A Same Day Wedding Edit • Natasha and Daniel

Here's an SDE that we produced for Natasha and Daniel's Reception.

We filmed Natasha's sister Jessica's wedding in 2004, and it was so cool to see everyone again...siblings grown up, two beautiful boys and a girl on the way for Jessica!

Their Assyrian Wedding Ceremony took place at Crossline Community Church, and the Reception followed at The Island Hotel. Natasha's dress was AMAZING! And the reception included really wonderful toasts, belly dancers, lots of dancing, and the presentation of their SDE!

Alison and Chuck - Bel Air Bay Club, CA

Here is a highlight film from Alison and Chuck's crazy fun wedding!

Master Chef was filming during their entire event, while top chefs competed in preparing the reception dinner for over 150 guests.

Melody and Aaron - Private Residence Los Angeles

Melody and Aaron had a SPECTACULAR wedding! Her parent's home and backyard were transformed into a stunning backdrop for what was one of the coolest events we've filmed. So many favorite details and moments...the Bride's dress and her father looking in during the morning while she was getting ready...the Bridesmaids dresses and bouquets, Aaron and his guys doing a roll call of everyone and where they came from...the processional with everyone dancing down the aisle to different songs...the decor...the look of the event as it changed from day to night...I could go on and on!

The photographers and our crew just kept raving to each other how many great shots we were getting...we had so much FUN!!

And the toasts...each one of them were really special. I loved Melody's mom's toast where she talked about how beautiful all the bridesmaids dresses and bouquets were...like a rainbow...and that Melody was the rainbow of her life. How SWEET is that!?!

Photographer Donald Norris Photography

Shirin and Milaad - Balboa Bay Club & Resort Newport Beach

It was a perfect day at Balboa Bay Club for Shirin and Milaad's beautiful Wedding! After filming the morning preparations, we drove down the peninisula for a fun photo session with lots of colorful backdrops. I love this part of the day when we have time alone with the couple to capture some really wonderful moments before the ceremony begins.

They had a georgeous sofre, and the officiant performed the ceremony in both Farsi and English. The messages from Shirin and Milaad to each other, were so thoughtful and full of love.

The Reception started with a traditional Zaffa, and then a night of dancing with an awesome DJ accompinied by a few musicians who really ROCKED. If you look closely you might even see Bob Ortiz up on stage playing some drums!

Shirin and Milaad...it was such an honor to be a part of your day.

Balboa Bay Club Coordinator Abbie Contreras
Officiant Golnar Djahanbani
Sofre Decorator Afsaneh Sargordan@yahoo.com
DJ Ben Nafissi of 4th Dimension Entertainment
Photographer Bob Ortiz

Safoura and Michael - Rancho Las Lomas

Lions and Tigers and Zebras...OH MY!

We had such a fun day with Safoura and Michael. They are such a sweet couple, and the blending of their cultures resulted in a truly unique event. The Persian customs included the ceremony in front of another georgeous sofreh, great music with a drummer, and traditional dancing. The Filipino customs included special performers and musicians, and traditional dancing.

Coordination by one of the best...Lisa Moon!

Here's a highlight clip form their day.

Erin and Jack - The Island Hotel Newport Beach

These two had a beautiful wedding ceremony at St. Joachim Church in Costa Mesa. The officiant had married Erin's parents 30 years ago, so it was a very touching ceremony.

Then the reception at The Island Hotel followed. Check-out the AMAZING decor, designed by Larrissa of Inviting Occasion. What was super cool about their reception was the flow of events. There was a quick grand entrance, and then the band started-up with non-stop music for the rest of the event. Food stations were open the entire evening, and there were individual lounge set-ups around the room for guests to sit and eat. PARTY TIME with dancing, food and dessert stations, and a cigar lounge!

Nili from Rancho Las Lomas coordinated the event with the help of Lisa Moon.

The photographers were the always FUN Joe and Mirta of Barnet Photography.

Sasa and Arif - Rancho Las Lomas

Another fantastic wedding at Rancho Las Lomas!

Sasa and Arif had a Persian wedding ceremony which included a BEAUTIFUL Sofreh. The Sofreh is where the ceremony takes place, and is decorated with very symbolic items. Each item represents qualities that the couple will bring into their new life together. Some of my favorites are the large mirror and candles, representing purity, light and fire. Honey, which the couple feeds to each other representing sweetness in life. Walnuts and almonds representing fertility.

The ceremony also has other traditions including the Kalleh Ghand. They are two sugar cones which are rubbed together over the couples head to shower them with sweetness! Sasa was asked three times for her hand before she said yes! It's a fun moment where all the guests pretend the bride is busy elsewhere...collecting rosebuds, or the bride is thinking about it!

Afsaneh Sargordian creates these beautiful Sofreh's.

There were so many special moments throughout their day...one of my favorites was Sasa's father Hamid's toast. It is definately one of the most sweet, poignant, and fun toast I have ever heard.

The event was coordinated by the awesome Jill Watson. And photographed by Chenin Boutwell.

Here's a highlight film from their wedding production.