Ask the Editor: How Do We Pick a Date?

My fiancée and I can’t seem to pick a date.  We don’t really care when we get married and have no preference over a certain season or day.  What are some other factors we should consider?—Matthew, Thousand Oaks, CA

When picking a wedding date so many factors can come into the decision, some more practical than others.  Maybe you’ve always wanted a summer wedding, or dreamed of a horse-drawn sleigh through the snow, or perhaps love the idea of an Easter weekend event.  Just don’t forget that no matter what day you choose, this will be when you celebrate your anniversary.

One of my friends has yet to celebrate her anniversary, on the actual day, because she and her husband were married in late spring, the weekend after college graduation.  Both of them entered into careers in higher education, and for the last fifteen years, grading finals is how they have celebrated.  The same is true for holiday weekends.  Most holiday weekends are about travel or family and long-standing traditions.  Not exactly the time for romantic evenings, you know?

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What can I say about Adrian and Karina… First things first, thank you is in order to Trish for recommending them to us. We are so blessed to be able to capture the day of this beautiful couple. We only met Adrian and Karina once a few weeks before their wedding where we just “clicked” straight away. Adrian is a very fun and down to earth guy where Karina is pretty much the same… we knew that their wedding would be exciting but they just completely thrown out our expectation..

Their wedding is all about fun and dancing. They are both very talented in dancing and so are a lot of their guests. We were like watching “so you think you can dance” on their dance party.

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Adrian & Karina Wedding Video Trailer (Double Surprises and a lot of Dancing)

What can I say about Adrian and Karina… First things first, thank you is in order to Trish for recommending them to us. We are so blessed to be able to capture the day of this beautiful couple. We only met Adrian and Karina once a few weeks before their wedding where we just “clicked” straight away. Adrian is a very fun and down to earth guy where Karina is pretty much the same… we knew that their wedding would be exciting but they just completely thrown out our expectation..

Their wedding is all about fun and dancing. They are both very talented in dancing and so are a lot of their guests. We were like watching “so you think you can dance” on their dance party.

Tammara + Lindsay Cinematic Wedding Trailer | Country VS City

What a SWEET wedding that was. Tammara and Lindsay had their wedding at the beautiful Kurrajong Heights. It was such an intimate wedding with lots of nature and fresh air. The day started very cold and windy and raining, everybody was stressing out about the outdoor ceremony. But as you would see on the film, it was a very sunny ceremony indeed.

Lacey + Chris’s Wedding Trailer

Lacey + Chris’s wedding took place in Fort Worth TX. The Ceremony was held at the Bass Hall followed by the reception at the Fort Worth Modern Art Museum.

Shot on the 5DMKII

Support gear -
Kessler Pocket Dolly
Glidecam 4000HD
Manfrotto Tripod/monopods

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My first video blog entry in 2011! We shot so many great weddings in 2010, and in the midst of all the glamor and luxury, sometimes we can lose the real meaning of a wedding. I thought it would be nice to start the year by reminding ourselves what a wedding is meant to be, and it’s hard to really put it into words. But I think this wedding in Bandung summarizes what i really want to say.

I’ve shot a much more glamorous weddings, much more beautiful locations, much bigger crowds before, but shooting Alvin and Juliana’s wedding is one that I would remember a long time. How could I forget moments of Alvin’s parents combing Alvin’s hair symbolically for the last time while saying a prayer for him, and when Juliana’s parents closed her wedding veil brought so many memories of them and made them all teary, and moments when Alvin expressed how much he loved Juliana.

It was a beautiful day, a beautiful wedding. It was a day of love, it was a day when love was expressed. Congrats to both Alvin and Juliana, may your days be filed with love.