For this short film, Bernadette and Donald gave us no restrictions or limitations to the script we were to write for them. From noticing their personalities, they reminded me of the couple from the movie “Knocked Up” (directed by Judd Apatow). So with this as our inspiration, we set out to produce a comedy that places these two in a situation that is recently familiar – their wedding planning!
And per their initial direction, we wrote a script that did not hold back – uncensored and unashamed – through an inebriated first encounter to an unabashed and exposed Donald! But throughout all the silliness of production, the frustration of getting through takes without laughing and/or flubbed lines, and in between the multitude of production set-ups, I happened to catch a moment of peace between our star couple… the way they really are… in a loving embrace, and proud of each other’s efforts and commitment to the film.
Synopsis: A pair of unlikely people meet during one intoxicated evening, only to find themselves suddenly engaged the very next morning. Seeing no other option but to get married, Donald and Bernadette go through a hysterical and heartwarming journey through the process of wedding planning, while at the same time attempting to find compromise with each other’s differences.
Hooked Up from Starcross’d Creative on Vimeo.
The wedding itself was even more fun to film! It was no doubt a celebration for Bernadette and Donald, and their family and friends. We presented three videos that evening with “Hooked Up” and the following same-day edit and photo montage:
Bernadette + Donald : Same-Day Edit from Starcross’d Creative on Vimeo.
Bernadette + Donald \ Photo Montage from Starcross’d Creative on Vimeo.
Afterthought: Bernadette and Donald is the kind of couple whose personalities clashed but yet, these differences is what makes them perfect for each other. And with all relationships, they prove that love can only be achieved with equal compromise, trust, and patience.
Venue \\ Ceremony: Immaculata Church, USD \\ Reception: Coronado Marriott Resort
Photography by Tony Eisenhower Photography
09 Mar, 2009
the rest of my life \\ jhulie + jeremy’s same-day edit
by: Chris Dumlao | 
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I have had the pleasure to have known Jhulie and Jeremy for the past few months. Since our first meeting in 2008, we’ve seen each other several times – during their engagement photo session, interviewing for their photo montage, and other meetings to discuss cinematography for their special day. And I’m sure everyone who has ever known Jhulie and Jeremy can agree with me by saying that it is not difficult at all to fall in love with these two. They seriously make “romance” look easy.
These two high school sweethearts enamored their guests last weekend with a ceremony and reception straight out of Platinum Weddings. That first step in to their reception hall at the Westin San Diego took my breath away – the details, the lighting – exquisite.
Capture the romance in their emotional same-day edit below, and then follow the history of Jhulie & Jeremy in their photo montage!
Jhulie & Jeremy – Same Day Edit from Starcross’d Creative on Vimeo.
Jhulie & Jeremy – Montage from Starcross’d Creative on Vimeo.
Venue \\ Ceremony: Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church \\ Reception: Westin San Diego
Photography by En Pointe Photography \\ DJ/MC by Beck’s Entertainment \\ Coordination by Melanie Montoya of Something Blue Weddings