09 Sep, 2009
the man who can’t be moved \\ heidi + joe \\ same-day edit
by: Chris Dumlao | 
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I spoke to Joe before the wedding ceremony and asked him how he was doing and how he was preparing himself for the big moment. On the outside, he seemed to be doing okay – very calm and prepared. Then he told me how nervous he was for his vows. Since they each wrote their own vows, he was worried that he might get emotional and sound weird. I told him not to worry about that, and just focus on his words – let the moment take him in, and everything should sound fine.
So he got up there, pulled out his paper with his vows written on it, and began with these words, “I’ve spent many nights writing this, but what it says on paper is not what is important.” Then he folded it back up again, and began to freestyle his vows. What he ended up saying was one of the best vows I have ever heard – simple, emotional, and from the heart…
Heidi + Joe \\ Same-Day Edit from Starcross’d Creative on Vimeo.
Venue \\ Ceremony & Reception: Mission Bay Hyatt
Photography by Richwell Correa Photography \\ DJ by DJ Flexander
Song \\ “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved” by The Script
Last weekend, we were reminded of how blessed we are to live in such a beautiful city as San Diego! We filmed back-to-back weddings on Friday and Saturday – both with ocean-front views!
The first wedding was Ester and Rainier’s. The first half of the day was spent getting ready at the beautiful Manchester Grand Hyatt in Downtown – which happened to be the place where Rainier proposed to Ester! Then after the bridal party was all ready, we headed downstairs and walked right into Seaport Village (so convenient) for photos.
Their ceremony was held on the lawn of the Admiral Kidd Club. They said their vows to a view of the San Diego bay behind them! Immediately after, guests walked straight into the Skyline Room where the party continued ’till the end of the night – the sun went down, and the lights of Downtown San Diego lit up the sky!
One of the highlights of the reception definitely had to go to Chaz Cruz’s “photo booth”! I’ve heard about this prior to the wedding and saw how much fun it was. Of course, we weren’t going to pass up the opportunity to try it ourselves!
Ester + Rainier \\ Same-Day Edit from Starcross’d Creative on Vimeo.
Venue \\ Ceremony & Reception: Admiral Kidd Club \\ Photo Session: Seaport Village
Photography by Chaz Cruz Photography \\ DJ/MC by Sound Illusions
17 Aug, 2009
you fill my heart \\ melanie + gregory \\ same-day edit
by: Chris Dumlao | (6) Comments
I have known Melanie & Greg since they were high school seniors in 1998 at Mt. Carmel HS. And ever since then, I have continued to always know them only as “Melanie & Greg.” They have always been a couple – with a relationship as strong and unwavering since they first met in high school. And how appropriate it was that the Mt. Carmel class of 1999 10-year reunion happened to be on the same day as their wedding!
One of the most memorable toasts of the evening came from Melanie’s mom when she described her first thoughts of Greg when he visited her family for the first time. She peered in the living room where Greg was standing and thought to herself, “Who is that good-looking dude?” :)
Melanie & Gregory \\ Same-Day Edit from Starcross’d Creative on Vimeo.
Venue \\ Ceremony: Immaculata Church, USD \\ Reception: Island Club Coronado
Photography by Dale Wilcox Photography \\ DJ/MC by Shall We Dance Entertainment \\ Coordination by John Cabigon \\ Hair/Makeup by Crystal Bernal
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
We drove up to Hollywood last weekend to film Tiffany and Harvey’s wedding with the venues starting at the grand Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Downtown, Los Angeles… and ending at the Sheraton Universal in Universal Studios, Hollywood. Both these venues, to say the least, was both breathtaking and overwhelming! They were both beautiful locations to have a wedding ceremony and reception!
And although same-day edits can be quite stressful to put together at times, the view I had sitting atop the Sheraton Universal overlooking the Universal Studios backlot was worth it all. Very inspiring!
And for those Conan O’Brien fans out there, I swear we caught a tram tour driving off the lot and heading towards the streets that day. Circle! Circle! Circle!
Tiffany & Harvey : Same Day Edit from Starcross’d Creative on Vimeo.
Venue \\ Ceremony: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels \\ Reception: Universal Sheraton
Photography by Ja Tecson
09 Mar, 2009
the rest of my life \\ jhulie + jeremy’s same-day edit
by: Chris Dumlao | (13) Comments
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
For our last wedding weekend of 2008, it was appropriate for Adrienne & Noel’s priest to remind us all of why we have the privilege of “marriage.” And that is because God created us to love.. and to be “one” with Him as a married couple. And with any relationship, we cannot function without Him.
The Ocampo-Cruz family definitely understands the meaning of marriage and God’s love. Many of their relatives and guests are married over 30 years, and a handful are happily married over 50 years! These couples were the perfect example of a lasting marriage and true love.
Thank you Adrienne & Noel, and Congratulations again! May God bless you both with a long and loving marriage.
Adrienne & Noel – Same Day Edit from Starcross’d Creative on Vimeo.
Venue \\ Ceremony: St. Gregory The Great Catholic Church \\ Reception: La Jolla Marriott
Photography by Carrie McCluskey