"Think of the Golden Gate Bridge that stands tall across the bay and, remember, together The two of you will build bridges to tomorrow. " - Brian, Father of the bride
Venue: Cavallo Point Lodge at Golden Gate Bridge Planner: @adelphievents Photographer: @amandabarnesphoto Videographer: @amyhungfilms Florist: @tangoandfoxtrot MU&H: @kellyjobeauty
Why do you want to capture your wedding on video?
I wanted our wedding to be on video to see our reactions in motion instead of just as stills from the photographer, I believe that it will be truly fun to watch this over the years to remember the emotions of the day as they are happening on screen.
Why did you pick Amy Hung Films?
I love the way your videos flow and that you want to capture all of the sound from the ceremony and the speeches, I know it will mean a lot to have these recorded.
How did you meet?
Patrick and I met on a tennis court in San Francisco, we had both joined a social tennis league and ended up being on the same team. We played tennis a few times before he asked me out for drinks, I had no idea he was interested in me, I just thought he wanted to play tennis and loved finally having someone to get out on the court with
The proposal.
Pat proposed while we were on vacation with my family in Hawaii. My parents have a 2 bedroom time share on Kauai and we were able to go with them, my brother also was able to join us. The day of the proposal we went on an amazing snorkel trip along the coast and practically got to swim with dolphins, it was a magical and beautiful experience. Pat was very quiet the whole time and mentioned that he felt a little sick, so I thought he was sea sick all day. That evening my mom had me convinced we were taking family photos on our favorite beach, Shipwreck Cove, so we all dressed nicely and went to the beach. There is a really cool cliff that we climbed up to and took some photos. Pat pulled me aside under the premise to look for a sea turtle I had seen in the water below the cliff. He said he needed chapstick, put his backpack down to get it and never came back up! I turned around to him down on one knee with a ring box out, I wish I could remember what he said but it was all a blur! He asked me to spend my life with him and I said yes, I think, I may have just nodded profusely. My parents were taking pictures and had champagne and Hawaiian wedding leis for us, we then went and had fun cocktails to celebrate. It was a wonderful day!
The venue/s? Why this place above anywhere else?
We picked this venue because we both wanted everything to be outdoors and at one location. We wanted a garden feeling like we kept finding at wineries but without the winery, Pat requested a more rustic feel with a barn or redwoods. A family friend recommended this venue and it is perfect. All outdoors, beautiful gardens and a lawn in front of a barn for Pat. It's going to be wonderful
Why do you want to capture your wedding on video?
We find that we enjoy looking at videos more than photos when we look back at memories. They capture a person's characteristics more. We also want to see our loved ones' reactions as we share this special moment with them.
Why did you pick Amy Hung Films?
We came across a Brazilian Room wedding film of yours, and we loved it. We watched more of your wedding films. What initially caught our eyes was the high quality and the hues. We love that you use audio from loved ones and the vows, and that it's not just music playing the whole time. Love that you mix video footage (not just the day in sequential order). We noticed that the music goes with the video too. We're so excited to work with you!
How did you meet?
In Fall 2013, I taught my first math class (college). (I had just graduated from UCR and was always a TA.) I had Santos as a student, and didn't think much of him because I never considered my students as anything more than that. One night, we were walking to class from the parking lot, so we walked together. Making small talk, he revealed his age, and I realized that college students could be my age. I didn't try to talk to him until after the semester ended. I was moving to SD and felt that I should take a chance. I sent him an email saying I was moving to SD and wanted to get coffee with him. It worked! Rest is history.
The proposal.
We planned to go to Brian Head to snowboard for We love hiking, so we found a hiking spot along the way to Brian Head. There is a river through a canyon, which is basically the end of the hike. We always talk about how we don't take enough photos or video, so he said let's take a photo in the canyon. He set up the camera and the gopro. I didn't think much of it. We "took the photo" and he talked about how much he loved me and he proposed. I was surprised because I had planned the trip, so I had no clue that this was in our agenda.
The venue/s? Why this place above anywhere else?
We love hiking and the outdoors. Southern California is very dry during the summer, so we wanted somewhere that would have lovely trees and a forest look.