Rachel and Jason | Oakland, California
Why do you want to capture your wedding on video?
We want to be able to look back on the wedding day as a reminder of our promise to each other, who was there to celebrate with us, and just how the day was in general. I know it’ll go by fast so being able to see the events of the day and feel the emotions on that day again is important.
Why did you pick me?
We liked the drama and artistic quality of your sample videos. The price point was also nice!
How did you meet?
We met through an online dating app called coffee meets bagel. Our first date was at a local cafe, and we both thought the other person was “nice.” I liked Jason’s voice and smile, and Jason felt we hit it off. We went on a few dates before Jason asked me to be his girlfriend, and we took our first out of town trip together after a couple of months to meet his parents in Vegas (they were on their way back to California after visiting jasons sister in Arkansas). Jason and I then planned another trip to Vancouver that same year. Jason says this was when he knew he wanted to marry me.
The proposal.
Jason and I love going to mammoth each year to ski and be in the snow. Jason has a friend with a cabin in mammoth. He and I planned a last minute trip to mammoth with his cousin, and drove up. On the way, he asked if I wanted to stop by Convict Lake, which was very unusual of him. I agreed, and the three of us walked along a snowy trail around the frozen, snow covered lake. When we got to a quiet area, Jason and I walked Toward the edge of the lake, and he got down on his knee to propose. Jasons cousin (best man) took pictures. Afterward, a couple of my friends met with us at the cabin and we enjoyed the weekend.
The venue/s? Why this place above anywhere else?
Wedding ceremony: Mills College Chapel; Reception: Hong Kong East Ocean. Jason and I go up to the Bay Area every Christmas to visit his extended family, and enjoy the sights/ food. We originally wanted to have a civil ceremony at the SF courthouse, but logistically it would have been difficult for our guests. So, we checked out Mills where jasons mom went to college and I fell in love with the space. It’s cozy, unique and peaceful. Jason and I are pretty low key so we identified with this space. The restaurant was close by and the food is good, so we went with that.
What experience do you want to give your guests at the wedding?
We want our guests to feel engaged and as an intimate part of our wedding. I’ve been to many large weddings where the ceremony and reception is more of a show, and I didn’t want that. I prefer to be able to interact more with our guests.