No Northern Light, well we have Time-lapse!
/We got a little too excited when we heard that there would be Northern Lights over Vancouver. Despite the bright moon and being really close to the city, we decided to give it a try at capturing the spectacle. At worst, we'd get some shots of the city overnight and perhaps dawn too (something we've always wanted to do). Alas, no sign of the aurora, but the skies were clear; which allowed us to capture the Milky Way, the setting of a waning supermoon, and a really nice dawn over Vancouver. One of the lessons learnt: Get your sensors cleaned thoroughly, especially for astrophotography!
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Rebecca + Henry | Wedding Same day Edit
/We met Rebecca and Henry more than a year ago. They were one of the early bookings we had for 2014, and we felt very connected to them the first time we met. It was definitely one of the best consultation experiences we had, as they came in with trust and admiration for our work. Moments like these keep our passion for our work aflame. We love to do what we do, and we do it with pride =)
The wedding day kicked off with traditional Chinese door games and tea ceremonies, followed by a Christian ceremony at Tri-City Canaan Church. You can tell that Rebecca and Henry are an amazing couple when the church is full, attended by their loving throng of friends and family. The couple met many years ago in their third grade class at Clinton Elementary but the bride-to-be moved away before finishing the year. Fast forward 10 years later, Henry recognized his third-grade classmate when he accidentally blocked Rebecca's sprint up the stairs to an English class, and started making conversation to the startled, skeptical girl. They met up the next day to compare class photos - Rebecca was certain that she would've remembered him - and was amused to learn that they had indeed crossed paths long ago. The two instantly became close friends, and three years later Henry got down on his knee on the steps of their University - the place where they officially met - and asked for her eternal affection!
Their wedding was fun and filled with laughter, and we were extremely thrilled to have had the opportunity to shoot this special day with such a delightful couple. This was also one of the most rewarding wedding shoots. The team came back with plenty of praises and thanks from not only the couple and wedding party, but also many of the guests. This is one of the reasons why we love Same Day Edits. We are honored to be your video team for your special day and thank you for all the trust and support you have for us. =)
Vendors that made it possible
Videographer - Modern Romance Productions
Photographer - Ian Chian Photography
Makeup Artists - Jennifer Nguyen & Janet Lim Makeup & Hair
Cake Designer - Victoria Angel Cakes
Ceremony - Tri-City Canaan Church
Reception - Fraser Court Seafood Restaurant
Photobooth - Memory Cube
Wendy + Hansen | Hycroft Manor Wedding | Same Day Edit
/These two love birds have incredibly fun personalities. You will always see a smile on their faces. We had the pleasure to meet them recommended by Anita Lee, one of our favourite make-up artists to work with! We did not know that Wendy has this obsession with cats until we arrived at their home in the morning and saw 2 adorable cats. Then she told us she has five cats! Five! Too bad we didn't get to the other three cats that were hiding but we saw a tall glass display shelf FULL of transformer models, figurines, and what-not. We knew Hansen likes Transformers but had no idea he has an obsession for them! But we know that nothing can beat their obsession for each other. It was a great day working with many great people. The sunshine came out in the afternoon after a little rain in the morning.
Wedding Vendors
Videography - Modern Romance Weddings
Photography - Blush Wedding Photography
Make-up & Hair - Anita Lee
Day of Coordinator - Ayda Productions
Florist & Decor - Proline Trading
Wedding Cake - Jive Bakery
Limousine - King Limo
Ceremony - Hycroft Manor - UBC Women's Club
Reception - Shiang Garden Richmond
Harpist - Janelle Nadeau
Photobooth - Laughing Buddha
TEASERS | Cecilia + Derek | Shaughnessy Heights United Church & Vancouver Club Wedding
/Same Day Edit - Coming soon!
Amanda + Kevin | Dreamy Pre-wedding Session
/Planner & Decor: We Do Weddings Etc
Floral Design: Balconi Floral Design
Make-up Artist: Tiffanys Pro Makeup
Lovely picnic themed prewedding session with Amanda + Kevin, there was so much details and love to capture. They want a storybook, fairy-tale style for their prewedding session and Jessie from We Do Weddings Etc designed a perfect one for them. Floating frames, tea date under a huge tree, boutique clock, and all the beautiful decor reminded me a little of Alice in Wonderland. We then managed to head to grouse mountain for some sunset photos in their second look. Lucky to have a warm day for such gorgeous session with this couple and vendors who put this together and made it work!
Jessica + Howard | Pre-wedding Session at Stanley Park
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Team that made it possible
Photographer - Modern Romance Productions
Bridal Style - Stella
Planning & Coordination - We Do Weddings Etc
Iris + Steven | Brock House Wedding
/Iris + Steven's wedding has got to be one of our favourites so far. Amazing couple with very kind hearts and personalities, real, moving vows and emotions throughout the day, all the designs and details that Vivian from V Decor has helped them put together, and the rain stopped as soon as the wedding started! Here are some great vendors, top of Vancouver in the wedding industry, that we got to work with:
Dream Team
Photographer + Videographer - Modern Romance Productions
Planner - V Decor
Floral design - Balconi Floral Design Studio Inc.
Decor rentals - Bespoke Decor Rentals
Make-up & Hair - ACmakeup Beauty Studio
Day of coordination - DreamGroup Productions
Ceremony music - MUSICAL OCCASIONS
Sound system rental - Dream X'treme Studio
Ceremony & Reception venue - Brock House Restaurant
Live music at reception - Amanda Wood
Photo booth - Hoopla | Modern Photo Booth Rentals
Iris + Steven | Wedding Highlight Edit | Brock House Wedding
Tina + Andy | Highlights | Dreamy wedding at Swan-E-Set
/When we stepped into Tina and Andy's wedding we were very impressed by the colors and the set. The guests were embraced by a gentle cascade of the colors white and beige that casted a gentle glow on the beautiful trees that accentuated the rustic and luxurious Swaneset venue. A very memorable moment for me was the wedding cake; an ombre, rose-petal cake was baked by the bride's sister, Judy Wu. Imagine how impressed we were to learn that this wedding cake was her very first endeavor as baking and designing the cake. Amazing job, Judy!
The couple's reception centerpieces were top-notch elegant, too, with slender trees, dangling crystal and pearl tendrils, and petite cream-colored doves perched on its gilded branches. Tiny and Andy's portrait session on Swaneset, although it was chilly, it was as fun and magical as the day. The site further enhances the romantic fantasy as their profiles silhouette beautifully against the warm glow of the setting sun and the row of maple trees. This was truly an fantastical experience for us to shoot. Congratulations to the happy couple!
Dream team for Dreamy Wedding
Ceremony & Reception - Swan-E-Set
Video team - Modern Romance Productions
Photo team - Nouvelle Photography
MUA - Tiffany Liang
Decor - Wedding Design Studio
Wedding Cake - Judy Wu (bride's sister!)
Gloria + Allen | Engagement | The Diamond in Gastown
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Here we are finally got to shoot this lovely mix of west coast and classic vintage engagement session with Gloria and Allen! Ever since after shooting their Save-The-Date video at the Sky Lantern Festival earlier this year, we've been talking about where to shoot, what to wear, and what theme to go with, etc etc. Gloria came up with the idea of going to The Diamond at Gastown for some shots and shots! After weeks of discussion and idea-tossing, we finally got to make ideas come true. Luckily Gloria and Allen managed to get a time slot to shoot inside the restaurant, ordered some cocktails and just went on with a little date. It was a nice date and paparazzi style approach we had. Loved the classic vintage interior of The Diamond, loved Gloria's new gown, and loved the matching outfit Allen had for Gloria. One of our favourite sessions of all times!
