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Fettuccine + Pancit…Meatballs + Longanisa…Tiramisu + Bibingka…Samantha + Clyde.  Need I say more?  I think you get the picture.

Sami and Clyde said their vows at the Halekulani Hau Terrace.  They chose only their closet family and friends to be at this intimate wedding.  Most of their guests were from the mainland and had never been to a wedding reception that played a slideshow…much less a ceremony highlight video.  Sami told me specifically that the video was going to be a surprise for her mother.  When the time came to play the video, I had my eyes on Sami’s mother.  Watching her reaction was like watching a schoolgirl at a boy band concert.  Priceless.

We receive emails and card from our couple’s and sometimes we get one that just really stands out.  Thank you Sami for writing such kind words…

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Hi James,

We wanted to thank you again for all your artistry, vision and hard work on our slideshow & ceremony highlights.  You not only met, but exceeded all our expectations!  Our ceremony highlights were definitely the talk of the night.  I was looking forward to seeing it all day and was simply blown away by your creativity.  We have now watched it about 30 times and I’ve sent it to everyone I know…even people I haven’t seen or talked to in years!!!  I really appreciate your professionalism and your ability to take all that video without me even knowing you were doing it.  You made us feel comfortable and at ease.  We felt like you were our friend just taking some pics at the wedding.  You were never intrusive or annoying:)

We’re so happy we found you and are so appreciative of the video we have to keep (and watch over & over again) for the rest of our lives!

We will be more than happy to spread the word about your company and your fabulous slideshow & ceremony highlights!

Thanks again!
Sam & Clyde

Our groom today, Thomas, is a familiar face.  Last year, he was the bestman at Ted and Angela’s wedding.  Of course, Ted made his reprise today as Thomas’ bestman.  Lifelong friends were they.  They chose to have their weddings at the same location (Halekulani), using the same wedding planner (Kelly Sugano of ‘A Perfect Day’) and us as their videographer.

We have been having a lot of fun experimenting with new ways to see the same thing.  One thing that every wedding has are rings.   So it’s always a fun challenge for us think of creative ways to showcase it.  After all, the rings are the quintessential symbol of the wedding itself.  It deserves to have a little of the spotlight.

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Kelly Sugano - A Perfect Day
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I love movie soundtracks.  I first heard this particular song over 10 years ago and I’ve been waiting for the perfect video to use this one on.  The time finally came with Angela & Ted’s wedding at the Halekulani Resort.  The setting, the decor and of course, the bride combined with the powerful music made this one of my favorite videos.  Hope you like it as well…feel free to let me know what you think of it.