From the rose covered aisle to the open air reception, Michelle & Jeff’s classic wedding at the Montage Hotel in Laguna Beach was an event to remember. It definitely helps when you have an all-star vendor team including Jessica Claire behind the lens, Jeannie Savage running the show, and Nisie on florals. We had an absolute blast working alongside this team to make Michelle & Jeff’s big day as stunning and memorable as possible. Thank you, Michelle & Jeff, for bringing us on board. Congratulations and we wish you both the very best in your new life together!!

Vendors:

Cinematography: Weddings by FortyOneTwenty
Photography: Jessica Claire
Coordinator: Jeannie Savage (Details Details)
Ceremony Band: Angelica Strings
DJ: David (Visions Entertainment)
Florist: (Nisie’s Enchanted Florist)
Venue: Montage Laguna Beach

We began the day with traditional Chinese tea ceremonies at the homes of both sets or parents. When the groomsmen arrived at the first location, the bride’s parent’s home, they were greeted outside by all the bridesmaids.  Per tradition, the groomsmen (including the groom) were directed through a series of “games” to gain access to the bride. This hilariously involved everything from the guys performing a little song and dance for the girls to the guys dressing up as girls and using wax strips on their legs! Those are some serious hoops to jump through! In the end though, I think Nelson would agree it was all worth it when he finally laid eyes on Beverly for the first time that day.

After the tea ceremonies, both parties headed over to the Ritz Carlton to finish getting ready, perform the first look and get into all the pre-ceremony pictures. The ceremony itself was absolutely gorgeous, with the Pacific Ocean as its backdrop. Then everyone headed inside for the cocktail hour and reception. Overall, the whole day went off without a hitch and will doubtless be remembered by everyone who attended! However, if anyone did forget, they will have this beautiful film to refresh their memories

Congratulations Beverly & Nelson!!

Vendors:

Cinematography: Weddings by FortyOneTwenty
Coordinator: Kerrie Underhill (Platinum Weddings by Kerrie)
Photographer: Sarah Chen (Sarah K Chen Photography)
DJ: Jack Hou (TMMPRO)
Florist: Nisie’s Enchanted Florist
Makeup: Kelly Zhang
Officiant: JP

We met up with Aimi & John that morning at the Renaissance Club Sport in Irvine. While Aimi did hair & makeup with her girls, John and his guys geared up for some dodge ball action down in the hotel’s gym. Unfortunately, when we got there, there no appropriate balls available. They could have used basketballs balls but I’m sure that would quickly have gotten ugly! So, they ended up shooting some hoops and then heading back upstairs to get dressed up.

Next, we all headed west out to [seven-degrees] in Laguna Beach where the ceremony and reception would be held. Once Aimi had her dress on, we wandered out back and up some terraces on the hillside to a beautiful first look location overlooking the ceremony site. After that it was the ceremony, followed by a small tea ceremony, then the cocktail hour and reception. Lighting at the reception was crazy! In a good way. The energy the whole night was absolutely fantastic and really brought the whole crowd together for one awesome night.

Congratulations Aimi and John!

Vendors:

Venue: Keviann Lee ([seven-degrees])
Cinematography: Weddings by FortyOneTwenty
Photographer: Sarah Chen (Sara K Chen Photography)

We’ve never been let down by a wedding at the St. Regis Monarch Beach and Ashley & Greg’s wedding was no exception. In fact, it was as beautiful and classy as any we’ve ever seen there. Congratulations Ashley & Greg! We wish you both the very best in your new life together.

Vendors:

Coordinator: Jeannie Savage (Details Details)
Catering: Kelly Odell (St. Regis Monarch Beach)
Photographer: Joey Hong (John & Joseph Photography)
DJ: Peter Papadopoulos (Vive Entertainment Inc)
Floral Design: Shawna Yamamoto (Yamamoto Event Design)
Lighting: Amber Yin (Amber Event Production)
Ceremony Music: Cherly Gates (Angelica Strings)

This past Saturday we shot another wedding in beautiful Laguna Beach, California. The wedding was amazing, and we were very blessed to work with the Youngrens (an amazing photography duo). Blair and Erin were both great to shoot, and the wedding was very gorgeous. You could point the camera almost anywhere and find an amazing shot just waiting for you. Very cool. If you have a minute, watch our newest highlight film.

If you have more time…check out the Youngrens photography site and blog. They are REALLY good at what they do.
Congratulations Blair and Erin!!!

Matt Mangham, Matt Jensen, Steve Cachero

Having worked extensively in the graphic, web and video production industry for years, FortyOneTwenty brings a unique wealth of knowledge, artistry and experience to wedding cinema. They are deeply passionate about capturing the stunning imagery and pristine sound that will convey the full emotion and story of your wedding day. This is all accomplished with the use of cutting-edge equipment wielded by a talented, award-winning team of cinematographers.

Choosing a cinematographer for your wedding is an important decision and there are certainly a lot of choices out there. So, what better way to get to know the FortyOneTwenty than over a delicious cup of coffee? Call or email anytime!

email: mjensen@fortyonetwenty.com
phone: 619-717-2839