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19 Aug

New package formats for 2010.

We changed our package format for 2010 to something more simple.
We now offer just “ONE BASE PACKAGE” for coverage and OPTIONS in “a la carte” fashion. To better understand what we mean, please visit the “PRICING” page in our website.

We are also offering a new “SAME DAY EDIT ONLY” package for 2010! This package is for couples, on a budget, but want a Same Day Edit presentation for their reception. Check out the details in our “PRICING” page (click on tab – SDE ONLY PACKAGE)

19 Aug

2009 is closed. We are now booking 2010!

08 Aug

Diana and Gabriel

Ceremony : Pasadena City Hall Courtyard
Reception : Pasadena Convention Center
Photographer : Greg Bumatay, Bumatay Studio
Song : “Bendita La Luz” by Mana

Now one of our favorite shooting locations, the City Hall in Pasadena is just an amazing venue for summer weddings. The architecture was lovely, and the weather.. perfect!
Our couple, Diana and Gabriel, looked absolutely gorgeous and working side by side with wedding photography master, Greg Bumatay…what more can we ask for.

Here’s the couple’s Same Day Edit.

29 Jul

Only one more left for 2009!

The months of October and December are CLOSED. =)

28 Jul

We’ll take two more for 2009, and we’re off to 2010!

With all the bad episodes in the economy, guess we can say we’re very lucky to have had more bookings than we had planned on taking this year. We’re sorry for the ones we turned away for booked dates and for those interested couples, instead of closing our 2009 booking, we’ve decided to take two more for the year. Just two more and we’re off to 2010.

There will also be changes in our packages and pricing by the first of October, so if you wish to lock in on our current prices and packages, please drop us a line or simply click on our CONTACT tab to let us know of your interest. For those already booked for 2010, everything will remain as agreed upon and future additions will be based on rates upon the time of booking. TYSM!

23 May

Leilani and Marcel

Ceremony : St. Joseph Church. Fremont, California
Reception : The Bridges Golf Club. San Ramon, California
Photographer : Alfred Salom Photography
Song : “1234″ by Plain White T’s

All weddings are fun but this one was extraordinarily FUN! When the couple told us the song they wanted for this video we were in awe, ’cause it was what we had in mind too! So, we were excited doing this and took some hints from the actual 1234 video by Plain White T’s.
All day, Lei and Marcel were always in high spirits. All good times…with a little drama of course, mostly from the groom..Ha!
From the macbook gift to the “game over” shirt, how we wished the song was a little bit longer so we can show more of the this jovial couple’s special fun day.

16 May

Mae and Jay

Ceremony : Immaculate Conception Church. Monrovia, California
Reception : Double Tree Hotel. Monrovia, California
Photographer : John Mateos Ong
Song : “In A Rush” by Blackstreet

Manila Sunset Restaurant (Los Angeles) owners’ wedding highlights at the century old Immaculate Conception Church in Monrovia.

02 May

Nadya and Neil

Ceremony : St. Lawrence Martyr. Redondo Beach, California
Reception : Betty Reckas Cultural Center. Long Beach, California
Photographer : Mark Brooke
Make-up : Jeanne San Diego
Song : “The Way I Am” by Ingrid Michaelson

A long and beautiful wedding ceremony on a lovely day in Redondo Beach. The flower arrangement was fabulous, thanks to the creative work of Nadya, the bride. Yes, she was her own florist for her special day..a true labor of love!
Here’s their Same Day Edit.

and trailer…

18 Apr

Rica and Leo

Ceremony : St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church. Irvine, California
Reception : Irvine Marriott
Photographer : Serena Grace
Songs : “Better Together” by Jack Johnson / “In Your Hands” by Javier

We did a Same Day Fusion for Rica and Leo and we posted the latter part of their picture slide show and same day edit. The couple wrote a letter to each other that they read at the ceremony before the vows, which we thought was very touching and exceptional. A great idea for couples tying the knot in the future. It made the ceremony a very personal one. Reception at the Marriott was also commendable, service was top notch. The family and friends of the bride and groom we’re all great, lively and real party people. DJ Kelly of Sounds Like Fun Entertainment rocked the house. And of course, our gorgeous couple, Rica and Leo was just dazzling! Here’s their Same Day Edit.

11 Apr

Nazli and Sia

Ceremony and Reception : Orange Hill Restaurant
Photographer : Greg Bumatay, Bumatay Studio Photographers
Song : “Saghi” by Viguen

A perfect venue, delightful setting, gorgeous day…oh and of course, a beautiful couple, Nazli and Sia, who were just stunning! and great dancers too. In fact, it was an all night dancing affair for our first Persian wedding coverage. The couple and their guests packed the dance floor all night and it was a blast! This wedding is without a doubt on the top of our list.

21 Mar

Marianne and Francis

Ceremony : St. Denis Church. Diamond Bar, California
Reception : Sheraton Fairplex. Pomona, California
Photographer : John Mateos Ong
Make-up : Jeanne San Diego
Song : “One Love” by Acel Bisa

The bride’s from the Philippines and the groom lives in New York. The wedding was held in California!
Can you imagine how they planned this event? But the couple did it all by themselves, and did a GREAT job!
It was a beautiful morning celebration at the lovely St. Denis Church in Diamond Bar with guests from the East Coast, West Coast, and the Philippines.
Congratulations Marianne and Francis. You guys were awesome!

22 Nov

Micah and Mark

Ceremony : Holy Family Catholic Church. Artesia, California
Reception : Aquarium of the Pacific. Long Beach, California
Photographer : Greg Bumatay, Bumatay Studio
Song : “God Bless Our Love” by Al Green

15 Nov

Teresa and Brian

Ceremony : St.Paul the Apostle Church. Chino Hills, California
Reception : Marriott Hotel. Anaheim, California
Photographer : Jan Garcia Photography
Song : “Stolen” by Dashboard Confessional

08 Nov

Sarah and Elmer

Ceremony : St. Pius V Catholic Church. Buena Park, California
Reception : The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills
Photographer : Furious Photographers
Song : “Stars Would Fall” by Monk & Neagle

11 Oct

Amy and John

Ceremony : Sacred Heart Chapel, Loyola Marymount University. Los Angeles, California
Reception : The Marriott Hotel. Marina del Ray, California
Photographer : Greg Bumatay, Bumatay Studio
Song : “Ready For Love” by Kelly Sweet

26 Jul

Erika and Russell

Ceremony : St. Paschal Baylon Church. Thousand Oaks, California
Reception : Las Posas Country Club. Camarillo, California
Photographer : Robert Hill

Everyone had one thing to say about Erika and Russell….. “they are perfect for each other.” A heartwarming love story and a very personal ceremony…the couple giving out their own vows was a real tearjerker….very touching.

The church was at St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church in Thousand Oaks with the groom’s uncle officiating the ceremony. Reception followed at the exclusive Las Posas Country Club in Camarillo.

We did a fusion of their love story and wedding day as a same day edit for the couple’s reception presentation. It was a privelege for us to tag along with their photographer Robert Hill (another wedding photography genius) during their pre-nup pictorial in Venice Beach late last year…. Yes, that’s where we got those amazing beach shots in the video.

28 Jun

Salve and Jason

Ceremony: St. Angela’s Church. Brea, California
Reception : Holiday Inn. Buena Park, California
Photographer : John Mateos Ong

Fun! Fun! Fun! Words to describe this adorable couple and their wedding. The afternoon ceremony at St. Angela’s in Brea and the reception at the Holiday Inn Buena Park was just right. It was our first time working with one of the Philippine’s top wedding photographer John Mateos Ong ( Jong! ). His remarkable ability to set the mood for our couple and his extraordinary talent for shooting explained why the bride decided to fly him here to capture their union.

Doing their Same Day Edit was quite an experience too. For some reason I thought I saw a 9pm presentation. We we’re actually set for 8pm!! and I just realized that at 5:45, just as I was starting to do my editing. Ooops! Needless to say, me and my little Macbook had to work double time to get it done on time. Thanks to the 4gig RAM on my kit…..we pulled it off, even burned on a dvd, with 15mins. to spare…Whew!! Thank God and our amazing crew!!

A fun-filled day. A cute smile from the groom… right before “he may kiss the bride”. CHEERIOS Cereals at the end of the aisle to get the little flower girls to walk. (pretty smart, moms!) …… here’s their Same Day Edit.

07 Jun

Ruby and Sergio

Ceremony : St. Philiph’s Church. Pasadena, California
Reception : Pasadena Museum of California Art
Photographer : Greg Bumatay, Bumatay Studio
Make-up : Jeanne San Diego
Gown : Pronovias

We had a blast shooting our first full spanish wedding! The historic city of Pasadena was the venue for our stunning couple. St. Philiph’s Church was perfect for the ceremony and the rooftop of the Pasadena Museum of California Art with the amazing sunset in the background made for one of the most romantic first dance I have ever witnessed.
With the creative artistry of wedding photography master Greg Bumatay, along with second photographer Neil Rosales, shooting their stills…what more can anyone ask for!! To view some of Ruby & Sergio’s amazing shots by Bumatay Studios, check out Greg’s blog.
Compliments to the beautiful bride’s make-up by Jeanne San Diego and the lovely gown by Pronovias.
Here’s their video.

17 Nov

March and Francis

Ceremony : St.James Catholic Church. Redondo Beach, California
Reception : Hyatt. Garden Grove, California
Event Planner : Kevin Covey
Song : “Once In A Lifetime” by Michael Bolton

27 Oct

Waila and Leandro

Ceremony & Reception : Coast Long Beach Hotel. Long Beach, California
Photographer : Greg Bumatay, Bumatay Studios
Song : “I Will Be Here” by Steven Curtis Chapman

01 Sep

Kathrina and Henry

Ceremony : Santa Clara Church. Oxnard, California
Reception : Hartley Botanica. Somis, California
Photographer : Alex Neumann
Song : “Lovely” by Michele Tumes