Michelle + Emmanuel {Same Day Edit}

True LOVE!

That is what I think of when I think of Michelle + Emmanuel. They had such a special journey to the alter.

Their relationship started many years ago.

They were together for 7 years and then separated. Fate brought them back together… or should I say Faith!!!

Once they reunited they put their faith at the front of their relationship. They didn’t even kiss until their first kiss at the alter on their wedding day. It is such a cute moment when you see them kiss for the first time.

I think I fell in love when I heard their proposal story…In Michelle’s words:

“Eman has been preparing for our engagement day since last year – even before we got reunited! 🙂 Little did I know that when he went to the Philippines, he had already bought “the ring” from a jeweller back home. When he came back to the city, it took him half a year to actually propose! It took a lot of prayers and nerves, but the day finally came 🙂
It was a beautiful day in the Napa County when we got engaged. We were supposedly there to do a “just for fun” photoshoot offered by our dear friend and favorite photographer, Riva Ramos. I was hesitant at first since we weren’t really engaged to do an “engagement photoshoot” but since she insisted, (and it was free!) we gladly agreed! 🙂
As Riva was taking photos of us, our super amazing friends, Princess, Ryan, Dom and Jami were already behind us, preparing this huge banner that says, “Will you marry me?” Our friends know me so well. Everyone was wearing white and was holding up white and pastel colored balloons. Tita Nene, the ever cool and game tita, was taking a video of everything. She was also the first one to cry once Eman faced me, knelt down on one knee and said:
“Michelle, you know I love you. I have never loved anyone else besides you and I don’t think I ever will. I believe that God prepared me right up to this day to kneel before you. So here I am, ready to love you the way you deserve to be loved. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?”
I was shocked. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing – and seeing! I can’t believe Eman actually got me a ring and prepared all these in advance! I was crying and laughing at the same time out of extreme excitement, happiness, and just the feeling of being loved beyond words. I was like a princess, being pursued by her prince. It was like a fairytale – surreal and dreamy. I will never forget this day and will always be grateful to God who made a little girl’s dream possible, to Eman who became the man of my dreams and to our dearest friends who are always there to support and love us. You all made this proposal an unforgetful and glorious day.”

You can see how my heart melted!!!!

It was such a beautiful story… and Chris and I love to tell each couples story! Anyone who talks to us or has had us capture their day, knows that we are not the people to just show up and hit record….

It was also a very emotional day, as Michelle’s family was from another country and were unable to make it due to the way of the world. Every bride knows how important that is to each of us to have our family there. The thing about Michelle is that she smiled and laughed and enjoyed the day and was one of the most beautiful brides in the process. You see, she was sad that they tried so hard, but couldn’t be there on her wedding day, but she knew that her family was there in spirit and that they would all see each other soon. Her priority was her commitment to her husband and spreading all of the love that was within her heart to her guests, friends and to Eman’s family.

I can’t wait for her family to watch the Same Day Edit!!! I know that they will feel like they were there 🙂

After the ceremony we ventured off into the vineyards and they were so adventurous that they even climbed a huge hill {in heels} to have the amazing view of their venue… and wait to you see the super cinematic silhouette of them up on the hill! ahhh beauty!

We really loved sharing in such a beautiful day, filled with love, laughter and tons of emotion!!!!

We hope that you enjoy just a little of their day:

Much love
Jennifer Mae

Filmed by: Jennifer Mae, Julian King, William Tran
Edited by: Jennifer Mae