We have seen many grooms get emotional when they see their bride for the first time on their wedding day, but none have been so deep as Chris at our own wedding. That is until we met Jason. They decided to wait until she walked down the aisle to see each other for the first time. Once it was time for the ceremony, Jason was raw with emotion. He had so much deep love for Jessica that he couldn’t keep it in. It was one of the most beautiful things that Chris and I have seen. As Jessica turned the corner and walked down the aisle my eyes filled with tears. As my eyes welled watching Jason, I prayed that he was still in focus as I couldn’t clearly see the monitor anymore.
Now we could have never known, nor could he how he was going to feel in that moment. In the Same Day Edit, I couldn’t cut away. Being a film major who studied at Berkeley, I wanted to allow Jessica + Jason to embrace the emotion of the moment. So, rather than doing a quick shot of him, I had stay with Jason. When I watch it over again, I personally feel the same emotion that I felt on that day and I hope they do as well.
It’s funny, because We didn’t meet Jessica and Jason until the day before their wedding. But instantly we were in love with them. To be honest, I think the love began earlier in the spring, when after booking out one of our assistant packages, Jessica called and said that they found more money in their budget and had to have Chris and I there. I knew then that she was someone special. Not only because she loved our work, but because she was a bride who really wanted to make sure that all of the work they put into their day was captured in the best possible way. I loved her because she knew that although photos would capture a second in time, that the video would allow them to feel the emotion and laughter from their day.
We spent a couple hours over coffee/tea about a mile from their location to get to know them. We found out so much about them, from what they do on a sunday {Jason is a Sports Fanatic} to the missing Fedora from the night that they met…They know what I mean by that 🙂 We totally clicked!
O.k. I could keep writing, but I think I will let you watch their Same Day Edit… make sure you have tissues handy 🙂
Jess & Jason Dougherty - Jennifer & Chris,
You both did such an AMAZING job, we cannot wait to see the full video! We had so much fun having coffee and chatting with you both we almost missed our rehersal dinner! Lol. It was such a magical day for us both and I would not have wanted anyone else but you guys to capture it for us to share. You both are so good at what you do and I am so very thankfull we were able to meet you and have you share in our day. We cannot say thank you enough for everything, especially for your suprise gift! Lots of Love,
Jess & Jason