Alexis & Sid Wedding

LOVE STORY:

How did you two meet?

Sid and I met through my roommate Erik after I moved to San Francisco for nursing school. The very first time we met he had come over to hang out with Erik and I offered him a homemade wine cooler, specially crafted from Trader Joe’s two buck chuck. Needless to say, he was not impressed. After that, we became friends, followed by a blurry more than friends period and then a weekend away in Tahoe marked the beginning of “okay, we’re doing this.”

How did he propose?

It was a Friday. After work, we decided to visit a local winery up the road from our house, Wright Station. We purchased a bottle of wine and sat out on the large patio for a little wine tasting. I started to get a little antsy and said we should go somewhere else. Sid firmly disagreed, which in retrospect makes perfect sense. So, I said, "Fine. Let's go walk around." There was a gazebo down in the vineyard so we started to wind our way through the grapes to get there. Sid jokes that in the moments right before a man proposes, to anyone who might be watching, it looks like the man is about to murder the woman -- crazy eyes, grim features, leading the woman to a secluded place. However, I am happy to report that this was not the case in that moment. Instead, I turned around and found Sid down on one knee. He proposed and I was ecstatic. I started dancing around like a crazy person. So happy. I'm smiling even now as I write this.

Where and When will you be getting married?

July 5th 2019 in Nevada City, CA at St. Canice Catholic Church.

Wedding Highlight Teaser

WEDDING TALK:

How was the process planning your wedding?

Generally, pretty smooth. My mom and sister are very crafty and painstakingly detail-oriented. The hardest part is finding your vendors (especially if you're on a tight budget) and working with people's schedule and requirements, then the rest is just tedious -- address collection, save the dates, invitations and so on. The last month is pretty easy-- so there's definitely a light at the end of the tunnel.

Any Tips or Tricks for Brides who just got engaged?

Hire a day of coordinator-- It's a must have. Also, if you don't want to go on your honeymoon right after you get married, book a mini-honeymoon after the ceremony so you can enjoy things with your partner, recover, de-stress and digest everything before you have to go back to your normal routine.

Photo Credit “Michelle Angeli Photography”

CC ?’s and Answers:

Why did you choose Captured Cupid for photo &/or Video Services?

Affordable, especially considering the quality of the product. I loved the videos from previous weddings and the enthusiasm that Kevin had for capturing our wedding day. Also, there was a willingness to work with us on the budget and customize a plan that would incorporate footage for different wedding week events.

Were you happy with the service you received from Captured Cupid?

Absolutely. They went above and beyond what I had expected of them. Seriously. They came up a full extra day to get footage of our big pre-wedding 4th of July BBQ, the local parade, and then they stayed late to get shots of the fireworks! And then! After the wedding was over, they came up to Nevada City to get time lapse shots of the stars over our venue. Unbelievable. I mean this in the best possible way, but Kevin totally geeked out on our wedding with the new camera and it was awesome!

Final Thoughts:

Anything else you wish to share with the viewers of your wedding highlight or this blog?

The wedding highlight reel is beautiful and I absolutely cannot wait for the official wedding video!

July 4th Weekend Wedding Highlight Video

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Kendra & Jason Wedding

LOVE STORY: 

How did you two meet?

We actually matched on a dating app! Never thought either of us would say that. We met face-to-face for the first time at one of our now favorite breweries, and the rest was history. He actually tried to call his mom on the way home from our first date and called me on accident instead… That made for a great story. When you know, you know. J

How did he propose?

So we got engaged 5 months into dating! Again, never thought either of us would say that. We took our first beach trip with his family. One lazy morning when we were hanging in our sweats (no makeup, hadn’t even brushed my hair!), he wanted to show me the surf spot that he and his dad had been going to since he was a little boy. As we walked the trail, my new flip flops hurt so he let me wear his big floppy sandals- I’m telling you, we were a sight. We stopped for a picture, and after asking a nearby couple to take it, he got down on one knee. You can see my surprise in the photos! It was the perfect parallel for our whirlwind relationship – caught me completely off-guard, and I wouldn’t trade that for anything.

Where and When will you be getting married?

We got married Saturday July 7th, at Empire Mine State Park in Grass Valley, California. Grass Valley was where he grew up- his parents actually held the rehearsal party at his childhood home just down the street!

WEDDING TALK: 

How was the process planning your wedding?

It takes a village! We both work full-time and I am in nurse practitioner school full-time as well as being maid of honor and a bridesmaid in 2 other weddings that year, so it was a little wild! There were many details I had to delegate to Jason or my mother-in-law because there just weren’t enough hours in the day, and I am so glad I did. Jason and I were going for a relaxed vibe, so we focused on choosing vendors we would want as friends. That ended up being the best decision we made because they made us comfortable throughout the process!

Any Tips or Tricks for Brides who just got engaged?

Breathe, girl. Don’t take anything or yourself too seriously! If you can, try to secure your big vendors early, put your focus into the details YOU are passionate about, and the more little details you let go of, the more you’re going to enjoy the day and the season overall. Most of my best friends had rain on their wedding days- every one of their marriages is incredibly happy. The day will be perfect no matter what.

Also, put more focus into your marriage than your wedding- one is going to be around WAY longer. Make the effort to connect with your hubby- date nights, premarital counseling, happy hours with no wedding talk- even if you feel overwhelmed, you need this time and you’ll appreciate it when you look back.

CC ?’s and Answers:

Why did you choose Captured Cupid for photo &/or Video Services?

We saw Captured Cupid’s work online, and were absolutely blown away by his talent in other wedding videos. We then got a chance to facetime and “meet” him, and he’s one of the most kind and helpful people we worked with throughout the process. The entire process, it felt like we were working with a long-time friend.

Were you happy with the service you received from Captured Cupid?

Absolutely cannot respond with a more resounding “YES”! Jason is a sportscaster who edits, shoots, and produces video on a daily basis. That naturally sets the bar pretty high! Captured Cupid exceeded every expectation we could have had for a wedding videographer. After seeing his creative style, we gave Captured Cupid complete free reign to add music/touches that spoke to him, and were truly blown away by the finished product. And on the day of the wedding, even in the chaos and distractions, it was clear to both Jason and I and our families how respectful, hard-working and helpful he was throughout every step. There were times he even kept me calm, and even our other vendors complimented him on his hard work! We are so thankful we found Captured Cupid and could not recommend Kevin enough. You will be SO grateful you went with him.

*Captured Cupid has made no changes to the article written above. The article is written by the bride and/or couple mentioned in the article.*