“A new day will come, and when the sun shines it’ll shine out the clearer. Those were the stories that stayed with you, that meant something even if you were too small to understand why.” – Samwise Gamgee, “Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers”

Ok, we didn’t go to the shire to film the Catbagan’s wedding and Frodo Baggins wasn’t technically at the wedding, but JRR Tolkien would have been proud nevertheless. Samwise’s words (which were read by one of the groomsmen during the ceremony) held true throughout the day: “There is some good in the world…and it’s worth fighting for.” Chad and Priscilla’s Half Moon Bay wedding was a pretty special day and served as an important reminder that there is much good (and love) in this world.

Details:
Filmed/Edited: Dan Bowen
2nd cinematographer: Tony Santoro
Photographer: Vero Suh http://verosuh.com/
Venue: Oceano Hotel and Spa http://www.oceanohalfmoonbay.com/
Doves: Gene Rose (Celebrations in Flight) http://www.celebrationsinflight.com/
Flowers: Michael Sing (BAHTOH) https://www.instagram.com/michael.bahtoh/
Music: “Feels Like Summer” – Joe Moralez; “Forever and Always” – Canens (licensed through MusicBed)
Camera/equipment specs: Canon C100 Mark ii (2), Canon 5D Mark iii, Sony A7S, 70-200 2.8, 50mm 1.2, 16-35 2.8, 24-105 f/4, Sigma 85mm, Sigma 50mm, Sigma 35mm, Letus Helix Jr, Rode Smartlav, Rhino Pro Slider, GoPro, DJI Inspire 1

July 16 was a pretty special day. David and Pojai tied the knot at Picchetti Winery among an intimate gathering of family and friends. The day was filled with romance, happy tears, kettle corn and sparklers. If you ask us, those are 4 ingredients for the perfect day.

Details:
Filmed/Edited: Dan Bowen
2nd cinematographer: Johnny Lee
Photographer: One Love Photo (Keana) www.onelove-photo.com/
Coordinator: Mariée Weddings marieeweddings.com
Venue: Picchetti Winery picchetti.com
DJ: DeeJay Pros http://www.deejaypros.com/
Flowers: Huckleberry Karen http://www.huckleberrykarendesigns.com/
Music: “New For Me” – Michael McEachern (licensed through Song Freedom)
Camera/equipment specs: Canon C100 Mark ii (2), Canon 5D Mark iii, Sony A7S, 70-200 2.8, 50mm 1.2, 16-35 2.8, 24-105 f/4, Sigma 85mm, Sigma 50mm, Sigma 35mm, Letus Helix Jr, Rode Smartlav, Rhino Pro Slider, GoPro, DJI Inspire 1

There are many essential elements to a wedding: a couple in love, guests, flowers, rings, etc. We realized that having a mariachi band at your wedding ceremony and reception should also be on everyone’s “wedding essentials” list. Ed and Felisa’s elegant July wedding featured a little bit of everything. From having the most lavish flower arrangements we have ever seen, to providing froyo as guests left the ceremony and mariachi music at every turn (did we mention how much we loved the mariachi?), the Garcia’s sure knew how to throw a party. Wine and Roses provided the setting and the Garcia’s brought the party. We are just glad we were invited!

Details:
Filmed/Edited: Dan Bowen
2nd cinematographer: Tony Santoro
Photographer: Carmen Salazar http://www.carmensalazar.com/
Coordinator: Stephanie Teague Events http://stephanieteagueevents.com/
Lights: Got Light SF http://www.got-light.com/
Venue: Wine & Roses, Lodi http://winerose.com/
Flowers: Flourish Flowers http://www.flourishdesigns.com/
DJ: Beat Fleet DJs http://www.beatfleetdjs.com/
Music: “Starts with a Breath” – WILLIS; “A Day in the Life” – Arcadia; “Tomorrow” – Xan Young (licensed through Song Freedom
Camera/equipment specs: Canon C100 Mark ii (2), Canon 5D Mark iii, Sony A7S, 70-200 2.8, 50mm 1.2, 16-35 2.8, 24-105 f/4, Letus Helix Jr, Rode Smartlav, DJI Osmo X5, Rhino Evo Slider, GoPro, DJI Inspire 1 Pro (X5)

No, this isn’t an episode of Friday night lights. It’s the real life love story of Danny and Lanni Jones. Danny, a varsity football coach and teacher at a local high school married the love of his life, Lanni, who also happens to be a teacher, at Clos La Chance Winery in San Martin. We’re pretty sure the two of them had smiles on their faces from the beginning of the day until their bubble exit. Danny said the wedding was the best football play he had ever drawn up, and we can’t help but agree.

Details:
Filmed/Edited: Dan Bowen
2nd cinematographer: Travis Bell
Photographer: Kelly Boitano kellyboitano.com/
Venue: Clos La Chance Winery, San Martin clos.com/
Music: “Stole My Heart” – Little and Ashley; “Counting on You” – Mikey Wax (licensed through Song Freedom
Camera/equipment specs: Canon C100 Mark ii (2), Canon 5D Mark iii, Sony A7S, 70-200 2.8, 50mm 1.2, 16-35 2.8, 24-105 f/4, Letus Helix Jr, Rode Smartlav, DJI Osmo X3, Rhino Evo Slider, GoPro, DJI Inspire 1 Pro (X5)

Devin and Nicole were meant for each other and it was one of those things we picked up on right away. On June 25, 2016 the couple tied the night at Round Hill Country Club in Alamo. From the pre-wedding antics with the guys, to the laid back atmosphere with the girls, this ended up being one of those weddings we’d like to live over and over again. Luckily, with this wedding film, we can go back in time whenever we would like!

Details:
Filmed/Edited: Dan Bowen
2nd cinematographer: Tony Santoro
Wedding Planner: Lindsay Lauren Events http://lindsaylaurenevents.com/
Photographer: Jim Fidelibus http://www.jamesbrian.com/#!/HOME
Venue: Round Hill Country Club http://www.rhcountryclub.com/
Signage: Sweet + Crafty
Music: “Reach” – Clemency; “You are the One I Love” – Tyrone Wells (licensed through Song Freedom and Music Bed)
Camera/equipment specs: Canon C100 Mark ii (2), Canon 5D Mark iii, Sony A7S, 70-200 2.8, 50mm 1.2, 16-35 2.8, 24-105 f/4, Nebula 4000, Rode Smartlav, DJI Osmo X3, Rhino Evo Slider, GoPro

11 and 13. That’s how old Stephen and Megan were when they started “going out.” Fast forward 15 years and the couple tied the night at Ruby Hill among a lively gathering of family and friends. Many aspects of the day stood out, but the surprise dance Stephen and his roughly 100 groomsmen performed at the reception may have been the highlight. As Megan said in her vows, love is a struggle and it’s a matter of choosing who you are going to struggle with. I think the two of them chose wisely. We had a lot of fun with the Eguilos family.

Details:
Shot/Edited: Dan Bowen
2nd shooter: Tony Santoro
Photographer: Orange Crush weddings.orangephotography.com/
Venue: Ruby Hill www.rubyhill.com/special-events/weddings
Music: “Lions” – Cameron Ernst; “Best Day of My Life” – American Authors (licensed through Song Freedom and Music Bed)
Camera/equipment specs: Canon C100 Mark ii (2), Canon 5D Mark iii, Sony A7S, 70-200 2.8, 50mm 1.2, 16-35 2.8, 24-105 f/4, Nebula 4000, Rode Smartlav, DJI Osmo X3, Rhino Evo Slider, GoPro

Saratoga Springs is the perfect blend of fun and beauty, which is also a pretty apt description of Michael and Lisa. On May 29, the Liens tied the knot among the picturesque trees and a creeks of Saratoga. Prior to their sparkler exit, the couple (along with their friends and family) danced the night away under a canopy of lights. Weddings don’t get much better than this.

Details:
Shot/Edited: Dan Bowen
2nd shooter: Tony Santoro
Photographer: Duy Ho Photography duyhophotography.com
Hotel/Prep: The Inn at Saratoga
Venue: Saratoga Springs saratoga-springs.com
Music: “Lucky Day” The New Velvet; “Neon Dreams” – Tyrone Wells (licensed through Song Freedom)
Camera/equipment specs: Canon C100 Mark ii (2), Canon 5D Mark iii, Sony A7S, 70-200 2.8, 50mm 1.2, 16-35 2.8, 24-105 f/4, Nebula 4000, Rode Smartlav, DJI Osmo X3, Rhino Evo Slider, GoPro

Words like “nice” and “kind” get thrown around a lot when describing folks and it’s easy to see why; there are a lot of nice people in this world. That being said, I think I can honestly say that Adam and Sunee are two of the nicest people we’ve ever worked with. They just exude kindness. Adam is a former Video Production student of mine and we have spent bunch of time together shooting weddings over the years. I always wondered about the girl he would end up with, because she would have to be pretty special to get a dude like him and he found his perfect match in Sunee. With San Francisco’s Marin Headlands providing the backdrop, the Hillyer’s began the next chapter in the love story and we were lucky to be a part of it.

Details:
Shot/Edited: Dan Bowen
2nd shooter: Melissa Bowen
Photographer: Sidney Morgan http://www.sidneymorganblog.com/
Coordinator: Ryder Sloan Events http://www.rydersloanevents.com/
Location: Marin Headlands Center for the Arts http://www.headlands.org/
Music: “American Beauty” – Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors; “Song For You” – Jenny & Tyler; “Life in Color” – OneRepublic (licensed through Music Bed and Song Freedom)
Camera/equipment specs: Canon C100 Mark ii (2), Canon 5D Mark iii, Sony A7S, 70-200 2.8, 50mm 1.2, 16-35 2.8, 24-105 f/4, Nebula 4000, Rode Smartlav, DJI Osmo X3, Rhino Evo Slider, GoPro

Andy and Betsy’s combined everything we love about a wedding: a beautiful setting (you can’t beat Monterey), fun vendors, a hilarious emcee, a crowded dance floor, and a couple that is madly in love with each other. Andy and Betsy were smiling from sunrise until sunset and they went out of their way to make us feel at home. The Nicklaus Club is among our favorite places to film and the A’Neals are easily among our favorite couples we have worked with. March 26 was the best.

Details:
Shot/Edited: Dan Bowen
2nd shooter: Tony Santoro
Photographer: Iris & Light http://irisandlight.net/
Ceremony/Reception Location: Nicklaus Club, Monterey http://www.ncmonterey.com/
Getting Ready Location: Monterey Plaza Hotel http://montereyplazahotel.com/
Event Planner: A Sparkling Event http://www.asparklingevent.com/
DJ: DJ Quantum
Music: “Constellation” – Dream City Orcgestra; “Lift” – Zerbin; “All We Have” – The Royal Foundry (licensed through Song Freedom)
Camera/equipment specs: Canon C100 Mark ii, Canon 5D Mark iii, Sony A7S, Canon 6D, 70-200 2.8, 50mm 1.2, 16-35 2.8, 24-105 f/4, Nebula 4000, Rode Smartlav, DJI Osmo X3, Rhino Evo Slider, GoPro

It’s not often that we get to spend an entire 48 hours with a couple, but Corbin and Courtney’s wedding featured more love and fun than one could possibly pack into 24 hours. The weekend began with a cruise around the San Francisco Bay and ended in the heart of the city itself at the Fairmont Hotel. Corbin, a professional football player, and Courtney, a business owner and former professional soccer player, are some of the nicest people (let alone couples) we have ever met. From the Grace Cathedral to the Fairmont Hotel, the Louks’ wedding featured some of the most beautiful buildings (and people) the city has to offer. Honestly, we could have easily spent another 48 hours following Corbin and Courtney, but at a certain point I think it becomes stalking. And while there is a fine line between stalker and friend, we look forward to hanging out with Corbin and Courtney again soon. In the meantime, you’ll have to excuse us while we relive those incredible 48 hours through this video.

Details:
Shot/Edited: Dan Bowen
2nd shooter: Travis Bell
Dress Fitting Videography: Vinny Minton & Eliot Delgado
Photographer: Hazy Lane Studios http://www.hazylanestudios.com
Rehearsal Cruise: http://www.commodoreevents.com/fleet.html
Ceremony Location: Grace Cathedral, San Francisco http://www.gracecathedral.org/
Reception Location: Fairmont Hotel & Grace Cathedral http://www.fairmont.com/san-francisco/meetings-weddings/
Event Planner: Christie Rose Weddings & Events http://www.christieroseevents.com
Florist: Florist Ornamento http://ornamento.com/
DJ/Lights/Band: Entire Productions http://www.entireproductions.com
Music: “Become” – Phillip Cuccias; “Viva” – Airplanes; “I Do” – Holley Maher; “Run Run” – The Rival  (licensed through The Music Bed)
Camera/equipment specs: Canon C100 Mark ii, Canon 5D Mark iii, Sony A7S, Sony A7S II, Sony FS5, Canon 6D, 70-200 2.8, 50mm 1.2, 16-35 2.8, 24-105 f/4, Nebula 4000, Rode Smartlav, DJI Osmo X3, Rhino Evo Slider, GoPro