It's About Time

Theirs was a wedding 7 years, 8 months, and 28 days in the making. Matt was a football-loving, whimsical and wacky, farm boy from Minnesota who expresses affection with wrestling moves. Sheila's an exotic, retro-loving city girl with a penchant for the 80s. The secret to their long-lasting love and relationship—laughter. And when you see this fun and comical opening to their wedding movie, you'll laugh right along with them.

I took a chance with this opening and incorporated some elements that we typically NEVER do in a wedding movie. However, the way in which I did it here adds to the fun, so it works (at least I think it does. You be the judge). See if you can tell what I'm talking about. I'll give you a hint: what's one of the most cliched aspects of any wedding video? Well, that's what I did. It was risky. But that's what we're all about. Taking risks to make a unique movie.

Music from the "50 First Dates" soundtrack.

Vendor highlights:

• Pre-ceremony location: Hyatt Regency, San Francisco
• Wedding location: The World Trade Club
• Live band: The Cheeseballs. This is one of San Francisco's top cover bands. They were a blast and sounded terrific. You gotta check them out if you want rockin' reception.
• Cinematography: Cinematic Studios

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technorati tags: World_Trade_Club, Hyatt_Regency, Romantic_Comedy, 80s, Hawaii

Comments

[Jen aka FTP]

What a gutsy move...and I think it was a well calculated risk...the result is fantastic! Now that's a real wedding! I'm sure the bride and groom will love it!

[Ron]

Hi Jen,

Thanks for the comment. I hope you're right. Matt and Sheila were such a fun and light-heared couple, it just felt right. The jury is still out. :-)

[bet aka bride's sister]

very quirky & funny....you definitely captured what their relationship is about...fun & easy going....its not your typical generic wedding video...."i like it a lot"......can't wait to see the finish product...thanks ron.

[Ron]

Hi Bet,

I'm so glad you like it. They're a fun couple and their video is fun to work on as well. Stay tuned for the finished product.

[Matt and Sheila "the goofs"]

Hello Ron,

It's BRILLIANT and HILARIOUS! I have watched it a million times already ... are we really that goofy? I guess so huh .. cameras don't lie. I LOVE IT ... it is so like us to be talking about boob job and toilet seat on our wedding day. As you can see, we are perfectly matched. We try our best to take romance to the next level. Thanks again Ron and we can't wait to see the final product. Matt and Sheila
P.S ..i esp loved the crazy SF peeps' guest appearances.

[Ron Dawson]

Hi Matt and Sheila,

Yeah! That's awesome. I was hoping you'd like that. I got a sense you'd guys would dig it. That's what I like about you two. I knew I could push the envelope with your video and take it to a whole new level. The rest of the video is turning out great too. What's cool is there will still be just enough tender moments to keep it romantic, but not so much to put you to sleep. Stay tuned...

[Manette (sis & wedding coordinator)]

love it, love it, love it....
very unique, I've watched it TOO many times already, great job Ron....thanks.

[Ron Dawson]

Hi Manette,

Thanks for the compliment. It means a lot! I'm glad you like it. Wait till you see the rest. :-)

~ Ron

[Bem (the bride's other sexy sistah)]

OMG...Awesome, cool, wonderful, and hella funny...I can't wait to see the rest of it - you guys are so hired for any other event this ohana has in the future...Woooohooo!!!

[Ron]

Bem, You're too much. Thanks for the compliment. I look forward to the next Danabar/Engel event. You guys really know how to throw a party!

[Julie Hill]

Well I guess the Jury has spoken and I have to agree...

THIS VIDEO IS AWESOME!!!! Wow... talk about capturing the couple's personality! Great job guys and congrats on making a cliche thing new again!

[Ron]

Hi Jules,

Thanks for visiting and for the comment. Always love to get feedback from a pro like you.

[Marvin John Danabar]

You dance funny

[Noemi]

I love this clip, it is awesome. Matt and Sheera will love it. I can't wait to see the rest of the video, great job!!!

[Carm]

Very nice funny wedding video! :)

I've been watching it several times already..

You're really one GREAT couple!

All the Best,
CARM

[rowena caday-gim]

was a nice funny ,emotional cut at the sides,hello girl! congrats just signed in our group! i like the way how it was done! great idea!