One of the most majestic locations we've had to pleasure to shoot at is the Mission Inn. The architecture is stunning and the imagery is breathtaking. If you frame your shots just right, you'd swear you're in an Italian villa as opposed to old town Riverside, California. This was the wedding of Nora and Reno. Theirs is a classic tale of how love almost didn't happen. Bad timing for when they first met should have closed the chapter on this romance. But, as fate would have it, things worked out in a way that opened up the opportunity for Nora and Reno to take a chance. Love always will find a way. The words you hear being read by the MC are letters Nora and Reno wrote to each other. This reading was the first time each had heard what the other wrote. Wow! It gives me chills every time a watch it.
This video is rated a "3-hankie movie." :-) Enjoy!
- Director/Editor: Ron Dawson, Cinematic Studios Weddings
- Second Camera: John Goolsby. Note: this was a special pleasure for me because John is an icon in the professional event videography business. He's an industry leader, inspiring speaker, and one of the most gracious people I've met. To put it in perspective, having him as my second shooter would be analogous to Luke having Obi Wan Kenobi fight alongside him. Sorry for the geek reference, but it's apropos here because Nora and Reno played the Star Wars Throne Room Song during their recessional.
- Photographers: Troy and Marjorie of Imagery Concepts
- MC/DJ: Paul Harms of Main Event Productions
technorati tags: Mission_Inn, Riverside, Wedding_Cinematography, Beautiful_Bride, Imagery_Concepts, Main_Event_Productions
great video. the preview felt like i was there...oh wait i was there.
Posted by: dean | October 31, 2007 at 03:29 PM
I can't believe how much I cried...and it's just the introduction. You guys are phenomenal!!! In a few minutes, you truly captured the emotions, love and memories of our special day. I love it. Thank you sooooo much Ron! Awesome work =)
Posted by: Nora Pignotti | October 31, 2007 at 06:06 PM
Nora, thanks so much for your kind words. It feels me with joy knowing it affected you in such a positive way. More great stuff to come.
Posted by: Ron Dawson | October 31, 2007 at 06:48 PM
Wow, great job!!!
Posted by: Jason | November 01, 2007 at 09:51 AM
what a beautiful experience. To be able to live through the experience just as magical as the first time!
Posted by: Debra Darnell | November 02, 2007 at 09:03 PM
Okay...so I must confess...I've watched this opening about 20 times. And I'm not getting tired of it!! I love it love it love it. Oh! and it's now my 2 year olds favorite movie! =)
Posted by: Nora | November 21, 2007 at 05:30 PM
Thanks Nora for the nice comment. I'm so happy to hear that little Bella loves her mommy's movie. Another powerful testament to the importance of wedding videography. :-)
Posted by: Ron Dawson | November 27, 2007 at 03:14 PM