The hardest part about creating a trailer for our couples is having to follow only a few threads knowing there are so many incredible directions we could go. Chris and Elisa have such a deep and powerful story and truthfully, this trailer only touches on what was their wedding day. From the Choir/Quartet performance to the Badeken to the signing of the Ketubah, so many stories could be told, but this is only a trailer. We have to save some of the goods for the film, right???
Immediately, the first thing that jumps out in this couple’s adventure was the setting at which they chose to unite their lives. Ranch Las Lomas is easily one of coolest and unique venues in Orange County. . . so much so that you wouldn’t even think you are in the OC once you arrive. To have showcased these two without incorporating the venue would be unthinkable.
Next came the Chuppah. Kim Sanders and the endlessly talented gals from Art with Nature were so kind in allowing us to stalk. . . eh hem. . . film them while they literally built Chris and Elisa’s Chuppah from the ground (as you’ll see). The Chuppah is significant in that it is the first home a Jewish couple builds together as Husband and Wife and we wanted to showcase the care and creativity with which the Chuppah was crafted as it parallels the care and intent of Chris and Elisa’s actions on their day.
And finally, we come to our favorite part about this trailer (and the inspiration behind the title of the post). Upon their first glance, these two were overwhelmed with emotion. It is in that moment that we often catch the greatest pieces of natural audio and this time was no exception. You may have trouble making out what was said, and to be honest we LOVE that because it keeps the moment private as it was that day between Chris and Elisa. The beauty of the sequence is that while everyone may not understand the audio, there are two people who we are certain know exactly what was said.
A large shout out to Joel Eckman Maus from Studio EMP. It was so much fun to be reunited as it had been awhile since we worked together and Joel knows how to rock a camera like no one’s business!! Also, a very big thank you to Ashley Powell from Agape Planning for being so helpful the day of the shoot!