Maria and Daniel // 7.5.14 // St. John Fisher & Palos Verdes Golf Club - Wedding Film (Official)

Maria and Danny are always smiling and laughing together! It makes sense - as her father said, Maria picked the name "smiling sunshine" when she was in the YMCA Indian Princess tribe - and she definitely has been smiling ever since! ;-) Danny can attest to that! Just watch the video and feel the love and deep connections they have with each other and their families- amazing group. We wish them the best and of course as always- love for today and tomorrow!

Ceremony Venue: St. John Fisher, Palos Verdes

Reception Venue: Palos Verdes Golf Club, Palos Verdes Estates

Wedding Planner: Katie Tiffany

Photographer: Figlewicz Photography

Cinematography: Charles Lauren Films

Heather and Brandon // Pacific Palms Resort Wedding Film // 6.14.2014 (OFFICIAL)

We loved filming Heather and Brandon's wedding day! Heather is adorable, and as their best man says, "If you don't like Heather, there's probably something wrong with you!" ;-) We agree, but we also like Brandon! Their day was made even more perfect, because Brandon's father performed the wedding ceremony, we love that too! What a fun and brilliant day, congrats once more you two!

Location: Pacific Palms Resort

Coordinator: Marlo Fleming of Pacific Palms Resort

Photographer: Gabriel Ryan

Cinematographer: Charles Lauren Films

Erin and Eric // Triunfo Creek Vineyards Wedding Movie // 6.14.14 (Official)

Erin and Eric are two amazing individuals full of passion and love. If you notice throughout the film, they are constantly smiling at and with each other- it’s so awesome!! Their family and friends are a big part of who they are and why they are where they are today. It took place at Triunfo Creek Vineyards, which is all outdoors, so we always love that! The kissing under the sycamores is especially our favorite part!!

We had a stellar team with us to pull it off, one of favorite planners Alex Rembac coordinated the event. Then, thanks to Erin’s Mom, the design style was pretty much all her- down to the hearts where each bridesmaid and groomsman stood- love the DIY additions to the wedding- so cool! Taking the awesome photos was none other than our favorite photo company Donald Norris! 

So we had a blast the entire time, everything turned out perfect in the end for Erin and Eric and of course it would. Anyone who watches The Amazing Race every weekend would have the perfect day and perfect wedding! So congrats, Erin and Eric, and we wish you love and happiness and fun- remember life is always about the Race and not the destination!

Location: Triunfo Creek Vineyards

Event Coordinator: Sterling Engagements

Photographer: Donald Norris Photography

Cinematographer: Charles Lauren Films

Christina and Victor // Trump National Los Angeles // Wedding Film 5.30.2014 (official)

This couple is so sweet! They have been in love with each other forever, and it shows. Victor, with his gorgeous smile and Christina, with her movie star looks, rocked the house at Trump National Golf Course Los Angeles. Their family and friends are a big part of who they are and where they’ve come from - the entire event was simply awesome!

Congrats once more you guys!

Planning by  Kelly Demaray of Demaray Events

Photography by Joseph at Lin and Jirsa Photography

Cinematography by Charles Lauren Films

Getting Ready Location: Terranea Resort

Ceremony and Reception: Trump National Los Angeles

Palos Verdes Wedding Cinematography and Los Angeles Wedding Cinematography

Stephanie and Alex // Ebell of Los Angeles and Orlando Hotel Wedding Film // 5.25.2014

The official 99 Days of Summer began with Stephanie and Alex’s wedding at one of our fav locations, The Ebell of Los Angeles! Alex, in his vows, tells us that he never tires of Stephanie’s enthusiasm - and that pretty much sums up this couple. They both are highly enthusiastic about everything!! We love it. Their friends and family are an amazing addition to this lovable couple, and their story is told in the film below!

Venue: The Ebell of Los Angeles

Hotel: The Orlando

Wedding Coordination: All You Need Is Love Events

Officiant: Roger Lundblade from Great Officiants

Photography: Pony Lovin

Cinematography: Charles Lauren Films

Floral: Holly Flora

Band: West Coast Music

Los Angeles Wedding Cinematography

Jacqueline and Nicholas // Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, St. Brendan Catholic Church, California // 6.8.2013

  A few years ago a bride-to-be came to us named Adrienne...and at the time, who could have guessed that her story would lead to another wedding that we would be blessed to capture! We knew Jacqui just before she was off to Med school - before Nicholas was even a glisten in her eye. We hoped someday, as wedding professionals do, that we would get to tell her love story - but back then we wished her well on her new adventure in Chicago. Fast forward 5 years and we get a call from Jacqui that she has finished school and met the man of her dreams - and they want us to capture their day! Awesome, we love it when a plan comes together! ;-)

  This is their story, and we were happy to capture it, so it can be relived forever and ever. Now we just have to wait 20 or so more years for Adri and Jacqui's kids to have their wedding day and it will come full circle- but no pressure Jacqui and Nicholas! ;-) 

Wedding Planner: Mary Sushinski from OCCASIONS

The Ceremony Venue: St. Brendan Church

The Reception Venue: The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

The Priest: Father Michael Wakefield

Floral Design: Lotus & Lily

Disc Jockey: Red Shoe 

Photography: Miki & Sonja Photography

Cinematographer: Charles Lauren Films

Los Angeles Wedding Cinematography and Hollywood Wedding Cinematography

It's Wedding Season!

It is officially SUMMER, the time of the year for families to hang out at the beach, fly off for vacation and spend a few fun evenings in the warm air celebrating...marriages! 

Just in time for those who got engaged on Memorial Day, we have our new brochure ready for your reading enjoyment! 

http://www.charleslauren.com/brochure/

Come learn more about how Charles Lauren Films will make you the wedding movie of your dreams! No one else with a film camera could be more excited about your wedding - check out some of our recent videos, and give us a call!

Cheers!

Krystle + Joshua // Old Ranch Country Club Wedding Film // 1.24.2014 (Official)

This couple is amazing! So many heartfelt speeches came together for a night full of Winter Wonderland! They got married at Old Ranch Country Club and it was simply awesome! Congrats once more! 

Photography: Tony Florez Photography

Officiant: Greg from You May Kiss The Bride

Cinematography: Charles Lauren Films

Orange County Wedding Cinematography and Seal Beach Wedding Cinematography

Jasmine's First Birthday Video // Giggles N' Hugs Topanga

This was a rare treat! Usually we film our couples' big days and then they are off into the sunset of happily ever afters - with an occasional Christmas card sent here and there. Not for Jennifer and Jed! We filmed their wedding a few years back and we also made them a Love Story - so we really got to know them as a couple and became pretty good friends. So when their first born Jasmine was to celebrate her 1st birthday at Giggles N' Hugs in the Topanga Mall- we were glad they chose us to capture the story!!

By having us there, all the work and effort Mom and Dad put into her first birthday will actually be seen by Jasmine when she gets older- pretty awesome! We’ve only done this a few times, but I have to say this is something I could get into doing more often! It’s awesome to see the progression of the family and it’s so uplifting to know that couples are living the dream they set out to accomplish when they first said “I Do.” We love it!

Congrats to Jennifer, Jed, and Jasmine on an amazing Birthday Party, may it be the first of many more to come!!

Stacey + Rene // The Ebell of Los Angeles - Wedding Highlight Film

This couple is everything that any couple would want to be! After having two beautiful daughters and surrendering to the mystery - they decided to finally tie the knot in front of their community and friends - simply spectacular! We wish nothing but the best for this family: today, tomorrow and into eternity. We hope you enjoy the film as much as we enjoyed making it- congrats once more you guys!! 

Wedding Coordination: Mary Sushinski from Occasions

Photography: Evoke Photography

Location: The Ebell of Los Angeles, Melissa Allen and Anessa Curtin

DJ: Red Shoe

Cinematography: Charles Lauren Films

Los Angeles Wedding Cinematography and Hollywood Wedding Cinematography