The cutest, funnest civil wedding I’ve shot. (that John Rana of WeddingsatWork just had to blog about it)

Jorene and Dave’s Civil Wedding from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.

Edit: March 15th 2010
I’ve had long history with Jorene and the Arguson family. I shot her parents anniversary several years back. We also did Gab’s (their firstborn) 7th birthday party in 2008. It was actually only that time did I realize that Jorene and Dave weren’t actually married (whether in church nor civilly).

They were great friends.
Exceptional parents definitely.
But they weren’t together romantically.
That was 2008.

Fast forward to January 2010. I get a call from Jorene:
Jorene: I’m getting married and you’re doing the video.
Jason: Umm, err, may I ask to whom?!

To which she replied the most brilliant answer.
Jorene: Kanino pa eh di sa tatay ng anak ko at sa kaisa-isang lalaki sa buhay ko!
(Who else but to the father of my son and to the one and only man in my life!)

We are now preparing for their church wedding late this year.

Aaron is a hunk.
Angela is GORGEOUS!  Nuff said!

Photography:  MangoRed
Makeup:  Gino for Patrick Rosas
Couture:  Frederick Peralta
Venue:  Fort Bonifacio Global CIty/Serendra
Words and Images by moi!
Music by Elizabeth Fraser and her band.

Angela and Aaron’s Pre-wedding Teaser from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.

Church:  San Antonio
Reception: Shangri-la Makati
Photography: Dino Lara
Styling: Zenas Pineda
Couture: Rajo Laurel

Camille and Anthony from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.

Let it be said - I LOVE Davao!  The people and their hospitality, their warmth and kindness.

Len and Ian from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.

It was a total honor and pleasure being flown in by Len and Ian to shoot their wedding.

This time we got the chance to shoot along local photographer Ben Young (who had the most amazing engagement pictures shot in Paris).

The trip was both eventful and memorable but the highlight for us was the morning after.  We were catching our flight back to Manila in a couple of hours and I had to drop off the DVD of the Same Day Edit at their suite.  Everybody was there and they couldn’t help but pop in the disc in the entertainment system.

One Same Day Edit after, Len, Ian, both their parents and some Aunts were all grabbing tissues.  I never get to be that close to my audience when we show our work.   It was surreal! Thanks again for having us guys!

Three shooters in five minutes.  That’s what I was offered by the couple when the party started after their reception.  Who was I to say no?

It was their way of saying thank you.  And getting tipsy was my way of saying welcome

Cheers!

Gazel and Philip from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.

Never in a million years did I think I’d do a same day edit to a French Electronica duo.

Nor did I ever think I’d get to shoot a wedding officiated by somebody in a multi-colored vest and a tophat.

Never say never

Kate and Will: Same Day Edit from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.

During the preps, the suppliers were discussing amongst themselves that the bride for this wedding was so perfect (pretty, tall, well mannered, pleasant,) that she had to have a “flaw” somewhere.  We really couldn’t pinpoint anything so we just kinda surmised that she a.) snores loudly when she sleeps or b.)  she had 6 toes.  Joan of course was at the center of the conversation, gamely bantering with us.  She did not confirm nor deny the issue regarding the phalanges.

On the other hand, Mike works for Ebay in San Francisco.  He doesn’t admit it but he’s hooked on online auctions.  More rumors say he was gonna sell the undershirt he was wearing on the  wedding day to the highest bidder.  It was very very warm that day so we expect to command a high initial bid.

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Joan and Mike from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.

I met April for the first time on her wedding day.  But it felt like we’ve been life-long friends.  OK, I’m exaggerating.  At ease was more like it.  It was a totally relaxed, chill wedding day.  Totally brings out the best from suppliers.

Here’s a peek at the wedding day SDE.

April and Roger from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.

I actually first met Barns when I shot his sister’s 18th birthday some six years ago.

I feel old =(.

But not nearly old enough to stop what we’ve been doing over the past ten years, making wedding videos that kick the ass and touch the heart.  I love mixing metaphors!  Cheers!

Barns and Bunny from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.

I was quite bummed when late last year, the copyright police took  down  our Smashing Pumpkins SDE we posted a year ago.

Let’s see how long Virgin records will keep this one up.

In any case, we had absolutely so much fun doing this video.  It was like being invited to one big party where everybody was just nice and kind and tipsy.

Pamela and James from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.

PS:  The couple is from Chicago where Billy Corgan and the rest of SP orginally came from.  Today is absolute favorite next to Disarm, Bullet, Landslide, err, you get my point.