Featured! Chris and Masha on Bridal Musings...

Aaaahhhhhh, we have been waiting for this one to drop for ages! Finally, and so worth the wait, Chris and Masha's Lake Como wedding is here, and it is AMAZEBALLS. Today, our favorite wedding blog, Bridal Musings, did a fabulous double feature for this wedding - first, sharing the film trailer, and then a photo feature! They always put together the most beautiful posts, and we are so grateful to see our work displayed this way.

Have a look for yourself - head over to BM to see the full features HERE and HERE!

Thank you to Weddingbox Lake Como for the excellent coordination and eye candy! We can't wait to get back there soon! If you are planning a Lake Como wedding, get in touch - we are kinda experts now, lol.

Check out Instagram for some more images too
@STUDIO1208
@BridalMusings

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Maria

Featured! Louise and Brad on Rock My Wedding...

So thrilled to have our film for Louise and Brad included in the beautiful feature Rock My Wedding did today! We had a blast shooting this wedding, and it really was an amazing day (with delicious food!!!). It's also always a bonus when we get to work with our friends Katherine Ashdown and Emily from Love Moi Makeup!

Make sure you go and check out the full feature HERE

If you want to see more, click HERE to see the film trailer and HERE to see the full film!

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Maria

Double Featured! Sunny and Wally on Bridal Musings...

We are so excited to have this gorgeous wedding featured not once, but twice today on Bridal Musings, our favourite wedding blog!

Sunny and Wally were married on a gorgeous day in Malibu, California at one of the most epic venues we know of, Malibu Rocky Oaks. Located at the top of, well, a mountain in Malibu Canyon, you get a 360 degree view of the entire canyon and more from the property, and the helipad that the ceremony took place on! No joke, it is next level!

We loved shooting this wedding - obviously the location was stunning, but these two, and their people made it over the top amazing...not to mention Sunny's Monique Lhuillier dress made my jaw drop! To see the full features, click HERE for the film, and HERE for the photos.

If you still want to see more, you can check out their full film HERE

Special thanks to my second shooter, Sherri of Sherri J Photography, and to Berlanti from The Elegant Ninja for helping make this day go so perfectly.

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Maria

Featured! Jeni and Oscar on Marry Me Ink...

Hey guys!
Today we are so excited to share Jeni and Oscar's gorgeous Sayulita, Mexico destination wedding featured on Marry Me Ink!

To see the full beautiful feature with tons of images, head on over to Marry Me Ink now! And if you missed it the first time, check out their wedding film trailer below! If that still isn't enough to make you laugh, cry, and want to party, then check out their full film HERE.

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Maria

What If...

"What if you didn't settle? What if you took your time, invested in your own development, met your own high standards, and waited for the partner who exceeded your expectations more and more everyday? What if it was possible to have it all?"

Jason and Kerri are the dream couple - they melted my heart from their first email, and I fell deeper into love with them when Kerri and I had an hour long phone conversation. They eloped on the coast in California, in front of their closest, and their love for each other is so abundantly clear. They didn't settle. They invested, they waited, and they now have it all.


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Maria

Don't Stop The Beat...

So after a cold, wet winter, what better way to feel a little warmer than with Greg and Emma's Lake Maggiore wedding. We showed you their trailer a little while back, but are stoked to share this with you as our first post of 2016!

These two are best friends with a lot of love sprinkled on top, always joking with each other, and making any situation fun. Their closest friends and family are exactly the same way, and that meant that the party we had (in the venue's underground secret cellar) was well, epic. We all danced pretty hard that night!

They recently made the move back to England from Italy, and while Sandbach might not have quite as much Italian flair, I know both we and all your people are super happy to see you both back home. So without any more delay, here is Greg and Emma's full wedding film. Andiamo!

To view the film, simply type: 'studio 1208' below


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To The Beat Of My Drum...

Oh these two people. This wedding, these guests, that dinner time surprise... I just love them, and hope we get to be friends for a long, long time. This is their wedding film - complete with emotion, laughs, good music, epic dance moves, beauty and sweetness. Thank you, Susie and Mark for making us a part of something so great!

To view the film, simply type: 'studio 1208' below


And if you missed their trailer, make sure to give it a watch HERE!

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Maria

Catch My Vibe Tonight...

Jaime and Blake are just fun people - you know when you are around certain people, and you know that by association, you will end up on some kind of an adventure, or maybe even a little trouble...that's these guys. They grab life by the balls, and I like that. Jaime is also one of the funniest girls I have ever met, and I found it hard to do my job - I wanted to just hang out with her the entire time. Blake is a little more mysterious and quiet than Jaime, but they are a perfect match, and major props to Blake for his getting the girl tactics, and that Paris video...OMG.

So, this wedding pretty much rocked - destinations are always special, but it was just so cool to be in a castle on the banks of Loch Ness, watching for the famed monster, and dancing the night away. The rain fell, but no one cared. Oh, and for the record, anytime there is a Whisky tasting at a wedding, it is just rad.

Enjoy!

To view the film, simply type 'studio 1208' below:

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Maria

You Bring Me To Life...

Oh my Lord. Susie and V-Dog. What can I say?! We were lucky enough to met these two little charmers at another wedding in 2014, where Susie was a bridesmaid, a very ill bridesmaid. She was a champion though, and although she was yellow in colour, she was still beautiful and amazing. We became fast friends and when she got in touch with us to shoot her own wedding, I was soon happy! Fast forward to the VdB's (VandenBergh) wedding day, and all systems were go. Best people, best day, best party, best drunken dance buddies AND Susie looked like a Disney princess, so I think we can call this a success!

Here is their film trailer, and of course, the best is yet to come, so stay tuned!

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Maria

Electric Feel...

Fred and Jess lived in the same apartment complex for almost 4 years - saying hi in the elevator, smiling at each other in the stairwell. It wasn't until her very proactive and wise roommate put together a happy hour, when Fred and Jess had the first of a lifetime of great conversations. These two gorgeous people are made for each other - they are effortless and comfortable, and they have each other's back. It's easy to see when you watch this film, why they chose Portugal as their backdrop, how they would have been drawn together at that Happy Hour, and why their love will stand the test of time. We are so happy to have been a part of this beautiful story, and look forward to getting to spend lots more time with Fred, Jess and their friends in the future. I mean, we love a good party, and these people know how to bring it!

To view the film, simply type: 'studio 1208' below


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Maria

Won't Stop 'Til It's Over...

Masha and Chris...I mean, what can I possibly say except that being at your wedding was like being with family. It was a reunion, and a chance to meet so many new, amazing people. Your friends and your families, OMG, they are just incredible. This wedding was a dream - the location, Lake Como, was everything we hoped for and more, and your group definitely made the most of it's beauty and offerings.

'Take me back' is what we think daily, and to have this experience, with these beautiful people will always be a career highlight for us.

Thank you for letting us tell this story. There is so much beauty coming, but for now, here is the incredible trailer!!

#BreakTheInternet


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Maria

Blow A Kiss, Fire A Gun...

We met Fred at another destination wedding...Megan and Jeremy's Positano party of the century. We became fast friends, and all kept in touch, and almost 3 years later, it was Fred's turn to party. The first time we met Jess, we knew she was amazing. She is kind, beautiful, and so inclusive of everyone around her. She compliments Fred's personality, and his size perfectly. They are just made for each other, and we were so excited that they wanted us to tell their story.

They decided on a destination wedding in Fred's home country of Portugal, and it was absolutely beautiful! With the help of Jasmine from The Wedding Company Portugal, the event was absolute magic with dinner under the stars and dancing in a palace until the early hours.

We can't wait to show you the rest! Here is their film trailer, and keep an eye out for some seriously amazing dance moves from the guys...



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Maria

I'm On Your Magical Mystery Ride...

Who said work romances were a bad idea? Who said long distance relationships don't work? If ever there was a couple who proved all the stereotypes wrong, it is Bradley and Louise!

Their relationship really does go to show, when you meet THAT person you will travel to the ends of the Earth to be with them (literally!). When Louise went to Australia for a year at the very early stages of their relationship, it could have easily all fizzled out, but Brad was determined that this was for real, and followed her out there just two weeks before she was due home. They experienced the world, and grew together, making the basis of the super loving and very fun relationship which they now enjoy.

So let's get to it...complete with stories about Facebook stalking and even its own Garage MC (Brad's brother), welcome to Brad and Louise's full wedding film!

To view film, type in 'studio 1208'


Nick
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Shut Up And Dance With Me...

He saw her at a work function, and told her how HOT she was. She was like, yeah, whatever, dude with your Peppermint Schnapps (but she thought he was pretty hot too...). A year later, another work function, and Blake sees Jaime again, but this time, he wasn't gonna let her get away. He was so committed, in fact, that he followed her into the ladies room, and made out with her Top Gun style, like a boss. The rest is, as you say, history... They decided to make it official in a castle on the banks of Loch Ness - they professed their love, and danced the night away. It was perfect. Congrats, guys and hope to see you in Cayman one of these days!!


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Maria

Just You And I...

I am not afraid to admit that I was literally fighting back tears editing both of Ruben and Jess's films! These two have the most honest love I think I have ever seen. They absolutely adore each other, and their family and friends are just as close. Their wedding was at the beautiful Hales Hall Barn in Norfolk and there were tears, laughs and mostly a lot of love.

So I don't want you to wait any longer! Here is Ruben and Jess's trailer...



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You're Just My Type....

Love really does come wearing disguises. You don't expect to be just in work one night, things really slow and quiet... when all of a sudden, the man you will marry just walks right on in. Despite living in the same place, the timing had never been right for these two incredible people to meet. Greg and Emma took that 'lucky' meeting, and between a lot of laughs, a long distance relationship AND a move to Italy crafted a simply beautiful relationship.

They really are best friends, and they constantly keep each other laughing. And though they don't take things too seriously, the love they have for each other is a deep and very grounded one. They moved to Italy together (neither spoke Italian before they came), and it is that spirit of adventure, that ability to grow their story together, that makes them such a great match.

So... Andiamo! It's time for a little taste of Greg and Emma's beautiful Lake Maggiore wedding!




Nick
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Forever I See You And Me...

So a little while ago, we brought you the trailer of Matt and Alice's wonderful wedding. Now it's time to head back to that incredible day in Devon with their full wedding film! A beautiful venue, bikes, bunting, lawn games and an epic dance party all made for the perfect day for these two amazing humans. We adore them, and are so glad that we got to tell this story!

To view the film, type in "studio1208"


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Maria

Calling Me Home...

I love it SO much when a couple just has fun together. For us, it’s something that gets us through the hard parts of a relationship on a day to day basis. The fact that you have that one person that you can look at… and your mouth corners turn up just a little. Sometimes they don’t have to say anything, sometimes they might just look at you or do a silly dance. The thing is, it doesn’t actually matter what they do, only that it is them doing it.

That is exactly what I see when I look at Bradley and Louise. They don’t take themselves or life too seriously, but the fun and the bond they have is amazing. Their early relationship survived Louise living in Australia but having met Brad before she left, there was always something calling her home. When you add all that to a dreamy outdoor ceremony, a ton of great friends and family and a couple of Garage MC’s…. What do you have?

A damn. good. time.



Nick
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You've Got The Love...

A footballer and a model. Sounds familiar, right? Money, bling, flash, and all the stereotypes that come with the 'label'. But Erin and Fabio's story goes way deeper, beyond any of the surface view that most people think that they see. When people are in the public eye in any sense, it's funny to me that we suddenly think we 'know' them or that we can pass judgement on any part of their life. We all know everything about them, right?

Wrong. Erin and Fab take stereotypes and turn them on their head. What they have is simple, and so very pure. It is young love in absolute transcendency. There is no show and no pretence, no entitlement and no dissimulation, just authentic love and admiration for each other. They have the kind of joy in each other's presence where they can simply glance at each for a brief moment in any situation, and a silly smile comes over both their faces. They are truly, madly, deeply in love with each other's souls, and for us to be able to capture that, is magical.

So forget about stereotypes, shed all those predetermined views, and just watch this story unfold as we did. It is a story about a beautiful girl with a huge heart from Liverpool, and fun loving local boy from Bologna who laid eyes on each other just once... and knew straight away that they were destined to be together.



Nick x

Alright, OK!

This has been a pretty big week for us - we have a campaign for Sweaty Betty coming out, AND we have a feature in one of the UK's largest weekly magazines, OK!

In June, we went on location in Tuscany, Italy to shoot Fabio and Erin's wedding at the exclusive Castello di Casole. Erin is a gorgeous model, and Fabio is a bad ass Premiership Footballer, and together, they are two of the most down to Earth, nice people you could meet. We wanted to share their feature with you, as well as the images that are in the feature, so that you could get a better look. It was an absolutely stunning day, and these two are so beautiful together! They also donated the fee for the magazine feature to charity, as well as in lieu of gifts, asked their guests to make a donation to charity as well. Seriously, such good people! They raised over £15,000.00 for Anthony Nolan, a charity that helps find donors for those with blood cancer.


















We also brought out some of our friends to help us capture the day, and we couldn't have done it without them! Thank you Jess and Adam - we share this feature with you both!

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Maria