Living Cinema Presents: Amy and Sean at the Crystal Garden, Beverly Hills Hotel
After 14 years of love and friendship … with 230 of their “closest family and friends” … Amy and Sean were married at the Crystal Garden, Beverly Hills Hotel.
photography courtesy of Cherie Foto
Curtis Heyne, one of our very special Little Black Book Cinematographers, sent us this film from Sean & Amy’s wedding. He said that Amy had “found” him on Style Me Pretty. Yes! That’s what we LOVE to hear!
One thing we want you to take special note of … this film was produced using a combination of Black and White 16mm film and High Definition digital cinematography. This style has become increasingly popular and we want you to be sure you’re aware of all the different styles of wedding cinematography before you finalize your wedding vendor decisions! We’re pretty sure you’ll love Curtis’ style!
Remember, too … for smoothest replay of all films (no matter where you are on the web), click play and then pause. Even while paused, the feature will continue to load in the background. Allow the feature to load for just a bit, and then come back and enjoy!
From Curtis and Living Cinema… Amy & Sean’s wedding day~
from today’s stunning bride, Amy …
“Yes … we have known each other since we were in junior high! We knew how difficult it would be to have so many friends and family come together, and we knew we had to make this special. There was so much heart and detail put into the wedding planning from the hand-applied Swarovski crystals on the escort cards, programs, menus, and table numbers that sat on antique-gold painted easels to the hand-stamped name cards tied on the packaged favors.
We tried to incorporate as much of our culture as possible. On a school trip to Shandong province in China a few months before the wedding, I bought and brought back 150 pashminas as favors to give to our female guests. This was sentimental in that Sean’s family is originally from that area. For the male guests, we had USB flash drives monogrammed with our Chinese characters as favors.
I changed twice into two different chi paos (Chinese traditional dress), had Chinese music throughout the reception, displayed table numbers with English and Chinese characters, and had a double happiness character made with fresh flowers showcased outside of the ballroom.
Many of our guests were USC alumni and thus were pleasantly surprised when the band followed us into the ballroom as they introduced us as husband and wife for the first time.
On the way out, guests picked up midnight snacks outside the ballroom that had personalized packaging of pretzels and water bottles with a special thank you note to our guests.
Congratulations Amy & Sean! SUCH a beautiful wedding and we’re so glad that SMP led you to Living Cinema!
About Living Cinema … Curtis and his team know that this one day of your life is one of the most important of all days. They will honor your love, respect your joy and share your most precious moments in a way that will touch your heart like no others.
If you’d like to see another of their tremendously popular weddings posted on Style Me Pretty … take a look at Day and Max’s clip that brought tears to Abby’s eyes!
Thanks, Curtis! We love your devotion to your clients and your gratitude toward life as an artform in and of itself!
Update: We just learned that two more of our celebrated Little Black Book members were intimately involved in Amy & Sean’s wedding … Daughter of Design (wedding planning) and Atelier Isabey (invitations). We’re hoping to do a follow-up feature with photos of their lovely wedding in the near future!
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Oh my goodness. Great work, Curtis! Love the soundtrack. And what a beautiful bride! Fabulous gown and shoes too...
The bride looks fantastic...her hair, makeup, veil, jewelry + shoes are perfect! :-)
What incredible shoes! Where did you get them, Amy?
ditto... need info on those shoes!
yes! shoes! where are the shoes from?!!
Who is singing the song playing in the background of the video? Love the shoes as well!!!
WOW! Amy, i have to say this was the most extravagant wedding i have attended. You looked amazing on your special day. Thank you once again for extending the invite. The whole wedding was breath taking....
wow, beautiful!!!!!!!!!
Did you add the rosettes to the shoes, or did they come like that? Either way, they are great!
What a beautiful affair! That dress is absolutely gorgeous! I am looking for something very similar. Does anyone know who the designer is?
Where did you get the little dish with your names on it? I would like to get one made for my brother and his fiance.
Ditto on the dish - what a great gift idea!
The shoes are Renee Caovilla's. Not sure if this sale is still going on but they had them for 50% off!
http://daughterofdesign.blogspot.com/2009/02/rene-caovilla-shoe-sale.html
Does anyone know where to get that dish? I have seen similar ones by Palomasnest on www.etsy.com but not exactly like that! I love it! Please share if you find it :)
We'll see if we can get Amy to stop by today and answer your questions!
hi everyone! thank you so much for all of your comments!! :) i'm sorry to get back to you so late. i've been stuck in mtgs ALL day :/
to answer your questions:
shoes: rene caovilla. i seriously searched the whole entire internet world, all southern california department stores, shoe warehouse sales, etc. i finally found them on bluefly.com. they have awesome deals. yes, the flowers came with the shoes too!
dish: Courtney & Vaneesha ~ my girlfriend bought it on etsy for me. i'll have to find out who the seller is and then post the info.
song: i'm not sure - but i'll ask Curtis my awesome videographer and let you know.
dress: Stephanie ~ the designer is jim hjelm. his dresses are reasonably priced compared to some others i was looking at.
will get back to you on the dish and song as soon as i find out!!
The song is "Quando, Quando, Quando" by Michael Buble and Nelly Furtado.
thanks jenn! i'm still waiting to hear back from my friend about the dish. :)
Thanks Amy! Love the videographer style, we comissioned Missy McLamb's studio out of NC for upcoming Dec 5th wedding and we are using that same style! very cool :)
Amy - You are beautiful bride!! Hope you enjoyed your day! Also - do you know who makes your veil? I am looking at lace ones by sara gabriel or birdcage style for our vintage theme wedding! Thanks for you help!
Thanks Vaneesha! Good luck with all of your wedding planning :) Veil was from Renee Pawele http://www.reneepawele.com/ . Let me know if I can help you answer any other questions ~ I'd be more than happy to!
yes please find out the seller of the dish. what a beautiful ideal
Can I have your make up and hair stylist name..do they have web site? I love your hair style..
Hi Tina ~
Make up artist is White Simon: 818-613-2754
Hair stylst is Elezar: 949-230-0265
Both are great to work with! Not only are they talented but they have wonderful personalities. Good luck!
Still waiting for the Etsy seller!! Having a hard time getting a hold of my girlfriend ~ but I didn't forget. I should have the info today!
Here is the esty seller's site for the dish:
www.elmstudiosonline.etsy.com
thanks Danielle~!
Amy
thank you very much.. My wedding is next month, your information is a great help!
Thanks amy! huge help!! best wishes :)-
Thanks Amy
And thanks Danielle
I just ordered my little ring dish from elmstudiosonline.esty.com (just like sean & amy ring dish ) & I must say Erin is very helpful. so for all you brides out there looking for this dish be sure to check out elmstudios @ etsy.com
Glad to hear it worked out Erin!! :)
Amy where did you find your earrings ? they are beautiful
Lori
Hi Lori ~
They were from my girlfriend's jewelry store in Los Angeles.
Thanks Amy can you please tell me the name of the store ? thanks
Hi Lori~ It's Majolie Designs 213.489.3348. Her name is Janet.
I really don’t see why it’s such a big deal. They sounded really good regardless.
Lovely Chinese dress!! Nice color great shot!