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Destination Wedding Video – Virgin Islands w/ Joe Simon Productions

Ryan — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:48:45 +0000

One of the highlights of my year has been shooting destination weddings with some GREAT wedding filmmakers – namely Joe Simon from Austin, Texas and Andrew Hsu from San Jose, California. The most recent shoot was with Joe in the Virgin Islands. Joe had told me prior that he was shooting a “wedding on a boat…” in the Virgin Islands of all places. I was like, “Seriously?! Sign me up – and I’ll ask my wife later…” What sealed the deal was that I was able to bring my wife Andrea along for the trip which was super, super-rad.

The couple – Kim and Adam had secured the cruise ship for 3 nights – one day we shot the rehearsal, one day was the wedding, and the final day I filmed a session w/ Kim and Adam on the beach – oh – and don’t forget about the champagne and caviar they shared in waste deep ocean water on the beach of some hot little island. Seriously. Awesome.

Along with Joe, we worked with some really cool photogs – the guys from Table 4 (Jason and Andrew) based in Austin, Texas and Kim Le from Kim Le Photography in Southern California.

SeaDream Yacht – THANK YOU – for a time that we will never forget! Kim and Adam – you guys ROCK… thank you for your kindness and your hospitality. And thanks, Joe – you are incredibly gifted and I’m so honored that you had us join you for the ride on this one! Wedding-video-filmography-movies will never be the same. Hehe.

Mary Caitlin and Bryan's destination wedding: West Palm Beach, FL

Ryan — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:05:00 +0000

The start of our 2008 wedding season began in West Palm Beach, Florida – in FEBRUARY! If you are from Michigan, you know that Feb/Mar are the best times to be someplace warm since it is the most miserable time weather-wise here… so you can imagine how excited we were to be a part of Mary Caitlin and Bryan’s weekend of festivities.

Mary Caitlin and Bryan’s destination wedding highlight reel from Ryan Koral on Vimeo.

The rehearsal took place at the Palm Beach Zoo – which was super rad… they had some of the zoo keepers working at the event and they had animals on display for people to touch and see up close. I love when we have the opportunity to film the rehearsal dinner since all of the toasts that are made are done in the intimate setting of the closest friends and family of the bride and groom. It’s always a good time.

I also enjoyed their ceremony quite a bit.. it was very heartfelt and a great reflection of who Bryan and Mary Caitlin are.

We worked alongside photographer Jonathan Scott and the fantastic event coordinator – Sandy Dorsey from Plan Ahead Events.

The reception was at the International Polo Club and was tented… it was gorgeous! And at the end of the evening, Mary Caitlin and Bryan left the reception while their guests waved sparklers… it was so pretty.

I can’t speak enough good words about this couple and their families.. I wonder if people ever get tired of me saying that – but it’s so true.. they were fantastic.. full of joy, hospitality, and a genuine love for people.

Congrats to both families – and congrats, Mary Caitlin and Bryan!

Coordinator: Plan Ahead Events
Photos: Jonathan Scott
Venue: International Polo Club
Church: Memorial Presbyterian

Hana + Burton: The Highlight Reel

Ryan — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:58:06 +0000

Hana and Burton were married at Bay Harbor. Their day was gorgeous. And there is an Original Pancake House there – so we did eat a delicious breakfast that included chocolate chip pancakes one morning! Diane Johnson was there and was great to shoot alongside. We shot all over the Inn at Bay Harbor, the Bay Harbor Golf Club, and under a bridge. It was fun.

Destination Weddings: Mary Caitlin + Bryan’s West Palm Beach Wedding Trailer

Ryan — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:03:07 +0000

Mary Caitlin and Bryan moved to Michigan last year… We met them both at church and some of our friends told them they HAD to have us do their video… we love our friends! Mary Caitlin is from Florida – so they headed back that way for the event and brought us with them.

It was awesome meeting both Bryan and MC’s families and close friends… we shared many laughs – including her cousin Jack’s little toast at the zoo for the rehearsal (coming soon to the blog… check back – it’s hilarious!)… It was a beautiful event in every aspect.

Enjoy the wedding trailer.

The details:
Video: Epic Motion
Photos: Jonathan Scott
Venue: International Polo Club
Church: Memorial Presbyterian

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