Christmas Thank You!

Lindsey + Justin // Las Posas Country Club Holiday Highlight

Justin time for Christmas, Lindsey's favorite holiday, here is their highlight reel! I had such a good time going out to Camarillo to the Las Posas Country Club. It might have rained - but it didn't - I think it could have snowed though, and everyone would have felt right at home. Speaking of snow, the confetti that was thrown at them (watch for it) as they recessed down the aisle was shocking to them - with its shimmery brilliance and pesky ability to stick to their clothes, they were sparkling the rest of the night!

Chris Schmitt Photography ran the photo end of things, wrapping up a great end to November!

Merry Christmas!

Lindsey + Justin // Las Posas Country Club Holiday Highlight from Charles + Lauren Films on Vimeo.

Kristen + Arvin // A 2 Day Indian + Vietnamese Celebration

Two days, two cultures, parties and family celebrations from morning to night - sounds like another Charles Lauren Films weekend! This highlight shows the great time we had with Kristen and Arvin - and we were very amazed to learn that their family owns Shershah's Indian Restaurant in Marina del Rey, which we go to all the time! What a coincidence!

Kristen + Arvin // A 2 Day Indian + Vietnamese Celebration from Charles + Lauren Films on Vimeo.

For Those Newly Engaged - Have a joyful Christmas!!

Amanda + Rudy's Wedding // The Luxe // Bel-Air

Rudy and Amanda at The Luxe in Bel-Air. What can we say? They met on a private yacht going to Catalina, they fell in love, snuck away into the bathroom and have been on fire ever since! Rudy wrote her a very good song - which we used as the backdrop for their highlights - check this out! The photographer was the brilliant Chris Schmitt who was able to channel some of Rudy's boundless energy and planning was done by Maryam of Delicate Details.

Amanda + Rudy's Wedding // The Luxe // Bel-Air from Charles + Lauren Films on Vimeo.

Abigail + Raul // Wedding Highlights

Abigail and Raul had a very special wedding at the Church on the Way in Van Nuys and the Glendale Hilton. We loved the idea to take pictures on top of the roof by Chris Schmitt Photography. The reception room was huge and amazing and the mariahis kept playing great music.

Congratulations!

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Lisa + Ryan // Wedding Preview // Long Beach Aquarium

Lisa + Ryan // 5D Preview // Long Beach Aquarium from Charles + Lauren Films on Vimeo.

Lisa and Ryan had an amazing wedding at the aquarium! Here is a little preview of their day to wet your taste buds- I am quite proud of the ending with the fish- which you will see what I mean when you watch it!

Korean First Birthday (Dol)

Korean First Birthday (Dol) from Charles + Lauren Films on Vimeo.

This is a fun look at torturing little children! In a good way! ;-) Jonah celebrates his first birthday Korean style and we got to be a part of it! They had it at the awesome restaurant called YongSuSan in Koreatown and it was a blast!

Mark + Sivan // 11.22.2009 // Westlake Village, California

Mark + Sivan // 11.22.2009 // Westlake Village, California from Charles + Lauren Films on Vimeo.

It was wonderful getting to know Mark and Sivan's families. Both of their parents and siblings/friends poured their hearts out with advice and wisdom during the toasts - advice everyone should adhere to! It all took place at the Westlake Village Inn. Photography by David Michael Photography. It was very intimate, very personal and beautiful. Please watch this incredible afternoon wedding, and feel their excitement and love! Mazel Tov!

Muzeo Anaheim

This is a quick promotional piece we made for a new museum called "Muzeo." Surprisingly, none of the visitors, kids or board members could remember what the name means...

Muzeo Anaheim from Charles + Lauren Films on Vimeo.

Maria + Rick // Malibu Highlights

Hey Everyone! A few months ago I had an amazing weekend with Rick + Maria in Malibu! The pre-ceremony was at The Malibu Beach Inn at Carbon Canyon, which as we found out has many top name stars who frequent there- especially on wedding days!

However; since we are wedding videographers and not paparazzi, it would be beneath us to disclose who we saw, but it was simply awesome! According to the "Star" we talked to she/he said that the Malibu Beach Inn is a way to get away from everyone constantly staring and gawking at you- yikes! They were also refreshed that we respected their privacy not to film them and thought that our bride looked beautiful! It's a gorgeous location and we can see why the best of the best chill out there! But enough of that-

We then followed Rick and Maria to The Sunset Restaurant in Malibu. We had the pleasure of working with Occasions, which if you don't already know is one of the best planning companies out there! The wedding ceremony was phenomenal and the party afterwards was simply fantastic! Rick's Dad actually hired the same singer to play who had played at his wedding- so everything came full circle! Here are a few highlights of the amazing wedding day- enjoy and Congratulations to Rick + Maria once more!



Maria + Rick // Malibu, California from Charles + Lauren Films on Vimeo.

Maria + Rick // Malibu, California from Charles + Lauren Films on Vimeo.

Pavlina + Ted // 10.17.09 // Wedding Highlights

Pavlina + Ted // 10.17.09 // Wedding Highlights from Charles + Lauren Films on Vimeo.

Ted and Pavlina have an amazing story, with families and friends from all over the world. Even though they met and live in Manhattan, they had their wedding at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in Pasadena and the reception at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club. When you are watching the video, look for the cake. The bottom layer has playing cards and 7s for luck in gambling, the middle layer has skis for their love of snow sports and the top layer has the American and Bulgarian flags!