Wedding Tips

1. Write your own vows. No please don’t see this as another “task” to add to your never ending list of things to do. What's better then your own vows that you wrote that has your heart and soul poured into it?

2. Secure all necessary permits where the photographers and videographers will shoot. Videographers and photographers need permission to shoot in most places. Telling them it’s for your wedding usually doesn’t work out so be prepared and receive all permits. It’s better to be safe then to be sorry later on.

3. Clear out everybody behind the Bride when she enters the church, no coordinators, couturiers, security guards, chaffeurs, kids etc.

We want that moment to be clutter free and full of emotion. Heck, it’s a once in a lifetime moment!

4. Walk slowly. Very slowly down the aisle. We want to capture every single moment to count. If everyone walks fast down the aisle it feels as if everything is being rushed. Everyone should take a deep breathe and just enjoy the moment.

5. Ask the music ensemble at the church NOT to play anything during the vows and rings exchange. Not only will this make the rites more solemn but it will also lend us greater flexibility in editing the footage (ie. no classical music or an instrumental annoyingly mixing with your choice of background music later on). Make them cry because of the moment.

6. Allow us to light the reception venue. A compromise can always be arrived to preserve the ambience and to adequately see whoever’s on stage.

Always remember that what looks good to the eye might not look good on camera. Always ask for advice or suggestions when you’re meeting with your videographer or photographer.

7. Have a first/last dance. It looks great on pictures and video. Don't be too conscious of the people around you or our cameras. Just look deep into each others eyes and think of how much you love each other and how great your lives will be together.

8. If you have a presentation during your reception, please RENT an HD projector from a professional. It really doesn’t cost that much more. And you are saved from the hassle of setting up the equipment, figuring which cable end goes where, getting disappointed because the resolution and projection quality is poor. Rent, rent rent! Don’t borrow from the office nor bring your personal one. You never know when those expensive bulbs will blow out. If you need advice on which equipment to rent, always ask your videographer (if their providing something to play) or your wedding coordinator.

9. When you are starting to get ready always tell your makeup artist to setup where there is a maximum amount of natural light. Artificial light is good but nothing can beat natural light. Your natural skin tone looks so much better under natural light!

10. Turn off all music when you are getting ready. We understand that music adds a certain vibe during the getting ready but when music is blasting through the speakers our sensitive mics can't pick up the conversations that are going on inside the room. Everything and anything during the wedding day is an opportunity to pick up great audio to use in your feature film or your highlight films. If there is music blasting we won't be able to use the audio during the getting ready portion of your day.

Wedding Music videoSoo + Ricky

Emilie + Tyler Wedding Highlight Film

We absolutely loved this wedding!!! Emilie and Tyler were so awesome!!!

Throughout the whole day you just feel the love and fun radiating out of these two. Everything they said and did was filled with love. All their friends and family were just as remarkable as they were too!

The wedding ceremony and reception took place at a lovely little place called Huron Substation. It provided a beautiful and very cozy atmosphere and the decorations were absolutely beautiful!

Emilie and Tyler we hope nothing but the best for you guys!!! We at Cloud 9 Cinematography had an AMAZING time!!!


Wedding short film 17 minutes


Cinematography + Editing : Cloud 9 Cinematography
Wedding Planner : Fresh Events Company
Photographer : Kari Kochar
Cake Artist : Auntie Em's
Makeup Artist : Meiko at Kelly Zhang
DJ : DJ IG, Red Shoe LA
Venue : Huron Substation

Regina + Eric Wedding Highlight

Regina and Eric. These two are the nicest people we've ever met. They were so quiet from the get go but their deep love for each other really shined extremely brightly throughout the day. It's been extremely long since we had a chance to film on a boat and they certainly did not disappoint. We had an extremely great time filming and even more fun editing. Regina and Eric, we wish you guys nothing but the best. Have fun in Hong Kong and be safe!!!

Christina + David

5 minute Highlight



15 minute short film



This was an amazing wedding. Our first wedding at Cal Techs beautiful campus couldn't have been better! Christina and David really showed how much they love each other throughout the day and because of that they made the films that much better!

The reception was decorated with what seemed like handmade and handpicked ornaments and boy were they perfect for this wedding. The guests weren't required to wear a suit and tie, it was all casual! Throughout the day everyone was enjoying themselves with the games, photo booth, all you can eat ice cream and tacos!!

We truly felt what a close knit family and friends everyone was to Christina and David. Congrats to Christina and David!!! We at Cloud 9 wish nothing but the best for you guys!!!

Hanna + Jason

Ludia + Jacob

Ludia and Jacob's wedding was gorgeous! All the decoration seemed to naturally grow out of Calamigos Ranch. I don't know how they did it but boy was it a pleasure filming! The people were awesome, the decoration was awesome, the vows were awesome and the surprise dance was extremely fun to watch and film! It truly shows that Ludia and Jacob love each other very much.

We also met an extremely talented and all around nice guy in Brian Kent of ABM Wedding Photography. We had such an awesome time working with Brian and his photos of the wedding came out beautiful! Check out the photos he took here

Anna +FranK

So Youn + Kenneth

5 min Highlight


30 min Full edit version


Talk about gorgeous! The venue was beautiful, the bride was beautiful, the groom was beautiful? no he was handsome and everyone who attended was beautiful! Everything about this wedding made the whole team smile.

Congrats to So Young and Kenneth!!!

Cristalle+ Edward concept video

Wedding Concept Film


Wedding Highlight Film