Magdalene & Nick

From the very beginning, this celebration refused to play by the rules. It opened not with stillness or soft strings—but with movement. With Hava Nagila lifting spirits and bodies alike, as Nick and Magdalene were raised on chairs by their guests, spinning in laughter. It was a nod to tradition, yes—but also a mirror to who they are: playful, present, and endlessly in sync. Their energy never dipped. From their Spanish matador moment at the start (yes, really), to an impromptu pre-vow kiss, to whispered lines that felt like inside jokes with the universe—this day moved with rhythm and realness.

After their outdoor ceremony, guests made their way to the carousel—another spin, another celebration. In the edit, the motion of the day carried through: the lift of chairs during Hava Nagila and the merry-go-round’s whirl echoing each other with intention. Different scenes, same spirit. The film embraces the unfiltered moments—Magdalene’s “don’t mess with my hair,” Nick’s stumbles mid-vow, and yes, even their officiant quoting “I am Groot”—all woven together in a story that never takes itself too seriously and never stops moving.

Solo shot by Adam Nirmaier