Sheli & Joe

This past Saturday I had my first wedding of the year and was reminded of what I love so much about my job. Sheli & Joe had the most intimate wedding ceremony I’ve ever photographed (or attended). There were 4 guests total, including their officiant. There were no wedding programs, no seating charts or wedding favors, but there was a lot of love. And love is what made it so memorable and special. Love is what it’s all about. Love is what makes me want to do my job. It was such an honor to be a part of their day. I felt like a photographer/bridesmaid

Sheli started the day getting her hair ready at Taglio’s and I met up with her later on at her uncle’s house. The mood was very different than the usual hustle and bustle without all the girls running around, but still full of anticipation and excitement for the day.

Her Nicole Miller gown was to die for!

All ready to go!

Sheli and Joe chose to see each other before their ceremony and here’s a favorite from their first look:

After their first look we took some time to walk around the property and make a few portraits of the happy couple:Like I said, her dress was to die for and I equally loved her headpiece:

This one makes me feel like we could be somewhere on a Greek isle:

Sheli right before the ceremony. It was quite a task to try and get her not to smile

Love the look on her face as she walks up to Joe:

I thought it was a great moment during the ceremony when they both took a peek at their brand-new rings at the exact same time:

On the way to their reception dinner we stopped in Old Town Scottsdale for some quick portraits. This might be my favorite image of the day:

It’s always fun when strangers tell you congratulations. Specially when it’s the live band playing outdoors

A random shot on our way back to the car. Why not, right?

When we arrived at the restaurant there were some flowers and a card waiting for Sheli and Joe as a surprise from a friend back in Minessota. As you can see Sheli was very pleasantly surprised:

It was such a beautiful night so we sneaked in one more photo before I left:

Thank you two so much! I hope you are having a great time in Sedona before you head back up to the snow. Much love to you two!