http://cristiowen.net Arizona Wedding Photographer Cristi Owen Tue, 22 May 2012 23:51:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://cristiowen.net/2012/05/megan-and-richard-wedding-at-the-farm-at-south-mountain/ http://cristiowen.net/2012/05/megan-and-richard-wedding-at-the-farm-at-south-mountain/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 03:06:48 +0000 admin http://cristiowen.net/?p=3801 Megan and Rick got married on the hottest weekend of the year thus far. Luckily, it was at The Farm at South Mountain which has plenty of trees to provide a little shade. Besides they were both so ecstatic to be getting married that I don’t think they even noticed the warmer than usual temperature. Her beautiful bouquets by Cactus Flower: Her lace dress from Uptown Bridal was beautiful and perfect for this setting: Megan looked radiant: Adriana Fontes never disappoints with the make-up. Megan looked absolutely flawless. The details on her dress, the flower on her hair, it all looked so dreamy: Loved to see how happy Rick was. The grey suit and no tie look was perfect for this day! Ceremony details: So many emotions in this moment: And may every couple look at each other this way as they promise their lives to each other: Yay! Married! Such a good looking bridal party. Love these colors together. It was so great seeing all of these girls again. They were all bridesmaids at Roushan and Tony’s wedding. How fun is that? And how great is the belt detail on these bridesmaids dresses?! Love it! And on a sidenote, even little Arden thinks I’m hilarious :). Can’t you see the love here: One more of Megan just because she’s stunning: Love this next image as they walked back to the reception site after we were all done with portraits: First dance Thank you Megan and Rick for allowing me to document your most perfect day. ]]> http://cristiowen.net/2012/05/megan-and-richard-wedding-at-the-farm-at-south-mountain/feed/ 12 http://cristiowen.net/2012/04/sofia-and-chase-wedding-at-paradise-valley-country-club/ http://cristiowen.net/2012/04/sofia-and-chase-wedding-at-paradise-valley-country-club/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:01:28 +0000 admin http://cristiowen.net/?p=3753 I was so honored to photograph Sofia and Chase’s wedding this past Saturday at the Paradise Valley Country Club. Chase is Caitlin’s brother whose wedding I shot last November. You can see those images here. It really was so great to see the whole family again. The getting ready part of the day is so fun to document! Here’s the gorgeous bride getting some final touches on. Hair by Shalise with Le Studio and make-up by Debbie Verver. Sofia’s mom had an impressive collection of vintage designer jewelry for the girls to choose from. I think Paige just found the perfect earrings and bracelet: Sofia looking gorgeous: Love her engagement ring: And how awesome that their Cartier wedding bands match. LOVE. Her Miu Miu shoes were the prettiest shade of pink: Stunning.  And I absolutely love her Monique Lhuillier gown: All the beautiful ladies. So great that they each picked their own LBD. Some of the great jewelry the bridesmaids wore: The guys were so fun! Love the detail on the groomsmen ties. Sofia and Chase opted not to have a first look. So here he is seeing his bride for the first time: It was such a beautiful day! Florals by the always amazing Table Tops Etc. Thank you all for being so fun and easy going! Much much appreciated :). One last photo of the cute couple after sunset and right before their grand entrance: Just a few of the beautiful reception details: Their mother/son dance was so fun! It’s always a great party when The Hamptons are playing! Cheers to a couple who is truly made for each other! ]]> http://cristiowen.net/2012/04/sofia-and-chase-wedding-at-paradise-valley-country-club/feed/ 5 http://cristiowen.net/2012/01/the-perfect-way-to-kick-off-2012-engagement-sessions/ http://cristiowen.net/2012/01/the-perfect-way-to-kick-off-2012-engagement-sessions/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:32:44 +0000 admin http://cristiowen.net/?p=3578 Gina as a bridesmaid for Nicole and Adam in 2010: And now Gina as a bride to be with her fiancée yesterday: The full post is coming soon, but I just wanted to say how much I love seeing familiar faces and the relationships I’m lucky enough to build through my business. P.S. If you haven’t clicked the Facebook like button above for my business before, you might want to go do that right now. Need a good reason? Because tomorrow I’ll be announcing a fun GIVEAWAY for a FREE SESSION + HIGH RES IMAGES. Stay tuned!]]> http://cristiowen.net/2012/01/the-perfect-way-to-kick-off-2012-engagement-sessions/feed/ 0 http://cristiowen.net/2011/12/ashton-and-patrick-wedding-at-the-camelback-inn/ http://cristiowen.net/2011/12/ashton-and-patrick-wedding-at-the-camelback-inn/#comments Mon, 26 Dec 2011 02:23:27 +0000 admin http://cristiowen.net/?p=3500 My last wedding of the year was a very special one.  Not only was it the most beautiful day we’ve had in weeks, but the bride and groom came all the way from Texas and it was my first military wedding. Adriana Fontes working her make-up magic. She never ceases to amaze me. Some beautiful details against the desert landscape: Bridesmaids gifts: Love it when brides choose details unique to them. Ashton wore cowboy boots and her bouquet had a beautiful peacock feather for her something blue. Her gorgeous flowers are from Amy’s Floral Designs.Her bridesmaids were truly awesome and so supportive:Beautiful, beautiful Ashton:Right after their first look:Truly awesome groom’s details: Yes, these girls watch America’s Next Top Model:Such a fun group!Watching his beautiful bride walk down the aisle… Their ceremony was very touching. Their reception had so many incredible details. Here are just a few: Everyone should have a sushi bar at their wedding! First dances: By far the coolest cake cutting ever:Absolutely LOVE her fur stole:Cheers to a perfect wedding day and a long and happy marriage:Ashton and Patrick, it was so great to meet you both! Merry Christmas :)!]]> http://cristiowen.net/2011/12/ashton-and-patrick-wedding-at-the-camelback-inn/feed/ 2 http://cristiowen.net/2011/11/caitlin-and-adams-wedding-at-the-desert-botanical-gardens/ http://cristiowen.net/2011/11/caitlin-and-adams-wedding-at-the-desert-botanical-gardens/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:16:19 +0000 admin http://cristiowen.net/?p=3449 Caitlin and Adam’s wedding day was elegant, modern, romantic, and a perfect compliment to the desert surroundings. Heather from Outstanding Occasions coordinated their whole day and she was incredible to work with. I started the day at Caitlin’s mom’s house where she started getting ready: Brooke did an amazing job with her make-up and I’m completely obsessed with the bow on the back of Caitlin’s wedding dress: Her gorgeous flowers were by the always amazing Petal Pusher. Love it when guys have fun details and Adam’s guitar cuff links were super fun! After their first look we took some time to walk around the Botanical Gardens and take some portraits of the gorgeous couple: Caitlin belongs on a runway: The girls dresses and the guys ties are from J.Crew Love the fact that Caitlin’s bridal party included just her two sisters: Adam’s sister, Hannah and Caitlin’s brother fiancee, Sofia. The guys looking super handsome: I’ve shot four weddings at the Botanical Gardens and the ceremony took place in a different location each time. This gorgeous space is the Ullman Terrace: Succulents are my favorites, so needless to stay I was in love with all their details. Their super sweet desert table. The cake and cupcakes were by Butter & MeMike Mancini always knows how to get the party going: And I will leave you with this image wondering what happened right after this moment::).]]> http://cristiowen.net/2011/11/caitlin-and-adams-wedding-at-the-desert-botanical-gardens/feed/ 6 http://cristiowen.net/2011/11/megan-on-her-wedding-day/ http://cristiowen.net/2011/11/megan-on-her-wedding-day/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:14:34 +0000 admin http://cristiowen.net/?p=3376 Just wanted to post a photo of my gorgeous friend Meg on her wedding day. You may have read about Meg on my blog before here and here. Although I ran out of time to actually post Meg’s food diaries, our grocery store tour, and follow up meetings, I documented it all with photos and may someday backtrack it and blog it all. In the meantime, I just wanted to say how proud I am of her and all of her hard work.]]> http://cristiowen.net/2011/11/megan-on-her-wedding-day/feed/ 0 http://cristiowen.net/2011/11/annie-josh-wedding-at-the-arizona-biltmore/ http://cristiowen.net/2011/11/annie-josh-wedding-at-the-arizona-biltmore/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:25:00 +0000 admin http://cristiowen.net/?p=3409 If you spend any time at all with Annie and Josh it quickly becomes pretty evident that they are just meant to be together. They compliment each other so well and are such a joy to be around. As usual I started the day with the girls getting ready: Annie was radiant: And Josh didn’t dissapoint either: After their first look, we got a chance to walk around The Arizona Biltmore for some portraits And then it was off to the ceremony: I think the horah should become a tradition for all weddings. SO.MUCH.FUN! And what better way to end the night than with a sweet creation from Classic Cakes and Confections:And a big thank you to all the vendor who made their day so special: Venue: Arizona Biltmore Coordinator: A Day to Cherish Make-Up: Sarah San Marco Hair: Taryn Senseman Flowers: Designs by Design Videography: Legacy DJ: Citron Entertainment Cake: Classic Cakes and Confections]]> http://cristiowen.net/2011/11/annie-josh-wedding-at-the-arizona-biltmore/feed/ 3 http://cristiowen.net/2011/09/jackie-luis-wedding-at-kwataqnuk-in-montana/ http://cristiowen.net/2011/09/jackie-luis-wedding-at-kwataqnuk-in-montana/#comments Sat, 10 Sep 2011 23:39:47 +0000 admin http://cristiowen.net/?p=3299 Jackie and Luis were married this last weekend in Polson, Montana at the KwaTaqNuk resort by the beautiful Flathead Lake. Here are some images from their day:Venue: KwaTaqNuk Florist: St-Char-Ro (side note: LOVED her bouquet. The branch wrapped around the stems… Brilliant!) DJ: O2 DJ Productions (side note: love these guys and they are actually here in AZ). Bride’s dress: WTOO from I do I do Bridal Paper Designs: Idieh Design (side note: she’s great and she’s here in AZ too). Jackie and Luis, I hope you are having a blast in Colombia and happy birthday(s) to you both.]]> http://cristiowen.net/2011/09/jackie-luis-wedding-at-kwataqnuk-in-montana/feed/ 4 http://cristiowen.net/2011/08/lindsey-and-ryan-wedding-at-lauberge-de-sedona/ http://cristiowen.net/2011/08/lindsey-and-ryan-wedding-at-lauberge-de-sedona/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2011 23:33:08 +0000 admin http://cristiowen.net/?p=3259 Photographing Lindsey and Ryan’s wedding was such a great experience. It all felt so calm and organized from beginning to end. And I love it how she made her entire wedding day very personalized to the things that really mattered to her. As always, I started the day with the girls getting ready. Lindsey opted to have her closest friends there with her but didn’t have them as official bridesmaids. No matching dresses or bouquets, no walking down the aisle or standing during the ceremony. Just her favorite girls spending time together in preparation for Lindsey’s wedding day. As Lindsey said it herself: “This is like prom on crack”. Their unofficial wedding party: There were a few raindrops right before the ceremony for good luck and for Lindsey to be able to show off her fabulous Burberry umbrella and galoshes. Once again proof that a first look prior to the ceremony does not take away from the moment the bride walks down the aisle: L’Auberge de Sedona is such a beautiful venue. No decorations needed. How adorable is Lindsey?! These Kate Spade toasting champagne flutes are my favorite ones to date. Love the modern simplistic look. First Dance OutdoorsI posted many more images from their wedding day on my facebook page at: www.facebook.com/cristiowenphoto Vendors: Ceremony Site: L’Auberge de Sedona Reception Site: Cucina Rustica Florist: Bliss Floral Bride’s Dress: BCBG Bride’s Shoes: Kate Spade Groom’s Suit: Banana Republic Videographer: Wam Weddings]]> http://cristiowen.net/2011/08/lindsey-and-ryan-wedding-at-lauberge-de-sedona/feed/ 2 http://cristiowen.net/2011/08/jessica-and-hunter-wedding-at-labeurge-del-mar/ http://cristiowen.net/2011/08/jessica-and-hunter-wedding-at-labeurge-del-mar/#comments Sat, 06 Aug 2011 02:33:06 +0000 admin http://cristiowen.net/?p=3207 Jessica and Hunter were married this past weekend in a gorgeous ceremony in Del Mar, California. It was so great to work with everyone there. They sure made me feel at home :) As always, I started the day with the girls getting ready:A close up of the bands: And the whole invitation suite: Jessica was beaming with happiness and looked absolutely stunning: Hunter’s dad gave him these super cool cuff links: The breathtaking ceremony site: I never post recessional photos but Jessica’s parents were too cute not to share. So happy! Love it!Such a fun and gorgeous group. And a few of the newlyweds: So many beautiful details: What a great setting for cocktail hour: Hunter’s brother gave a really touching and funny toast. I also love the apron Jessica had on during dinner. A great way to make sure the dress stays clean :).Jessica and Hunter I feel SO honored to have been a part of your day. Thank you!]]> http://cristiowen.net/2011/08/jessica-and-hunter-wedding-at-labeurge-del-mar/feed/ 9