The preparations started at the salon and the girls finished getting ready at Tassie’s aunt’s place – who happens to be my mother-in-law .

This may be my favorite picture I’ve taken in a while:

No kidding, this image is from their first look. Completely candid. And yes, I cried during their first look. It was so touching.

The cute couple pre-ceremony:

And the whole crew. What a handsome bridal party!

They pretty much made my heart melt during the ceremony:

The priest who married Tassie’s parents said a special blessing for their rings:

I thought it was really great how the intentionally only put the ring on each other’s finger half-way, allowing the other person to put it on all the way as a symbol of their mutual commitment to each other.

After the ceremony we made a pit-stop at a local burger place called Richwines Burgerville (my favorite burger place). Smart couple as the bride and groom rarely get a chance to eat at the reception.

They did it!

The reception was beautiful in true Montana style. TJ & TJ, I hope you are having so much fun on your honeymoon. Love you!

And back in April I photographed a wedding at DC Ranch Country Club with Jennifer Bowen. What a gorgeous venue! All the details were impeccable too. Here are a couple of shots from Steve and Mirav’s wedding day:

Now I’m going back to my vacation . Pictures of our fun time here to come soon!

I chose a few of the bouquets from weddings I photographed last year and this year to help all the brides out there who are looking for ideas for bridal bouquets.

This one is from Mirav and Steve’s wedding which I shot with Jennifer Bowen (and have not blogged yet). I love how soft and delicate it is but the “bling” around the ribbon adds a touch of “drama”:

Left: from Nicole and Adam’s wedding: very classic and elegant and the deep color in the orchids complemented the bridesmaid dresses so well.

Right: from Colleen and Brad’s wedding: I love the organic feel of this one. The mix of color, the variety of flowers, and different heights give it the just- picked-from-the-garden look, which I love. from Nicole & Chris’ wedding: the orange is so vibrant and the broach adds a whimsical personal touch to the bouquet.from Mary & Bret’s wedding: a simple and sweet mix of roses. And the ribbons around the stem tie in to the wedding’s color scheme.from Leslie & Danny’s wedding:  this one is so feminine and delicate. The stems completely wrapped in ribbon is a nice luxurious detail.Left: from Kristina and Brian’s wedding: roses and orchids similar to Nicole and Adam’s, but with darker hues which look stunning against a white dress.

Right: from Krista & Kelby’s wedding: a mix of roses similar to Mary and Bret’s but the addition of the greenery gives it a more organic feel.from Kristin and Brian’s wedding: this bouquet reminded me of some of the bridal bouquets I saw in Italy. They are smaller in size than the American bouquets and had very unique flowers.from Emily and Matt’s wedding. I shot this wedding in Alabama with Amelia Strauss and I fell so in love with the pink, furry-looking leaves that when I first posted this picture I asked what they are called and a few blog readers chimed in and I guess there are a couple of different names for it: celosia or coxcombs.Left: from Kelly & Panos’ wedding: such a striking mix of colors. It has the same super cool flower as Nicole and Chris. Again, not a florist. No idea what the name of the flower is. Can anyone help?

Right: from Aimee & Loreto’s wedding: another mix of roses and orchids but in a more monochromatic look than Adam and Nicole’s or Kristina and Brian’s.  Speaking of monochromatic… Love the all white bridal bouquet from Amanda and Ryan’s wedding. This one has a little bit of sass with a tiny bit of green here and there and the copper leaves make it so perfect for a fall wedding. These leaves were actually placed upside down on the bouquet so the bottom is the green top part of the leaf. Such a great idea!This is from the wedding I shot with Kimberly Jarman at the Valley Ho. Erica’s bouquet with the deep red and black feathers has a very 50′s glamorous look to it. But the best part about this one is that the bride pinned her mother’s necklace to the bouquet. The berries on this one just make me happy! It’s another roses and orchids combo, but it’s so fun to see how all the bouquets look so different with the slightest changes even when the main flowers are the same. This is from Brittany and Dave’s wedding I shot with Megan Resch.Left: from Christina and Eric’s wedding. So simple and beautiful. The mix of the colors in the calla lilies is very eye-catching.

Right: from Sheli and Joe’s wedding. Although they were married in January, I think this would also be another perfect bridal bouquet for a fall wedding.

Orange being my favorite color, I couldn’t be more excited about the color scheme Nicole chose for her wedding and pretty paper makes me happy:Nicole was a beautiful bride (and please take note of those fabulous shoes):

Her dress is from Lillian Lottie by Casablanca

I also loved the dresses she picked for her bridesmaids. It’s such a unique color. The dresses are from Lillian Lottie and the designer is Love by Enzoani.

Their First Look was so touching:

I think there’s a chance Nicole may have liked her gift:

The happy couple before the ceremony:

So many gorgeous details! And their idea for the escort cards was so unique. Each table was named for its flower centerpiece and the guests names were pinned next to not only the name of flower but the flower itself. Beautiful and unique. And the hanging crystals and flower vases were to die for!

Yes, that’s a proud father

Chris got a little choked up as Nicole walked down the aisle:This moment right after their first kiss says so much:

And this moment gets to me each and every time.

We just couldn’t pass up the beautiful light so we took a few more portraits after the ceremony:

And it’s time to celebrate! Here are some of the flower specific centerpieces I mentioned earlier. So clever! Their reception was filled with touching and funny toasts, happy friends, supportive families, a lot of hugs, smiles, plenty of dancing, and lots and lots of love:Vendors:

Officiant: Mike Kennedy

Florist: Noble Flower Shop

Invites: The M Press

Cake: La Dolce Pesca

DJ: Ray the DJ

Hair: Dolce Salon

Make-up: Sara Painter

Videographer: Taken

If I had to get married tomorrow in Nicole’s wedding gown and shoes I’d be more than happy to. Her wedding gown from Mariee by Junko Yoshioka was so simple with subtle details in all the right places. And can I say that I’m in love with the bolero that goes with it? Wow! So gorgeous! (scroll down for photos of the bolero). And you can probably see it, but just in case, the stunning strappy sandals are Badgley Mischka.I have a soft spot for sister relationships as I absolute adore my own sister and can’t imagine my life without her in it. Mandy was getting ready to help Nicole put her shoes on but they just had to stop and share a hug first, because that’s what sisters do.Nicole all ready to go and looking stunning! And here’s that bolero I mentioned earlier. Wow, right?!Nicole’s bridesmaids were so much fun! If you feel like you recognize lower half number one on the left, that’s my bride Kristina and lower half number three is Gina, who was also Kristina’s bridesmaid! It was so much fun to see them again. Their adorable dresses are from Twirl by Jenny Yoo and the shoes are from Nine West. Adam and Nicole had a first look which allowed us to get some portraits of them before the ceremony at Sanctuary:We then left for the Brophy Chapel for their ceremony. I don’t think they could have possibly been any happier And I’d love to say a big thank you to Ann Marie at Brophy Chapel. She was just so helpful and sweet to me. I’m truly thankful.

A few more photos at Brophy Chapel and Sanctuary:Nicole’s jewelry complemented everything so perfectly. Her bracelet was custom made by Lani.

The flowers and centerpieces were done by Table Tops Etc and I’m sure it goes without saying it but aren’t these gorgeous?! The pale pink and blush colors really softened the black and white color scheme. The cake was by Julia Baker Confections and sadly I never got to have a piece, but it looked stunning and I’m sure it was delicious.The first dance always says it all and these two are in for a really fun life together!Isn’t it sweet how these two were holding hands while watching the dances and toasts? Nicole’s dad’s speech spoke so strongly of their father-daughter relationship which made watching their dance even more special:Rocklobster is the best 80′s band in Arizona. They are awesome and really know how to get a party going. Jeff Bills with Serendipity was their videographer and said he caught me dancing on film. Ooops! But when the party is this much fun I can’t help but join in. But don’t worry I’ve mastered the whole shooting while dancing thing .Dear Nicole and Adam, your wedding was so full of love and joy! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of it. I am sure you are having a blast on your honeymoon and I hope you enjoy your images.

The whole day took place at The Fairmont Princess Scottsdale and I learned that they are one of the few venues in Arizona that provide kosher meals.

Danny’s wedding day gift to Leslie. I especially loved his note to Leslie:

Leslie reminds me of Jennifer Connelly. Isn’t she gorgeous?!

Here’s proof that you can get exactly what you want with a little determination. Leslie found the perfect dress but it was sleeveless and with an open back.  She bought is anyways and had it altered to make sure it was appropriate for her ceremony but still fit her taste. I couldn’t believe how perfect it looked! I must remember to get her seamstress’ number!

Such a simple moment, yet so special. This is Leslie’s brother checking out her wedding ring:And the veil goes on! Leslie truly had the “bridal glow”

During the first part of the ceremonies, men and women start the celebration in separate rooms. During the men’s celebration (the Tisch), among other things, the tana’im and ketubah are signed. There is also some drinking and singing. Both mothers are also allowed to crash the “boys only party” for a few minutes when they come in and brake a plate together to signify the binding nature of the conditions.

Here’s Danny at the Chatan’s Tisch:

And here’s Danny on his way to the Bedekin where he gets to see Leslie for the first time and place the veil over her face:I love Leslie’s reaction (and everyone else’s!) as she gets to see Danny for the first time! Danny with his parents right after seeing Leslie:And off he goes to the ceremony escorted by his friends:Leslie and her dad right before the ceremony:The wedding ceremony:Their chupah was absolutely beautiful. It had intertwined vines which I noticed was also represented on their ketubah:I find the breaking of the plate so exciting!

Woo-hoo! They are married. I was expecting a kiss but there wasn’t one. However, the smiles on their faces here are just as special!After the ceremony the bride and the groom get to have some private time called Yichud.Once they come back, it’s time to celebrate! The dance floor was divided down the middle. The girls got to dance on one side and the guys on the other side. I have to say the boys’ side was a little crazier!

Danny and Leslie then got to sit down on their sides of the dance floor and watch their guests perform for them:Danny’s mom and Leslie’s mom had a special little skit prepared:After dinner Leslie and Danny did get to dance together The celebration concluded with the same seven blessings (Sheva Brachot) that were recited during the ceremony:Once the party was over we got to go back outside and take a little time for portraits of the bride and groom:I really loved Danny’s rhinoceros cuff links! So cool! They are from Banana Republic.Thank you two so much! I really loved being a part of your day. I hope you are having a great time in Maui! Mazel Tov!

I started the day with Colleen and her girls at the Marriott in Old Town Scottsdale:Allison Pynn was her make-up artist. She was great and so prepared! She even had a bag full of straws. I was impressed.Her beautiful wedding gown was from Demetrios in Scottsdale:Loved her Calvin Klein wedding sandals:Oooooh it’s time for the dress:Love this moment:A keepsake from the girls:Reading a card from Brad:It’s okay to be a little jealous, Colleen looked stunning!Their first look was so special. And even though Brad was initially against seeing each other before the ceremony and a little hesitant about the whole thing, his exact words were: “I’m so glad we did this!”. Yay My favorite image of the day:Loved all their bouquets by Flowers with Flair:

Such a sweet moment right before the ceremony:

Let the party begin!So many great moments! Colleen and Brad, thank you for trusting me so much and for making me a part of your day. I appreciate it more than I can put into words.

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!

An image from yesterday’s wedding that makes me happy

At the end of December I had the opportunity to shoot yet another wedding with Jennifer Bowen. I know I talk a lot about Jen on my blog, but she truly has a special place in my heart.
Sunny & John were married in their backyard in a beautiful ceremony. There were so many cute kids at this wedding so get ready to see a lot of cuteness.

Sunny on her way to see John for the first time:

Their first look. And by the way, this is totally candid.

Sunny’s two requests for photos: One by the cactus…

… and one with the sunset:

Going back inside to get ready for the ceremony:

I’ve warned you… lots of cute kids

I always like to check out the competition

Isn’t he just the most adorable thing ever?!

They created quite a reception ballroom in their backyard:

The kids’ tables:

Their first dance:

It truly was a gorgeous Arizona winter night:

Congrats again to Sunny & John

And make sure to check Jen’s blog for more photos and all the vendor details. Thanks again, Jen!

I have been really excited to write a “year in review” blog post as it has definitely been a life-changing year for me.  There’s so much to say but I most definitely need to express how extremely blessed I feel to have photographed each and every one of these couples. They have all impacted me in different ways and I am better because of them. This was my first year as a full-time wedding photographer and all of these couples will always have an extra special place in my heart. I also could not be anymore thankful to all of the photographers who photographed these weddings with me and the ones who asked me to come photograph weddings with them. It’s incredible to me that I was able to reach my goal of photographing 20 weddings in my very first year. This goes to show how incredible my clients truly are. Thank you for your referrals, your kindness and your loyalty. I appreciate it more than I could ever put it into words. It is really exciting to know that some of my brides from this year will be bridesmaids in weddings I have booked for next year.

In 2009 I was given the gift to be able to have my dream job and I enjoyed every second of it. Even through all the challenges of starting up a business, I smiled and thanked God for this amazing blessing. As I am given the chance to continue on this journey I hope to be able to help others by sharing what I’ve learned. And on that note, I need to once again thank Jennifer Bowen for her willingness to share her knowledge, her referrals and for her friendship. I hope to be able to do this forever and continue to learn and grow each day. I look forward to all the couples I will meet and the love stories I will be given the honor to witness in 2010.

Happy New Year!

While I was visiting my awesome friend, Amelia during one of my favorite trips ever, I got to help her out and photograph Emily and Matt’s wedding. And just like I fell in love with everything else in Birmingham, I fell in love with these two as well. Not to mention, their friends, the beautiful church, their wedding details, the food, the colors, everything really!

Emily started the day at this salon, and just look at what a gorgeous day it was!

After the salon we left for the church where she finished getting ready:

Her shoes were so adorable!

Amelia made fun of me for loving all the fall leaves so much, but when you live around cactus you kind crave these things.

Matt’s gifts to Emily:

Their first look was soo touching. Can’t you just see how much he adores her?!!

Hmmm, seriously, just how cute can a couple be?

And super sweet too!

We then headed outside for some portraits:

A few candids of Emily while she watched Amelia photograph Matt:

I loved these leaves under her bouquet! I have no idea what they are called, but if any of you flower experts know what this is, can you leave a comment below please?

Emily was just so happy all day she was literally skipping through the streets during portrait time:

I love this wall Amelia found and I love it how Matt is just cracking up over something Amelia said.

Emily was such a great bride! Look at her sitting on the ground in her wedding dress and as happy as can be

Orange being my favorite color, I LOVED her color scheme!

I had a great time photographing Matt’s portraits:

Some guy details…

And some girl details. Can you believe Emily made those gorgeous necklaces for her girls?! Loved them!

And just one more shot of the pretty pink/orange leaves I am obsessed with:

I asked her to wear her basket like a purse for me and look at all the cuteness she came up with!

Such cute girls!

While Amelia got ready for the ceremony I got to do a big bridal party shot. I LOVE big group shots! And do you see Dakota Fanning on the right?

I wasn’t allowed to take photos during the ceremony but I snapped this one through the window:

Mr and Mrs!

Pretty awesome party!

Elizabeth reminds me of Reese Witherspoon! She was so much fun!

Emily dancing with her dad:

One of the funniest bouquet tosses ever!

Morgan’s boyfriend caught the garter. I guess she’s getting married…

Congrats you two. It was such an honor to participate in your day. Amelia, thank you so so much!

Amanda and Eric were married on November 14th in Scottsdale. Amanda got ready in the hacienda at the  Scottsdale Cottonwoods and I really loved this room:

I was so happy to see my favorite make-up artist, Celestial.

The radiant bride:

I thought her bouquet was so elegant and perfect for a fall wedding:

Her awesome girls:

Cute matching shoes:

These guys were so much trouble! And with 10 of them I definitely had to work hard to keep them in line

The ceremony was so beautiful and meaningful:

Amanda and Eric snuck in a little kiss half-way through the ceremony.

Who knew a backyard wedding could be so gorgeous?!

It was a super fun party!

Jennifer’s catering provided the super yummy food.

Such a beautiful night!

And you can see some of their first look photos here.

You just know that any wedding that starts with Jimmy Choo‘s s is going to be absolutely fabulous:

Their wedding was at one of my favorite hotels in Scottsdale, the Valley Ho:

Getting ready:

Aleasha, their wedding coordinator, delivered Justin’s gift right before their first look:

Their first look was my very favorite moment of their wedding day:

The Valley Ho is full of fun spots for pictures:

Erica’s mother’s necklace was sewn into the her bouquet:

While Kim was photographing the girls I saw this really cool light coming through and asked the guys for a quick photo opp:

Adorable flower girl and her cell phone

Erica and Justin had a traditional Jewish ceremony. Since, not all of their guests were Jewish they included explanations of the different rituals in their wedding programs. I loved learning more about the Jewish traditions and I will be sharing what I learned with you. The following explanations are from their programs, which by they way, were so pretty!

As Erica entered the Chuppah she walked seven full circles around Justin to show her devotion to him. This is a very old ritual which varies in practice, but it is generally thought of as the bride creating a wall of protection around the groom:

The Chuppah symbolizes their new home and life together as husband and wife. It is open on all sides to offer unconditional hospitality to all guests:

Note Erica’s ring here doesn’t look anything like the ring you saw a few images earlier… Justin proposed to Erica while on a trip to Alaska and since he was afraid of bringing the “real” ring with him and losing it, he proposed with an empty box… Then, they fashioned a ring out of rope, which is the ring they used for the actual ceremony. Yes, I got all teary-eyed over it. And as if this wasn’t enough sentimental detail for one wedding, the sash on Justin’s fedora is from the same fabric as Erica’s wedding dress.

The sharing of the wine represents a commitment of sharing and forms a connection between the bride and groom. They each drank from two Kiddush cups. The first cup belonged to Justin’s father, and the second cup was a gift from Justin’s mother for Erica and Justin to continue to use in their Jewish home life.

The first photo on the top right is their Ketubah. This is a Jewish wedding contract outlining the vows and commitments of the bride and groom, which they sign prior to the ceremony.

As you can see from one of the photos above, Erica and Justin had their cocktail hour on the rooftop of the Valley Ho. It was quite romantic if I may say so myself

The reception had an Old Hollywood glamour feel to it all:

During the Mother-Son dance:

More reception fun:

Make sure to check out Kim’s blog for some amazing photos and all the vendor details.

This past Saturday I had the honor of photographing Krista & Kelby’s wedding. This is a really looong post as I just couldn’t narrow it down to a manageable amount and I don’t believe in sneak peeks or splitting up posts. So here you go!

We started the day at the Sheraton downtown where Krista & Kelby got ready:

Then we headed to The Bentley Projects where their ceremony and reception took place. We stopped along the way for some fun portraits.

Yes, these nice guys carried the couch outside for me

The Bentley Projects was such a fun space to shoot in. I loved it!

These centerpieces were so unique and a I felt they were the  perfect balance of romantic and industrial which complimented the space perfectly. Barb Hanson was their florist – sorry no website.

This has got to be my all time favorite cake shot. The art behind it is just perfect. And their cake topper is from Krista’s grandparent’s wedding. And it tasted absolutely incredible! And they even served it with chocolate dipped strawberries. Let’s just make it my favorite cake ever. Period.

I just read on Fleur de Lis‘ website that they have complimentary cake tasting Wednesdays and Thursdays. I might become a regular.

Krista had me tearing up the entire ceremony…

… all the way to the very end.

Some more reception details… How great is that door with their seating chart!

Not very many couples have awesome art behind them as they dance for the first time as husband and wife:

In case you were wondering, Kelby was nice, Krista was not. Cristi is being nice and not posting Kelby’s cake face picture.

Krista had an impromptu father-daughter dance and I am so glad she did. It was very touching.

Krista was the epitome of the perfect bride; she was overtaken with joy and cried good tears, during portraits she never once worried about her dress getting dirty, she just focused on Kelby and their love for each other the entire time, and then she celebrated their perfect day with their amazing family and friends.

It was an awesome party! And I do have to mention that I have worked with some great DJ’s in the past but I have to be fair and say that Jeremy from Ray the DJ was absolutely incredible and so great to work with. Thanks for being so great and making my job so much easier and enjoyable. I really appreciate it, Jeremy!

Some photobooth fun courtesy of The Candid Guest.

And to end, something a little different that I kinda fell in love with :

Krista and Kelby, words cannot express how special you two are. Thank you for trusting me to document your special day. I am really excited to see what wonderful things the future holds for you both.

Beth and Matt’s wedding this past Saturday was so much fun! I met Beth and Matt this past April for their engagement session at the Desert Botanical Gardens and ever since then I couldn’t wait for their wedding.

Let’s start with some details:

Beth’s friend who did all of the girl’s make-up was absolutely amazing! All the girls looked flawless and they were all on time . She’s starting her own business so I will be adding her information for all of you soon. I was truly impressed with her work.

A really fun surprise about this wedding was one of Beth’s bridesmaids, Amy. Amy’s wedding was the first wedding I ever photographed with Jennifer Bowen before I even started to blog. It was her wedding that pushed me to want to be a full-time wedding photographer. Before this, I had only photographed weddings for family and friends. Needless to say, it was really special for me to see her and Jeremy again.

And now for a really fun twist of fate, I had already photographed Beth since she was one of Amy’s bridesmaids! Here’s a photo I took of Amy and her girls (including Beth). Isn’t this awesome?!

Beth’s grandmother was so much fun and I loved her camera!

Beth had some pretty incredible girls supporting her throughout the day. She’s a very lucky girl to have so many wonderful girlfriends.

I love the look on Beth’s mom’s face as she see’s her daughter in her wedding dress:

The beautiful bride:

Their first look was so touching:

A few portraits before the ceremony:

I really love this one:

Beth’s dad walked her down the aisle:

Matt looking at his bride:

I really loved the ceremony site at the Double Tree Paradise Valley. It was beautiful and had some nice even light throughout the whole ceremony, allowing for some beautiful photos.

All of Beth’s bridesmaid’s got to pick their own black heels:

I think every couple should take a few minutes during their ceremony to look at all of their guests who are there to support them and take it all in. Such a special moment.

Beth’s grandmother again. I just adored her

Married!!

Fun bridal party

A few more details:

Their reception was quite the party:

Beth and Matt, have a blast in Hawaii! Thank you for the wonderful day and for being so awesome!

Last weekend I drove to Tucson for Vanessa and Gabriel’s wedding . I was really excited for this day ever since I met Vanessa and Gabe during their engagement session. They are such warm and welcoming people. I just knew their wedding would be filled with love, friends, laughter, dancing and a whole lot of smiles… And I was so right!

My friend Jenny came along with me and got some really great images. Make sure to check her blog for some more images of the day.

Vanessa’s little sister helping her with the dress:

I think Vanessa is my first bride ever to put her dress on before make-up. Brave girl!

The beautiful bride:

Can’t forget the rings…

Vanessa with her girls:

The guys cracked me up the entire time:

Specially at times like this:

According to them, Stevie (Gabe’s nephew) was not only the ring bearer but also the official patron bearer. P.S. Love his chucks

The super fun bridal party:

They were married at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Tucson:

Right before the kiss… Can you feel the anticipation?! LOVE this moment:

Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Figueroa:

Fun church exit:

Time for some happy portraits:

The reception at the Tucson Museum of Art:

Some reception details:

Their grand entrance:

The happy couple during their first dance:

So much emotion!

These little girls were just adorable and I love this moment I caught:

Vanessa and her mother-in-law:

This cake looked sooo good! Sadly I left without having a piece…

Vanessa and Gabe, thank you so much for having me as a part of your day and for being so easy-going, fun, and for making us feel like part of the family. I hope you always have this much fun together! beijos

Kristina and Brian were married this past Saturday at the Camelback Inn and it was such an incredible celebration. Their families were so close to them and you could feel all the  joy, love and support all day. It was truly an honor to be able to be there and document this amazing day for them.

All the gorgeous details…

Her super cute flats from Banana Republic:

Her stunning dress from Demetrios:

Ah, the flowers… So much color and detail! All flowers by Brady’s Floral.

I really love the getting ready part of the day. Her make up was by Julie Koeth and hair by Taglio Salon.

Kristina’s sister fulfilling her matron of honor duties and writing her toast

Loved these girls!

Kristina’s necklace is a family heirloom:

Such a fun group! Their super cute dresses are from Twirl:

Kristina’s niece (Kelli’s daughter) was such an adorable flower girl:

Good looking bridal party:

And gorgeous couple!

Right before the ceremony:

Their minister, Andy Ragone,  did such a great job that I even shared some of his words of wisdom with my husband when I got home.

Loved the way Brian is looking at Kristina here:

And the way Kristina is looking at Brian here:

Kristina’s parents:

Married!

Again more gorgeous details by Brady’s Floral:

First Dance:

Kristina and her dad:

The Hamptons were amazing and had everyone out on the dance floor. It was quite the party! This was a rare more quite moment that I loved.

Kris and Brian you two are so much fun to be around. Thank you again! I hope you are enjoying Maui right now

Last weekend I flew out to St. Louis for my first official destination wedding and I couldn’t have asked for a better couple. Aimee and Loreto are so incredibly thoughtful and laid-back… I love them! Their family and friends were equally thoughtful and oh-so-much fun!

We started the day bright and early with Aimee and her girls at the Zangara salon:

Aimee and her sister wore mechanic shirts while getting ready and I couldn’t stop laughing.  Here’s Aimee a.k.a Randy:

Love this shot of Aimee’s sister… so proud:

Final touch ups:

I thought it was hilarious (and very handy, may I add) that Aimee’s hair stylist gave her some tips on how to greet her guests and still keep her hair and make-up intact:

Some beautiful details:

Love this moment:

The gorgeous Little Flower Catholic Church:

Aww, he sees his bride:

Cutest ring bearer. Ever.

Time to celebrate!

The reception was held at the Missouri Botanical Gardens and it was just beautiful:

Thanks, Aimee and Loreto. I feel so lucky to have been a part of your wedding day. Thank you!