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Stacey and Eric’s Foothills Golf Club wedding

On her wedding day I met Stacey at her parents home where she was getting ready with her bridesmaids. Covering the walls were the most beautiful old family photos including generations of wedding portraits. Grandparents and great grandparents on their wedding day, some smiling, some reserved, every one a treasure. Stacey was lucky to wear pieces of her family history. A diamond ring, pearl necklace and pearl bracelet each with its own story to tell. Stacey and Eric were married at Foothills Gold Club in Ahwatukee. I really loved Stacey’s bouquet that tied in her lush color palette of crimson and purple. Friends and family danced the night away to celebrate Stacey and Eric’s union. I am so happy for this couple to add their wedding portrait to the family history.

Wedding Venue: Foothills Golf Club
Cake: Robert’s Catering
Flowers: Foothills Floral Gallery
DJ: Rock Around the Clock Entertainment, Inc.
Makeup: Gina Schroeder Creations
Tuxedo: Mr. Formal
Invitations & stationary: Definitely Debra

Paula and David’s Royal Palms wedding- Phoenix, Arizona

Paula and David met on a cruise ship, a trip they were both on with their parents. A trip where everyone else on the boat was about 30 or 40+ years older them. A journey along the Mediterranean Sea is a pretty fabulous place to begin a relationship. Paula and David now both live in Washington DC so Arizona was a destination wedding for them and many of their guests including an whole contingency of family from Italy. During Paula and David’s engagement session last winter they kept me and each other laughing throughout the shoot so I knew their wedding was going to be fun. They had a unique plan for their day with a religious, and emotional, ceremony at Brophy Chapel for their close family in the early afternoon followed by a second ceremony in front of all their guests at the Royal Palms later in the day (with an In-N-Out Burger run in the middle). The historic Royal Palms is an exquisite venue for a wedding with meandering walkways around the property and views of Camelback Mountain towering above. Paula was an absolutely beautiful bride. In my previous engagement session blog post I wrote that David was rather handsome, but on his wedding day in a tuxedo and bow tie he was downright dashing. The party got going with music from the live band Sapphire Sky. One of my favorite parts of the party was when Paula and all her girlfriends danced their hearts out to Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone.” Thank you Paula and David for including me in your wonderful wedding!

Click here to see Paula and David’s engagement session pictures.

Ceremony: Brophy Chapel
Reception: Royal Palms Resort and Spa
Ceremony music: Celebration Strings
Band: Sapphire Sky
Dress: Monique lilheur
Bridesmaids dress: J. Crew
Tuxedo: DNKY
Invitations & stationary: The Paper Source

Addy and Joel’s vintage style wedding

I was in love with Addy’s choice of dress and flowers from the minute I saw them. Addy found a delicate vintage wedding dress from the 1950s and with a feather and tulle birdcage the look was perfectly fitting. The bow toes on all the groomsmen, as well as Joel’s tie were all custom made by a friend and created from Joel’s Hawaiian shirt collection. The yellow roses in Addy’s bouquet, a bouquet made by her mother- in- law, looked absolutely scrumptious and of course sunflowers are my favorite flower. The reception followed at Joel’s mother’s home. The backyard was decorated with bistro lighting, mason jars filled with flowers, burlap accents and a eclectic array of furniture.

Click here to see Addy and Joel’s Mesa engagement session.

Addy and one of her bridesmaids dancing to the Backstreet Boys “I Want It That Way”

Ceremony: St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church
Reception: Private residence
Ceremony music: lona Addler
Caterer: Amici Catering
Hair Stylist: Dry Bar
Dress: Vintage
Party rentals: Modern Revival and Phoenix Theater

Sarah and Trevor’s Foothills Golf Club wedding- Phoenix, Arizona

Sarah and Trevor met on their first day of college at ASU and have been inseperable ever since. Sarah wore a gorgeous veil that her mother made for her and was nothing but smiles and tears of happiness the entire day as she married her love. While Sarah and Trevor stood to cut the cake Sarah’s mother surprised them with Dippin’ Dots for everyone- the futuristic ice cream treat Sarah and Trevor loved together early in their relationship. Congratulations Sarah and Trevor I wish you both much love and happiness!

Ceremony: Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Reception venue: Foothills Golf Club
Foothills Golf Club wedding coordinators: Kelli Walsh & Laurie Stricklin
Cake: Robert’s Catering
DJ: It’s Your Night Entertainment
Wedding dress: Brilliant Bridal
Dress alterations: Alis Fashion Design
Hair: Hairstyles to Remember
Makeup: Amazing Faces

Selina and Derek’s Phoenix engagement session

The search was on for some color along the Salt River in Phoenix for Selina and Derek’s engagement session. We found a few yellow blooms and a ton of lovely natural settings. I love the soft color palette in these photos all peach, yellow and cream. Congratulations Selina and Derek!