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Siobhan and Dustin’s Phoenix, Arizona engagement

I am really thankful that I listened to Siobhan and Dustin and did not reschedule their engagement session. The morning and early afternoon were plagued with thick gray clouds and rain throughout the valley. As our scheduled shoot time got closer it stopped raining so after some texts and phone calls we decided to go for it and hoped for the best. It turned out to be a beautiful evening as the sun peeked out from behind the clouds. We started at the Desert Botanical Garden where Siobhan and Dustin will be getting married in the spring.  We then headed to downtown Phoenix for some more grungy urban shots. Earlier in the week I stumbled upon the Valley of the Sunflowers along 6th Street in Phoenix so I was excited to take Siobhan and Dustin there. Valley of the Sunflowers transformed a 2 acre vacant lot into a field of sunflowers- which happens to be my favorite type of flower.

Tracy and Nate’s Boojum Tree engagement- Phoenix, Arizona

Tracy and Nate were such a sweet couple to photograph during their Boojum Tree Hidden Garden engagement session. Boojum Tree is a funky, eclectic and super colorful venue that always makes for fun photographs. Tracy has amazing clear green eyes and the most wonderful curly red hair, I always wished my hair was that color like Anne of Green Gables. All my congratulations to Tracy and Nate. I wish you both nothing but happiness.

Jennifer and Todd’s Foothills Golf Club wedding- Phoenix, Arizona

Congratulations to Jennifer and Todd! The weather was absolute perfection for this sweet couple. They could not have asked for a better day to highlight the beauty of the Arizona desert for all of their out of town guests. Jennifer looked gorgeous and was glowing the entire day, from the moment she put on her gown to the final dance of the night.

Venue: Foothills Golf Club
Flowers: Wendell Design Group Florist
Ceremony Music: Roger Paull
DJ: Citron Sound

Why should you hire a wedding planner?

Wedding coordinators can be an invaluable resource for any bride planning her wedding. They know how to work magic under pressure and help turn your fantasy wedding into a reality all while maintaining a budget. As a photographer I find working with a coordinator makes my life infinitely easier because there is a go to person for any and all questions that can and will arise.

Here are some reasons to consider hiring a planner for your wedding:

Eliminate unnecessary stress:
Let the wedding planner deal with arranging the table cards, aisle runner, cake stand, centerpieces, programs and on and on and on. A wedding planner can keep all of your vendor contracts organized and payments on time. A planner can also help you with the details from choosing linens and flowers to advice on wedding etiquette and traditions.

Be a guest at your own wedding:
A wedding planner is there so you and your family can actually enjoy the big day and not worry about when the cake will be delivered or what to do with the gifts at the end of the night. The coordinator can run the rehearsal and over see the ceremony. She can be there to cue the quartet when you walk down the aisle and make sure your champagne flutes are filled before the toasts.

Save you time and money:
Experienced and educated wedding planners know great vendors and can help you find the perfect florist, videographer, band, makeup artist, officiant, etc.. that will compliment your style and budget. Wedding planners will help you make the most of every dollar you spend. I love a DIY couple who wants to put their personal touch on the wedding. A wedding planner is not going to take that away from you she is simply going make the entire process as seamless and stress free as possible. Knowing someone is in your corner allows you to focus your energy on your health, your job and your family.

Please feel free to email me (segall.laura@gmail.com) and I will be happy to send you a list of some trustworthy and creative wedding planners in the Phoenix metro area.

Jennifer and Neeraj’s Ahwatukee wedding- Phoenix, Arizona

Jennifer and Neeraj were married at a beautiful ceremony at Mountain Park Community Church in Ahwatukee. The reception followed at Foothills Golf Club, a scenic desert location with an awesome staff. Jennifer had a fantastic dress that converted to cocktail length for the reception. I also loved her purple color scheme and gorgeous cake. The reception had a lively mix of country, pop and punjabi music that got everyone on the dance floor. Thank you Jennifer and Neeraj for letting me document your special day!

Ceremony: Mountain Park Community Church
Reception: Foothills Golf Club
Flowers: Flowers by May
Cake: Let Them Eat Cake
DJ: Windy City DJ