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May 19, 2010Carnival Themed Love
May 4, 2010
I loved photographing this event, but I have decided instead of me telling everyone what a great time I had, I am going to let you read a few things that the bride learned about the wedding day and what she felt about the day.
The one thing I learned……
Weddings are best with a theme. I find it unfortunate that that most people think luau or princess when it comes to themes. There are great themes that could be as simple as your favorite foods. I know that our carnival theme was followed in everything. From the decorations to the invite it was all carnival. But I also kept in mind that I was planning a wedding not an 8 year olds birthday party. There is a way to class up almost everything. We had a lot of people who came to the wedding just to see what it was about. We had so many people say that the invitation was just so intriguing….they had to come.
How I came up with the theme…..
It is all about the dress. I knew exactly how I wanted my dress. I wanted big and colorful and that is what I got. I also knew I wanted a casual atmosphere where people could come and have a good time. And, of course, I wanted unique. It all just came together from there. I love carnivals…especially pictures of vintage carnivals with the pennants and striped tents. I just started making a list and the carnival theme was born. But really, it really did revolve around the dress.
My favorite part of the wedding……
I have two favorites. I loved the flower girls. Their dresses just came together so great. I really played up the fact that nothing really had to match and that I had such fun little girls. I also loved the food. Although I did not even have a bite of anything I just loved the feel. So many people milled around the cotton candy and popcorn. And the hot dog cart was a huge hit!
How Ed and I met……
Ed and I met here in Utah in our singles ward and it was love at first sight….for me. I chased him for about a year before he finally decided to date me. We dated for a year and on October 10th 2009 Ed surprised me and flew me to Disneyland where he proposed in front of the castle.
Vendors
Cake – Aubry Bennion
Cupcapkes – Aubry Bennion
Food – Brown Brothers Catering
Dresses – Riva Juarez
Flower Girl Dresses – Shabby Apple
Photographer – Andrea Hanks
Headbands and Veil – Ann-Michelle Neil
Make-up – Ashlee Winegar
Hair – Chani Chapman
Luncheon -The White House
Reception – Wheeler Farm Activity Barn
Nathan and Heather
December 31, 2009
Hello blog readers! Meet Nathan and Heather. The first time I met them was as they were coming out of the temple on their wedding day. Nathan, Heather and their families traveled all the way from Wyoming for the wedding, and it was great to finally meet them in person. (Thank you Kathy Barton for the referral. You are the bomb!) This is one of the reasons I love working on a referral base, I get to work with the most amazing clients. As for Nathan and Heather? They are definitely in for an adventure together. I have never seen a bride smile so much. EVER. The chemistry between these two was awesome. Talk about sparks! I loved watching them interact, and the funny thing is by the end of the day I felt like I had known them for a really long time. They, as well as their families, are very open, caring and a lot of fun to be with. The day of their wedding the thermometer marked a whopping 17 degrees and it amazed me how fabulous they both looked despite being half frozen. Thank you to both of you for a great day and congratulations on the wedding!
Falling in Love
March 12, 2009
I shot this wedding last September and let me tell you I think fall is a fabulous time to get married. With gorgeous leaves, nice cool weather, pumpkins, caramel apples, and let’s not forget about Halloween. What is there not to love about it? This darling couple decided after the ceremony we would sneak away from the church and take photos at a nearby park. We had such a great time and I must say it was pretty cool to capture a few photos of the couple on a Harley. There was just something in the air that day, maybe it was more than just it being my favorite time of year. Oh yes now I remember, it was a young couple crazy in love and you can’t beat that!
Dancing In The Rain
February 19, 2009
I photographed the details of Steve and Alexa’s wedding last August. It was a gorgeous day complete with blue skies, scattered with the occasional rain shower. Steve and Alexa had the greatest reception and if I had to sum it up with one word it would be PARTY! They chose to have a gorgeous backyard reception where everyone danced the night away, even when it started to rain. These people knew how to get their groove on. It was wonderful meeting this dynamic couple and I am sure they will have many more dances throughout the years, perhaps even some in the rain.
