Apr

categories: fabulous reception sites, real weddings

4 years of separation did not stop Jamie and Bryan from making their wedding dreams come true; deployment after deployment tested their bond but on their wedding day, you can see that their happiness is simply unstoppable.

The girls wore navy one shoulder bridesmaids dresses and we really love how they pop against Jamie’s white gown (navy is a color to keep your eye on- it’s a “not boring neutral” that looks good on many people).

Jamie’s aunt created her gorgeous floral designs for the wedding. Jamie tells us: My aunt used a mixture of garden roses, hydrangeas, and calla lilies for the majority of the flowers. She used soft peach and ivory tones for the centerpieces and gazebo and the peaches and oranges for the bridesmaid bouquets and boutonnieres. They were a great compliment to the bridesmaid’s dresses. We were so thankful that she flew in and worked so hard for us!

Look at this little sweetie pie!

Jamie and Bryan’s friend Lindsay created the elegant and simple stationery

LOVE this romantic shot of the bride and groom!

Jamie tells us about her yummy dinner and the cute cake topper: The food was amazing! We had toasted raviolis, skewered teriyaki sirloin, herbed ahi tuna, diced shrimp and vegetables in a pastry shell for the hors d’oeuvres. Dinner began with a salad served with a maple Dijon vinaigrette and followed by salmon and filet entrées that were served with roasted seasonal vegetables and Gouda potatoes. For dessert Mary worked with me to create the most stunning cake ever. It was delicious too; the cake was dark chocolate Bailey’s and filled with a Bailey’s mousse. We really wanted to include our dog in the wedding so our friend made us an adorable custom topper that displayed us with our dog Dolly!

Then the party really got going…there are some really animated reception dancing pics that we love

The highlights video from Kale Fitch Video:

bryan + jamie {highlights} from Kale Fitch on Vimeo.

Congratulations Jamie and Bryan and thank you for sharing your wedding day with us!

Jamie and Bryan’s Real Arizona Wedding Team:

Wedding Coordinator: Danielle Servold, Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center

Ceremony and Reception Site: Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center

Photographer: Trevor Dayley Photography

Videographer: Kale Fitch Films

Bridal Gown Store: Mariee Gallery

Bridesmaids Dresses: David’s Bridal

Suits: Men’s Wearhouse

Florist: Heather Yang, bride’s aunt

Invitations: Lindsay Kain, friend of the bride

Cake: Pastry Chef Mary Fallon, Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center

Entertainment: AZ Celebrity DJ

Ceremony Musicians: Sunland Strings Quartet

Make-up Artist and Hair Stylist: Canyon Falls, Kim Sohyun

Officiant: Jon Svaren

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Mar

Real Arizona Wedding: Brandi and Brendan

categories: bridal fashions, destination weddings and honeymoons, fabulous reception sites, floral inspiration, photography, real weddings, Sedona, Sedona Weddings

Brendan and Brandi had a clear vision for their day- they wanted to share one of their favorite places with their closest family and friends. That place is magical, beautiful and rustic Sedona. L’Auberge de Sedona provided the perfect setting to celebrate and since Brandi is involved in event planning, she knew exactly what she wanted for the look of her destination weekend. The result is intimate, classic and simply gorgeous.

I really love how the floral designs are so natural and lush; the colors and textures are so beautiful

Brandi and Brendan chose Shanandoah Sterling to officiate part of their ceremony- she is a master of blending traditions and a couple’s desire to personalize their ceremony. Needless to say, her ceremonies are very special. You can read read more about her approach to weddings ceremonies here.

Kind of in love with this s’more!

Brandi tells us more about her wedding and the details that made it her dream weekend:

We kept our celebration small in order to accommodate an entire weekend full of activities for our guests. We all enjoyed Pink Jeep Tours the morning of the wedding, and horseback rides and a Cowboy cookout the day after.

Our wedding weekend fell exactly six years from when we first met, which added another special element to the occasion. Fortunately, I own a special events company on the East Coast and had plenty of ideas in advance about the look I wanted for our big day. Working from across the country with a vendor list provided by L’Auberge, I was able to establish relationships with a team of experts with whom I felt comfortable and was able to orchestrate each detail the way I’d hoped. The combination of L’Auberge, Bliss, White Tie, hair and makeup magician Patricia Vega, our superb officiant Shanandoah Sterling and of course, Cameron and Jamelle made for a seamless and even relaxing planning experience. I have to say I miss them all now that the wedding is over!

Our wedding was a group vacation with a romantic twist. Everyone will always remember their visit to Sedona and the love and beauty that was all around. As the bride and planner, I will never forget the many text messages of photos I received simultaneously as our guests first set their eyes upon Sedona on the shuttle ride from Phoenix. I could feel their excitement and knew our wedding weekend would be a once in a lifetime experience, not just for us but for our loved ones as well.

Congratulations Brandi and Brendan and thank you for sharing your day with us!