Upon first glance, you might think Jessica and Marti’s wedding is unique since they are a gay couple but once you see the pictures, you’ll see that they are not all that different from the other couples we feature. Every wedding is special because of the two people getting married; Jessica and Marti obviously have love for each other, they planned their wedding thoughtfully, they look all dolled-up and they are starting a beautiful future together…isn’t love wonderful?

One thing that stood out to me when I saw the couple’s portraits was how Marti looks at Jessica with complete adoration…so sweet

The couple tells us a little bit about their ceremony: The church had these amazing floor to ceiling windows that provided amazing light and the beautiful desert as a back drop. the ceremony was conducted by our dear friends, who were also a gay couple.

Isn’t this church gorgeous? It seems like the perfect place for a wedding.

Jessica and Marti each had a bouquet- I love how one is brighter than than the other but they use some of the same flowers to unite the look

Jessica and Marti tell us about their reception, which sounds like quite the feast! The reception began a cocktail hour with a raw bar, passed appetizers, and an anti-pasta station. We did our first dance to everything but the girl’s version of “Tougher than the Rest”, right after our entrance. Both of our fathers gave speeches. We then had a plated dinner in the art gallery. For desert we moved into another room with the Shine Coffee airstream truck for people to get coffee and espresso drinks made to order and a doughnut station where people could dress up their doughnuts. We then danced the rest of the night with our friends and family. Because food was such a huge focus of our wedding, our guestbook was a cookbook for people to sign. As party favors, we gave our guests card with our favorite recipes and some recipes of the food served that night.

As a coffee lover, I totally LOVE the idea of the Shine Coffee airstream truck- besides the fact that they serve coffee, it’s really cool looking!

Congratulations Jessica and Marti and thank you for sharing your day with us!

Jessica and Marti’s Real Arizona Wedding Team:

Ceremony Site: Shadow Rock Church

Reception Site: Bentley Projects

Photographer: The R2 Studio

Bridal Gown: Vera Wang

Florist: Table Tops, Etc

Invitations: The Letter Office

Caterer: Fabulous Foods

Coffee Truck: Shine Coffee

DJ: Ray the DJ

Linens: Inside Outfitters, Inc

Happy Planning from your Arizona Wedding Blog!

Kelly

 

 

 

 

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Little did we know that when Sarah Hagerty of Hagerty Photography took the pictures at our Moulin Rougue event last fall, we would be facilitating a delicious friendship. See, Sarah took pictures of the color coordinated, super sparkly, deliciously chocolate orbs known as Bedazzle My Bon Bons at our party and when Sasha from Bedazzle saw them, she went nuts!

Sasha was in need of some new pictures and Sarah was in need of some bon bons for a party…you can see where this is going. The result is an unexpected friendship and a delicious idea for your next event (hint hint: the bon bons are fabulous for wedding favors and Sarah is a wonderful wedding photographer)!

Since you can get the Bedazzle My Bon Bons in almost any color and yes, they have matching cupcake liners, the possibilities are endless- I can definitely see them gracing a reception candy bar, a bridal shower sweets table, a wedding cake, just about anything!

Many thanks to Sarah of Hagerty Photography for sharing her talents!

We originally became familiar with Bedazzle My Bon Bons while planning our Summer/Fall 2011 Cover Shoot. See what I mean about their versatility?

(Photography By: Hollye Schumacher Photography)

Happy Planning from your Arizona Wedding Blog!

Kelly

 

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