Brian and Kristina are getting married later this year in California but decided to do a Sedona engagement session. They flew into Arizona only to find out that we were having an unusually wet and snowy week! It didn’t bother them though, and I love their sense of adventure and amazing attitudes. We hiked in the snow and the rain, and this shoot turned out to be an all-time favorite of ours. We couldn’t have asked for a nicer couple or a more beautiful backdrop.
Mandi + Marty got married at Arcosanti, an incredibly unique location about an hour’s drive north of Phoenix. They planned the ceremony in less than two months – she DIY-ed a bouquet and flower crown, her mom made a cake – and they said their vows in a small grove of trees, with their closest family and friends standing in a circle around them. They realized it didn’t make sense to wait for someday when they would have more money or more time to plan the “perfect” wedding. And it reminded me — don’t we sometimes do that with our own lives? We think that we have to have it all together before we can truly experience life. Thank you Mandi + Marty, for reminding us to grab life, wherever we are, just as we are and enjoy all the beauty right here and now.  Much love to you both!
Briana + Scott got married at a family ranch, tucked away in the desert just north of the Valley. The ranch has been in Briana’s family for years, so it was a meaningful spot for these two to say their vows and celebrate their commitment to each other. Â A LOT of love and effort went into the preparations for this wedding (it’s not a simple task to take a non-wedding venue and turn it into a place that can host hundreds of people!) Â but we think the result was well worth it.
Briana + Scott, thanks for inviting us to photograph this incredibly special day. Much love to you both!
Last month, we flew to northern California for John and Amanda’s destination wedding in the beautiful Sonoma wine country. Â We met John and Amanda through one of our favorite previous wedding couples, Danny + Kelsey, whose wedding we shot back in 2012. Â John and Amanda are such incredible people and they gathered their closest family and friends to celebrate with them in a gorgeous location overlooking a vineyard.
Big thanks to all the vendors who made this day come together so seamlessly:
Ceremony:Â St. Rose of Lima Church
Reception: Sbragia Family Vineyards
Wedding coordinator: Pilar Mustafa, So Eventful
Catering: Park Avenue Catering
Florist: Barbara Bellantoni, family friend
Cake/Dessert Bar: Moustache Baked Goods
DJ: Good Time DJ
Officiant: Fr. Darrin Merlino
Hair/Makeup: Elle Lui Salon
JT + Amanda, you guys have such huge hearts full of love for each other, as well as love for your friends and family. We’re so glad to have captured these moments for you — enjoy this first look at your beautiful day. xo
Olivia + Steve got married last month at Meson Sabika in Naperville, a leafy suburb of Chicago.  Olivia and Steve were so joyful and you could tell that all that mattered to them that day was their commitment to each other and sharing their joy with their friends and family, many who traveled from all over the world to be with them. Tears flowed and laughter was abundant, and it was our privilege to capture it all!
Olivia + Steve, you inspired us with your love for each and love for God. Enjoy this first look at your day! xo
