rainy day wedding portraits
Michael and Michele are so in love and so HAPPY to be in love that it just shines out of them! I admit that I often tear up during wedding ceremonies, but these two had me misty-eyed all day long! One of the most special moments was during their first look, when they read aloud to one another the vows that they had written.

It was such a beautiful and moving moment! Michele's vows to Michael are so lovely that I would like to share them here:

"I love you, and thank the Lord for bringing you into my life.

I believe in you, the person you will grow to be and the couple we will be together.

You are my best friend, soulmate, confidant, and my greatest challenge. But most importantly, you are the love of my life, and you make me happier than I could ever imagine and more loved than I ever thought possible. I am truly blessed to be a part of your life, which as of today becomes our life together.

On this day, I give you my heart, my promise that I will walk with you, hand in hand, wherever our journey leads us. Living, learning, loving. Life together. Forever.

With my whole heart, I take you as my husband. Acknowledging and accepting your faults and strengths, as you do mine. I promise to be faithful and supportive and to always make our family's love and happiness my priority.

I will dream with you, celebrate with you, and walk beside you through whatever our lives may bring.

You are my person -- my love and my life, today and always.

I love you, Michael."

I just got a little teary again, re-reading them.

I'm so very grateful that I got to be part of Michael & Michele's epic love story! Here are a few of my favorite moments from their wedding day:
view from the Montelucia in Scottsdale
monogrammed gifts in a wedding welcome bag
monogrammed wedding welcome bag
flower girls in the rain
the first look between the bride & groom
the first look between the bride & groom
bouquet with giant protea
touching first look moment between bride & groom
touching first look moment between bride & groom
wedding portraits at Montelucia in Scottsdale
Montelucia in Scottsdale
elegant & modern invitation suite
rainy day bridal party in blue and grey
elegant grey three piece suit
elegant grey three piece suit
modern, monogrammed wedding invitation
lace & tulle gown and grey three piece suit
lace & tulle gown and grey three piece suit
lace & tulle Ian Stuart gown and bouquet with protea
Montelucia in Scottsdale
rainy day bridesmaids in blue
rainy day wedding portraits
rainy day wedding portraits
bougainvillea in Scottsdale
wedding vows
wedding portraits at Montelucia
outdoor wedding ceremony with ghost chairs
ring bearer with a funny sign
lush bouquet with protea
lace & tulle
wedding arch with flowers and draped fabric
bougainvillea in Scottsdale
lace & tulle gown and a grey three piece suit
lace & tulle
outdoor wedding ceremony on a rainy day
flower girls & ring bearers watching the ceremony
wedding arch with roses & protea
rustic ring bearer's pillow
outdoor wedding ceremony at Montelucia in Scottsdale
bridesmaids in blue
romantic Scottsdale wedding ceremony
outdoor wedding ceremony with unique arch
lighting the unity candle
outdoor wedding ceremony at the Montelucia in Scottsdale
outdoor wedding ceremony at the Montelucia in Scottsdale
outdoor wedding ceremony at the Montelucia in Scottsdale
pierced lanterns
cocktail hour with boxwood hedge walls
acrylic signs against boxwood hedge wall
elegant outdoor cocktail hour
wedding reception with blue draped walls and ghost chairs
elegant acrylic menus
wedding reception with blue draped walls and chandeliers
elegant candlelit wedding reception
elegant candlelit wedding reception
first dance as husband and wife
Such an amazing day!

Michael and Michele also chose to hire my photo booth company -- Rendezbooth -- to add some extra fun to their reception! Mission accomplished:
Scottsdale Arizona photo booth
Scottsdale Arizona photo booth
Scottsdale Arizona photo booth
Scottsdale Arizona photo booth
Scottsdale Arizona photo booth
Couldn't resist :).

Thank you to this INCREDIBLE team!
Wedding Planner: Life Design Events // Venue: Omni Montelucia Resort & Spa // Florist/Decor: Butterfly Petals // Dress: Ian Stewart // Bridal Dress Shop: Mariee Bridal // Suits: Celebrity Tux and Tails // Hair: Marissa Bartolo // Makeup: Krystal Makeup Artist // Stationery: Life Design Events // DJ: DJ Ascension // Officiant: Father Jim Hushek // Rentals: Cre8ive Event Rentals & Glamour + Woods // Lighting: Karma Event Lighting & AV // Ceremony Music: Michael Land // Cake: Paula Jacqueline Cakes // Videographer: Serendipity Cinematography // Photo Booth: Rendezbooth // Dance Floor Graphic: Signarama Tempe

---------------------------------------------------------

Equipment used for above photos (film gear for daylight, digital for reception): Contax 645 Film Camera // Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.0 Lens // Zeiss Distagon T* 45mm f/2.8 Lens // Fuji 400 & Portra 800 film // Film developed & scanned by Photovision // Canon 5D Mark III // Canon 50mm 1.2 lens // Canon 24mm 1.4 lens // Canon 70-200 2.8 lens // 2 Canon 600EX-RT Speedlites // MagMod Bounce // 2 Battery Packs // Light Stand with umbrella bracket and cold shoe
+ Comment +