Courtney and Tyler are, simply stated, a beautiful reminder that love can hit you when you least expect it – And when you’re least ready for it! –  but that’s what makes it the most organic: The sweet simplicity of “Timing is everything.” I met Courtney when she was in Charleston, SC coordinating her childhood best friend’s bachelorette party. She was in search of a photographer to capture a night out with the girls, and a mutual friend put us in contact. From the moment I met Courtney it was like we had already been friends for years. We had the chance to connect and bond on a friendshi ..read more

Looking back in time, wedding cakes used to be all white inside and out. In my opinion, the lack of choices made wedding cakes beautiful to look at but boring to eat. Those days are long gone – today, your wedding cake can dazzle your eyes AND electrify your taste buds. Here are some things to consider when deciding on your cake flavor options. Think about the desserts you love. What was the first dessert you lingered over together? What dessert do you love sharing on date night? What’s the most memorable dessert you’ve shared together? What sweet treat do you crave that turns an ordinary day ..read more

Having live music at your wedding adds an element of elegance that Uncle Bob’s iPhone just can’t be compared to!  Having strings offers a classic, romantic feel to your wedding, the sound of string instruments such as a violin brings volume and incredible intensity to your wedding that will set the mood for your guests. Having a “solo violinist” is perfect for a small and intimate wedding in back yards, parks, or even a chapel wedding.  Take for example Shauna Hormiere who is a passionate violinist with 18 years of music studies, performances, and experiences. Shauna strives to reach ..read more

Wedding planning is a sure-fire recipe for stress and dropped balls while trying to pull everything together! And if this is your first time planning a wedding, oh just pour a glass of wine NOW! After nearly twenty years in the wedding business, my first advice to a new bride is to invest in a wedding planner…best money spent on your wedding!  However, I understand not every bride will have the budget to hire a full-service wedding planner and with the current health concerns around the world, brides are having to scale back and cut budgets to make the best of the situation today.   ..read more

  In 2020 the MIRCO WEDDING became the way most couples celebrated their big day.  With COVID-19 weddings became small yet couples still wanted to celebrate BIG TIME!   The stress of planning a DESTINATION MIRCO WEDDING doesn’t get smaller due to the size of the wedding guest list and having a wedding planner like Stephanie White of Amorous Weddings and Events paid off BIG TIME for Rich and Laurie’s MIRCO WEDDING in the East Valley.      These two wintry weather lovers headed to the sunshin ..read more

Abbas and Ariana met in their high school freshman class when they were 14 and became friends. Today, almost 10 years later, they are best friends who are celebrating the beginning of their life together in marriage. They love to discover new restaurants, but also appreciate a cozy stay-in for movie and cooking night together. During their time of planning the wedding, the desired look was a light and bright feel to the evening, to have guests feel as if they are on clouds. Ariana had one main thought: simple was more. And because her dress was a lot more than simple, she had to balance o ..read more

This shoot was so much fun and so personal! Kara and Eric had a large wedding but wanted to take some time to do some personal and playful photos just the two of them. We set to work creating a theme/styling around Kara’s stunning vintage styled dress and what better way to do that than to team up with the Route 66 Car Club! Eric, of course, fell in love when he saw the Ford Mustang he got to play with for the day. These two high school sweethearts had such a romantic time snuggling and playing in the sunshine at this very unique spot. Coordination/Officiant: Love is Love Events Photography ..read more

Wesley and Lacy’s outdoor wedding was filled with soft yet rustic elements in Central Arizona near Sacaton just south of Chandler, Arizona.  Mixing these two elements together made for a near-perfect wedding day for these two love birds.  Enjoy these images by Red Side Photos.   Wedding Pro’s Who Made This Wedding Amazing:   Venue:  Wellington Ranch Coordinator: Miranda Madison Events Photographer:  Red Side Photos Florals: Lenas Flowers Dresses: David’s Bridal   ..read more

Briana grew up in a small town in the Northern Arizona mountains and really wanted to have a fall wedding back home.  She searched for a wedding venue that offered her everything she needed to make her friends and family feel at home at her wedding.  Briana found a family friend who owns a private estate with a flowing stream on the property and a real working red barn; she was sold on this beautiful rustic location.   To keep that home town vibe the couple wanted to use the best wedding vendors in town, and when you grow up in a small town you know who the best are on a fi ..read more

Take a family farm that was turned into a wedding venue in the West Valley of Phoenix, assemble a team of wedding creators and you get this beautiful styled wedding shoot.  These dark and dreamy images were created by Carly Raes Photography.    Vendor List: Coordinated Design:  Grace Boyd of Gypsy Soul Photography and Taylor Stigsell of Tay’s Timeless Photography Venue:  Rustique Acres Rentals:  Rustique Rentals Model Couple:  Melissa Folsom Bride Model:  Kylee Skinner-Dawson HMU:  Martha Valdovinos Dress Rental:  Opal + June Invite Suite:  ..read more