Irina + Ryan
July 3, 2010
Memorial House
Salt Lake City, Utah


BEFORE THE WEDDING

Occupations: Economists

How the couple met: We met via a mutual friend/coworker at a Canada Day party

How he proposed: Ryan took Irina to where they went on their first date. They walked to the first place they ever sat down together, he went down on one knee and proposed.


WEDDING

Ceremony Place: Memorial House, Memory Grove, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Date: July 3rd, 2010

The bride wore: A red and gold saree for the ceremony, and a white silk gown afterward

The groom wore: A gold sherwani for the ceremony, and a dark grey suit afterward


RECEPTION

Reception Place: It was a wedding and a dinner. No reception.

Wedding music: Classical guitar for the wedding march and bollywood songs afterward [DJ Moazzem from Emkay International].

Menu: lamb vindaloo, parsi fish curry, saag aloo, masala vegetables, rice, bread, pakoras [Utah Food Services]

Cake: Chocolate and vanilla, 4-tiers, butter creme frosting [Wedding Cakes By Dawna]

Colors: Red, white, gold

Flowers: Hydrangeas courtesy Kathy Swiss

Décor elements: Flower arrangements (Kathy Swiss) and handmade centerpieces (Stephanie Long), silk table runners (nameless Chinese vendor in Beijing)



MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT

Bride's answer: The wedding ceremony was perfect. I was holding my breath to hear every word that Ryan said, it was in a perfect location and my dream outdoor wedding. During the ceremony, I was thinking so much about Ryan and myself, that the world around us had disappeared and it was just us getting married. It was wonderful.

Groom's answer: The wedding ceremony.


HONEYMOON

Place: (pending) Dominican Republic

A memorable moment of the honeymoon: We'll keep you posted!


WEDDING ADVICE

Relax and enjoy the wedding. It goes by very quickly. If at the end of the night, you're married to your true love, you can consider it a success! Spend time talking to your friends and family, because they will say things that they will never tell you on any other occasion.



































VENDORS

Rings: Birks & Sons, Canada

Invitations: Ideal Products, Bangladesh

Guest book: It's a secret!

Photography: Opie!

Bridal gown: The saree is from Tangail Kutir, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The white dress is from a tailor in the Silk Street market, Beijing, China

Alterations: misc tailor at Westgate Mall, Ottawa, Canada

Hair and Makeup: Janae @ Lunatic Fringe, Salt Lake City, Utah

Bridesmaids' dresses: somewhere in India

Groom’s Tux/Suit: The sherwani is from Orly in Kolkata, India; the suit is from Hugo Boss in Ottawa, Canada

Flowers: Kathy Swiss, Pleasant Grove, Utah

Decorations and rentals: Linen rentals from UFS and Memorial House, centerpieces from Stephanie Long, St. George Utah

Catering: Utah Food Services, Salt Lake City, Utah

Cake: Wedding Cakes by Dawna, Pleasant Grove, Utah

Venue: Memorial House, Salt Lake City, Utah

Entertainment/Music: DJ Moazzem from Emkay International, Murray, Utah

Wedding favors: Pearls and ties from various vendors in Beijing, China

Wedding planner: Bride & groom with lots of help from family!

Officiant: The Hon. Shauna Graves-Robertson

Transportation: Avis Car Rental, yo!

Guest lodging: Utah's Best Vacation Rentals (.com) and SLC's finest downtown hotels...

So, I'm about 4-6 weeks behind on blogging. I'll be posting more photo shoots and weddings to try and get caught up. Here is Amber and Chad's bridal session that I shot in mid July up Millcreek Canyon. These two got hitched on July 31st. Congrats guys!

<3 Opie

Adriana + Landon
June 25, 2010
Salt Lake Temple
La Callie

BEFORE THE WEDDING

Occupations: Students. Landon is attending BYU & Adriana is attending UVU.

How the couple met: We met last August 2009 at a bon fire through mutual friends.

How he proposed: On a Sunday evening Landon disappeared with the excuse that he had to "study" for finals. After a while of not hearing from him at all (NOT normal) I decided to give him a call. He didn't answer. I tried again a few more times and still no answer. Finally Landon called me back and told me to meet him at this special spot that we had previously taken walks to. As I was walking I saw Landon down the path sitting on a bench. When I got there he had written the cutest letter. The letter had inside jokes and sayings that we had together. After I read it Landon got down on one knee and proposed!

Bridal shower/Bachelorette party: My Friend Autumn and her mom, Kim, threw me a wonderful bridal shower about a month before the wedding. The night before the wedding my mom, sister, cousins, aunts, friends etc. went and got manicures and pedicures.

Bachelor party: Landon went with the boys to watch a movie.

WEDDING

Ceremony Place: Salt Lake Temple

Date: June 25, 2010

The bride wore: A dress by Anjelique. I got it at The Perfect Dress in Cottonwood Heights. I absolutely loved it!

The groom wore: A grey tuxedo from Men's Warehouse. It looked incredible!

RECEPTION

Reception Place: La Caille in Sandy, UT

Wedding music: DJ Eli Fillmore. He played a variety of music and did an amazing job! We heard about him through La Caille's preferred vendors list.

Wedding song: Man and Wife by Michelle Featherstone.

Cake: Granite Bakery & Bridal. The brides cake was a cheesecake flavor and cream filling. It was an ivory 3 tier cake with cascading fondant flowers in varying shades of yellow highlighted with green fondant leaves. The groom's cake was a german chocolate cake with caramel filling. It was in the shape of Texas (where Landon is from) with a collage that had a Taiwanese flag, a BYU logo & a football reflecting where Landon served his mission, where he goes to school and his participation in BYU football. I was very impressed with how it all turned out!

Colors: Butter Yellow & Kiwi Green with Ivory & Grey accents.

Theme: French Garden Wedding.

Flowers: Flowers by Pamela

Décor elements: Lots and lots of flowers in everything from center peices & cake decor to wedding party accesories. We also had table over lays, paper flower balls hanging from ceiling and a moss letter monogram (the letter 'J') hanging at the head table to resemble our last name, Jaussi.

Unique details: All the wedding favors were homemade. My aunt made solid chocolate mini wedding cakes in white, milke and dark chocolate. We then decorated them with a glistening sugar over lay and a small white & yellow flower on top. They were adorable! We also made the paper flower balls. A lot of work but everything paid off and looked amazing.

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT

Bride's answer: After leaving the temple it was just Landon and I driving to our luncheon. I remember looking at him and feeling so peaceful and happy to be with my HUSBAND. He was my husband now, finally!

Groom's answer: The first time Adriana referred to me as her husband outside the temple when we were taking pictures. It was very surreal, in a good way.

HONEYMOON

Place: El Conquistador Resort in Puerto Rico

A memorable moment of the honeymoon: Jet skiing in the Caribbean while Landon continuously attempted to tip us over. I was freaking out to say the least.

WEDDING ADVICE: Enjoy being engaged, don't get too stressed out over the little things because it will all come together. For the wedding day also enjoy and have fun. Take moments throughout the day to just let it sink in so it can truly be the best day of your life.

VENDORS

Invitations: We designed our invitation and had them printed by Jaffa Printing

Photography: Opie Foto

Videography: Mike Dunn Videography

Bridal gown: The Perfect Dress

Alterations: Melissa Blackburn Alterations (she's amazing!)

Hair and Makeup: Cynthia Dean from Enizio, she's incredible as well.

Bridesmaids' dresses: Designed and hand sewn by a family friend.

Groom’s Tux/Suit: Men's Warehouse

Flowers: Flowers by Pamela

Decorations and rentals: Sweet Simplicity LLC by Melissa Bowen

Catering: La Caille

Cake: Granite Bakery & Bridal

Venue: La Caille in Sandy, UT

Entertainment/Music: DJ Eli Fillmore

Wedding favors: Homemade by my amazing Aunt.

Wedding planner: Melissa Bowen from Sweet Simplicity LLC

Guest lodging: Vacation Rentals by LaDonna