Kelli and Luke had their wedding back in July at Market Street Grill in Cottonwood, Utah. Kelli decided to go with a 10x10 two tone leather album. She selected a textured copper leather for the spine and a soft brown leather called "Bomber Jacket" for the main leather. Beautiful.

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Back in the summer I submitted a photo of one of my sample albums from Kelli and Brian's fall wedding. Brian and Kelli's wedding colors were royal purple, orange, and copper. I was one of the 8 winning photographers that got a custom album slip cover made. The slip cover design was inspired by the cover of the wedding album. I love the simple and clean white exterior and then BAM lovely purple and gold lining on the side of the slipcover. Stunning! You can check out the complete fall collection at ChrysQ's Luxe Slipcovers.

Bride's if you want one of these lovely slip covers to protect your album then contact me for pricing. opie@opiefoto.com

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Lynn + Jarom
August 12, 2010
Timpanogos Temple


BEFORE THE WEDDING

Occupations:

Chelsey and James got married on Sunday at The Point. I can finally post Chelsey's bridal pictures.

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Nikki and Johnny's wedding was featured on Utah Bride Blog yesterday. Check it out.

I shot Mariah and Brad's bride and groom session all the way back at the beginning of August. Yes, I'm that far behind on blogging. These two got hitched on Friday the 13th day of August.

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Kelli + Luke
July 17, 2010
Market Street Grill
Salt Lake City, Utah

BEFORE THE WEDDING

Occupations:

Kelli: Health and Safety Advisor

Luke: Small Business Consultant and Part time student

How the couple met: We went to high school together

How he proposed:

We went to Cancun last year and our first night there we went on a walk along the beach. We walked out on this empty dock as the sun was setting, when we got to the end of it he got down on one knee.

Bridal shower/Bachelorette party: Group of friends went out to dinner and just hung out at friends house.

Bachelor party: VEGAS

WEDDING

Ceremony Place: Market Street Grill Cottonwood

Date: July 17, 2010

The bride wore: A gown from Fantasy Bridal

The groom wore: A suit from J. Crew

RECEPTION

Reception Place: Market Street Grill Cottonwood

Wedding music: String Quartet

Wedding song: Make you feel me love - Adele

Menu: Chicken, Shrimp, and Clam Chowder

Cake: Chocolate caramel toffee and almond poppy seed.

Colors: white, green, purple

Flowers: hydrangeas and peoniesMOST MEMORABLE MOMENT

Bride's answer: We got our food and were able to go sit out on the patio and eat, just me and Luke. It was great to have those five minutes or so just to be able to sit and talk with Luke without any distractions.

Groom's answer: Having all our friends and family there... the whole day was great!

HONEYMOON

Place: Maui, Hawaii

A memorable moment of the honeymoon: We stayed at the Sheraton which is right next to Black Rock where we spent every day snorkeling and relaxing on the beach.

Super cute engagement session in Park City, Utah. I went to the University of Utah with Laura's sister and we were both in the photography program. I was thrilled when Laura told me she got engaged. I'll be shooting their wedding at the Salt Lake Temple on November 6th.

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Nikki + Johnny
August 7, 2010
Sapa Sushi Bar and Grill

BEFORE THE WEDDING

How the couple met: at a business training

How he proposed: he tricked Nikki into giving a welcoming speech at the company Christmas party. Little did she know it was his plan to get her in front of the whole company so that he could ask her to marry him!

Bridal shower/Bachelorette party: At Cafe Trio in Cottonwood on the patio

Bachelor party: Waldorf in Park City

WEDDING

Ceremony Place: Sapa Sushi Bar and Grill

Date: August 7, 2010

The groom wore: Suit from Zara

RECEPTION

Reception Place: Sapa Sushi Bar and Grill

Wedding music: mix of lounge, 80's 90's Pop, and Greek Music

Wedding song: I got a feeling, Black Eye Peas

Menu: 3 different kinds of sushi, lamp chops, massaman beef, teriyaki chicken, saffron rice, chapche noodles, salad

Cake: So cupcake, various flavors, greek desserts, and mom's famous cowboy cookies

Colors: orange, coral, gold, white

Theme: modern with a touch of Asian influence

Flowers: red, orange, and yellow tones. roses, james story orchids, fern curls, coxcomb, dahlias

Décor elements: orange hand fans, Asian themed favor boxes

Bride's answer: the whole night was memorable! The ceremony was my favorite part. I love that we had our closest family and friends speak at it and we wrote our own vows.

Groom's answer: When Nikki was walking down the aisle it was really emotional for everyone. I couldn't get over how stunning she looked and the song was perfect.

HONEYMOON

Place: Maui, Kauai

A memorable moment of the honeymoon: Being ultimate tourists and trying a lot of excursions, but also sitting on our patio looking out on the ocean, drinking coffee and playing rummi 500!

WEDDING ADVICE

Give your vendors, and people involved their artistic freedom and don't stifle them with too many guidelines. That way they can do what they do best, and they are the expert in their craft, so they know best!

Rings: custom made at crown jewelers 801-467-1115

Invitations: Presto Print 801-355-6131

Rehearsal dinner: Sapa Sushi bar and grill

Photography: Opie Foto

Bridal gown: I Do Bridal

Alterations: Maria at A Bride Beautiful. She is amazing!

Hair and Makeup: Peggy Aagard on hair, Makeup done by me!

Bridesmaids' dresses: Nordstrom

Groom's Tux/Suit: Zara

Flowers: Rachel Osguthorpe- she is amazing at what she does and incredible prices and creativity! She did those all from her basement! - rosguth2@yahoo.com

Decorations and rentals: Done by us!

Catering: Sapa

Cake: So cupcake

Venue: Sapa

Entertainment/Music: Dj V 801-256-9866

Wedding favors: Greek tradition party favor with jordan almonds inside. It symbolizes fertility.

Officiant: Brother in law, Shawn Trujillo

Oh, I just love fall engagement photo shoots. I shot Brittany and Frazier's engagement session at Wheeler Farm. Brittany and Frazier are having their wedding in mid October in San Diego California. Guess what? They are flying me out there to capture the whole event. I'm super excited for this destination wedding.

I would love to hear some feedback. What outfit do you like more? What photo is your favorite?

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Lynn and Jarom got hitched on August 12th at the Mount Timpanogos temple with a wedding reception at South Worth Hall in Provo, Utah. I shot their super cute bridal pictures at memory grove and Lynn brought along some cute signs.

I would love to hear your feedback. What photo is your favorite from the shoot? Do you like the idea of using signs for a photo shoot? Do you have any fun ideas of props for a photo shoot?

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Shelby + David
July 10, 2010
The Canyons
Park City, UtahBEFORE THE WEDDING

How the couple met: Through a mutual friend who had been wanting to set us up for over a year

How he proposed: Surprise proposal at the Museum of Natural Sciences in Houston, TX

Bridal shower/Bachelorette party: Hosted by Shelby's maid of honor (sister) in Dallas, TX with Shelby's closest friends WEDDING

Ceremony Place: Red Pine Lodge in Park City, UT

Date: July 10, 2010

The bride wore: Ivory strapless gown with earthly sash

The groom wore: Black slim fit single-button suit with black tieRECEPTION

Reception Place: Red Pine Lodge

Wedding music: Lake Effect band - AMAZING!!

Wedding song: Layla by Eric Clapton

Menu: Pistachio encrusted Utah trout and filet minon with seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes

Cake: Amrosia cakes; 3-tiered circle cake with lemon and lime decorations

Colors: Lemon and lime

Flowers: Galleria Floral on Main Street

Décor elements: Lemon and lime centerpieces with curly willow branchesMOST MEMORABLE MOMENT

Bride's answer: The surprise hava nagila (traditional Jewish chair dance)

Groom's answer: It was the most perfect day so the ceremony outside on the bride, surrounded by nature was perfect!HONEYMOON

Place: EuropeVENDORS

Rings: Local shop in San Francisco

Invitations: Just for Fun in San Francisco

Rehearsal dinner: Calloway's on Main Street

Guest book: Had our guests write personal notes on lemon & lime cards as opposed to a traditional guest book

Photography: Opie Foto!!!!

Bridal gown: Mockingbird Bridal in Dallas, TX

Alterations: Beautiful U in Houston, TX

Hair and Makeup: Whitney Lewis...amazing job!

Bridesmaids' dresses: Macy's

Groom's Tux/Suit: Macy's

Flowers: Galleria Floral & Design on Main Street, Park City

Decorations and rentals: The Canyons Resort

Catering: The Canyons Resort

Cake: Ambrosia Cakes

Venue: The Canyons Resort

Entertainment/Music: The Lake Effect

Wedding planner: Brooke Hafets and The Canyons Resort....the best!

Officiant: Rabbi from Houston, TX

Guest lodging: The Canyons Resort

Sydney and Troy are getting married tomorrow at the Salt Lake Temple. I shot their engagement session at Peace Gardens in Salt Lake City, Utah. They wanted a casual picnic in the park look for their photo shoot. Bridal and wedding pictures will be posted soon.
Enjoy.

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Check out the featured article that will be published in the BYU Fall 2010 Bridal Guide Magazine.

A stunning bride and groom session at Red Butte Gardens.

Catherine + Blake
July 9, 2010
Bountiful Temple
Eldredge ManorBEFORE THE WEDDING

Occupations: Him- Human Service Tech, Her- Food service

How the couple met: High school, he served an LDS mission, and we wrote.

How he proposed: On temple square

Bridal shower/Bachelorette party: Our families and friends each threw us a shower, and the night before we had a combined dinner partyWEDDING

Ceremony Place: Bountiful Temple

Date: July 9th 2010

The bride wore: Casablanca bridal gown

The groom wore: Grey pin-stripe suit RECEPTION

Reception Place: Eldredge Manor

Wedding music: Blake won my heart in high school with a mix-cd he gave me before we were really dating. He made a mix for the wedding using some of the songs.

Wedding song: Kingdom come- Coldplay

Menu: Ice cream sundae buffet, and cup cakes

Cake: Parsons bakery-White on white, Catherine designed it.

Colors: Red and Purple

Theme: Buttons

Unique details: I wanted to be able to keep my bouquet after the wedding. So we brainstormed and came up with the button flower bouquet. It turned out really nicely, and we ended up using buttons as the theme for the wedding.MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT

Bride's answer: After the ceremony when we left to change into our wedding attire, I told him I'd see him soon, looking beautiful. He replied "You already are more beautiful than I could imagine." Then walking out and seeing my husband all dressed up in his suit waiting for me was awesome.

Groom's answer: Waiting to go into the ceremony room at the temple, sitting quietly holding hands. HONEYMOON

Place: Road trip to Yosemite and San Fransisco

A memorable moment of the honeymoon:
On the drive back, we were pretty tired and had been driving for a long time. Blake was driving, and we stopped to get some gas. We pulled out of the gas station and Blake was driving on the wrong side of the road. After about half a mile, he turned to me and asked "Am I driving on the wrong side of the road?" That's when I decided I better take a turn driving.

WEDDING ADVICE
Don't be afraid to have have some personal time. It's a big adjustment, so being alone is nice sometimes.VENDORS

Rings: His-J Brooks, Hers- Inherited from her grandmother

Invitations: Catherine designed them, Alphagraphics printed them.

Rehearsal dinner: We had family and friends together at the grooms home.

Photography: Opie Foto

Bridal gown: I chose to have my gown custom made for me by a lady in Pensylvania on etsy. It was not a good idea. After having it arrive late (less than a week before the wedding.) it was AWFUL. The sleeves were two different lengths, the waistband was sewn in crooked. It wasn't even salvageable. My mom got on the phone and called all of the bridal shops that I had gone to. They pulled the dresses that I liked for me and the next day we went into Bridal Image. They were so kind, and helpful. The same thing had happened to them. I found a dress that was very lovely, and didn't need alterations. They cleaned it for me and had it ready to go!

Hair and Makeup: My sister in-law

Bridesmaids' dresses: I chose the fabric and the girls made skirts.

Groom's Tux/Suit: Mr. Mac

Wedding favors: We had a candy buffet

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

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!

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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

Check out this colorful and fun engagement session I shot for Mariah and Brad. These two are getting hitched on Friday the 13th this month.

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Kelli + Morgan
June 17, 2010
Millcreek Inn

BEFORE THE WEDDING

Occupations:
Bride: Auditor
Groom: Server

How the couple met:
In highschool, Morgan worked at a gas station that I went into frequently. Eventually he got up the nerve to ask me on a date....through the drive up window :)

How he proposed:
I got home from work one night and morgan told me to pack an overnight bag. He packed our things in the car and, unknowing to me, we drove to the airport. I had no idea where we were going. First we flew to Arizona, but then we got on another flight to San Diego. Morgan proposed on a dinner cruise on the Pacific Ocean while dancing to the song "Fly me to the Moon" by Sinatra.

Bridal shower/Bachelorette party:
Morgan told me that him and I were going out with a couple of his friends that night. He said to be ready at 7pm. Still getting ready at 7:15, my mom and some friends burst through the door and ambushed my house. They kidnapped me and took me out for a girls night at Keys on Main. I had to dance solo on stage with the dueling pianists playing a tune.

Bachelor party: None...that I know of :)WEDDING

Ceremony Place: Millcreek Inn...it was beautiful!

Date: June 17, 2010

The bride wore: A Gown from Danielle's Bridal

The groom wore: A tuxedo from Clark's TuxedoRECEPTION

Reception Place: Millcreek Inn...the people were awesome!

Wedding music: Diamond Music and Entertainment....I am still getting comments about how amazing the DJ was!

Wedding song: We made up a dance and put it to a compilation of music, it was a riot!

Menu: Millcreek Inn served us Chicken and yellow and green squash, it was exquisite.

Cake: Carrie's Cakes: Almond flavor....everyone loved it!

Colors: Black, white and yellow.

Flowers: Brown Floral. Affordable, beautiful and extremely accommodating.MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT

Bride's answer: Our dance!

Groom's answer: Standing at the alter showing Kelli my orange hands from my first experience with a spray on tan.HONEYMOON

Place: Kauai, Hawaii

A memorable moment of the honeymoon: rope swinging and cliff diving at hidden falls!WEDDING ADVICE

Kelli: Get video!!!!

Morgan: Don't get a spray on tan before the wedding. VENDORS

Rings: Shane Co

Invitations: love my invitations

Rehearsal dinner: Joe Bandidos

Guest book: Framed pictures with white mats for the guests to sign

Photography: OpieFoto

Bridal gown: Daniell's bridal

Hair and Makeup: Adrienne Dixon from Potions Salon did my hair...she is so creative and it turned out stunning!

Bridesmaids' dresses: Miscelleneous

Groom's Tux/Suit: Clarks Tuxedo

Flowers: Brown Floral

Catering: Millcreek Inn

Cake: Carries Cakes

Venue: Millcreek Inn

Entertainment/Music: Diamond Music and Entertainment

Officiant: Rev. Anita Gordon

Kelli and Luke got married on July 17th at Market Street Grill so I can finally post Kelli's bridal pictures we shot at Red Butte Gardens.

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I had so much fun shooting Claire and Levi's engagement pictures up Millcreek Canyon. These two love birds are getting hitched on September 3rd at La Callie.

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Super cute engagement shoot out at the Great Salt Lake. For the 2nd half of the shoot Ben changed into a tuxedo and Oldouz into a cocktail dress. They are having their wedding on October 1, 2010 at Millcreek Inn and I'll be there to capture the whole event.

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Check out James and Chelsey's super cute engagement session that we shot up in Park City, Utah. When they pulled up to the studio in an orange Scion XB I knew we would just click. They are having a super hip wedding on 10-10-10 at The Point and I'll be there to capture everything.

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