Grace + Jon
June 12, 2010
Tuscany
Salt Lake City, UtahBEFORE THE WEDDING

Occupations:

Jon = Project Manager @ Siemens Building Technologies
Grace = Software Engineer @ 3M Health Info Systems

How the couple met:
Online at chemistry.com

How he proposed:
We had a regular family dinner with Andrew, his 9 yr old son, at Lone Star Steak House. It was the day after valentines, and I totally didn't expect it. Both father and son were all smiles all night, but I just thought they had my valentine's present (I had asked for a motorcycle helmet). At the end of dinner, Jon asked (as he always does) "Have I told you today how much I loved you?" As usual, I said, "Not enough." Then he goes "I can't live without you, will you marry me?". He was teary eyed, and I got teary eyed, then Andrew handed me a red rock he found at school, to match the "rock" his dad got for me. I love it that Andrew was there for our proposal.

Bridal shower/Bachelorette party:
A few co-worker girl friends and I went to "Keys on Main" to enjoy food, drinks and conversation, but nothing close to a traditional shower. They gave me gift cards to spend at Victoria's Secret.


WEDDING

Ceremony Place:
Tuscany

Date:
June 12, 2010

The bride wore:
Pronovias 'Rebeca' Gown with a custom sewn corset

The groom wore:
Hand embroidered "barong" (traditional Filipino formal mens wear) made with pineapple and silk thread (called pina jusi).RECEPTION

Reception Place:
Tuscany

Wedding music:
Ipod playlist

Wedding song:
Marry Me - Train

Menu:
Salmon on couscous or NY Strip Steak with sides

Cake:
Granite Bridal 'Heidi' Cake

Colors:
Red & Ivory

Flowers:
Bouquet and most decor flowers from Costco, assembled/created by bride, MOH & bride's sister. Ceremony pedestal arrangements were from Floral Patch. Fresh petals and corsages from Harmon's floral.

Décor elements:
We had hand painted signs from Diane Coyle (etsy.com, Signs By Diane).

Unique details:
A message tree, made with birch and curly willow branches with hand glued crystals, and fresh roses. We bought hanging bud vases from Pottery Barn, which we hung from the branches, and also hand painted bookmarks with ivory paint and tied red ribbon on them, for guests to sign messages on. This was our "guest book".MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT

Bride's answer:
Seeing Jon's watery eyes as we joined hands for the ceremony.

Groom's answer:
When I saw Grace at the entrance of the ceremony room, I started getting teary eyed.

HONEYMOON

Place:
We have a family trip to Maui in July. We're hoping to save up for a real honeymoon to Paris in 2011.VENDORS

Rings:
The Shane Co.

Invitations:
Wedding paper divas

Guest book:
Message tree created by bride, MOH and bride's sister.

Photography:
OpieFoto

Videography:
Camelot Studios

Bridal gown:
Judy Gentry (former bridal shop owner)

Alterations:
A Perfect Fit (Ivy Place)

Hair and Makeup:
Enizio

Bridesmaids' dresses:
David's Bridal

Groom's Tux/Suit:
Barong Filipino (Manila, Philippines)

Flowers:
Costco, Harmons and Floral Patch

Decorations and rentals:
Etsy.com, Diamond Rental, Bride's own

Catering:
Tuscany

Cake:
Granite Bridal

Venue:
Tuscany

Wedding favors:
Guests took floral decorations home

Wedding planner:
Candice at Tuscany

Officiant:
Pastor John Cowan, Calvary Chapel

Transportation:
Bride and Groom's own

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Congrats guys!

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Lily + Abe
May 29, 2010
Salt Lake City Temple, Utah
Joseph Smith Memorial BuildingBEFORE THE WEDDING

Occupations:

I had so much fun shooting Adriana and Landon's engagement session. We started out at La Callie and then finished the shoot in down town Salt Lake City, Utah. I'll be shooting their wedding at the end of the month on June 25th at the Salt Lake Temple and their reception at La Callie.

<3 Opie

Check out Tara and Tyler's super hot wedding album. They got married at Wheeler Farm, Utah on April 7th. They went with a textured black spine and a warm brown color as the main leather. This is my most popular album and it comes with a wide variety of leather options and cover materials.

<3 Opie

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<3 Opie

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<3 Opie

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This bridal session started out with a snow storm and ended with sunny skies. We did this whole shoot at the beautiful La Callie.

Hair and Makeup: Enizio
Flowers: Whimsy Floral and Design

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Coming Up..... Kelli and Brian at La Callie.

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Tara + Tyler
April 7, 2010
Wheeler Farm
Salt Lake City, Utah

A simple and sweet spring wedding at Wheeler Farm. Tara and Tyler exchanged vows next to the barn with close family to witness their union. Tara wore a sweet tea length dress with cowboy boots and a single sun flower bouquet. I just love how they kept it simple and it was all about making a commitment to each other and less about the wedding extras. BEFORE THE WEDDING

Occupations: Both work for the State of Utah, Division of Child and Family Services.

How the couple met: at work

How he proposed: on a cliff overlooking St. George. He made me a scrapbook with tickets of places we had been. The last page asked the big question.WEDDING

Ceremony Place: Wheeler Farm

Date: April 7, 2010

The bride wore: Ivory tea length dress

The groom wore: Black traditional tux with latte and ivory accents.HONEYMOON

Place: San Francisco

A memorable moment of the honeymoon: When we got our picture drawn at the Wharf. Hilarious!

WEDDING ADVICE:
Hopefully you will never have to do a second wedding like us, but if so do it quick and easy and cheap! It was much more fun that way!SOURCES

Rings: Jareds and Shane company

Photography: OpieFoto

Bridal gown: David's Bridal

Alterations: Same

Groom's Tux/Suit: Tuxedo's by Lee

Flowers: Willows and Wildflowers

Venue: Wheeler Farm

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