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!

<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

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.

<3 Opie

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.

<3 Opie

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.

<3 Opie

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.

<3 Opie

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

Alexis and Adam scouted out this great location in Midway, Utah for their engagement session. It was perfect for the nature look they wanted for their engagements. These two are having their wedding on August 14th at the Salt Lake Temple with a reception at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. I'm so happy they booked me for their wedding day.

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Cameron and I have been good friends for about 8 years so when I found out that he got engaged to Chamonix I was so happy for them. The wedding date is unknown right now but the wedding will probably be in the spring. I shot their engagement session on Pierpont Ave across from the Pierpont Loft at Artspace. We shot at an antique shop and then walked around the neighborhood for some other locations.

Congrats guys!

<3 Opie

I just love Chris and Keely's sense of style. They are having a 1940's themed wedding. Keely and Chris are from Canada and are having their wedding at the Goldener Hirsh in Park City Utah on September 18, 2011. Yes, I said 2011. These savy planners booked me to shoot their wedding a year and a half in advance.

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Ok, I'll admit I'm starting to get behind on blogging. I've had back to back photo shoots and weddings so the blog has been neglected. Here are Lynn and Jarom's engagement pictures that I shot a few weeks ago. We did a mix of industrial and urban locations. These two are having their wedding at the the Mount Timpanogos Temple with a reception at Southworth Hall on August 12th. I'll be there to capture the entire event.

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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.

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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.

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Cathrine and Blake are big movie buffs so we decided to shoot some of their engagement pictures inside a movie theater. We finished the rest of the session hitting up some fun locations in the downtown salt lake area. I'll be shooting their wedding on July 9th at the Bountiful Temple and their reception at Eldredge Manor in Bountiful, Utah.

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We got eaten alive during this photo shoot. We originally started out at the Great Salt Lake and when we were trying to shoot we got swarmed with nats biting us like crazy. It was so bad that we had to get out of there and decided to finish the shoot in downtown Salt Lake. Amber and Chad are a super hot couple and I just love Amber's funky hair style. Congrats on your engagement and upcoming wedding!

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I had a great time shooting Jennie and Aaron's engagement pictures at Thanksgiving Point during the tulip festival. These two love birds are getting hitched on August 28th at the Willow Creek Country Club. I'm really excited to be there to capture the entire event.

Kelli and Luke are such a sweet and fun couple. I'm looking forward to shooting their wedding on July 17th at Market Street Grill.

Love this engagement session! It was crazy windy and very cold. The theme for this shoot was "a picnic in the park". A vintage twist to the whole thing with balloons, flowers, and cameras. Enjoy.

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

I had a great time shooting Kelli and Morgan's engagements at Peace Gardens on Monday. They went for a more vintage feel and brought along a large bouquet of red and yellow balloons. We also did some pictures with their two dogs. Super cute! Kelli and Morgan are getting hitched on June 17th at Millcreek Inn and I'll be their to capture the entire event.

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