Blair and Casey
January 27, 2011
Noah's South Jordan

WEDDING

Ceremony Place: Noah's

Date: January 27, 2011

RECEPTION

Reception Place: Noah's

Colors: Red and Black

Flowers: Red roses

Décor elements: Black and White Damask

Laura and Matt
November 6, 2010
Salt Lake Temple
Hilton

WEDDING

Ceremony Place: Salt Lake Temple

Date: November 6, 2010

The bride wore:Ivory ruffed dress

The groom wore: Brown suit

RECEPTION

Reception Place:Hilton Trofi Resturant

Menu: Salad, chicken with pasta and creamy pesto sauce

Cake: 3 tiers with buttercream

Colors: Lime green, brown, orange, ivory

Brittany + Frazier
October 22, 2010
San Diego Temple

WEDDING

Ceremony Place: San Diego California Temple

Date: October 22, 2010

The bride wore: Maggie Sottero "The Graacie"

The groom wore: Black Tux with cream vest and tie

RECEPTION

Reception Place: Parent's backyard

Wedding music: DJ

Menu: Sushi, Japanese stir fry, assorted deserts

Cake: 3 tiered with light blue flowers

Colors: Tiffany Blue, Lime Green, and Cream

Theme: California Chic

Flowers: Queen Ann's Lace, Lime Green Spider Mums, White Freesia, Light Blue Delphiniums, White Roses, Wheat Grass

Décor elements: Tiffany blue pottery, Silver containers, hanging Chinese lanterns

Unique details: Nintendo groom's cake

VENDORS

Rings:

Invitations:

Rehearsal dinner:

Guest book: OpieFoto

Photography: OpieFoto

Bridal gown: Fantasy Bridal in Sandy

Alterations: Fantasy Bridal in Sandy

Hair and Makeup: by Brittany Gray (the bride)

Bridesmaids' dresses:

Groom's Tux/Suit:

Flowers:

Decorations and rentals:

Catering:

Cake:

Venue: Parent's Backyard

Entertainment/Music: RPM Mobile DJ Entertainment

Wedding favors: Chopsticks

I shot Whitney and Steven's bridal session on a really rainy day in May. We found some great walls with ivy and brick. These two had their wedding on May 27th at the Salt Lake Temple with a reception at The Point. Wedding photos coming soon.

Chelsey + James
October 10, 2010
The Point

BEFORE THE WEDDING

Occupations:

Oldouz + Ben
October 1, 2010
Millcreek Inn

BEFORE THE WEDDING

Occupations:

It's so hard to blog a photo shoot when it's your friends or family. Anyway, Jon Jon and my husband have been friends for 10 years. I was beyond thrilled when I met Jen and even more happy when I found out they were getting married. They are perfect for each other. I'll be shooting their wedding this coming Saturday, May 28th at their house. For the engagement session they wanted to add a little humor to the photos with unusual clothing. Jon's attire is for sure not something he would ever wear but Jen's spring dress is super cute. We did the photo shoot at the Salt Lake Library and then drove around for some other spots. I was able to talk them into wearing something more casual for a different look. What do you guys think? Do you love or hate the clothing?

<3 Opie

The stunning Blair! I shot these lovely bridal portraits back in November when it was still warm and sunny outside. Blair decided to do her bridals as early as possible to relieve the stress and enjoy the photos longer. Blair married Casey at the end of January at Noah's. Wedding photos will be posted soon.

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I shot these engagement pictures all the way back in December. We did the shoot on main street in Park City, Utah and a nearby wooded area. It was cold but the snow was perfect that day.

<3 Opie

This photo shoot was so awesome! We did half the pictures at the library and the other half at wheeler farm. Fall is my favorite time of year because the trees are so beautiful. We shot some fun pictures in the pumpkin patch and got to take home a pumpkin.

<3 Opie

I shot Ross and Lauren's engagement session all the way back at the end of summer. Yes, 6 months ago. I love their vintage wardrobe styling and all the vintage cars! We did this shoot in Logan. Ross picked out all the locations and props. These two had their wedding in the fall of 2010. Ross is a computer programmer and now works with my husband.

<3 Opie

Michelle + Artumus
September 18, 2010
Le Jardin

Sydney + Troy
September 16, 2011
Salt Lake Temple
Weber State Alumni Building

BEFORE THE WEDDING

Occupations: Sydney : 2nd grade school teacher

Troy: Student

How the couple met:

Troy and I grew up in the same town. We went to school together since elementary. We knew of each other and had mutual friends but never dated. It wasn't until 5 years after graduating high school we met again at a mutual friend's party and hit it off right away. We started dating soon after that.

How he proposed:

Check out this super cute Valentine's Day inspired bridal session. I shot Laura and Zac's bridal session at La Caille a week ago. These two are having their wedding this Thursday at the Salt Lake Temple with a dinner at La Callie.Vendors

Photography: Opie Foto
Cake Artistry: Pink Peach Cakes
Invitations: Polka Dots & Daisies
Floral Artistry: Shana's Wedding Flowers
Venue: La Caille
LOVE Banner: Etsy Shop:Bekahjennings
Linens & Chairs: Diamond Rentals
Gown: Gateway Bridal
Umbrella: Umbrella Haven
Hair: Morpheus Salon, Whitney Pierce
Shoes & Hairpiece: Forever 21

Mollie + Brendan
September 4, 2010
St Regis
Park City, Utah

BEFORE THE WEDDING

Occupations:
Emergency medicine physician
College professor
How the couple met: Waiting for our children at the karate studio
How he proposed: Very sincerely


WEDDING

Ceremony Place: St Regis
Date: 9/4/2010
The bride wore: A simple strapless white gown by Shelli Segal
The groom wore: Black suit, custom made for the groom

RECEPTION

Reception Place: St Regis, private chef's table at the J&G Grill
Menu: Five course menu by J&G Grill
Cake: Chocolate devil's food with giandua mousse filling, white buttercream
Colors: Red and brown
Flowers: Calla lilies, orchids, roses in dark red

Invitations: custom letterpress invitations by Nine Grain Design, Park City, UT

Liz Craig Myers, www.nine-grain-design.com

Rehearsal dinner: Jupiter Bowl, Park City, UT

Photography: Opiefoto

Bridal gown: Nordstom
 
Hair and Makeup: Vie

Groom’s Tux/Suit: custom made for the groom by a tailor in Bangkok, Thailand

Flowers: Orchid Dynasty, Shelly

Catering: J & G Grill, St. Regis

Cake: St. Regis

Venue: St. Regis, Catherine Johnson

Officiant: Anita Gordon

Come visit us at the Wedding Festival this weekend at booth #229. We are doing an in booth drawing for a $300 gift certificate as well as an awesome booking special if you decide to book at the show.

Here are the details:

I love shooting engagement pictures in the snow! We went up Little Cottonwood Canyon and there was about 3 feet of snow. It was a fun adventure climbing into the woods with that much snow. Krisina took my advice and wore a bright red coat for the photo shoot. When shooting in the winter there is mostly white and brown so it's great to wear something colorful. They also brought some adorable hats and I brought a quilt so we could do some pictures sitting. These two are having their wedding on June 11, 2011 at The Johnson Mill. I'll be there to capture the entire event. :)

<3 Opie

Check out Blair and Casey's engagement pictures! I shot these all the way back in October. They are having their wedding at Noah's at the end of January. I'll be posting bridal pictures after the wedding. :)

A special thank you to all of my wonderful 2010 clients. I did my very best to include a photo from each photo shoot or wedding from 2010. However, I still haven't blogged wedding and photo shoots for most of September, October, and November. Enjoy!

Jennie + Aaron
August 28, 2010
Willow Creek Country Club

BEFORE THE WEDDING

Occupations:LOAN OFFICER; EXCAVATING

How the couple met: We knew each other from grade school up thru high school, and had developed a good friendship. After high school we lost touch both went our separate ways for about 4 years. Then one day, my sister called me and said that I would never guess who she had ran into. It was Aaron, and he happened to be friends with her boyfriend, so she said her and her boyfriend were going to a movie that afternoon and would I like to come, as Aaron was interested in catching up, and so was I. We just picked up where we left off in high school.......and so, here we are now, Happily married.

How he proposed:It was Valentine's Day morning, 2006. Aaron was up early, made coffee and asked if I would like to come have coffee with him. (He was acting like a kid waiting to open their presents on Christmas morning) It was so cute. Then he just handed me this box from Shane Co. I had no idea what he was getting at. I opened the box and then he asked me "Will you marry me" I said, "YES", of course. 

Bridal shower/Bachelorette party: We had our party a week before the Bachelor party. We reserved some rooms at the Red Lion hotel so that we would not have to drive after partying. We went to the Sky bar that night, after I had been decorated with all of my Bachelorette gear that the girls had picked up. It was a blast. 

Bachelor party: The guys got a limo and went out on the town. They ended up at the Sky Bar. The funniest thing was, they were talking to the manager and they told them that they should have come the week before, as there were a bunch of crazy chics there the weekend before, and Aaron said, I know, that was my fiancé and her friends.WEDDING

Ceremony Place:Willow Creek Country Club

Date:8/28/2010 5:30 pm - beautiful time of day @ WCCC

The bride wore: Off white wedding dress from Frenze Bridal - with hand sewn Swarovski crystals - it was beautiful - much prettier than sequins

The groom wore: Long coat 4 button tuxedo from Mens Warehouse; hot pink vest & TieRECEPTION

Reception Place:Willow Creek Country Club 7-9:30pm

Wedding music: We just chose to have fun party/club like music. It turned out so fun, and everybody had a blast

Wedding song: Remember When - by Alan Jackson - our first dance; You are so Beautiful- by Ray Charles- Daddy,Daughter dance; for the processional; we chose a song written by Josh Groban - Instrumental only version of "You are Loved" We just looped it for the wedding party and then paused it for a second when out officiant asked everyone to rise, and then resumed. It worked perfectly.

Menu: Fresh fruit with imported cheese display; Fresh Vegetable Crudites with dip; Chicken Satay with Thai peanut sauce; Cheese stuffed mushrooms; Chef carved Honey Baked Pit Ham with Silver dollar rolls; Spanikopita.

Cake: 3 layers, each a different flavor: White cake with Raspberry filling; Lemon poppy-seed cake with Raspberry filling; Chocolate Amaretto cake with Raspberry filling. Frosting was white chocolate gnash. 

Colors: Hot pink (watermelon); baby pink; sage green; black; silver

Flowers: Shades of pink: roses, spray roses, calla lilies, gerber dailies done by Sunshine Creations

Décor elements: Accents Plus did all of the decorating, she works exclusively with Willow Creek, and she rocks! Janet Reynolds: 801-842-1489

Unique details: We took dance lessons, and it turned out perfect. We are so glad that we did. MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT

Bride's answer: Walking down the waterfall stairs with my Dad and seeing the looks on Aaron's and everybody's faces; and our first dance 

Groom's answer: When Jennie was walking down with her Dad, she was so beautiful. Our Children were so cute walking down the isle too; our Daughter (11) was a Jr Bridesmaid, Our son, Ryan was a Jr Groomsman, and our son, Logan, was HONEYMOON

Place: Antigua - Sandals Grande

A memorable moment of the honeymoon: TBD  ;-)  We are going April 2011, as it is rainy there right now. 

WEDDING ADVICE: Higher a wedding coordinator. If you can't afford the whole gauntlet with one, then just higher one for the day of the wedding. I am so glad that I did, and he took all of the stresses away from me worrying about the next step. It was soooooooooo worth it. And, higher a DJ, I have seen so many weddings where an ipod with a playlist was used, and it turned out to be so stressful for the bride and groom. And last but not least, choose a professional photographer. Do not even consider having a family friend who likes to take pics, you will be so disappointed. Opie is the best, and I would definitely recommend choosing her. She was and has been so professional. Everybody that I show my pics to, rant and rave about how awesome they are. Her prices are also very affordable. 

Rings: Shane Co

Invitations: item #: S1999HP from New and Blue Enterprises - online. We also got a brass stamp with our initials, and wax to seal the inner envelopes (we chose the wax sticks, they worked awesome) - Nostalgic Impressions- they are also an online company.

Rehearsal dinner: We rehearsed at Willow Creek, and then went to my Dad and Mom's house for dinner

Guest book: We got a custom photobook from Costco.com and used fine point Sharpie's with Flower's tied to them with florist tape, for signing, in our wedding colors. It was a hit, and so memorable for us.

Photography: OpieFoto

Bridal gown:Frenze Bridal

Alterations: Frenze Bridal

Hair and Makeup: My friend Natalie Ruiz did my hair - 801-979-5610 - she is awesome; Makeup: Annette Wassom: fairytalehairNmakeup@yahoo.com; 801-380-2944

Bridesmaids' dresses: David's Bridal

Groom's Tux/Suit: Men's Warehouse

Flowers: Sunshine Creations: Cindy: 801-254-2252; 10302 S 1300 W South Jordan, UT 84095

Decorations and rentals: Accents Plus: Janet Reynolds:801-842-1489

Catering:Willow Creek Country Club

Cake: Sherie Jeffs; Gourmet Party Services; 801-205-7489

Venue: Willow Creek Country Club

Entertainment/Music: Josh Cazier- 801-949-9438

Wedding favors: We bought little 2"x2" gift boxes with black and white covers from Hobby Lobby and filled them with assorted flavors of tiny gumballs and 1 tube of custom label chap stick (www.mapleleafpromotions.com)- it is all natural. We used gumballs, because of the heat, we didn't want the candy to melt, and that was the only thing I could find that wouldn't melt, that I also liked. We tied ribbons, in our wedding colors, around them so they looked like mini gifts. They were a hit.

Wedding planner: Michael Gonzales; All Things Included; Office: 801-878-9496; Mobile: 801-860-7164; Email: Michael@allthingsincluded.net
URL: www.allthingsincluded.net

Officiant: Jim Peterson; 801-824-8429

Transportation: We just borrowed our friend's 7 series BMW- that saved us $500

Wedding night lodging: Grand America - it was awesome, and their valet service is sweet too.

The studio will be closed from Dec. 20th to Jan. 2nd. I won't be shooting or processing orders during this time. The studio will be open for the new year on January 3, 2011.