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Kassie & Ryan’s Wedding + After Session

chels — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:00:46 +0000

Kassie and Ryan’s ”cosmopolitan meets vintage chic” themed wedding was filled with one-of-a-kind, personal touches. As a creative couple (they are both photographers) they share a love for the arts, modern decor and fashion. They wanted a wedding that you can’t just buy off the shelf. And they had it! Las Vegas was the perfect destination for their unique celebration with family and friends, with the wedding taking place on the scenic grounds of the Springs Preserve. The ceremony was held in the Garden Arboretum, and the reception was in The Library with magical views of the strip. Here’s some of my favorites from their beautiful day.

Kassie looked absolutely breathtaking in her ornate St. Pucchi wedding dress (from the Avine Perucci Collection). The bodice was bead-encrusted, with silvery crystals that played with the sunlight.
The ceremony took place amidst the Springs Preserve’s lush botanical gardens, as the sun peaked through the trees. Over 24,000 pink rose petals lined the aisle.Circle City Designers did an incredible job on the floral and centerpieces. And as an added bonus, the reception room was filled with the soft auroma of the stargazer lilies, roses, and hydrangea.

Instead of a cake, there was a beautiful strawberry and lemon cupcake tower made by the talented girls at Gimme Some Sugar. I adored the little signs placed in some of the cupcakes with the sayings: “All you need is love” and “Love is all you need”

In addition to all the pretty details on the day itself, Kassie & Ryan’s invites for the wedding were created by one of my favorite invitation designers and friend, Tifany of Gourmet Invitations! Click here to check out photos in Tifany’s blog post and the custom plexiglass invitations she designed. And while you’re there, you may want to peak around. I’m sure you’ll love her work as much as I do!

The day following the wedding, we met back up for a day-after session and some newlywed portraits in the Nevada desert.

To see and read more about Kassie & Ryan’s wedding, check out their real wedding feature in the May/June issue of Destination Weddings & Honeymoons Magazine (on the stands now)!

Big congrats to my ultra-fab couple!

CREDITS
Venue: The Springs Preserve – Las Vegas, NV
Wedding Planner & Floral: Circle City Planners & Designers
Cupcakes: Gimme Some Sugar
Wedding Dress: St. Pucchi
Groom’s Attire: Nordstrom
Bridesmaid Dresses: Vera Wang
Hair & Makeup: Hera Beauty
Invitations: Gourmet Invitations
Music: DJ Harry O of Vegas City DJs & Vitamin String Quartet
Lighting & Furniture Rental: LED Unplugged & RSVP Rental
Linens: La Tavola Linen

Featured: Destination Weddings Magazine

chels — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:13:08 +0000

I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again – my brides and grooms totally rock! I’m so lucky to work with the coolest couples on the planet, and Kassie & Ryan were no exception. Not only are they super cool (the kind of people you love spending a fun-filled weekend with – filled with chic details, hardcore grooving on the dance-floor, ghost towns and desert sunsets), but they’re also fab fellow photographers who do awesome work as Apostrophe Studios in Indianapolis. Their creativity also spilled over into the design of their wedding day making it an absolute joy to photograph. And I’m excited share that it’s been published in the latest May/June issue of Destination Weddings & Honeymoons Magazine.

Congrats K&R!! I loved being a part of your wedding and am so happy you got the lovin’ you deserve! Also, big thanks to Lauren and the team at Destination Weddings for the fantastic spread and writeup.

As an added bonus, a were stoked to find out that an image of Kassie looking all stylish was selected for the inside front cover (contents) page!

The issue is brimming with great articles and inspiration – so be sure to pick up a copy at your local bookstore, or order a digital copy right through Destination Wedding Magazine’s website. Also, check back in the next day or two for a full blog post with lots more images from Kassie & Ryan’s beautiful Las Vegas wedding at Springs Preserve!

Linda & Andy’s Wedding

chels — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:41:40 +0000

You may remember Linda and Andy from their quirky proposal story and cheerful Disneyland engagement session photos (click here for a refresher). Well, these two love-bugs are officially married!! They celebrated with close family and friends at a heartfelt ceremony and beautiful high-tea reception at the Las Vegas Four Seasons. Big thanks goes to Melanie Anderson and her team for helping the day flow perfectly! Here’s a peek at some of the photos:

LOVE that dress and how Linda’s rockin’ it. She looked gorgeous! This next series is from Linda and Andy’s romantic first look:

Linda and her maid of honor – her beautiful daughter, Catherine:
The theme of the reception decor was inspired by the poems and love story of Elizabeth Berrett Browning and Robert Browning. You could tell Linda put a lot of thought and love into each detail – and everything was absolutely gorgeous!
Linda made these adorable DIY signs for their photo-booth. I snuck away with them and their awesome guests to have some fun:

Linda & Andy – Congrats!!! Hope you’re having an amazing time honeymooning in France! Ah.. the city of love.

CREDITS

Photographer: Chelsea Nicole Photography
Wedding Venue & Cake: Four Seasons Hotel, Las Vegas
Catering Manager: Melanie Anderson
Florist: Robin at Las Vegas Event Flowers & Decor
Photo Booth: Shutter Booth
Hair and Makeup: Megan & Whitney at Makeup in the 702
Wedding Dress: Enzoani

Married: Kristin & Greg

chels — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 02:19:00 +0000

Today I’m going to share some images of newlyweds Kristin & Greg! I met these two during their engagement session in 2010 and instantly fell in love with their easy-going nature and sincere personalities. That, along the affinity we share for haunted houses and horror movies! I knew we’d become fast friends.

While getting to know them, I found out that Kristin and Greg love exploring new places together – especially old buildings and places rich in history. We incorporated this into their wedding photography by getting back together a couple days after the wedding for a multi-location trash the dress at the Neon Museum (a collection of iconic neon signs that are being preserved as part of Las Vegas culture and history) and the beautiful nevada desert.

Thanks goes to Megan at Makeup in the 702 for Kristin’s fabulous hair and makeup!

Loved Kristin & Greg’s matching converse shoes!

Lipstick kisses.

Jill & Ian’s Wedding

chels — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:09:08 +0000

You may remember high-school sweethearts Jill and Ian from their engagement session with their adorable dog Simone that were featured on the blog while back (click here for a refresher). Well, their beautiful wedding at Cascata Country Club was featured on Style Me Pretty this past year and I got so busy that I never got the chance to share it here too. Jill (who happens to be a talented interior and event designer) put a ton of time and care into personalizing her wedding, and it definitely shows. Since it’s too pretty not to share, I’m going to say better late than never!

Jill’s DIY work and design skills combined with the floral genius of Catherine at Layers of Lovely = Perfection. The floral arrangements were breathtaking! Just check out Jill’s succulent bouquet:

Now for some of the lovely ceremony details! I loved all the personal touches including Jill’s soon-to-be brother-in-law, Brian playing the guitar for the walk down the aisle and cozy “Cuddle Up” blankets for the guests – an awesome idea for an outdoor winter wedding!
Here’s Jill’s stylish bridal party – love these girls!
The image to the left is Jill’s sister-BFF-MOA, Danielle. I’m thrilled to be photographing her & Brian’s wedding this spring!! So, definitely check back for lots more from this fab crew.

Click below to check out tons more images from Jill & Ian’s wedding on their feature and gallery pages on Style Me Pretty!

CREDITS

Photographer: Chelsea Nicole
Venue: Cascata Country Club
Floral: Layers of Lovely
Bride’s Dress: Tara Keely by Lazarro
Shoes: Seychelles
Hair: Katie Stocks
Bridesmaid Dresses: Anthropologie
Bridesmaid Sweaters: New York & Company
Vintage Rentals: Jill & Danielle’s company – The Wooden Trunk

Erin & Jon’s Wedding

chels — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:49:37 +0000

Let me introduce you to Erin and Jon. Their love for games and bets (they even named their dog JackPot) naturally led them to Las Vegas to seal the deal! Here are some photos I captured from their beautiful December wedding at The Platinum Hotel. Only Erin an Jon’s close friends will get this but if their day could be summed up in one word it would be: AWESOME!

One of my favorite moments of a wedding day is the “first look” when the groom see his bride for the first time. It’s a romantic private moment that adds so much to the day. Erin and Jon’s first look is going down as one of my favorites. And because they saw each other before the ceremony, we were able to plan in enough time to head downtown for some photos amongst Vegas’s colorful neon lights!Loved Erin’s hair and makeup by Makeup in the 702. The side-swept ponytail looked so romantic!

Of course, I can’t end the post without to giving a shout to Erin and Jon’s super stylish wedding party – such an awesome group of people!

Kickback to the 90′s wedding shoot!

chels — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:49:16 +0000

When Brit Bertino (the fantastic lead coordinator at Simply Weddings) came to me with the idea of doing a shoot with 1990′s inspired elements, I thought it was uber-rad and couldn’t wait to be a part of it!

For the photography I decided to create images that had a modern feel while reflecting the playfulness of the era. I took visual cues from 90′s graffiti and vibrant color trends, using bold shapes and splashes of color.

The shoot was held at Rumor – a super swanky boutique hotel just minutes off the strip. If you’re looking for a cool, modern location for an intimate wedding or after party, you should definitely check it out!

Of course, a 90′s hip-hop themed wedding wouldn’t be complete without great entertainment. Brandon Namebrand totally brought it with his killer dance moves on a LED dance-floor from Naakiti Floral.
Some of the pretty details:

Check out the feature on Rock ‘n Roll Bride with even more images from the shoot!

CREDITS

Photographer: Chelsea Nicole (me)
Coordinator: Simply Weddings by Brit Bertino
Venue: Rumor Boutique Hotel in Las Vegas
Bride’s Dress: Bella Bridesmaid
Groom’s Attire: Tuxedo Junction
Hair & Make Up: Make the Bride Up
Linens: Creative Coverings
Stationary: Sky Orange Studio
Flowers: Naakiti Floral
Cake: Gimme Some Sugar
Break Dancer: Brandon Namebrand
Couple: Jenifer Duncan & Dominick Hill

Miriam & John’s Wedding

chels — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:30:47 +0000

Miriam (Mimi) & John met 8 years back as sophomores in college when they were introduced by mutual friends at The Village Inn restaurant. There was an instant attraction and their shyness lead to a sweet first moment that Mimi recalled to me: John said, “It’s very nice to meet you” to which Mimi replied, “Likewise.” Then he said it again: “It was really nice meeting you.” She found it super sweet and charming.

Together they share a unique love that revolves around both passion and a deep friendship. You may recall seeing their engagement session where we went star-gazing (one of their favorite past-times).

I adored the soft, delicate color-tones of the floral and bouquets designed by Teresa of Enchanted Florist. Here Mimi’s bridesmaid Doris is modeling the bridesmaid bouquet:Mimi & John’s ceremony took place at St. Joseph Husband of Mary Catholic Church.

Then afterward we were off for photos and the reception which took place in the beautiful setting of The Springs Preserve‘s Nevada State Museum.

Mimi & John: I love you guys and am so honored that I could be a part of your wedding and celebrate with your sweet family and friends! Big congrats to you both! I hope you had an incredible time together honeymooning it up in San Francisco.

CREDITS
Photographer: Chelsea Nicole Photography
Ceremony venue: St. Joseph Husband of Mary Catholic Church
Reception: Nevada State Museum at The Springs Preserve
Site Coordinator & Catering Manager: Michelle Lettieri at Wolf Gang Puck
Floral: Teresa of Enchanted Florist

Lindy & Dang’s Wedding

chels — Mon, 30 May 2011 22:06:15 +0000

You may remember this fun, super stylish couple from their engagement session at Red Rock (click here to check it out!) this past winter. Well after many months of anticipation and excitement, the big day finally arrived – and now I’m thrilled to share some of the images! Big thanks goes to Melina Beckett at Mandarin Oriental and coordinator-extrodonaire, Juliet Douglas and team at Green Orchid Events for ensuring the flow of the day went perfectly and for planning in a good amount of time for photography.

Lets kick things off with some getting ready photos! Here, Lindy’s maid of honor, Thao is helping her get all dolled up! Hair & makeup was done by the talented Lori White and Lindy’s amazing gown is by one of my favorite dress designers, Monique Lhuillier.

Following the ceremony at Our Lady of La Vang church, guests followed Lindy & Dang outside for a white dove release.
Then we were off to the gorgeous Mandarin Oriental at City Center for more photos and the reception!

Some of the beautiful reception details…

I love Mandarin Oriental’s food arrangements – so pretty (and delish).

I’m going to end on one last image of my fab bride in her second dress. I loved the unique back.

L + D: I’m so happy I could be part of your day! HUGE congrats to you both!!

Wedding Planner and Coordinator: Juliet Douglas of Green Orchid Events
Photographer: Chelsea Nicole Photography
Ceremony Location: Our Lady of La Vang Church
Wedding Venue: Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas
Hair and Makeup: Lori White
Floral: Naakiti Floral Design
DJ: Sound Fusion Entertainment

Kelly & Orr’s Wedding

chels — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:30:11 +0000

Kelly & Orr came out from Toronto for a destination wedding at the beautiful Four Seasons Hotel here in Las Vegas. The day went flawless thanks to their amazing team – Dennis Silknitter at the Four Seasons and Priscilla of Priscilla Drozd Event Consultants.

Kelly has an elegance and poise about her that made her a dream to photograph. Here her bridesmaids and lacing up her lovely Maggie Sottero wedding dress:

Hair and makeup was done by LaVey & Janine, the fabulous team at Your Beauty Call. And as an extra-special final touch, Kelly wore the viel her mother wore on her wedding day.

The ceremony took place on the Four Season’s Mesquite Balcony.

If you haven’t already, be sure to check out photos from their engagement shoot on downtown Fremont Street!

K + O: It was wonderful getting to know you guys and being a part of your day. The day was amazing to say the least! Thanks so much for everything and many many congrats to you both!!!

Wedding Planner and Coordinator: Priscilla Drozd Event Consultants
Photographer: Chelsea Nicole Photography
Cinematographer: Lighten Films
Wedding Venue: Four Seasons Hotel, Las Vegas
Hair and Makeup: Your Beauty Call
Floral: Cachet Flowers

**Update: Kelly & Orr’s wedding was featured on Destination Inspirations!