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!

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

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

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 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!

And this next hot little number came from the Bettie Page store. I love how playful and flirtatious they are in these!

The wedding day

With the wedding day came even more reasons to love these two. Even though a full day of pouring rain meant moving their outdoor ceremony and reception inside, it didn’t dampen their spirits in the least! The entire day was so full of positive energy and an overwhelming amount of love.

And to top things off, not only did they not sweat the rain, but they totally embraced it! Chrissy & Jason’s up-for-anything attitudes meant they were down for a bit of fun in the rain.

In addition to their twice annual magazine, Destination I Do has fantastic blog that’s updated regularly with articles, tips and inspiration that will pump you up with a full dose of destination-marital-bliss. And every week they showcase a different destination wedding in their ‘Real Wedding Wednesday’ feature.

Which leads me to todays post: I’m thrilled to announce that Kris & Chad’s Grand Canyon & Las Vegas wedding was featured on Destination I Do this week! CLICK HERE to check out yesterday’s post! Big thanks to Courtney Cox for the writing such a beautiful article! It really captures the unique little love story that Kris and Chad share!

Here’s just a few images from their wedding – but be sure to click though to see lots more!

Ceremony Location: Grand Canyon, AZ

Transportation: Maverick Helicopter

Reception & After-Party Location: Bellagio Hotel

Flowers & Decor: Bellagio Hotel

And for those of you who don’t know about Style Me Pretty – it’s one the top wedding blogs and is filled to the BRIM with gorgeous wedding inspiration. I definitely recommend checking it out! But, be warned… Minutes can turn into hours when pouring over it’s pages.

Frances & Eddie’s wedding was held at the lovely St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish & one of Jayse and my favorite places: the super stylish Vintner Grill here in Las Vegas. Combining modern edge with classy romance — this wedding had all the elements! You may remember these two from their engagement session here. I have so much love for them and I’m excited to share their special day.

Lets start things off with some of the morning details…

Frances’s beautiful Jenny Lee wedding dress hung on a custom “mrs. lang” hanger. I must admit – I went a bit gaga over that hanger! I just love those extra special little touches! They make photographing details so fun!

Frances’s exquisite Loubiton shoes were what they used as inspiration for their wedding colors. Randi and team at Naakiti Floral did an incredible job bringing everything to life!

I think Eddie is saying to himself, “I got her! She’s mine!” in this photo:

After a first sight and ceremony at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, it was off to the reception at Vintner Grill!

The original restaurant Frances & Eddie had secured for their wedding ended up closing for renovation just a few months before the big day. While it put a bump in the road, it really turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I recommended one of my favorite restaurants here in town – the ultra chic Vintner Grill, known for their modern décor, phenomenal service and amazing food! I’m so happy they went with them, and was so excited to see their vision come to life against such a fab backdrop.

During the reception, Frances & Eddie had 3 different stations set up in the outside area in cabanas for their guests to enjoy; an ice cream station, a cigar rolling station and a wine tasting station. I loved the colorful ice cream station that Frances’s bridesmaids put together for her. It was full of delicious treats and their were 3 different flavors of ice cream made from scratch with Vintner’s special recipe!

At the cigar rolling station, there were adorable custom match-boxes:

As the reception began to wind down a little, we took a short stroll to explore and have some fun. Frances was beyond thrilled to throw off her shoes and give her feet a rest in the cool, crisp grass!

Then, it began to rain… but did we run inside? No way! There’s nothing quite as classically romantic as kissing in the rain.

Can’t get enough of these two? Be sure to check out their fun travel themed engagement session we did just a month prior to the wedding! Also, I can’t wait to share the fusion video Jayse is putting together from their wedding day!

F + E: Thanks so much for allowing us into your lives and for the many amazing memories! BIG congrats to you both! I hope you had a blast honeymooning it up in Greece.

Update: Check out lots more from this wedding in the feature on Style Me Pretty!

They infused their vibrant personalities completely throughout their wedding, with the theme being ‘Love and Light’. Yes, it’s safe to say I love this couple – so I’m proud to present once again: Monica and George!

I just about flipped when I saw George’s adorable elephant cuff links! (side-note: click here to check out images from their engagement shoot – including a little explanation on the meaning behind the elephant and birdie.)The entire ceremony was so heartfelt and lovely. I especially loved the look on Monica’s father’s face as he gave her away.

Not only are Monica & George perfect together, they also have a killer, unique style!  There was a little something for all the senses. The moroccan details provided plenty of eye-candy and the sweet aroma of incense filled the air through the ceremony and well into the night. It was magical. Big props go to the extremely talented Teresa and team at Enchanted Florist for bringing this unique vision to life! I’m in love!

M&G: BIG Congrats guys! May your marriage be filled with love, light and ooodles of happiness!