Thursday, August 19, 2010 Posted in Weddings
After having a blast in California with these two during their Santa Monica and Venice beach engagement session, I knew the wedding would be just as great! It took place at Red Rock Hotel & Casino where Mindy an Neil got ready and had their first sight, as well as the lovely Silverstone Golf Club where they celebrated their ceremony and reception.
Mindy and Neil were both looking stunning! I loved Mindy’s La Sposa wedding gown…
I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned this before, but it’s worth mentioning again – I love first sights! They add such a romantic moment to the wedding day, not mention make things much more relaxed and give me and my couples the much needed time to create beautiful images. And I adore this moment shared between Mindy and Neil during their first sight. There’s just something about Neil’s embrace here… So loving and tender.
Of course, shoes need some love too…
And I have to give a shout to Mindy & Neil’s awesome bridesmaids and groomsmen. They had such a fun wedding party!
The reception came together perfectly in soft pinks, creams and gold. Floral & Event Design were by J and E Floral and Kevin Cordova rocked the lighting to add some extra ambiance.
One of my favorite details was the ‘sweet’ little chocolate favors that accompanied each place setting:
To top things off, here’s a few images of the fab newlyweds enjoying a summer sunset over the beautiful Silverstone golf course.
M+N: Thanks for including me in your amazing day! I’m so happy for you two! Hope you had a fantastic honeymoon. 
Update: This wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty <– Click to check it out!
Monday, November 16, 2009 Posted in Weddings
I’m so excited to share Amber and Bill’s vintage inspired wedding, full of the romance and elegance of the 50′s. Their wedding took place at the gorgeous Red Rock Casino and was coordinated by the fabulous Juliet of Green Orchid Events.
Here’s a bit more behind their special day in Amber’s words:
Our wedding day is inspired by the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas in the late 1950s and early 1960s, a time when Mr. and Mrs. America came to Hollywood’s playground and rubbed elbows at the roulette table next to Marilyn Monroe, Ann Margret, and a young Senator named Kennedy. Showrooms up and down the strip booked headliners like Frank and the boys, Liberace, Don Rickles, and Wayne Newton. It was a time when a man could get a shrimp cocktail or a juicy prime rib for a buck or two.
We love this special and more innocent era when space age optimists looked towards the sky to see the future, Lincoln Continentals cruised the Strip at 7 MPG, men were men, and it was ok for a fella to go crazy in the head over some broad. Bill would never dare call Amber a “broad,” but he loves her with the same spirit.
For a bit of extra special Vegas-style entertainment, Amber and Bill had showgirls greet their guests as they entered into the reception as well as a fantastic surprise Frank Sinatra impersonator! 
These gorgeous centerpieces were done by the very talented Teresa at Enchanted Florist. In addition to the beautiful floral, each table had a different framed image that paid tribute to the casinos of Vegas past.
Also, how adorable are these little root beer float shooters that were served with the cake?!
If you haven’t already seen it, click HERE to check out Amber and Bill’s Mad Men inspired engagement session in a vintage car. Amber and Bill – you definitely know how to put together a beautiful wedding! Thanks for letting me capture it!
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