Monday, April 8, 2013 Posted in Weddings
Guin and Eric met at a softball game and soon became fast friends. They started just hanging out after the games, until one night things heated up a notch! While out at a house party, Guin’s friends mentioned that Eric was ‘totally into her’. Guin decided to take matters into her own hands, pinning Eric in a corner of the room and planting a kiss on him. It must have been an amazing first kiss. Fast forward 4 years, Guin and Eric are officially husband and wife!
Their wedding day was a laid-back, fun destination affair that took place at the gorgeous Springs Preserve in Las Vegas. And with the talented team at Scheme Events coordinating the day went absolutely perfect! 
To add an romantic touch to Guin & Eric’s outdoor ceremony in the Garden Arboretum, the wedding arch was adorned with vines, burlap fabric and an elegant chandelier.
The reception took place in the Gardens Terrace. All the beautiful floral was by Layers of Lovely, and the bistro sting lights provided by Kevin Cordova at LED Unplugged created a magical ambiance throughout the night. :-)
Wedding Venue: The Springs Preserve in Las Vegas, Nevada / Wedding Coordination: Scheme Events / Wedding Photography: Chelsea Nicole Photography / Flowers: Layers of Lovely Floral Design / DJ: Harry “O” Productions / Hair & Makeup: Makeup in the 702 / Lighting: LED Unplugged / Officiant:
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For more, check out the feature on Scheme Events Blog: Guin and Eric’s Springs Preserve Las Vegas Wedding
Thursday, October 11, 2012 Posted in Weddings
Monday, September 10, 2012 Posted in Weddings
Happy 1 year anniversary to one of my favorite couples, Uri and Loren!!
You might remember these two from our snowy adventure up at Mt. Charleston for their engagement session (click here to see photos!) Their wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty earlier this year, but I’ve been dying to share them on my blog as well! I think you’ll be able to tell from the photos that Uri and Loren are one of those couples that exude pure joy when they’re together. That kind of vibe made their day a treat to be a part of and photograph!
Before the ceremony, I helped arrange a ‘first look’ in the beautiful gardens of the Springs Preserve where Uri and Loren shared a private moment together for just the two of them.
The ceremony was held in one of my favorite parts of the Springs Preserve, the beautiful Garden’s Arboretum.
After saying ‘I Do!’ and sealing things with a kiss, guests shared in the celebration by showering the happy newlyweds in bubbles as the came back down the aisle to Florence and the Machine’s “Dog Days are Over”.
Uri looked radient. Her hair and makeup was done up by Francesca Lombardo of Bobbie Pin Beauty.
I loved Uri and Loren’s wedding party! Here’s Uri and her fabulous crew:
Loren and his stylish groomsmen were rockin’ grey J.Crew suits and awesome mismatched bowties:
To see more from Uri and Loren’s wedding, check out their feature on Style Me Pretty: SMP Wedding Feature, Gallery
Wedding Venue: Springs Preserve in Las Vegas, Nevada / Wedding Photography: Chelsea Nicole Photography / Floral Design: Enchanted Florist / Catering: Wolfgang Puck Springs Preserve / Heart-Shaped Marshmallows: Madyson’s Marshmallows / DJ: DJ Harry O / Photo Booth: Shutterbooth / Wedding Dress: Sarah Seven via Little White Dress / Bride’s Hairpiece: Lo Boheme / Hair + Makeup: Francesca Lombardo of Bobbie Pin Beauty / Suits: J.Crew / Bow Ties: Me and Matilda + The Belle and The Beau
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
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 amazing 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!
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
Monday, July 11, 2011 Posted in Weddings
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
Melissa and Sean said their ‘I Do’s’ surrounded by sunshine and greenery in The Springs Preserve’s lush Garden’s Arboteum. 
This one makes me smile. :-) Newlywed bliss! 
Some of the pretty flower girls:
Loved these darling succulent-filled metal flower-girl baskets designed by Catherine at 
Melissa and Sean love to travel together. In the past two years they’ve ventured to Hawaii (Kauai), Vail, Mammoth, Santa Barbara, D.C. and Tucson– with lots more trips on the horizon! To add a personal touch their centerpieces, they incorporated pictures and stories of the different places that hold meaning to them as part of their table markers:
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