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Jill & Ian’s Wedding

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

 

March 9, 2012 - 9:45 pm Juliet Douglas - These girls are lovely! We met them recently. Love their bridesmaids dresses and sweaters too. And of course, the photography is fab, as usual!

February 21, 2012 - 8:20 pm Alissa - Wonderful photos of a very unique wedding. Loved looking at your work.

February 21, 2012 - 3:03 pm Trachette - Love it! Relaxed and looks like it was pure fun to shoot. Thanks for posting, late is always better than never when it looks this good. :)

February 21, 2012 - 1:19 am Jen Bergmark, First Pick Planning - I love all the succulents and the gorgeous yet simple details. Beautiful photos!

Aviation Trash the Dress

Johnnie is a pilot in the U.S. Air Force. For the past two years he has traveled across the globe to fly in air shows for millions of spectators. And the love of his life, Angela, has been right there with him. So it’s safe to say: Flying has played a huge role in their lives together.

After some brainstorming, we came up with the idea of doing an Amelia Earhart-esque style vintage aviation shoot in the middle of the Nevada desert.

The plane in the first image is a P-51 Mustang – one of Johnnie’s favorite vintage airplanes and one that he had the opportunity to fly alongside during many of his air shows.

I grew to love Johnnie and Angela when photographing their wedding way back in December of 2008 so I was stoked when Johnnie wrote to tell me they were returning to Vegas and he wanted to suprise Angela with a trash the dress to celebrate their 2-year wedding anniversary. It was awesome being able to both catch up on everything and capture them again at this new stage in their lives. They are bidding adieu to air shows and are starting their next adventure together in South Korea (where Johnnie’s now stationed for work). Angela even keeps an awesome photo-blog where they document all their travel and adventures.

Couldn’t resist doing my happier take on the iconic cinematography of Robert Burks in Alfred Hitchcock’s classic “North by Northwest” (1959).

July 25, 2011 - 9:16 pm Letty - What a nice couple!!!! beautiful pictures, so professional!! Me encanta verlos tan enamorados muchà!!

July 18, 2011 - 4:27 pm Jessica B - These are so awesome!! What fantastic clients!!!!

July 17, 2011 - 6:06 pm joe smith - beautiful pictures'''beautiful couple----from a proud father-father in law!

July 12, 2011 - 6:38 am Juan Carlos and Meropi - EStupendas fotos. Muy buen tema. Felicidades por su segundo aniversario. Carrillo Charitonos'

July 12, 2011 - 4:15 am Lynn - The pictures are unique and interesting. What a wonderful way to capture the memories. Your friend in PA> LYNN

July 11, 2011 - 11:15 am Alexander Mo - God, that Alfred Hitchcock one is absolutely stunning/breathtaking/classic/phenomenal. You raise the bar every time with each new shoot.

July 11, 2011 - 9:26 am Kat Forsyth - Totally frikkin COOL. Man, your work is still so awesome after all these years I've been following it. I completely love you!

July 11, 2011 - 7:58 am Liza Carrillo - I think these pictures reflect how well the couple is now created a bond and how they have grew together as a couple. The pictures are amazing! Congratulations to the awsome photographer and the beautiful couple, love cousin Liza

July 10, 2011 - 8:01 pm Denisse Lam - Love love the pics!!!! When I see these pictures I can't help but think of Top Gun.... Amazing pics and amazing couple!

July 10, 2011 - 3:06 pm Ashley Thayer - I love the photos!

July 10, 2011 - 2:43 pm John Green - The pictures are truly beautiful! Makes me want to go back in time and be a pilot too, but I've no regrets for a past that produced such a great son and daughter-in-law!! All of our love . . .

July 10, 2011 - 1:44 pm Emily - Absolutely love this session Chels!!

July 10, 2011 - 8:02 am Janet Smith - Amazing photos from an amazing photographer! Amazing couple!! Proud MOM!!!

July 10, 2011 - 7:44 am jorge mario - realmente impresionante, ambos se ven muy bien, felicidades!!

July 9, 2011 - 4:22 pm Barbara Davies - Absolutely AWESOME photos. Your so creative and your photography is a work of art.

July 9, 2011 - 9:59 am Martita Green - Very creative! Both models are so beautiful and the photography work is outstanding.

July 9, 2011 - 7:32 am Julie - LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!

July 9, 2011 - 6:48 am Uncle John - Awesome photography work - Very cute model too - I mean Angie - Not Johnnie !!!! :-)

July 8, 2011 - 10:22 am Suzi Lighten - OH MY GOODNESS - Chelsea, these are fantastic! THE PLANE - how cool is that!!!! :)

July 8, 2011 - 9:38 am Jennie Green - What amazing pictures. Very iconic!

July 7, 2011 - 12:32 pm Karolien - Absolutely amazing pictures!!! Job well done :)

July 7, 2011 - 5:33 am Chanie - What an awesome idea- they all look amazing and it is so fitting!! love it!

July 7, 2011 - 5:04 am Adam - Absolutely amazing photos!

July 6, 2011 - 3:23 pm Danielle - Beautiful!! Chelsea, these pictures are gorgeous. Your photos are always incredible. And AJ looks absolutely stunning! I love them!

July 6, 2011 - 12:51 pm Jason - GREAT shots Chelsea! Gotta love our Air Force ;)

July 6, 2011 - 12:17 pm Lynne Holdeman - Absolutely Epic Chelsea!

July 6, 2011 - 11:57 am Jeanna Hayes - Oh my gosh, this is freakin' AMAZING!!!! I love your style so much, and what a fantastic shoot!

Married: Chrissy & Jason

I’m  excited to share Chrissy & Jason’s engagement and wedding photos on the blog today! First, here’s a few from their engagement session. I was stoked when I found out that Chrissy collects vintage 40, 50 and 60′s attire. The adorable skirt below actually belonged to her great-grandmother. How cool is that?!

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. :-)

February 21, 2011 - 4:12 am Michelle - Chrissy you guys look amazing. Perfect photography

February 19, 2011 - 12:41 am Kevin Cordova - These are some really amazing photos. You are so great at what you do:)

February 15, 2011 - 3:11 pm Anne - What a beautiful couple, great photos...really unique

February 15, 2011 - 2:55 pm Roxanne - Amazing pictures, especially the one with the rain.

February 15, 2011 - 12:10 pm mandy - You two are sooo cute. These pictures are AMAZING!!

February 12, 2011 - 2:03 pm Sound Fusion Entertainment - LOVE these photos. I am definitely a fan of your work!!

February 11, 2011 - 9:21 am Beth - Wow! What an amazing engagement session! The last shot is fantastic!

February 11, 2011 - 3:58 am Kim @ Scenic Las Vegas Weddings - nice photos!!! her wedding dress is so beautiful and elegant! the last shot with the umbrella is my favorite!

February 10, 2011 - 9:49 pm JamieY - Gorgeous work as usual. That skirt and that first shot are my favorites. Love them!

February 8, 2011 - 5:24 pm brittani - Holy cow, love her style. she is so adorable! Second, amazing job!! I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE (and cannot get enough of) that last photo in the rain! beautiful. <3

February 7, 2011 - 8:26 pm Jessica B - So fantastic! Love the Bettie Page store too!

February 7, 2011 - 7:23 am Mike Lewis - Epic as always! Love the umbrella shot - classic!

February 5, 2011 - 11:04 am Alan and Elena - We absolutely love the last shot! You never see couples so happy playing in the rain on their wedding day! Gorgeous!!

February 4, 2011 - 7:11 am Monica Nelson - Honestly Chrissy, you and Jason really embody every element of love and it exudes through here in the photos. I know the fan favorite is the last, which IS remarkable, but the one that took my breath away was the very first one. Makes me feel like you and Jason can concur anything. Cheers!

February 4, 2011 - 3:52 am Kat Forsyth - Ack, Chelsea, you are SO awesome! Those e-pictures are PHENOMENAL, and then the wedding, with the last one in the rain...yum.

February 3, 2011 - 7:48 pm Cindy - what a great couple! that last image is crazy wonderful! Award winning!

February 3, 2011 - 7:38 pm kenzie - amazing!!! the last pic is WOW!!!!! i can't wait to see more!!

February 3, 2011 - 7:04 pm Jen - absolutely beautiful, cannot wait to see the rest!

February 3, 2011 - 5:51 pm Amber - Gorgeous, that last one is amazing!!!

February 3, 2011 - 5:26 pm Vicki Salzbrun - Absolutely stunning. You truly captured their day and all the love that everyone was feeling that day. I can't wait to see the rest!

February 3, 2011 - 4:55 pm Kate Whitmore - That last image is such a gorgeous black and white! It would make a ridiculous metallic print! Love it!

Kristen & Marlon’s Day After Session

Meet Kristen & Marlon:

Kristen and Marlon came out from New York City for an intimate Las Vegas wedding with close family. We got together the next day for a day-after trash the dress session downtown.

These two are easy going and up-for-anything, which made hanging out and exploring the streets with them a total blast. And I think the photos we captured really show their chemistry and love for each other.

I love their retro style! Kristen was rockin’ a beautiful feather headpiece and Marlon a vintage skinny tie.

They were also sporting some awesome converse shoes!

K & M: You two are so perfect together. :-) Congrats again on tying the knot!!

**This engagement shoot was featured on Destination Inspirations!

July 30, 2010 - 2:43 pm Steve Fogarty - Great photography! Fun couple!

July 24, 2010 - 9:07 am Autumn Cutaia - This shoot has so much style.. I love everything about it!

July 24, 2010 - 8:18 am Daniel Balboa - So diggin' that first picture.  Once again i'm humbled by the imagery that you pull off from you little down called Las Vegas.

July 23, 2010 - 8:27 am Abigail Smith - You're just incredible!!! These are amazing!!!

July 21, 2010 - 6:33 am Donna - OMG....I absolutely LOVE those pictures.  I wish I could get married again just so I could hire your photographer!  So incredibly creative and just GORGEOUS!!!  Thanks so much for sharing.

July 19, 2010 - 6:22 pm stacie - What great pictures to look at and take you back to that moment. LOVE them! Kristen and Marlon. . see you soon!

July 19, 2010 - 10:03 am Adrienne - I can't! Why are you guys so awesome??

July 19, 2010 - 7:32 am Cheryl Zebendon - WONDERFUL Pictures - Congratulation!

July 19, 2010 - 7:30 am Darren - CONGRATULATIONS Marlon and Kristen!!!!!!! These pics are just STUNNING!!!! Cant wait to hang with you guys!! All the best! Darren and Doug

July 18, 2010 - 10:41 pm Megan - Congrats to you both! The pictures are absolutely magnificent and they really seem to capture the essence of who you guys are...an incredibly creative and awesome couple! Glad to see you haven't stopped wearing suits and sneaks marlon ;o) All the best to you guys xoxo meg

July 18, 2010 - 4:21 pm Chris S - Congrats Marlon and Kristen!  Some really great photographs to say the least, and both of you look awesome!

July 17, 2010 - 11:32 am emma & darran - Very nice!!! great photos! we loved the shoes!

July 17, 2010 - 4:26 am Kasey - Great pictures guys!! Can't wait to go back to Vegas...

July 16, 2010 - 5:02 pm Andy - Incredible pictures guys!  Congratulations!

July 16, 2010 - 12:20 pm Adam Duerson - Seriously incredible pics, guys. I loathe loathe loathe vegas, but this makes me wanna go back for once. Poor dress! (Marlon: These are going straight to the Fantasy Football bunch. Photographer: There are 12 of us and i'm guessing the other 11 are unmarried. You'll be getting 11 good recommendations!)

July 16, 2010 - 11:52 am Gregg - Pretty hot... but where do we put in our credit card details so we can see the good stuff???

July 16, 2010 - 11:32 am Eric - Wow! Awesome photos! Amazing Photographer! And the Models?!?! We're talking People Magazine's Top Ten Most Beautiful, no doubt! CONGRATULATIONS MR & MRS!!!!

July 16, 2010 - 11:12 am Artur - Looking good!

July 16, 2010 - 10:22 am Paul E Z - C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!!! WOWWWWWWWWWW! Who are those HOT MODELS?!?!?!? Killer Pix!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU TWO! MUCH LOVE, HAPPINESS AND HEALTH to you both! Hope to see you soon :-) pez

July 16, 2010 - 9:21 am Kendra - Absolutely adorable!  You both look so happy!  If you brought Lulu you would've all matched.  Looking forward to the NYC celebration. Love, Kendra

July 16, 2010 - 3:35 am patti graham - Amazing Pictures!!!!!!   

July 15, 2010 - 3:55 pm Sara - Beatiful Pix!! I love them!!

July 15, 2010 - 12:32 pm Susi - LOVE the pictures and also the "trash the dress" concept! the pictures really capture the fun and love that weddings should be all about. Thanks for sharing!

July 15, 2010 - 10:29 am Ebby Agu - Awesome Pics , Love you guy congrats.... AWESOME PICS

July 15, 2010 - 6:50 am Robin G - Awesome pics....can't wait to see the rest!!!!

July 14, 2010 - 12:36 pm chels - Thanks everyone!! xox And Jamie, isn't her dress awesome?! She got it at a small boutique in NYC called Gabriella's. The shop owner likes to bring in young, fresh designers. This one is designed by Amy Kuschel, based out of San Francisco: www.amykuschel.com  

July 14, 2010 - 7:33 am Lee Webb - Great photographs!

July 14, 2010 - 6:28 am Dennise - You totally captured the happiness that is radiating from them.  Awesome job Chelsea!!  =o)

July 14, 2010 - 6:14 am Jamie Y - Love them.  Her dress is amazing.  Your work is amazing. 

July 13, 2010 - 11:52 pm OHANA PHOTOGRAPHERS - LOVE old vegas!!! rocked it once again chelsea!

July 13, 2010 - 7:41 pm s h e r r y - SO cute <3 I love that they're both wearing Converses!

July 13, 2010 - 6:00 pm Kara Graham - Amazing picturess Chelsea, and amazing couple! :)

July 13, 2010 - 5:11 pm Jason - Great shots Chelsea. Were the shots of the square turquoise things in a building across from the parking garage. I think I have seen that spot from the other side. I love them though...especially the tinting!

July 30, 2010 - 2:19 pm Great after-wedding trash the dress by my friend Chelsea Nicole | FOGARTYFOTO - [...] I am happy to link to one of their recent trash-the-dress sessions, down on Old Fremont. [...]

August 1, 2010 - 11:07 am More Recent Features » Chelsea Nicole Photography – Las Vegas and Destination Alternative Wedding Photographer - [...] in Style, featured Kristen & Marlon’s colorful ‘Retro-Urbanist’ day-after trash the dress session in downtown Las [...]

Style Me Pretty – Vegas Inspiration to Reality

As you probably already know, I have a very big crush on a certain ultra stylish wedding website (Style Me Pretty). Abby, Elaine and all the girls at SMP are my kind of people – also obsessed with details and pretty things. So I was absolutely delighted to be a part of their new feature called the “Inspiration to Reality Challenge.” I love the whole concept and how it works! Each region puts together a team of fantastic wedding vendors, then they choose an inspiration board designed by one of SMP’s readers and put their creative juices together to bring it all to life.

I’m beyond excited to share some photos from the Inspiration to Reality shoot that our Las Vegas team put together – and that it’s a 4-part feature on the front page of Style Me Pretty this weekend!

Our shoot took place at one of my FAVORITE ceremony and reception locations here Vegas, the gorgeous Springs Preserve! I loved how the blues popped against the warm desert backdrop. And our model bride, Gabi looked stunning with hair & makeup all done up by Allyson, Lauren & Monet at Las Vegas Style Sirens.

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The Vera Wang gown provided by Dawn at Couture Bride Salon was THE perfect fit. And the whole look and style was a great match for the vintage aviation theme Tracey (of Your Las Vegas Wedding Concierge) came up with based off the movie The Aviator.

I first saw this dress on Gabi a couple weeks before the shoot. A bunch of us girls were hanging out in the bridal salon while Dawn was trying different dresses on Gabi. It was too funny because it was almost as if we were her bridesmaids. When she came out with this gown on there was one big synchronized “Oohh!” It was definitely THE ONE.

The ensemble was topped off by Stella & Dot Jewelry from stylist Carrie Hogan and a fantastic blue veil from MUMO hair accessories.

 

style-me-pretty-wedding-shoot-springs-preserve-las-vegas-3Jesus (our groom – who also happens to be the Catering Manager at Springs Preserve) was looking pretty darn sharp as well.

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Style Me Pretty Shoot | Springs Preserve in Las Vegas

Details, details, details – I was definitely lovin’ all the eye candy! From the amazing feather bouquet by Emplume, the totally unique cakelets by Kristen at Gimme Some Sugar (SO love this idea to have multiple smaller cakes rather than one main one, or in addition to the main one), signature drink by Dress the Drink, peacock chair decor by Wildflower Linens, beautiful centerpiece by Randi at Naakiti Floral, the invitations that arrive in a vintage steamer trunk by Tifany at Gourmet Invitations, and so much more!

Style Me Pretty | Invitation by Gourmet Invitations

Gimme Some Sugar | Wedding Cakes | Las Vegas, NV"The Plume" Signature Drink by Dress the Drink

Be sure to hit up Style Me Pretty to see a ton more images in the 4-part feature! Here’s the links:

Style Me Pretty Shoot | Springs Preserve in Las VegasAnd I saved the best for last….

Here’s the behind the scenes video created by my incredibly talented other-half, Jayse!

 

BIG shout out and thanks to everyone that helped make this shoot a reality!! It was a blast working with such an awesome team people. :-)

October 19, 2010 - 4:30 pm Sidd Rishi - Stunning photos :) Love it!!

April 29, 2010 - 7:08 pm Shannon Stuno - Love the lighting, colors & everything!  Gorgeous!

March 23, 2010 - 11:36 pm Terrence Lighten - Just saw the photos, they are amazing, goes along with the amazing video...

March 20, 2010 - 8:26 pm E.N. - ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! Everything about it - fantastic detail shots and definitely one of the best videos I've seen. Great work everyone involved!

March 20, 2010 - 10:44 am Emily - OH. MY. WORD. These are PERFECT!!!!   I'm am just spinning - I love these so much and the video is absolutely amazing!  All around great job!

March 19, 2010 - 3:14 pm Suzi Lighten - I've been meaning to comment. Wow, you two! Wow! You and Jayse are a not only adorable together as a couple but a great match for working behind your lenses together. That video rocked!

March 19, 2010 - 10:07 am Susan - These are all perfectly stunning, Chelsea, but that second image took my breath away! The color is amazing.

March 12, 2010 - 7:28 am Cherie Hogan - Hi Chelsea! It's Cherie from WPPI.  Ive been trying to figure out why the picture of the bride with the blue sky behind her is so stunning and I think I figured it out, the color of the sky matches the blue hair piece she's wearing! Did you do that on purpose? I might have to try that! Anyways, love your work! So glad I got to meet you! Hopefully I'll see you at a PUG meeting! Remember to email me if you need assistance at your next wedding!

March 5, 2010 - 11:55 pm Wendhy - LOVE it! AMAZING photos & video!

March 5, 2010 - 2:49 pm Dennise - The beauty you all were able to capture is just unbelievable...  Chelsea, your images are out of this world!  If someone needs ideas for a wedding, here they are!  And Jayse, you just bring such life through your videos!!  Awesome you two!

March 1, 2010 - 12:11 am Juliet Douglas - So beautiful!  And I finally got the chance to view the video and it's amazing!!  Good job Chelsea, Jayse, Tracey, and the entire team!

February 28, 2010 - 5:32 pm Tracey Kumer-Moore - Just an unbelievable, inspiring day from the board to everyone involved and perfectly captured by the fab Chelsea & Jayse! I had a blast working with everyone and the two of you from the spark of brilliance in my office when we found "OUR Inspiration" to the shoot day and beyond! Can't wait to do this again. You two ROCK! Let's go celebrate some awesome work. T.

February 28, 2010 - 12:42 pm ohana photographers - that's the stuff right there!!! love that second shot! love.

April 22, 2010 - 4:18 pm Happy Earth Day! » Chelsea Nicole – Alternative Style Wedding Photography - [...] - The Springs Preserve: This 180-acre environment-centered preservation is tucked away in the middle of the city, just 10mins outside of the busy Vegas strip. Whether you’re looking for something a bit different for your Vegas wedding or just looking for a place to explore and have a little fun while in town, the Springs Preserve is wonderful. For weddings images from here, check out a few of my recent features on Style Me Pretty - Whitney & John’s Wedding and the Vegas Inspiration to Reality. [...]

Featured on The Wedding Chicks

Amber and Bill’s vintage Vegas wedding was featured on the front page of The Wedding Chicks! Click below to check it out:

Featured on The Wedding Chicks | Amber and Bill's Wedding

Major props to all those that made this wedding so wonderful: Juliet of Green Orchid events for making sure the day went seamless, Teresa at Enchanted Florist for lovely floral, the team over at Red Rock Casino for the excellent location (along with the cake and super cute mini root beer floats), and last but not least Amber+Bill for their mad good taste! Luv ya’s!

November 27, 2009 - 7:21 am Christina - I love that site! How awesome that your lovely work has been featured on it. :) Congrats!

November 25, 2009 - 12:48 pm E.N. - wow - you have a healthy dose of comments on that blog too! Great work everyone - Beautiful photography Chelsea, Congrats!

November 25, 2009 - 5:11 am Curtis Copeland - Congratulations on your well deserved recognition! You are a gifted photographer with a truly unique style. Thanks for sharing and inspiring! Curtis Wedding Photography Miami

November 24, 2009 - 7:34 pm Juliet Douglas - Chelsea, I am so proud to have my name next to yours! I'm happy Amber & Bill brought us together for their special day.

November 24, 2009 - 7:08 pm Dennise - It is amazing how so many sites are recognizing your wonderful talent of taking beautiful pictures! Congrats! =o)

November 24, 2009 - 2:21 pm Amber - So exciting! Congrats to us both ;)