Aug 31, 10
Posted in Bridal Beauty
Aug 31, 10
The voting continues for Cara & Brett’s Desert Botanical Garden Dream Wedding Poll! Thank you to everyone who voted for the gorgeous bouquet and boutonniere by Petal Pusher.
The Winner::Natural Elegance
Now on to the Cake!!
Here comes…the dessert! Indulge yourself in these 3 amazing cakes by Honey Moon Sweets and vote for your favorite to be at Cara & Brett’s 10~10~10 wedding. Photography by Keith Pitts.
Option 1::Golden Romance
Reminiscent of the “Gilded Age,” we have a traditional round stacked cake, gilded in antique gold fondant, decorated with royal icing swag and gold dragee.
The base of each tier is wrapped with white satin ribbon and is adorned with a black and white pearlescent peony blossom.
Option 2::Modern Beauty
Floral damask flocking over ivory fondant embellishes these square tiers.
Each tier is wrapped at the base with a copper fondant sash and bow and adorned with a pearl studded gold gum paste brooch.
Option 3::Sophisticated Elegance
Victorian decadence describes this octagon shaped cake topped with an ivory globe. Each tier is adorned with fondant swag, gum paste cameos and royal icing filigree.
The base is bordered with lustrous string pearls and rolled fondant roses. The orb is nestled in a bed of pink and peach colored fondant roses and purple violets and decorated with strips of fondant ribbon and royal icing vines. The cake is topped with a pearl dusted fondant bow.
Don’t forget to vote 
Aug 25, 10
Posted in Featured Weddings
A few stories from the day from the planner front lines: - I had to practice my Holly Hobby sewing skills again by sewing a bridesmaid into her dress. The zipper broke. Please note it was a defective zipper- the bridesmaid fit perfectly in the dress. I am proud to say my sewing skills lasted all night and she was able to enjoy the wedding! - Have you seen the photos of the kids? I have some cute kids, but hello…. ballet slippers? A- DOR-ABLE! -The Gelato Bar was a huge hit. Really can you imagine adults rushing a gelato bar? It was an amazing way to end the night and the guests really enjoyed it! -The photo of our beautiful couple on the couch. Yes, we dragged that out (thanks Kristen!). The lighting was awesome and Keith Pitts was doing an amazing job of capturing the day and then I thought- cool couch, fun couple, beautiful light in the orange grove= some amazing images! - The music from the band was awesome. After almost 10 hours I did not want to leave- they were that good. Check them out at the bottom of the post under our “friendors”. From the Bride
The morning of my wedding was both fun and relaxing. My bridesmaids and eight best girlfriends spent the entire day getting ready and celebrating with me. I honored my girlfriends by having them walk down the aisle. My husband surprised us with a basket of champagne and chocolates from Julia Baker Confections.
My initial inspiration for the wedding theme was cherry blossoms. They happened to be out of season, so I chose a very similar color palate of ice pink, burgundy, black and cream. The centerpieces were a mixture of Sophie roses, Sahara roses, Cherry Love roses, Antique green hydrangeas and Burgundy Snap dragons. My bouquet was beautiful with all white and cream peonies, open white spray roses and lisianthus.
There were so many special touches and details about my wedding. I wore an antique flower in my hair that my mother made, it was crafted with antique flowers and a part of my Grandmother Chida’s wedding dress who passed away when I was nine. My mother also handmade beautiful cones to hold the rose petals that our loved ones threw as we walked down the aisle. My mother- in- law hand sewed a gorgeous isle runner in light cream. It made our wedding feel more intimate and softened the natural backdrop Camelback Mountain.
Warren and I took dance lessons and had a choreographed first dance which was so much fun to learn and perform! His family is Vietnamese and we loved being able to incorporate the Lai See, which is a small red envelope bringing good luck, love, and good fortune, as guest favors. I am part Italian and it was both memorable and romantic that Warren and I found our wedding rings earlier in the year on a family trip to Italy. We found my setting in a local antique shop. We ate so much gelato on that trip that we rolled in a Gelato cart at the reception! Our guests raved over my wedding cake, “The Valentino”. It was one of a kind with frosted rosettes covering five tiers and matched my dress beautifully. At the end of the night guests took home photos taken from our Photo Booth! Warren and I have a guestbook with pictures of our guests’ fun expressions. The band was great and children up to grandparents danced all night.
The most sentimental part of the wedding are the pictures, video and speeches that took place. Unfortunately, my middle brother Bret passed away three weeks after my wedding. The pictures and video are the last memories I will have of my beloved little brother. I am so grateful that he was able to see me get married and be such an important part of the best day of my life. That day and the weeks that followed only confirms that I could not have asked for a more perfect man to become my husband.
Fabulous Friendors
Ceremony & Reception Site ~ Montelucia Resort and Spa :: Photography ~ Keith Pitts Photography :: Florist ~ The Flower Studio :: Videography ~ Serendipity Videography :: Cake ~ Julia Baker Confections :: Photobooth ~ AZ Photobooth :: Band ~ The Walkens Band :: Ceremony Music ~ String Serenade :: Officiant ~ Randy Williams :: Hair ~ Nina Flanagan :: Wedding Gown ~ Destiny’s Bride :: Groom’s Tuxedo ~ Hugo Boss :: Groomsmen Tuxedos ~ Mr. Formal