Sarahli and Luna joined us at Villa Siena August 31, 2013 for their wedding reception. The ceremony was performed at the Mesa, Arizona Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The couple initially met in Hawaii.

Throughout the day the couple shared sweet smiles with one another. Sarahli wore a gown with an empire waist and three quarter length sleeves. The gown V-necked into layers of lace. Her hair was worn in a stylish bun wrapped with a braid. Diamond drop earrings and a bracelet offered a little sparkle. Lace shoes continued a traditional look. Instead of fresh flowers, Sarahli carried a bouquet of silk flowers. Luna wore a light grey suit and pink tie.

During cocktail hour a Mariachi band offered entertainment. A photo booth backdrop was set up for guests to pose in front of. The father of the bride toasted friends and family.

The couple was wrapped in each other’s arms for Shayne Ward’s Breathless as their first dance. Then Sarahli danced with her father followed by Luna dancing with selected ladies.

A vintage suitcase was set up to collect cards from guests. Pink and white flowers graced each table while table numbers were set in ornate picture frames.

For sweet treats a variety of cupcakes were offered along with petite cheesecakes, fresh fruit tartlets, chocolate tiramisu and cream puff swans. The dessert bar was in place of a traditional cake, although a symbolic cake was displayed with silk flowers.

Favors were porcelain birds for each guest.

Congratulations Sarahli and Luna. May the symbol of the bird, that thing of beauty that flies within us all, remind you of the freedom of love.

Photography by: Lisa Elly Photography

September 5, 2013 was a clear and sunny day for the wedding of Heather and Andrew. The couple’s love of the Los Angeles Dodgers determined their color scheme of royal blue and white, which perfectly matched the sky that day.

The couple originally met at a Halloween party where they were both dressed up as the main characters of the movie Grease.

For the big day, Heather wore a fitted strapless gown with satin belt. Her hair was styled in an up-do. She chose pearl and diamond drop earrings, bracelet and a pearl necklace to accent the look. Blue satin shoes added a splash of color. The bride’s bouquet was wrapped with royal blue satin ribbon with a framed picture of loved ones attached. Her bridesmaids wore knee-length royal blue satin dresses. As Heather was preparing for the ceremony, her groom sent over a note saying I can’t wait to kiss you. Her bridesmaids enticed back with signs saying Just Wait Till You See Her.

The groom and groomsmen wore black tuxedos with a royal blue tie and blue Dodger’s baseball caps. After the ceremony the wedded couple led the recessional to We Go Together from the Grease soundtrack.

Guests were seated at tables identified by significant numbers to the couple, such as 1,460, the number of days the bride and groom have been together.

Lonestar’s Amazed played for the couple’s first dance, followed by the father/daughter dance to I Loved Her First by Heartland and the mother/son song to Unanswered Prayers by Garth Brooks. Then the newlyweds created a special moment for the parents of the bride and groom by having the DJ play the same Eric Clapton song that had played during the first dance for both sets of parents weddings.

Red velvet cake was served for dessert filled with vanilla raspberry filling and vanilla frosting. Sugar roses edged in royal blue decorated the cake.

Congratulations Heather & Andrew. May the smiles that lit up your wedding day light up every day of your lives together.

Photography by: Monique Hessler Photography

August 17, 2013 marked the marriage of Mary and George. The couple lived apart for most of their relationship while George was on medical school rotation. However, the time apart did nothing to diminish the couple’s love for one another.

The wedding ceremony was held indoors with candles and purple flower petals lining the aisles. Chairs were wrapped with purple bows. On the altar sat a cross.

George wore a grey tuxedo with a white shirt and tie. The groomsmen wore black tuxedos with turquoise ties. To begin the ceremony two flower girls sprinkled the aisle with flower petals for the bride. Then the bridesmaids began the processional in turquoise floor-length dresses. Their bouquets were a mix of spider mums, roses, hydrangeas and snapdragons in purple, magenta, green, teal and white.

Mary was radiant as she joined her groom wearing a gown with lace bodice, cap sleeves, beaded belt and a full A-line skirt. Her shoes shimmered with crystals. The bride’s bouquet mixed assorted flowers in shades of purple.

During the ceremony Raseena Jacob sang Not For A Moment while the unity candle was lit. The officiant quoted the bible throughout the ceremony. A special reading of the scripture was done by Sam and Manja.

For the reception Mary changed into an elegant turquoise and gold sari.

At the reception, the couple’s name shone in lights on the wall. Purple tablecloths with turquoise candles on top made the room light up with the couple’s spirit.

The couple’s first dance was to Come Away With Me by Norah Jones, followed by traditional Indian dances.  During speeches the brother of the groom talked about what a wonderful role model George was while the bride’s sister honored Mary for always being there for them.

The chocolate cake with vanilla frosting alternated purple and white layers over four tiers with a rhinestone ‘R’ topper. Small square tins filled with candy were the favors.

On the back of the couple’s car was written The first day of the rest of your lives. Congratulations Mary and George. May the beauty of your souls bring beauty to every aspect of your lives together.

Photography by: David De Dios Photography

Jeannine and Roger celebrated their wedding ceremony and reception at Villa Siena September 1, 2013. The couple, surrounded by close friends and family, enjoyed their ceremony under bluebird skies with a golden sun shining down upon them.

Jeannine was elegant in a gown with chiffon straps, a beaded bodice that finished in an empire waist and A-line skirt. With hair worn up, a flower fascinator echoed the softness of the skirt of the gown. Jeannine carried a bouquet of white roses and hydrangeas. The stems were wrapped in lace and fastened with a pearl and diamond brooch. Her bridesmaids surrounded her in sleeveless champagne colored dresses with a black sash. They also carried bouquets of white roses.

For the special occasion Roger wore a black tuxedo with white shirt and tie while his groomsmen wore black tuxedos with champagne colored vests and ties. The couple’s friendship and love was obvious throughout the day with the glowing smiles they offered one another. During the ceremony the couple performed a special rose ceremony and lit a unity candle.

Tables were laid with three tiers of candleholders, each with an autumn rose floating underneath a votive candle.

After guests were seated for the reception, the couple took the floor to God Gave Me You by Blake Shelton. All couples were invited to join the dance floor for an anniversary dance to Frank Sinatra’s the Way You Look Tonight.

During the evening a celebrity kissing game was held. Each time a guest clinked their champagne glass a different couple around the room had to stand and share a kiss.

Jeannine and Roger tested their knowledge of one another with a shoe game, where the couple had to guess the answers to questions by raising either the groom’s shoe or the bride’s shoe.

A beautiful cake with ivory frosting and the couple’s name monogrammed in frosting was finished with fresh white flowers on top. Three little cookies with icing were the favors.

Congratulations Jeannine and Roger. May your love always support one another as your friends and family did on your wedding day. We wish you the best.

Photography by: Moments Found Photography