Burning Heart Logo Sets The Stage: DeeAnn + Eric, II
from Cameron …
“DeeAnn and Eric pulled together a great Mexican-themed wedding, an event FULL of love, joy and happiness. To create the theme, they had a friend design a burning heart logo for them (wedding logos are great ideas) and then worked the entire theme of the wedding around the logo. They had a special piñata made in Mexico of their logo, used Mexican oil cloths on the gift table, had incredible authentic Mexican food, used papel picados (hanging papers) as decoration, had beautiful paper flowers as decor and even the cups at the drinks station were colorful, not to mention the cute flower girls’ headbands. The location was the perfect backdrop, a beautiful desert home in Tucson with an antique barn. Dee is the co-owner of Sister Creations so the guest favors were awesome lip balms and sunblocks, and matchboxes complete with the wedding logo design. This event boasted a simple theme executed beautifully proving, you do not have to spend a billion dollars to have a themed event! The best part of this wedding was how elated all the guests and family were for Dee and Eric and that showed in the photos.”
The rest of the story from Cameron’s blog … “DeeAnn is the daughter of Phyllis Hogan, who owns Winter Sun, a local trading store, which is in the same building as our new studio. Some time ago, a prominent commercial photographer, Sue Bennett ran her whole operation in this same building, including my little studio. Bennett shot in the gallery of the Flagstaff Photography Center, and had her office adjacent to mine. Tragically, Bennett was killed in a car accident in 2003. The Winter Sun gals knew her because their store backs up to Sue’s studio — plus she was just Sue, everyone downtown knew her. If this is confusing, SORRY, but the point is, we are all connected and I believe we still are–Bennett’s presence is certainly everywhere in this building. I think Bennett was *telling* me to shoot this event– so I did. I found out later that Dee had been on her own tragic journey over the last few years and that this wedding was truly a gift in so many ways: finding Eric, having her friend’s offer their gorgeous home in Tucson as the wedding location, her good friend Gillian as the minister, and having me offer to shoot the event. This wedding was filled with love. EVERYONE was on the edge of their seats with joy for this couple. I loved the Mexican theme they pulled off too… so many great details that made it work.”
Congratulations DeeAnn and Eric from all of us at Style Me Pretty! And a special thanks to Cameron for some fabulous photographs and a very inspiring story!
Cameron and Jamelle’s studio is located in downtown Flagstaff. Cameron is available for commission worldwide and has photographed weddings in Arizona, California, Brazil, Maryland, Massachusetts, Georgia, Costa Rica, Wisconsin, Oregon and Utah.
V Cameron - I could not meke it to the wedding - so it is great to see thes.
Now I wish I had been ther to see DeeAnn's and Eric's wedding
they must be really happy with the photos you made of them
your work is always awesome
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Love the vibrant colors of this wedding!
Cameron really captured the whole feel of our wedding. It was such an amazing day for us and to have these photos is truly the gift of a lifetime.
Eric and I both grew up in Arizona and love our southwestern culture. We knew we had to have Mariachi at the wedding and everything else just fell into place. From Rhonda's flower arrangements to Ma Brown's homemade margaritas, friends and family alike pitched in to make this low cost wedding really spectacular. That is the kind of community we are blessed by. My advice to all you brides out there is this- ask your talented friends and family to help out, and this will create a very special day. DeeAnn and Eric Brown, Flagstaff, AZ
The wedding of DeeAnn and Eric was not only one of the most beautiful weddings I have attended but fun as well. The day was warm, the bride amazingly gorgeous and such warmth and love filled the entire place. Experiencing the wedding was fantastic then seeing all the great photos captures the depths of their true love for each other and family and friends. Here's to a long and happy life to them~~~~~~Cheers!
Cameron did an amazing job with these photos. She peeked around just the right corners, played with the soft light of the day and the vibrant colors - and captured just the right moments so we can relive the magic of Eric and Dee's special day! Expert work!
I can't say enough how much I enjoyed this wedding and shooting it. I certainly shed a few tears in the process. I shot a lot of the details in the "bright" sun to get that vibrant look. I would normally wait for the sunset light for details but it seemed to fit for this event. I wish I had photographed some of the tasty Mexican food. It was gone by the time I tried! So GOOD! I was so glad to give this gift to DeeAnn and Eric because they truly appreciated it! I will be hosting an essay contest (I hate the word contest) for a pro-bono wedding for 2009. Unveiling details on my blog later this month!
It was a perfect day. The bright colors of the decorations communicated the joy our families felt to celebrate the joining of E. and Dee, a Fiesta of Love. The mariachi were great for dancing, the food was incredible, and Aunt Canie's margaritas, well she's the one who taught me how to make a margrit, all in a beautiful setting. Cameron amazingly captured it all; from the honor of the ceremony to the excitement of celebration to the quite moments intimately shared. Blessings.
What a beautiful wedding and day. The entire collaboration stayed very true to the bride and groom! Cameron's pictures really captured all this and more. We were so thrilled and honored to bea part of Dee's and E's special day.
These photos are just spectacular and truly a joy to see. The wedding looks amazing! I just love the theme, the colors, the simplicity and lack of formality. It suits Dee Ann perfectly! I am so glad that she has found a partner with whom she can share life's many riches, and I wish the two of them a lifetime of laughter and love together. Dee Ann deserves the happiness she has found. Beautiful photography! Thanks for sharing!
hello Eric, a heartiest congratulations to u and Dee Ann.. i was glad to go thru ur wedding pictures.. its awesome ,u'r wife is beautiful. just wanted to let u know thru this page that it was wonderful knowing a very good person like u..u r always welcome to our place ..do keep in touch..will always pray for ur well being..wish u all the happiness in the days to come...with best wishes, take care fren tsering
Dee and Eric's wedding was nothing short of magical. The photos truly caputre the spirit - the warmth, lighting, music, love, support, and family. Dee and Eric pulled off the type of wedding ceremony of dreams, because it brought us all together in honor of their love, and made us all feel right at home and included.
I love love love the papel picados!! Where did you get these?? Is there a website?