Amado Wedding by Elyse Hall Photography
We’re welcoming you back to another wonderful week of pretty, pretty inspiration with this insanely gorgeous DIY affair courtesy of the brilliant Elyse Hall Photography. And what a welcome it is. With a plethora of beyond fabulous details crafted by the talented (and uber-adorable) bride and groom, the greatest sweetheart table of all time and my new favorite wedding gown, this soiree is garden party perfection in absolutely every way possible. And I am in LOVE. Needless to say, I’ll be spending the next few hours (or days) wrapped up in every last beautiful moment… And I suggest you do the same. Join me in the gallery for even more!
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From the Bride… I hadn’t been to very many weddings; my parents’ wedding was on a mountain with less than ten guests and other family weddings were similarly small. No one really had any idea of etiquette or how to even begin planning (that’s when blogs like SMP became invaluable in inspiring me and helping focus my ideas). I had a vision for the day that I often had trouble articulating. I wanted it to feel like a 1920’s garden party, like something out of The Great Gatsby, but I also wanted eclectic, artsy, feminine touches. Too, it was important to me to be as environmentally conscious as possible. My husband was very easy-going, whatever made me happy made him happy, although he made it very clear he did not want to wear suspenders or a bow tie, and that some level of formality was important to him. We agreed that we didn’t want it to feel like a cookie-cutter wedding, and that great food, beautiful, natural surroundings, and good company, were our priorities.
We didn’t have a “color palette” or unifying theme (Which seemed to constantly stress people out…You don’t have a color scheme? You don’t have a theme? You are planning to do WHAT yourself?! Are you crazy?!). I had a million different ideas and at times wasn’t sure if I even knew the aesthetic I was “going for.” How could a wedding be ethereal and whimsical, simple and clean, artsy and earthy and fun and formal all at the same time? When one guest claimed, rather drunkenly, to be Jay Gatsby, and another, very sweetly, told me it looked like “an Anthropologie wedding” I knew somehow my vision had become reality.
I think the wedding felt very intimate, very homespun, because that’s exactly what it was, and had to be. We had a pretty small budget, and managed to stay under $10,000 for around 100 people. It helped that I am an artist, and was able to make a lot of things myself. I also did my own hair and most of the bridesmaid’s hair and make-up. DIY was the theme of the day, and probably a bit of an understatement. Aside from our gorgeous venue, Agua Linda Farm, and our absolutely amazing photographer, Elyse Hall, everything, from food to flowers to invitations, was done by friends and family.
There were times throughout the planning process, especially as I completed my student teaching and other degree requirements simultaneously (Did I mention, my husband and I graduated from the University of Arizona the WEEK before the wedding? It was a crazy time, absolutely bonkers, and I had the grey hairs to prove it.), when all I wanted to do was go back in time and elope. There were a ton of things that I’d had my heart set on but ran out of money or time to make them happen, or that didn’t happen quite as I’d planned, but now that it’s over I am so very thankful that I got to spend that time with the people who I love most in the world and feel overwhelmed, when I think back on it, with the support and graciousness of my beautiful family.
Wedding Photography: Elyse Hall Photography / Catering: Solaris Restaurant / Videography: Friend of the Bride / Music: Friends of the Bride / Wedding Venue: Agua Linda Farm / Wedding Ceremony Dress: Raylia Designs, Inc. via Maya Palace / Wedding Reception Dress: J.Crew via eBay / Bride’s Shoes: Steve Madden / Bride’s Rings: Antique Jewelry Exchange (1920’s Antique) + Bride’s Grandma (vintage turquoise borrowed and old, and blue) / Bride’s Earrings: J.Crew / Bride’s Make-up: Dana at MAC Cosmetics, Tucson Mall / Bride’s Hair: The Bride / Bride’s Hairpiece: Twigs & Honey / Bridesmaid Dresses: Coralie Beatrix / Bridesmaid Jewelry: The Bride / Groom’s Suit: Banana Republic / Groom’s Ring: Fabluster / Groomsmen Suits + Ties: Men’s Warehouse / Button Production: Small World Buttons / Ring Warming Dishes: The Bride / Flowers: The Bride + Her Aunts / Styling + Planning: The Bride / Guestbook: Bride’s Mother / Button, Program + Invitation Artwork: The Bride / Dessert: Friends and Family of the Bride
32 Comments about “Amado Wedding by Elyse Hall Photography”
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September 26, 2011 at 8:53 am
I LOVE the back of her gown and the bridesmaids dresses! Nice work on this one!
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September 26, 2011 at 8:59 am
love that dress! and those pins! what a fun detail!
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September 26, 2011 at 9:55 am
I'm a wedding DJ in Switzerland. I always like to come back to all those wonderful american blogs and pictures of weddings you held in your wonderful country. I really like this one. The photos, the bride and groom, the style and the great ideas to make this special day unforgettable (Music by Nat King Cole). Love it! Thanks for sharing it with us.
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September 26, 2011 at 10:05 am
We loved getting to know your family! Your style and tastes were a perfect match with our farm. It was a lovely, romantic day.
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September 26, 2011 at 10:20 am
This is the perfect backyard wedding! I love how artsy and sweet the photos were. Completely perfect!
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September 26, 2011 at 10:50 am
I love this wedding, it's so incredibly elegant. Great job!!
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September 26, 2011 at 10:58 am
It is so fun to relive the day through these images :) So. Much. Love. Elyse Hall is such a talented photographer and was so supportive and enthusiastic. Thanks everyone, for all the kind words; I am beyond flattered to have my wedding featured here on SMP!
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September 26, 2011 at 11:21 am
I love these photos! LOVE Elyse Hall Photography, she makes everything look stunning. Great quaint wedding idea its so unique!
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September 26, 2011 at 11:28 am
What a beautiful wedding the pictures captured the details perfectly!
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September 26, 2011 at 11:30 am
Elyse Hall is an amazing photographer. She captures the romance of the day. Her work will be passed down through generations. Amazing!
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September 26, 2011 at 11:46 am
The Moss Green Octopus Convertible Wrap Gowns were a perfect choice for the bridesmaids! It was a pleasure working with such a sweet, sincere, and creative bride. Congrats on all your hard work making it a truly unique and special day!
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September 26, 2011 at 11:48 am
Love the Brides Gown and bridesmaids dresses! Beautiful wedding!
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September 26, 2011 at 11:48 am
Absolutely lovely...I love how accessible and easy going the whole event looked, but at the same time it feels polished and elegant. As always, Elyse Hall's photography is stunning and she managed to show off how beautiful an event in the Arizona desert really can be!
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September 26, 2011 at 12:17 pm
This wedding was absolutely gorgeous and who better to capture their lovely day than Elyse Hall Photography. The photos, the Bride, the Groom, and the location were breathtaking.
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September 26, 2011 at 12:23 pm
Elyse Hall Photography, You are so talented and have such an amazing way of capturing beauty and detail once only believed to have experienced with the Naked eye. I love the angels you use and the candid shots really capture and freeze the moment for years to come. What a beautiful experience!
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September 26, 2011 at 1:15 pm
this wedding was beautiful. The decor and dress were dreamy and the photography was fab.u.louse!
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September 26, 2011 at 2:32 pm
What a gorgeous setting, and all of the homey details are heavenly.
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September 26, 2011 at 3:53 pm
Elyse I lovelovelove your photography! You capture every creative and color and precious moment. You amaze me!
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September 26, 2011 at 3:53 pm
Gorgeous wedding!! Loved everything about it!! Elyse Hall is such an amazing photographer and is so talented. She truly has a passion for what she does. She will definitely be my wedding photographer however long the wait is!! She is worth it!!
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September 26, 2011 at 7:32 pm
Your wedding was absolutely stunning and perfect! I feel so blessed that I was there to share in the day. I literally am obsessed with weddings after attending your wedding.
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September 26, 2011 at 8:38 pm
i am so excited that this is on style me pretty! It looks fantastic :)
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September 26, 2011 at 8:54 pm
LOOOOVEEEE that dress!
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September 26, 2011 at 9:34 pm
This wedding was perfect. Every little bit of it. Being there made my life happier.
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September 27, 2011 at 12:22 am
What a fabulous experience ... being the Mom of this bride! Thanks to everyone who helped to make this day so exquisite. Thanks be to God for blessing Emily with Brad and Brad with Emily! I love and miss them!
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September 27, 2011 at 1:45 pm
Beautiful wedding. I wish I could get married all over again so that I could have Elyse Hall as a photographer!
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September 28, 2011 at 5:35 am
Wow...stunning pictures! Elyse Hall captures the essence and simple beauty of such an important day.
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October 1, 2011 at 8:11 am
I take my pretty hat off to the bride and groom. One look at the pictures and immediately, a feeling of warmth embraced me. I am amazed at how a beautiful wedding like this was pulled off on a limited budget. And despite the absence of a theme, I still get the impression of coherence.
And the way it was captured! Oh, my. Elyse Hall has captured again and again, frame by frame, the delicateness of the surroundings, the beauty of the occasion, the joy of family and friends and the love of the couple towards each other.
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October 26, 2011 at 12:24 pm
Gorgeous wedding! =) I saw that the bride's dress with the lace in the back was from J.Crew... must be an older style because i canNOT find it on their website. What's the name of it so i can look it up?? I LOVE IT!!!!!
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October 27, 2011 at 9:24 pm
Hey there JaiMarie, I just saw your comment... I had a different reception dress that was JCrew. The lace back dress is actually by Raylia and probably way old; I got it last year and it was a sample. Contact Maya Palace in Tucson they might be able to work with you! :)
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December 7, 2011 at 7:19 pm
I love this wedding! It's the same feel i'm trying to create for my April 2012 wedding in Charleston, SC. I would KILL for this bride to make those programs for me! ; )
If you're looking to go into business, let me know!
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February 6, 2012 at 10:27 am
Hi Emily: Your wedding was so beautiful and gives me hope that you can have a farm/barnyard-inspired wedding in Arizona! I am planning to get married in Tucson in the fall- can you give me a sense of how much Agua Linda and/or your caterer provided and how much you sourced yourself (as far as tables, tablecloths, chalkboards, dinnerware)? Also, where did your guests stay? Thank you!
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