Laura and Brian were married on November 22, 2008 at The Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona …
Hollye Schumacher Photography and Victoria Canada Weddings & Events shared these awesome images with us!
How beautiful is this shot? Such an incredible memory from the day.
Hollye is an award winning photographer … and from these photos, you can definitely understand why!
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A few details of the day from Victoria, Laura & Brian’s ever-so-talented wedding coordinator …
The adorable couple wed at The Royal Palms Resort & Spa on a gorgeous Arizona fall afternoon. Before the ceremony, Laura surprised guests with root beer, green apple, and orange cream Jones Sodas adorned with photos of Laura and Brian’s long history together.
The ceremony décor was soft and elegant with brilliant colors of red, orange and brown. Rose petals covered the aisle spelling out the letter “S” with a pop of color. At the end of the ceremony, guests tossed rose petals to Laura and Brian’s “rosy future” and for the cocktail hour, the vintage photo theme continued … the guests seating was indicated when they picked up chocolate brown boxes. On top of the custom label was the guest’s name. When they opened the box, their table number was nestled in a bed of orange rose petals and the lid of the box showed photos of the bride & groom’s dating history … the prom, a trip to Paris, their first date…
The gorgeous cake design was based on Laura’s Ramona Keveza wedding gown and the brooch that sparkled on the top tier was taken from a formal dress Laura wore on a date with Brian.
The reception exuded warmth and matched the elegant feel of the Royal Palm’s Salon with different shades of taupe, brown and gold.
Guests were treated to a delicious plated meal, and then the party started! Laura changed her hair and the music picked up. Guests were able to change out of their high heels and into flip flops as the dancing began because “happy feet are dancing feet!” A photo booth provided fun favors for all of the guests and more vintage photos were displayed throughout the reception.
As the night went on, guests indulged themselves in a chocolate decadence bar for some tasty treats to take with them. Laura and Brian started their rosy future while surrounded by family, friends and spectacular memories.
Just one more perfect example of combining pure elegance with classic fun! Congratulations Laura & Brian!
A HUGE thank you to Victoria Canada Weddings & Events for sending us Laura & Brian’s wedding to share with our readers.
to see the full gallery, click here!
{By the way, Victoria has a pretty great blog of her own.}
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And to Hollye Schumacher … your sensational talent never ceases to amaze us! We can literally spend HOURS on your site looking at your images (brides, babies & the charming pooches!).
We featured Laura and Brian’s engagement shoot, a while back on the LBB blog -or- you can see it on Hollye’s blog. Hollye LOVES to travel so definitely check out more of her amazing weddings even if you’re NOT in Arizona … (reminds me of a George Strait song) …
Here are just a few more gorgeous weddings from Hollye’s blog ~
Anna & Wes’ dramatic October wedding!
Renee & Justin’s fun-filled wedding (with super-cool green tennies)!
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Additional wedding vendors from today’s featured wedding ~ Serendipity Videography, String Serenade (ceremony music), The Hamptons (band), Royal Palms Resort (cake), Table Tops, Etc. (Florist), BBJ Linens, Corinna Cooke (Make-up), Photo Booth AZ, and Celebrations In Paper (all paper pieces).