wedding trends: spring 2011wedding tends

Five Hot Wedding Trends for Spring 2011!

1. Vintage Touches with a Modern Twist- Vintage cap sleeved wedding dresses with ornate details, natural settings, photo booths, an vintage photography....oh so romantic and charming....

2. Eco-Friendly Weddings- Spring 2011 is sure to bring green, environmentally friendly weddings so expect to see vintage dresses and recycled paper invites!

3. Modern Choices- Brides are still wanting non-traditional weddings: non ivory dresses, one shoulder as well as short cocktail dresses instead of long gowns. Mixed tables and sizes, lounge settings and cupcakes instead of traditional cakes.

4. DIY Weddings (Do It Yourself)- DIY Weddings save money but also add a special touch of personalization to that 'special day'.

5. Social Media Influence- Couples are continuing to keep guests up to date via social media sites like Facebook and blogs. Postings like 'we found our ceremony site' alows family and friends to feel part of the wedding planning.

Check out http://www.thebeautybridal.com/ for more of the latest Spring 2011 Bridal Trends!

FAIRMONT SCOTTSDALE PRINCESS LUXURY SETTING FOR PHOENIX BRIDAL SHOW

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2011 POSTED IN SENSATIONAL NEWS

Sensational Events and Luxurious Wedding Cocktails by Dress The Drink Shine at Phoenix Bridal Show!

Nick Dilello, show producer, The Phoenix Bridal Show, and Amy Petrovsky, Sensational Events, come together at the Valley’s luxury bridal show! Gorgeous Calla Lily arrangement by Jan Dekker Designs. Love the images shots by Olivia Womack, Blue i Concepts Photography.

1,500 brides braved the rain on Sunday to attend The Phoenix Bridal Show featuring Sensational Events, Arizona’s premier wedding coordinator. The first 250 brides who entered received a complimentary “Phoenix Bride” or “Forever Yours” signature cocktail by Luxurious Wedding Cocktails by Dress the Drink.

Sensational Events would like to THANK three special suppliers that made our booth beautiful!

Mark Armitage, Armitage Ice, is one of the most creative and diverse ice sculptures I’ve had the pleasure of working with. Whether you’re creating an ice sculpture, luge or a stunning ice bar (shown above) he can do it all and personalize it with a logo or monogram!

Mark Landolfi, Sound Lighting F/X, is a genius when it comes to lighting a location, AV and sound. Lighting is a key ingredient in all events and creates the mood whether it’s up lighting a wall or making that WOW factor for the DJ or band on the stage.

Jack Weiner, kool Party Rentals, definitely brings the cool back when creating ambiance with their event furniture and illuminated decor. Add sexy, white lounge furniture by your bars and create an inviting space. Your guests won’t want to leave!

Diane Svehlak, Dress The Drink, and Amy Petrovsky, Sensational Events, toast to the premier of Luxurious Wedding Cocktails by Dress The Drink at the Phoenix Bridal Show. Three lucky brides won a custom signature drink by Dress The Drink. One of their premier mixologists will create a custom signature cocktail and recipe for the winner’s wedding based on their theme, colors, interests, or wedding inspiration. Lucky Brides!

In the Southwest, Luxurious Wedding Cocktails by Dress The Drink are available through Destiny’s Bride plus select caterers and venues. For more information on how to order for your event, please contact Amy Petrovsky, Sensational Events, at 602.696.4646 or email her at amy@sensationalevents.com. View the complete 2011 Signature Cocktail Collection at Luxurious Wedding Cocktails by Dress the Drink www.luxuriousweddingcocktails.com.

peoria arizona wedding photographer : carol + steve

Carol made an absolutely stunning bride. Steve thought the exact same as I captured his expression as they saw each other for the "First Look". As here comes the bride played, Carol slowly floated past the bamboo chair post leading to the swirly white rose petal path where she saw a bamboo alter covered in diamond like beads and water lilies handing behind here husband to be. Reverend made the ceremony perfectly fit their style, full of laughter. As the I do's were said and Reverend pronounced them husband and wife, he said, " I will give you a piece of chocolate if you kiss her right." The guest laughed as Steve's face lit up! He pulled his new wife, Carol in and "kissed her right" to earn himself a piece of Hershey chocolate.

The reception was jump started as the guest walked in in amazement when the reception room was revealed. Thee Wedding Warehouse did a fabulous job with the floral/decor! Each table contained a glass vase which held lilies, polished stones, and bamboo submerged in water surrounded by lit candles. Still starring in amazement the guest slowly found there seats at each oriental themed table. As soon as all were seated Carol and Steve began to dance their first dance. The new wife and husband looked amazing as they glided across the large dance floor with some dips and spins. Earlier in the day Steve laughed as he admitted to me he was so nervous for their first dance...awww! He was not a dancer watch-so-ever (as were Carol was)- they had been taking dance lessons and had been practicing on a choreographed dance. Steve did PERFECT as Carol whispered to him the next dance move! This soon started a dance epidemic as couples rushed to the dance floor, as Kevin with Fanning Flame Entertainment played some classic dance songs. Boy this group sure loved to dance, it just does not matter what age you are :) Once the dancing started no one could seem to stop, especially to bride!

I have to tell you that I had so much fun the entire day with Carol and Steve, there was always laugher in the air no matter what was going on- such a happy day for the both of them! And I just loved being around them as their TRUE LOVE for each other just was aglow around them. This was Carol's 1st marriage, and I was so happy for her as I knew that she had found her Prince Charming! Thank you for having me be apart of this special day, I wish you all the happiness!

Ok ok, and now on to the photos :)

Ceremony & Reception: Trilogy at Vistancia

Minister: Reverend Giovanni Weddings

Florals & Decor: Jacque Dearing with Thee Wedding Warehouse

Wedding Coordinator: Thee Wedding Fairy at Thee Wedding Warehouse

Hair and Makeup Artist: Heather with Pure Radiance Salon

Entertainment: Kevin with Fanning Flame Entertainment

Invitations: Thee Wedding Warehouse

All images © copyright Olivia Womack, Blue i Concepts Photography. All rights reserved.

litchfield arizona wedding photographer: jennifer + jeffery

Who knew Starbucks created lifelong relationships too? Jennifer and Jeffery met while getting coffees, numbers were exchanged all because Jennifer was brave enough to go ask this tall handsome guy....and the waiting begin. Soon as he got the courage to call her, their love blossomed into a beautiful marriage.

At the ceremony there were white rose petals that ran down the aisle as well as peacock feathers, lilies, and purple ribbons gracefully tied to the chairs the guest sat in. After the "I do's" and the kisses, the bride danced down the aisle with her new husband to "Just The Way You Are", by Bruno Mars.

The Starbucks theme continued into the reception. The seating arrangements were listed on a chalk board, tables were set up based upon drink ideas...drinks ranging from Iced Mocha coffees to Lattes. The room had the aroma of coffee beans that were incorporated into their centerpieces, as the bride's sister and friend began to embarrass and poke fun at the bride and groom during their speeches. As laughter fill the room dinner was served, some guest ate while others mingled. As soon as the music began to play everyone was out on the dance floor ready to dance the night away.

Congrats Jennifer and Jeffery!!

I also had to share some of the fun that goes on!....Carl Anderson from Princess Bride Cinematic Video was instructed by one of the bridesmaids to lift me up as we posed for a photo and a little video! Oh my!!! Here we go.....Sorry Carl if I injured your back.

Goooooo Team Fire and Ice, baby!!!

Ceremony & Reception: The Wigwam Resort and Spa

Florals & Decor: Thee Wedding Warehouse

Wedding Coordinator: Thee Wedding Fairy at Thee Wedding Warehouse

Video: Princess Bride Cinematic Video

Entertainment: Fanning Flame Entertainment

Invitations: Thee Wedding Warehouse

All images © copyright Olivia Womack, Blue i Concepts Photography. All rights reserved.

litchfield arizona wedding photographer: lisa + garrett

Lisa and Garrett tied the knot on October 9th. We did the "first look" and formals at the beautiful grounds of The Wigwam Resort & Spa. Lisa and I had also set up a surprise "first look" with her father, which was such a touching moment as well! We then headed to the Christ Presbyterian Church of Goodyear for the ceremony. Their reception took place at the wonderful location of Pebble Creek Tuscany Falls. The room was decorated beautifully by Thee Wedding Warehouse home of Endearing Floral Design, who also did a fabulous job on the bouquets and florals for their wedding. Garrett had proposed to Lisa in Italy, yes so romantic huh?! I have to say I truly haven't seen a groom that was sincerely so happy and so laid back as Garrett was. He seriously had a smile on his face all day long...love it! :) I am so very excited for these two has they begin their lives together has husband and wife with the wonderful news that they are expecting their first child!! Congrats Lisa and Garrett!

DJ: Curtis Whipple

Wedding Fairy: Thee Wedding Warehouse

Florals: Endaring Floral Design

Cake: Bamboo Bakery

The Wigwam Resort & Spa

Pebble Creek Tuscany Falls

First Look with Garrett!

First Look with her Father!

Love the "perma grin" Garrett had on his face the entire day :D

Love these two I captured of this little guy who was jamming with Curtis!

All images © copyright Olivia Womack, Blue i Concepts Photography. May not be copied/removed. All rights reserved.

arizona wedding photographer: katrina + mike

This wedding included Katrina and Mike's adorable four children and two additional beautiful little girls, here are the flower girls showing their cuteness! It was beautiful October weather here in Arizona with an amazing sunset, yep no Photoshop work there lol! Love doing a "first looks", make it so much more relaxed on capturing all of the formals prior to the ceremony! Their weddings vows were letters that they had wrote to each other that were filled with some great feelings and emotion, that offered a unique/personal touch. Captured their son with his unexpected speech that made him tear up, he was so sweet! The best man and maid of honor were not expecting this little gift lol :) Here's a little sneak peek of their day. Congrats Katrina and Mike!

Images copyright© Olivia Womack, Blue i Concepts Photography. May not be copied and/or removed. All rights reserved.

cavecreek arizona wedding photographer: kim + frank

Kim and Frank had a very fun and unique wedding to say the least! These two had nothing but true love for each other- I do believe in "opposites attract", because of the light the glowed from their eyes and the "perma-grin" these two had all day and night reflected that their love would last forever!

Their "first look" took place at he gorgeous Carefree Inn Resort & Villas. This location allowed for some beautiful shots of them as they excitedly saw each other for the first time on their wedding day before the ceremony.

Kim and Frank's wedding had an aspect that was different from most wedding. Who gets to do a photo shoot at their horse stable on their wedding day? KIM & FRANK!! I was so excited when Kim had requested this. Going to this location was very important to them since they unfortunately they will be selling their horses. So capturing this memory with the two of them meant a lot to them--So I made sure this happened!!

Cody's- Eat, Drink & Get Hitched in Cave Creek was an awesome and perfect location to have their wedding ceremony and reception. This venue was such a unique place to have a wedding--it was a very intimate setting both inside and out, and it lent itself to a background for some beautiful images!

Without further a do.....

Congrats Kim and Frank, and thank you for having me be part of your wedding day!! All the best!

Frank had about 8-9 flower vases delivered to Kim that was put throughout the room :)

So excited to see each other!

Kim's son gave her hand in permission to Frank.