Gabrielle and Jordan: Reno, Nevada LDS Temple

I know its spring, but it feels time for winter wedding. . .

and Marielle Hayes just happend to share one with us!

I love this dress! How it hugs her so sexily and is still so classic and modest.

Winter white M&Ms!

Love the ring shot, Marielle.

Hot chocolate bar? YES PLEASE!

One last shot of the GORGEOUS Gabriella!

And now the lovely bride shares her thoughts about her wedding day.

I was never the girl who dreamed up every detail of my future wedding, and in fact the whole idea stressed me out. I was fortunate enough to have a mom who took on the entire thing. I would offer my thoughts and opinions periodically. I knew that I wanted it in a great building, and I knew that I wanted to keep things very simple and classy. We found the California building in Reno, NV which is a big beautiful stucco building with great windows. Having a winter wedding was challenging in some ways because the pool of ideas feels smaller and the possibilities less, but in the end we really enjoyed incorporating the winter aspects. After Christmas we went around to various tree lots and purchased trees to decorate the edges of the room with. It was a fiasco getting them but it really helped create the atmosphere that we wanted. We found that our flower options were limited, so I had seen a picture where branches were used in vases. We went with the branches and added pine cones and cylinders with floating candles; all of which complimented the lighted trees and the wintery vibe we were attempting to create. We purchased most of the centerpiece materials from the floral supply in Reno.


We wanted to serve warm comfort food so we went through McCue Catering in Reno and served Parmesan chicken, Alfredo noodles, rolls, beans, etc. We had a hot chocolate bar as well and other wintery treats. A lady named Chris Tensen made snowflake cookies which were delicious and my cousin Gay Stodmeister made fancy chocolate chip brownies.


I didn't want to do some of the conventional wedding things such as a wedding cake. We decided to have buntinis from my favorite cake places Nothing Bunt Cakes http://www.nothingbundtcakes.com/.


For the chairs and chair bows we used Camelot Party Rentals in Reno http://www.camelotpartyrentals.biz/Welcome.html.


We also rented a grand piano and had a friend play music throughout. It was a very nice touch.


As for my dress, I am proud to say that I did not go dress shopping once. I have always known that I wanted a custom dress. I have very distinct ideas and it is difficult to find dresses with three quarter sleeves. I liked the JCrew dresses but wanted a variation on them. We were referred by a friend to a lady by the name of Shauna Webb that used to be in clothing design and manufacturing in LA but has since moved to Reno. She was wonderful to work with and was understanding of me making changes along the way. I wanted a very simple, high quality dress and to wear big jewelery to make it fancier. I found my necklace and bracelet at Ann Taylor and I think everything went together very nicely.


Overall it was a beautiful day, I was somewhat surprised that everything came together so nicely. I was not as involved with the planning process so it was so wonderful to walk into the building and see how amazing everything looked. I owe it all to my mom. It was a great day and I have wonderful memories from it.


Also my photographer was the best in the entire world!! Marielle Hayes was so much fun to work with and made me feel so good all day!!

~Gabrielle & Jordan


-The Vendor line up-
*Temple: Reno, NV
*Venue: California Building
*Catering: McCue Catering
*Bakery: Nothing Bunt Cakes
*Photography: Marielle Hayes
*Gown: Shauna Webb

Mt. Timpanogos, UT LDS Temple Wedding: Eliza & Cory

OK, I am ridiculously excited to share this wedding with you today.
Not only because its a DIY dreamfest, but because the groom's family is very near and dear to my heart. It was through them that I discovered, investigated, and joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Needless to say Blake and I are dizzingly happy for Cory and Eliza, and though I've never met her in person, due to the awesomeness of her wedding and the fact that shes now a Grant, I'm pretty sure Eliza is one of coolest people I "know".

Eliza even wrote a bit about her wedding day and the details.
(as always, when I chime in, it will be in italics and parenthesis.)



My favorite part about my wedding was the fact that we hand made most of everything.


 My dress, my mothers dress and my little sister's dress were all made by my mother.
(I adore the airplane mural... and the fact that those two are obviously flying.)


I made the flowers on the dress and in my hair with silk flowers, lace and antique clip on earrings. 


Cory said his favorite part was "The luncheon and the reception...and the ceremony."


We didn't have bridesmaids or groomsmen, my and Cory's outfits were fairly comfortable for fancy clothes. (also one of Cory's favorite parts)


(These are quite possibly my favorite Bride & Groom portraits. How cute would they look hanging up on the newlywed's wall, side by side?)


The decorations, a few of the desserts, the flowers, and even the photography were created by me, my family and friends. 


(A mix vases, jars and antique glass with baby's breath and tea candles. Best DIY center piece for a shabby chic, intimate wedding!)


The Monday before the wedding, three families from my side came over to help decorate and the day of the wedding my friends Jarom and Taylor came by to help us decorate more.


Everything was really laid back.


 Those tarts were pretty freaking good. (that was the only thing I got to taste at the reception.)

 
The fact that we wouldn't have had professionals do anything if my dear sweet grandmother hadn't forced us to pick bakeries for her to buy us a zillion desserts made the whole affair seem a lot more intimate and fun.





(The ring shot above is too cute!... As are Eliza and Cory)


(mmmmmmmm, cupcake tower.... *drool*) 


(I simply adore the back of Eliza's dress and the fact that Cory is in a vest as opposed to a jacket.)


It was all about family and friends, and isn't that what weddings are a celebration of?


Eliza, thank a million times for share your beautiful wedding images (captured by Melissa Penelope Photography) with us and our readers.


You married into a fantastically amazing family (which I'm sure you know) and Cory is a very lucky man to have you as his eternal wife. 


CONGRATULATIONS!

-The Vendor line up-
*Temple: Mt. Timpanogos, UT
*Reception Venue: Parents back yard
*Florist: Amy Gallup
*Bakery: Flour Girls and Dough Boys and The Sweet Tooth Fairy
*Photography: Melissa Penelope Photography
*Paper Goods: DIY and Minute Men printers
*Beauty: Eliza's Mom
*Bride Wardrobe: Created by Eliza and Mom
*Groom Wardrobe: Kohles, and Dillards then tailor fit.
*Reception Decor: DIY

Logan, UT LDS Temple Wedding: Brandon & Emily

Emily and Brandon had a party in Mapleton the night before they were Sealed.
The next day everyone drove to Cache Valley for their wedding at the Logan, Utah Temple.


Just look at that dress!




I adore these little cupcakes! Just perfect for the party at a friends house.



Can you see the little one peeking out from behind Emily?



Forever loves: Daddy and Honey.





and BUBBLES!

Justin, thank you so very much for sharing Brandon and Emily's lovely, cozy, wonderfully intimate Temple wedding with us!


-The Vendor line up-
*Temple: Logan, Utah
*Venue: Hamilton's for the luncheon and neighbors lodge for party
*Florist: Megan Palmer
*Photography: Justin Hackworth
*Paper Goods: Mary Lundberg
*Beauty: Dani Brinkerhoff (make-up) and Kylie James (hair)
*Gown: David's Bridal
*Tux: none- Men's Warehouse suit
*Decor: Hamilton's and Mary Lundberg