Samantha and Brett Amazing Wedding at Tanque Verde Ranch in Tucson

Introducing Samantha and Brett as Husband (hubby) and Wife (wifey-poo).  You may remember them from  one of our all time favorite engagement sessions in the U of A Football Stadium.  Not to be out done by that, we scored another Touchdown with this wedding. 

They were wed at  a diamond in the rough type of venue here in Tucson - Tanque Verde Ranch.  We lllllllllllllllloooooooovvvvve the grounds at this location.  They have the rustic scenery, horses, cowboy theme and desert backdrops.  But then you turn the corner and are WOW'd by this pond and greenery with a quaint little bridge.

The day started out with the girls decked out in their bridal gear.

Getting ready, I caught this shot and has to be one of my favorites of the day.  The little Flower Girl makes the whole shot.

The men are handsome and debonair.  Love the high-5 going on in the background.

This is one of the groomsmen and ironically a brother of one of our past Brides.  He is a baseball player in the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball organization.  My hubby Jon is an avid sports fan and has been following his career since the last wedding when they met.  So Jon being a sports nut happened to have a spare baseball in his truck.  He had him sign it to give to the groom as a gift.....who knows, he could be a Hall of Fame'r one day.  (OK Famer is probably not a real word - but you know what I mean)

Lovin the attitude in front of the Dog House.  The Dog House was an old saloon back in the day.  It has since been turned into a museum.

Samantha and Brett and some REALLY cute ideas.  First this wagon with the sign that says here comes the bride that pulled the little flower girl down the isle during the wedding.  Following the ceremony, the sign was turned around and then said Just Married (you will see later in this story)

This idea, by far is the most sentimental  and amazing ceremony idea I have ever seen.  When Sam told me about this I got goosebumps and I hope I have the details right.  This Box was made by Samantha's grandfather and the hammer was his as well.  There were 10 nails in the top of the Box.  Inside is a bottle of wine and a love letter that Sam and Brett wrote to each other telling the other why they love the other.  During the ceremony each Bridesmaid and Groomsmen took turns hitting one nail to seal the box.  The idea behind this is that if their marriage is ever in trouble, they are to open the box, drink the wine together and read each others love letters.  Thus renewing the love that they had on this day.  Sniff Sniff, I think I need a tissue now. 

Then on to the beautiful couple pics.  Just want to sigh

Cute cake and color scheme.  Love it. 

If the Bride and Groom stay at Tanque Verde Ranch on the night of their wedding, the Ranch decorates the Honeymoon sweet beautifully. 

(Oh, here is the sign that was on the back of the wagon)

And you can not forget our night time shots.  Love It!!!!  I really hope you liked seeing this wedding and beautiful ideas.  Please leave a note or just hit like if you enjoyed it.  Thanks for stopping by.

Ursula and Michael Engagement Session

Hello all my sweet blog readers.  I am sorry I have gone more than a week to post anything.  This is beginning of a very busy season for us and I will do my best to post more regularly during this time.

We had the Joy of photographing Ursula and Michael's engagement session a few months back and their wedding last weekend.  Ursula was one of those brides who heard horror stories about their photographers from other brides.  Not getting what they were promised and pictures held hostage.  So she wanted someone to trust who would give her what she wanted with truth and amazing imagery.  One of our past bride/groom gave her our name and our relationship began. 

I think Ursula will be one of those sweet brides that I keep in touch with for years to come.

 

Isn't she Just Gorgeous.

Ursula and Mike wanted sunset shots and boy oh boy were they given an orchestra of color in the clouds.  Check out these beauties.

This one is my favorite.  I love the wind blowing her hair and dress and silhouetted kiss........Ahhhhh sigh!!!!!!Q

Shasta and Jesse Engagement Session at Hacienda Del Sol

This special couple is Jesse and Shasta.  You may remember them from Jesse's Homecoming from the war.  I went to the airport with Shasta to meet him and  photographed their reunion.  Well here they are a few weeks after his return.  Sooooo In Love.

They were married this past weekend at the beautiful and historical Stillwell House.  Photo's to come soon.

We photographed their e-session at the place Jesse proposed - Hacienda Del Sol.

This is the table they ate dinner at on that historical night.  Sun setting on the Tucson Mountains in the background, ohhhhh so romantic.

After dinner, Jesse and Shasta took a stroll through the desert gardens in the moonlight.  Jesse complained that his ankle hurt and bent down to see what was causing the pain.  And to her surprise it was the rock on the ring that came out of his sock.  He reached for her hand and proposed on one knee.  (Here is the re-enactment).  Love her surprised body language.

Jesse and Shasta just glow of love and we are so happy we are able to be a part of their family history.

Greg and Lisa Beautiful Tucson Wedding

You may remember Lisa and Greg from their engagement session a few months back.  Sweet ....sweet couple.  Lisa was stunning and Greg was so handsome.  I loved the white tux.  They ceremony and reception took place at Oasis at Wild Horse Ranch.  We enjoyed every moment of this beautiful wedding day.

Look at the bling that Lisa added with her shoes.  Gorgeous.

Oasis at Wild Horse Ranch is such a beautiful nugget of greenery in our desert.

Lisa was a so beautiful in her dress and we wanted her to feel like a princess.  We had fun being playful.  I know every girl out there did a twirl in the dressing room, why not on your wedding day.  It's your day.

Ummmm....such a great looking couple.  How cute is this.

And this!!!

Ahhhhh the first dance.

Oh yes, our night shots.  One of our distinctive trademarks.   And we hit a home run. 

Thanks for stopping by.