Nina and Riley.....Rockin the Tucson Scene. So much to tell about this wonderful couple, thier vintage style and class act. You will enjoy so read on.
Nina and Riley are from the Valley......Phoenix area for all you Tucsonan's that are confused by that. They wanted a small destination wedding. As we are finding more and more, Lil ol' Tucson is becoming just that for many couples.
We started the day out at Hotel Arizona in Downtown Tucson. I give you the most precious of gift that Nina and Riley could ever give each other.....their baby girl. As you can see she is just beautiful and a sweet spirit and personality to match.
Loved her little Converse shoes and so did she.
Nina's shoes were HOT! with a capital Sizzle!!!!
Nina and Riley chose to do a first look and have us photograph all the pics prior to the ceremony. If you do not mind being a bit un-traditional.....I highly recommend doing this. The entire wedding party was staying at Hotel Congress.....so when in Roam. The hotel was very helpful and allowed us to take over.
You cant find this kind of trendy awesomeness except at Hotel Congress.
The entire wedding party was so much fun and so sexy. Yes, the men too. Look at the ladies......So Hot.
After Hotel Congress we started on our voyage towards Stillwell House. Hit a few lo-cals along the way including The Hub and some random downtown alleys.
Isn't this Shot Ahhhhh-mazing!!!!!
We make it to the Stillwell House in good time and thought I would take a magazine style pic. Couldn't help myself. You have to admit you love the poke-a-dot dresses and matching bags. So frigin cute.
Next order of business and the reason we are all here today.....the Ceremony. Someone asked me the other day if I cry at weddings or am I just use to all the uber-guber romantic nonsense. And I said.........As a matter of fact I recently did cry. It was this wedding. See Nina and Riley have know each other for a very long time. Since High School if I have the story right. Back when they were dating they kept a journal that they would pass back and forth. They would write love letters to each other, tell each other how the day had gone and I am sure it was full of a lot of little sweet nothings.
Well as love stories go, things didn't always perfect and they like many they went through some rough times. So rough in fact, they parted ways for a while. In the breakup and heartbreak, Riley through away the book. It was to painful to have and he thought the relationship was over.
In the twists and turns of life, Nina and Riley found themselves back together and gave birth to their sweet little girl. They were at a point in their lives that marriage was right for them. So here we are.
The ceremony and two bridesmaids peaking in to see if everyone is here and ready to go.
It was a beautiful ceremony and all was going according to plan. Then the officiant pulled out a book. He proceeded to tell the couple and the guests that this was indeed the book from their past. See Riley's parents knew the love they shared and found the book in the garbage. Not knowing at the time that their love would be rekindle, they held on to it. It was this day that they chose to bring it to light to enlighten everyone and share the love that was once so strong. There was entries from 2001. The officiant began reading a few of the love letters and.......
Tears.......tears............and more tears. They came rolling down from me, from Jon, from everyone present. It was one of the most touching stories I have heard. To see their struggles and triumph and in the end love prevailed.
On wedding days there are so many emotions flowing and now we are on to the fun. Here are some of the details of the day. I love simple beauty and she enhanced her tables with vintage mason jars filled with flowers and candles, lighted glow favors with their picture on the top and a black and white color scheme.
You need to check out a blog I did not too long ago about their mob scene that happened during their first dance. It was so much fun.
This I thought was just a classic yet symbolic pic.
We have attended many weddings when someone has broken out in............well actually not sure what it is called. The Caterpillar, the snake. The person does this head to feet Caterpillar type slither across the floor.
But never have I seen a bride do this. I think I am in love with Nina.....LOL. It was great.
Once the reception ended, our day did not end. We headed on a journey back to Hotel Congress to do what else, but Karaoke. Yes they did!!!!
But you know us, we had to get some of our night shots.
I leave you with a sleeping bride and a sleeping princess. It was a long and happy day and we can only imagine that they are dreaming of Braydee's beautiful dream wedding when she grows up.
