Congratulations to Casey & Mike

Casey & Mike were married in a beautiful ceremony on July 5th at the Arizona Golf Resort (I know, I know this post is long overdue - I apologize!) anyway, back to their story...

...well let me digress just a bit, back in January a few weeks after the Phoenix Bridal Show, I received an e-mail from a frustrated mother in Houston. Fred & Amy (Casey's parents) flew in to Phoenix hoping to make some tremendous strides planning Casey & Mike's wedding at the bridal show that boasts "plan your wedding in one day!" - sorry - nice marketing, but can you really do it in one day, well they could not. There I go again, back to their story, well after speaking with Amy on the phone for a short time, we hit it off and within days I met with Casey, who lives in Queen Creek. Casey had a few very clear ideas of what she wanted and the rest we diligently worked thru, all the while clearing things with Mom & Dad via phone calls and e-mails. Four months into the planning I finally had the opportunity to meet Fred & Amy in person, they flew in for a visit, tastings (both the reception menu and cake tastings), hair & makeup trials, previewing the venue and tablescape & design mock ups, boy did we accomplish a lot in a matter of a couple of days.

The ceremony performed by Mike Kennedy was absolutely beautiful and as per my usual M.O., I had to grab for the tissue especially when the time came for the unity ceremony. While Casey's sister, Amanda sang "From this Moment" by Shania Twain, Casey, assisted Mike's 8 year old son Kolyn, and Mike holding their 2 year old son, Kaleb, the family lit a family unity candle (ok, I am actually tearing up again, I am such a SAP!)


























After the ceremony, their family & friends enjoyed the cocktail hour, while Casey & Mike headed out for sunset photos. Their photographer Opal Gaines of Opal Moments Photography did an absolutely amazing job.
























I just loved Casey's eyes in this photo.

Then the party started! They had lots of little guests in attendance, so we were sure to include activity bags, a photo booth courtesy of ScrapBooth and some lively tunes by David Christensen of the Spinn Doctors.

The gorgeous florals were provided by Malia & Dortha of Set the Mood Floral, the backdrop and chair covers were from Fabulous Linens and the absolutely scrumptious cake was courtesy of Exclusive Cakes by Nancy Ray and yours truly basically did the rest, full ensemble of stationery, linens, accessories, cake topper, activity bags...

All in all, it was an amazing day and night, I really enjoyed working with this family, I consider it an honor and a privilege to have helped them along the planning journey. Here are some more photos, enjoy!

























Amy & Fred (Mom & Dad) stealing a kiss on the dance floor