Brian + Julia | Frank Lloyd Wright Wedding at the Buttes

We walked into a room full of bustling girls in navy polka dots. Everyone was relaxed as they finished getting ready; makeup spread across counters, curling irons hot and pretty shoes spread across the floor. It was the perfect getting ready scene. Julia was calm and relaxed as everything went according to plan and her bridesmaids cracked her up. And as she slipped into her dress and out the door to meet Brian for their first look, the setting was perfect. Just the two of them with the desert landscape in the background while they saw each other for the first time on their wedding day. Their wedding was the perfect blend of friends and family, cool architecture and purposeful hints of a Frank Lloyd wright setting. 

Brian and Julia; thank you so much for giving us the honor of capturing your one sweet wedding day! You guys are some of the sweetest put together people we have ever met! we loved being there and hope each photo brings you back to a specific time and place and keep these memories of your perfect day alive forever. 

Much love, Jenn and Ryan

"The only thing that didn't go as planned is that I forgot to pack my tie.  I realized it at  the day of the wedding and flew home to get it.  It was just a slight hiccup in an otherwise perfect day.  I was amazed at how everything came together." - Brian

"As far as the memory, I think sitting on the altar, holding Brian's hand, looking out at all the people who came to celebrate us is what stands out the most. I loved the vantage point we had...it was so sweet to sit there and watch everything happen. Sitting behind Fr. Joe and Fr. Jim and seeing all our friends and family there was amazing!" - Julia

 

"I think my favorite time of the day started right after the ceremony. The stress seemed to lift and the party started! As we arrived at the hotel, we got a ton of congratulations. We walked through the property and people were clapping and shouting (both our wedding guests and the hotel guests). We could see groups of our guests peppered around (some waving from windows, others by the pool)...it was just such a cool feeling. Then when the reception started and we walked into one of our favorite songs by the Dropkick Murphy's, all the fun started! Loved seeing everyone dance and have a good time- who knew we know so many dancers??" - Julia

"I keep thinking, and telling people, about my Father's attempt to step dance.  I have never seen him do it, I've only heard stories.  So to see him make the attempt was awesome!" - Brian

This is actually one of my favorite photos from the day. I was standing on a chair way behind them capturing people dancing when all of a sudden I saw this little moment happening between Brian and Julia. Totally unprompted; just a sweet and joyful kiss; their embrace truly telling of how much they love each other. Its in those small sweet moments that I truly find meaning to photography. The unplanned, the genuine little once in a night happenings we get to capture, and Brian and Julia get to hold on to forever.  Here's to Brian and Julia; may the feelings of this moment from your wedding night - while the party swarmed around you and all you wanted to do was hold each other in your arms- may that feeling last your whole lives. 

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Chris and Amber | Ryan

We were so thankful we got to capture these two amazing people join as man and wife on their beautiful November wedding day and can tell how much they truly love one another. Chris and Amber, thank you so much for letting us be there!! Your love for each other is radiant and we could not have asked for a more laid back, sweet and STUNNING couple to work with! We love you guys!! 

The day would not have been so amazing without this awesome group of vendors! 

Venue: Montelucia Resort and Spa

Design: Imoni Events

Cake: Let them Eat Cake
Florals: Blume Events

String Quartet: Emotions String Quartet

Dress: Schaffers Bridal- Maggie Sottero

Invitations/Paper: Celebrations In Paper

And now; Amber and Chris' wedding day through photos.

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Hello There- Meet Ryan our Lead Photographer!

-- A four part series introducing you to the Jenn Wagner Studio team--- and today, I am so excited to introduce you to one of our other Lead Photographers! We talked with Ryan to get to know her better and now ! Ryan is an amazing photographer and you will see her at weddings and engagement sessions! So thankful that this beautiful girl and the beautiful art she creates for our brides!  Without further ado, please meet our Lead Photographer, Ryan!

Hey Ryan! K, I love to eat, quick tell me your  favorite place to eat and what I should order!

Z-Tejas! I loooooovvvve that place. I always order Hector's Chile Verde as an appetizer and the chorizo stuffed pork tenderloin for the entree. If you ever go there, you have to try their amazing Chambord margaritas and their delicious cornbread. Geez, now I'm craving their food!

Mm that sounds amazing!! If you were given a chance, would you enter Big Brother?

No way! No one needs to see my wild morning hair!

Bahaha thats amazing. I really want to see you right after you wake up now! Anything funny happen on your wedding day?

Fifteen minutes after our wedding ceremony, my hubby and I stopped at a Carl's Jr drive through to grab lunch! Our first meal as a married couple was pretty classy...

If I came to your home and looked inside the refrigerator, what would I find?

What wouldn't you find?!? Ummm, I'd say right now I've got homemade mason jar pickles (they're super easy to make and yummy), leftover spicy italian sausage pasta, lots of cheese and yogurts, lunchables (yep, I'm that kind of mom), some veggies, and a bunch of barbecue, hot sauces and salsas. 

What are you wearing right this second?

Luckily I actually wore regular clothes today since it was my turn to carpool, so I'm in jeans and a white shirt. If you ask me tomorrow I'll probably tell you my work from home uniform of yoga pants and a tank top : )

What shoes did you wear on your wedding day? Did you regret it halfway through the day?

I didn't wear shoes since we got married barefoot on the beach in Maui! I totally didn't regret it!

Do you have a special voices you do for your dogs? be honest.  : ) 

Yes, I have a grumpy boy voice that I use to imitate my Boxer Yossarian since his face just makes him look like that would be how he'd sound, and I talk to my huge English Mastiff Lucy in a baby voice since she's the baby, even though she weighs more than I do.

If you could go back and change one thing about your wedding what would it be?

Without question, I would have been spontaneous when my photographer asked if I wanted to get into the ocean and do some pics. For some reason I was worried about my dress, but now all I wish for are some fun pictures of us splashing in the water. I realize now that the fun experience is so much more important than keeping a dress clean, I mean it'll just continue sitting in a box in my closet for decades to come anyway. I should have loosened up a bit and gone with my natural urge to go wherever life takes me.

More about Ryan!!

I'm Ryan! Yes you read that right, I'm a girl with a boy's name. : ) 

I'm a wife to a wonderful husband and mother to an absolutely adorable daughter and two silly doggy children. I'm a dreamer at heart who loves to smile and laugh. I enjoy traveling (Europe is my fave!), Netflix marathons while snuggling on the couch, good food and even better, wine.

I have had a camera in my hand since I was in high school and I feel privileged to be able to do what I love the most as my job. My goal is to add to the joy of your wedding day by capturing the love, excitement, and anticipation on one of the happiest days of your life, so you can look back on it throughout your long and happy marriage.

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Hello There- Meet Cayla our editing Assistant!

I am so excited to do a series that introduce our amazing photography team to the world! We sat down with Cayla in a one on one interview to get to know her better! Cayla is our assistant and you are likely to see her at your wedding reception as she backs up your photos on the spot to make sure they are safe and sound! So thankful that this beautiful girl and how efficient she makes all of our post processing so that our brides get all their photos on time and even early!!  Without further ado, please meet our editing assistant, Cayla! 

Hey There Cayla!! What's the best dessert you've ever made? My families strawberry dessert! It is amazing. It has tons of strawberries, whipped cream, custard and a vanilla wafer crust. 

Umm I want that now! Sounds amazing! So, anything funny happen on your wedding day?
I guess the funniest thing would be walking out to the car after our family lunch between the ceremony and the reception. My uncle called me multiple times, very loudly. I even remember hearing him being really loud and it took about 5 times before I realized he was talking to me. He just kept saying Mrs. Gassaway, Mrs. Gassaway and I had no idea who he was calling. I guess after only 3 hours of having that as my new last name I wasn't quite used to it. 

What are you wearing right this second?
My brand new pair of jean capris which I love, and a red t-shirt. 

If you could go back and live one part of your wedding day again, what would it be and why? The one thing I wish I could go back and do again would be my reception. There were so many people there and so many things going on that I don't feel like I was able to fully enjoy every part. I would go back and spend more time with my friends and family and really take in all of the decorations that my family put together because it was beautiful. 

If the rest of your life were in one season (winter spring etc) which would you live in and why? 
Definitely winter! I love the cold and I love all the cute sweaters and long sleeve shirts you can wear. 

Winter is the best in ARizona! Still sunny with a side of chilly! : ) If you could sing one song on american idol what would it be? 
Well my answer shows the true kid in me, well maybe the mom watching so many sing-a-longs. The first thing that comes to my head is a song I sing all the time and love to sing all through the house. I'll Make a Man Out of You from the Mulan movie. 

Thanks for Sharing your love and skills with all of our brides!! 

More about Cayla: I've grown up loving to dance, sing and do anything crafty, but I’m also a girl who loves to be outdoors. One of my favorite vacations is a good camping trip with fishing and hunting.  It’s great to share all of these wonderful experiences with my husband and my two boys.

Weddings are such a joyful occasion and after every one,  I come home feeling a little happier having experienced two people start their lives together! I just love weddings and being  being able to share in such a special day. It truly makes me happy to spend my time helping others.  by helping and spending time with others. I am a firm believer that marriages can last an eternity and am so happy to be part of that.