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Utah Bridal Photography - Stephanie + Levi

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Stepanie & Levi

Stunning groomal session shot in American Fork canyon! For this shoot I used an off camera flash and it added so much drama to the photos.

Hair and Makeup: Versa Artistry
Dress: Lily Bride Designs

by Opie Janzer

Salt Lake City Wedding Photography - Caternia

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:20:00 +0000

Liz + Kevin
June 22, 2012
Caternia

BEFORE THE WEDDING

Where do you live?

*Midvale, Utah

Occupations:
*Liz: student and psychiatric technician
Kevin: software architect

How the couple met:
*We met on dating website called OKCupid after my sister discretely set up a profile for me and did a little micromanaging of my love life for a while. That being said, she got me involved pretty soon and by the time Kevin wrote me, I was managing it on my own. However, it took me like a month to write him back initially because I didn't have a computer and used my phone to access the site, but I had dropped it in pedicure water so it was super dysfunctional. By the time I wrote him back, he already assumed I just hadn't given him the time of day. Thank goodness I finally responded! haha!

What attracted her to him:

*What initially attracted me to him on the website were similarities in likes and dislikes, music tastes and how he seemed to be a nice guy and not a player. Once we started talking I was very attracted by his openness and honesty, how easy and comfortable it was to talk with him and how it seemed we had the same desires we wanted out of life. Also, on a physical standpoint, I liked that he was tall. :)

What attracted him to her:

*he says: her warm and friendly personality. Her kindness and selflessness. Her voice and her beauty. Her sense of humor and open mindedness.

How he proposed:
*He proposed to me exactly a year after he initially wrote me on OKCupid. It was very ellaborate, actually! But, to sum it up, he basically planned a huge scavenger hunt leading us (through my discovery) to all of the places we went during our early dating. At each venue there was a friend or family member we knew who surprised us there and we got to spend time with before they gave me the next clue. The clues were puzzle shaped pieces from a big picture collage he made of us and on the back side he wrote the clue... they came in "top secret" envelopes. There were a total of 6 stops. On the 5th stop, we went to desert star playhouse, which is where we went on our first date, and we arrived right after intermission so the show was going on, but we were the only ones in the hallway. When we were walking in he stopped me and said, "You were about here when I first saw you." and then we walked down and he said, "And I don't know if you know this, but it was a year ago that I wrote you for the first time on OKCupid and that was a decision that changed my life... so I have a question for you..." and then he got down on one knee, pulled out a beautiful ring and said, "Will you marry me?". I was tearing up and couldn't speak for a minute, but when I could I said, "of course!" and then we hugged and kissed and cried for a long time in the desert star hallway. It was such a beautiful moment! After we got back to the car, I got the final puzzle piece and the clue said, "now lets go eat where we first had dinner". We went downtown to dinner and turns out he had invited all of the friends and family that had been involved in the days events to meet us there to have dinner with us to celebrate! It was such an amazing way to finish up the night and it was all so thoughtful!

Bridal shower/Bachelorette party:
*My mom and niece threw my bridal shower and it was so lovely! Just a bunch of friends and family. Yummy appetizers and fun but simple games. My favorite part was when everyone introduced themselves, told how they knew me and one of their favorite memories with me. It was so nice. We also did a version of an Austrian tradition where there are an assortment of cookies for guests to select and take home with them.
*The bachelorette party was pretty crazy!! My sister and her best friend (who has become one of my best friends) got a huge suite and the grand america hotel. We checked in early and spent the day by the pool just relaxing and sun bathing and it was so wonderful for stress relief. We then got ready and had a pre-party in our suite for anyone that wanted to come. We had some girlfriends come and we played silly bachelorette games and laughed and talked. We had scandalous temporary tattoos that we put all over us all to get ready for our night out on the town. We went to have dinner at Maxwells downtown and had a delicious dinner. Maxwells is really fun because it sort of transforms to a night club the later it gets, so we just transitioned with them there. We had a big booth reserved and just drank, danced and laughed the night away. I also had a ton of bachelorette dares to complete and prizes to give out to those strangers that helped me out, but it definitely pushed me outside my comfort zone, but was really fun! The next day we got up early and spent our last hours back at the pool before we had to return to reality, but it was just heavenly.
Also, one of my best friends just moved to portland and so had to miss the bachelorette party, so we are having another bachelorette party with just my nearest and dearest friends on the 19th and we are just going to go to dinner and out to sing some karaoke.

Bachelor party:
*The bachelor party has not happened yet, but a close group of Kevin's friends will be first going to shoot guns and then they are going to go to a pub/bar for dinner and I cannot say what other shenanigans will be happening. That is scheduled for the 20th. Kevin's best friend and cousin is coming into town and he is throwing this party.

WEDDING

Ceremony Place: Caterina

Date: 6/22/12

Number of guests: 90 to ceremony and dinner. 340 total to reception

The bride's wardrobe details: I will be wearing a maggie sottero asymmetrical gown and green "Toms" shoes.

The groom's wardrobe details: Kevin has a new charcoal suit and he will be wearing with it a shirt, tie, vest, and pocket square.

RECEPTION

Reception Place: Caterina

Wedding music: Clair de Lune, Somewhere over the Rainbow, DJ will be with complete music

First Dance Song: "Settle Down" by Kimbra. We are actually going to do a sort of cha cha to it and then break into a fun dance. We are hoping to get organized a kind of flash mob to happen during the first dance.

Menu: Dinner will be a choice of fettuccine with Julienne vegetables in a carrot ginger broth, butterflied chicken breast with asparagus and artichokes in a lemon sauce or filet of salmon in a mustard and cognac cream sauce. There will also be a wedge salad, potatoes, daily vegetable and bread and dipping sauce served with every meal.
For the reception, our appetizers will be Bruschetta, Melon E Prosciutto, and bite sized zucchini filled with a meat ragou.

Cake: Cake will be done by Carrie's cakes. The flavors will be lemon lime and raspberry swirl. Caterina will also have a gelato bar to compliment the cake.

Colors: Charcoal, pistachio green and hints of pink

Theme: Simple elegance

Flowers: wide assortment. Variety throughout the entire venue as well as wedding party flowers. Some of the flowers are lilies, orchids, roses, tulips, mums, dusty rose and pewter pots

Décor elements: a fun puzzle piece guest sign in magnet board to tie in our proposal. chalk boards.
Unique details: We are having a photo booth that we are creating for our guests. We are having props available for them to be able to just have fun and let loose with funny pictures. We are hoping to have an eyefi card set up so that the pictures taken can get sent directly to our website and we can have a slideshow going of the current pictures being taken. We are also hoping to include their pictures in our thank you cards to them.

Special Touch: My dad passed away when I was young and I really want his presence to be felt at the wedding since he can't be there to walk me down the aisle. I am having my 2 brothers walk me down the aisle. I also have a locket with a picture of him that I will have on my bouquet. I will have a table with pictures of him and my memories of him written up and I am going to dance to "My Girl", which was the song he used to sing to me, with my mom in place of a daddy/daughter dance.

by Opie Janzer

VENDORS

Rings: Shane Company (Liz), Morgan Jewelers (Kevin)
Invitations: Jaffa printing
Rehearsal dinner: BBQ at my sisters house in cottonwood.
Guest book: Self made with help from my friend, Elise Airmet. Puzzle magnet board
Photography:Opiefoto (the big day), Elise Airmet Photography (Bridals), Bill Kershisnik (my brother) (Engagements)
Bridal gown:The Perfect Dress (Maggie Sottero)

Shoes, Veil, Jewelery: No veil. Great grandma's earrings, bracelet from etsy (can't remember the vendor's name), Toms shoes that my friend sent me from the UK because they didn't sell the green ones in the US.

Alterations: Lydia and The Perfect Dress

Hair and Makeup: Hair: Valerie Hartley at Salon Lydia. Makeup: Bare Escentuals

Bridesmaids' dresses: Dessy.com (Through The Perfect Dress)

Groom’s Tux/Suit: Nordstrom (Hugo Boss)
Flowers: Persimmons Floral (Megan Dunford)
Decorations and rentals: No rentals, all provided through Caterina and Persimmons Floral.
Catering: Caterina
Cake: Carrie's Cakes
Venue: Caterina
Entertainment/Music: Jamelle Avei (ceremony song), Bill Nicholls Jazz Trio for during dinner, Complete Music for DJ

Officiant: W. Lee Shaw (Episcopal priest)

Wedding Registry: Bed, Bath and Beyond

Johnson Mill Wedding - Jamie + John

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 20:51:00 +0000

Jamie and John

Johnson Mill

100 N Johnson Mill Rd

Midway, UT 84049

BEFORE THE WEDDING

Where do you live? Riverton, Utah

Occupations: Jamie: First Grade Teacher Jon: Senior Account Manager/Sales
How the couple met: Blind Date

What attracted her to him: kindness/humor

What attracted him to her: positive attitude/willingness to do things

How he proposed: At our home, on the sprinkler box!
Bridal Shower: Salt Lake Country Club
Bachelorette Party: Stein Eriksen Lodge
Bachelor party: Wyoming/Friends Cabin

WEDDING

Ceremony Place: Johnson Mill
Date: June 24, 2012

Number of guests: 150

The bride's wardrobe details: David's Bridal

The groom's wardrobe details: Men's Warehouse

RECEPTION
Reception Place: Johnson Mill
Wedding music: Utah Jive
First Dance Song: Wade Bowen/Who am I
Menu: Cosmopolitan Catering
Passed Hors d'oeuvres: Bacon Lettuce and Tomato Bruchetta and Blackened Salmon Skewer

Reception Buffet: Sliders, Mini Bratwurst, Rosemary Chicken Skewer, French Fried Green Beans, Spring Mix Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Caprese Salad, Greman Style POtato Salad and a Selection of Fresh Fruit

Beverage/Bar Service: Lemonade, Ice Tea and Water Colorado Beer and Red/White Wine Signature Drink: Summer Brew

Cake: One Sweet Slice
Colors: Peach and Pastel Pink
Theme: Simply Elegant
Flowers: Five Penny Floral

Favors: American Meadows Wild Flower Seed Packets

by Opie Janzer

VENDORS

Rings: Custom Made
Invitations: Polka Dots and Daisies
Rehearsal dinner: Private Resident in Park City/Caterer: Red Iguana
Guest book: Utah and Colorado State Picture/Coffee Table Books
Photography: Opie Foto

Videography: n/a

Bridal gown: ivory

Shoes, Veil, Jewelery: Fancy Flip Flops, I am a practical woman!

Alterations: n/a

Hair and Makeup: Close friend

Bridesmaids' dresses: David's Bridal

Groom’s Tux/Suit: Men's Warehouse
Flowers: Five Penny Floral
Decorations and rentals: Utah Event Rental: Chairs, Linenes and a Tent
Catering: Cosmopoletian Catering
Cake: One Sweet Slice
Venue: Johnson Mill
Entertainment/Music: Utah Jive
Wedding favors: American Meadows Wildflower Seed Packets/ Custom Koozie
Wedding planner: Lani Lively

Officiant: Patrick Lambert, Close Friend

Transportation: n/a
Guest lodging: The Homestead Resort, Zermatt Resort and Spa, Holiday Inn Express
Wedding Registry: Pottery Barn and Crate and Barrel

Millennial Falls Wedding Pictures - Crystal + Mason

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 May 2013 19:33:00 +0000

Crystal + Mason

April 27, 2013

Millennial Falls

12375 S 1300 E

Draper, UT 84020

BEFORE THE WEDDING
Occupations: crystal insurance recoveries, mason production supervisor
How the couple met: friend of a friend
How he proposed: for crystals 30 th bday

WEDDING

Date: 4/27/13

Ceremony Place: millennial falls
Reception Place: millennial falls
First Dance Song: stay by Rihanna feat. Mikky ekko
Menu: lemon chicken and honey crusted ham
Cake Flavors: white, red velvet, chocolate
Colors: orange, purple, grey

Favors: candy buffet and photo booth

Décor elements: candles, flowers, parasols, pictures

The day in three words: crazy, amazing, unforgettable

What was the weather like on your wedding day? Perfect 79 degrees

What was the most memorable moment of your wedding? The entire day

What is the best advice you can give to a couple that is planning? Find a place that does package deals ...flowers, cake, food, bldg, invitations

What was the biggest surprise about your wedding day? The emotions

How did you tame those wedding day nerves? Alcohol

Where did you have your honeymoon?bora bora

What was the most memorable moment of your honeymoon? The island

by Opie Janzer

VENDORS
Rings: Morgan jewelers
Invitations: millennial falls
Photography: OpieFoto
Bridal gown: Mary's bridal
Shoes, Veil, Jewelery: bridesmaids shoes Mary's bridal, bride shoes nordstrom rack, accessories from Morgan jewelers and michaels, veil made by wedding party last minute

Hair and Makeup: hair by cassi an migliorini at 3 edge, makeup by janelle at versa

Bridesmaids' dresses: Mary's bridal

Groom’s Tux/Suit: jos banks
Flowers: millennial falls
Decorations and rentals: millennial falls and the bride
Catering: millennial falls
Cake: millennial falls
Venue: millennial falls
Entertainment/Music: laughing gravy
Wedding favors: candy buffet and photo booth
Wedding planner: misty at millennial falls

Officiant: Sharon vollett

Transportation: all seasons limo

Women in Weddings Lunch at La Caille

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:10:00 +0000

Spring 2013 Women in Weddings Lucheon

Tuesday, May 14th

La Caille

9565 Wastach Blvd

Sandy, Utah

by Opie Janzer

VENDORS

La Caille
OpieFoto
WEbb IP Law Group
Petal Pixie
Life of the Party
Modern Cake

Jordan River Temple Wedding Pictures - Molly + Ryan

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 May 2013 02:54:00 +0000

Yesterday, I photographed Molly and Ryan's bridal/groomal session at the LDS Jordan River Temple in South Jordan, Utah. It was such a warm and beautiful spring day for Utah. The perfect weather for bridal pictures. Molly had a red rose bouquet and Ryan had a red rose boutineer with stunning modern wedding dress and black suit. I was able to capture all the colorful tulips at the Jordan River Temple along with the flowering purple trees.

Molly and Ryan had their temple sealing on April 27th at the LDS Jordan River Temple in the afternoon but wanted some additional bride and groom pictures in May. Congrats guys!

by Opie Janzer

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Salt Lake Wedding Photographer - La Caille Bridals

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:07:00 +0000

Check out Crystal's beautiful bridal session shot at La Caille a few weeks ago. Crystal's dress is dramatic and modern with a stunning long train. I photographed their modern wedding 2 weeks ago at Millenial Falls in Draper, Utah.

by Opie Janzer

This one is my favorite shot! (above)

Love this light blue railing.

Salt Lake City Wedding Photographers - 15th Street Art Gallery

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:28:00 +0000

Jane + Dane
April 6, 2013
15th Street Art Gallery

BEFORE THE WEDDING
Where do you live?

Jane grew up in a military family in Clearfield, Utah, near Hill Air Force Base. She later moved to Salt Lake City in order to shorten her commute to work; this is where she met Dane. Dane has lived in the Sugarhouse area for his whole life. They now reside in the Sugarhouse area in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Occupations:
Groom: Data Analyst

Bride: Database Specialist

How the couple met:

It was an office romance

What attracted her to him:

Jane as initially attracted to Dane's witty sense of humor and his kindness.
What attracted him to her:
Dane was initially attracted to Jane's independence and maturity, her beauty and her drive.
How he proposed:
Love was known and nothing special was needed to be said and so plainly put, our date was set.
Bridal shower/Bachelorette party:

The bridal shower took place at Mindful Women Day Spa in Ogden, Utah. All the guests received spa treatments, including pedicures, massages and facials while they ate brunch goodies and sipped on mimosas. The spa day was followed by lunch at Zucca Trattoria. There was no bachelorette party.

Bachelor party:
Dinner at Desert Edge Brewery followed by cocktails at Twilight Lounge. The party was fueled by an atmosphere of good drink, food, people, conversation and the thought of Dane's future wife never leaving his mind.

WEDDING
Ceremony Place:
15th Street Gallery

Date:
April 6, 2013

Number of guests:
110

The bride's wardrobe details:

I didn't want to buy a dress that I would only wear once. I decided on a formal gown in a dusty rose color with flower applique details on the sleeves. I fell in love with trendy rose gold shoes.

The groom's wardrobe details:

Charcoal suit with tie matching brides dress. Heirloom cuff links inherited by grandfather with B engraving details.

RECEPTION

Reception Place:

15th Street Gallery

Wedding music:

Bride and Groom self-compiled playlist

First Dance Song:

"You Are The Best Thing" by Ray Lemontagne

Menu:

Celebration Chicken Tenders, Coconut Shrimp, Rosemary Foccacia Sandwich Squares, Vegetable Crudités Platter, Z-stem Martini Salads in Strawberry Pistachio Salad and Caprese Salad, Gelato Shooters in Raspberry Sorbet, Cookies n Cream and Pistachio

Cake:

Cake flavors included red velvet cake, yellow pound cake with coconut creme filling and almond cake with raspberry jam filling.

Colors:

Dusty rose, champagne, eggplant, silver

Theme:

Classic James Bond

Flowers:

Tulips, Sahara Roses, Black Calla Lilies, Dusty Miller, Flowering Eucalyptus

Favors:

Jacques Torres Chocolates, 4 piece Signature Favor Box containing flavors: Love Potion #9, LoveBug, Dark Heart of Passion, Milk Caramel

Décor elements:

Flowers, candles, art

The day in three words:

Party, dance, love

What was the weather like on your wedding day?

Mostly sunny with a cool breeze.

What was the most memorable moment of your wedding?

The exchanging of wedding vows.

What is the best advice you can give to a couple that is planning?

The ability to accept a tentative schedule and to enjoy whatever happens.

What was your favorite photo moment?

The candid first dance photos.

What did you like the most about working with OpieFoto?

Her professional, no-nonsense approach to capturing all of the important moments of our wedding.

How did you tame those wedding day nerves?

With a stiff drink.

Where did you have your honeymoon?

Anaheim, CA. Disneyland

What was the most memorable moment of your honeymoon?

We are waiting to go on our honeymoon until we are done with school (May 2013).

by Opie Janzer

VENDORS

Rings:

The wedding bands were purchased at Stroud Jewelers. The engagement ring was purchased in India.

Invitations:

Handmade by Bride and Groom

Rehearsal dinner:

David's Kitchen

Guest book:

Capture the Moment Photo Booths

Photography:

OPIEFOTO

Bridal gown:

BCBG Max Azria

Shoes, Veil, Jewelery:

Shoes: Sam Edelman

Hair and Makeup:

Brides hair was done by Alex Crabtree. Brides makeup was done by Jillyn Leone Neslen

Bridesmaids' dresses:

Two of the bridesmaids bought their dresses at Lily and Iris. One bought hers from Macy's.

Groom’s Tux/Suit:

Suit was purchased at Men's Warehouse, tie was purchased at Hugo Boss.

Flowers:

Bride and friends made the table centerpieces; the flowers were bought at Ensign Wholesale Floral. Botanica made the bridal party bouquets, boutonnieres and corsages.

Decorations and rentals:

Diamond Rental provided the linens. Bride and groom supplied the remainder of the decorations. Along with some decorations provided by 15th Street Gallery.

Catering:

Utah Celebrations Catering

Cake:

Family friend, Paulette Martin Goto

Venue:

15th Street Gallery

Entertainment/Music:

Photo booth was provided for entertainment by Capture the Moment Photo Booths. Music was a compilation of music gathered by the bride, groom and friends. The ceremony song was produced by our good friend Jason Jay Brown, member of Background Noise Crew.

Wedding favors:

Jacques Torres Chocolate, New York

Wedding planner:

Bride and Groom

Officiant:

Reverend Christopher

Transportation:

Private shuttle provided by Salt Lake City Marriott, University Park

Guest lodging:

Our guests stayed at Salt Lake City Marriott, University Park.

Wedding Registry:

MyRegistry.com

Salt Lake City Engagement Session - Emily + John

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:11:00 +0000

I photographed Emily and John's Engagement photos at The Great Salt Lake. The first part of the session we shot a more casual outfit next to the boats and rocks for more cool toned photos. Then Emily wore a orange-red dress and we shot with romantic back light in the yellow grass. These two had their wedding in Florida and a reception in Salt Lake City at the Utah Museum of Natural History.

by Opie Janzer

Modern Gray Wedding Album

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Emily and John had their wedding in Florida and a reception at the brand new Utah Museum of Natural History. This is the cover of the album they ordered for the Salt Lake City reception. It's a beautiful Coffee Table style album with a modern gray textured cover.

Emily and John's Wedding Album Cover

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:23:00 +0000

Check out the cover that Emily and John selected for their wedding in Florida. For the main leather they went with "50 shades" and for the spine they went with a gray and white damask pattern called "Smoldering". In the bottom right hand corner of the album will be embossed their names and wedding date. This is one of the most popular styles of wedding albums I offer. It's a 10x10 Leather flush mount album with a photo cut out and 2 types of leather. Stunning!

Salt Lake Engagement Photography - Crystal + Mason

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:00:00 +0000

So far this year I've shot all the engagement sessions in some kind of freezing cold weather. Crystal and Mason decided to do their engagement pictures in the industrial Salt Lake City area for a variety of bright colors. These two are having their wedding on April 27th at Millennial Falls.

by Chauntelle Janzer

Utah Bridal Photography - Kaycee

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Kaycee and Joe got married this past weekend on March 9, 2013 at the Eagles Nest in Tooele. I've been keeping Kaycee's bridal pictures secret until after the wedding. I can now share them with everyone on the blog.

by Chauntelle Janzer

Salt Lake City Utah Engagement Photography - Kaycee + Joe

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:00:00 +0000

I shot Kaycee and Joe's engagement pictures in the freezing cold. We started the shoot at Peace Gardens and then hit up some spots in the industrial Salt Lake area. Kaycee and Joe had there wedding at the Eagles Nest this past weekend. Congrats guys!

by Chauntelle Janzer

Park City Engagement Photography - Becky + Curry

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:00:00 +0000

I shot Becky and Curry's engagement pictures last week in Park City on main street. The best part about main street is there are so many different backgrounds we can use with different textures and colors. These two are having their wedding in May and I'll be there to photograph the entire event. :)

by Opie Janzer

Utah Engagement Photographer - Molly + Ryan

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:41:00 +0000

I shot Molly and Ryan's engagement session in the middle of a blizzard. We decided to do most of the shoot inside at the Utah State Capitol but my favorites were the ones we shot outside in the snow.

by Chauntelle Janzer

Salt Lake City Engagement Pictures

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:00:00 +0000

I shot Lindsey and Jared's engagement pictures in the industrial part of Salt Lake City, Utah.
by Chauntelle Janzer

Red Butte Garden Bridals

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:44:00 +0000

Lindsey's bridal pictures shot at Red Butte Gardens after the wedding.

by Opie Janzer
OpieFoto

Utah Wedding Photographers - McCune Mansion Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Lina + Gideon
August 17, 2012
Salt Lake City LDS Temple
McCune Mansion

BEFORE THE WEDDING
Where do you live? Groom is from Laie, HI lived in Provo, UT. Bride has grown up and lived in the beautiful city of Draper, UT.
Occupations: Groom is a BYU student. Bride: Corporate Communications department manager
How the couple met: We met while living in Sacramento, CA, in 2010. We were both serving as full-time missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He totally contacted me first. (Love you babe!)
What attracted her to him: his sense of humor, his Spanish and love for Hispanic culture, his talents in the kitchen and on the Piano!
What attracted him to her: beauty, intellect, hard worker, good with kids, loving big sister
How he proposed: Groom: “I realized that to coax her to say yes, I would need to appeal to every major sense that she had. I told her that we were just going to go on a date. I started with the most important senses: taste and smell. I prepared an aromatic dessert platter of strawberry crème and banana nutella crepes, coconut macaroons, fudge brownies, and macadamia nut chocolates. A single sunflower in a cup was the only decoration for our dessert picnic. Next, sight and touch: we toured a local art exhibit. We held hands and kissed while admiring the beauty of the art and each other. Finally, sound: I took her with me to a private piano studio and played to her my favorite classical compositions. I finished by singing songs from some of her favorite artists, and I ended my singing with “Marry Me” by Train. Immediately finishing the last song, I pulled out the ring and got on one knee.” By that point I was an emotional mess. I was crying and of course my answer was YES, but it just took me a while to get that word out. It was so romantic! Afterwards we celebrated with some sparkling apple cider...but that’s a whole different story!
Bridal shower/Bachelorette party: I had two bridal showers, one at work and one at my house, both hosted by the maid of honor. For our Bachelorette/Bachelor parties we decided to try something new and fun: a JOINT celebration at...
Bachelor party: Boondocks!

WEDDING
Ceremony Place: Salt Lake Temple
Date: August 17th, 2012
Number of guests: at the wedding ceremony 40 /the reception 225
The bride's wardrobe details: Crystal Taffeta fitted gown in Diamond White with beautiful beaded and embroidered applique that accents the bust and hip area.
The groom's wardrobe details: Three-piece light grey with white pinstripe suit . Calvin Klein Coral/Grey tie. Don’t forget the polka-dotted Coral dress socks!

RECEPTION
Reception Place: McCune Mansion in Salt Lake City, UT
Wedding music: Squakbox Sound
First Dance Song: Promise by Romeo Santos ft. Usher
Cake: 4 tiered cake of Almond/Strawberry and Coconut/Piña Colada cake/frosting combinations...Not only did it taste great, but it was beautiful on the outside too! It was Tiffany blue with white lace designs. It the lace pattern had a cascading effect it went from really heavy to really light. On the bottom tier was our monogram and on the tip-top of the cake was a beautiful sugar peony flower in coral...so pretty!
Colors: Coral and Tiffany Blue
Theme: Gatsby...not the roaring 1920’s part, but the East Egg elegance.
Flowers: Gold goblets and urns filled with tweedia, garden roses, hydrangea, lisianthus, roses, spray roses, dahlias, delphinium, celiosa, pieris and clematis. All flowers had all shades of coral, peach, and creams.
Favors: Candy Bar and photo booth photo souvenir.

The day in three words: Frantic, Fun, Fantastic.
What was the weather like on your wedding day? Gorgeous! Bright, sunny, and warm.
What was the most memorable moment of your wedding? Groom: Realizing that I’ll get to spend forever with my best friend, while being surrounded by all of our family and friends.
What is the best advice you can give to a couple that is planning? Bride: Remember why it is that you are doing all of the fittings, tastings, and shopping. The stress of getting married will melt away if you just realize what an exciting thing you’ll be doing: getting married!
What was the biggest surprise about your wedding day? Bride: Well, I tried to surprise my husband with a hula! I didn’t tell him anything about it and I had NEVER done anything like that in my life, but it was fun. Also, I think we really surprised everyone with our fist dance...yeah, it was awesome, we started off with the typical “penguin” step, side to side, and then, pulled out the Bachata! Best part? Well, we didn’t practice, we just winged it!
What was your favorite photo moment? Groom: I can’t nail down just one moment because the same type of moment happened all the time. Opie would have us take kissing pictures and would instruct us when to start. But I, of course, had to take advantage of the opportunity to kiss more, and so she would need to yell at us to stop kissing all the time.
What did you like the most about working with OpieFoto? Groom: Opie connected with us in ways that I doubt any other photographer could. We posed, we laughed, we cried. Opie is an experienced professional that produces high quality work, yet we saw her as a friend who was helping us document one of the most important days of our lives. Bride: We got the best of both worlds: fantastic photographs with the comfort of a close friend.
How did you tame those wedding day nerves? Groom: “Looking at my future wife was all that was needed to calm any kind of nerves because it reminded me why we were going through all of the stress.” Bride: I love this guy! It was kinda the same thing for me too. As soon as I saw him, right before we went out for the ceremony, I just was so excited and calm all of a sudden. He took all the stress away. It was great!
Where did you have your honeymoon? Kona, Hawaii
What was the most memorable moment of your honeymoon? Bride: Everything. It was all beautiful! I loved every second of it. Maybe my favorite moment was when we just took a nap on the beach. It was a perfect moment. All I needed was him by my side and I was happy, so happy!

VENDORS
Rings: Wilson Diamond of Provo, UT
Invitations: TK Design Company
Rehearsal dinner: None
Guest book: Smile Now Photo Booth
Photography: OpieFoto
Videography: None
Bridal gown: Gateway Bridal, from the Latter Day Bride Collection
Shoes, Veil, Jewelery: Shoes: Hey Lady, Veil: Etsy, Jewlery: Nordstroms
Alterations: Maria’s Alterations
Hair and Makeup: Groom and Bridal Party’s hair and makeup: Stephanie Ramirez, Bride: Studio Enizio
Bridesmaids' dresses: Gateway Bridal and custom creations from Hawaii!
Groom’s Tux/Suit: Suit: Men’s Warehouse. Tie: Macy’s.
Flowers: Branches Event Floral
Decorations and rentals: Diamond Rental
Catering: Culinary Crafts
Cake: Cake-a-licious
Venue: McCune Mansion
Entertainment/Music: DJ: Squakbox Sounds
Wedding favors: Smile Now Photo Booth
Wedding planner: Utah Events by Design
Transportation: Something Vintage, Something Blue
Wedding Registry: Crate and Barrel, Target

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Salt Lake City Engagement Photographers - Wheeler Farm Engagements

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Jamie and John did their engagement session in the summer at Wheeler Farm.

by Opie Janzer

Salt Lake City La Caille Bridals

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 04:17:00 +0000

Stunning bridal pictures of Kailani at La Caille in Salt Lake City. Kailani's bridal style was Etsy inspired vintage. She had a giant train on her dress and so many layers!

by Opie Janzer
OpieFoto

Utah Engagement Photographer - Farm Engagements

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Miriam and Colin decided to do their engagement session at Wadley Historic Farm. They are originally from Las Vegas and had a destination wedding in Park City in October. Colin said they wanted to do their shoot at the farm because of the beautiful wooden doors and natural elements.

by Opie Janzer
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Utah Wedding Photography - Winter Art Gallery Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:30:00 +0000

Taylor + James
December 3, 2012
The 15th Street Gallery

BEFORE THE WEDDING
Where do you live?
We currently live in Daybreak (South Jordan) Utah. But throughout our relationship, we’ve lived in Salt Lake City, Los Angeles California and St George Utah.
Occupations:
She is the lead wedding planner and owner of Taylor Made Weddings and Event as well as a full time writer and he is a full time distiller and local brewery owner of Wasatch Distillery.
How the couple met:
We met on the first day of our senior and sophomore years at Granite High School and dated for a year until breaking up. It wasn’t until 5 years later that we reconnected and we’ve been together ever since.
What attracted her to him:
Originally in high school it was his bad boy attitude and then the second time it was/is his generous, loyal and loving nature.
What attracted him to her:
Her determination and drive for what she believed in and ability to always have good things in her life, the same for the second time we got together.
How he proposed:
We actually prefer to keep that story private because it is so special and personal to us.
Bridal shower/Bachelorette party:
I had two bachelorette parties, one with my friends where we went and had a nice dinner and just hung out and one with the girls in my family (sisters, mom and niece) where we went to dinner and then played board games as a family. Both were wonderful times with loved ones before the big day.
Bachelor party:
He had an all-day poker and barbeque party that was rounded out with the boys going and taking a hot wing challenge. Only one survived the challenge and it wasn’t the groom!

WEDDING
Ceremony Place: The 15th Street Gallery in Salt Lake City Utah
Date: Monday, December 3rd, 2012
Number of guests: 36
The bride's wardrobe details: Ivory Dress from the Vera Wang White Collection, an Organza Fit and Flare Gown with Bias Flange Skirt with rose gold shoes and a hand selected chunky necklace and earrings found in St George 2 years before the wedding at a shop called JK Jewelers.
The groom's wardrobe details: A custom tailored Hugo Boss suit called The James with Hugo Boss Cufflinks and Prada Shoes.

RECEPTION
Reception Place:
The 15th Street Gallery in Salt Lake City Utah
Wedding music:
The ceremony music was two songs from our favorite movie, Definitely Maybe. The parents and bridal party walked to a song called April’s Story by Clint Mansell and the bride’s processional song was The Happy Ending is You by Clint Mansell. The recessional song was also The Happy Ending is You by Clint Mansell.
First Dance Song:
The first dance song was a song from our second favorite movie, Moulin Rouge and is called Come What May sung by Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor.
Menu:
The catering was provided by Culinary Crafts and featured a hot chocolate bar with Milk Chocolate and Fresh Whipped Cream and Cinnamon, served in a Irish coffee Mug. That was followed by a formal plated dinner with house made artisan breads and rolls with butter blossoms.
The first course of the meal was a delicious endive and radicchio salad with Kumquats, Pomegranate Seeds, Feta, and Red Wine and Honey Vinaigrette.
The second course followed with Utah Red Trout served with Moroccan Tomato Jam, local Free Range herb crusted Chicken breast served with Lemon Herb Compound Butter, Red gold and purple fingerling potatoes roasted with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Rosemary and Dill and roasted winter vegetables such as Parsnips, Turnips, Squash, Carrots and Artichokes with Maple Ginger Glaze
The grand finale was a flaming doughnut station where the Chef poached Krispy Kreme Donuts in House-made Buttermilk Caramel Flambés and then topped the doughnut with Italian Gelato flavors of Eggnog, Pumpkin and Salted Caramel.
Cake:
The cake was done by Cake-a-lious and featured a white modern stair styled design with fondant rope trim. The flavor of the cake was sour cream with raspberry lemonade filling
Colors and Theme:
The wedding colors were designed to be a monochromatic winter metallic theme with silver, gold, taupe and rose gold. Set in an art gallery, we also wanted the centerpieces to capture a natural but artistic atmosphere.
Flowers:
The flowers were designed by Honey of a Thousand Flowers and featured an array of floral accents. The flowers throughout the wedding décor and bouquets included Astilbe, Anemone, Hydrangea, Amaryllis and Ranunculus. The greenery for the floral arrangements included tuberose, agapanthus, maiden hair fern, sword fern, and parrot tulips. There were ceremony accent pieces, end table vases, a head and cake table centerpiece and several low and taller guest table arrangements that featured grapewood.
There were five bouts, three mother’s corsages, one bridesmaid bouquet and one bride’s bouquet. The Bouts and corsages featured simple designs in whites with an accent of greenery while the bride bouquet was full and textural with a shape that was not completely round or symmetrical and made of white flowers with some accents of greenery, wrapped in a dupioni ribbon and silver wire.
Favors:
We hand-selected the favors from my favorite store, Crate & Barrel, to fit the monochromatic winter metallic theme with rose gold coloring. The favors were modern designed ornamental stars that were placed at each place setting with a card saying “Thank you. Please take this special star as a token of our gratitude and love. Our hope is that whether hung on a tree, or placed on a desk, when you see it sparkling you remember our gratitude for your part in our lives.” When we had our grand entrance, James asked that our guests send us a photo of where they had chosen to hand or place their stars.
Décor elements:
The décor elements of the wedding featured golden vases, modern rose gold favors, silver metal table numbers, grapewood branches, white flowers, metallic ornaments, unique and modern artwork and paper designs through menus, favor cards, seating charts, a sign-in and food signage.
Unique details:
I’d like to think all of the details are unique but my favorite and the MOST “us” part of the wedding was the engagement video display at the sign-in table.
Special Touch:
One of the most special things about our wedding day was that James surprised me with a guest appearance from a dear friend and famous singer, LocLion. After our grand entrance, he introduced LocLion and then LocLion preformed a few songs for us and our guests. It was incredible that he was able to come all the way from Los Angeles to the wedding and that he sang his original song, Stay With Me, for James and I. We hadn’t been able to see him since we’d moved from LA (where we all were roommates,) so it truly was a surprise, an honor and a special part of our wedding.

VENDORS
Rings:
His: TeNo
Hers: Custom designed through Mac & Sons Jewelers.
Invitations:
Kortney Eggertz Custom Invitations and Design Work
Guest book:
The guest book was from Paper Source and the sign-in cards were inspired by the bride, designed by Kortney Eggertz Custom Invitations and Design Work
Photography: Opie Foto
Videography: MJ Films
Bridal Gown: Vera Wang
Shoes, Veil, Jewelry: N/A, N/A and jewelry other than rings: JK Jewelers
Hair and Makeup:Versa Artisty
Bridesmaids’ dresses: Calvin Klein
Groom’s Tux/Suit: Hugo Boss
Flowers: Honey of a Thousand Flowers
Decorations and rentals: Taylor Made Weddings and Events
Catering:Culinary Crafts
Cake: Cake-a-lious
Venue: 15th Street Gallery
Entertainment/Music: LocLion (Recording Artist) and Salt Lake Wedding DJ
Wedding favors: Crate & Barrel
Wedding planner: N/A
Officiant:Judge Baxter
Transportation: N/A or our 350 Z
Guest lodging:N/A
Wedding Registry:We had recently bought a house and had lived together 4 years previous to that so we did not register anywhere because we had all we needed.

The day in three words:
Joyous, intimate and Yippee!
What was the weather like on your wedding day?
Cold but clear
What was the most memorable moment of your wedding?
Saying “I do” to each other.
What is the best advice you can give to a couple that is planning?
Hire a planner
What was the biggest surprise about your wedding day?
When my husband announced he had a special guest for us and then surprised me with our dear friend, LocLion, who then sang for us and our guests.
What did you like the most about working with OpieFoto?
Her fun personality, her professionalism and her awesome photos!
How did you tame those wedding day nerves?
I actually didn’t really have any. I had waited almost 9 years to be married to James so I knew I had nothing to worry about.
Where did you have your honeymoon?
Seattle Washington
What was the most memorable moment of your honeymoon?
The first night of our honeymoon, James reserved a private room in Seattle’s finest restaurant, Canlis. The room only had our table with seating for two, two pieces of modern art on two of the walls, a lounging couch and the rest of the room was windows overlooking the Seattle bay and city lights. It was the best food and the most romantic setting and even after 9 courses, wine pairings and being there for hours, it still was so peaceful, beautiful and perfect.

by Opie Janzer
OpieFoto

Salt Lake Bridal Photography - Jessica

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:30:00 +0000

I shot these stunning bridal pictures in the summer up Millcreek Canyon of Jessica. When we were planning her bridal session she said that she wanted her bridal pictures to be classic and timeless. I just lover her cathedral length veil and sweetheart wedding dress. Hair and makeup was done by Kristen Packard.

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10x10 Leather Flush Mount Album

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