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Timelessly Elegant Wedding at the Historic Arizona Biltmore

April 11, 2018

As I shot detail photos on the patio of their Biltmore room, I couldn’t help but notice HOW MUCH laughter was coming from inside the bridal suite! I mean it was fit of laughter after giggles and hoops and hollers! These girls were having a blast and kicking off Katrina’s wedding day with such joy I couldn’t help but laugh along as I snapped photos of her gorgeous wedding shoes and rings! The guys were in just great spirits laughing and joking around with Andy as they buttoned up into their suits. Why do guys always look so handsome in suits? We love watching the transformation as they polish and button and get ready for the day! For two kids that met at Princeton, they SURE know how to have a great time!
The ceremony will always stick out in my mind as one of the SWEETEST and most sincere reactions I have ever seen a groom give as he saw his bride come down the aisle. Pure elation mixed with tears of anticipation as his sweet bride held her dads’ arm while coming down the aisle. I couldn’t help but notice Andy’s mom in the very front row shedding just as many tears as she watched her son live out one of the best moments of their life. They both agreed that the ceremony was one of the favorite parts of the day and I can see why!
The day continued with family photos and then sunset photos up on the rooftop of the Biltmore; just try not to scroll ahead to those, because they were unbelievable! Kayla and I stepped back a little as the two embraced and had a quiet moment, close together. Enjoying the sunset together on their one and only wedding day, it was nothing short of romance wrapped up in the calmest and beautiful of moments. Though I had see all day how much these two cared about each other, up on the rooftop, on sunset, it was like the depths of their love for each other could truly be revealed when it was just them alone. Embracing each other, as man and wife. It was stunning and my heart could burst from watching their love!
They were greeted with a roaring round of applause as the stepped into the most gorgeous ballroom as their friends and family cheered for the new couple! Dancing, cake (sorry THREE cakes!) and toasts rounded out the evening as their guests sipped on cocktails and greeted the couple with hugs all around the room. It was truly an incredible evening!
We have the best job ever! Andy and Katrina, thank you for letting us witness and capture the most perfect wedding day! You guys remind us why we so LOVE what we do and it is encapsulated so perfectly in the love you show each other. We wish you both all the best in life together.
Many hugs from AZ, Jenn and Kayla

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Thanks so much to these INCREDIBLE vendors for putting together such a flawless day! The design and execution came together perfectly and it was so great working with you all!
Venue: Arizona Biltmore
Coordinator: Taylor with Meant2Be Events
Shoes: J Crew
Dress Shop: Glamour Closet
Dress Brand: Matthew Christopher
Groomswear: Nick’s Menswear
Florals: Your Event Florist
Paper: Minted
Cake: Ruze Cake House
Cupcakes: A Bakeshop
Chair Rentals: Us to U Rentals
Entertainment: Lucky Devils Band
Entertainment: Ra String Quartet
Lighting: Karma Event Lighting
Glam-Makeup: Alex Goss
Glam-Hair: Jenni Armijo
Rings: Marshall Pierce
Videographer: Something New Media
Photographers: Jenn Wagner Studio

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“I love Andy’s refusal to see anything but the good in people. He will not attribute negative qualities to anyone, whether they are a lifelong friend or a new acquaintance. It inspires me to quickly find the best in people too, and to strive to be understanding and patient, first and foremost.”-Katrina

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“Her dress, bouquet, and the preparations were all great, but seeing her go through each of the same feelings I was going through throughout the ceremony and evening – happiness, joy, celebration – stood out the most. Those things help make her beautiful every day, not just on our wedding day, and on that day I got to see all three together over and over again. “-Andrewj crew white wedding shoes details groom in light gray suit with tie with groomsmen in dark gray suits portraits at Arizona Biltmore white, pink and orange ranunculus flowers and greenery bouquet wedding day

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“I remember feeling extraordinarily relaxed all morning while my girls and I were getting ready. I think it finally hit me that I was marrying my best friend when I was standing in the hallway alone waiting to walk down the aisle. As soon as the music started playing, the emotions kicked in big time!”-Katrina

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“I think it’s an easy choice – the ceremony. The opportunity to have all your loved ones, family, and friends in one place as you talk about what you’ve cherished in the past and make lifelong promises to your wife for the future doesn’t come around very often. It’s what every other hour of your life hopes it could be.”-Andrewbride in matthew christopher wedding dress with cap sleeves with white, pink and orange ranunculus flowers and greenery bouquet with groom in light gray suit with tie wedding day ceremony at Arizona Biltmore bride in matthew christopher wedding dress with cap sleeves with white, pink and orange ranunculus flowers and greenery bouquet with groom in light gray suit with tie wedding day ceremony at Arizona Biltmore bride in matthew christopher wedding dress with cap sleeves with white, pink and orange ranunculus flowers and greenery bouquet with groom in light gray suit with tie wedding day ceremony first kiss at Arizona Biltmore

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Bennett, Colin, Donald, Ryan, Santi, and Joey, my brother and best man, are 6 of the many people who keep me grounded when life is going to plan and help me to stay on track when it is tougher. I rely on each of them in a different way so no one is really playing a role per se. Each one is constantly redefining what our friendship and brotherly love means to them and it influences how I think about things elsewhere in my life every time I hear from one of them about the things that really matter.

 
April, Kelsey, Lariah, Meg, Sara, and Katrina’s maid of honor Olivia are all my friends as well, so I’m lucky to know how important each of them are individually in Katrina’s life based on the good times we’ve all shared together. When I heard they were going to be in the wedding too I couldn’t have been more pleased because I knew they’d help the day to be special for Katrina and would still manage to have a ton of fun all day long even with so many extra responsibilities.”-Andrew

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“We chose to have our ceremony in the Paradise Garden and our reception in the Gold Room at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix. It’s my hometown and we loved the venue’s timelessness and how it could take on the character of what we wanted for our wedding day, which was a natural feel with a hint of elegance. We used soft spring colors in our accents and florals including light peaches, pinks, and ivories with lots and lots of greenery.”-Katrina

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“The moments before Katrina came out with her dad to walk down the aisle. We’d planned the ceremony music together and the anticipation and excitement of knowing what the song change meant was a lot to handle.”-Andrew

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“The first moments of each new stage of the day. I absolutely loved seeing how all of the pieces of our wedding and ceremony that were separate in my mind beforehand (ceremony, music, florals, food, table settings) came together to make the perfect day.”-Katrina

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