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Wedding Part 1 – Prep

April 11, 2020April 20, 2020

Hey everyone, I wanted to share all the aspects and details of our moody October wedding. I had my vision and wow, it was incredibly difficult for others to visualize. I didn’t follow the crowd, I wanted dark colors and a sort of sophisticated gothic vibe. I didn’t want to bombard our guests with the typical love songs on repeat, or the cheesy quotes scattered amongst rustic farmhouse decor.

Just, no. Not me and not my plan. And let me just say, it was EXTREMELY difficult to portray this vision to all our vendors. We were the couple that wanted black details throughout, statement music and decor. I wanted my guests to have an experience while they were there… This was more than a wedding to me. I wanted my guests to be attending the best party they’ve been to in awhile.

So Part 1. The prep, the dress, the accessories, the party bus ride to the altar. Let us begin. And let me paint the scene with Frank Sinatra playing softly in the background of our super trendy hotel suite with the best bridal crew ever. (since I can remember, I always wanted to get ready for my wedding listening to Frank Sinatra. So classic.)

Since our wedding venue was a good drive outside of Phoenix, there really were no hotels or places I liked to get ready out in the middle of nowhere. So I decided on prepping in central Phoenix at The Camby Hotel, and coordinated a ride for all of us to get to the venue afterwards.

This hotel was so perfect – quirky and desert modern. It was a Ritz Carlton in its prior life, transformed into a unique and trendy hotel with Arizona flair.

  • trendy hotel

So now for getting ready. I had the amazing Nina Gashi do our makeup: makeup artist at the popular Habit Hair Salon, and my hairstylist Brian from Kefi by Bjh. Obviously I wanted a darker makeup look for me and the bridal party as well. It was a fall wedding so I was able to justify it 😉 (to my mom lol)

bridesmaids in black robes

Prep necessities. A Costco haul to feed all. Got tons of carbs, coffee, alcohol… you know, the necessities. I freakin LOVE these detail shots by my amazing photographer. She’s so cool.

Accessory details. My amazing aunt handmade both of my garters. My earrings and bracelet were from Kendra’s Scott’s wedding line (the earrings are discontinued now so sad). Super cute custom wedding purse I got off of Etsy, which was perfect for all of the events leading up to the wedding as well. And lastly, I went super simple with my wedding shoes. My dress was so detailed I really couldn’t have any details on my shoes or it was just too much. I went with a super simple white heel from Sam Edelman.

  • kendra scott wedding earrings
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I got each of my bridesmaids their own black Kendra Scott necklace to match their black dress too.

bridesmaid reveal reaction

OKAYYYY okay okay so THE DRESS. My dress was nothing like I imagined wearing on my wedding day. KEEP THIS IN MIND when you go trying on wedding dresses cause it was really hard for me at first!!! All my life I wanted to have a long-sleeved wedding dress like since before it became popular a few years ago. I’ve never loved my arms and I wanted them covered, plus I wanted something different. So I go and try on long-sleeved wedding dresses and… I just didn’t really feel like a bride? I’m really short. Like 5’1. So I think the sleeved dresses kind of overwhelmed my body. The strapless ones just made me feel taller and you were able to see..me.

white pronovias wedding dress on hanger

I bought my dress from The Dress Theory while I was living in San Diego. This place was so cute and had so many amazing options. Once I had decided on my Pronovias dress, they took my measurements, and they were sent to Spain to create a custom handmade dress. Sigh…what a dream.

wedding getting ready

Oh did I mention I got my veil for $20? I truly don’t believe that veils should be as expensive as they are. Like good grief it’s a piece of tulle that’s going to drag and snag on the ground, and then come off after the ceremony. I went with a simple veil since again, my dress had a lot of detail. Adding any other detail to the veil would have been too much. But don’t think I compromised on drama. I bought a super long cathedral veil here.

Detailed wedding dress and cathedral veil

And the last of my wedding prep…the party bus ride to the wedding venue. And yes, one of the photos has my mom on the pole.

And i’d be a shitty wife if I didn’t include a groomsmen prep photo so here you go. So fun so fun.

groomsmen wedding prep

Okay that’s all for now. Stay tuned for part 2 coming soon, wedding party details 🙂

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  1. Lalaine
    April 21, 2020 at 12:04 am

    Thank You for sharing This very special moment Part of your life to us. I’m so amazed with your photos and YOu look so beautiful in your wedding dress! Have a nice day! Take care!

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Traveled to the Maldives, Dubai, Maui, Vegas, Florida, Texas & Disneyland ✈️⁣⁣
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Turned 30 🥂⁣
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Had some incredible highs & some really difficult times too - but grateful for another year with amazing friends & family, & especially you guys too 🖤⁣⁣
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#2022recap #2023 #newyearseve #crna #crnaschool #nurseanesthetist #nurseanesthesiology
What did I miss?⁣ ⁣ Also wearing my favorite u What did I miss?⁣
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Also wearing my favorite underscrub for chronically cold people 🥶 @thermajane ! Lined with thick fleece, it’s linked on my amazon shop under nursing!
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