If we could sum up this weekend’s wedding in just a few words, it’d be these: bright, bold, modern colors infused with a quiet, strong, steady love. That’s Heidi and Bryan. That’s who they are. That’s who they’ve always been. From the night she rounded the corner wearing a dress and a smile that he’ll never forget, to the moment she walked down the aisle doing the same, he’s loved her. He’s always loved her. He’s always just… known.
They grew up in the same small town. Rural Indiana. They went to high school together and even rode in the same limo to the senior prom. Then, they went their separate ways, to separate states, and reunited years later after a simple twist of fate. A gathering. A get-together. Old friends who hadn’t seen each other for a long time. Love hadn’t dealt either of them a perfect hand since they’d left that small town. But it had one more card it hadn’t yet played: her dress and that smile. Neither expected to find a second chance that night, but it sure found them.
Heidi and Bryan’s wedding day was the perfect celebration of two people who just belong together and who aren’t afraid to live their love and their life in full, vibrant color. Heidi is a crazy talented stationer in the wedding industry herself, so we knew her paper products were going to be incredible, but what we didn’t realize is how each and every element of their day would be so THEM. From the bold floral arrangements to the light-up tambourines. The table full of cotton candy, the geometric cake and the perfect heart-shaped escort card display that had Heidi’s signature style written all over rit. And, of course, the feature that ultimately took our breath away: over two thousand ribbons hung and hand-tied from the ceiling with a real, fresh flower tied to the end of every single one. Over 6,000 feet of ribbon in all. The entire day was pure magic. And we loved every minute of it.
Heidi and Bryan, it’d be over-simplistic to look at your decor as just a style preference. Or view the details as simply something edgy or new. That would only tell part of the story. Because the people who know you know that they’re more than just tangible, design choices. They’re emotional ones, too. They’re stakes in the ground and flags in the air that declare to everyone who’s close to giving up on love to look up, then look around, because life’s next best adventure might be wearing bright, bold colors, and be just around the corner.
the creative team
DAY OF COORDINATOR: CAITLIN CAVAL • OUTSTANDING OCCASIONS
VENUE COORDINATOR: LINDSEY RENDON • EL CHORRO
BRIDE’S DRESS: HAYLEY PAIGE • BRIDE’S RING: BLUMLUX • BRIDE’S SHOES: BADGLEY MISCHKA • BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES: ALLURE BRIDAL & DAVID’S BRIDAL • CAKE: RUZE CAKE HOUSE • CATERING: EL CHORRO • CEREMONY LOCATION: EL CHORRO • DESSERT BAR: A BAKESHOP • DJ: DESERT HOUSE PRODUCTIONS • FAVORS: A BAKESHOP • FAVOR BOXES: IDIEH DESIGN • FLORAL DESIGN: PETAL PUSHERS • FURNITURE RENTAL: PETAL PUSHERS • GETTING READY LOCATION: RESIDENCE INN, SCOTTSDALE • GROOM’S RING: HELZBERG DIAMONDS • GROOM’S TUXEDO/SUIT: CALVIN KLEIN • GROOMSMENS’ TUXEDOS/SUITS: MEN’S WEAREHOUSE • HAIR STYLIST: ERIN FINK • INVITATIONS: IDIEH DESIGN • LINENS: LA TAVOLA • MAKEUP ARTIST: SN MAKEUP ARTIST • OFFICIANT: COLE CRABTREE • PAPER PRODUCTS: IDIEH DESIGN • PHOTOGRAPHERS: AMY & JORDAN • PHOTO BOOTH: SOCIAL STATION • RECEPTION LOCATION: EL CHORRO • RENTALS: CLASSIC PARTY RENTALS AND EVENT RENTS • TABLES: AVANT-GARDE STUDIO • VIDEOGRAPHER: SERENDIPITY
Our Gear: Canon 5D Mark III • Canon 50 1.2 • Canon 85 1.2 • Canon 70-200 2.8 • Canon 100 2.8 • Canon 24-70 2.8 • Canon Speedlite 600 EX-RT • Entire Gear List
Whoa. Just whoa.
Haha that’s how we felt all day <3
Amy…Jordan…YOU GUYS ARE INCREDBILE! These images are just perfect, made me feel like I was there experiencing every little detail! And the portraits..WOW! 🙂 Amazing job!
Ah thank you Katelynn!! Such a sweet thing to say!! <3
I FEEL like this rendered me a little speechless! Just absolutely GORGEOUS in every way- I have never seen anything quite like it! Your capturing of their beautiful planning is just perfect!!
Aw thank you so much Jill! It was definitely a one-of-a-kind day!
Oh my goodness, y’all. I’ve been waiting for this blog since the first sneak peek and I’ve gotta say: LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Phew! So glad we didn’t disappoint 🙂 Thanks Ashley!!
This is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen, Amy and Jordan. You couldn’t have captured the perfection any better. Incredible!! I want to stare at these images all day.
AW! Thank you Danielle! That is so sweet of you!!
This wedding just made it to my top 5 favorite!! Every detail, color and capture is simply amazing!!! I’m in love with the bride’s taste and how chic and vibrant it all was. Fabulous! How did you do the pink and blue powder in the air background?
Awww WOW!! Thank you so much Manisha!! Smoke bomb magic! It was an adventure 🙂
Holy cow!! EVERYTHING about this wedding is perfection!! Those colors and that dessert bar! WOW!
Thanks Mylah!! It was a total dream day!
This is gorgeous! Every thing about this day is so pretty and captured perfectly 🙂
Thank you Carri!!
Everything is beautiful! You two ALWAYS do such an exquisite job of capturing the magic!
Aw! Thanks Kim! It was a serious magical day!
WOW! Amazing job Amy & Jordan. This wedding looks magical. Absolutely love the bright & bold colors!
Thanks Becky! Us too! It was such a fun change!
Oh the flowers! I’m in heaven!
Thanks Candice! We felt the same way 🙂
OH MY GOSH! This is STUNNING! The photos are gorgeous, duh, but more than that you can FEEL all the emotion, and I absolutely love the story you told. So beautiful!
Aw, that means so much to us, Melissa! Thank you!!
Amy & Jordan you two are simply amazing!! The details, the light…oh my – so incredible.
Tamara! Thank you so much!! You guys hit a serious grand slam on this one!!
This wedding is one of the raddest I’ve ever seen – love it!!!
I think we can agree!! It was a blast to photograph!!
A&J, you two rock my world! You captured our day beyond our wildest dreams and we couldn’t be more grateful to have you on our team. And, can we talk about the intro. I mean, SO GOOD! Like, that’s the real deal and how we both truly feel. Don’t give up on love, friends!
Can’t wait to see all the behind the scenes, too! 😉 Much love, friends! XOXO
Aw, H, this means the world <3
Hello! I’ve been reading your posts because I’ve always been intrigued with photography. I have a small camara and I think its time to dig in deeper and maybe do the real thing. I’ve been asked to shoot a couple weddings in the past and borrowed a friends camara to do so. I was wondering what camara you would advise and what your biggest piece of advice would be!! Thanks a million!!
Hey Kim! So exciting! You can find our advice for shooting your first wedding here: https://www.amyandjordan.com/2015/education/shooting-your-first-wedding 🙂
Absolutely incredible!! Talk about gorgeous + such a fun wedding to photograph. AND THAT ROSE PETAL AISLE IS INSANE. Wow wow wow.
Ah! Thanks so much Elizabeth!! It was SO FUN to shoot! 🙂
Wow! Amazing photos!
Wow! Amazing photos! I love El Charro Restaurant and how you captured every single detail and image it seem like I was at the wedding, as well.
Thanks so much, Emma! 🙂
It was dark when I woke. This is a ray of sunseinh.
Hi Amber! Aw!! We’re so glad this could brighten your day! 🙂
What an amazingly beautiful and unique wedding. Awesome photos!!
Thank you so much, Tanya! 🙂