They stood alone. In the middle of a courtyard. In front of the same fireplace where, just a few hours later, they’d share their first meal as husband and wife. They each held their vows tightly, their hands shaking slightly –– from the good nerves. The happy, expectant kind. The phew-here-we-go! kind. The this-really-is-the-start-of-something-special kind. The warm sun peeked through the olive trees, causing glints of light to dance on the lace of her beautiful dress and through the sheer of her cathedral veil. The only thing that radiated more warmth than that Arizona day… was her. She was, in a word, stunning. Everything every little girl dreams of on her wedding day. A true fairy tale princess who’d found her one true love. As they shared their promises and commitments to each other, his sincere eyes welled, while hers shed soft quiet tears. The emotional release was as palpable as it was powerful. This day had been a long time coming. They’d cleared so many hurdles and overcome so many obstacles to get to this moment. It was finally here, it was all theirs, and, just like everything else in their relationship, it was everything they’d hoped it would be… and so much more.
Carol and George, thank you, from the bottom of our heart, for trusting us with the honor of being at your side on the most important day of your life, and the privilege of documenting it for you, your family, your friends and generations fo come. As we were going through the images of your stunning El Chorro wedding day, one of our favorite parts is that the photos reveal two things, one that only the eyes can see and the other that only the heart can, but both of which are clear: you are not only two beautiful people, but you have kind hearts and sweet souls. Everyone deserves to find their “person,” their better half, the one who completes them and makes them whole –– and we couldn’t be happier that you’ve found that in each other. It’s been the biggest blessing of our life to be fully known and fully loved by another… and we know it’ll be the greatest of yours, too. We love you, are cheering for you and wish you nothing but the best as you take on your next, best adventure: life as Mr. and Mrs. Kraemer.
the creative team
wedding design: shannon smith events
floral design: array floral design
venue: el chorro
bride’s gown: strut bridal + allure • bride’s rings: j michaels jewelers • bride’s shoes: kate whitcomb • bridesmaids’ dresses: sorella vita from essence of australia • cake: a bake shop • rentals: event rents and wood-n-crate • groom’s ring: manly bands • groom’s tuxedo: jos. a. bank / tiebar • groomsmens’ tuxedos: generation tux • hair stylist: harley does hair • invitations: truly engaging by magnet street • makeup artist: valeriag_beauty • photographer: amy & jordan • transportation: dunn transportation & azlimo • videographer: something new media • additional details: love, amarie + write pretty for me + cades and birch + stone and co designs