She leisurely applied her make-up, sipped champaign and enjoyed watching her two closest friends open up their gifts in her bridal suite. Her daughter, almost a year old, played the piano and watched in fascination as her mom prepared for her wedding day. Today was the day, Tracey was going to marry Jerry. The two met over 4 years ago on an online dating site. Tracey knew Jerry was the one she wanted to call her husband, they shared similar interests, personality and meshed well. Basically their relationship boiled down to that they were best friends, the perfect ingredient for a marriage. Two and a half years into their relationship in the privacy of their home Jerry got down on his knee and nervously asked Tracey, “Will you marry me?” Tracey was super excited, said “yes” and gave him a hug.
Jerry and Tracey, thank you for welcoming me into the orbit of your love. Thank you for your thoughtfulness, kindness, and outright amazingness!!! You both welcomed my assistant and I into your perfect wedding day and made us feel like family. For this, and so much more, I thank you. Grace and Peace, April
Tracey dressed in a beautiful pair of Isola heels and a stunning Uptown Bridal wedding dress…
Oh Tracey, ever so lovely!
The lovely bouquet (with Tracey’s father’s charm picture) was designed by Jacque Dearing…
Jerry and Tracey married at The Buttes in Tempe, Arizona on a truly extradorinaiy blue open sky day…
Jerry and Tracey opted to see each other before the wedding ceremony to dispense enough time for extra wedding photos!
The sunny day made for splendid light.
Tracey and her bridesmaids had a style all their own…I mean, who doesn’t love empress aqua dresses?!
Their ceremony site overlooked the greater Phoenix metropolitan where the two promised a lifetime of commitment and friendship.
It was an ideal evening to have an outdoor wedding on a pool deck.
Many thanks to Let Them Eat Cake for creating such a perfect wedding cake…
After the ceremony, we walked the wedding venue for more wedding photos…Phoenix Marriott Tempe at The Buttes is stunning at golden hour!
Jerry and Tracey started their wedding celebration with their first dance as husband and wife. The rest of the evening continued with laughter and dancing under twinkling lights and desert sky at the Phoenix Marriott Tempe at The Buttes. Congrats on Jerry and Tracey for becoming one!
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Many thanks to the wedding creative team who helped in the celebration of two souls committing the promise of forever:
Ceremony Venue: Phoenix Marriott Tempe at The Buttes: Top of Rock Restaurant
Reception Venue: Phoenix Marriott Tempe at The Buttes
Photographer: April Maura Photography
Caterer: Phoenix Marriott Tempe at The Buttes
Florist: Jacque Dearing
Dress: Uptown Bridal
Flower Girl’s Dress: Olivia Kate Couture
Make-up/Hair: Aloha Bridal Team
Bride’s Jewelry: Etsy- Marolsha
Bride’s Shoes brand: Isola
Bridesmaid dresses: Donna Morgan
Groom’s attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Groom’s cufflinks: Men’s Wearhouse
Groom’s tie: Men’s Wearhouse
DJ/Band: Curtis Whipple
Guest’s favors: Candles- Lulu Sugar on Etsy
Wedding Cake: Let Them Eat Cake
Linens & Rentals: Tempe Marriott Buttes
Calligraphy: Invitations- Minted.com
Second Shooter: Sara Bishop