Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Hazel & Elias


Hazel & Elias got married Saturday at Seville Golf & Country Club. It was an unusually warm February day and the wedding was beautiful. Around 230 of Hazel and Elias's family and friends surrounded them to celebrate--including their two Yorkshire Terriers: Zazz and Mimi. They were a big part of the wedding. So I apologize ahead of time for showing more pictures of the dogs than the groom but I can't help it -- they stole the show and were SO cute.

Anyhow, the day started out with hair and make-up at Changes Salon in Scottsdale:


Hazel was peaceful and glowing:



Then we progressed to Seville for the final steps of preparation. Getting in the dress is always a challenging task. I love this shot of Hazel's mom helping her put on her gown:


Two hands help speed the lacing up of the back:


Hazel was an amazingly gorgeous and photogenic bride. I couldn't pick between all of these shots of her. If you want, comment below and let me know which one you prefer. Number 1:


#2:


#3:


#4:


The ceremony setting was beautiful with the mountains in the background. But I was nearly blinded by the sun reflecting off of all the white chairs:


Zazz was dressed in a doggie tux and bow tie:


Mimi was outfitted in a cute pink dress. Here she is chilling before her job of being wheeled down the isle in a wagon by one of the ring bearers:


Zazz and Mimi in the wagon:


Elias as Hazel said her vows:


I love this shot of Hazel shortly after walking down the isle:


This next shot has to be my favorite of the whole day.


Hazel giving Mimi some love (I warned you--lots of cute dog shots):


A sweet shot of Hazel and Elias after the ceremony:


The harsh sunlight is good for some things:


The cakes:


The first dance:


What a great wedding! Thanks Hazel & Elias for allowing me to be a part of it!

Click here if you would like to view the slideshow. It ends with the most violent bouquet toss I think I've ever witnessed, so you'll want to see it!


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7 Comments:

Blogger Amy T Schubert said...

She's so gorgeous ... (I like #2 and 3 the best)

6:21 PM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

number 2 is hands down the best photo of Hazel

8:50 PM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I attended the wedding and you captured the day beautifully. I believe that #2 shows Hazel as a bride the best- she is beautiful but yet very calm- and the black & white shows this. Thank you for capturing the day perfectly! Wish I had you for my wedding.

2:00 PM

 
Blogger Mandy Hank said...

Being a BIG New York Yankee fan, I'm not sure if I could have shot pictures of that cake! :)
Great job Melissa

11:50 AM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I think zazz looks awsome in those pictures and the man he is named after is especially good looking.

1:57 PM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I Love # 2 and #4 but they are all beautiful!

10:46 PM

 
Blogger Unknown said...

What can I say... Hazel is my daugther I loved # 1 and # 3 but honesty it was really had to choose, I have more the 200 in my favorites!

12:45 PM

 

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