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Different is Good.

OK, sometimes, different is just, well, um… different.  And I have got to admit, that I was a LITTLE skeptical at first.  I mean, I have been to over 300 weddings, and GLOW IN THE DARK and WEDDING have NEVER been used before in the same sentence, let alone as the THEME.

I was excited for something totally different, but wasn’t quite sure how they were going to pull it off.  But they did!  I suppose this is what you get when you cross a magician with a super-model.  (OK, I know that is not Kelley’s full time profession, but it seriously should be.  She is sooo tall, skinny, and glamourous.  Really wasn’t hard to get a good shot of her.

So, here’s my version of the 10 Top List - of what you don’t see at your everday wedding:

10. Amazing Monsoon Skies.  (OK, so you will see these at all the August weddings in AZ, but there aren’t too many booked this time of year, so it is a rare occurrence.)

9. Sparklers.  OK, so this one does get done a lot.  But, it is one of my favorite things, and since this is my post, I’m going to include it.  Besides… it fit the theme - glow in the dark!

8. Gift from father after father/daughter dance.  Here’s the background of the picture.  Kelley’s dad gave her this sweet engraved necklace at the end of the father/daughter dance.  This was THE teary moment for me during the wedding.  (yes, I usually do tear up at every wedding).  It was so sweet.  As soon as Kelley sat down after the dance, these girls ran over to her to check out her gift.  I have never seen a gift presented during this time of the night before.  It was really a nice touch. 

7.  Puppy.  Tux.  Too cute not to include.

6. Seriously.  Cover of Buff Brides?  What do you think?  This is some serious dedication, Kelley!  I walked into the getting ready room just moments before the ceremony and saw this.  I mean, who does that? Apparently, this is soooo Kelley - and she claims a STRESS RELIEF.  Hmmm.  I go for chocolate.  Guess that is why I’m taking the pictures and she is the SUPER MODEL.

5. Fireworks.  The fireworks were cool enough on their own.  But, these guys were also a part of the action. Check them out loading the “shells” (oh shoot… I probably don’t have the terminology right.  This was my first up close and personal experience with so many explosives.)  There were wires everywhere.  I was so sure that I was going to trip something!  Luckily, we all made it out without a bang!  (ok, you know I had to throw in at least one or two puns.)  The most amazing part of this was Kelley having to climb over a fence, down a wall, and stomp across a cow pasture to get to the fireworks.  You see her dress.  She had a hard enough time sitting… I’m impressed with everything else.

4. Glow in the Dark Tables. This was such a great way to add some light into the ballroom.  It really filled the room with her wedding colors.  

3.  Juggler.  They had a magician during the cocktail hour; juggler during the dinner… and, well, just wait.

2. Only a magician would find EVERYTHING but the garter under his bride’s dress.  Ha Ha!  Loved this.

1.  And the number one thing that you don’t see at your everyday wedding:

A WIZARD AS THE OFFICIANT.  That’s right folks.  Usually the only fire I see is from the unity candle.  But, according to this wizard… when there’s a spark between two people, it’s bound to ignite…

Now I just have to share some of the beautiful images of Kelley.  She truly was stunning, as you can see.

And finally, a shout out to the amazing vendors:

Location & Caterer:  Radisson Fort McDowell

DJ:  Steve Grosz

Cake:  Robert’s Catering

Florist:  Designs by Design

Dress & Bridesmaids Dresses:  Brides by Demetrios

Wedding Coordinator:  Charlee Geisler, Signature Events

Hairdressers:  Salon Mauz - Cameo Copus & Helen Baltajian

Make-Up:  Salon Starz - Michaela Ford

Jewelry:  Custom Jewelry by Lani

Please check back in 1-2 weeks for a link to all of the images.  Thanks!