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Four Seasons Garden Party

A big thank you to associate photographer, Jill Thompson, for photographing this great event at the Four Seasons Scottsdale last week… a mother/daughter garden party.  What a wonderful way to celebrate Mother’s Day!

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Category: Parties & Events        

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Kate’s 4th Birthday!

Her birthday was a couple weeks ago, but I wanted to post some of the images from her fun day.  Kate’s birthdays have been an excuse for us to have friends over to celebrate the end of summer and enjoy a fun day together as friends & family.  However, as she is getting older and choosing her friends from school and church, I’m starting to see how this may get a little out of hand if we continue this trend.  (No honey… it is not out of hand YET!)  This year we invited the families from her church class and a few friends from her preschool class… kept our extended family to a minimum and still had over 80 people come celebrate with us!

As always, a big thanks to my parents for letting us take over their yard and house… my sister for most of the yummy cookies, cupcakes, and treats, and Kim at The Event Essentials for the beautiful signs and invitations.

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Thank you HEPA for being the best milkshake maker around!!!

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Getting ready for the dive in movie…. “TANGLED”.

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Category: Parties & Events, Personal Chaos        

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Jen — It was SUCH a FUN party!! Thanks for having us...can't believe you had 80 PEOPLE!!!!!!!! Crazy!   ( October 7, 2011 @ 6:13 pm )

Devrea — It looks like so much fun! So glad to see I am not the only one that goes all out for our girls birthdays!!! I may have to copy some of your ideas for next year...you did a fabulous job!!!   ( October 7, 2011 @ 7:54 pm )

Kristina — I was just looking for something on your website and Trafton said "that is the coolest pool I've ever seen in someone's backyard." :)   ( October 24, 2011 @ 7:13 pm )

Miller Rehearsal Dinner at Sassi

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Sassi Rehearsal Dinner

Category: Parties & Events        

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Benjamin’s Bar Mitzvah - Scottsdale

It is always such an honor to work with kind and gracious families, but this one really stands out.  I was so impressed with this 13 year old… his perfect manners and respect, knowledge, and his love for others, life, education, and his religion.  He did a flawless job during the service and the party afterward at The Commemorative Air Force Museum in Mesa was so unique and memorable for all those who attended.

Here’s a sneak peak of Benjamin on his big day…

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Commemorative Air Force Museum Centerpieces

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Category: Parties & Events        

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Christine — Now that's a COOL photo shoot! Awesome venue, love the family shot too! They will treasure these.   ( February 8, 2011 @ 3:39 pm )

Andrea — So different. I love it.   ( February 8, 2011 @ 4:24 pm )

Elisabeth — Wow! Marnee these are fabulous! We are so delighted with this taste of good things to come!! Have a great weekend. Thanks!   ( February 8, 2011 @ 7:54 pm )

Sherry — Fabulous!   ( February 8, 2011 @ 8:05 pm )

Shari — Thank you so much for sharing these. They remind me of the incredible day and the incredible Bar Mitzvah boy/man. Mazel Tov!   ( February 8, 2011 @ 8:23 pm )

Mynah — Wow. Great shots! And what a cool place to have the reception! Loving this. xxp   ( February 8, 2011 @ 9:42 pm )

Daphne — Outstanding pix of a beautiful family, a terrific young man and a wonderful occasion.   ( February 9, 2011 @ 7:23 pm )

Mona — Amazing....Beautiful .......made me cry of course!!!!!! My favorite of course is Lee, Benjamin, Lee!!!!!!!!!   ( February 10, 2011 @ 7:05 pm )

Non — Almost like George Clooney   ( February 24, 2011 @ 8:16 pm )

Rita & John Buchhorn (Edna's Ausie family) — ongrations Benjamin. Your parents must be so proud of you. Thank you for sharing this occasion with us.   ( March 9, 2011 @ 8:54 pm )

Rita & John Buchhorn (Edna's Aussie family) — ongrations Benjamin. Your parents must be so proud of you. Thank you for sharing with us this special occasion.   ( March 9, 2011 @ 8:57 pm )

Noah’s - Chandler AZ

I’m excited to share with you a fabulous new venue in Chandler, AZ! I worked with an amazing team to create some new marketing images and am thrilled with what we got. First, a huge thank you to these gorgeous models that volunteered their time! You guys look AMAZING!!!!

Venue: Noah’s - Chandler, AZ

Photography - Marriott Photography (and a big thank you to Jill and Sierra for their help!!!!)

Table Design: A Day to Cherish (fabulous team of wedding planners)

Red/Black Ballroom Set-Up:  Fresh from the Kitchen

Flowers:  Design by Design

Makeup:  Gina Schroeder Creations

Hair:  Bethany and Elushia at Youngblood Haircutters 623.486.0990

Dresses:  Brides by Demetrios, Phoenix

Jewelry:  Custon Jewelry by Lani

Please feel free to leave a comment and a shout out to these wonderful vendors!  I think they are a fabulous team and had a blast working with them all.  I would highly recommend each one of them.

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Category: Parties & Events, Random Thoughts, Weddings        

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Lani — Absolutly Wonderful! Marnee these are all so amazing, I am so proud to be a part of them! Thank you and Thank you to All of the Beautiful ladies who couldn't have been any easier to work with! Yeah!   ( August 31, 2010 @ 3:03 pm )