I don't share too many engagement shoots on the blog anymore but when I come across a stunning one, you can be sure it will be shared with all my readers. Just like this one today from Studio Moirae which features the couple Jenna and Brian and you can completely see how in love they are - it just radiates all around and the bride-to-be? Oh My!!!! What style. I just love her fashion choices for this e-session and the photography is absolutely stunning. I'm loving each and every photo in this post, but the super dramatic ones with the GREAT lighting are just WOW!!!! As is the beautiful backdrop of nature behind them. The couple brought many personal items with them for this shoot, including several outfit changes, chairs {a Craigs list find}, clocks, blankets, marshmallows, hot chocolate, suitcases, and their dogs.

See what I mean about the dramatic lighting? {below}

This has to be the sweetest thing I've ever seen in an engagement session - the couple each writes in a journal and it starts with . . . "It all began with..." and then the meet up in the session to read them to each other. LOVE THIS IDEA!!!!!

I LOVE Jenna's red coat.

Such a great way to display your wedding date.

Now, it's time for some camping with hot chocolate and smores.

Congratulations to Jenna and Brian on your upcoming wedding and thank you to Jasen and Christy of Studio Moirae Photography for sharing this sweet enagement session with us today.

Happy Thursday - today I have another wedding vendor challenge to share with you from Kristi of Dreamcicle Studios in Arizona. And, as a bonus, there's even a bride in this photo shoot. I am in love with her gown and veil. I will let now let Kristi explain the behind the scenes details . . .

It was an incredible early morning sunrise shoot at the plush Phoenix Country Club featuring the stunning and amazingly beautiful Zsa Zsa Gardea. We all arrived at 5am to get started to capture and create these magnificent photographs! I can't express our gratitude as we're so thankful for our vendor partners who gave their time and resources as we all came together to create these shots! Without their expertise, I can't image all of this coming together like it did. Special thanks to all of you, especially my new dear friend, Tuesday Morris, marketing manager for Suzanne's Bridal Boutique. Tuesday's dedication is beyond measure. Who else would have fought morning traffic when she made a special trip back to the boutique in Gilbert so she could provide our bride with just the perfect dress? And, wow.. that made all the difference in the world! As soon as the dress went on, her attitude changed and she knew she was exquisite and she walked with amazing confidence as she became the princess that all of us girls have dreamt of becoming!

Those black table linens and chair cover are just gorgeous!!!!

You can see how magical the sunrise was through the floor to ceiling windows in the ballroom at the Phoenix Country Club! This is an incredible venue any bride would love to have. Our bride was stunningly beautiful. The room sparkled off of the linen's on the table as well as from the beads on the bride's dress. The flowers were bright and beautiful. The champagne was inviting and the sun's glow brought warmth and hope for a gorgeous new day!

And, I just have to finish off this post with these amazingly fun shots of the bride, her gown and her AMAZING shoes!!!!! I never would have guessed they were under her gown. I love it when a bride has a fun pop of color in her attire.

Vendor Credits:
Photography: Dreamcicle Studios
Venue: Robert of Phoenix Country Club
Bridal Gown: Tuesday of Suzanne's Bridal Boutique
Linens: Laurie of Southwick Linens
Florals: Jeremiah of Designs By Jeremiah
Desserts: Sue of Creative Cakes by Sue

On your wedding day, you won't be everywhere to see everything. But we will.
Discover the unexpected with a wedding by Dreamcicle Studios Photography.