There’s something wrong with this plot
The actors here have not got a clue
Baby I’m howlin’ for you

Mockingbird can’t you see
Little girl’s got a hold on me like glue
Baby I’m howlin’ for you

Throw the ball
To the stick
Swing and miss and a catcher’s mitt
Strike two
Baby I’m howlin’ for you.”

~  “Howlin’ for You” lyrics by The Black Keys

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Ceremony and Reception Venue:  Top of the Rock Restaurant at the Marriott Buttes Resort, Tempe, Arizona

Officiant:  Bride’s Sister, Gretchen Stetler

Day of Coordinator:  Sloan Hanson

Invitations:  made by bride

Groom’s Tux:  Jim’s Formalwear from Lillian Lottie

Groom’s Tie:  Paul Smith

Groom’s jewelry:  Ring, Jewelry by Johan; cuff links:  Estylo; bracelet:  C. Johannesen Studio

Hair Stylist:  Erin Michelle

Makeup Artist:  Makeup by Amanda

Bridesmaid’s Dres Designer:  Bill Levkoff from Suzanne’s Bridal

Bride’s Dress Designer:  Sotttero and Midgley from Suzanne’s Bridal

Bride’s Hair Clip:  Luxe Deluxe

Bride’s Jewelry:  earrings:  Jam Jewels; necklace:  made by bride; bracelet:  Max & Chloe; wedding ring:  Macy’s; engagement ring:  Addison Taylor

Bridesmaid’s Jewelry:  necklaces:  Tasteful Tatters; Maid of Honor necklace:  Rustic Gem

Florist:  First Rose

Seating Cards:  made by bride

Caterer:  The Buttes

Band:  Black Carl

DJ:  Got You Covered with DJ Oscar

Cake:  Honeymoon Sweets

Cake Topper:  Allegro Art Studio

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                         ~  Steven Preece

Photos by Mindi and Ashlyn

Reception:  Inspirador in Chandler, Arizona

Ceremony:  The Basilica in Phoenix

DJ:  Desert House Productions

Groom’s Cake:  Chamin Higgins, Friend of Couple

Getting Ready Location:  Hotel San Marcos, Chandler, Arizona

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barely even friends,

then somebody bends, unexpectedly.

Just a little change, small to say the least.

Both a little scared, neither one prepared,

Beauty and the Beast.

Ever just the same, ever a surprise,

ever as before, ever just as sure

as the sun will rise.

Tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme,

Beauty and the Beast.

Bitter sweet and strange, finding you can change,

learning you were wrong.

Certain as the sun, rising in the east,

tale as old as time,Song as old as rhyme…”

                             ~  lyrics from Beauty and the Beast

Venue:  Skyline Country Club

Church:  Oro Valley United Church of Christ

Coordinator:  A Day to Cherish, Cara

Bridal Attendant:  A Day to Cherish, Jessica

Set Up Manager:  A Day to Cherish, Whitney

Hair:  Robert Markley

Floral:  Elaine Taylor Fine Flowers

Choirs at Church:  Celebrations by Silvia

Videography:  Family Friend, Tony and Rick

Entertainment:  Club Effects Entertainment, Mark

Transportation:  Tucson Towncar.com

Officiant:  James Briney, Oro Valley United Church of Christ

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Smile because it happened.”

                ~  Anonymous

Venue:  Bellport Country Club

Ceremony:  Patchogue Congregational Church of Patchogue

Music:  Absolute Entertainment

Gown:  Oleg Cassini, Designer

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only the sweetest words remain.

Every kiss is a cursive line.

Every touch is a redefining phrase.

I surrender who I’ve been, for who you are.

Nothing makes me stronger than your fragile heart.

If I had only felt how it would feel to be yours

I would have known what I had been living for all along.”

                                                                                                                                    ~ Turning Page lyrics to “Sleeping at Last”

Reception:  The Wright House

Before Photos:  The Buttes a Marriott Resort, Tempe, AZ

Officiant:  Matt Nathanson

Bartending:  Hey, Bartender!

Wedding Coordinator:  Lori Painter

Invitation Company:  Definitely Debra, Tempe, AZ

Groom’s Tux:  Men’s Wearhouse

Groomsmen Tux:  Men’s Wearhouse

Groom’s Jewelry:  Kay Jewelers

Hair Stylist:  Sarah Hammond, Leidan Mitchell Salon

Make Up Artist:  Sarah Hammond, Leidan Mitchell Salon

Bridesmaid’s Dress Designer:  Me Too by Moonlight from Suzanne’s Bridal Boutique, Gilbert, AZ

Bride’s Dress Designer:  Moonlight from Suzanne’s Bridal Boutique, Gilbert, AZ

Bride’s Shoe Designer:  Tom’s, Nordstrom’s

Bride’s Floral Hair Decoration:  Virginia Geiger Jewels (Etsy.com)

Bride’s Jewelry:  earrings:  Saks Fifth Avenue; wedding ring:  Kay Jewelers

Florist:  centerpieces:  Flowers by Jodi; bouquets, boutenierres, aisle flowers:  AJ Fine Foods, Chandler, AZ

Seating Chart, Donation Cards, Card Numbers, “I Spy” Sheets, Blessing Tree Items:  Bride made herself

Caterer:  Bell’ Italia, Phoenix, AZ

DJ:  Travis Brinkerhoff

Cake Baker:  Cupcakes made by Our Lady of Cupcakes

Cake Topper:  A&D by Cross Wire Design (Etsy.com)

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“Imagine the woods,

without a tree,

Imagine the rivers,

without the sea,

Imagine yourself,

without me,

Imagine how lost I would be.”

                                         ~  Pete Shilling

Reception Site:  Arizona Biltmore Resort

Caterer:  Arizona Biltmore Resort

Cake Baker:  Classic Confections

Ceremony Site:  Brophy Chapel

Florist:  Thee Wedding Warehouse

DJ:  Mr. P-Body

Invitations, Programs, Menus, Seating Cards:  Michael’s DIY

Bride’s Dress:  Pronovias bought from Here Comes the Bride

Bridesmaid’s Dresses:  David’s Bridal

Hair Stylist:  Lisa Fresa from Sachi Salon

Veil:  David’s Bridal

Bride’s Shoe Designer:  Vera Wang from David’s Bridal

Bride’s Jewelery:  Moda Fina

Groom’s jewelery:  Moda Fina

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I don’t want to be right.”

                                        ~  Luther Ingram

Reception Site:  Temple Beth El of Great Neck

Caterer:  Cosmopolitan Caterers

Cake Baker:  Cosmopolitan Caterers

Ceremony Site:  Temple Beth El of Great Neck

Florist:  Masters and Co. in Great Neck

Band:  David Clark and the Renegades

Invitations, Programs, Menus, Seating Cards:  The paper Tree in Fort Lauderdale

Bride’s Dress:  Dinah by Vera Wang at the Bridal Salon in Manhasset

Bridesmaid’s Dress:  Priscilla of Boston, Manhasset, NY

Tuxedo:  RSVP in Commack

Hair Stylist:  Metromodes in Bellmore

Make Up Stylist:  Kristin Mavroson

Veil:  Little Something on Etsy

Bride’s Shoes:  Charm by Kate Spade

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the sole object of their love,

merges in me

like a river in the ocean.”

                                                                                                                                                   ~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Photos by Rich, Mindi and Ashlyn

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