Paradise Valley Country Club : Sarah + Luis

emember this beautiful couple from their engagement session. And their adorable fluffy dog Rico? Well, they just tied the knot at the Paradise Valley Country Club in Scottsdale and I couldn't be more thrilled for them. Sarah and Luis are two wonderful people. We have gotten to know Sarah and Luis since we met to talk about wedding photography and I can honestly say, we feel so grateful to have met such wonderful new friends.  
 
The love that Sarah and Luis share is extremely contagious. I absolutely loved watching them as they had their first look with each other. Sarah stepped out of the car already in tears as she knew she would soon see Luis. I couldn't help but want to hug her because I had immediate empathy for her outward love towards Luis. It was one of the sweetest moments we have witnessed all year.  
 
Not only was the first look sweet, but the ceremony was a definite tear jerker. It was scheduled to rain all day on Saturday and right as the ceremony began to approach, it was looking its worst. Sarah and Luis decided that they would defeat the clouds and get married without a tent in front of Camelback mountain. As Sarah and Luis stood at the alter, a patch of blue sky separated the dark clouds from the light and it was stunning. God had his hand over the ceremony and it was a beautiful moment. The words Sarah and Luis exchanged at the alter brought me to tears and the love between these two was present everywhere. I couldn't be more thrilled for them.  
 
Sarah and Luis, you both are absolutely beautiful from the inside out and we feel so honored to have witnessed such a genuine ceremony. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of it. To see a slideshow of the rest of the day, click HERE 
 
A special thanks to Paradise Valley Country Club for being so accomodating.  
To Wendell Florist for the beautiful floral designs.  
To Zomei Video Productions for always being so plesant to work with!  
And last but not least to Some Like it Classic. Amina is one special gal and she handled the rain situation like a gem. :)

One of the sweetest moments I have witnessed at a first look.

The view from the country club is GORGEOUS.

The sun peeked out for a few moments while taking Sarah's portraits. Sarah you are beautiful.

Dad hadn't seen Sarah yet and as we were taking photos, they took a moment to see each other for the first time. Such a beautiful moment. One of my favorite images from the day.

Good looking bridal parties....

Go away dark clouds! :)