Us




 So for my first blog entry I think it is only appropriate to share with you my wedding story. My husband John and I were married on April 17, 2009. As funny as this sounds we actually met in THE wedding chapel at Mandalay Bay...no I did not steal a groom or best man. He worked for the company that built the chapel. John proposed to me on December 21, 2007 and I couldn't have asked for a better proposal. He involved my then 5 year old daughter Jade by having her give me a Teddy Bear with the engagement ring tucked away in a pocket in the bear. It is a day that I will never forget and that has truly changed my life for the better.

    Our wedding ceremony took place at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Summerlin.

The reception was held at Sienna Golf Club. The atmosphere of the Bistro is amazing and requires little decor. It was the absolute perfect location for my dream wedding. Millie Adams the Catering Director was amazing to work with.




Our Reception





Head Table

 



All of the flowers were designed by Merly Haydock

The girls enjoying their candy pavees that my sister and I made



Sebastian playing the piano on the patio

Cutting our gorgeous cake that was designed by Dane Bethea at Simple Elegance Cake Design

One of my favorite photos

This may have been attributed to the 4 hour open bar

Fun times!

Grandpa enjoying the company

All in all it was a great evening filled with great food, company and music! My advice to those of you planning your wedding is to enjoy every minute of the event that takes so much time and hard work to plan. Don't dwell on the small stuff, in the end it is about you and your significant other celebrating your unity. Trust in others to help you plan so that you can relax and enjoy your day! I have so many wonderful photos to share, I just can't fit them in to one entry!

 9 months after the wedding we welcomed the newest addition to our family, Johnny!



Johnny posing with the Teddy Bear that Daddy used in his proposal.

 Credits
All photos by: James Pettus
Floral: Merly Haydock
Catering: Millie Adams of Sienna Golf Club
Ceremony: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
Reception: Sienna Golf Club
Videography: Craig Finetti
Hair and Makeup: Kristin Kowal
Cake: Simple Elegance Cake Design
Piano: Sebastian Pinyero
DJ: Adam of Knight Sounds DJ
Planning: Me, of course!