Last Saturday, we headed out to Encanterra Country Club in Queen Creek to shoot the wedding of Catherine & Daniel.  As is the usual for this time of year, it was over a hundred degrees outside so we were all prepared to get a little hot.  The ceremony was held on the golf course and the reception took place on the patio just behind the clubhouse.  This location was especially fun for Catherine because she works in the Bistro there!  It was a very cute venue, and despite being briefly interrupted by a windy dust storm, the whole day went great.  Here are some of our favorites from their special day:

Catherine had a stylist come to her Mom’s house and do her hair and makeup (along with some of the other members of the bridal party.)  It’s always nice to have someone come in and pamper the bride on her special day!  Here’s the lovely bride getting a few final touches done . . .

Love this next shot!  Doesn’t she look beautiful?

And of course, over at the house, Daniel was hanging out with his guys and enjoying a tasty pre-wedding beverage :-)

The guys always have it SO EASY!  All the guys were ready early so Ryan took them outside to capture a few fun portraits.

Catherine & Daniel decided to see each other before the ceremony.  We recommend this option to all our clients so they can get as many of their photos done before the ceremony as possible.  That way when the ceremony is over they can get to their party MUCH quicker!  And of course, we create a special PRIVATE meeting for each couple to make sure they have a super special and memorable “first look”.  We let the couple have a few minutes to themselves and shoot from far off.  The photos from the first look are always so fun – they really capture the emotion and excitement of the day.
Here’s a shot of Daniel patiently waiting in the hot sun for his bride to arrive . . .

LOVE this next one!  So happy!

Catherine had her heart set on their first look being out on the golf course, but it was SO bright that we all decided to find some shade for a few more portraits.

So cute :-)  I’m pretty sure he was doing an Elvis impersonation to get that smile!

Another beautiful bride!

Here’s Catherine and her girls:

And of course Daniel and his guys . . .

Here’s a shot of the proud papa walking his daughter down the isle for the ceremony.

Catherine started to get a bit emotional as they exchanged vows :-)

Married!

And then it was party time!  Here’s a shot of the reception just after the crazy wind storm.  The dust in the air made for a very cool night scene.

The couple was all smiles as they listened to the Best Man and Matron of Honor give their toasts.

We snapped this one of the very touching father daughter dance . . .

And the rest of the evening was pretty much all about this . . .

Thank you to Catherine & Daniel for letting us be a part of your special day!

*** CLICK HERE to view a slide show of more images from their wedding!