I just love Tasha and her mom, Denica.  Seriously, love them!  This is a nice flashback provided by Princess Bride Videography of their wedding a couple Septembers ago.  Oh memories…  And now Tasha has a daughter that is couple weeks younger than mine.  I wish we lived closer, we would totally do play-dates!  Love you guys!  Hugs to your little girl!!

Tasha & Brian: Flashback from Sassi! from Carl Anderson on Vimeo.

Jackie and David were married in 2007 and thankfully we have still managed to keep in touch.  Jackie is such a cool gal.  Her wedding was super fun, she is a rock star nurse, and her friends just adore her.  I adore her!  This weekend Jackie sent me an email that she sent one of her friends who was looking for a coordinator.  I helped her friend Grace a couple Januarys ago and Grace and I still keep in touch too.  Love this group of girls!  Anyway, I was just thankful that I have had the opportunity to work with people like this.  We all know girlfriends don’t lie.  So for her to send this to her friend was just awesome.  I was even more grateful that they recognized my hard work and were able to experience their wedding like no one else.  That is my goal!  So here are her words.  Thank you Jackie!!

Best of luck! You will hopefully be in luck that she won’t be booked for your day, especially since it is a Sunday You can give her a call to ask questions before you make the decision. Tell her I recommended her to you

A lot of couples opt away from traditional gifts at their reception, and donate to a charity instead.  A lot of couples really like wine.  How can you combine both of these ideas into one amazing wedding gift?  Purchase a bottle, or wine membership from One Hope, and give the gift to both the couple and to a great charity! 

The goal of One Hope is to do their part in saving the planet, and they do this buy donating 50% of their profits to a charity, depending on which wine you purchase.  Their company is contributing in such a creative way, and Imoni Events loves their idea and efforts.  Here is how your gift donates:

One Hope Carneros Reserve Pinot Noir- 50% goes to charities supporting the fight against cancer

One Hope California Cabernet Sauvignon- 50% goes to charities supporting the fight against autism

One Hope California Chardonnay- 50% goes to charities supporting the fight against breast cancer

One Hope California Merlot- 50% goes to charities supporting the fight against AIDS

One Hope California Sauvignon Blanc- 50% goes to charities supporting the planet

One Hope California White Zinfandel- 50% goes to charities supporting our troops

If you purchase a wine club membership, the gift you’re giving is a bottle of wine every other month, from the list above, and donating to the corresponding charity each time. 

By purchasing this wine, you can contribute to the wedding couple’s favorite charity, or your own, and give a gift that is giving in more than one way.  What a great concept! Imagine if all companies did this!  Hats off to you, One Hope!

Here is a super cool wedding trailer designed by the awesome ladies at My Wedding Film.  The full length film and pics will soon be making the blog.  It was a beautiful wedding and Nina and Lance are two of the most sincere people I know.  So they will be featured for sure!  Thanks My Wedding Film for doing such an amazing job!

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Oh how we love Customized Wedding Creations at Imoni!  Their name is pretty self-explanatory, but their abilities are endless!  Click on their homepage and you will see that they will create customized wedding products in all kinds of categories, covering some fun aspects of your wedding needs.  Let’s take a look at their inventory of customization:

Aisle Runners

Creating runners with customized printing and colors, these are very special and a very classy, personal touch to your day.

Parasols

How cute would it be to have your guests receive a personalized parasol (especially if your wedding is sunny and outdoors) as their gift at the ceremony?  Or how much cuter would it be to have your bridesmaids or flower girl carry one down the aisle?   This company makes the  prettiest!

Banners

Customized banners are a nice decoration to have at your reception or ceremony, and you can get them done beautifully here!

Table Runners

A uniqe and personal way to decorate your reception tables, or even just your gift table, is with a customized table runner.  You can choose your color, font, and wording at Customized Wedding Creations.

This company also does optional enhancements on any of the above items.  Want a blinged out parasol?  No problem.  Thinking of ribbon borders on your table runners?  They can do it.  Love the look of glitter paint touches?  Yep, they do that too. This company is an Imoni favorite because it allows the couple to choose their own decor and make it personal to you and your event.  Loving it Customized Wedding Creations! 

Keith is just AMAZING!  What can I say?  I just sigh every time I see one of his images.  So if you need pictures taken, this is the way to do it.  There is no session fee.  You just pay for the pictures you want.  Like I said, it is a great deal!  Call him, like NOW!

Once again, we’re blasting the best vendors out there and when it comes to videography, we cannot say enough good things about the amazing team at Serendipity Videography!  Owned by the coolest husband and wife team out there, Taryn and Jeff Bills, Serendipity is absolutely top-notch talent for filming your most special day.

They have been voted “Best Videographer” by Arizona Bride Magazine for 2008 & 2009, and “Best Videographer” for 2009 by The Wedding Chronicle Readers Poll.  They are also Emmy Award winners!  They have almost 20 years of experience and they only hire the very best, the most experienced, and the most professional videographers to join their team.   They do not intrude upon your event as many people carrying around huge cameras and cords and microphone booms tend to do, they blend in seamlessly with your day and you will honestly forget that they are there, until you receive your amazing video.

They are true professionals and truly the best in their field, as they have been acknowledged and redeemed time and times again.  They also have amazing relationships with all the other vendors you’ll be working with, which says a lot, because on a day when you want everyone working together for you, it’s nice to know you’ve hired people that are respected in the community in which they work, and that can work with everyone else on your team with ease.  Creating some of the most wonderful wedding footage you can imagine, and capturing your moments perfectly, we tip our hats to Serendipity Videography.

Serendipity Videography

602.380.3869

info@serendipityvideography.com

All Photography by Jennifer Bowen Photography

As an event coordinator, at Imoni we meet vendors of all kinds, all the time, and Arizona has so many fantastic ones.  There are so many talented and wonderful photographers in the wedding business, and one of our most favorites is Jennifer Bowen Photography.  Jennifer Bowen is an amazing lifestyle photographer who captures special moments as few can.  We have been lucky enough to work many events with her, and every time it is a treat and results in wonderful pictures for our clients.

She not only does weddings, but also takes gorgeous portraits, baby sessions, and just about any other kind of picture you could ask of her.  Not only is she phenomenally talented, though, she is also kind, funny, and a great business woman.  You are in capable and artistic hands with Jennifer, and you can bet that your wedding day will be recreated in your pictures with all the love and beauty the day held.

Jennifer Bowen is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and has been Nominated Best Photographer 2009 & 2010 by Arizona Bride Magazine.  We at Imoni praise her beautiful work and are very honored and grateful for all we get to do with her!

Jennifer Bowen Photograhpy
Studio: 602.402.5600