Kimberly Jarman Photography

When Matthew and Michelle asked me to photograph their wedding I jumped for joy! Who wouldn’t want to photograph a wedding in Flagstaff, Arizona at the Snowbowl during the fall? Can you say spectacular and gorgeous??

Michelle is a photographer in Flagstaff, so it was amazing to work with her, because she gave me SOOO much time for portraits and would do anything I asked, including hike around the forest in a wedding dress and sandals, while we were all wearing our winder coats and freezing! Truly an amazing trouper!

Matt and Michelle met not too long ago. They were neighbors and instantly hit it off, 3 months later they married at the Justice of the Peace. About a year  later they decided they wanted to really celebrate their wedding and have a real wedding in a church, with dancing and a party afterwards. Well, they pulled off one amazing wedding with a great group of vendors and a phenomenal band (one of our favorites), The Hamptons.

This is part 1 of our pictures because there were just too many amazing pictures to put them up in one post, so on Wednesday come back to see all the others.

Huge thank you to Allison and Elise for their help shooting this wedding with me. Images from all of us are mixed in below.

The day before the wedding we went scouting. I’m from Pinetop, AZ not Flagstaff, but they are both similar, so my family never really went to Flagstaff, which is sad because I was missing THIS all my life….. the snow bowl and it’s view. It’s phenomenal and I want to go back and shoot weddings here all the time as well as vacation. I was so blown away once we rounded the curve and saw this location. It took my breath away!

We started the day at a house that Michelle and Matt rented for their family and friends. It was HUGE, I think it had 4 floors. We had a great time finding lot’s of hidden places to take details and pictures of the family.

Michelle’s dress was a little form fitting and hard to put on, so she laid across the bed and the girls fought with the dress to get it on.  I love these shots!

I just LOVE first looks!

We then grabbed some portraits around the house.

This is one of my favorites!

We then headed to the gorgeous church to get ready for the ceremony.

Isn’t this church gorgeous?

I love this picture of Michelle’s Dad.

Next up is the portraits and Reception. Be sure to tune in on Wednesday!!

 

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This wedding was absolutely beautiful and SO heartfelt! None of it would have been possible without these amazing vendors:

Event Coordinator/Florist: Glamorous Occassion

Venue: Arizona Snowbowl

Makeup/Hair Artist: Christine de Angelis

Band: The Hamptons

Videographer: Vongspoth Studios

I got a call last week from Lisa’s mom telling me how much she loves loves loves the pictures. It was one of those calls that makes you so happy that you do what you do and that people appreciate the work that you do. Sometimes those simple reminders and thoughtfulness go a long way, so Anita, thank you!

 Lisa and Scott’s wedding was stunning. Charlee at Signature Events turned the Gold Room at the Arizona Biltmore into an amazing party, with 2 amazing lounges to just hang in and decorations that blew everyone away. The Flower Studio, as always, created a stunning masterpiece.

Lisa and Scott had a true destination wedding with guests coming in from all over the country. Their wedding party included their closest friends and family (which totaled 23 people!!!) You could tell they were very loved and that this wedding meant a lot to everyone that attended.

As always I need to thank Diana and Lizzie for their amazing 2nd shooting skills with the wedding. It was such a beautiful day and I love how the images turned out!

 

Lisa flew out her friends from New York to do hair and makeup and it was amazing. Look at the pampering!

Anita was very emotional seeing her only daughter get married. I loved seeing their relationship as mother and daughter.

The Zippers band from California flew in for the event and seriously helped create one amazing party!!

 

 Thank you Scott and Lisa for allowing me to be a part of your wedding! It truly was amazing!!

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Vendors that made the wedding amazing!!!

Wedding Planner: Signature Events, Charlee Geisler

Lounge Furniture, Crystal Bar, and Draping: Signature Events

Linens and Chairs: Classic Party Rental

DJ: FX Entertainment

Ice Carving: Armitage Ice

Venue: Arizona Biltmore

Officiant: Rabbi Weiner

Florist: The Flower Studio

Band: The Zippers