She walked out the door to meet her groom, and tears sprung to her eyes. He gently lowered her face to give her forehead a sweet kiss. Their first look was arguably the most intimate moment of their already intimate wedding celebration. Surrounded just by immediate family and their closest friends, the two tied the knot at the private Camelback Villa at the infamous Paradise Valley Omni Montelucia. Following the intimate lawn ceremony was a pool party right outside their villa to celebrate alongside their favorite people.

The floral arch centerpieces perfectly framed their ceremony dip kiss and backed to the stunning Camelback Mountain views. Tears fell during the ceremony, and not only from the couple. Just before that first kiss as husband and wife, those in attendance were provided a shot to celebrate the two who tied the knot. The recessional was short and quick, the dip kiss blowing the veil right out of Katie’s hair. Immediately following the ceremony was a sweet celebration by the couple privately, with a bottle of champagne, and walk to the bar area for husband and wife portraits.

Towards the end of their husband and wife set, a glass of champagne was poured at the bar just before making their way to the pool to meet their friends for a relaxing afternoon “reception”. Katie and Marc are the couple that if you don’t already know, you want to know. With an infectious energy and joy, they welcome those near and far with open arms. Thoughtful is an understatement when describing them as a couple!

Together with the most incredibly talented vendors, their day was perfection, and I feel honored to have celebrated their love alongside them. Katie and Marc, it is an honor to know you and I feel so treasured to consider you both friends. Thank you for the trust and I hope you adore your images for years to come!

Meet the Team

Venue | Omni Montelucia

Planner/Design | Justine Fritz Weddings

Photography | Alexandra Joy Photography

Florals | Form Floral

Signage | Zazzle

Linens | Omni Montelucia

Ceremony Music | Esko Violin

Hair/Makeup | Seventh Ave Beauty

Officiant | Dave, Stepfather of the Groom

Couple | Katie and Marc

Gear List

Canon R6, Canon 50 mm f/1.2, Canon 85 mm f/1.4, Tamron 24-70 f/2.8, Kamrette Lyra bag, Rose Anvil Harness, Pentax 645Nii, Pentax 75 mm, Kodak Portra 800 ISO 120 film, Fujifilm 400 ISO 120 film