{J.Starr Feature} "Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Glass"

 Eric and Vanessa's opulent Wedding Day took place on Saturday October 4th, 2014.   Vanessa was absolutely luminous in her custom tailored Brides by Demetrios gown.

 

Her shoes were full of sparkles, much like Vanessa's personality... and her choice of scent to wear on her wedding day was Dior J'adore Eau de Parfum.

 

Eric looked oh so handsomely dapper in his custom fitted tux by Celebrity Tux and Tails. 

The bride (and her dancer legs, umm wow) had carefully planned out every part of her day.  Upon entering the Bridal suite at the Sheraton Downtown Phoenix, I saw that Vanessa had thought of every little "comfort" item to make sure that all of her bridesmaids and family members felt welcome. She had created a sparkly welcome sign with all the girls names, had music playing, the room was filled with scented candles, trays of delicious food and of course mimosas for all.

 

Eric was cool, calm, and collected. He was excited to spend time with family, friends, and didn't even mind having to dress in his tux rather early in the day,  to ensure the photography timeline wasn't rushed. (thank you again for trusting your Planner on this suggestion ;) 

 

Vanessa was all a glow...and ready to marry her love.
 

The Bridesmaid's were all strikingly stunning.  It amazed me how they barely needed any instructions on posing from the photographer....they just did it, effortlessly. 

 And the Groomsmen....definitely kept the day fun and lively.

 

Oh my, no words.   Vanessa had asked her best friends daughters to be her flower girls.   They each held a letter as they walked down the aisle, stealing everyone's hearts. 

Vanessa took her walk down the aisle at the glorious St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.

Eric's smile lighted up the room when he first set eyes on his Bride. 

And together hand and hand they walked back down the aisle for the first time as Husband & Wife.

 The reception took place among three different areas at the ultra modern yet classic Arizona Science Center.

 

Cocktail Hour took place in the "My Digital World Gallery". 

 

 

 A very high tech fun filled area...complete with innovations and digitized walls and screens that augment reality.

 

Dinner took place up on the Solar Terrace.

Guests were seated in a cross shaped feasting table.  The table was covered in candlelight and low floral centerpieces atop a sparkling metallic table runner. 

 The cake was classically glamorous, complete with hand sculpted flowers. 

 

One of the most breathtaking design elements of their day was the candle staircase.  As guests entered the private entrance for the Wedding they were greeted by a stair cased filled with gold dipped candleholders and a glow of enchanting lit candles. This was completely Vanessa's vision....and wow it was incredible. 

Vanessa is a former Phoenix Suns Dancer, a former Phoenix Mercury Hip Hop Squad, and a former dancer for the  Los Angeles Clippers Spirit Dance Team. And now,  Vanessa owns and operates a dance program for kids of all ages in Phoenix called Lime Lite Dance.  So, it only made sense that their Glass Wedding Reception was full of amazing dancers!

  Vanessa and Eric surprised their guests with a special dance performance by one of their friends, Natacha Bachour.  Natacha just wrapped up the show "VEGAS" at Planet Hollywood and is now rehearsing for a brand new show taking place at The Wynn.

 

 Eric and Vanessa were mesmerized by each other as they danced to their first song "By Your Side" by Sade.

 

At the end of the night, guests lined the exit and tossed sparkling gold sequins at the dashing couple.  Just before loading into the Mercedes getaway car, Vanessa hugged me with tears in her eyes and said "Jennifer, it's all over"... and my response to the beautiful bride was ..."It's only just begun!"

 

Vanessa and Eric later honeymooned at the lovely The Regents Palms Resort in Turks and Caicos. 

 

 

VENDOR TEAM:

WEDDING PLANNER: J.Starr Stylized Weddings
VENUES: Sheraton Downtown Phoenix, St. Xavier Catholic Church, Arizona Science Center
PHOTOGRAPHY: Brie Bandura
DJ SERVICES: BJ the DJ
FLORIST: Lori Elliot
CATERING: Santa Barbara Catering
RENTALS: Event Rents
CAKE: Custom Cakes
VIDEOGRAPHER: Apollo Poetry
TRANSPORTATION: Christopher
RINGS: Shane Co
MEN'S TUXS: Celebrity Tux and Tails
BRIDE'S  GOWN: Brides By Demetrios
BRIDE'S SHOES: Nordstrom Rack
BRIDE'S JEWELRY: Dillards
HAIR: Lauren Simpson & Kaylon Brunot
MAKE UP: Katie Theulen, Janice Bulger, Kayla Oberg

"The Wednesday Weekly" 11.12.14

(Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art}



~THE WEDNESDAY WEEKLY~ 

Monday November 3rd, 2014 ~ Sunday November 9th 2014

 



Highlights of last week included:
~Great Meetings with some fab people! Loved catching up with Bridget from Still Life Studios, I'm excited to collaborate on an upcoming creative project together.  I  met up with some new potential J.Starr Clients...so chill and fun!
~Loved connecting with Andrea Leslie of Andrea Leslie Weddings & Events, at 5th & Wine, this past week.  Andrea is a fellow Wedding Planner here in the valley, it was so nice getting to know her better and hearing her story.
~Met up with some of my dearest college friends to celebrate Julie's recent elopement and Naseem's new home.

 

Fab finds:
~Nekter.  Tried my first glorious juice connection.  The drink was okay, but the style in which the store is designed is what's really fantastic...brilliant branding/marketing. 
 

Yes this actually happened:
 ~Unexpected Sunday Funday day date with my guy.  After a family photo shoot we did for some friends, we found ourselves patio dining, sipping bloody maries, enjoying live music  and later strolling through the "SMoCA"  Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.  It felt dreamlike.  Oh how much more we appreciate moments like this, now that we're parents.
 

Something Inspiring:

Family, Friendships, Business Partners....Good Stuff.

 

 

Baby Moments I Want to Remember:
~Hannah does this cute thing were she randomly comes up to us and tries to "push us" over and on to our backs.  This week I tried "pushing her" back...and she thinks it's just the most hilarious thing ever.
~Emma, our odd little duck. She has begun collecting random things she finds around the house and "hides" them in a particular cupboard....Snoopy, her pants, mom's cell phone, a bag of cheese? Random.

 ~A FEW PHOTOS~
 

Highlights From Last Week....

Bridget Levi, Office Manager/Photographer/Designer of Still Life Studios

My running stroller needs a new tire, so I've been using this BEAST of a stroller again...along with my two little baby beasts.

 

 

Channeled my inner Olivia Pope sipping on red wine at "5th and Wine"...seriously how beautiful is Arizona in the Fall?  

 

On this night, I remember forgetting what year it was as I sat among some of my near and dear college girlfriends discussing every possible inappropriate topic imaginable. Ahh good times.  Thank you Naseem for the delicious dinner!  And thank you Julie for your randomness, always.

Little Emmie Lou Who, all dressed up and waiting for her Daddy to get home and play.

Nekter Juice Bar

Sunday Funday, with my LOVE

SMoCA

New Kicks! "Just Do It"

 

"The Wednesday Weekly" 11.5.14

(Oh the difference one year can make...Hannah & Emma Celebrating their 2nd Halloween}



~THE WEDNESDAY WEEKLY~ 

Monday October 27th, 2014 ~ Sunday November 2nd, 2014

 



Highlights of last week included:
~Tons and tons of Halloween Fun with our little ones.  I remember not that long ago seeing photos of friends' children all dressed up for Halloween and I craved to be a mommy so bad.  I say it over and over again, but I STILL can't believe I have two of my very own little trick or treaters now.  Having children is by far the coolest thing ever, having children + the holidays = the BEST.
~Business advancement with J.Starr.  Step by step, things keep moving forward. This year has taught me SO many booty kicking lessons about entrepreneurship.  I'm looking forward to some upcoming projects....including a NEW WEBSITE, coming soon!
~FUN Design Consultation a J.Starr Bride to Be, can't wait to see this wedding concept unfold.
~Attended a great fundraiser for a very special little boy
 

Fab finds:
(I asked my sweet intern Megan to select this week's "fab finds")
~Confetti Push Pops from Anthropologie , how darling are these for the holidays?
~Brickyard Buffalo, this website has ton of fun, quirky finds, and very cost friendly prices.
 

Yes this actually happened:
~After an action packed three day stint...Justin was shooting a wedding and the babies took a very long afternoon nap...I found myself on the couch binge watching Scandal season four and eating way too many cake pops.
 

Something Inspiring:

 

 

Baby Moments I Want to Remember:
~The way Emma magically started saying "Tick Teet" while passing out candy Halloween Night, the cutest!
~The way Hannah gives "tackle" hugs, best feeling ever.

 ~A FEW PHOTOS~
 

Highlights From Last Week....

Picking Pumpkins

All they wanna do these days is RUN

The days of posed photos are over...

Ewe, Daddy!

 

Just moments after Emma sprayed milked....everywhere

They really enjoyed carving pumpkins!

Justin had to close the clinic on Halloween, so the four of us celebrated together Thursday night...

Which simply resulted in eating Rubios in the car, and then letting these two run around some baseball fields for awhile.

Up and down and up and down...

My Girls...

So Fun...

Halloween Night me and the girls spent the evening down in Casa Grande with my parents.  Grandpa got to take his little Tinkerbells trick or treating.

 

The first house we took them to had creepy music, fog machines going, and tons of real life witches everywhere....well that kind of "spooked" them for the rest of the journey.

 

But, after "warming up a bit" they thoroughly enjoyed passing out candy (especially Emma)

 It was so fun for them to get to spend this time with their Grams and Gramps

 

Then Saturday evening, my dear friend Melissa hosted her 3rd Annual Costume Party Fundraiser for her little boy Gregory who has Galactosemia.

 

The theme was "Western" and this is my little Hannah, SOAKED because she was obsessed with the big fountain that was center stage in the big beautiful backyard.

 Hannah and Emma had a BLAST playing with Liam...Justin and I spent the evening chasing these two around everywhere....my apologies to my friends who were there that we weren't able to have any decent conversations with ;)