Salt Lake Temple, UT | Jamie & Salvatore Wedding

Jamie called me about a week before her wedding to see if I could be her wedding photographer. I was available and was so excited to be there! I met her and her husband, Salvatore right at the top of the stairs at the Salt Lake Temple. They were all smiles and so happy to be married! It was a below freezing day, but the sun was shining! Jamie and Salvatore hugged and greeted their friends and family members. Then we quickly took group pictures so we could get everyone out of the cold. 

After the stair pictures, we walked around the grounds taking more pictures. They were such troopers to stay outside that long. I told Jamie to wear leg warmers under her dress and that helped, but her feet were freezing. I'm glad she had long sleeves on her dress though! I loved her dress. It was handmade. She also wore it to be sealed in and it will forever be her temple dress. They're such a cute couple. It was fun to hear their story and get to know them a little better. 

Congratulations Jamie and Salvatore! It was a pleasure being your photographer!

Payson Temple, UT | Marta & Jacob Formals

I was so excited to see Marta and Jacob again! They're always to fun to be around! We started up Payson canyon first but my usual spot was extremely icey and I forgot to tell Marta to bring boots so all she had were her heels. I was already slipping around in my boots, so we went up a little bit further and found this awesome spot! It had a lot more snow and wasn't icy. Yay. 

Jacob's reaction to seeing Marta was so cute! We had a little mishap though and her veil flew off, so we did a second "first look". His reaction was good the second time too. Way to go Jacob! After taking a few pics in the canyon, we went to the Payson temple. It was so much colder and windier there. Their hands and noses were turning red. I don't know who was colder. They were both shaking like leaves. But their pics still turned out so cute! They didn't let the cold bother them! Hopefully, their wedding day will have snow on the ground and be less cold!

Payson Temple, UT | Colton and Avonlea Wedding

Colton and Avonlea are not only amazing together, they are two amazing individuals as well. They are some of the nicest, genuine people. They exude happiness especially when they exited the doors of the Payson temple. They are finally husband and wife, sealed for eternity. How happy! 

It was a freezing cold day, but the sun was out, so it made for a beautiful November day. I loved meeting their families and seeing them interact with them. They have some great parents that raised awesome kids. 

They had their reception afterward at the Clarion in Payson. They were greeting their guests when I arrived. They are the sweetest people– I couldn't tell if they were greeting friends or acquaintances; they were so kind to everyone. Avonlea's grandpa was the DJ and host of the reception, so he helped keep things on schedule. It was great! Right on time, he had Colton and Avonlea cut the cake. Their cake was made by Kiarra Dalley– Avonlea's sister. And then her Grandma decorated it with flowers. It was beautiful. They cut it and stuffed it in each other's faces. It was fun! 

Next Avonlea danced with her dad. As we were waiting for the music to turn on, a recording of her dad came on with a tune all about his little girl. It was sweet. But then the music came on and it was Avonlea's dad singing Butterfly Kisses. So sweet! Then the DJ asked other father/daughter duos to come dance with them. After it was Colton and his mom danced to their song. I loved watching them dance. Colton held his mom so tight. After their dance, it was time for Colton and Avonlea's first dance as husband and wife. This dance is always my favorite! They are so adorable. I've said it over and over again! 

Now it was time for the fun! Avonlea's grandpa put on the upbeat music and everyone joined in. It was a packed dance floor. Colton's sister brought her missionary cardboard brother on the dance floor to do some crowd surfing. It was hilarious! I think each girl in that crowd got to dance with him. Avonlea went and changed soon after and then came back to throw the bouquet. Her cute sister caught it. After, the guests all lined up outside and lit the sparklers. Colton and Avonlea came running through them, dipped and kissed at the end, and then got in their decorated car. Off they went!

Congratulations Colton and Avonlea!

Photography: Jamie Tervort Photography

Hair: Melinda Furr @mellicapelli

Florist:: Laurel Ogden

Entertainment:: Mobile DJ in Vegas- Pat Walkey

Food:: Clarion Manor

Cake:: Kiarra Dalley

Invitations:: Chris Carrick

Rings:: Custom Ring Design, Provo