Vanessa & Shawn’s Catholic Wedding at St. Bernadette’s in Scottsdale, AZ

This wedding was definitely one out of my dreams. St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Scottsdale was on my bucket list of Arizona weddings to shoot at because.. just look at it!! It was newly painted with beautiful murals of all the Saints, angels, biblical moments in history (can you spot the betrothment of Mary & Joseph?! How fitting!), and of course Our Lady right above the dome.

When a church has a good taste in art, it totally elevates the experience of the mass. When I was taking pictures of the mass, I could more easily visualize the hosts of angels and Saints watching down on the sacrifice at the altar. It made me want to get married again, but at this church!

I won’t forget to mention Shawn & Vanessa who were an amazing couple to work with. They met through the Young Catholic Professionals group in AZ and hit it off so well. Their love is so effortless, a match made in heaven for sure.

The reception venue in Chandler, the Ocotillo Golf Club was also a great choice. The tableware they provided was the classiest I’ve seen in a while. The wood ceiling added a warmth to the candlelit atmosphere that made the night feel intimate.

And the partying… went hard!! When they were in the planning stages of the wedding, Vanessa was telling me that she might end up going home earlier because of her personality, so I was pleasantly surprised to see her still going strong on the dance floor even after I left! Talk about a wedding feast!

Are you someone who likes to leave the dance floor early? You may be shocked to hear that I kinda do! It’s just the homebody in me.