Maura & Mike’s Arizona Biltmore wedding photos are so elegant and timeless! A huge wedding party and a huge guest list made this day so incredible for everyone. Maura & Mike are so fun together and their entire family kept their guests laughing all day long. Maura’s stunning smile is infectious and everyone just smiled right along with her all day. Not to mention Maura’s mom & sisters gave some of the most amazing and hilarious toasts I’ve ever heard. You could see how much fun all the guests were having and how Maura & Mike made them feel so welcome.
I asked each of them to tell me about how they met, their first impressions, and when they knew each other was the one:
Maura: “Stritt and I actually met in Sophomore year of high school. He went to Brophy and I went to Xavier, and we “knew of each other” before we formally met. Stritt was on the Varsity team as a sophomore and I went to watch one of the games. I was sitting in the stands while the team was warming up, and one of his teammates that I already knew introduced us. We never dated all of high school, but always had a crush on each other. He is very tall, so naturally, he kind of commands a room even if he is not talking loudly. I was immediately very drawn to his sincere, yet confident demeanor. I think I started to realize I wanted to be with him forever when we would just sit on the couch and laugh and laugh and laugh. We always have the best time together, and he is truly my best friend. Not only does he make me laugh everyday, but he also is the most supportive and solid friend. I know I can always count on him to give me honest, real advice and to be there whenever I need him.”
Mike: “My first impression, and really the thing I love about her most, is how happy she is. Her happiness is contagious. We became great friends before we dated. I’d always had a “crush” on her, but while we were living across the country we used to Skype often and became great friends. When I moved back to Phoenix, it happened naturally. I feel like i’ve always known she was the one.”
Thank you both so much for trusting me to be with you on the first day of your marriage. It’s truly an honor. Best wishes to you both!
Film Lab The FIND Lab | Ceremony Brophy Chapel | Reception Venue Arizona Biltmore | Florist White Poppy | Cake Classic Cakes & Confections | Band The Walkens | Hair & Makeup Makiaj | Gown Boutique Mariee Bridal | Videographer The Story is Told | Invitations PaperCrazy