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Our second wedding reception at Pinnacle Vista Villa was for Tim and Katy.  We were at the venue about one month ago when we met a wedding photography couple who were looking at the venue.  We struck up a discussion and exchanged business cards.  About two weeks later, I got a call from Katy.  The photographers had given her our card.

Katy’s uncle made the frame for the background and I absolutely loved it.  All I had to do was tell everyone that if they’re in the frame, then they’re in the picture.  Katy also made signs that were set up throughout the reception.  She was nice enough to sell me the photo booth sign that is in all of the pictures.

Katy and Tim and their family in the photo booth frame.

Look to the left of the picture.  Every time I place this picture near our photo booths, I will be thanking Katy. Both brides so far have had a vintage theme at this venue, and I know the next bride will, as well.  Yes, we have another wedding booked for April 20th at Pinnacle Vista Villa.  I always make a little video as a gift for the brides of our favorite pictures through weddingwire.com.

Hans and Alyssa’s wedding ceremony and reception were held at Starfire Golf Club in Scottsdale.  Alyssa’s mother, Chris, contacted Digital Expressions Photo Stations months ago because she liked our prices and the idea of a photo booth without walls.  I loved the light grey color they chose for the background because it really complimented the bridal colors.  I especially like the picture of the bride and her bridal party.  Everyone in the party was extremely photogenic.

Alyssa and her bridal party.

Look at how cute the girls are!  The video I created from weddingwire is also really cute. This was the first photo booth with the parasols I purchased and they were a huge hit.  I even made her picture our cover picture on our Facebook page.

Krystle found Digital Expressions Photo Stations on weddingwire.com.  After playing phone tag for about a week, we finally connected and after seeing our pictures on weddingwire, Krystle decided she wanted an open photo booth for her reception.  In addition, Krystle wanted a ribbon backdrop for her pictures — something that cannot be done with a photo booth with walls.  Krystle’s bridal colors were red, malibu blue, and yellow so we gave ourself some extra time setting up since we had to place the ribbon on the backdrop frame.

Krystle and friends

As you can see, the ribbons only add to the pictures without taking away from the props and guests.  The event planner for Troon North Golf Club was very helpful when we got there and had just the right place for us to set up.  Through weddingwire, I am able to create a video of our favorite pictures taken.  As a matter of fact, another bride loves the look and is going to incorporate peacock colors of ribbon into her background at her September reception.  There are more pictures on our Facebook page.

Sarah’s sister, Megan, hired Digital Expressions Photo Stations in mid January 2013 to have a photo booth at Sarah’s wedding reception at Pinnacle Vista Villa.  The open photo booth is exactly what Megan, an event coordinator for Sun Valley in Utah, wanted.  In addition, their father made an amazing backdrop.  We placed a light grey backdrop behind the stand-alone backdrop.  Sarah’s dad personalized the backdrop by placing old pictures of family members onto the backdrop.  Especially touching was this man who had his picture taken with his deceased father, whose picture was on the backdrop.

Guest with a picture of his father

The bride’s father offered the backdrop to Digital Expressions Photo Stations, and it was really cool that we could have personalized it for every event, but the only problem with the backdrop is the wireless clicker would not go through the wood so the guests could take their pictures.  My trainee, Terri, had to take the pictures when the guests were behind the backdrop. Look at the backdrop to the right where the guest is pointing to a picture of his father.  Now look at the next picture below.  The pictures on each side of the middle frame opened so there are three frames for people to look through.  Sarah’s dad also personalized the backdrop with a vintage chair, table, and lamp.  This was a pretty amazing setup.  I created a video of the pictures and in order to be able to see the people in the frames, I edited the pictures to bring the people closer. Pinnacle Vista Villa gives a very intimate atmosphere to a wedding reception.  Even without decorations, the venue looks very nice with the lights.  The bride’s cousin owns The Cake Baketress and she made three different cakes for the reception.

All three frames are open here.

Lynn hired Digital Expressions Photo Stations in October because she loved the idea of an open photo booth for her wedding reception.  Her father uses a wheelchair and Lynn wanted her father be a part of the pictures and part of the memories.  More pictures on our Facebook page and video.

Lynn with friends and family

Lynn and Greg were childhood friends who reconnected at their high school class reunion.  They married at the Hotel Valley Ho and had their reception there, as well.  The hotel was pretty cool.  It reminded me of the kind of place that Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin would stay.  It was very retro.  We ate dinner in the restaurant and for the first time, I had lamb sausage and kale salad.  Very good.

The DJ, Scott Keo, was exceptionally good.  He sang Michael Buble’ and at the end of the night, he taught the guests how to do The Thriller dance.

Rob and Hilary were married and had their reception at Villa Siena in Gilbert, Arizona.  Hilary hired Digital Expressions Photo Stations as a surprise for the groom, Rob.  As evidenced by the pictures, everyone had a great time at the photo booth.  When we went to Villa Siena a couple of months ago to see where we would set up, I was pleasantly surprised to see that Camille was Hilary’s new wedding coordinator.  Camille had just come from Stonebridge Manor and was the wedding coordinator for a wedding reception we had done in October.  Hilary’s colors were navy blue and bright pink.  I would normally have just done the bright pink backdrop, but I tried something different for her backdrop.  Since I had two different tones of bright pink, I placed the lighter pink on the inside and framed the outside of the photo booth with the darker pink.  Hilary loved the contrast of the pinks and was very excited.  As you can see, the pictures turned out really great.  So great, in fact, that when I showed this to another bride for a reception we are doing on March 2nd, she also wants the two-toned backdrop.

Rob and Hilary

Rob’s grandmother used a walker and another guest was in a wheelchair so how wonderful that they were both able to have their picture taken.  Rob and Hilary now have those great memories.  I always post our favorite pictures on our Facebook page and website, as well.