The Whispering Tree Ranch: Justin + Anita

Pink pastels, cowgirl boots, and sunlight streaming through tall trees surrounded the joyous occasion of Justin and Anita committing to loving one another at the Whispering Tree Ranch on April 19, 2015. Justin and Anita’s wedding was full of happy tears of two families becoming one. Thank you both for inviting me to document and witness your engagement and wedding memories.

Anita had a lot of sentimental elements added to her big day. In honor of Anita’s grandparent’s love she wore the pearl earrings and necklace that her Grandfather got for her Grandmother from Japan. The pearls were specially handpicked from Japanese ocean divers.

Anita wore a remarkable floral headband with Arizonian succulents.

In honor of Anita’s mom, she wore her mother’s dress from 1973 in her wedding bouquet.

Sweet tears were split when Anita’s mother hugged her daughter getting married.

Anita thoughtfully picked out custom necklaces and pearl bracelets for her bridesmaids that stood by her on her special day.

Anita decided to do a first look with her father. There were so many beautiful scenes exchanged between father’s and their children this day.

It was a beautiful site with some misty eyes watching Anita’s Dad put Anita’s grandfather’s cufflinks on Justin.

The Whispering Tree Ranch made a beautiful vintage wedding venue. Joyous sweet tears were shared when Anita walked down the aisle by her husband-to-be and her son.

This country wedding had classic vintage dinnerware, baby’s breath and wooden slabs decorate the reception tables.

Sassy’s Cafe created a sweet and vintage white tiered wedding cake.

It was an honor to see their hearts when Justin and Anita’s family became officially one family!

Justin and Anita had their romance photos in the Arizonian country fields, by a white picket fence and near a farm.

Anita wore a stunning classic wedding dress.

Many heartfelt speeches were shared from their loved ones.

Justin’s mom surprised Anita with Justin’s childhood book, “On the Night You Were Born”, as a token of welcoming her to the family.

Justin’s football coach and high school mentor made a speech about Justin’s character by sharing some stories. It’s a sweet sight to see a teacher’s impact years after their schooling. A shout out goes to educators: teacher’s you make a difference in each of your students’ lives.

Justin and Anita shared their first dance to the music he played when he proposed to her.

Congrats Justin and Anita and to your family becoming bigger!

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Many thanks to the wedding creative team who helped in the celebration of two souls committing the promise of forever:

Venue: The Whispering Tree Ranch
Caterer: Pork on a Fork
Florist: Barb at Cotton Blossom 
Dress: David’s Bridal
DJ/Band:KC of Classy DJ
Cake: Sassy’s Cafe and Bakery 
Make-up/Hair: Briana Wheaton and Rachel Lazar
Invitations: Template from Etsy/photos by april
Men’s attire: Men’s Warehouse
Photographer: April Maura Photography
Second Shooter: Zac Dobbs