Villa Siena Wedding: Ben + Jessica

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Meeting in 7th grade is how Ben and Jessica’s love story began. They met each other and later in high school decided they wanted to pursue more of a serious relationship. They started dating as seniors in High School. At a winter formal is when Ben officially asked Jessica to be his official girlfriend. Once they began dating, they never looked back. Only the future was a head of them.

To read on about how Ben proposed to Jessica, you’ll have to see their engagement session here.

Wedding day details were all together whimsical, airy, and romantic. They chose a blush color palette with accents of gold and navy to bring in the elegance and European charm. 

Thank you to Ben and Jessica. You had sweet spirits while working in Arizona’s summer weather. Jessica, witnessing your close relationship with your father and sharing your first look with the joy he had for you was priceless. Ben, meeting your grandparents who share 64 years of marriage was an honor. The two of you share the beginning of your marriage foundation with a cumulation of many years.

Pretty flowers were all around for the setting of Ben and Jessica’s Villa Siena wedding. Their wedding invitations created a warm welcome and was a consistent flow of those same pretty flowers!

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A soft, delicate set of pink wedding shoes made fit for a ballerina bride, and perfume to give off a heavenly scent for their heavenly beautiful day.
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Her veil dressed Jessica with grace and elegance. She takes some time to be with her mom moments before she meets her husband.
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The most joyous look on her father’s face when he sees her looking as gorgeous as ever in her dress.
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Creating special moments with her bridesmaids and gifted them all with sparkling gold necklaces.
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Blush colored dresses to add that whimsical touch to her bridesmaids.
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Jessica’s groom begins getting ready for his big day.
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Starting with some time with his groomsmen in the gardens of Villa Siena.
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Ben gifted his groomsmen with these sweet personalized pocket watches.
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Excited anticipation for the both of them as they embark on their first look together as bride and groom.
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Timeless European scene of an intimate moment between the couple before they make their forever commitments of loving one another unconditionally!
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Marriage is a mutual commitment, putting each other mutually ahead of the other.  It is not easy to put “self” away, but that is what our hearts have actually been created for!
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The bridal party sharing their excitement for the couples new future as a new family!
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Ben and Jessica took actions of consideration for their guests. A solution for the heat and a solution for the emotional tears of joy.
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They had their ceremony in the courtyard of Villa Siena.
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A romantic and dreamy altar with white wooden chairs lining the aisle.
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The precious flower girl with the dashing ring bearer by her side.
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The groom’s reaction was priceless. He couldn’t be moved from the moment of seeing his bride walking down the aisle.
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The beautiful bride wrapping her hand around her father’s arm.
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Love this moment of Ben wiping tears from his eyes realizing the gift God has given him to walk this journey of life.
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The couple shared their personal and intimate ceremony vows.
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He dips his new Mrs. for the first kiss!
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Guests’ enjoying the cocktail hour while the bride and groom take their sunset photos.
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The groom’s grandparents celebrating 64 years of marriage, as they celebrate the first day of marriage for their grandson and new grand daughter.
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Sweet moments of intimacy with now husband and wife in the vines of Villa Siena.
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Choosing to love one another for forever requires taking the daily “yes” to each other.
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Jessica’s heart for people on her wedding day and her stunning dress make her a gorgeous bride inside-and-out!
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Jessica received her bridal beauty dress designed by Maggie Sottero from Mary Me Bridal located in Orange, CA. The bride and her father made a special trip to Orange County, California for the perfect dress followed by celebrating a day at Disneyland.
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That Villa Siena stone brick architecture compliments the couple with an European old world elegance.
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Marriage is a beautiful gift that needs to be held, cherished, and nurtured with all of our hearts for it to thrive and come alive.
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Villa Siena‘s reception hall has classic European vaulted ceilings that add to the charm of a romantic and fun wedding celebration. Ben and Jessica’s wedding centerpieces were classic with blush organic garden constructed florals and accented with custom navy blue Match boxes.
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A whimsical cake with ruffles along the edges and florals draping down.
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A Donut Bar for the win!
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To wrap it all up, they celebrate their marriage with a first dance.
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Many thanks to the wedding creative team who helped in the celebration of two souls committing the promise of forever:

Ceremony Venue: Villa Siena

Reception Venue: Villa Siena

Photographer: April Maura Photography

Wedding Planner:

Caterer: Villa Siena In-House Caterer

Florist: Blume Events LLC

Dress Store: Mary Me Bridal (Orange, CA)

Dress Designer: Maggie Sottero– Tami

Make-up/Hair: MUA: Stephanie Neilheisel/Hair: Missy Hahn (Friends in Style Salon )

Bride’s Jewelry: Rings- Jared, Earrings- Target

Bride’s veil: Mary Me Bridal (Orange, CA)

Bride’s Shoes brand: LC Lauren Conrad

Bridesmaid dresses (store): Lulus

Grooms attire: Men’s Wearhouse

Groom’s cufflinks: Men’s Wearhouse

Groom’s tie: Men’s Wearhouse

DJ/Band: Encore Quartet (ceremony); Ray the DJ (reception)

Videographer: Nicole Bowman Films Co.

Guest’s favors: ForYourParty.com: Matchbox

Wedding Cake: Piece of Cake

Calligraphy/ Invitations: Minted.com

Wedding Rings: Jared

Donut Bar: DIY cake stands

Photobooth: Desert Photobooth: In courtyard

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