BILLIE JO AND JUDD HERBERGER AT THEIR WEDDING CELEBRATION

I had the pleasure of meeting Billie Jo about half an hour before her wedding ceremony. I met her groom-to-be, Judd, about 2 hours before. I did not know much about Judd when I arrived at the location but I learned a lot quickly because the walls outside of the ballroom, called the Herberger Ballroom, are filled with his family’s history. This was a very special and unique wedding for many reasons; we enjoyed it very much.

Billie Jo’s joie de vivre is intense, contagious and refreshing; she always had a smile on her face and she just wanted us to capture the day as it went. We absolutely loved it!!

The wedding was planned by the fantastic team of George Abrams and Tyler Hemmen; they are unbelievable at what they do. Angelic Grove was in charge of the floral and overall event design. I have known Mark and Angela for a few years now and they never cease to amaze me.

Kelly Rashka was my second shooter and lighting badass.

Some of the people that made this event a success:
Event Planning: George Abrams and Tyler Hemmen
Ceremony Music: Jim Apperson Strings
Floral: Angelic Grove
Reception Band: Shining Star Band
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Westin Kierland Hotel in Scottsdale

Special Reception Performance: Michael Barnard’s Phoenix Theater Team

A painting of Judd’s parents.

A portrait of Judd on the wall.

At the Herberger Presidential Suite; Judd waiting for the ceremony to start. Judd’s dad in the painting.

Billie Jo right after the ceremony.

Billie Jo and Judd

Gorgeous ballroom decor by Angelic Grove.

Cocktail hour.

First dance.

Special performance by Michael Barnard’s Phoenix Theater group.

From left to right: Mark Karp, George Abrams, Angela Karp and Tyler Hemmen.

Shining star band.

Judd telling everybody to come out to see the fireworks.

Judd arranged to have a special fireworks performance to celebrate their marriage.