If you have been reading our blog, you know we have had so much fun with our new issue photoshoots- there was the covershoot, the Style Central feature and now we look at the sweets. Our covershoot at Gigi Bridal, Tucson’s chic bridal boutique, incorporated a french theme that would not be complete without sugar so Jaynie Rossi, owner of Ambrosia of Tucson, made us the most gorgeous cakes and sweets! Ask anyone, Janynie is THE person to hire if you want a spectacular cake at your wedding.

Our model was forced to take a bite…tough life, right?

The absolutely stunning cakes featured in the new issue of our magazine:

Trend Alert: oval cakes are super hot right now in the wedding world!

Although it is Jaynie’s favorite technique, making these flowers is labor intensive- each one takes about 1 hour!

Something else that really stands out to me in these photos are the gorgeous cake stands and candlestick holders (which are cleverly transformed into cake stands by using glass plates). They are so beautiful! Brides, you can easily incorporate family treasures and new aquisitons into your wedding decor this way.

The Sweet Covershoot Team:

Location: Gigi Bridal

Photography: Chris Richards Photography

Cakes and Cupcakes: Ambrosia of Tucson and Mini’s Cupcakes

Makeup and Hair Artist: Martina Neal, Artisan Salon

Cupcake Wraps: A Fine Line Stationery and Gift Boutque

Silver Cake Stands and Candlestick Holders: Askren and Sons

Rose Petals: Posh Petals

Chair: Ethan Allen

Model: Carin Pomares

It’s rare that you will attend a wedding these days that doesn’t incorporate some sort of activity for the guests.  You have seen Wish Jars, Candy Bars, Crossword Puzzles and even Dance Instructors at receptions but the #1 choice for interactive fun is a Photobooth.

Photobooths made their debut at weddings roughly 10 years ago and they have steadily gained momentum through the years and for good reason. What’s not to love about a Photobooth? They are fun, silly and appeal to all ages not to mention your guests get to take home the photos as momentos of the party. Today, we are talking with Picture Me Photobooth founder and owner Nanette O’Connor who has a passion for her business and wedding guests!

Here is a really sweet picture of Nanette with her children who she explains, “…are instrumental in many aspects of my business. Carley is very creative and artsy so she is mostly behind the scenes and Adam helps with with all my events, setting up and a lot of computer and graphics help.”

(Image Courtesy of Britta Van Vranken Photography)

I had a little Q and A with Nanette so here’s the lowdown!

KG: How did you get into the Photo Booth Business?

NO: In September of 2010,I attended my nieces wedding in Minnesota. She, like so many other Brides had a beautiful wedding, and at her reception was a Photo Booth. Not your old fashion little metal photo booth. This booth would hold up to 12 people. I knew the second I step into that photo booth, that this was what I had been searching for, for the past 10 years. Everything about the booth was perfect. I returned home to Tucson the following day and couldn’t get to the computer fast enough to see how many photo booths were already in Tucson. How many did I find? Zero…I could find photo booths in Phoenix, but nothing like the custom made booth that I had just seen. Then, I remembered that my daughter have a few photo booth strips in her room from various parties that she had attended here in Tucson. After comparing the quality of her photo booth pictures and the ones that I had just brought home from Minnesota, I knew that I just had to do this. Her pictures were blurry and dark. Mine were crystal clear and perfectly exposed. I knew immediately that Tucson needed a photo booth company that was top notch. And talk about fun? The photo booth definitely added so much to the reception There was no stopping me now. After hours of checking everything out. I bought my photo booth (from my new found friends in Minnesota) and have been in business since November of 2010.

KG: How popular are the Prop Boxes?

NO: The prop boxes are very popular, they add an extra fun element to the photo booth experience. People have fun using the props and letting their alter egos fly.

KG: Do you have any photographic experience?

NO: I have no photographic experience. My booth is equipped with state of the art equipment and the booth pretty much runs on it’s own, once I have it all programmed with specifics for the event that I am doing.

KG: What trends are you seeing for Photobooths at Weddings?

NO: I see a growing trend for Photo Booths at Weddings. After months of detailed planning the wedding ceremony is romantic and elegant. The Photo Booth ensures that the reception turns out to be what is most important for that part of the day…Pure Fun!

Here are some samples of the Picture Me Photobooth photos that guests get to take home with them:

Nanette, thanks for your help with this blog post and we are proud to call you a friend of Tucson Bride and Groom Magazine!

Picture Me Photobooth will be at IDo in Tucson this Sunday so go visit the booth and take home some fun pics!

Chatting Soon~Kelly