Today’s feature comes to us courtesy of The Gawnes, a Tucson-based husband and wife wedding photography team. The Gawnes shared that Marcella and Edwin’s late spring wedding was much different than they had originally planned due to the pandemic, but it was still perfect, romantic, and filled with love! Here’s how Maria Gawne described the event:
The day began at Marcella’s family home in Tucson — a custom Victorian home that is truly a real life dollhouse. Their ceremony was held at the church Marcella grew up in with only witnesses, the priest, and musicians. When they arrived back to the home, a few friends were waiting outside for a socially distanced champagne toast to celebrate the newly-minted husband and wife!
Marcella and Edwin tell us that they had a large family celebration planned and their vendors were all booked, but just a few days before their shower, the world locked down with the emergence of the pandemic. They knew they still wanted to make their day happen, so they chose to celebrate their wedding on a totally different scale with a much more intimate affair. Marcella and Edwin shared that they coordinated with their church and vendors to do what they could to make the celebration happen safely. From the couple:
The Gawnes came through with their first Zoom wedding, live-streaming the church ceremony and amazing photographs to be able to share our wedding with family and friends and document a truly remarkable day. What was to be a large, elegant evening of festivities evolved instead into one of the most intimate, amazing moments. In light of unexpected circumstances, our plans were derailed, but the result was memorable in a way we could have never planned!
It has truly been inspiring to see how each couple has taken the disappointment of disrupted wedding plans and pivoted to creating incredible celebrations that are special and unforgettable in their own right. It really is a testament to the power of love! Congratulations to Marcella and Edwin! Scroll to the end to see a list of their amazing vendors.
xo,
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Planning: Peace of Mind Events
Photography: The Gawnes
Dress: Gigi Bridal
Hair: Keila Womack , Kurt and Quanna Hair Studio
Catering: Stillwell House/Si Charro!
Floral: Mayfield Florist