Vibrant Palm Springs Wedding at Villa Royale - Jake & Callie
Jake & Callie practice their dance in the hall before entering the reception |
When we first started lessons Jake and Callie told me they wanted a slow dance to Banks' song "Need to Breathe". They were doing great with the choreography but about three lessons in they came to me with a proposition. They realized that the waltz didn't really feel like "them" and they wanted to kick it up a notch with something more upbeat. Beyonce had just dropped her single (I think that same day?) to "Texas Hold 'Em" so they suggested we make a mix with that, cutting their first song short and stitching them together. They were hesitant to share this idea with me because they thought I might be frustrated by the suggestion but it was the complete opposite. I was ecstatic because this concept fit their personalities so well and made their dance so much more authentically them. (Plus, I love a good excuse to listen to some more Beyonce😉). So we did just that. Their dance transitioned from a slow Viennese waltz to a hoedown, complete with impressive lifts and dips in each section. At the end of their Beyonce section instead of cutting the music they kept it rolling and invited all of their friends and family to join them on the dance floor. People flooded the scene and a killer dance party unfolded. Besides practicing their brains out and nailing every super challenging lift and dip with such precision and force, I'm most proud of these two for listening to their guts and taking a risk with their dance. Dance lessons are a process and sometimes pivoting can create the greatest outcome, which was true in this case.
Callie with sis Cassidy and mom. |
Vendors:
Photographer: Casi Yost
Second Photographer: Till Death Do We Adventure
Planner: Kayloe Bridal
Florist: Novella Floral
Venue: Villa Royale
Reception: Palm Springs Surf Club
First Dance Choreography: PNW Wedding Dance
Hair and Make Up: Beauty by Bueno
DJ: Dart Collective
Rentals: Signature Party Rentals & Superior Inflatables
Dessert: Gelato Granucci
Photobooth: Classic Photobooth
Catering: Del Rey
Videographer: Emma K. Films
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