Behind The Scenes | Jennifer & Zane 08 w 08

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ISSUE NO. 08

08 W 08

#THEWEBERLUVSTORY09 JERRY METELLUS

ANDREA EPPOLITO

DESTINATIONS

BY DESIGN

Engagement photos shot by famed editorial fashion photographer Jerry Metellus

Award Winning Wedding Planner & Event Designer Andrea Eppolito discusses the 20month planning process

Social media are already more important than our lives most people would say. What does the internet really do to our society.

BEHIND THE SCENES PHOTOS SHOT BY ANDREA | PROFESSIONAL IMAGES BY ALTF PHOTOGRAPHY

DECEMBER 2016

TRENDS

PLANNING PARTNERS AND TIMELINE One rarely falls in love without being as much attracted to what is interestingly wrong with someone as what is objectively healthy, says philosopher Alain de Botton Jenn & Zane fell in love with each other, and then with wedding planning.

by Andrea Eppolito

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CHRISTMAS 2014 After a very long courtship, Zane proposed to Jennifer on Christmas 2014. The ring features a large princess cut diamond surrounded by a halo of round cut stones.

Beneath the center stone, the crown showcases a "W" in a nod to the new name Jenn will take.

DECEMBER 2014 The love story of Andrea Eppolito and Jennifer Hixson may not be as long as the one she shared with Zane, but it is long just the same. After 3 years of LinkedIn connectedness, Jenn knew that there was only one person to call when she get engaged. Est. December 28, 2015.

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THE FOUR SEASONS

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Your wedding will happen over one day, but the photos that document it last a lifetime.

Celebrated photographers John Michael Cooper and Dalisa Cooper were tapped to document the day, becoming friends and partners. Est. January 13, 2015.

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CHANDELIERS The bride loves chandeliers. The groom loves the bride. And the wedding planner had an idea for seating vignettes surrounded by crystal chandeliers and a dazzling entry way. LED Unplugged worked tirelessly to make this happen.Brought into the team in November 2015.

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There are many stunning properties in Las Vegas, but only one Four Seasons. As soon as Jennifer set foot on the resort, she knew she would be married here. The truth is, she knew all along! Zane spent an afternoon on property and was equally enamored. Est. January 22, 2015.

ALTF PHOTOGRAPHY

Film is the closest medium you can have your reliving your wedding. The sights and sounds combine. You can see your guests, watch them move, hear each others voices and vows. This is an awesome responsibility, entrusted to Something New Films in January 2015 as well.

The critically acclaimed floral and decor team of Destinations by Design was tapped to create the environment and bring to life our vision of a white on white wedding with sharp smokey details, and a lot of . Conceptual proposals began in November 2015

To ensure that the couple was on the right path, Wedding Planner Andrea Eppolito drafted a To Do list, wrote a series of budgets, and offered options for venues and creative partners

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PAPER The paper products you send are the first impression guests have of your wedding. With the idea of "50 Shades of Grey" fresh in our mind, we went minimal, heavy, lux, and foiled. Paper & Home joined the team in December 2015

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MUSIC Groom to be Zane Weber made a name for himself in the nightlife industry while simultaneously building a career as a luxury realtor. With his friends and family expecting a party, no standard wedding DJ would do! DJ Breeze was confirmed in May 2016.

Wedding Planner Andrea Eppolito ABOUT ANDREA: I believe that life is a love story. And I want to tell yours. A story of love, of family, of friendship and of life. By enticing the five senses and infusing that experience with your personal style, flawless service, and a deep attention to detail your event becomes more than just another evening out. It becomes a memory, benchmarking this moment in your life, and in the lives of those you love.

There is more to a wedding than food, or a view, or anything tangible. There is a soul. I don't want to make a sale, I want to make a connection. With each and every person in the room. My job is to take your idea and transform it into an environment unlike anything you have ever seen. It isn't about creating a menu, it's about creating a memory. And it’s the promise of those memories that move me each day, inspiring me to do more with each and every event I plan.

Milestones like these are precious and come but once in a lifetime. The opportunity to craft them is an honor and a privilege. It is with pleasure that I dedicate my life to these moments and to you!

Above Luxury Wedding Planner Andrea Eppolito.

Photography by Adam Trujillo.

Wishing you a life full of laughter, luxury & above all else....Love.

BIOGRAPHY Armed with over two decades of event planning experience, numerous awards (including a Special Events Gala Award and Las Vegas Wedding Professional of the Year) and backed with a degree from the highly respected University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Andrea's work has been featured nationwide in The New York Times, The LA Times, Style Me Pretty, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Glamor Magazine and more.

Renowned for designing weddings with soul, and called "vibrant, chic, and impeccably organized" by Junebug weddings, Andrea prides herself on being an advocate for her clients. Her tireless dedication is a testament to her love of weddings, allowing her to bridge the gap between wedding planner and friend.

Las Vegas Wedding Planner Andrea Eppolito was born in New York, and lived bicoastally between New York and LA, before relocating to Las Vegas in 1994.

After 20 years she considers herself "nearly a native" of the city she now resides in with her husband and children.

Andrea Eppolito Events LLC is based in Las Vegas, and operates world wide.

"It is rare that I have the opportunity to work with a couple for nearly two years.

But what a joy!

The time allowed us to really get to know one another. I came to fall in love with Jenn and Zane...Their happiness became my happiness, and by the time the wedding came, they were no longer clients, they were friends. " ~ Andrea Eppolito

AltF Photography FROM THE TEAM AT ALTF PHOTOGRAPHY: John Michael Cooper, a 26 year photography veteran - shooting things his own damnway.

From high volume Vegas style weddings to extravagant events across the country, John first arrived into international attention because of his unconventional approach in conjunction with a "dress unfriendly" concept of art that inspired the current Trash the Dress craze that is consuming brides and changing their views of photography as they know it.

Dalisa Cooper, with her many years of experience in the publishing and marketing end of the wedding industry, is the business end of altF. Dalisa is also known as the "artist tamer" keeping JMC focused and somewhat in line to assure success.

Something New Films FROM SOMETHING NEW: After nourishment, shelter, and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world. Something New Films lives to tell your tale in the most visually appealing, tear jerking, inspiring way possible. Every couple is unique and your film should reflect that.

Hearing your story inspires us and gets our minds racing on what ways we can bring it to life. Never settling and never being satisfied is what drives us to push the envelope and create amazing shots. Are you ready to try Something New? Let's do this!

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The Love Story of Jennifer and Zane Jennifer Hixson met Zane Weber in prison.

Well, technically they met while both working in the Las Vegas Detention Center as guards. But saying they met in prison is just too much fun! The two quickly fell in love, and after six years of friendship, love, and laughter, Jennifer and Zane got engaged on Christmas morning with a stunner of a ring!

Barely a day later, the bride to be emailed me. Emails, text messages, and phone calls quickly lead to a three hour coffee date. I love a bride who knows exactly what she wants! We quickly began planning a wedding at The Four Seasons Las Vegas, and assembling our dream team of partners. After all....It's never too early to plan!

Jennifer has become one part bride, one part friend, my texting buddy, and one of my favorite people to play on Instagram with. Zane is everything you could want in a groom; stylish, sweet, and so happy to be marrying the love of his life. Together, they are just too much fun!

For their engagement photos, Jennifer and Zane spent the day in hair and make up with Zee Clemente before being photographed by long time friend and famed fashion photographer Jerry Metellus. The results are fashionable, sexy, and damn gorgeous!

Engagement Photos by Jerry Metellus

In Front of AltF Photography

Throughout the years, both Jennifer and Zane have sat in front of a number of photographers. They have enjoyed documenting their lives through portraits, modeling, head shots, and the ever present selfies that are popular online!

Still, there is something about being photographed for your wedding that just feels different! To get Jenn and Zane in the proper mindset, we arranged for them to spend the day with John Michael Cooper and Dalisa Cooper. The bride to be wore a long dress, our future groom donned a suit, and together the foursome headed down town on a play date that captured their playful nature and love of the city. They even got an costume change in!

Photos by AltF Photography

Photos by AltF Photography

Four Seasons Tasting In a city renowned for weddings, celebrity chefs, and an endless supply of drinks, the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas sets itself apart with a quiet confidence, unmatched elegance, and impeccable five diamond service standards.

With a culinary team devoted to communicating your love through the use of food, the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas brings a fine dining flair to your celebration, with hand crafted hors d’oeuvres, beautifully abundant displays, and multi-course dinners designed to take your guests on a journey; pairing tastes, textures, and wine for the perfectly balanced meal.

As the grand finale, your wedding cake will be a confectionary masterpiece. Flour, sugar, fruits and flavors will come together as an edible sculpture. Be it the most traditional vanilla cake with buttercream frosting, or a more contemporary combination and fondant wrap, your cake will serve as the centerpiece of the room. Shock, awe, and attention will be paid, making your cake display not only a sweet treat that guests will look forward to, but a photo opportunity in and of itself.

As the night moves on, we present your guests with unexpected late night gestures ranging from mini cakes and petit fours to traditional American fare such as sliders, corn dogs, and even freshly made doughnuts.

The possibilities are endless‌.

Enjoy these photos from your menu tasting at the Four Seasons.

April 13, 2016

Demo at Destinations

by Design Destinations by Design provides high-quality destination management and event services to the incentive and corporate markets. Our mission is, first and foremost, to do things right.

There are no second chances.

They pride themselves in promising and delivering creative, consistent solutions and excellent customer service. Leaders like Ashley Schnippel have the experience, dedication and direction to ensure that everyone at DBD has the tools and knowledge to exceed our clients’ expectations.

Behind the Scenes What does 20 months of planning look like? What does it feel like?

In the case of Jenn and Zane, it meant over 1,500 emails, over 3,000 text messages, phone calls, coffee, lunches, dinners..It was a labor of love, a lot of hard work, and a shared vision that ultimately and perfectly came to life on the wedding day of Jennifer Hixson and Zane Weber. #TheWeberLuvStory09

Dress shopping at Couture Bride and Mon Ami Gabi.

When Vernon Davis wants to come, but can't....

On Monday, August 8, 2016, Jennifer Hixson married Zane Weber surrounded by family, friends, candles, light, and love.

Beautifully documented for all time by our friends and partners at AltF Photography and Something New Films, your photos and film will be treasured for a lifetime.

Still, no one should have to wait to relive the best day ever!

It is with true joy and excitement that we life the curtain and take you behind the scenes; giving you a glimpse of what I have come to call "the beautiful disaster" of a multiday installation, wedding, and tear down.

Before the curtains parted to reveal Jenn on the arms of both of her boys, before Zane stepped down the while stairs to take her hand, and before guests gasped at the site of a wedding cake hanging upside down from a swaying chandelier...

There was this...

1 Luxury Wedding Planner & Event Designer | 3 Coordinators from Andrea Eppolito Events | Over 30 Front and Back of the House Team Members from The Four Seasons | 25+ Crew Members from DBD | 3 Photographer | 2 Film Makers | 1 DJ | 4 Lighting and AV techs from PSAV | 2 Lighting Techs from LED Unplugged | 3 Hair & Make Up Artists | 4 Graphic Designers & Stationery Specialists

A 10 foot drape just wasn't enough! We needed to upgrade to 18!

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