Joey & Stephen in Sedona, AZ

Joey was working as a sound effects assistant when she met Stephen, who was working on sound design for a movie. She immediately felt a connection to him. The two started dating soon after their first meeting, and eight years later, they decided to get married. The Bride Joanna (Joey) Laurent, 34, audio-video engineer The Groom Stephen Kearney, 44, software developer The Date October 13 Because Joey’s family lives in Phoenix, the couple decided to celebrate their nuptials in nearby Sedona. Because it would be a destination wedding for guests, they came up with a travel theme for their wedding day. The details for the day were complete with vintage paper airplanes and stamps for inspiration.

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