Arizona Wedding Ideas and Inspiration

Proof that You Don’t Have to Sacrifice Good Design When You Have Kids

Bridging the gap between gorgeous design and messy children can seem like a mountain not worth climbing. But this home, with its perfect blend of vintage and modern, color and white space, is all the proof you need that said bridge is not only doable, it can actually make your home even more addicting. Using texture, contrast and a perfect marriage of old and new, THELIFESTYLEDCO™ designed a space that will stand both the test of time and the footprint of even the spunkiest of children. Photos by Renna Hoefer.

We’ve worked with this particular client on projects before and when they came to us to design and manage the addition of their primary bedroom and bathroom wing, we couldn’t have been more thrilled!

This family asked for only a few things: high contrast between the space + simple effortless design. Which was made even more important as they would be welcoming their second child just after completion.

The selection of the canopy bed was one of the first decisions made during the design process to give the space grandeur and a hint of formality. We kept both the wall color and the flooring lightly toned so the contrast could be felt in soft goods like window treatments and bedding.

Moving into the Primary Bathroom, the entry point off of the bedroom required a captivating moment signaling the eye to follow the shape of the space, as a long and lean, but bright space!

We beefed up the size of the quartz countertop with waterfall to the ground on one side for added weight and luxury to the bathroom vanity.

Following our desire to let contrast lead the design in the space, we anchored a black acrylic bathtub just under the corner windows to almost backlight the space!

The shower tile is both playful but symmetrical and brings some of the geometric shapes into this space as well as the Bedroom!

Small details have a huge design impact so everything from the towels hung to the bath side table lended themselves to a modern sensibility with vintage, handmade undertones.

Our clients love vintage rugs and while they have several collectors pieces throughout their home, we took this opportunity to layer a jute and a geometric hide rug on top of one another to instantly give the space a more modern feel.

The hallway outside the master bedroom was kept fairly simple with oversized black and white family photos and modern gallery lights.

In this same project, Parker, the soon-to-be big brother, got his own room in a hipster Star wars theme even Luke Skywalker would be proud of!

Our main goal in this space was to loosely follow the theme but also allow for Parker to grow into the space. And big brother not only got his bedroom wishes…he also got his very own baby doll!

We were so thrilled to collaborate on such a beautiful and inspiring space that created the perfect canvas for this sweet family of four to grow and thrive!

Photography: Rennai Hoefer | Builder: Willsheim Design and Build | Interior Design: THE LifeStyled COMPANY

A Modern, Organic Wedding At The Couple’s Paradise Valley Home

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The clients were imagining an intimate and organic vibe, located at their paradise valley home. Their home has a Tuscan feel so we tried to continue that throughout the dinner space with a Tuscan alfresco style.

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[field title=”Proposal Story”]Brian and Neal have been life partners for many years, and they decided that they wanted to celebrate their partnership and love with their friends and family after they were inspired by a family members luxury wedding. [/field]
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Brian and Neal travel a lot all over the world and wanted their guests to be able to experience foods from different cultures from carnitas tacos to croque monsieur. Santa Barbara catering provided the different stations throughout the dinner space for guests to enjoy at their leisure. AZ Bartendersprovided a mixologist to create unique and exciting cocktails for guests to experience and enjoy.

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Carte Blanche created an elevated and masculine design that wowed guests the moment they entered the property. Their custom logo was sprinkled throughout the entire event, including custom server napkins and seating chart display.

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[field title=”Wedding Cake”]Brian and Neal worked together with Santa Barbara catering to perfect the perfect Strawberry short cake dessert that resembled their favorite short cake from a local restaurant. To incorporate their love for chocolate, we added a mini chocolate mousse tower that their guests loved. [/field]
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[field title=”Special Detail #1″]At their home, Brian and Neal have a Juliet balcony that they wanted to incorporate into their special day. Before the back yard was revealed, all guests gathered in the courtyard with champagne as Brian and Neal emerged on the Juliet balcony to kick off the night with a toast. [/field]
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This Classic Scottsdale Wedding Is Full Of Custom Details

Timeless, classic, and oh-so-fun- this Scottsdale celebration is everything we love about weddings. Carefully curated by Revel Wedding Company, and filled with fantastic flowers designed by LUX Wedding Florsists, you’re sure to be inspired. Elyse Hall Photography magically captures the moments in her artful photography, be sure to see it all inside the full gallery.

From Elyse Hall Photography… Ryan and Paige met in 2011. After 10 years sharing their love for each other and their love of great food, family, and friends; Ryan proposed in December of 2020. The couple wanted to host a wedding where their closest friends and family could be together and celebrate for the entire weekend: a party for all as much as a celebration of their vows. The Royal Palms was the perfect venue – a small, intimate, and boutique style hotel where all of their guests could stay and enjoy the Arizona winter weather. New Year’s Eve was the perfect date for a chic and sophisticated blacktie ceremony. Paige wore a beaded Netta Benshabu gown with a custom designed veil. Ryan wore a Ralph Lauren, Purple Label Tuxedo.

The vision of this wedding was to keep the decor simple and sophisticated with black and white accents with hints of green. The ceremony and reception was designed by Lux Florist and Revel Wedding Co. The aisle was lined with candles and topped off with a beautiful arrangement woven into the archway in the Palmera Salon Patio. The reception candelabras and greenery on the tables were perfect complements to create an elegant evening.

Originally the wedding was planned for an outdoor sunset ceremony with dinner and dancing under the stars. However, the Arizona weather had other plans and the forecast called for rain. With the help of the entire wedding planning team, a last minute pivot was made to move the festivities into the Palmera salon which enhanced the European architecture and beauty of the ceremony. It ended up being one of the most incredible settings for this perfect day, and the overcast weather provided a perfect backdrop captured by Elyse Hall Photography. The reception featured two musical elements; The Lucky Devils band played for the dancing and dinner while the night transitioned into the New Years Eve wedding party with Desert House Productions as the DJ. The cake was created by A Bake Shop and featured sequin fondant to add a touch of glam.

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A Chic Black And White Arizona Desert Wedding

A modern aesthetic in black and white meets the Arizona desert for this stunning celebration. Kaleb Norman James Design carefully curated chic details for the day, like an outdoor ceremony underneath crystal chandeliers, and filled every inch with utterly romantic blooms. Each image captured by O’Malley Photographers is more stunning than the last. Enjoy every second inside the full gallery.

From O’Malley Photographers… Maddie and Cade wanted to invite their friends and family, who largely reside throughout the Pacific Northwest to one of their favorite places, the Arizona desert, to exchange their vows. From the sweeping views of Camelback mountain to the lush gardens and incredible sticky buns, they knew El Chorro was the perfect spot for them.

Maddie’s vision was a blending of classic wedding looks- sparkling chandeliers, a crisp black and white color palette, lush white floral, but contrasted with modern accents- sleek black chairs, statement escort display, and pattern play in her place settings. A big focus of the event went into the tent structure, affording guests some relief from the direct sun and heat, but also creating a stunning design element, allowing for both shade and a series of oversized chandeliers overhead.

The tent was constructed at double its usual height to ensure the gorgeous mountain range wasn’t blocked, acting as the ultimate ceremony backdrop. From there the focus really went into the details, from the luxuriously appointed paper goods with blind embossed accents to the tablescape full of glittering candles, architectural floral arrangements, and the uniquely appointed place settings featuring tortoise flatware & contrasting china.

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Dreamy Tented Reception at Private Estate

It’s official, we’ve fallen into a fairytale. This green and white wedding expertly planned by Imoni Events is endlessly dreamy. The tented reception is filled with opulent white flowers designed by White House Design Studio, and each image captured by Valorie Darling Photography Collective looks like a work of art. Step inside the larger-than-life day inside the full gallery.

From the bride… We met in Three Arch Bay a cute little neighborhood in Laguna Beach. At the time we had a second house there, and that’s where Grif grew up (two doors down from our house) we met at a mutual family friend’s easter party. That day we met, I told my sister I was going to marry him, and now we are here, 9 years later!! We started dating that summer in July 2012 and have dated ever since! We did long distance while I finished high school in AZ for two years, and then we both went to Chapman in OC and now we live in Arizona together! One day Grif told me we had a “business dinner” we never have ever had one of those so I was definitely skeptical. So I got my hair done, nails, spray tan, the works just in case! And then he took me to my childhood backyard in this beautiful garden area and his best friend Brock was there playing “Marry Me” by Train on acoustics, and a photographer was there to capture it. And then he got down on one knee, I promised myself when that day came I’d remember every word he said, I don’t remember a thing! And then his friend was waiting on the other side of the gate in a full chauffeur outfit to take us to dinner, and then we went to our family country club down the street and I walked into 80 of my very favorite people in the whole wide world. All of our bridesmaids and groomsmen, both of our families, extended family, and family friends who hold a special place in our hearts were all there in that one room, it was perfect! I have never had a surprise done for me, I usually catch on to things and I had no idea they all would be there, I was truly speechless. I may have had an idea an engagement was maybe coming… But I never could have dreamt of a better night. And then every single person came back to our house and we played music and danced the night away in our pool house. I felt like I was living in a fairytale for the next week. It was the best engagement ever! And true foreshadowing of what the wedding was/is going to look like celebrating our special night on November 13th, 2021 the same place we celebrated our engagement.

We both have a strong faith in God, we love to be active and play golf and work out together. We have a Red Golden Retriever named Sailor, who is our love bug! We love doing things with her and taking her on walks! Grif loves to karaoke, I love to watch! He really honestly just makes life fun. If we’re going out to do something we will have the best time whatever it is! We love being with our family and friends and planning trips with them, living life together and to the fullest. How would you describe your style as a couple? I think we’re really similar in some areas and also different. We both have been athletic and the good kind of competitive our whole lives. And I think because we met so young, and have dated for so long we grew together and evolved together, which is really neat and special. We are who we are because of each other, but also let one another be who the other person is and have so much respect for one another. I think our styles are a little more different in the sense of he’s the beach boy at heart and so he could wear no shoes, board shorts, and be more casual. I think I have a ton of casual aspects to me, but I also like to get dressed up. I love anything with a ruffle, something classy but youthful and cute. I love a cute dress with flip-flops. And he wears jeans a t-shirt and cool tennis shoes, and is obsessed with surfer-type hats! He’s learned to get more dressed up. He had never worn a collared shirt before we met. We totally complement each other in different ways! I think our style is youthful, timeless, FUN, and also our style is so me and his is so him.

I love how timeless and just gorgeous all of Valorie Darling Photography Collective photos are! It looks like the people. I love that in 50 years the photos are just as beautiful/will be just as beautiful! Your photos are stunning in every way!! Grif and I’s wedding is truly so special because of the family and friends that we get to celebrate with. We’re both some of the very first people in our lives to get married, and so we just planned the wedding how we wanted it to. Our wedding is really special having it at my childhood home. The house I grew up in is the house that every family and family friend comes over to for Easter, Christmas, or a Friday night because my parents love to entertain. My Mom is incredible at making a home, a party, anything so beautiful, timeless, gorgeous, and feel like home. My mom makes a party of 5, or a party of 100 feel just as special, just as homey, and just as beautiful. So it’s really special to have all of our family and friends celebrate in a home that really feels like home for so many. Our wedding also has this almost theme of a Ralph Lauren wedding, every single room in my parent’s house has at least something from Ralph Lauren whether it’s a pillow, couches, or plates, my Mom has always been inspired by his timeless beauty. And so in planning our special night we used a “Ralph” mindset with trying to create a “homey”, classy, elegant, and true timeless beauty of a night.

Vineyard Inspired Private Estate Wedding in Paradise Valley

One thing the pandemic brought in spades is the art of perseverance. For this couple the third time planning their wedding was the charm, and oh how charming the wedding turned out to be! Mandy Marie Creative planned an intimate day filled with warm neutrals that has stolen our hearts. Floral design by Bloom & Blueprint is as romantic as it as mesmerizing. You can feel the joy of the day artfully captured in the imagery by Mary Claire Photography, see every meaningful moment inside the full gallery.

From Mandy Marie Creative… The third time was the charm for this beautiful “Covid-Wedding” couple! As the story goes, Megan and Duane originally planned for a vineyard wedding in northern California at the beginning of 2020. Eventually, the family decided to move the celebration to their home in Paradise Valley to allow a bit more control over their celebration. Yet, they didn’t want to lose the aesthetic of the original Napa Valley vineyard-style venue. From the arched entryways to the exquisite courtyard and water feature, Megan and Duane’s Vineyard-inspired residence in Paradise Valley, Arizona, made for the perfect location for the couple to say their long-awaited “I do’s” on a perfectly sunny and warm November day. To complement the Tuscan architectural details, the Mandy Marie Creative team developed a warm, modern, and intimate wedding design concept that left this couple (and family) in awe.

Picture warm neutrals with a touch of blush and mixed metal accents. The couple wanted to utilize both the front and back of the home so that each portion of the event felt intentional. They started the celebration in a large yard where the ceremony took place before moving near the resort-style pool in the back yard for cocktail hour. Next, guests were guided into a courtyard dinner space, where a clean-lined tablescape with 3000+ feet of hanging greenery (like Beaulieu Gardens, only more significant) waited for them. Guests enjoyed wine pairings with a four-course meal underneath a canopy of twinkle lights and greenery surrounding a forty-foot-long water fountain.

After dinner, guests were escorted to the backyard for cake-cutting and dancing. The monogrammed dance floor was built over a custom sub-floor that leveled out a 15′ deep retaining lawn. Intentionally using this last space was important to Megan and Duane so they could enjoy an epic dance party late into the evening! Perhaps the most impressive part of this design was the three-hundred and fifty floating orbs that hung directly over the dance floor, backed by a beautiful stage with three floral arches. Guests walked away with heels in hand, sharing their dance party and overall experience left a highly memorable experience. There were so many moments of surprise and delight, from the Beaulieu-style hanging gardens at dinner to the pyrotechnics to the surprise father-daughter dance. Megan and Duane’s wedding was undoubtedly worth the wait!

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Garden Wedding at Four Seasons Scottsdale Complete With 5 Epic Floral Arches

Walking down the aisle to marry your soulmate, is one of the most memorable walks you’ll ever take, but imagine walking down the aisle under 5 stunning floral arches? Imoni Events created this dream-like ceremony at the Four Seasons Scottsdale with Carte Blanche for this bride and groom and (in only 90 minutes!) transformed everything for the reception, which felt like you walked into a secret garden. With heartfelt moments around every corner, Elyse Hall Photography captured all of the love at this garden desert day. See the full gallery and read on to hear all about the couple’s meaningful rehearsal dinner and western welcome party!

From Elyse Hall Photography… Kharissa and Rob kicked off their wedding weekend with an intimate rehearsal dinner hosted on the patio of Talavara at Four Seasons Scottsdale. We incorporate moon lanterns as a nod to Kharissa’s grandparent’s wedding.

They had moon lanterns all throughout their reception and we thought it would be fun to incorporate those throughout the dinner with their closest friends and family. We also had custom menus made for each place setting that shared the love stories of their grandparents and parents since all six couples are still married.

Following the rehearsal dinner was their western welcome party hosted in Proof at Four Seasons Scottsdale. They welcomed their guests with prickly pear margaritas and live country music. They also served a variety of southern inspired food as a nod to Nashville, where they are currently living.

The wedding day was full of love, flowers, and heartfelt moments. The ceremony consisted of 5 arches that Kharissa and her father walked down to marry the love of her life. We then flipped the ceremony space into the dinner in 90 minutes. We moved all of the arches, added lighting, and created the head table of their dreams. We incorporated their adorable pup throughout the wedding day on the signature drink and a few pillows for the lounges. We ended the night with a surprise birthday cake, sparklers, and the band singing happy birthday for the groom’s 30th birthday at midnight.

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Majestic Mountain Views And Darling Details Make This Arizona Wedding A Must-See

Majestic mountain views and darling details make this Arizona wedding a must-see. Imoni Events planned a picture-perfect day in shades of white, cream, blush, and black, and Lux Florist brought our couple’s Big Day dreams to life with fabulous florals from the ceremony to overhead on the reception dance floor. The love of the day is artfully captured in the elegant imagery by Rachel Solomon Photography, visit the full gallery for a closer look at all the lovely.

From the bride… Kevin and I dated for about 7 years before he proposed to me down in Cabo on a romantic sunset cruise! While Kevin and I are born and raised in Kansas City, we both enjoy the climate, beauty (and golf) in the Scottsdale, AZ area. We knew we wanted to keep our wedding intimate, and both always dreamed of a destination wedding, so Scottsdale it was! Scottsdale holds so many amazing venues, however, we absolutely fell in LOVE with El Chorro in Paradise Valley and their gorgeous event lawn. It was everything we were looking for: a breathtaking background and setting with Camelback Mountain, the ability to have the ceremony and dinner outdoors, and still plenty of gorgeous space indoors for dancing, drinks, and dessert! Being that this was a destination wedding for us, a wedding planner was a must, and I could not have done any of this without Jenni Thye and her team at Imoni Events. Jenni began by asking for words to describe the wedding we envisioned, and it was simple: dreamy, romantic, elegant, comfortable, and breathtaking. I’ve always thought Coco Chanel said it well, “Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance.”

With the help of Imoni Events, our color scheme came to be whites, champagne, black, and a very light/soft blush that looked “dreamy” against the desert and mountain setting. We worked with the ever-talented Cynthia at Lux Florist who made my floral vision come to life. Tall and full arrangements of flowers in the setting for the ceremony carried over to the table centerpieces. They were stunning atop the romantic lace “White Anita” overlay with “Latte Satin” underlays from Nuage Designs. The evening then transitioned inside to a fun, hip, elegant, and comfortable feel for the dancing, drinks, and dessert! The black, blush and champagne colors came to life there, especially with the black and white checkered dance floor that highlighted our choreographed first dance together (I was a dancer and dance teacher), along with a greenery-filled ceiling and gorgeous floral chandelier! Our dog, Stella, even got some time in with “Stella’s Signature Cocktails” thanks to Heidi at Idieh Design who put together a perfect cocktail sign featuring Stella.

Everything came together so beautifully, and I am forever grateful for how Rachel Solomon Photography captured the day perfectly for us to remember every detail. The entire day and evening were absolutely breathtaking, everything I had ever dreamed of and more! We were beyond grateful for the amazing support of our families and friends, all traveling near and far to be there with us. The special evening was all made possible because of the direction and guidance of so many wonderful vendors, who all saw my vision and made it a reality! This wedding dream team carried out every one of our envisioned details impeccably, and truly made our evening a dream come true!

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Modern And Chic Scottsdale Wedding Full Of Fun

This formal affair is all about effortless, elegant style. Some Like It Classic planned the picture-perfect wedding day in Arizona, filled with exquisite details like a custom seating chart adorned with pampas grass and velvet dressed reception tables. Organic floral arrangements by Carte Blanche Design added a classy, bohemian touch that carried throughout the design. Every magical moment was artfully captured in the imagery by Elyse Hall Photography, visit the full gallery for a closer look.

From Elyse Hall Photography… As the pandemic hit many industries hard, receiving product orders had lasting effects on the wedding industry. For Brianna and Austin, it was their stationary. With invitations stuck in Australia and little hope of arriving on time to send to guests, the groom decided it was time to pivot. A graphic designer by trade, Austin took it upon himself to design new invitations for their big day. The result was anything but second best.

In the forefront of the iconic Camelback Mountain, Brianna and Austin said their vows in a heartwarming, religious ceremony surrounded by their wedding party dressed in timeless neutrals. A custom statement seating chart display created by The Details Duo adorned with pampas, welcomed guests from cocktail hour to dinner where velvet dressed tables awaited.

Lounge furniture gave a functional design element that filled the space with a minimalist look. With every detail thoughtfully chosen, this postponement was a day worth waiting for.

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This Inspiration Shoot Is Proof That Love Can Conquer All

When life hands you lemons, make lemonade! This inspiration shoot is proof that your destination wedding plans can still be brought to life in your own backyard. Outstanding Occasions planned a day that demonstrated that no matter the circumstances you can create beauty anywhere. From the hand-tied bouquets that also served as guests’ escort cards to custom floral drinks, each detail feels intentional and special. LUX Wedding Florists filled the day with fabulous flowers, and Elyse Hall Photography artfully told a story of love overcoming all in her imagery. See it all in the full gallery.

From Elyse Hall Photography… At a time when most couples couldn’t wrap their head around revisioning, the plans of what once was to what now could be, we felt the need to show how truly beautiful and celebratory an intimate wedding can be. So from the desire of celebrating beauty, diversity, intimacy, and love came our styled shoot vision.

The design vision for this shoot was to feel like a soft and romantic outdoor celebration that had layers of classic, whimsy, and romance. Each detail was carefully selected to play a nod to European details and textiles while still feeling fresh and modern with monochromatic color schemes.

The tablescape was set in monochromatic linens and plate ware with vintage style flatware rounding out each place setting allowing the soft whimsical blush floral to stand out amongst the romantic candles. We hand-selected a beautiful real couple and group of diverse extras to showcase in the shoot to show that not all weddings fit into the same mold, and different is even more beautiful.

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A Rustic El Chorro Wedding With Subtle Hints of Tuscan Flair

Consider today’s stunning desert wedding at El Chorro planned by Details Darling to be your perfect blueprint for a rustic celebration with subtle notes of Tuscan charm, thoughtfully tucked into every curated detail. Carte Blanche kept the floral arrangements timeless in style with a classic color palette of blush, taupe and sage. To see all the aww-worthy details, including an adorable cactus-inspired cake topper, don’t miss out on the full gallery – all captured by Rachel Solomon Photography!

From the Bride… Vin and I met in college in New York City. We were friends at first, and after one fateful Halloween night our Sophomore year we started dating and haven’t looked back – that was 10 years ago!. As a native Arizonian, I was excited to show our east coast friends and Vin’s family the beauty of the Southwest. When Vin and I got engaged, I knew for sure that I wanted to have the celebration in my hometown.

Following our engagement, Vin and I flew to Arizona for the Christmas holiday. While we were there, we decided to spend a day visiting venues with my parents. We went to several, beautiful options, but I already knew I wanted it to be at El Chorro – I mean how could you not… It’s beautiful! Vin, being the practical one, wanted to see every option that Phoenix had to offer before visiting El Chorro, but he also fell in love the moment he stepped on sight. We booked it that day! After we booked our venue, I immediately enlisted my friend and (conveniently) amazing wedding planner, Mackenzie Swift, to help plan and design our special day. Vin and I worked together to plan the wedding of our dreams, and Kenzie was there every step of the way to take our vision and put it into action. I can’t stress enough how much of a lifesaver Mackenzie was throughout the process! Like most couples getting married over the past year, we had a slight hiccup in our planning journey, and that hiccup is called ‘Covid-19’. We ultimately postponed our wedding, but being the optimists that we are, we were excited to have additional time to fine-tune our big day!

Along the way, one thing that we did have a big opinion on was the food – something that Vin and his big Italian family were very enthusiastic about. El Chorro was super accommodating with all of our food requests. Food was such a great opportunity to blend our two backgrounds together – Southwestern Tacos during cocktail hour and a pasta course added before entrees. Sure enough, El Chorro did not disappoint on the day of the wedding, and we ate what felt like 10 different meals that day, each better tasting than the previous. I can assure you no one left the wedding hungry!

The day of the wedding was truly magical! Our rustic, Tuscan theme provided our guests with a relaxed and beautiful atmosphere. After a tumultuous year, we wanted the big day to be a celebration of friends and family, and it was just that. The JJs band was absolutely incredible, and our guests let loose on the dance floor that night! We finished off the evening with our favorite dessert, ice cream sandwiches from Churn.

Our wedding would not have been what it was without the amazing support from our friends and family, and the creative direction from our vendors, especially our wedding planner Mackenzie Swift of Details Darling, photographer Rachel Solomon of Rachel Solomon Photography, and videographers, Coltin and Brianne of White Locket Films. We were so blessed by this amazing group of people who worked seamlessly together. Because of their collaboration and flawless execution of our creative details, we were able to enjoy all the sweet and joyous moments of our beautiful day!

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Dreamy Desert Wedding Featuring Watercolor Touches Done By The Bride Herself

This dreamy desert wedding features artwork from the bride herself! She painted a watercolor series in pastel desert tones, which was incorporated in everything from the save the dates to a map detailing weekend activities inside the welcome bag. The desert proved hot in more than one way, with the expert help of planning team Revel Wedding Company, who was able to turn the couple’s vision board into a jaw-dropping reality. The expansive and rugged desert landscape was the perfect backdrop for a sensational burst of blooms by Carte Blanche. Elyse Hall Photography captured every magical minute in her artful imagery. You’ll feel as if you stumbled upon a mirage in the full gallery.

From the bride… Mike and I first met while living in Charlotte, North Carolina through some mutual friends. He was so confident and direct from the moment we met, but it was his consistency and persistence that won me over. From day one he has been the most consistent and supportive person in my life.

One weekend in July, we had a casual trip to Telluride planned and it was on that trip, right in the middle of Main Street with everyone cheering, that he proposed. It was so unexpected and so perfect. Not only did he pull off the perfect surprise, but he had flown to North Carolina a few weeks prior for only 12 hours to ask my parents for their blessing in person.

When it was time to start wedding planning we looked at our home states of NC, FL, and then CO before realizing that no matter where we chose would be a destination for a large portion of the guest list. When we thought about our big day, we knew we wanted it to be outside and a well-traveled destination for the guests. Mike suggested we consider Arizona and he was so right!

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The Sophisticated Splendor of This Arizona Affair Will Leave You Starry-Eyed!

Let’s be honest, it takes a lot for us to feel speechless around here… but this sophisticated Arizona affair planned by Outstanding Occasions has succeeded at just that. The couple wed overlooking a mesmerizing mountainous view and had the ultimate dance party on a stylish checkerboard floor at El Chorro! This day was made even more magical with LUX Wedding Florist’s blooming blush, mauve, and cream arrangements resulting in towering centerpieces and a stately cake display! Elyse Hall perfectly captured the sweet memories and love, get inspired by all the details at the full gallery.

From the Bride… Despite both graduating from the University of Arizona in 2012, it was not until we moved to Manhattan that Zack and I finally met through mutual friends. Zack knew from the get-go that I was the person for him. He tried to woo me with weekly rooftop BBQs (my favorite) and fun nights out – but it took me a bit longer to know we were meant to be. It was at a steeplechase horse race in Far Hills, NJ that I realized I could no longer deny his charm and wit and finally agreed to go on a date.

We went on our first date the very next day, and the rest is history. Three years later, Zack popped the question at the Bel Air Bay Club, my favorite childhood spot with incredible LA beach views. Eager to start looking at venues, we planned a whirlwind weekend that took us from LA to Palm Springs to Arizona. The second we walked into El Chorro, we knew it was perfect. The stunning mountain backdrop and the desert vibes felt like a dream location to tie the knot. Living in New York, we knew we needed help on the ground to make sure everything went smoothly.

The best wedding decision we ever made was to hire Rachel at Outstanding Occasions. We truly would not have been able to navigate our 2020 wedding without Rachel. A month out from our big day, COVID hit. Our planned 1. 5 year engagement turned into 2. 5 years and three wedding dates – but on May 2, 2021, we finally got married!

We kicked the night off with our first dance under the stars to take advantage of the beautiful Arizona nights, and after dinner we moved to the dance party inside. The wait was well worth it, because it was the best day and night of our lives and one we will never forget.

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This Citrus Colored Country Club Wedding Is Sure To Steal Your Heart

Hues of orange, coral, tangerine, and peach delight at this Scottsdale wedding full of citrus charm. College sweethearts Cooper and Nicolle turned to Soiree Events Chicago to make their wildest wedding dreams a reality. The goal was to host friends and family at a destination wedding filled with special touches along the way, and from the ceremony set against the mountains to the reception filled with bright and enchantingly beautiful blooms by Mint Green Designs the couple did just that. Every joyful moment was lovingly captured in the elegant imagery by Elyse Hall Photography. Visit the full gallery to take a sip of sunshine.

From the bride… We met during a school competition last semester of our senior year in college. It only seemed meant to be as we met and fell in love doing what we loved most, design and construction, and being surrounded by some of our best friends.

After moving to different cities we stayed together and traveled long distance for two years and it was all very worth it and made us grow even closer. This was where Scottsdale, AZ became very special to us because we’d spend many weekends and holidays here together in the interim.

The main priority for us was to have our closest friends and family present, especially with what was still going on in the world at this time. To make it easy for everyone to travel to the destination and feel at ease for the evening. Our wedding vendors did just that! It all came together seamlessly with the help of our vendors making our vision into a reality.

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Fashionistas Will Love The Chic Details and Bow-Accented Gown of These College Sweethearts’ Modern Affair!

These two college sweethearts tied the knot — with a pretty bow! Nobody can object that the most Vogue-worthy part of this modern occasion was the bride’s blush Alexia Maria gown, accented with a dramatic bow (which Elle Woods would totally wear to her wedding)! George Abrams Events expertly styled Maggie & Trent’s affair at the Royal Palms Resort with a palette of pinks, blues, and white, juxtaposing sleek table settings with the blooming beauty of Floral Bella’s arrangements. Fashionistas — find all the style savvy wedding inspiration you need in the full gallery, chicly captured by Elyse Hall Photography.

From the Bride… Our love story began at the University of Arizona (Bear Down!), where we were college athletes on the men’s and women’s tennis teams. Trent is from Cape Town, South Africa, and I (Maggie) am from Phoenix, Arizona. We would’ve never crossed paths if it weren’t for the game of tennis that brought us both to Tucson. We met on the very first day of school and instantly knew that we both felt a feeling that neither had ever felt before.

We would do anything to see each other, even if it meant occasionally skipping class so that we could spend even a few minutes together. Falling in love with each other was undeniably one of the best feelings in the world. After graduation, we were both fortunate enough to land jobs in Phoenix, where we took the next step and moved in together.

A couple of months after our move, Trent planned an elaborate surprise proposal involving my family and coworkers, which involved him surprising me in my special education preschool classroom where I teach while my family and friends hid in the room. On the morning of our third anniversary, I was utterly shocked when I opened the door to find him down on one knee in my classroom and asking me to spend the rest of my life with him.

And my shock only doubled when my whole entire family and my best friend, who flew in for the occasion from Chicago, hopped out from behind cubbies to celebrate us right away. It was truly the most memorable moment of our lives. After almost two years of waiting and three date changes, we were finally able to have the wedding of our dreams, and it was absolutely worth it!

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This Stunning Desert Wedding Is Filled With Dreamy Details

Say hello to the dreamiest of desert weddings set in Arizona against Camelback Mountain. Revel Wedding Company coordinated a day that will be forever held in the hearts and minds of our couple Tara and Tanner. Beautiful scenery, seasonal cuisine, and an abundance of romantic blooms designed by The Flower Studio combine to create the most magical of wedding days. The love shines in the artful imagery by Kelly Hornberger Photography. Make sure to visit the full gallery for a closer look at all the fun.

From Kelly Hornberger Photography… Tara and Tanner are two Americans living and loving life in London who happened to meet on an app and then realized they went to the same church together. After dating for 2 years and surviving an intense COVID lockdown in London together, Tanner jumped at the chance to propose on a trip to the Scottish Highlands.

From the beginning, they knew they wanted a wedding in Arizona and that it would be a challenge to plan a destination wedding during a pandemic. They chose to have the wedding at El Chorro to give their traveling guests the ultimate Arizona experience with the stunning desert, delicious fun food, and perfect weather!

Tanner’s parents are flower farmers and blew everyone away with the gorgeous florals. A big highlight of the night was the beer burro who brought smiles to guests’ faces and kept it to the Arizona theme.

Magical Mountain Views Bring The Romance In This Paradise Valley Wedding

Framed by extraordinary mountain views, this Arizona wedding has officially stolen our hearts. After our couple had to change their original wedding plans due to the pandemic, they were afraid that a more intimate affair wouldn’t be as special. After what the bride and groom are now calling the “best day ever” they are convinced that they couldn’t have been more wrong. Outstanding Occasions created the dreamiest of days filled with elegance and romance set in the great outdoors. Flowers by LUX Florist make the setting even more sensational. Rachel Solomon Photography artfully captured the love of the day in her beautiful imagery. Make sure to visit the full gallery so you don’t miss a single moment.

From the bride… Steve and I had met back in 2014 through mutual friends, and our whole relationship has been very family and friend-focused. We knew when the time came to plan our wedding, we wanted our big day to have the same feeling of celebrating our love with our closest friends and family.

El Chorro was the perfect venue for our wedding – it is the most beautiful location that combines our love of the Arizona desert with a romantic feeling the moment you walk in. The beautiful views of Camelback Mountain combined with our garden theme were exactly what I wanted.

Dinner on the lawn under the bistro lights and stars was a dream. The smaller guest count, due to the pandemic, ended up being wonderful. We were truly surrounded by our closest friends and family, aside from a few who were unable to travel given the circumstances. We danced the night away with our best friends

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This Couple Pulled Together Their Dream Wedding In Two Months!

When the pandemic put this couple’s Hawaii wedding on pause, these lovebirds decided all that mattered was that they wanted to get married. With the help of Christina Williamson, they changed course on their original wedding plans and instead poured all their love into an intimate Arizona affair. A longtime admirer of Ashley Rae Photography and Love Story Films, the mother-of-the-bride reached out and was surprised when they not only agreed but suggested the ever-talented The Wildflower AZ for incredible floral moments! The results are so pretty you would never think there was a change of plans. See all the love unfold in the full gallery.

From the bride… I got engaged to my best friend and we were eager to start planning our wedding. We quickly decided on a date of 10/28/2020 my birthday Maui, Hawaii. Then due to the pandemic, both sides of the family mutually agreed this was probably not the best idea or time to be traveling.

We decided at least we will be married and together that’s all that matters, so in July we started to plan a wedding for 9/4/2020. My mother had told me about a venue called Royal Palms and I immediately fell in love. It was not my original venue in Hawaii but it still had a tropical feel that went along with my dress.

It may not have been our first plan but I wouldn’t change a thing about it . I simply loved every single detail of the day.

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For These Two Desert Dwellers, the Third Time Was the Charm!

For Emily and Vik, it turns out that third times the charm. The couple had their wedding day rescheduled twice due to Covid-19, but with the help of a powerhouse team of vendors, their third attempt turned into the stuff wedding dreams are made of. Imoni Events saved the day with unparalleled service and the ability to pull things together at the drop of a hat. Beautiful blooms by The Flower Studio in shades of cream, white, and blush make the day feel as if you’re walking through a dream. Images by Rachel Solomon will have you thinking you’re at the wedding itself celebrating with the happy couple. Be sure to check out all the beauty inside the full gallery.

From the bride… Third times the charm, our wedding was planned and rescheduled twice before we were wed on September 26, 2020. That is why I say Jenni Thye of Imoni Events was our lifesaver and therapist, she kept us calm and used her resources to find us another venue that same day our second venue canceled on us.

Throughout our planning we wanted to work off of the desert theme and picked blush pink, white, and natural desert shades as our wedding colors. We wanted our ceremony and reception to be the stars of the show and our vendors did an amazing job to accomplish that.

The wedding planning process wasn’t anything that we had originally thought it was going to be but it was the most magical and amazing day for Vik and I. It could have never been accomplished without our amazing wedding planner, vendors, and venue. It truly took a village to make this wedding happen and we are so thankful for each and every person who had a helping hand along the way!

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A Family Affair Backyard Wedding Complete With Bistro Lights and a U Shaped Dining Table

It’s true — home is where the heart is. We thought we’d seen it all when it comes to backyard weddings, but the sheer beauty of this one proved us wrong! This family affair was a nod to togetherness and social bonding. With plenty of warm candlelight, lush florals, and classic china, Tailyr and Sam enjoyed an evening of love, all thanks to the incredible work of Rachael Ellen Events. To match her elevated backyard wedding, Tailyr wore an effortlessly elegant Sarah Seven gown. We’re certain this celebration was truly one for the family album. To see all the pretty details, take a look at the full gallery of gorgeous images, all captured by Mary Claire Photography.

From Rachael Ellen Events… When Tailyr and Sam became engaged, they weren’t sure what their plans would entail but they knew they wanted to create something intimate and social for those who truly mattered most. Their backyard wedding truly was a family affair, with only their nearest and dearest in attendance. The wedding took place at the groom’s family home where they decorated the yard with bistro lights and a U shaped dining table.

We opted for this design as it felt intimate and inclusive. The tables were adorned with ivory linens, classic china and glassware, modern gold flatware, french blue napkins, and dozens of petite garden inspired arrangements. The length of the tables were covered in taper candles and each place setting was adorned with a rough edge wax seal name card created by Ink & Press Co. Our goal with the design was to create something that felt romantic and incredibly special for the small number of guests who were in attendance.

After the sun set, the bride put on a denim jacket with pearl adornments to match the pearls on her Sarah Seven dress. These pearls were also what inspired the cake design! The guests were served Mexican food from the couples local favorite spot and enjoyed pies handmade by the grooms mother. The grooms sister was the photographer, her sister in law the videographer, and the brides cousin the DJ. The brides mother even did the groups hair!

Despite the twists and turns of this year, they truly made this a family affair to remember. The couple, avid Star Wars fans, made their exit through a tunnel of light sabers.