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.
Photography: Elyse Hall Photography | Event Planning: Imoni Events | Floral Design: Carte Blanche | Wedding Dress: Carolina Herrera | Wedding Dress: Galia Lahav | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid | Groom's Attire: Emporio Armani chez Numeriks Access | Groomsmen's Attire: Nordstrom | Wedding Venue: Westlake Village Four Seasons | Draping and Lighting: Divinity Lighting | Entertainment For Wedding Day: Gold Coast All Stars | Entertainment For Welcome Party: Western Bred | Escort Card Display: The Details Duo - Custom Escort Display/Photo Backdrop/Cards | Glam Squad: Mischief Makeup AZ | Glam Squad: Pin and Primp | Linens: Nuage Designs | Paper Goods: Victoria York Design | Photobooth: Mir Mir | Rentals: Prim Rentals | Rentals: Event Rents- Phoenix