Danielle and Craig, who met in California but headed to Arizona for their wedding weekend, planned a classically romantic desert wedding at Superstition Mountain Golf Resort. Soft champagne and warm neutrals were paired with subtle pink and navy to make the day a beautiful celebration of love.

I couldn’t help but be intrigued by these images of Craig; Danielle tells us: Craig had wanted the new iPad, but he wanted to wait on purchasing one with all of the wedding expenses. I knew that this would be a great gift but needed to find a way to romanticize it. I waited until the day of the wedding to write a special note to him using one of the apps. My words were along the lines of letting him know he’s my best friend and how much I adore our love story and couldn’t wait to begin a new chapter as husband and wife.

Favorite Moment: The first look allowed Craig and I an opportunity to be alone and to share our thoughts and words of excitement. It was such a special moment that just seemed to stop time as everything around us afterward happened so quickly, and before we knew it- it was all over.

Danielle’s dad made this arch for the ceremony- so sweet!

The property is so versatile- I  love how this image shows barely a trace of the desert but the next one shows the grandeur of the surrounding landscape; Danielle’s family stayed on-site at the Ranch House where they were able to spend time together the whole weekend; the couple even had their rehearsal dinner at the Ranch House the night before.

The decor was a blend of romantic country and desert chic; the lush boxed flower arrangements softened the room and added subtle hits of color; the BBQ dinner menu included tri-tip, ribs, chicken, corn, beans, coleslaw, & green chile cornbread (yum).

Favorite Thing: How well we work together. Our communication has always been right on par which makes for a very easy relationship.

Slightly obsessed with this all white cake- the texture and design are just so gorgeous!

Congratulations Danielle and Craig and thank you for sharing your day with us!

Danielle and Craig’s Real Arizona Wedding Team:

Ceremony and Reception Site: Superstition Mountain Golf Resort

Invitations: Celebrations In Paper

Rentals: Classic Party Rentals

Photographer: John Schnack Photography ::Wedding Planner: Nonny’s Creations :: Caterer: Up n Smoke BBQ :: Cake: Barb’s Bakery :: DJ: MT Sounds :: Bridal Gown: Blush Bridal :: Bridesmaids Gowns: The Dresser :: Suits: Macy’s :: Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist: Glam Lounge Artists :: Officiant: Scott Swanson ::  Transportation: AZ Limo :: Hotel Accommodations: Gold Canyon Resort

Happy Planning from your Arizona Wedding Blog! Kelly

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Kristan and Noel took a day out of their very active lives to slow down and celebrate what makes them unique as a couple (besides keeping up with their chocolate lab Roxy, Noel plays ice hockey, baseball, basketball, and snowboards; Kristan enjoys rollerblading, hiking, surfing!).

Initially, they struggled with their vision for their wedding day decor- they had many ideas but had a hard time making concrete decisions. This is where Some Like it Classic Wedding & Event Design came in! Kristan and Noel hired Amina Michelle to help them focus on the overall look and design for their day.

The beautiful result as described by Kristan: the color palette of purple, charcoal, and ivory created a regal, yet sophisticated ambiance. We incorporated clean, sleek lines throughout our wedding by using a chevron pattern on our invitations, signage, and wedding cake.

3 Words: Sophisticated, Fun, and Memorable

Favorite Memory: We unanimously have to say our “first look” because it was a chance for us to be alone and enjoy each other before all the chaos and excitement of the day and night started.

The Details: We got engaged in Sonoma, California, and wanted to subtly incorporate wine into our wedding. During the ceremony, instead of lighting a unity candle or mixing sand, we exchanged letters to be opened on our anniversary and placed them in a custom-made wine ceremony box with a bottle of Silver Oak, which is our favorite winery.

For the reception, we had custom-made wine bottle labels as the table numbers. The wine bottle labels incorporated the same purple chevron design as the invitations and other signage.

We worked with our Officiant to personalize our ceremony which included stories of how we met, showed our personalities, and described the little things that we love about each other. We wanted to give the impression that our Officiant was a good friend of ours rather than someone we only met a couple of times.

The reception was well-planned and included amenity baskets and personalized signs for the restrooms, a flip-flop basket for the ladies to kick-off their heels, and a live photo booth for our guests to take home a personal keepsake from our wedding. Our guests dined on a meal of filet and salmon while our DJ played up-tempo lounge music rather than jazz or classical music to maintain the unique and fun vibe (who doesn’t like beats while you eats right?).

We included some traditional elements into our reception such as the garter and bouquet toss, and the father-daughter and mother-son dances. For a fun twist on late night snacks, we provided our guests with croissant and english muffin breakfast sandwiches (because who doesn’t like breakfast as a late-night snack?).

The Honeymoon: We spent 6 nights in Maui and stayed at the Sheraton Black Rock on Ka’anapali Beach and island hopped to the Big Island, where we stayed 5 nights at the Fairmont Orchid on the Kohala Coast. We chose Hawaii since we knew it would offer the best balance of relaxation and adventure.

If you could change one thing: {Try} not to stress out too much on the day of the wedding, and {remember} that sometimes you have to relax and improvise. It was the culmination of all of our hard work and we still wanted everything to be perfect. At one point during the day, we looked at each other and came to the realization that no one would even notice if something was out of place, or the MOH’s dress was a different shade of purple, someone from the pool crashing the ceremony, etc. Any of the hiccups that may have happened during that day is what will make it memorable for us.

Notes from the newlywed nest:

Noel is very calm, level-headed, and go-with-the-flow, which is a complete opposite of me (Kristan). Whenever I get worked up or stressed out, he is always there to bring me back to center and put things in perspective. He is my voice of reason, my support system, and my better half.

Kristan is smart, practical, and very meticulous in everything she does. However, she also has a fun, spontaneous side, and is not afraid to let her hair down! My wife is loving, selfless, and puts me and her family before her. Above all else, she makes me who I am and I cannot imagine my life without her.

Kristan and Noel’s Real Arizona Wedding Team:

Ceremony and Reception Site: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch

Photographer: Session Nine Photographers

Bridal Consultant: Some Like It Classic Wedding & Event Design

Florist: Avant-Garde Studio

Caterer & Cake: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch

Entertainment (DJ): Desert House Productions, Dr Drea

Entertainment (Ceremony): String Serenade

Linens and Rentals: Classic Party Rentals

Invitations: Diva Invites

Bridal Gown and Bridesmaids Dresses: Schaffer’s Bridal, Maggie Sottero (bride) & Bill Levkoff (bridesmaids)

Tuxedos: Men’s Wearhouse

Makeup Artist: Makeup By Jen B

Hair Stylist:  Hautie Rouge, Ruca Bowman

Rehearsal Dinner: Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Scottsdale

Officiant: 1st Officiant, Matt Nathanson

Photo Booth: The Live Photo Booth

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Readers, we get to make announcements like this twice a year and it never gets old! Our Summer Fall 2013 issue has landed and it’s brimming with beautiful wedding inspiration and advice worth listening to. Here’s the cover:

The Cover Shoot Team

Location: W Scottsdale

Photographer: Sierra Blanco Photography

Photo Shoot Stylist: Amina Michelle of Some Like it Classic Wedding & Event Design

Jeweler: Isaac Jewelers

Gown: Ian Stuart “Bluebird” available at Mariee Gallery

Tuxedo: Black by Vera Wang provided by Men’s Wearhouse

Makeup Artist: Linda Wagner Makeup & Style

Hair Stylist: Will Zecco

Models: The Agency Arizona, Sam and Adam

Pick up your copy at any of these locations:

BBJ Linen

3191 N Washington #4, Chandler

#480-503-4449

www.bbjlinen.com

 

Celebrations in Paper

(Old Town Scottsdale)

7117 E 3rd Ave, Scottsdale

#480-946-5680

www.celebrationsinpaper.com

 

Classic Party Rentals

3103 E Broadway Rd #400, Phoenix

#602-232-9900

www.classicpartyrentals.com

 

Destiny’s Bride

(Old Town Scottsdale)

7144 East Stetson Drive #200, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

#480-368-8868

www.destinysbride.com

 

Heidi’s Events & Catering

2095 W 15th St, Tempe

#480-491-5254

www.heidisevents.com

 

Honey Moon Sweets

606 W Southern Ave, Tempe

#480-517-9520

www.honeymoonsweets.com

 

Mariee Gallery

8787 N Scottsdale Road #206, Scottsdale

#480-946-4343

www.marieegallery.com

 

Schaffer’s Bridal

15222 N Kierland Blvd, Scottsdale AZ

#480-998-2298

www.schaffers.com

 

Sedona Wedding Studio

1710 West State Route 89A, Sedona AZ

www.sedonaweddingstudio.com

 

Thee Wedding Warehouse

500 N Bullard, Goodyear

#623-536-0995

www.theeweddingwarehouse.com

 

Wedding Accessory Superstore

(101 & Cave Creek Rd)

21043 N Cave Creek Rd #A-8, Phoenix

#602-971-3100

www.thewasonline.com

Happy Planning from your Arizona Wedding Blog~Kelly

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Kristen and Steve’s wedding at the Sanctuary was a laughter-filled affair that blended the desert beauty of Arizona with the unique charm of San Francisco; desert views courtesy of Sanctuary on Camelback and California- inspired details blended together to create a perfect day for this couple who wanted to make the day as personal as possible.

3 words to describe your relationship: Laughter, Love and Adventure

Best moment of the day: The ceremony. It was a perfect reflection of our personalities filled with love and laughter. All of the guests were laughing alongside us when I accidentally said “I do” two minutes into the ceremony (I was excited!), and then forgot to repeat after the priest for which I responded, “Sorry, I’ve never done this before.” Hey, we may not have it all together…but together we have it all.

The outdoor ceremony was picture perfect- Kristen, who grew up in Scottsdale, has always loved Camelback Mountain.

Guests were invited to leave gift cards in a personalized wine box that was gift from the bride’s parents; place cards made from the couple’s favorite Napa vineyards and Ghirardelli chocolate squares at each place setting reminded guests of the couple’s love of all things California. Cocktail hour treated guests to the Sanctuary’s signature Camelback Mountain atmosphere- sparkling light-adorned cacti and trees, luminous fire pits, and views of the desert were aplenty.

Sweetness: A highlight for Kristen was during her father’s speech when he toasted the union of two best friends.

Guests packed the dance floor and goofed around at the photo booth during the night that Kristen and Steve deem “perfect”!

You can get a great sense of the love this couple shares and the fun of the day in their video:

Kristen and Steve’s Real Arizona Wedding Team:

Ceremony and Reception Site: Sanctuary Camelback Mountain

Photographer: Man in the Moon Studios

Bridal Consultant: Sparkling Events by Alison Johnson

Florist: Flowers by Jodi

Videographer: Simply Cinema

Cake: Classic Cakes and Confections

Entertainment (DJ): Got You Covered

Entertainment (Ceremony): Emotion String Quartet

Rentals: A to Z Equipment Rentals

Invitations: Invitations and More

Bridal Gown and Bridesmaids dresses: Schaffer’s Bridal

Tuxedos: Men’s Wearhouse

Makeup Artist: Makeup by Amanda

Transportation: V-One Limo

Rehearsal Dinner: Olive and Ivy

Happy Planning from your Arizona Wedding Blog~Kelly

Officiant: Rev Raymond Rau

 

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Kendra Scott is everywhere…she’s opening  jewelry stores around the nation, she’s making all gals- from housewives to celebrities- a little (or a lot) more stylish, she’s on TV, and her jewelry is going to be in OUR magazine! You’ll see a few of her fresh and very wearable pieces in our Summer Fall 2013 issue hitting newsstands soon so we are celebrating with a giveaway!

This is the Turquoise Harlow Necklace, which could be a very bold addition to your accessory collection…

The Kendra Scott Harlow Necklace in Turquoise is a classic statement piece and favorite of celebrity A-listers. Seven gorgeous, turquoise nugget stones link together for a necklace that can truly transform an outfit. Perfect for brides wanting to add a statement something blue to their big day, this stunning necklace also looks fabulous with an array of colors and prints. Whether worn to add a pop of color to your little black dress or to add pizzazz to your favorite top in coral or leopard, the Kendra Scott Harlow Necklace in Turquoise is guaranteed to garner compliments.

Here’s the fabulously chic Kendra Scott store at Scottsdale Quarter which opened in December

You can have some fun designing the perfect custom bauble- the store features a Color Bar™ wall which beautifully illuminates the entire shop.  You can use one of the two 55″ flat screens or four iPads to design and preview your creation before one of the Color Bar™ experts creates it for you.

Entry for the giveaway is easy: just use this link (http://www.phoenixbrideandgroom.com/newsletter-promo.php) to enter by June 30- we’ll let you know if you are the winner in July via email!

Bonus discount: From June 1st – June 30th, Phoenix Bride & Groom readers can enjoy an exclusive 15% discount online using the code BRIDEGROOM at checkout on KendraScott.com (discount valid online only).

For now, go ahead and shop for the perfect dress or outfit to go with your new Kendra Scott necklace- you are going to be gorgeous!

(Follow Kendra Scott on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest)

Happy Planning from your Arizona Wedding Blog~Kelly

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As we get ready to share the gorgeousness of our newest issue, Phoenix Bride & Groom Summer Fall 2013, we feel proud of what was produced during the creative process these last few months- the people we get to work with, create with and laugh with are such a wonderful group and we are feeling extremely grateful to work side-by-side with them!

This issue will inspire you to push the decorative boundaries of your reception, rethink your rehearsal dinner, glam up your bridal accessories, and so much more. For now, here’s what we CAN show you:

A cute picture of Amina Michelle of Some Like it Classic Weddings and Event Design taking a moment to relax with our cover model (we think it’s cool how you can see the photographer in the reflection). Sierra Blanco Photography brought their unique photographic style to the shoot and we love the result!

Take a goooooood look at this cake. See the details? The fine finish of the frosting?  The one-of-a-kind totally amazing cake stand? The cake was designed by Inspired Sugar and the embellishments and cake stand were created by Victoria Canada of Victoria Canada Weddings and Events. The entire shoot is so gorgeous and full of great ideas- plan to spend some time with it when the issue comes out in June!

(Photo courtesy of: Cameron & Kelly Studio)

We have lots of invitation inspiration for you too- this program is one of our favorites from Celebrations in Paper. It fans out so you can see the individual Wedding Party, Ceremony, and Thank You cards. Beautiful!

 (Photo courtesy of: CWLIFE Photography)

We hope these images piqued your curiosity! Go ahead and stalk these locations- the issue should arrive early to mid-June.

Happy Planning from your Arizona Wedding Blog~Kelly

 

 

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