Every bride has a unique style when it comes to planning a wedding.  Some gals want simple decor and crazy-fun entertainment while others want appetizers only and floral to rival the Rose Parade. It all comes down to personal style and priorities so when we heard about the new approach to wedding planning at Troon Weddings, we had to dig a little deeper.

What we found is a simple approach to an often complicated process. The bold move to create 4 distinct wedding experiences for brides is nothing short of genius since the focus is on the bride and her priorities. This approach screams “Destination Wedding” to me since the planning seems very streamlined.

The first experience is  “Green” and although we hear this term often these days, the entire experience is designed by Troon for a couple who seeks an eco-friendly wedding. Many of the menu items are from locally grown sources such as Four Peaks ale mustard, Arizona Heritage beef and Fossil Creek goat cheese. The bar options are all organic and/or practice sustainability; the “One Bottle, One Tree” program sponsored by Trinity Oaks winery tells you Troon is serious about maintaining the green elements brides want.

Next is the “Modern” experience which is for a couple who wants a cutting edge and trendy wedding. With this choice your guests enjoy food stations that include a Bruschetta Bar (yum!) and made to order Caprese Salad  station. The trendy vibe continues with swanky liquor options and a “Prohibition” Cigar and Cocktail bar.

If you are more of a laid-back and fun type of couple, the “Social” experience may be right up your alley. This is for the couple that wants to have a great time with their guests at a beautiful location with delicious eats but doesn’t want to fuss over the details.

(All Images Courtesy of Emily Carroll)

And finally, there’s the “Traditional” experience that caters to the bride who wants no classic wedding detail forgotten. It’s a pretty straightforward experience but there are cool enhancements like the Bubble Bar (a champagne bar that offers fruit purees to add to your bubbly) and a Venetian Table, which is a decadent sweets spread.

So one questions lingers: what if you want the appetizers from the Social experience, the bar from the Green experience and the enhancements from the Traditional option? Don’t worry! Troon wants you to have the wedding you envision so they have created an option to mix and match! Perfect.

Happy Planning from your Arizona Wedding Blog!

Kelly

 

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Photography, videography and photobooths are the typical means of capturing wedding day memories and I am a huge proponent of those but have you explored additional ways to document your day? There is a plethora of custom artwork available that is perfect for showcasing your wedding memories.

A friend told me about Susan Woodward  and I knew instantly that I needed to be the friend who tells YOU about her work. They are simple and powerful at the same time.  Check out Susan’s paintings:

 

 

Here’s a bit about her process: I start with either taking the photo myself or using a photo that the client submits to me. I draw the image with pencil onto cotton fiber watercolor paper. I lay in light washes of watercolor paint and build up to heavy darker tones. It usually takes 1-5 hours to complete a painting. I sign the bottom with the name of the subject,the year and of course, my signature.

Here’s a really sweet one of a father and daughter…perfect Dad-of-the-Bride gift, no?

I would be remiss if I didn’t steer you towards Etsy, the fantastical wonderland of all things creative. I found these really cool and modern wall art pieces in the Etsy shop NiceDay4AWhiteWedding ; they make a lovely backdrop to an altar, can be used as reception decor and will ultimately be part of your new home decor. They also make a perfect anniversary gift. It’s impossible for me to choose which I like best- I’ll leave the hard work up to you!

Idea #3 is to combine artwork and your wedding vows. Art Vows has a ton of design options so no matter what your decor, you can probably find a design that fits in with your style. I think this makes a great housewarming gift to give the newlyweds. Here are just a few of the designs available:

(Katagami- Indigo, Artist:  Temma Gentles)

(Gustav Glimt’s “Fulfillment” , Artist: Michelle Rummel)

(Argyle-Precious Metals)

(Love’s Mosaic: Marble and Sandstone, Artist: Robert Saslow)

Part of the planning involved with your wedding is planning to preserve your memories from the day and I see these ideas as beautiful and heartfelt enhancements. Enjoy!

Chatting Soon~Kelly

 

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