We can’t get enough of the color scheme of Suzanne Clifton and Michael Dixon’s wedding at the Estancia Club. These colors, illuminated with candlelight, are oh-so romantic.

Deep burgundys and reds appeared throughout the couple’s October celebration, from the elegant table settings to the groom’s richly patterned tie (below).

Guests’ escort cards were delicately hung on a manzanita branch…so pretty!

Spectacular floral arrangements in this color scheme provide a delicious contrast to the desert scenery.

Fabulous cupcakes from La Dolce Pesca!

Of course, our favorite part of the wedding: the blissful look on the newlyweds’ faces!

Thanks to Jennifer Bowen for sharing these images.

Wedding Coordinator: Imoni Events

Floral Design: Flora Europa

Location: The Estancia Club

Invitations: The Invitation Lady

Makeup Artist: Linda Wagner

Hair Stylist: Nya Michelle

Bridal Salon: Destiny’s Bride

Rentals: Tri Rentals Event Specialists

Cupcakes: La Dolce Pesca

One of the many burning questions among brides and grooms:

“Should we see each other before the ceremony or not?”

There are many reasons why you might want to–alleviate those pre-ceremony butterflies, take some pictures so you will have more time at the reception, share a private moment together before you are in front of family and friends.

Those who adhere to tradition can still have pictures together without seeing each other, according to Sarah Hagerty of Hagerty Photography.

She shares these charming images of Rachel and Chase at their recent wedding at Firesky Resort and Spa.

She recalls, “Since this bride and groom, Rachel & Chase decided not to see each other before the wedding for their bride and groom pictures, we did something special.

We set Rachel and Chase up in such a way that they never saw each other until Rachel walked down the aisle with her father, yet we got some awesome pictures of them together beforehand!”

And here they are at their ceremony!

And the lovely couple afterwards, enjoying their time together.

Congratulations, Chase and Rachel!