Boy do I have HUGE news for you! We have partnered with  Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort to offer the opportunity to WIN A DREAM WEDDING at Palacio – the newly revamped, multi-tiered event venue at the resort!

The Grand Prize winner will enjoy a comprehensive wedding ceremony and reception package from Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak and Phoenix Bride & Groom Magazine, complete with food and beverage, photography by Sierra Blanco Photography, flowers and décor by Simply Elegant Event & Wedding Design, videography by Princess Bride, entertainment by Ray the DJ, wedding invitations from The Event Essentials, and wedding cake from Honey Moon Sweets, and the groom’s tuxedo from Mr. Formal and much more valued at $13,205.

The First Place winner will receive a sit-down, three-course plated rehearsal dinner for you and up to 40 guests in the Arizona Room – a private dining space in Rico’s American Grill or in Rico’s Backyard Patio.

The Second Place winner will enjoy an unforgettable one-night stay in a Grand Suite at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort and dinner for two at Rico’s with a bottle of champagne.

Visit the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort website for entry details and official rules but what you really want to know is that what you have to do to enter, right? It’s as simple as submitting a video of no longer than three minutes telling Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak the story of your engagement or how you met and why you would be an exceptional candidate to receive the grand prize. You can do this!

Oh, one more detail that you will want to make note of- the deadline to submit your video is March 23, 2012 so get those ideas flowing! Good Luck!

Happy Planning from your Arizona Wedding Blog!

Kelly

Now that The hub-bub of Black Friday has passed (sort of), we want to share some goodies we came across this week:

-What is “Gourmet Inclusive”? Find out by going to the Azul Fives website! You only have a few days left to book a vacation at the all new Azul Fives resort in Playa del Carmen where they have fabulous deals and discounts available to celebrate their Grand Opening.  

- The Farm at South Mountain is an ethereal venue, perfect for rustic and elegant weddings. They are hosting an Open House on Dec 1 for brides who want to know more about the venue. You will get one-on-one time with the Farm’s representatives and  be able to request a quote for catering (have you seen their delicious menu options? Santa Barbara Catering is amazing!). (see a gorgeous wedding at The Farm here)

- Check out this charming wedding shoot featured on Etsy’s Blog, The Storque. It’s  “A Little Bit Country and a Little Bit Rock ‘n Roll”, 100% cuteness featuring Paloma’s Nest founder Caroline- thanks to her we have the Ring Bearer Bowl! (Read more about Paloma’sNest here)

- And finally, a bit of Winter Wedding inspiration for you: winter cakes from Brides Magazine. Bring on the whites, blues, snowflakes, what have you. In Arizona, we adore winter!

I hope you enjoy your long weekend, whether that means immersing yourself in wedding planning, spending time with your family, decorating for the holidays or even shopping to your heart’s content.

Chatting Soon~ Kelly