Prepare to be impressed and inspired at the  Party & Bridal Experience next month at the W Scottsdale.

Phoenix Bride & Groom is delighted to partner with Sensational Events in the production of a fabulous event designed to ease the planning process for the Valley’s discerning brides and grooms.

From cakes to caterers, this event has you covered!

On April 25th from 11 to 4, the W Scottsdale will become a bridal wonderland.  This intimate show boasts an diverse array of premier wedding and event professionals, ready to answer your questions and jumpstart your journey down the aisle.

The Party & Bridal Experience will showcase vendors such as Tri-Rentals Event Specialists, who transform any venue from ordinary to extraordinary, the floral stylings of Angelic Grove, Avant-Garde, Sugar Magnolia and Your Event Florist, and entertainment vendors who will make your heart sing.

Check out the event website at www.partybridalexperience.com for more information and to purchase tickets. This is a must-attend for any couple planning a wedding in the Valley.  And be sure to visit our fabulous advertisers at the show – BBJ Linen, BQ Photography, Ciao Baby Catering, Robert’s Catering, Special Events Table Linens, String Serenade, Twirl and United Parking Systems.

Photo credits:  Header – Sensational Events; Hors D’oeuvres – M Catering by Michael’s; Cake – Exclusive Cakes by Nancy Ray, image by Justine Miller Photography; and Floral Design – Angelic Grove, image by Sedona Bride.

At the Phoenix National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) Event Elements competition this summer, the Tokyo-themed tabletop designs were unbelievably gorgeous.

Check out first place and people’s choice winning design by Cicely Rocha-Miller of Life Design Event Planning. Love the fun layered linens and frilly chair covers. And notice how the spectacular floral display doesn’t have to block your view of your tablemates. We covered Cicely’s own wedding a couple of years ago, and we’ve watched over the years as her talent grows and grows.

Now for a different take on Tokyo, we turn to Brady’s award-winning style (2nd place at NACE Event Elements, btw). The fab bamboo structure is eye-catching in its own right, but we are in love with the orchids as they wind their way down to a splashy display at the base. The sumptuous linens are a prefect complement to the Asian tableware in red, black and white. And how about those menus?

One last word on the Tokyo piece of the competition and we’ll stop blathering and go get some sushi. Don’t you just love this cake by Let Them Eat Cake? Fabulous!

All photography by our great friend Stuart Thurlkill at Eyes2See.