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“What really sets our property apart is that we only have one event per day and the bride and her guests get an intimate feel knowing that the property is theirs for that entire day,” notes Kirsten Hertz, event coordinator at the Secret Garden in
Phoenix.
Imagine a spacious, historic home with Spanish-Colonial architecture, wood flooring, cast plaster columns and meticulously crafted wrought iron railings. Set this magnificent home against a backdrop of lush garden landscaping with water features, topiaries and blooming plants, and you begin to get the picture of what a Secret Garden wedding is all about.
Your day begins with your attendants in the Bridal Suite, where you are pampered to perfection by your stylists. Invite your photographer in for some pre-ceremony shots, and then enjoy a glass of bubbly with your dearest friends on the private bridal patio overlooking the property and with a view of South Mountain. Meanwhile, the men are downstairs in the Club room—your guy needs his own space, after all.
When the time comes, you slip down the spectacular staircase to meet your husband-to-be, waiting for his bride in the formal Wedding Garden, surrounded by privacy hedges and stone walls in the Old European style. Following the exchange of your heartfelt vows, join your guests in the Traditions Pavilion, which offers a lovely indoor environment to enjoy this wonderful day.
Don’t get so swept away that you forget to steal a few intimate moments together in the adjacent patio with a romantic fireplace or tour the property with your photographer to capture this moment in time. Since the site is entirely yours, you can relax knowing that everyone on property is there to celebrate your special day.
Like many venues, the Secret Garden offers several levels of service, including an all-inclusive package that incorporates all vendor fees, from catering to photography and everything in between. The Secret Garden will also allow you the choice to bring in all of your own vendors, letting you coordinate your choices as well as manage your own budget. www.secretgardenevents.com
Photography:
Dave Bixler &
Colling Photography
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