Classic Wedding in Paradise Valley

Kristi and Ryan’s beautiful garden-themed wedding was held at the picturesque Trilogy At Vistancia Kiva Club in Peoria, Arizona. The natural beauty of the location inspired the lush pastel color palette of the day. Working with Nicole Arend Wedding and Events, the couple brought to life the colors of a spring wonderland, with blush, lavender, and pale robin’s egg bridesmaids dresses from David’s Bridal and luscious garden arrangements from Ever After Florals, including a showstopping floral arch of hydrangea, garden roses, and swaths of eucalyptus. And, a seating chart on a faux greenery wall was the talk of the cocktail hour! Kristi is radiant in a Blush By Hayley Paige gown fit for a princess and flowing braided curls designed by Amanda Victoria Beauty. Utterly spellbound by each beautiful image from Rachel Solomon Photography!

Lauren and Cheyne were married on a picture-perfect Arizona day at the gorgeous Encanterra Golf and Country Club. Their classic outdoor wedding was inspired by the architecture and beautiful surroundings of the venue. A neutral color palette of ivory, champagne, and gold was accented by accents of pale pink and peach, and Jenny Yoo ‘Annabelle’ gowns in a lovely shade of eggplant provided a vibrant pop of color! We adore the beautiful marigold calligraphy escort cards and menus from The Pretty Paperie Shop. Modern centerpieces from Designer Venues dressed the tables, and hand-painted wine bottle table numbers added a personal touch. Each image from Rachel Solomon is breathtaking!

Lucas and Brooke were married on a spectacular spring day in Arizona at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort. After saying “I Do” at sunset on the resort’s Lagoon Lawn, guests moved into the Palomino Ballroom for an elegant reception. The theme was “Manicured Rustic”, and the reception was a veritable wonderland with candlelight and a mix of jaw-dropping centerpieces from The Flower Studio which evoked the feel of a secret garden. We adore the color palette of cobalt blue, peach and gold, with wood accents to complement the garden feel. Amsale bridesmaids dresses in assorted silhouettes flattered each of the maids, while Brooke is resplendent in a Martina Liona gown from Mariee Bridal. Ashley Gain made sure the day ran without a hitch, and we are head over heels for the gorgeous images from Brushfire Photography!

There’s something so genuinely lovely about Courtney and Greg’s New York-area wedding. Timeless but unfussy, elegant but relaxed, theirs is an event that radiates love and happiness. The Tuxedo Club—a gorgeous mansion set beside a sparkling lake—was the setting for a springtime wedding, and a perfect 70-degree day was a welcome respite from the endless Northeastern cold weather! Courtney is genuinely radiant in her Vera Wang gown and shoes, both with custom alterations by Fidencia Dressmaking. The ballroom at The Tuxedo Club is decorated with many paintings and antiques, and Dramatic Innovation worked with the couple to create florals that complemented the historic setting. We are smitten with each and every image from the wonderful Michele M. Waite!

With the beautiful Santa Barbara coastline as the backdrop and the elegant setting of the Bacara Resort & Spa, you know you have a stage set for perfection, and Brittany and Ahdev’s wedding does not disappoint! Their gorgeous outdoor affair features the most stunning blooms from Camellia Floral Design—dahlias, fluffy roses and hydrangea, and a lovely ribbon-tied bouquet that perfectly complement Brittany’s Romona Keveza gown. We love the chic white linens from La Tavola against deep wooden estate tables, set beneath string lights for the romantic reception. Each and every image from Jasmine Star has us swooning!

Claudia and Greg chose the Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove in Miami for their wedding festivities because the South Florida location represents their family roots but the look of the venue called to mind their former loft in Denver and their current home in Brooklyn. It’s a gorgeous estate by the water, which was a lovely site for an outdoor ceremony. Claudia looked amazing in a Watters gown from RK Bridal, paired with vintage jewelry and blush shoes from BHLDN that remind us of Old Hollywood. Lush blooms of peonies, hydrangeas and roses from Glady’s Flowers are a classic and elegant choice, and we love the earthiness of the dusty miller that’s mixed in Claudia’s bouquet. Thanks to the one-stop help of Exquisite Productions, who coordinated the wedding day, catering, rentals, linens, and DJ for their laid-back reception, Claudia and Greg didn’t have to worry about the details of their day. All of these images from Tega Photography are gorgeous, but we especially love the romantic first look shots at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens!

Audrey and Patrick’s Arizona wedding at the Paradise Valley Country Club was inspired by the timeless elegance of Old Hollywood! Audrey chose a neutral color palette with lots of sparkle. We are head-over-heels for the mismatched metallic bridesmaids dresses and vintage accessories, and Audrey’s lace Allure Bridals gown, they are the epitome of glitz and glam! Beautiful florals from Petals and Lucy were housed in mercury glass vases and raised votive holders, which made the entire ballroom reception glisten. Run over to the gallery to see all of the beautiful images from Amy & Jordan Photography!

Kasey and Sean wanted a relaxed, carefree atmosphere for their destination wedding, so they selected The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island to host their early summer soiree. Working with Yoj Events to plan from afar, they created a classic, timeless feel with a seaside color palette. Kasey found her “dream dress” in a sophisticated Pronovias lace gown, and Sean selected a classic blue suit. We love this beautiful waterside wedding and all of the gorgeous moments captured by Jennings King Photography!

Molly and Paul’s romantic desert wedding makes the most of the stunning mountain backdrop of Red Rock Country Club. The December Las Vegas weather was warm enough for an outdoor ceremony, which featured a positively gorgeous wedding arbor designed by CITY blossoms. Molly embraced having a winter wedding and selected a palette of silver and gray with lush ivory blooms for a simple yet elegant look. Molly accented her Justin Alexander lace gown with a fingertip veil and chic loose waves styled by Amelia C. & Co.. Her gown also held a special surprise for Paul! Molly shares “My husband plays baseball for the NY Mets, and we both agreed to keep baseball out of our wedding decor. But since baseball is such a huge part of our lives, I surprised him with the Mets emblem patch inside my dress as my “something blue”. He saw it for the first time during the garter toss and the look on his face was priceless.” From the joyous ceremony to the reception glimmering with candlelight, there’s so much to love in all of the beautiful images by KMH Photography!

The Ringling Museum is Sarasota’s most spectacular setting, so when Kim and Christian conveyed their vision to NK Productions Wedding Planning, they chose to accentuate the courtyard with lush greenery, white blooms, and pops of burgundy blooms. Victoria Blooms mixed anemones, garden roses, and delphinium to create a romantic, organic feel underneath trees festooned with chandeliers. The scrumptious cake from The Cake Zone was half key lime and half mango—true Florida flavors!—and featured a blue ombre design to add a pop of whimsy and color to the warm and neutral reception. We wish we were basking in the Florida sun and are spellbound by the gorgeous images by Justin DeMutiis Photography!

Meredith and Brinson’s vision for their wedding day was classic, elegant, and timeless. Meredith says “I wanted to be able to look back on our wedding 30 years from now and still love every detail,” and the moment they set eyes upon The Biltmore Ballrooms they knew it was the perfect venue for their Atlanta wedding. Working with Britain Lamon Events and Lindsay Coletta and a neutral color palette with pops of greenery, they designed their ceremony and reception to highlight the Ballrooms’ gorgeous interiors. The ceremony was special for many reasons, not the least of which was their officiant, “Dr. Bob”, 99 years young, a professor at UGA and one of Brinson’s close friends. Guests then enjoyed a spectacular evening noshing on dishes from Bold Catering & Design such as grilled peaches and dancing the night away to the tunes of Emerald Empire Band. We love every moment and know you will be smitten with the images from Rustic White Photography!

When a hurricane mucks up your wedding day plans, what is left to do but to mix it up and go on your honeymoon first! Two weeks after Mother Nature cancelled their ceremony, Mark and Morgan were married on a picture-perfect St. Augustine, Florida day! The Big Event had a huge task rescheduling a complete wedding, but it couldn’t have gone more smoothly, and Morgan says “It was the best day ever!” The couple selected the clean and simple The River House for their reception. Its unfussy atmosphere allowed the focus to be on the marriage and celebration! Aime Peterson Flowers & Event Design accented the ballroom with soft florals in white and cream and pretty gray linens for a pop of color. Mark and Morgan wanted their guests to eat, drink, dance, and have a great time, and we love the joyous atmosphere in the beautiful photos from PSJ Photography!

Months of planning a beautiful outdoor wedding in the desert were almost for naught as thunderstorms threatened to derail Lindsay and Trevor’s Paradise Valley, Arizona wedding. A mere five minutes before the ceremony at Paradise Valley Country Club was scheduled to begin, the sky cleared and sun shined down upon their pretty pink, gold, and silver soiree! White House Design Studio and Ashley Gain Weddings and Events worked with the couple to design a whimsical and chic event full of subtle glam. From Adrianna Papell bridesmaids frocks to sparkly rose gold toppers from CV Linens, mixed metallic sequins set the scene. But nothing could upstage Lindsay, who donned a ruffled Lazaro gown we are head over heels for! Lindsay and Trevor are both Arizona State University alums, and the highlight of the reception was the ASU Marching Band, led by Sparky the mascot, celebrating the newly-married couple. Each image from the always-spectacular Melissa Jill Photography is drop-dead gorgeous!

Rachel and Jacob’s vision was “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and, with a lot of love and a fabulous team of wedding pros, their wedding at Garrison, New York’s Highlands Country Club brought that dream to life! As English teachers, the couple named each reception table after a favorite book. Rachel’s stepmother, Gina Palmer, created illustrations and graphics for all of the stationery, table cards, and menus. Bernadette from The River Garden created romantic and natural florals—with olive leaf, peonies, snapdragons, anemones, and roses—to truly transform the space into a veritable indoor garden! There’s so much sweetness and light in each beautiful image from Nicole DeTone Photography!

Kim and Baback’s St. Louis wedding is absolutely enchanting! The couple wanted their wedding to be very classic and elegant, while giving nods to both of their families and cultures. Baback’s Persian culture was represented in the Sofreh Aghd—the traditional Persian wedding table, where each item on the table has a symbolic meaning for the life of the newly-married couple—and their Roman Catholic ceremony at Saint Francis Xavier College Church honored Kim’s family traditions. Kim’s bouquet from Belli Fiori was wrapped with a lace glove from her paternal grandmother’s wedding and decorated with earrings and charms from her maternal grandmother’s wedding. Their reception in The Coronado‘s ballroom featured soft pastel florals of garden roses, hydrangea and ranunculus, and each succulent (which doubled as place cards and favors) was planted by the bride’s mother. The love that this couple shares comes alive in the gorgeous images from Clary Pfeiffer Fine Art Photography!

Janice and Bertram chose the gorgeous setting of Hartley Botanica for their Southern California nuptials. The lush surroundings were a perfect choice for their intimate garden wedding, which features the most lovely blooms from Twig & Twine. The couple loves to travel, and incorporated their most memorable destination, Mount Kilimanjaro, into their wedding by selecting favors of Klean Kanteen water bottles, which were displayed on a custom installation for the beautiful outdoor reception designed by CCL Weddings & Events. After dinner, guests danced the night away to the tunes of Wayne Foster Entertainment, and were treated to wedding cake from Sweet Lady Jane, Snowflakes Shave Ice, and Calientes Churro Truck! Enjoy each pretty moment from Sloan Photographers!

Cassie and Cameron were married at one of Santa Barbara’s most gorgeous venues, the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. They wanted their wedding to reflect a natural and organic feel, and worked with Wild Heart Events and Ella & Louie to bring their theme to life. Both their gorgeous outdoor ceremony and reception featured swaths of greenery and eucalyptus, with a matching floral crown gracing Cassie’s loose waves. Cassie’s Wtoo gown is perfectly chic, and we adore her bridesmaids’ coordinating pastel frocks. Each and every image from Diana Marie Photography is absolute perfection!

Katie and Brian’s Omaha Country Club wedding is oozing with romance and the prettiest details! The couple’s dreamy day was designed by Lovestru.ck, and the end result was an intimate affair filled with lots of candles, flowers, ivory, champagne, and blush along with fun “pops” of color! A neutral color palette was enhanced with coral and crimson in the florals by Flowers for Special Occasions and we adore the subtle pink ombre wash on the menus from Lovestru.ck. Katie is resplendent in her Hayley Paige gown; her soft updo by Kontempo Salon is perfectly romantic. We are lost in the love Katie and Brian share through these beautiful images from Megan Pomeroy!

Katie and Michael’s pretty, light-filled wedding at Gladstone New Jersey’s Ryland Inn had us at hello! Classic but with a soft and romantic feel, their florals from Jardiniere Fine Flowers blended blush and ivory blooms beautifully. The centerpieces were mixed and matched on each table and featured a mix of hydrangea and roses in wooden boxes and hobnail jars. Katie is a vision in a Jim Hjelm gown from Exquisite Bride and patent Jimmy Choo sandals, and Michael is dapper in a Hugo Boss tuxedo and tie from Vineyard Vines. We simply adore each and every frame from Lindsay Madden Photography!

New Orleans is the epitome of vintage elegance, and Destiny and Blaine’s wedding perfectly embodies the magical presence of the Crescent City. Although the couple both hail from north Louisiana, they make their home in New Orleans, and as Destiny says, “there is no better place to marry the one you love”! Destiny, an interior designer and self-professed “lover of small details”, drew inspiration from both the city’s historic details, choosing the elegant stone courtyard of Latrobe’s on Royal for their gas lantern-lit ceremony and the exposed brick and stucco walls of the ballroom for their reception, and its artistic culture, with local painter Ben Hamburger on hand to paint the night as it unfolded. Maria from Tupelo Honey Design created hand-painted oyster invitations, vintage handkerchief favors, and New Orleans map save the dates. From the first look in Louis Armstrong Park to the second line parade through the French Quarter, they perfectly captured the spirit of their city, and we are completely head-over-heels with each and every detail, and the stunning images from Greer G Photography!