Melanie & Grant - Royal Palms Wedding

Melanie and Grant’s wedding was so dreamy! Beside them being beautiful people, their wedding was absolutely gorgeous!  Melanie and her mom Mary were so fun to work with throughout the entire planning process. They knew they wanted it to feel romantic and modern, and of course include their fur baby Chili wherever possible! Melanie and Grant opted to have a small, intimate ceremony on the secluded Camelback Vista lawn, with just their closest family and friends. The only member of the bridal party was Chili! He shined in his blue neckerchief and you can tell through the photos, he was so excited his humans tied the knot!  Their reception welcomed many more friends and family.  Dining on lawn under the bistro lights, with light and airy centerpieces was truly magical.  They ended the evening with dancing inside.  Every detail they had was thoroughly thought out to completely represent them, and Chili! Their stationery was hand created by a very talented watercolor artist, and they even had a grooms cake that looked like Chili! I hope you enjoy looking through these photos as much as we enjoyed planning and seeing this wedding through to the end!

Vendor All Stars:

Venue: Royal Palms

Photography: Ryann Lindsey Photography

Planning & Coordination: Stephanie with A Day to Cherish Weddings

Dress: Bella Lily Bridal

Rentals & Lighting: Bright Rentals

Cocktail Tables: Wood n Crate Rentals

Hair & Makeup: Something Beautiful Styles

Alterations: Tailored in White

Florist: LUX Florist

Video: Christopher Innes Films

Band: Lucky Devils Band

Pet Attendant: Wedding Tails

Cake: A Bakeshop

Ali & Chad - Arizona Country Club Wedding

It was so much fun to be a part of the planning for Ali and Chad’s wedding!  They both were such a joy to work with!  They decided on a periwinkle blue color pallet with rustic elements woven in.  I fell in love with the blue floral linen, and so happy they did too! Their flowers were spot on to their vision, and we had such an amazing vendor team to make the day run smoothly and perfectly for the couple and their guests.   

Vendor Team!

Planning & Coordination: A Day to Cherish Weddings(Stepanie)

Photography: Rachel Solomon Photo

Venue: Arizona Country Club

Dress: Schaffers Bridal

Stationery: Designed with Amore

Linens: BBJ Latavola

Rentals: Event Rents

Hair | Makeup: HVH Artists

Rentals: Bright Rentals

Floral: LUX Wedding Florist

Cinematography: Something New Media

Band: Sapphire Sky

Cake: A Bakeshop

Stefanie & Justin

Another lovely wedding day at the Sanctuary Resort that we are so excited to share! Stefanie and Justin had an intimate wedding with close friends and family in the most beautiful setting. Images from Kyla Jeanette Photo!

Vendor Team!

Venue: Sanctuary Resort

Photo: Kyla Jeanette Photo

Planning | Design | Coordination: A Day to Cherish Weddings

Video: Shutter and Sound

Rentals: Event Rents

Makeup: Makeup by Kyra B

Bars and Furniture: Prim Rentals

Floral: Flower Studio

Band: Lucky Devils Band

Dessert: A Bakeshop

Linen: Latavola Linen

Dress: Kleinfeld Bridal, Pnina Tornai

Melissa & Matt - El Chorro Wedding

Melissa and Matt’s wedding was so much fun to be a part of!  We initially started planning in May of 2019.  Yes, Melissa and Matt were one of our many Covid Couples who had to reschedule their wedding, not once, but twice!  They were absolute troopers through the entire process, and never got down throughout any of the planning.  Their vision was to host a romantic and classy wedding for their friends and family who mostly were traveling across the country.  They wanted to showcase what Arizona has to offer, and did not disappoint with a lovely ceremony and intimate dinner reception on a gorgeous lawn facing Camelback Mountain.  The beautiful flowers of blush, ivories and pops of brighter pinks were perfect accents to the greenery of the property and along the tablescapes.  They wanted to bring the outdoors inside the ballroom for their dancing reception, and the groom had a little surprise for everyone once they got in – he sang the first song of the night once the dancefloor opened up!  Everyone had an absolute blast partying with their newlywed couple, and it was so amazing to be a part of this journey with Melissa and Matt.  Congratulations you two!!

Planning & Design: A Day to Cherish Weddings - Stephanie

Bridal Gown: Mariee Bridal

Bride’s Hair & Makeup: Hello Beautiful Weddings

Bridal Party Hair & Makeup: Kensington MakeUp 

Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie

Cinematography: New Chapter Cinema

Desserts: Ruze Cake House

Entertainment: Lucky Devils Band

Florist: Carte Blanche Design

Menswear: Generation Tux

Photography: Jessica Q Photography

Rentals: La Tavola Linen | Event Rents | AZ Retro Rentals | Scottsdale Farm Tables

Stationery: The Details Duo | Minted

Transportation: Jet Limousines

Venue: El Chorro

Carson & Garrett - El Chorro Wedding

After a dreadful 2020, Carson and Garrett’s wedding was our first full wedding of 2021 and boy was it a breath of fresh air! It was SO good to be back in action and with some really amazing people on top of it. The entire wedding party, family and vendor list just made this day amazing from start to finish. I have never seen so many guests still on the dance floor for the LAST dance of the night! Enjoy the photos perfectly captured by the talented Jaimee Morse Photography!

AMAZING AMAZING VENDORS!!!

Photography: Jaimee Morse Photography

Planning | Coordination: Cara - A Day to Cherish Weddings

Venue: El Chorro

Band: New Soul Brigade

Hair | Makeup: HVH Artists

Floral: LUX Florist

Rentals: Prim Rentals

Videography: Simply Cinema

Cake: A Bakeshop

Dress: Sarah Seven Bridal

Officiant: Mark Culbertson

Carly & Josh - El Chorro Wedding

What a beautiful and magical day Carly and Josh’s wedding was! They both have such a keen eye for details, and really wanted to give their out of town guests an amazing wedding weekend experience. They hosted events throughout the entire weekend, with it all leading up to their wedding day. The weather was perfect, the flowers were beyond beautiful, and all of their rental details came together to make the perfect evening. Not to mention, a little surprise for the bride, planned by the groom, of a choir to perform during their first dance. So romantic!! We hope you enjoy their wedding as much as we did.

Venue: El Chorro

Planning & Design: A Day to Cherish Weddings

Photography: Pinkerton Photography

Cinematography: Serendipity Cinematography

Floral: Carte Blanche Design

Entertainment: Desert House Productions

Ceremony Musicians: Sweetwater Stings

Bridal Hair & Makeup: Brides by Enrique

Bridal Party Hair & Makeup: Kensington MakeUp

Cake & Desserts: Paula Jaqueline Cakes & Pastries

Linen Rentals: La Tavola

Dinnerware & Table Rentals: Event Rents

Furniture Rentals: Retro Rentals

Cotton Candy: Arizona Sunsets Cotton Candy

Bridesmaid Gowns: Kennedy Blue

Transportation: Jet Limousine

Andrea & Mark - Omni Montelucia Scottsdale Wedding

So excited to post this beautiful wedding! Andrea and Mark are such a great couple, and I had so much fun being involved in their wedding planning! With many of the guests traveling from all over the country, the bride and groom wanted to showcase the beauty Arizona has to offer. We hope you enjoy this wedding as much as we did!

Creative Team -

Venue: Omni Montelucia Scottsdale

Planning & Coordination: A Day to Cherish Weddings

Photography: Melissa Jill Photography

Cinematography: Serendipity Cinema

Floral: Butterfly Petals

Hair & Makeup: Makiaj Beauty

Entertainment: Desert House Productions

Officiant: Reverend Rick Bell

Photo Booth: Rendezbooth

Wedding Cake: Paula Jaqueline Cakes & Pastries

Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen

Rentals: Event Rents

Stationery: Celebrations in Paper

Hand Lettering: Unika Collections

Bridal Boutique: Schaffer’s Bridal

Bridal Gown Designer: Hayley Paige

Tux Rentals: The Black Tux

Mishay & Rob - El Chorro Wedding

Mishay and Rob’s day was a special one. From start to finish it was stunning, romantic and joyous! They have style, grace and a beautiful family. It was SUCH a pleasure to be a part of this planning process and wedding day. Our vendors were a dream and even the sprinkle of rain for a brief moment during the ceremony lead to a post ceremony rainbow! Thank you to El Chorro for another seamless event and Jessica Q for her photography genius to capture it in all it’s beauty! Enjoy :)

Creative Team -

Venue: El Chorro Weddings

Photography: Jessica Q Photography

Planning and Design: A Day to Cherish

Entertainment: Lee Perreira

Floral: Sarah’s Garden

Photobooth: The Fotobooth Bus

Linens: LaTavola

Beauty: Makiaj Beauty

Cake: Paula Jacqueline Cakes

Rentals: Prim Rentals

Video: White Locket

Rachel & David - El Chorro Wedding

I am so excited to post this wedding on the blog!  This was such a fun, beautiful wedding and an even more fun and lovely couple.  Rachel and David wanted an intimate affair with their closest friends and family, most of whom were traveling, to experience the beauty of the Arizona desert. Rachel loved the idea of using coppers, blush tones and rose golds, and I must say we loved this idea as well! It was so feminine without being too girly, and definitely gave a nod to the Arizona desert vibe.  A smooth planning process, beautiful setting, amazing vendors and of course, a loving couple, made this wedding one of our favorites to work on! 

Planning and Design: A Day to Cherish Weddings

Venue: El Chorro

Photography: Pinkerton Photography

Floral: Butterfly Petals

Stationery: Etsy, Minted and Wedding Paper Divas

Hair & Makeup: Kensington Makeup

Cake: Ruze Cake House

Officiant: Your Dream Ceremony

Ceremony & Cocktail Music: Allegro Quartet

Reception Entertainment: MT Sounds

Transportation: The Driver Provider

Rental Furniture: Prim Rentals

Rental Chairs: Inspired Environments

Rental Chargers: Event Rents

Rental Goblets: Fancy Lou Designs

Rental Flatware: Classic Party Rentals

Rental Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen

Jillian & Todd - Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia Wedding

What can I say about Jillian and Todd. From day one, planning with them was an absolute blast. Every single meeting we laughed, joked and had a fantastic time. Jillian had a vision, was very decisive and SO easy to work with. Their entire family and bridal party was a dream and I could not be happier with how their wedding day turned out. We had a fantastic list of vendors (check them out below) and Mike Olbinski captured the day with perfection! Best wishes to one of the sweetest couples we know!!

Planning and Design: A Day to Cherish Weddings

Venue: Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia

Photography: Mike Olbinski Photography

Stationery: Celebrations in Paper

Floral: The Flower Studio

Makeup: Sarah San Marco

Hair: Getaway Studio by Danielle

Cake: Paula Jacqueline

Officiant: Mike Kennedy

Ceremony Music: Sweetwater Strings

Reception Entertainment: Desert House Productions

Lighting: Karma Event Productions

Chair Rentals: Classic Party Rentals

Linen Rentals: La Tavola Fine Linen

Janea & Austin - The Secret Garden

From the start of the planning, Janea and Austin were a dream to work with Their light is so bright and their love for each other so evident. What a joy these two were! Their wedding day was full of so much happiness it was just one of the best wedding days we have ever been a part of. And to top it off, we had the chance to spend it with some of our favorite photographers! Check out these beautiful photos captured by Andrew Jade Photography!

The awesome vendor team:

Venue - Secret Garden Event Center

Coordination - A Day to Cherish Weddings & Celebrations

Photography - Andrew Jade Photography

Entertainment - Mancini Entertainment

Floral - Rita's Floral Design 

Cake - Inspired Sugar

Officiant - Mike Kennedy 

Photobooth - Clique Photostation 

The 2016 A Day to Cherish Weddings Team

Well, 2016 is winding down and I am LONG overdue at posting this but wedding season came and swept us up with client meetings, rehearsals and wedding after wedding. Now that we have a bit of time to catch up, I want to share a special post! Without these ladies, I (Cara) could never survive. They help me keep ADC in motion and are my saving grace on each and every wedding.

The girls here at A Day to Cherish Weddings love to see everything come together on wedding day, from hair and makeup, to the dress, to the decor and to the perfect vows.  We also love getting all dolled up and posing for the camera!  Usually, we are running around behind the scenes, but this summer, we had the chance to relax and unwind at the beautiful Omni Resort at Montelucia and spend some girl time taking new team photos.  HUGE Thanks to the talented Sarah San Marco and Tracee Clemons for some outstanding makeup, and to Annie Randall Photography for capturing our awesome team.  We had so much fun getting dressed up and just being together.  We hope you enjoy these photos as much as we do!

Venue: Omni Resort at Montelucia

Photographer: Annie Randall Photography

Makeup: Sarah San Marco/ Tracee Clemmons

Nikita & William - Arizona Grand Resort Wedding

I am SO excited to blog these photos!! Nikita and Will's wedding was SUCH a pleasure to be a part of. I mean, these photos are to die for. They could be the most beautiful, photogenic couple ever and Jane Z Photography captured it perfectly! The planning with these two was such a treat and everything turned out even better than we imagined. I can't thank all of our vendors enough and hope you enjoy these images as much as we do! 

Our amazing vendor team!

Planning, Design and Coordination: A Day to Cherish Weddings & Celebrations

Reception Venue: Arizona Grand Resort

Ceremony Venue: St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Photographer: Jane Z Photography

Videography:  - Robles Video - See the Video HERE!!!

Floral: Avant Garde William & Co. Floral Design

Linens:  LaTavola Fine Linen

Rentals: Classic Party Rentals

Transportation: Beverly Hills Rent-A-Car

Transportation: Dunn Transportation

Hair/Makeup: Pooja Mehta

DJ: In the Mix Entertainment

Reception Lighting: Karma Event Lighting

Cocktail Lighting: Sound Lighting F/X

Drape: Quest Drape

Photobooth: Snapbooth

Rental Furniture: Prim Unique Rentals

Lisa & Sergio - Phoenix Art Museum Wedding

I just adore Lisa and Sergio! I am so excited to share these  photos of this loving couple. I always enjoyed our time together at meetings, the way they interacted with each other, their style, choice in music, I could go on and on! This winter inspired wedding at the Phoenix Art Museum, shot by Pinkerton Photography was a wonderful way for us to close up our 2015 year of weddings. As if her hair isn't just perfect, check out her bouquet!!! 

Huge thank you to all of our amazing partners!

Venue: Phoenix Art Museum

Photography: Pinkerton Photography

Planning & Coordination: A Day to Cherish Weddings & Celebrations

Floral: Sarah's Garden Wedding Floral

Catering: Santa Barbara Catering

Hair/Makeup: Allison Pynn

Lighting: Karma Event Lighting

Cake: Honeymoon Sweets

Sabrina & Chad - JW Marriott Desert Ridge Wedding

I have been a bit caught up on the new website and blog so I have not had the opportunity to blog this wedding and that is a SHAME because it is truly one of my favorites EVER! I just love, love, love Sabrina's dress! She is one of the most beautiful and timeless brides! And her choices from the flowers to the WOW linens to the cake design were all as beautiful as I could imagine. Our vendor team rocked and I am so excited to share these images from Andrew Jade Photography. Here's to this stunning and wonderful couple!

Vendors that made it awesome!

Venue: JW Marriott Desert Ridge

Planning & Coordination: A Day to Cherish Weddings & Celebrations

Photography: Andrew Jade Photography

Videography: Serendipity Cinematography

Floral: Avant Garde William & Co.

Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen

Rentals: Classic Party Rentals

Drape: Quest Drape

Makeup:  Pooja Mehta

Lighting: Karma Event Lighting

Band: JJ's Band

Ceremony music: Angleito Acgaoili

Officiant: Matt Nathanson

Kelley and Jimmy - JW Marriott Camelback Inn Wedding

What can I say about Kelley and Jimmy. The SMILE on this girl is out of this world. I dare you not to smile while looking through these photos. Through the entire planning process, even the stressful moments, this is just Kelley. The entire bridal party, family, vendor crew, everything about this wedding was outstanding. Congratulations to the happy couple and thank you to Jeff + Amber for capturing the special moments that made it all so great!

Vendors

Coordination: A Day To Cherish Weddings and Celebrations

Ceremony Venue: St. Thomas The Apostle Roman Catholic Parish

Photographer: Jeff + Amber International Wedding Photographers

Ceremony Music: St. Thomas The Apostle Roman Catholic Parish

Venue: JW Marriott Camelback Inn

Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen

Floral: Avant Garde Floral Design

Rentals: Classic Party Rentals

Cake: JW Marriott Camelback Inn

Hair and Makeup: KLM Artistry

Chair Covers: BBJ Linen

Videography: Filmmonkey

Transportation: Ollie The Trolley

Photobooth: Ooh La La Booths

Band: The Hamptons Band

Lighting: Sound Lighting F/X

Venecia & Blake - Engagement Photos in San Diego

This is a post that doesn't need a lot of words, the pictures speak for themselves! These are some AMAZING engagement photos take by Zelo Photography of San Diego. The upcoming San Diego wedding of these two is going to be a wonderful and memorable event. Enjoy the photos and look for the wedding pictures this summer!

Stacia & Tim - Jamaica wedding

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Although this was not actually a wedding COORDINATED by A Day to Cherish, it was very special to us and we think it deserves a blog! Not long ago, I introduced you to Stacia. Well, I had the pleasure of traveling to the Caribbean on Valentines Day to attend her wedding in Jamaica. Although it was a bit difficult to sit back and just be a guest, it was a wonderful time, a beautiful wedding and everything turned out great. Enjoy the pictures take by Kristen Self Photography (and a few taken by ME!)  Congratulations to Tim & Stacia on a wonderful day and many great years to come!

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Meet Stephanie!

It is my pleasure to introduce to you another one of our fabulous staff members and give you a little insight on who she is outside of wedding day! Stephanie came to A Day to Cherish in May, she was the lucky girl who's first wedding was mine! So not only did she begin her first day at a new job, but she had the added pressure of working for a wedding coordinator who would notice every detail AND the added pleasure of experiencing my bridezilla moments. Poor Stephanie! But she did rise to the occasion and earned herself a top spot as a day of staff member. You will see Stephanie speeding around behind the scenes or helping brides and bridal party at the wedding. She has been an amazing asset to our team and is one of the sweetest people you will ever meet!

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We asked Stephanie to answer our fun 'get to know you' questions, so enjoy!

What is your favorite television show?

Fringe, The Event and Parenthood.  I like to mix it up with serious shows and funny shows.

Favorite movie?

I don't know if I have an all-time favorite, but, I do love the Notebook!  Can never refuse a good love story!

Favorite time of year?

I like the fall; I can bust out my boots and sweaters!

Favorite restaurant?

hmmm...I would say right now I really like Seasons 52!!  Yummy and healthy!

How many states have you been to? Countries?

oh, geese...I don't know how many states...let's just say I have been to at least 15...and I have been to 2 countries, US and Mexico

Last concert you went to?

Kings of Leon over the summer

Who would you call first if you won the lottery?

If i was not with my hubby, him, and then my mom!

If you could speak another language, what would it be?

Well, I attempted to learn italian, so let's keep with that! 

Have you ever met anyone famous?

I have only met athletes, but I have seen a lot of famous people!!

What word do you catch yourself saying a lot?

OMG, That's Funny (I think that is it...)

What is the last book you read?

...do magazines count?

If you could own 5 houses anywhere in the world, where would they be?

Whistler, Hawaii, Italy, San Fran, and Tahoe

Can you use chopsticks properly?

If i really try, sort of, but I prefer a fork

If you had to be trapped in a TV show for a month, which show would you choose?

hmmm, good question...I think I must agree with Brittany--Sex and the City!  you can't go wrong with the outfits!!!

Who would you most like to be stuck in an elevator with?

My hubby, Jon!!

Brittany & PJ - Sunridge Canyon wedding

This fall was a bustle of fun weddings and great couples! Brittany was another one of our DIY brides who brought us in for her wedding day to execute all of her details and timeline while she relaxed and enjoyed the day. These two had such a blast and the pcitures by Holli Horton Photography turned out wonderful! One of our favorite touches was the shot glasses made of ice brought out to the dancefloor to get the party started! What a fun touch! Congratulations to Brittany and Pj and big thanks to Sunridge Canyon, Roses Galore, Citron Sound Entertainment, Larry James and Let Them Eat Cake!!

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