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

Courtney & John- El Chorro Wedding

I can honestly say that working with Courtney and John on their wedding was just an absolute pleasure. They were SO sweet and genuine and it was THE coolest thing to help (truth be told I had very little to do with it) orchestrate one of the coolest wedding surprises to date. The Groom, a pilot, as you will see in the details of the day, coordinated a fly over that happened exactly when the couple had their first kiss at the end of the ceremony, you guys, it was GOOSEBUMPS! Enjoy the gorgeous photos that we were so lucky to receive from Daniel Kim Photography!

The Vendors that made this day awesome!

Veneu: El Chorro Weddings

Photography: Daniel Kim Photography

Floral: The Wildflower AZ

Cake: A Bakeshop

Hair: Makeup Collective (Eleven Co)

Makeup: Lillian Fogel

Video: Isley Creative

Rentals: Confetti Studio

Linens: Latavola

Rentals: Glamour and Woods

DJ: JH Soundscapes

Ceremony Music: Preston Cole Band

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

Rebecca & Nathan - El Chorro Wedding

So excited to share this stunner with you today! These high school sweethearts are just the sweetest! Their smiles are infectious and everything about this day was so beautiful and memorable. We had Mija the beer burro, a surprise slide show from Rebecca’s father and everyone danced until the very end of the celebration. You would feel the love and support for these two by stepping into the room. Rebecca knew what she wanted her guests to feel when they stepped into the space, and we had the pleasure of helping that vision coming to life. Blush and crystal goblets, blush charger, gold flatware and a combo of blush and ivory linens cascaded through Casa Paloma. There were touches of navy and pops of burgundy with lots of greenery and candlelight to add a soft romantic setting. We hope you enjoy these photos as much as we do!

Vendor Team

Venue: El Chorro

Photography: Benjamin Clifford Photography

Planning, Design, Coordination: A Day to Cherish Weddings

Beer Burro: Haul N Ass Productions

Bridal Boutique: Bella Lily Bridal

Bridal Gown: Stella York

Cake: A Bakeshop

DJ: Non-Stop Entertainment

Floral: Lux Wedding Florist

Hair/Makeup: Makiaj Beauty

Hand Lettering: Wildly Written

Rentals: Event Rents

Stationery: Minted

Transportation: Jet Limousine

Videography: Luxium Weddings

Rebecca & David - El Chorro Wedding

This wedding truly was one of my favorites. Let's start with Rebecca and David. They were genuinely two of the sweetest, nicest people I have ever met. And they way they look at each other was pure perfection, I LOVED witnessing the two of them together on their wedding day. And the design was just so much FUN! We get asked to do a lot of trendy weddings, or muted colors and we love them so much but to meet a bride that wanted nothing but the brightest of colors and a gorgeous Mexican Fiesta theme to her wedding it was such a blast to plan. The Flower Studio got her vision and executed it absolutely perfectly and we were so happy with how everything turned out. Such a bold, fun and happy day this was!

Vendor Credits!

Venue: El Chorro

Planning and Design: A Day to Cherish Weddings

Photography: Round Lens Photography

Makeup: Tamara Bickley

Hair: Zolton's Salon

Floral: The Flower Studio

Linens: LaTavola

Paper: Paige Poppe

Harpist: Adrienne Bridgewater

DJ: MT Sounds

Photobooth: Rendezbooth

Dessert: Ruze Cake House

Sarah & Dustin - El Chorro Wedding

What a fabulous day Sarah & Dustin's wedding was. It was truly a dream day from start to finish. Sarah wanted a beautiful, understated but elegant and classic wedding. Her smile in these photos reflects what a special day it was and how perfectly everything came together. Thank you to our great friend Annie Randall for capturing the sweetness and making it a wonderful day for all involved!

Vendor Applause!!

Venue: El Chorro

Photography: Annie Randall Photography

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

Dress: Lillian Lottie Couture

Linens: LaTavola Fine Linen

Makeup: Gina Schroeder Creations

Hair: Glam Lounge

Floral: The Flori Culture

Transportation: Dunn Transportation

Rentals: Fancy Lou Designs

Video: White Lily Films

Entertainments: MT Sounds

Cake: A Bakeshop

Officiant: Your Dream Ceremony

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

Katie & Alex - El Chorro Wedding

I can't believe it has taken me so long to blog this wedding. It was absolutely one of my favorite weddings of the year last year. I have to tell you guys, this wedding wasn't only beautiful but it was FUN. Katie had really great style and was such a blast to work with. The planning process was easy and I never felt like I was working when I was around these two. THe floral from Petal Pusher/Inspired Environments was just perfect, the photos are stunning and the band rocked it all night! Enjoy these photos that so perfectly captured what an amazing day it was! 

Planning and Design: A Day to Cherish Weddings

Venue: El Chorro

Photography: Andrew Jade Photography

Floral: Inspired Environments 

Makeup: Allison Pynn

Hair: The Drybar

Ceremony Pianist: Stephen Schermitzler

Officiant: Courtland Alves

Reception Entertainment: The Instant Classics

Cake: Ruze Cake House

Transportation: Dunn Transportation

Beer Burro: Haul n'Ass Productions

Furniture Rental: Glamour and Woods

Linen Rentals: La Tavola Fine Linen

Heather & Richard - El Chorro Wedding

The first time I met Heather, I instantly liked her. She had such a kind personality and a vision of exactly how she wanted her wedding to turn out. This is the perfect bright Arizona wedding with tons of desert detail! A small intimate event, very unique decor and a relaxed and special wedding day. Jennifer Bowen Photography Associates did an amazing job of capturing these two on their lovely day and the copper and desert inspired decor was such a pleasant surprise! Enjoy these images of this amazing day!

Planning and Coordination: A Day to Cherish Weddings 

Venue: El Chorro

Photography: Jennifer Bowen

Floral: The Wildflower AZ

Stationery: Paige Poppe

Makeup: Linda Wagner Makeup and Style

Hair: Robert Lopez

Cake: Heartsweet Cakes

Entertainment: Infinity Entertainment

Officiant: Secular Weddings in Arizona

Beer Burro: Haul n'Ass Productions, LLC

Aimee & Erik - El Chorro Wedding

It was so much fun to start the fall season with Aimee and Erik's wedding at El Chorro!  They knew exactly what they wanted for every detail, and the entire bridal party was involved!  The maid of honor and best man surprised the bride and groom with a choreographed toast and involved the entire family for a hilarious rap.  Peaches were sporadically placed throughout the space to recognize Aimee's Georgia upbringing and they even included their dog in the wedding.  Congratulations to the amazing couple, we were honored to be a part of such a special event!

Venue - El Chorro

Coordination - A Day to Cherish Weddings

Photographer - Ryan Nicole Photography

Videography - Serendipity Cinematography

Floral - Carte Blanche Design

Linens - La Tavola Fine Linen

Entertainment - The Walkens

Hair - Something Beautiful Styles

Makeup - Haus of Beauty by Lo

Cake - Ruze Cakehouse

Transportation - Dunn Transportation

Rebecca & Barrett - El Chorro Wedding

This dress!  That is all I can think of when looking through these photos of the gorgeous couple.  Rebecca's dress was incredibly beautiful while being so clean and simple.  I just love it!  These two love birds were gracious and kind, and we just loved working with them.  Their simplicity transferred throughout their ceremony and reception with delicate flowers and clean, crisp decor elements.  I hope you enjoy today's post as much as I do!  

Our Amazing Vendor Team

Wedding Coordination - A Day to Cherish Weddings

Venue - El Chorro

Photography - Andrew Jade Photography

Makeup - Arielle Roudeau

Hair - Erin Fink

Floral - Carte Blanche Design

Ceremony Music - Sweetwater Strings

Officiant - Mike Kennedy

Beer Burro - Haul N Ass Productions

Entertainment - MT Sounds

Photobooth - The HIP Booth

Cake - Ruze Cake House

Gelato - Frost Gelato

Transportation - Dunn Transportation

Jennifer & Joe - El Chorro Wedding

What a special day we had at El Chorro for Jennifer and Joe's wedding. It was a simple, sweet day with lots of love and the absolute cutest Best Man you have ever seen! Huge thanks to Pinkerton Photography for capturing this adorable family!

Vendors

Coordinator: A Day To Cherish Weddings and Celebrations

Venue: El Chorro Lodge

Photographer: Pinkerton Photography

Floral: Flowers By Jodi

Cake: Piece of Cake 

Entertainment: Got You Covered Music

Makeup: Corina Cooke

Hair: Kensington Makeup and Hair

Officiant: Dave Lutz

Madeline and Sean- El Chorro Wedding

The best word to describe Madeline and Sean's wedding was JOYful! These two were so kind and so excited on their wedding day. Even their friends and family just had a great vibe about the entire day and from start to finish and everyone was always smiling. Their soft desert themed décor was simple and elegant and fit perfectly at El Chorro, one of our favorite venues. I could not be happier for these two and their future together. Melissa Jill Photography's team captured the day in these great images and Sarah's Garden Floral hit Madeline and Sean's floral vision out of the park. Oh, and do not miss the amazing removable train on her wedding dress, it was just perfect!

 Vendors

Coordination: A Day To Cherish Weddings

Venue: El Chorro

Floral: Sarah's Garden

Photographer: Melissa Jill Photography

Linens: LaTavola

Hair/Makeup: Glam Lounge

DJ: Desert House Productions

Transportation: Ollie the Trolley

Videography: Simply Cinema

Ceremony music: Tara Howe

Officiant: Father Alex Steinmiller

Gelato: Frost