Eileen & Jeff - JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Wedding

What a great way to start the new year; we could not have asked for a more amazing couple than Eileen and Jeff to kick off our 2017 weddings!  Eileen and Jeff wanted to make this an experiential weekend for their guests, so we started the festivities with a nice welcome dinner for all out of town family members. The South West dinner showcased cuisine customized just for this dinner from The Camelback Inn's Rita's Kitchen. Because Eileen didn't have a traditional bridal shower, she wanted to honor all the special women in her life with a Mother's and Daughter's Holiday Tea.  This was also hosted at The Camelback Inn, and allowed all of her guests to bring a special woman in their life (mother, sister, daughter or best friend) to enjoy a traditional Tea Service.  We had a lot of fun coming up with a bright, colorful tablescape and a delicious menu.  Saturday, was Jeff's birthday, and thankfully the weather held long enough so the family could celebrate Jeff's birthday with a lovely dinner outside on the patio.  Although the weather didn't hold to our liking for the main ceremony on Sunday, Eileen and Jeff's wedding was beautiful and we would not have changed a thing!  The family started the morning by attending church service together, and received a special blessing from their congregation's pastor, then came back to the resort to  get ready for the evening's ceremony and reception.  We were very fortunate to get a little blue sky for the first look - which turned out amazing!  The intimate ceremony and dinner reception that featured Eileen's french heritage and Jeff's love for the west, was perfectly melded together throughout their decor and cuisine. I must say, Eileen's attention to detail throughout the menu and decor elements really made this a special day for us, and of course them! Congratulations again, Eileen and Jeff!

Wedding Planning and Design - A Day to Cherish Weddings

Ceremony and Reception Venue - JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn

Photography - Annie Randall Photography

Floral Design - Avant-Garde William & Company Floral Design Studio

Hair and Makeup - Sachi Salon 

Ceremony Musician - Brendan Lake

Reception Musicians - Prickly Pair-A Jazz Duo

Stationery - Celebrations in Paper

Linens - La Tavola Fine Linen

Kristina & Chad - Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Wedding

Today's beautiful blog is brought to us by our friends at Jeff + Amber Photography. I have to admit that Kristina and Chad made their job easy, they are such a good looking couple! Butterfly Petals did a wonderful job of creating Kristina's vision through floral and we even had a very special appearance by Cy the 'Ringdog' (we love our 4 legged family members!). It was a very special day and we were blessed to be a part of the process. Congratulations Kristina and Chad!!

Vendors we love!

Venue: Sanctuary Resort at Camelback Mountain

Planning and Coordination: A Day to Cherish Weddings & Celebrations

Photography: Jeff plus Amber Photography

DJ: Ray the DJ

Floral: Butterfly Petals

Linens: LaTavola Fine Linen Rental

Rentals: Classic Party Rental

Sweetheart Table: Prim Event Rentals

Cake: Classic Cakes & Confewctions

Lighting: Karma Event Productions

Paper: Etsy - InknLove

Ceremony Music: Allegro Quartet

Hair/Makeup: Sarah Monachos

Officiant: Joe Darago

Transportation: Dunn Transportation

Photobooth: Snapbooth

Alex & Ryan - Omni Resort at Montelucia Wedding

From the moment I met Alex and her mother, I knew their wedding was going to be one of my favorites. Alex has a very defined style and knows what she likes. This wedding was classy, elegant but a touch bohemian and loaded with special moments. We absolutely love working at the Montelucia and every vendor that played a part in this day was outstanding. I am so excited to share these photos from Jeff Plus Amber Photograhy. Thank you to everyone that played a part in making this a very special day and the biggest congratulations and well wishes to the newlyweds and their new family!

 Vendors

Planning and Coordination: A Day to Cherish Weddings & Celebrations

Venue: Omni Scottsdale Resort at Montelucia

Photography: Jeff plus Amber Photography

DJ: Desert House Productions

Floral: Butterfly Petals

Stationery: Definitely Debra

Cake: Paula Jacqueline Cakes and Pastries

Officiant: Matt Nathanson

Rentals: Classic Party Rentals

Photobooth: Snapbooth

Makeup: Gina Schroeder Creations

Linens: LaTavola Fine Linen Rental

Videography: Simply Cinema

Ceremony Music: Allegro Quartet

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

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

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

Catherine and Michael - Arizona Biltmore Wedding

I could write pages and pages about Catherine and Michael's beautiful wedding at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa. From day one, Catherine knew exactly what she wanted for her wedding. An elegant, classy affair with many nods to her South African roots, important family tradition and her and Michael's love story. We spent many hours together, planning, brainstorming and bringing her vision to life. The two of them just glow when they are together and their day was such a special event to be a part of. Michael was one of the most excited grooms I have ever worked with and just couldn't wait to see his bride walk down the aisle. From the bagpiper outside the church, to the South African Protea flower and the beautiful moments that happened between them, it was a very memorable event for all that attended and it was a pleasure to be involved.

Vendors

Event Coordinator: A Day To Cherish Weddings

Venue: Arizona Biltmore

Photographer: Nino Photography

Floral: Flowers by Jodi

Linens: LaTovola

Cake: Paula Jacqueline Cakes

Lighting: Karma Event Lighting

Nails: Lavished Nails by Tiffany

Hair: Grateful Head

Makeup: Ashley Miller Artistry

Rentals: Classic Party Rentals

Cinematographer: Vortex Cinema

Chargers: Event Rents

Bridal party Transportation: Transtyle

Bride and Groom Transportation: Aries Limo

Ceremony Music: Allegro Quartet

Chairs: Modern Revival

Entertainment: Ray the DJ

Photobooth: Self Portrait Station

Paper: Celebrations in Paper

Dress: Lillian Lottie Couture

Bagpipes: David Marshall

Elizabeth and Matthew - El Chorro Wedding

It is not very often that I have the chance to enjoy a wedding as a guest, lucky for me, Elizabeth and Matthew are family and I had the absolute pleasure of being a part of the wedding planning process and had the chance to watch and enjoy the wedding from the other side for once! These photos from Pinkerton Photography are just gorgeous, they perfectly capture how special the day was for everyone involved. Elizabeth and Matthew have the sweetest relationship and we loved watching the day unfold. Her dress (and the bridesmaids dresses!) were beyond amazing and her cake is stunning! We wish these two the absolute best and are so blessed that we were able to be a part of the planning!

Vendors

Event Coordinator: A Day To Cherish Weddings

 Venue: El Chorro

Photography: Pinkerton Photo

Floral: Avant Garde 

Makeup/Hair: Glam Lounge

Cake: La Dolce Pesca

Ceremony Music: Sweetwater Strings

Officiate: First Officiate 

Entertainment: Desert House Productions

Transportation: Transtyle