Elegant Western Wedding Styled Shoot

I am so excited to share this styled shoot that I had the pleasure of being a part of this spring for Arizona's Finest Sites and Services. Working with this team of vendors to create an Elegant, Upscale, Western event was such a pleasure and I couldn't be more happy with how it turned out. 

Design and Coordination - A Day to Cherish Weddings

Venue - Carefree Resort & Conference Center

Photography - Chris Frailey Photography

Floral Design - Avant-Garde Floral Design Studio

Stationery - Nora Belle Designs

Tables and Chairs - Glamour & Woods

Place Settings - Classic Event & Tent Rentals

Linens - La Tavola Fine Linen

Hair and Makeup - Babydoll Weddings

Cake - Lesley's Creative Cakes

Gown and Jewelry - Lillian Lottie Couture

Groom's Attire - Mr. Formal

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

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

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

Marissa and Jeff- El Chorro Wedding

We are so excited to share these images from last fall's wedding at El Chorro. Marissa and Jeff and their families were just a joy to work with. The day was filled with joy and the clean, classic style that Marissa and her Mother chose was so beautiful! Huge thank you to our friend Kelsie at Pinkerton Photo for capturing another amazing day!

Vendors

Coordinator: A Day To Cherish Weddings and Celebrations

Venue: El Chorro Arizona Destination Dining

Photographer: Pinkerton Photography

Floral: Studio Fiore Designs

Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen

Cake: Ruze Cake House

Entertainment: Got You Covered Music

Miija The Burro: Haul N Ass Productions 

Rentals: Classic Party Rentals

Makeup: Angela Deutsch

Hair: Mariam Jagodzinski

Ceremony Music: Miquel de Maria

Transportation: Dunn Transportation

Officiant: Dr. Jeff Markett

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

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

Monica and Tom- CreekSide Inn Wedding

Working in Sedona is always a pleasure and such a nice escape from Phoenix. When you get the chance to work with these two, one of your favorite photographers and a SUPER adorable venue, it makes for a great day! Monica and Tom's wedding had so much charm and was the perfect reflection of the two of them. They were a beautiful couple and we could not have been happier to be a part of their special day!

Vendors

Coordinator: A Day To Cherish Weddings and Celebrations

Photographer: Andrew Jade Photography

Venue: Creekside Inn at Sedona

Floral: Posies Floral

Cake: Sugared N' Iced

Linens: Verve Events and Tents

Rentals: Verve Event and Tents

Entertainment: Direct Sounds Professional DJ Entertainment

Caterer: Eat Vegan Food

Makeup/Hair: Jenne Anne

Transportation: White Tie Transportation

Bar: Shake It Up Bartending

Officiant: James Ritter

Stefanie and Kent - Four Seasons Scottsdale Troon North Wedding

Oh, our Stefanie and Kent's wedding day, I have SO much I could write about these two and what I loved about this day. It was such a refreshing change to have some beautiful bright colors and lots of sparkly gold! Everything about this wedding was just stunning. Petal Pusher knocked it out of the park on these floral arrangements and or experience at the Four Seasons Scottsdale was top notch. From start to finish it was a beautiful day filled with laughs and lots of energy. EVERY single time I checked on the groom and groomsmen, they were rehearsing hard for their surprise performance for the bride and it paid off. One of my top 5 favorite moments of all time! Enjoy these gorgeous images from Kelsie at Pinkerton Photography!

Vendors

Coordinator: A Day To Cherish Weddings and Celebrations 

Venue: Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

Cake: Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

Photographer- Pinkerton Photography

Floral: Petal Pusher

Linens: LaTavola Fine Linen Rentals

Stationary: The Event Essentials 

Table numbers: Chasing Bliss Design

Rentals: Classic Party Rentals

Entertainment: AMFM Band

Makeup/Hair: Dolce Salon and Spa

Cinematographer: Hoo Films

Ceremony Music: Keith Jones

Photobooth: SnapBooth Entertainment

Officiant: Judge Tom LeClaire

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

Alanna and Jacob- Westin Kierland Wedding

When it comes to a picture perfect wedding, Alanna and Jacob had just that. They are one of the sweetest, most caring and selfless couples we have had the opportunity to work with. And not only were they sweet to us, but to each other and everyone around them. We had such a wonderful day coordinating this amazing (and beautiful!!) group of people and an outstanding set of vendors that made the day run seamlessly. The love this couple has for each other and for life was infectious and it radiated through the entire day. Huge thank you to Pinkerton Photo for these images to help capture such a stunning celebration!

 

 

Vendors

Coordinator: A Day To Cherish Weddings

Photographer: Pinkerton Photography

Venue: Westin Kierland

Linens: LaTavola

Floral: Your Event Florist

Cake: Westin Kierland

Makeup: Gina Schroeder Creations

Hair: Sacchi Salon

Videographer: Simply Cinema

Entertainment:  Sapphire Sky

Ceremony music: Obadiah Parker

Officiate: Rabbie Mari Chernow

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

Kristin and Johnny- El Chorro Wedding

I can't even describe to you how much I love these photos, I mean, I REALLY love them. There is something so perfect about the way Kristin and Johnny interact in the photos, the light, her dress (oh my!), the flower girl and the cake, just scroll down and take in that amazing piece of gorgeousness. As always, Andrew Jade Photography hit this out of the park and the staff at El Chorro was a ten. It was a fantastic day with an even more fantastic family! Cheers to Kristin and Johnny, thank you for the pleasure of assisting you!

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Vendors

Coordinator: A Day To Cherish Weddings

Photographer: Andrew Jade Photography

Venue: El Chorro

Cake: Ruze Cake House

 Floral: Floral Impressions

Entertainment: MT Sounds

Makeup: Carolyn Salon

Hair: Carolyn Salon

Officiant: Family

Victoria and Michael- The Boulders Resort and Spa

From start to finish, I enjoyed every second working with Victoria and Mike.  They were such a fun and considerate couple; I enjoyed hanging out with them as much as I enjoyed planning their wedding with them!!  Their easy going personalities made every decision so easy and fun and their style was on point!  They had an absolute beautiful ceremony and reception at The Boulders; how could you go wrong in the natural setting of The Boulders?!  Working with amazing vendors made the day absolutely flawless!  Enjoy these photos from Kimberly Jarman Photography!

     

 Vendors

Coordinator: A Day To Cherish Weddings

Photographer: Kimberly Jarman

Venue: Boulders Resort and Spa

Florist: Butterfly Petals

Stationary: Be In Love Designs

Ceremony Music: Sonoran Brass Quintet

Linens: La Tavola

Rentals: Classic Party Rentals

Lighting: Karma Event Lighting

Entertainment: Ray the DJ

Makeup: Sarah San Marco

Hair: Danielle Murray

Transportation: Transtyle

Officiant: Mark Culberston

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

Ashley and Patrick- Omni Montelucia and Private Residence Wedding

I can say without question that Ashley and Patrick's wedding was one for the books! The first night I met Ashley, she jumped right in to the vision of her day and knew EXACTLY what she wanted. Her modern wedding, bright colors, more food options than you could imagine, fireworks, photobooth, ice sculpture, 6 tier cake and 500 mini desserts are just the tip of the iceberg! We had a lot of laughs during the planning and even a last minute rain storm could not stop  this crew from having a great time. It was an honor to be a part of the planning and I can truly tell you this was a wedding I will not soon forget!

Vendors

Event Coordinator: A Day To Cherish Weddings and Celebrations

Photography: Jeff plus Amber

Ceremony Venue: Omni Montelucia

Cake and desserts: La Dolce Pesca

Transportation: Transtyle

Floral: Flowers by Aimee

Makeup/Hair: Pooja Mehta

Rentals: Classic Party Rentals

Cinematographer: The Big Pictures 

Slo-Mo Photobooth: Lear Miller

Ceremony music: Sweetwater Strings

Linens: Wildflower 

  Lighting: Hang`em High

Spotlight: Arrow Searchlight 

Entertainment: Event Centrale

Bartenders: Pour Masters 

Valet: Epic Valet

Cappuccino: Cappuccino Subito

Cocktail Music: Vinyl Station

Tanner and Jon- Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Wedding

Working with Tanner and Jon was such a pleasure, these two have so many sweet moments I could look at their photos again and again!! HUGE Thank you our vendors, especially Session 9 Photography for these stellar shots!  

Vendors 

Event Coordinator: A Day To Cherish Weddings & Celebrations 

Photographer: Session 9 Photography 

Venue: Sanctuary at Camelback Mountains 

Makeup: Ashley Nicole

Hair: Julia Ruesga 

Entertainment: Desert House Productions 

Rentals: Us to U Rentals 

Floral: Jackie Scott

Officiant:  Sally Gains

Ceremony Music: Desert House Productions 

Cake: Classic Cakes and Confections