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

Meaghan & Brent - El Chorro Wedding

There are definitely some couples that you just really connect with and get to know during the planning. Full plan weddings are my favorite and not just because we get to help with everything but because I have the chance to really get to know my clients, their likes and dislikes, their personalities and humor. I was so excited for the chance to work with Megan and Brent during their entire planning process and just love the two of them so much. It helps that they were trusting in my vendor recommendations and had fantastic taste as well. Enjoy these special moments and details captured by the amazing Annie Randall Photography!

The Most Amazing Team!!!

Venue: El Chorro Lodge 

Planning, Design and Coordination: A Day to Cherish Weddings

Photography: Annie Randall Photography

Flowers: Flower Studio

Makeup: Gina Schroeder

Linens: LaTavola Linen Rental

Charger: Classic Party Rentals

Band: Shining Star Band

Transportation: Arrive in Style

Paper: NoraBelle Designs

Dessert: Ruze Cake House

Brittany & Ryley - Saguaro Lake Ranch Wedding

What can I say about Brittany and Ryley's wedding. This was definitely one of a kind and we loved it!! From start to finish we loved working with these two to come up with the perfect mix of elegant and boho, the perfect color scheme for Brittany and on wedding day, it all came together with perfection. Andrew Jade did such a phenomenal job capturing these two and all of their unique elements. It was truly one of our favorite weddings of the year last year and we hope you enjoy as much as we did! 

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Killer Vendor Team!!

Venue: Saguaro Lake Ranch

Photography: Andrew Jade Photography

Design and Coordination: A Day to Cherish Weddings

Floral: Butterfly Petals

Makeup/Hair: Makeup Artistry by Natalie

Rentals: Classic Party Rentals

Catering: K8R Phoenix 

Cake: Ruze Cake House

Video: Session Films

Officiant: Mike Kennedy

DJ: Ray the DJ 

Photobooth: Cruisin Photobooth Bus

Late Night Snack: Nogales Hot Dogs

Beer Burro: Walking M Farms

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

Casey & Corey - Wedding at the Cabins at Strawberry Hill

This dreamy Strawberry, Arizona wedding seems like the perfect escape for our hot summer days in Phoenix! I wish I could go back, at the end of the event during clean up, we were wearing JACKETS, can you imagine?! Throw in some killer rentals and lighting, their adorable dog and lots of love and this day was one for the books! 

HUGE shout out to our vendor partners!

Venue: The Cabins on Strawberry Hill 

Photos: Lilie Photography

Planning and Coordination: A Day to Cherish Weddings & Celebrations

Rentals and Lighting: The Event Co. 

Linens and Rentals: Classic Party Rentals 

Floral: Foster Wright Floral Design

DJ: Rock Around the Clock

Entertainment: Blaine Long

Hair: Habit Salon

Makeup: Painting You Pretty

Dress: Bella Lily Bridal

Catering/Cake: Food Truck Caravan

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

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

McKenzie and David - Royal Palms Resort and Spa Wedding

What a beautiful and fun wedding to end the Thanksgiving Holiday week with! From the very first time I met McKenzie and David, they were nothing but kind and welcoming and beaming with love!  I can't get enough of their story, either - they have known each other since the 6th grade!! So cute!! To marry your middle-school sweetheart...I am tearing up just thinking about it! Their day could not have been more perfect too; the beautiful ambiance of the Royal Palms Resort, gorgeous flowers and decor, and of course the bride and groom were both just stunning! Their happiness was so infectious, you could not help but smile anytime you were near them; take a look for yourself! Enjoy!

Wedding Coordination - A Day to Cherish Weddings

Venue - Royal Palms Resort and Spa

Photographer - Siegel Thurston Photography

Videography - Bowman Films Co.

Floral Design - Sarah's Garden

Entertainment - The JJ's Band

Hair and Makeup - Prova Salon

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

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

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

Bobbie and Don - Grayhawk Golf Club Wedding

I am so excited to share these beautiful images of Bobbie and Don's March wedding. It was an absolutely beautiful, elegant day and the two of them are so, so sweet together! Bobbie chose a rich and breathtaking color palate that was perfectly executed through linens and amazing floral from The Flower Studio. Thank you to Briana from Erica Velsaco Photographers for her work on these photos that captured the day so well!

Vendors

Event Coordinator: A Day To Cherish Weddings

Venue: Grayhawk Golf Club

Floral: Flower Studio

 Photographer: Erica Velasco Photography 

Linens: LaTavola

Hair: Parlor Salon

Makeup: Amanda Nicole Artistry

Lighting: Karma Productions

Cake: Let Them Eat Cake 

Ceremony music: Ryan Simms 

Officiate: Mark Faul

Entertainment: Ray the DJ 

Cinematographer: Simply Cinema

Photobooth: Gamez on Wheelz 

Transportaion: Transtyle

Rentals: Classic Party Rentals

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

Carolyn & Rich - Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Wedding

Sometimes you meet a client and you are really excited to work with them, not just because their wedding will be beautiful, or they chose a nice venue, but because you like them and would hang out with them on the weekends! That is how I felt working with Carolyn and Rich. They were really great, down to earth and being involved in the planning of their wedding from start to finish was a blessing. Not to mention the vendors they chose were outstanding and the day was an elegant, exciting and FUN day! I am pleased to share the images from Kimberly Jarman Photography. They knocked these photos out of the park!

Vendors

Coordinator: A Day to Cherish Weddings | Venue: Sanctuary | Chairs: Classic Party Rentals | Guys Getting Ready: Exclusively Men's | Hair: Getaway Studio by Danielle | Makeup: Sarah San Marco |Lighting: Sound Lighting FX |Linens: LaTavola | Photographer: Kimberly Jarman Photography | Floral: Table Tops, Etc. | Ceremony Music: Sweetwater Strings | Entertainment: Desert House Productons| Officiant: Rev. Rock Fremont| Cake: Classic Cakes and Confections