Not long ago, we were in the midst of helping one of our fabulous couples search for vendors. Laurie and Dave needed a DJ. However, unlike many of our clients, they had one specific requirement for thier wedding DJ. Real Vinyl. Not CD's, not mp3's....VINYL. What a cool request! We were so excited to find a new and talented DJ that offered this and what a treat we came across. Our search brought us to Desert House Productions. The owners Dave and Drea Strickler have a level of music knowledge that is unlike any we have seen. They are far from the cliche' wedding singer type and are hip, confident, fun and can read a crowd and adjust to the mood of the evening with perfection! Check out a few pictures of events we have enjoyed with them and check them out on facebook for more photos and information!
Reception
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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Featured Venue - Blackstone Country Club
One of the most overwhelming tasks of wedding planning is finding the perfecdt venue. Especially in the Valley of the sun where around every corner you find another resort, golf club, banquet hall or hotel! There are so many things that play into finding the perfect place for you, so we want to share with you one of OUR all around favorites - Blackstone Country Club!
Nestled up in Northwest Peoria, Blackstone is a hidden gem. Let's just say it makes me want to become a golfer so I have a better reason to become a memeber and hang out there! It is slightly off the beaten path, away from the bustle and business of Scottsdale but holds a level of class that many venues only try to achieve. Blackstone is a private golf and country club that is open to public weddings so aside from a few members during daylight hours, your event will be the ONLY event taking place on site on your wedding day. One of the things that stands out with Blackstone is the number of options you have to choose from. There is far more than one ceremony site and standard ballroom here! One option for the ceremony is the perfectly manicured rose garden lawn, which overlooks desert and mountain views untainted by houses and buildings, just pure Arizona landscape. If the rose garden doesn't quite fit your vision you have your choice of the courtyard, or the main event lawn. Even on the main event lawn the possibilities are endless, choose the gorgeous spanish Hacienda as your back drop, overlook the golf course, or back up to a rustic but elegant wooden arbor.
Beyond the tuscan architecture and style of Blackstone is something many newley engaged couples often overlook when searching for a venue, great service and staff. Blackstone staff has wedding day executed to a science and will attend to your every need. From a locker room attendant, to a rehearsal and ceremony coordinator to outstanding waitstaff the service is a cut above and will leave you to relax and know that everything will be taken care of while you enjoy your wedding day! Finally, let's not forget to mention the quality of food and an outstanding pastry chef (all we can say, is YUM) !
Enjoy some of our favorite pictures from Blackstone weddings. If you are searching for the perfect venue, check them out! They might just be the perfect fit for your dream wedding!
Photos in order of appearance by Missy Wilson Photography, Pangburn Photography, Blackstone country club, Keator Photography, Kelli Leslie Photography, Cosey Photography, Kelli Leslie Photography, Jodi Getz Photography, Harrison Hurwitz Photography, Blackstone country club.
Kat'eia & Mike - Inspirador wedding
Ka'teia and Mike married in early October at Inspirador, reasons we LOVE this wedding:
1. Something different than black tuxes!!!
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2. We ALREADY have the pictures! (and wonderful ones at that). Thank you Kelsey Pinkerton!
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3. The beautiful and yummy cake from Phoenix Cake Company!
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4. How adorable and genuine they are together!
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Enjoy a few more photos from one of our recent, fabulous and so much fun, weddings! Congratulations and best wishes to Ka'teia and Mike!
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Flowers by Wild Child Floral Design
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Becca & Mike - Firesky Resort wedding
What do you do when you want a striking reception, amazing food, a flower dog and a full dessert station and you only have 3 and a half months until wedding day? Hire A Day to Cherish! We met Becca and her mother less than 4 months before her wedding day. Eager to get started and full of ideas, Becca asked us to help pull everything together into one cohesive event. Justine Miller took the amazing shots below that show off the contemporary decor which we had the pleasure of working with Jill from Avant Garde to design. Big thanks to Desert House, Let them Eat Cake, La Dolce Pesca, String Serenade, Sarah San Marco, Taryn Senseman and especially the staff at Firesky! We pulled it together in a few short months, lucked out and completed the ceremony 30 minutes short of a rain storm and had a fantastic event, beautiful decor and a glowingly happy bride and groom. Congrats Becca and Mike!
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Cara & Chris - Different Pointe of View wedding
I am so excited to share with you that I finally had the chance to be on the other side of the white dress. I have to be honest....I think coordinating a wedding is easier for me than being the bride. So much excitement and a roller coaster of emotions!
I am truly blessed to have had the most amazing vendors to make my day outstanding. Of course there was no question that the A Day to Cherish girls were my coordination team, since we are pretty much family! I also had the pleasure of working with Wendell Design Group Florist, Snapbooth, Different Pointe of View, my friends Julie and Billy at The Big Bang, Sarah Vanell, Joe Darago from Valley Vows, Sarah San Marco, Taryn Hitchings and Tri Rentals.
Enjoy the wonderful pictures taken by KB from Kimberly Jarman Photography! Maybe I'm a bit biased, but I think they turned out fantastic!
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Photos Courtesy KB, Kimberly Jarman Photography