5 Reasons This Desert Hideaway is Perfect for a Destination Wedding

Destination weddings are the perfect occasion to celebrate love and commitment, and finding the right location for your big day is essential. Paradise Valley, Arizona is the ideal place for a couple looking for a warm weather, intimate wedding destination. Beyond the sunshine and blue skies, the resorts are one of the main reasons this…

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Scottsdale, Arizona Wedding Venues

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa

Spa enthusiasts, golf lovers and foodies, consider yourselves covered in the Scottsdale area of Arizona. Home to some of the most renowned golf courses in the West and equally impressive destination spas, you can enjoy over 300 days of sunshine and nine months of near-perfect temperatures. Wedding groups will find convenience (the airport is a…

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Arizona Desert Wedding Inspiration

When Lauren Fair and Rachael Ellen got together to conceptualize this styled shoot, they set their hearts on an “Old World Meets Europe” theme. Lauren Fair is a destination film photographer and photographs weddings in Europe frequently, so her main goal of this editorial was to bring a little bit of Europe to the United States.…

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A Palm Springs Styled Shoot

Surrounded by six acres of botanical gardens with backdrops of both the San Jacinto Mountains and the Indian Canyons, boutique hotel Colony 29 typically attracts couples looking to have a bohemian aesthetic to their wedding. However, a team of talented vendors decided to take a different approach in this stunning Palm Springs styled shoot. Designer Aly…

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California Desert Wedding Essentials

Culinary Experiences

Wedding couples today are looking to create unique experiences for their guests. Greater Palm Springs is the ideal wedding destination where couples can create unique experiences while tying in a desert flare. Carly McGarry, Catering Sales Manager and wedding planning pro at Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, California, has compiled…

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An Arizona Destination Wedding

Where it All Began

When Lizzy and Frank began dating, he visited her frequently in Arizona. Lizzy later moved back to Oklahoma so the two could be closer and were soon engaged. When it came time to decide where they wanted to tie the knot, they decided to go back to Arizona where they fell in love. They chose…

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Maximize Your Couple’s Massage

Set the Mood

You’ve dreamed about your wedding day for years, but the reality of the days and weeks before that momentous occasion will have its fair share of stress and anxiety.  Breaking away for an intentional hour or two with your partner can go a long way in realigning your union and soothing any nerves or tension…

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Tips For A Joyful Radiant Bride

Glowing from the Inside Out

Committing yourself to your soulmate is one of the milestones in your life. Capturing the moments and that special glow of wellbeing comes mostly from the inside and radiates beyond. Here are a few tips from the health and wellness experts at greater Scottsdale’s, CIVANA Carefree Resort to help prepare you for the big day.…

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Scottsdale Destination Weddings

An Outdoor Wedding Option

5 Reasons Scottsdale Should be on Your W-Day Shortlist Weddings in the desert Southwest come complete with stunning sunsets, near perfect weather and an abundance of gorgeous backdrops. One of our favorite properties in the region to hold a destination wedding is Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa. This tucked away gem exudes personality, originality and…

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