Retro Respite in Old Town Scottsdale

Step back in time to the days of Elvis, baby blue Thunderbirds, red lipstick, and swing dancing late into the night at Scottsdale’s favored retro resort, Hotel Valley Ho.  As classic as this hotel may seem to the modern eye, when the property first opened in 1956 it was the Valley’s epicenter of trendy, futuristic design.…

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Mobile Wedding Bar in Scottsdale

Known for high-class living, numerous posh shops, cutting-edge culinary experiences and world-class resorts, it isn’t hard to see why Scottsdale, Arizona is a popular location for bachelor and bachelorette parties as well as destination weddings. If you are lucky enough to host your nuptial celebrations in the Valley of the Sun, take time to experience…

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Mid Summer’s Night in Scottsdale

This destination wedding in Scottsdale, Arizona is what dreams are made of Wonders never cease. In August of 2019, Nirjary Desai of KIS (cubed) Events had a client approach her and asked to have their multiple-day wedding celebration pulled off in less than four months. Not only did her team bring this December 2019 wedding…

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Scottsdale Spanish Getaway

Luxurious accommodations, stunning views of Scottsdale’s iconic Camelback Mountain and some well deserved R&R await you at Omni Montelucia. Perfect for pre-wedding parties, destination weddings and state-side honeymoons, it’s no wonder this resort is one of the most popular in Scottsdale.  Luckily for me, I got the chance to experience the Mediterranean charm in the…

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Scottsdale Reimagined

“I Do” as the Locals Do If you’re considering a destination wedding and are after sunny skies, miles of golf course options, temperate weather (at least in the fall-spring months), hiking, spa and really amazing food, Scottsdale, Arizona should top your list. Sure, it lacks an ocean, but it more than makes up for it…

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Scrumptious Eats in Scottsdale

Executive Chef Mel Mecinas

Here at Destination I Do, we’ve been lucky enough to travel the globe and eat at some pretty fabulous restaurants. When it comes to recommending a place to satiate your traveling hungers in our Phoenix-area stomping ground, look no further than the Four Seasons Scottsdale at Troon North. We’ve sampled all the property has to…

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Four Seasons’ Desert Oasis

Four Seasons' Casitas

Having lived in the Valley of the Sun for over ten years now, I’m often asked about local hot-spots for destination weddings, honeymoons and romantic getaways. Ironically enough, I’ve been to some of the most romantic spots across the globe, but haven’t explored much right here in my now-home state of Arizona. Thus, when an…

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