Janet and Richard’s Saguaro Buttes wedding was a day of dreams come true- Janet always wanted an outdoor wedding that showcased Tucson’s beautiful landscape and when she found Saguaro Buttes, she knew it was the right place. The day was filled with family and fun, just how they planned!

Best moment: I’ll never forget my two boys walking me down the aisle, seeing the smiling faces of all my friends and family who gathered to celebrate with us, and then to see the look on Richard’s face as I approached the alter.  My heart jumped…I couldn’t wait to marry him and then celebrate with everyone!

I love what Janet says about their relationship: Even though we met in a somewhat random situation (through mutual friends), we can think of a dozen times in our past that we could have or might have crossed paths – We have so much in common in our pasts that we are surprised that we had not met before and often wonder why we didn’t!  We realize, however, that we met at the perfect time, because we wouldn’t have been the same people several years ago that we are today – and everything is as it should be, right now!

3 words: Simple. Flawless. FUN!!

Because there were many children at the wedding, Janet and Richard hired a nanny service, but with all the fun t the reception- they had a photo booth, candy station, and a kid-friendly dance floor, the nannies weren’t even needed!

Janet and Richard’s day came to a close with one of the most beautiful sunsets…

The Honeymoon: We spent 10 days in Oahu, Hawaii.  I had never been to Hawaii and really wanted to see this part of the US that seemed like such a foreign country to me. It was a magnificent week of touring and basking in the sun.  Each and every night, there was a beautiful sunset on the water, and we would stop to watch it, no matter what we were doing. We always kept beach attire and towels in the trunk of the rental car, and when we were through with our site-seeing, we’d find a nice beach area and just sit and listen to the ocean.  It was truly magical!

Congratulations Janet and Richard and thank you for sharing your beautiful day with us!

Janet and Richard’s Real Tucson Wedding Team:

Ceremony & Reception Site: Saguaro Buttes

Photographer: Lorraine A. DarConte Photography

Florist: Jeanne Dutton

Videographer: Soltero Productions

Caterer: Rivers Edge Catering

Cake: Sweet Creations Cupcakes and Cakes

Entertainment (DJ): Rashid Hamdan

Entertainment (Ceremony): The Street Minstrels

Photo Booth: Picture Me Photo Booth

Bridal Gown: Hem and Her Bridal

Tuxedos: Hem and Her Bridal

Hotel Accommodations: Lodge On The Desert

Officiant: David Hallstrom

Nannies:  Trusting Connections

Happy Planning from your Tucson Wedding Blog~Kelly

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All couples look for that one special thing to set their wedding reception apart from the others, but nothing compares to a fireworks show.

(Photos by: Kiss the Groom Photography)

Loud, colorful, “ohh and ahh” inspiring, spectacular fireworks take a beautiful wedding and make it into a true event. The ability to have a fireworks display at your wedding that rivals a 4th of July celebration is a real possibility. To incorporate this show stopper element into your wedding, the most important order of business is to select a reputable vendor. One vendor we can recommend with the utmost confidence is Fireworks Productions of Arizona. This company has a great amount of experience putting on beautiful and dramatic fireworks shows. We’re not talking sparklers here people, we’re talking REAL fireworks!

(Photo by: CWLIFE Photography)

(Photo by: Christine Johnson Photography)

(Photo by: Fresh Look Images Photography)

(Photo by: Fresh Look Images Photography)

Your venue doesn’t always have to have a golf course or huge space in order for you to use fireworks- there are different types of fireworks for different locations- but you do need permission from the venue. Your pyrotechnic vendor should be able to assess the practicality of putting on a show at your chosen venue, and they should also be able to handle the permitting for the show. Plan ahead: many cities require 2 -4 weeks to issue a permit.

Make sure the company you hire has the maximum allowable insurance. Although they are spectacular to watch, fireworks can also be dangerous. Be sure that you are working with a reputable vendor that has already secured the necessary insurance for pyrotechnics.

(Photo by: Charlie Cyr)

Kendon Victor at Fireworks Productions of Arizona offers the following recommendations for couples considering adding a fireworks show to their wedding reception:

- When possible, a surprise fireworks show is always the most enjoyable. Think of a fun way to move your guests outside or ask your fireworks company if they have any suggestions.

- Some people request to have just their wedding colors for their show. Although FPA can usually provide that, it’s the variety of colors and effects that make your show exciting and memorable. Go for a variety!

- When budget planning, most fireworks displays begin at $1,500 (not including permit fee). Some feel it’s better to have a shorter show with a faster pace than to try to stretch the show out. With fireworks, the more up-beat, the more thrilling.

Click here for more FAQ’s regarding events and fireworks or even better, just call Kendon Victor at 480.948.0090

Happy Planning from your Tucson Wedding Blog~ Kelly

 

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