I am totally loving the paper flower bouquets from Desicra, an Etsy shop that specializes is paper flowers

Lodge on the Desert offers indoor and outdoor space that is Tucson through and through. It’s a boutique hotel so you get personal service and an intimate atmosphere where there are mountain views coupled with close proximity to the city.

Lucy and Casey opted for cookies and cupcakes for their wedding sweets- love this personal touch!

KG: Now that you have had a chance to settle in, what is your favorite thing about being married?

L/C: We lived together before we got married so that greatly affects our response. For me (Casey), I especially relish the historical perspective that Lucy has now joined my family. When I think of telling stories to our grandchildren 30-40 years from now, when I think how future generations will remember us and pass down our little slice of history, I really do love that Lucy is my better half, not just for the rest of my life, but for history. For me (Lucy), the symbols of marriage are the best parts. Everything from changing my last name, to being part of his family, and of course catching glimpses of my wedding ring, all remind me that I have a partner in life who adores me.

KG: Tell us about your Honeymoon

L/C: We actually just returned from our honeymoon to St. Lucia. A wonderful vacation that was much needed after a very stressful semester working on my Ph.D. We chose St. Lucia because it had the beaches and snorkeling, but also the impressive natural scenery that made it unlike any other place. Living in a cold climate (Pennsylvania), a vacation to the beach in December is always perfect. The one piece of advice we would recommend is to consider delaying your honeymoon until a few months after the wedding. We found that this allowed us to have something to look forward to and created two wonderful and different moments of our first year of marriage.

KG: What advice do you have for brides-to- be?

L/C: First, at some point during the reception, find your new husband and get away to a corner for five minutes, just the two of you. Take it all in, watch your friends and family celebrate, capture the moment. It truly goes by so quickly that you want to be able to have that little respite alone with your husband. Second, and this is very difficult to actually follow, but keep in mind that all the planning and details etc. are attempting to make reality what is in your head. Nothing is perfect and your wedding/reception probably won’t be either. But that does not mean it won’t be fabulous. If something isn’t just right, only you will know, the guests will think that is the way things should be. You are not being judged, you are being celebrated so don’t sweat the small stuff. Cliche, but true.

KG: Did anything about your wedding day surprise you?

L/C: What surprised us is how fast things seemed to go. We spent almost a year planning our wedding, flying to Tucson to find the ideal setting, menu tasting, dress fitting, everything…and in the span of one day, it was over. It was perfect, it will be one of the happiest moments of our lives, but it was very, very sad when everybody started to fly home and we were left thinking the celebration is over. Sad, but sweet.

KG: What was your favorite thing about the day?

L/C: My favorite thing (Casey) was seeing Lucy. She is beautiful, even when she is sick and coughing in bed, but that first glimpse of her in her dress, her hair made up, her smile and the way her eyes lit up…that will stay with me the rest of my life. Every guy should be so lucky.

Final words of wisdom from the Bride and Groom: create a wedding that fits you, don’t create an elaborate show simply because it is what you think people expect. Friends and family know your personality, make your wedding fit your personality. Have fun, make it a celebration.

I think Lucy and Casey are off to a great start! Congratulations on your beautiful life together and thank you for sharing your wedding day with us!

Lucy and Casey’s Real Tucson Wedding Team:

Wedding Coordinator: Arizona Event Management

Ceremony and Reception Site: Lodge on the Desert

Photographer: Willo Art

Bridal Gown Store: BCBG Max Azria

Bridesmaids Dresses: J. Crew

Tuxedos: J. Crew

Florist: Desicra, on Etsy (paper flowers)

Invitations: Love at First Invite

DJ: Snaptive

Ceremony Musicians: Jennifer SPAGS Spingola

Hair Stylist: Gadabout Salon Spas

Officiant: Rev. Stuart Taylor

Rentals and Linens: Arizona Party Rental

One of our photo shoots for the new issue was catering driven so we have a treat for you today! This is the Hacienda Corona de Guevavi where the shoot took place. It’s historic, picturesque and full of character.

I can’t give everything away but I can tempt you a bit. All of the food for this photo shoot was done by Annette Hartman Catering whose food is both delicious and beautiful!

Annette Hartman generously shared a few recipes with us!

Fiesta Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups cubed rotisserie chicken • 2 cups frozen corn, thawed or on can of corn • 1 cup chopped red or orange bell pepper • 1 cup chopped red onion • 1 small jalapeño chopped fine • 1 cup minced fresh cilantro • 1 tablespoons lime juice • 2 teaspoons ground cumin • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon chili powder • 1 teaspoon mixed pepper blend • 1 cup of name brand mayo or enough to blend until creamy

• Tortilla chips or scoops

Blend well and scoop on you favorite tortilla chip. This is an awesome and easy appetizer. Enjoy!

BLT Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients:  2 pints cherry tomatoes (about 32) • 6 slices of cooked bacon • 1/2 cup mayonnaise • 1/3 cup finely grated cheese • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions

Directions:

1. Cut off the stem ends of the tomatoes. Using a small paring knife, remove the seeds and place in a bowl, place the tomatoes cut side down on paper towels

2. Finely chop your bacon.

3. Stir together the mayonnaise, bacon, cheese and green onions spoon into a resealable bag. Cut off the tip of one corner.

4. Place the tomatoes cut side up on a platter and pipe mixture insides tomato. Garnish with additional chopped green onions.

 You might want to double this recipe they go fast.

Here’s the crew for the day!

Many warm thanks to all who participated!

Catering and Styling: Annette Hartman Catering

Photography: Amanda Rockafellow Photography

Location: Hacienda Corona de Guevavi

Videography: Beyond Video

Floral Design: Elaine Taylor Fine Flowers

Linens: Tucson Party Rentals

Stationery: A Fine Line Stationery &  Gift Boutique

Cakes and Sweets: Village Bakehouse

I like that Amy and Scott chose to pledge their loyalty to each other among the colors that brought them together.

Amy’s flowers are so pretty!

I must find out what a  Blue Vodka Sprite is…

See how the couple remained true to their color scheme in the reception decor?  Lovely!

As a big proponent of video, I feel the need to share Amy and Scott’s video with you. You get a better sense of who they are when you get the big picture. Plus, the first kiss is great- Scott just keeps kissing Amy!

Scott & Amy from One17 Productions on Vimeo.

Amy and Scott shared some thoughts with me post-wedding:

KG: Now that you have had some time to reflect on your wedding, what is your favorite memory from the day?

SG: There are a lot of great memories, especially finally seeing Amy walk down the long isle after over ten years of dating (she kept delaying, that’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it). One of the funnest moments though has to be the cake cutting. We got the best man & matron of honor to come in close for a picture after we cut the cake and we smashed cake into their faces instead of ours. Cameras were firing like we were walking the red carpet. I just remember being blinded by flashes, while my brother and her sister were being blinded by cake!

AL: It was by far the best day of my life so it’s hard to choose just one memory. I’d have to say one of my favorites was kissing my husband at the altar after they pronounced us “man & wife”. We kissed many times, over and over again. I remember being pretty ecstatic! I even had several people tell us afterwards that it was the best and most sincere first kiss (or kisses) they had ever seen at a wedding! I have to agree with Scott that another moment that was fun and one of the best of the night was smashing cake into the faces of the best man & matron of honor. We kept it a secret so no one was expecting it and there were a million camera flashes for it. We felt like we were famous.

KG: What was the smartest planning decision you made?

 AL: The smartest decision had to be choosing a reception place that included a lot within the price and all at one place, a kind of package deal. It made it so much easier and less stressful to have the catering, DJ, bartending, tables, chairs, linens, part of the centerpieces, etc all included.

KG: Did you go on a Honeymoon?

SG: We headed down to the northwest Pacific coast of Costa Rica. We stayed at the Riu Guanacaste all-inclusive resort (which we highly recommend for the awesome pina coladas). We wanted something atypical; a little off the beaten path but still with some nice frills. Our honeymoon wasn’t the sitting on the beach the whole time type. It was full of zip lining, horseback riding, beach massages, searching for monkeys, and excursions to rivers, waterfalls, hot springs, and volcanoes. We met some great locals and apparently have a free place to stay next time we go back (and we will Muricio)!

KG: Now that your day has come and gone, what advice would you offer brides-to-be? 

AL: Make sure you take some time for yourself. It is impossible to please everyone, but do what you want and what makes you and your fiancé happy. Our family would have preferred for us to get married in Florida where they all live, but it was so much easier (and less expensive) for us to have it in Tucson. Make sure to take some time before the wedding to spend quality time with your friends and family that isn’t directly wedding related (I wish I would have done more of that). And most important of all….don’t sweat the small stuff! There are details that you will know are not there or are all wrong, but chances are you are the only one who will notice it so don’t let it stress you out. Make sure you have fun and relax on your wedding day, it goes by so fast!

KG: What do you love best about being married?

AL: Waking up next to my best friend everyday! I know that I always have Scott by my side loving me and supporting me no matter what. I can’t wait until we have children and start our family together!

Congratulations Amy and Scott- thank you for sharing your day with us!

Amy and Scott’s Real Wedding Team:

Ceremony Site: St Phillips in the Hills Episcopal Church

Reception Site: Reflections at the Buttes

Photographer: Patrick Grimes Photography

Videographer: One-17 Productions

Bridal Gown Store: Angelique Bridal by Michelle

Bridesmaids Dresses: Alfred Angelo

Tuxedos: Men’s Wearhouse

Florist: Inglis Florist

Cake: Busy B Bakery

Ceremony Musicians: Jeffrey Campbell

Make-up Artist: Ginger, Robert Markley Salon Spa

Hair Stylist: Dario, Robert Markley Salon Spa

Officiant: Rev. Blake Hutson

La Paloma-Tara & Chris’ preview from Stepheny Keith on Vimeo.

I think you’ll agree that Tara is completely GLOWING!

Tara wore these custom flip flops- she was definitely ready to dance that night!

I really love this picture; the quiet elegance is so beautiful. Tara says that her absolute favorite memory from the day was her first look with Chris. She explains: It helped with the jitters the both of us had and also allowed us more time for portraits.

The happy couple! Tara’s ivory dress is gorgeous and Chris is super handsome in his tux.

The stunning Santa Catalina Mountains provide a one-of-a-kind backdrop that is dramatic wedding perfection

I think photographer Spencer Beorup had a great time with these two!

The table numbers were images of Tara and Chris bobbleheads in locations that are important to the couple- pretty clever! They also provided each guest with a pin that was customized to the guest’s personality. How fun is that?

And the bobbleheads made an appearance on the wedding cake too!

Tara and Chris definitely know how to get down…

Tara and I talked wedding recently and here is what she had to say:

KG: What was the smartest planning decision you made?

TW: Booking vendors super early! We had a photobooth at the reception with lots of props we had bought over the planning process that was a huge hit. Also we wrote our own vows which I really loved.

KG: Did you go on a Honeymoon?

TW: We went to San Diego because it was where Chris proposed, our favorite city in the US and I hate flying!

KG: Now that your day has come and gone, what advice would you offer brides-to-be?

TW: Enjoy the planning process as much as possible even if it isn’t your thing-once it is over you will miss it! Try to keep in mind why you are planning this wedding-it is not all about the party-it is about the marriage itself! Make sure you let your vendors know exactly what you want-they cannot read your mind. Also make sure to take time on your wedding day to soak it all in-everyone is right when they say it is over in 1 blink of an eye! Also, print sticky labels with your contact info on them including your wedding date. Use them at bridal shows instead of having to write down the same info over and over again. And create an email address to use solely for the planning process. That way your main email account does not get overwhelmed with vendor emails. This helps immensely!!

KG: Tell us what you love most about being married!

TW: I just love know that I have someone who will always be here for me and I get to spend the rest of my life with my best friend!

Congratulations Tara and Chris- thank you for sharing your special day with us!

Tara and Chris’ Real Wedding Team:

Ceremony and Reception Site: Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa

Photographer: Spencer Boerup Photography

Bridal Gown Store: Brides by Demetrios

Bridesmaids Dresses: A Tailor Tuxedo and Bridal

Tuxedos: A Tailor Tuxedo and Bridal

Florist: Sauliz Floral Dezigns

Videographer: Black Sheep Filmworks

Cake: Village Bakehouse

DJ: I’m With the Dj

Make-up Artist: Couture Makeup by Katy Davis

Hair Stylist: Denise Stewart

Officiant: Cherisse Mills

Rentals: Tucson Party Rentals

Rehearsal Dinner Site:Blanco

In fact, I think that planning a wedding is like Marriage Bootcamp; both people want different things and they have to figure out a way to make each happy! Well, Darcy and Anthony made it through Marriage Bootcamp and the result is a gorgeous day that incorporated Anthony’s baseball past (he played baseball in college) and Darcy’s love of pretty things (you will see some classy and sparkly elements!).

Darcy tells us about the pre-wedding day fun:  The rehearsal required attendants to come dressed in their favorite baseball team’s attire. The groom, having played collegiate baseball, was able to convince the bride to incorporate baseball into as many aspects of the wedding as possible. This baseball theme was also exhibited at the rehearsal/welcome party which had the groom’s touch through and through. Guests were able to consume sliders, gourmet nachos, peanuts, gourmet hot dogs, and other assorted concession stand foods done by Blue House Catering. Additionally, a Photo Fun Booth was in place to allow guests to take pictures creating memories that were combined into a baseball themed photo album for the bride and groom. The next morning while the women prepared their hair and make-up at Gadabout Salon, the men took part in a “Home Run Derby” competition before readying themselves for the big event.

Here’s the lovely couple on the big day!

Baseball made an appearance in the most surprising ways:  From the organ’s “Charge” stadium cheer for the men’s entrance to the choreographed bridal party dance, every aspect of the ceremony reflected all that is Darcy and Anthony….elegant fun. St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church was chosen due to the bride’s family having attended services there for three generations. The ceremony featured songs by Keith Urban (Making Memories of Us) and Ingrid Michelson (The Way I Am) sung by close family and friends.

Darcy is such a beautiful bride, and Anthony is quite handsome…

The beautiful and scenic Skyline Country Club makes for great photo ops!

The colors, sparklies, candleabras, linens, flowers…all of it comes together so perfectly! And another fun element Darcy and Anthony planned was the grand entrance. Darcy explains: wanting to create a memorable dinner and reception, we had each wedding party member enter to a song clip which reflected the personality of the party member. The toasts, or roasts in this case, included the traditional sister poem.

Darcy and Anthony decided to forego the traditional wedding cake; they definitely embraced sugar though (like I ALWAYS say you should do) and served cupcakes, dessert shots and a baseball themed groom’s cake. See how they infused Anthony’s love of the game into the reception?

After a dramatic sparkler exit, the bride and groom retreated to The Westin La Paloma Resort for an after party at Azul Restaurant Lounge and their first night as Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Ortiz.

Here is the wedding video preview:

Skyline Country Club-Darcy & Anthony’s preview from Stepheny Keith on Vimeo.

I had a few post-wedding questions for the couple. Here’s the Q and A:

KG: Now that you have had some time to reflect on your wedding, what is your favorite memory from the day?

D&A: Our favorite memory from our wedding was seeing all our friends and family come to Tucson to support us.

KG: What was the smartest planning decision you made?

D&A: The smartest planning decision we made was hiring a wedding planner. Anne Bryant was the best! A wedding planner can look over all the small details which gets you to focus on the big picture- marrying your best friend!

KG: Did you go on a Honeymoon?

D&A: We went to Cancun after the wedding. We stayed at Sun Palace, an all inclusive, adults only resort. It was quite and peaceful but we did plenty of activities- scuba diving, zip lining, ATVing, snorkeling, boating and of course relaxing on the beach.

KG: Now that your day has come and gone, what advice would you offer brides-to-be as far as planning

D&A: Our advice to brides to be is to just relax and soak it all in. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Smile and enjoy your day- it goes by so fast!

Darcy and Anthony’s Wedding Team:

Wedding Coordinator: Creative Events, LLC

Ceremony Site: St. Mark’s Presbyterian

Reception Site: Skyline Country Club

Bridal Gown Store: Mariee Bridal

Bridesmaids Dresses: Priscilla of Boston

Tuxedos: Men’s Wearhouse

Florist: Elaine Taylor Fine Flowers

Photographer: Something Blue Photography

Videographer: Black Sheep Filmworks

Invitations: A Fine Line Stationery and Gift Boutique

Caterer/Cake: Skyline Country Club

Entertainment: Corbin Dooley

Make-up Artist/Hair Stylist: Gadabout Salon

Officiant: John Daley

Rentals: Wildflower Linens

Transportation: Xtreme Limousine

It was an exciting day for the Marriott and for us as well- Liz commented on how much she loved seeing fellow Tucson Bride&Groom advertisers working together (it was sort of a “kumbaya” moment).

Here’s a sneak peek at what is sure to be a great new ad for the hotel:

(Guillian Bon of Gigi Bridal Boutique and Liz )

I love this action shot of photographer Sara Strom, and the red pop of color is another gorgeous bouquet by Sauliz Floral Dezigns

Guillian and Melinda Dillon, a new face at Marriott University Park, and of course Sarah workin’ it on a ladder!)

The male model (it’s George from the front desk!) and Laura Wright, Marriott University Park Director of Event Planning

Location: Marriott University Park

Photographer: Sara Strom Photography

Hair & makeup: Aveda

Gowns: Gigi Bridal Boutique

Flowers: Sauliz Floral Dezigns

Brianne tells us about the monogram inside her dress: The patch in my dress is from my middle sister to serve as a reminder that while I am marrying the man of my dreams to always remember where I came from, stay true to myself and remember that my family will always love me

One of Brianne’s favorite details from the day is her custom aisle runner from Cycling4aCure on Etsy- I like how each design element has an undeniable feeling of Fall, my favorite time of the year!

Brianne and Zachary’s fathers worked on the trellis together and Brianne’s dad made the wooden heart. This will eventually be placed in Brianne and Zachary’s backyard to serve as a reminder of their special day- what a sweet touch.

More details from Brianne: For the placecards my florist made a tree out of willowbranches then I made different color leaves to hang from the tree that had our guests’ names and table numbers on them. For the guest sign in, our photographer made a book with all of our engagement pictures and on each page it had a question about us for our guests to answer instead of just signing their names. 

For the envelopes our guests gave us as gifts, I made a three tiered box that looked like a cake to put the envelopes in with the colors of our wedding. Our cake was something that hadn’t been done before by our cake lady. I thought of the concept of a pumpkin cake and each pumpkin was a different flavor. The largest pumpkin was a spice flavor, the second was chocolate and the top almond. The cake was three- tiered and each pumpkin sat on a clear plastic base to better showcase the cake. Each pumpkin had handmade sugar flowers on top so it looked like one of the two centerpieces.

We had two different centerpieces; one was willow branches with orange orchids and candles hanging from them in a wooden square box with moss at the base. The second centerpiece were live pumpkins that were spray painted gold and had flowers coming out of the top, the pumpkins sat on the same box as the other centerpieces.

We had a custom drink that was purple in color and as an accent it had a sugar rim around the top of the cup and an edible rice paper leaf as an accent floating in the drink to continue the tree/fall theme.

Isn’t this such a pretty wedding? Brianne definitely has a passion for weddings!

Thank you Brianne and Zachary for sharing your day with us and CONGRATULATIONS!

Brianne and Zachary’s Real Wedding Team:

Wedding Coordinator: Heather Tutor

Ceremony and Reception Site: Reflections at The Buttes

Bridal Gown Store: A Tailor Tuxedo and Bridal Shop

Bridesmaids Dresses: Alfred Angelo

Tuxedos: Men’s Wearhouse

Florist: Posh Petals

Photographer: Priddy Photo

Invitations: VO Handmade

Cake: Ambrosia of Tucson

Make-up Artist: Source Salon and Spa, Joolie Bustamante

Hair Stylist: Source Salon and Spa, Shannon Jones

Officiant: Sam Partain

(Image Courtesy of: Ted Hewitt Photography)

Holly won:

*2 luxurious nights in the Hospitality Suite at the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Tennis & Golf Resort

*Spa massages for 2 at the Elements Spa

*Breakfast for 2 at the Sundance Restaurant

*A surprise Romance Amenity

Holly was a great sport as photographer Ted Hewitt and our own Liz Puente explored the picturesque grounds of the resort for this mini-photoshoot.

(Image Courtesy of: Ted Hewitt Photography)

Ted in action

Holly tells us a little bit about herself and her fiancee Daniel: Daniel and I met last summer via an online dating site!! Yes, they do work on occasion!! I spotted his profile first and wrote him. We met a few days later for coffee and had instant chemistry. I knew he was a definite keeper when, on a day I usually take my mom to the beauty parlor, I was scheduled to work, and Daniel volunteered to take her!! He even sat and chatted with all the ladies while she got her hair done. In January of this year, he proposed and there was no hesitation in saying “Yes”!

We chose August 20th to be our wedding date. It would have been my father’s Birthday. Nothing was more important to my dad then to see his daughters happy… this is the best present I could give him. We are getting married at The Stillwell House and Garden. Daniel has been a huge help in the wedding planning, in fact, he found the venue!! My favorite color is purple, so we will be incorporating various shades into the flowers, attire and of course cake. We are very excited to share the day with some special out of town visitors, friends and family!

I wondered if Holly needed a gal pal to go with her on spa day but she has other plans: Of course I will be sharing the prize with Daniel. We will most likely need an extra weekend getaway once the wedding is over and we have settled back into a somewhat normal lifestyle!!

Congratulations Holly and Daniel- we can’t wait to hear more about your wedding and enjoy the Spa Getaway!

If you want to register for the next Romantic Getaway, click here.

Chatting Soon~Kelly

The lovely couple:

Kayla had her florist wrap her bouquet in her mother’s wedding hankerchief and used her great-grandmother’s cameo to adorn it

There was a lot of sparkle used for this winter wedding- you will see the shoes, cake, and decor all enhanced by a touch of shine!

I am completely in love with the girls’ dresses and bouquets

Kayla and Skylar had a sweet wishing tree at the reception where guests could leave a wish for the couple and take a wish that was written by Kayla and Skylar. They were inspired by Tucson’s holiday wishing tree where Tucson residents gather to share messages of hope and love; it’s also where Skylar proposed to Kayla!

Did you spot the sparkle in the cake? I love how it looks like snow!

I got in touch with the newlyweds to get their post-wedding thoughts- here’s what they have to say:

KG: Now that you have had some time to reflect on your wedding, what is your favorite memory from the day?

KC: My favorite memory from the day of the wedding was walking down the aisle and driving away together after the reception and knowing we can finally be alone and fully together.

KG: What was the smartest planning decision you made?

KC: The smartest planning decision I made was to remind myself that when I got caught up on stressing over the details, ultimately it is about us coming together. I then could think about how I wanted it exemplified and what was most meaningful.

KG: Did you go on a Honeymoon?

KC: For our honeymoon, we went to Costa Rica!! We found a rockin’ deal online and decided to take a leap of faith and book it! I HIGHLY recommend the website travelzoo.com and subscribing to their “Top 20″ email list. They send you the best deals on hotels, flights, and cruises. Very awesome.

KG: Now that your day has come and gone, what advice would you offer brides-to-be as far as planning, stress management, enjoying the wedding day, etc.

KC: The advice I would offer brides-to-be is to know that no matter what, your day will be special because you are starting forever with the love of your life. I would also say to let your mother be involved. Just like us brides dream about our future wedding for a very long time, being a part of your wedding is a mother’s dream as well. Your wedding is about a culmination of people who love you wanting to join together and celebrate this new stage in your life. Invite old family friends, your parents friends, and your friends. Everyone loves you and wants to be involved!

KG: Tell us what you love best about being married!

KC: What I love best about being married is getting to spend all my free time with the man I love. I also love getting to know more about him and find out all his cute quirks!

Congratulations Kayla and Skylar and thank you for sharing your very special day with us!

Kayla & Skylar Jan. 15, 2011 from W. Ashley Maddox on Vimeo.

Kayla and Skylar’s Real Wedding Team:

Ceremony Site: Casas Adobes Baptist Church

Reception Site: Skyline Country Club

Photographer: Jen Disney

Bridal Gown Store: Rose Petal Bridal Fashions

Bridesmaids Dresses: Christie’s

Tuxedos: A Tailor Tuxedo and Bridal Shop

Florist: Elaine Taylor Fine Flowers

Videographer: Ashley Maddox

Invitations: A Fine Line Stationery and Gift Boutique

Caterer: Skyline Country Club

Cake: Carriesmatic Cakes

DJ: Double Play DJ

Make-up Artist: Lynette Rasco, Toni and Guy

Officiant: Winston Maddox

Rentals: Pro Em Party Concepts

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that this photoshoot, which took place at the Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, was a team effort; Villa Feliz Flowers worked closely with Tucson Party Rentals, A Fine Line Stationery and Gift Boutique, Gigi Bridal, Something Blue Photography and Beyond Video to bring these pretties to you today. Now, Let’s explore some fresh floral designs!

Mixing succulents with roses will give you a modern and classic feel

You can also mix more natural or botanical types of foliage with classic wedding flowers to showcase your personal style

The grounds at the Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort have so many opportunities for decorating- this mix of chile pods and succulents is unexpected and adds interest to your wedding design

Tequila has made it’s case for the spotlight at weddings (read more about tequila and weddings here)

Although the florals in this creamy bouquet have the same tone, it is far from boring due to the variety of textures

Don’t overlook an opportunity like a mantle to decorate- your wedding design will feel more complete if you address all the different spaces at your venue

And of course, for more insights from the team, watch this video from Beyond Video:

Behind the scenes at Tucson Bride & Groom Magazine~ “Organic Chemistry” from Beyond Video on Vimeo.

Thank you to everyone who came together to create such beautiful floral inspiration!

Chatting Soon~Kelly