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The Wedding of Ashley & Rodney

The Phoenician
Scottsdale, AZ

 
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When Ashley and Rodney pictured their wedding day, Ashley hoped to elope, but Rodney imagined a traditional celebration, so a compromise was born; they chose a small and intimate destination wedding in Scottsdale, Arizona. With a champagne and raspberry color palette that was a bright and beautiful addition to the subdued desert landscape they said their vows in an outdoor ceremony surrounded by bougainvillea, then joined their 30 guests for a dinner reception. All the guests sat at one long banquet table to enjoy the feast together!
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Wedding planner: Your Heart's Desire
Ceremony/Catering/Reception site: The Phoenician Resort
Flowers: Petal Pusher
Invitations: Oliver's Twist
 
 
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Bride's dress: Antonio Fermin
Hair & makeup: Helen Williams and Julie Koeth
Officiant: Mark Faul
DJ: Michael B. Productions
 
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