We know you brides work so hard to plan your wedding and for that we would like to reward you with a relaxing night of fun and laughter… VIP style!

We are giving away five pairs of tickets to the screening of Universal Pictures’ new film THE FIVE-YEAR ENGAGEMENT, which is screening on Tuesday, April 24th at 7:00pm in Tempe, AZ. With these tickets, two VIP seats will be roped-off and reserved for you and your fiancé!

For your chance to win, share this blog post on your Facebook page with the intro, “@Arizona’s Finest Wedding Sites and Services, I LOVE MY FIANCE!”

We will randomly select one lucky couple each day starting Monday, April 16th through Friday, April 20th.

To quote a different film, “May the odds be ever in your favor!”

ABOUT THE FILM
The director and writer/star of Forgetting Sarah Marshall reteam for the irreverent comedy, The Five-Year Engagement. Beginning where most romantic comedies end, the new film from director Nicholas Stoller, producer Judd Apatow (Knocked Up, The 40-Year-Old Virgin) and Rodney Rothman (Get him to the Greek) looks at what happens when an engaged couple, Jason Segel and Emily Blunt, keeps getting tripped up on the long walk down the aisle.

Rated R

http://www.thefiveyearengagementmovie.com/

As the weather starts getting warmer, we are reminded of how lovely weddings in Sedona can be! While the valley is scorching hot in the Summer, Sedona provides a nice retreat. And, not only is the weather beautiful, but the scenery as well. Poco Diablo Resort and Oak Creek Golf Club, are two amazing Sedona venues where lovely rolling hills, gorgeous red rock backdrops and soft willow trees abound. Below are some pictures to get you dreaming about how cool your wedding could be.

Poco Diablo Resort

Poco Diablo Resort

Poco Diablo Resort

Redstone at The Oakcreek Country Club

Here’s an idea that’s FANtastic! With hot temps right around the corner, what a creative and pretty way to keep your wedding guests cool. These lovely little multi-taskers can serve as cute keepsakes, wedding programs, menus and more!

Images courtesy of Pinterest.

We’ve been spending a bit of time at The Boulders and are eager for more! For a wedding site that wows, The Boulders is a top pick. The ancient boulders and vibrant colors of the Sonoran Desert provide a photographer’s dream backdrop. But of course your wedding is much more than just photos! If you’re looking for a world-class menu, impeccable service, lovely ceremony sites choices….look no further! Well, okay, look a little further….click here to request package and pricing information.

This west valley venue has lovely views and great prices! Be sure to head over to their open house this Sunday to experience HillCrest Golf Club for yourself!  To request package and pricing information, fill out the form at: finestweddingsites.com/reception/surprise_hillcrest_golf_club.php

What a view! Centrally located in the heart of Sedona,  Agave of Sedona has become known for the spectacular red rock views from their Montage Ballroom. And here’s a convenience you might not be aware of—Agave of Sedona caters to on- AND off-premise events. The best of both worlds!

With sparkling blue waters and gorgeous mountain views, Millennium Scottsdale provided a breathtaking backdrop for our January/February cover shoot. Ashley Gain, of Ashley Gain Weddings and Events staged the event beautifully! Playing off the color of the lake, she created a clean, sophisticated blue-and-white design. Amy’s Floral Design provided the elegant and softly detailed florals and Laura Segall showed off her stellar photography skills.

There were so many other talented wedding professionals who helped bring this vision to life and we would like to thank each and every one of them!

Event Design & Stylizing: Ashley Gain Wedding & Events

Photographer: Laura Segall Photography

Venue: Millennium Scottsdale

Flowers: Amy’s Floral Design

Invitations and Paper Details: The Event Essentials

Cake: Classic Cakes and Confections

Linens: Wildflower Linen

Hair: Melissa Spidel at Rolf’s Salon

Make-up: Heather Wilson

Wedding Dress: Uptown Bridal & Boutique

Groom’s Attire: Mr. Formal

Rentals: Classic Party Rentals

If you would like to see more pictures from the photoshoot, pick up a copy today or stop by our booth at the upcoming Bridal Fashion Debut!

Reveals are oh so popular these days, but it wasn’t long ago that they were practically unheard of. If you are saying to yourself right now, “what’s a reveal?,” don’t worry, you are not alone. Many brides are just now picking up on this fairly new tradition.

A reveal is where the bride and groom see each other before the wedding. This is usually done in a special way so that it is just as awe-inspiring as seeing each other for the first time before walking down the aisle. Some bride and grooms choose to meet at a secret place, at a specific time, that only they and their photographer know about. Other couples choose to walk down the aisle just as they actually would, but they do it a few hours before the ceremony; before any guests arrive, and the groom’s back is usually facing the bride. Once the bride gets to the alter she taps him on the shoulder and he turns around to see her for the first time. This way he still gets to enjoy seeing her walk down the aisle during the ceremony.

While the reveal breaks the traditional norm it has many benefits. First of all, after the reveal, the bride and groom can then take pictures together before the ceremony, thereby eliminating the hour and a half lag between the ceremony and reception. Your guests will probably appreciate this and it gives you more time to enjoy your reception. Another cool thing about the reveal is that it is a special moment shared by only the bride and groom. And it is often just as memorable (or more so) as seeing each other for the first time at the altar.

Top two images courtesy of Sedona Bride Photographers.

Middle two images courtesy of Erica Velasco Photographers.

Most brides don’t count on table numbers entertaining their guests, but a quick search around Pinterest showed us that it is possible. We came across some really fun and unique ideas that we just had to share!

Instead of sticking with the standard, table 1, 2, 3, etc… why not make it unique by using memorable years from your life as your table numbers. For example, the 1995 table or the 2010 table, and on each of these tables you could include photos or fun facts from those years.

Or, you can continue to use regular numbers, but jazz it up a bit by including pictures of you and your groom. At table 1 you could show pictures of when you were both one, and at table 2 you could show pictures of when you were both two (you get the idea).

Table numbers like this are fun and personable. All the memorable moments of your life will literally be out on the table. What a great story to tell on your special day!

Images courtesy of Pinterest.