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Lovely LocationsThe first step in planning the wedding of your dreams is finding the perfect location. Our featured properties have all the romance, elegance and beauty for a truly magical wedding celebration. Torreon
Gainey Suites Hotel
Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa
Hidden Meadows
Millennium Resort
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa
Gainey Ranch Golf Club
The newly renovated clubhouse offers a variety of setting for all your wedding needs as well. The private dining room, ballroom, lounge, outdoor terraces and the popular outdoor waterfall patio are all breathtaking locations for any event. Let the Chef create a wonderful menu with special selections to compliment the flavor of your very special day. For more information please visit www.gaineyranchcc.com or call 480-951-0022 for more details. Picture Perfect PhotographersWhether proudly displayed on the mantle or neatly tucked away for future generations to admire, your wedding photos should evoke wonderful memories, transporting you back to your magical day. Bob Coates
Keith Perry
Visionary VideographersImagine all of your most treasured moments from your wedding day, captured in their entirety. A trip down memory lane awaits you…simply press play! Point in Time Productions
Royal Sun Productions
Bridal ConsultantsYou’ve found your soul mate and now the day you’ve dreamed about since you were a little girl is rapidly approaching. But between picking out the dress, the location, the cake, the flowers and the band, there are so many other details that cannot be overlooked. Hiring the right bridal consultant to take the stress off of you so you can enjoy your special day is equally important as finding your special someone! Kiss the Bride
Planned to Perfection
JewelryClaudia’s Jewelry
Floral FancyThe flowers at your wedding can either make or break such an important day. The color, size, scent, arrangement and placement are all important factors to take into consideration. Flowers should act as a lovely accent to the beauty of an already magical day. Flowers by Jodi
Wild Child Floral Design
Rita’s Floral Designs
CateringThe food at your wedding is one of the most important details that your guests will remember for years to come. Entertain even the most prestigious of palettes with delectable catering that will leave them wanting seconds. Classic Catering
Robert's Catering
Get the Party Started!The music and entertainment you have at your wedding day will be remembered by everyone. Keep your guests dancing and smiling with our featured entertainment specialists. On your wedding day, the love of your life should sweep you off your feet. Your entertainment should keep you on your feet and dancing! Lisa Pressman Ensemble
The Swingtips
Cakes, Sweets and Scrumptious TreatsThe cutting of the cake is one of the most traditional and memorable moments on your wedding day. Not only does the cake have to taste amazing, but it should look amazing as well! Bamboo Bakery
Piece of Cake Desserts
Favorite Bridal Websiteswww.ArizonasFinestWeddings.com
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Couples are discovering that a Torreon wedding is a truly unique and magical experience. Located in the White Mountains, this is becoming one of Arizona's premiere destination wedding sites. With luxurious guest suites, Lodges on the Greens, and villas tucked into the pines, your wedding guests will ease into comfort. Let the impressive staff coordinate events like a small golf tournament, on-site trail ride, family picnic or special reception, dinner and brunch, leaving you free to relax and enjoy your guests.
Torreon's outdoor wedding site offers the unmatched drama of a magnificent natural setting in the cool White Mountains. Seated guests will be transformed by the setting, while the bridal party will have the confidence of staging the wedding procession and ceremony on a practical solid surface. The Torreon clubhouse and reception facility is only a few steps away from the wedding pavilion, and the property boast dozens of elegant photography sites to commemorate the beginning of your lives together. Please visit 
This newly re-modeled boutique suites hotel, centrally located in the heart of exclusive Gainey Ranch, just steps away from fabulous shopping and dining, The Spa at Gainey Village, great golf and all that Scottsdale has to offer in a relaxed and intimate setting. 
The creative catering managers and culinary team will take care of every detail of your precious day, whether you say "I do," on the Terrace Lawn overlooking the botanical gardens, or in the Hearth Room before a roaring fire. You can experience romance and elegance in the heart of Scottsdale at this lovely property. Please visit 
The unique style and authentic design of the Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa will leave you with a wonderful lasting impression. This small, intimate property is the perfect location for a romantic ceremony, or a distinctive reception. When planning a wedding here, you'll find that the staff at Sedona Rouge is more than accommodating. Customized menus include vegetarian and vegan options. Multiple weddings sites are available, both on and off property. Rooftop weddings with red rock views and beautiful garden ceremonies are two of the many choices for your most special day.
You and your guests will appreciate the attention to detail at this enchanting hotel. Antique vases and 500-year-old iron work re-imagines the heady mélange of ancient Roman, French, Mediterranean and North African cultures. A property this unique allows you to stretch your imagination, and build the wedding of your dreams. Please visit 
Celebrate the seasons at this luxurious guest ranch surrounded by the majestic national forest in Eastern Arizona's White Mountains. Near the charming and historic town of Greer in Apache County, Hidden Meadows Ranch is an escape from urban life. This luxurious retreat is perfect for a relaxing wedding weekend among the whispering pine trees, or enjoying the best activities that nature has to offer. Surrounded by thousands of acres of natural open space, the Lodge is the perfect year-round place from which to launch a myriad of outdoor activities, or for just hiding away and relaxing in serenity.
While there are many beautiful wedding locations in Arizona, Hidden Meadow Ranch offers an opportunity for new family and friends to unite. After a few days at this lovely retreat, you and your guests will have more than just memories; you will have stronger friendships with those you love. Choose from several wonderful locations, from a ceremony where you are surrounded by Aspen trees and Pine trees, or say your vows in front of a crackling 12-foot fire place at the Ranch House. Which ever location you choose, Hidden Meadows Ranch promises exceptional service and unforgettable dining. Find out more at 
Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch is a serene and unique location for saying your vows. Renovations on this property have just been completed to elevate the guest experience with relaxing elements and added comforts. The resort revamped the ever-popular outdoor area, resulting in a sunny retreat for your wedding guests. Relax by the stunning new pool before your big day and get swept away by the new 20-foot cascading waterfall. You and your guests will love the enhanced rooms with luxurious Frette lines, lofty down comforters and plush pillows. All the comforts you need to sleep away the stress before the big day.
Located on the shores of Camelback Lake and overlooking the beautiful McDowell Mountains, this property has everything you need for a lavish wedding. If you envision a romantic sunset ceremony or an evening under the stars, Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch can accommodate the wedding of your dreams. Please visit 
Located on the Gila River Indian Community in Chandler is the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa. This Four-Diamond luxury property reflects the spirit and beauty of the Native American Culture. With 500 culturally-themed rooms, rugged natural landscaping and breathtaking views, exchanging your vows here could prove to be a truly inspirational experience. Take your pick from two lush wedding lawns or the Estrella Sunset Point to hold your ceremony. The resorts world-class culinary team will also create a delectable customized menu for you and your guests to savor.
To help you prepare for your special day, plan an escape from the stress at the Aji Spa. Aji is Arizona’s only Native American-owned spa and features indigenous treatments based on ancient legends of the Pima and Maricopa People. Aji Spa will inspire you with clarity and a renewed perspective as you seek pampering and comfort. Plan a day for the bridal party, or get the honeymoon started early with a romantic couple's massage. Please visit 
For celebrating new beginnings, nothing compares to Gainey Ranch Golf Club. This venue offers not only a wonderful environment for a reception and rehearsal dinner, but also a beautiful location for your wedding ceremony. A backdrop of their signature green surrounded by cascading waterfalls offers a beautiful location for ceremonies of one hundred or fewer. The wedding green overlooks the McDowell Mountains and provides a dramatic setting for larger ceremonies up to two hundred.
With an effervescent personality to help your wedding day run as smooth as can be, Bob Coates of Bob Coates Photography has the patience and skills you would expect from an award-winning photographer. He takes the job of capturing your memories and the emotion of the day seriously, yet has a sense of humor that keeps tensions at bay on your most special day. A second photographer and an assistant are also on board in order to see Coates amazing visions all the way through. Bob is a multi-award winning photographer who works closely with you to realize your dreams and document all the emotions in albums and wall art that will bring tears of joy to your eyes and laughter to your heart.
Among his many accolades, Coates is also the author of two books that cover wedding design and sales for both seasoned and aspiring photographers. He also writes articles for photography industry magazines. Bob Coates Photography is based in Sedona and is available all throughout Arizona, and various destinations around the world. View his work online by visiting 
Over 25 years of experience and a true love for photographing weddings combine to make Keith Perry one of the top photographers in Arizona. A love for photography started at the age of eight for the Phoenix based Perry. What started as a hobby with his first set of dark room chemicals and Hollywood Monster negatives, lead to an impressive career photographing virtually everyone in the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Branches of Arizona Government, yet for Perry, photographing weddings is his true passion and it’s something that he has perfected over the years.
Perry believes that a successful wedding photographer should be creative on the fly for the entire day. Capturing those precious moments isn’t always easy, but the ability to engage with all the wedding guests, and a love for watching people and allows Perry to set the tone for memorable photos. “It doesn’t even feel like work for me anymore,” says Perry who also believes that a photographer with a welcoming personality can go a long way in this industry. Perry was recently named among the Best Photographers of 2008 in Arizona Business Magazine. To view his stunning work, visit his website at 
Point in Time Productions is an award winning Wedding and Event Videography Company. They are well recognized within the industry as a high-quality production studio that also provides outstanding customer service. Owner Rami Kalla shares some suggestions on finding the right team to capture your big day.
Kalla believes that there are a number of things to look for when hiring a videographer. One of the most important things is how well they work with photographers. As videographers and photographers work very lose together, it is important to know their style. If you have a videographer who shoots with more light than necessary, this could affect the quality of your wedding photos. In addition, you do not want a videographer who will continually stand in front of the photographer and appear in your photos. Ask your videographer for at least three references of photographers that they have worked with in the past. This is one of the most important days of your life, and you want to make sure that you hire the most qualified professionals to capture all of the precious moments. For more information please visit 
Only video will allow you and your loved ones to relive your wedding day as it actually happened…with movement, sound and emotion. At Royal Sun Productions, they believe you have only one chance to be sure that your wedding day is professionally captured, with all the love and laughter preserved for you to share again and again. Brides tell them repeatedly that the day went by so fast and they missed so many moments amidst all the excitement. With video, your wedding day is beautifully preserved forever, never to become a faded memory.
At Royal Sun, they recommend complete videography to every couple, not because it’s their business but because they realize the tremendous value in having a wedding video. It’s something that a couple will never regret having. For more information about Royal Sun, please visit their website at 
Melanie Quick of Kiss the Bride is absolutely passionate about planning weddings. Ten years ago when a close friend asked her for help with planning a wedding, Melanie discovered her talent. The talent developed into a career and she took her passion to the next level by starting her own bridal consultant company. Melanie believes that every bride should have the wedding she desires. Her knowledge and expertise of the bridal industry will help guide you through the planning process. Her enthusiastic personality and excitement will help calm your nerves and enable you to enjoy this most special day.
Kiss the Bride specializes in customizing all the details to fit you unique style and taste. Whether you envision a grand, luxurious wedding or a small intimate gathering with only those closest to you as a couple, Melanie and her team will create the perfect event for you. The goal at Kiss the Bride is to make sure that you get the absolute best wedding possible, regardless of your budget. Melanie’s talent and passion for her profession combine to create a wedding consultant who will truly rise to the occasion. For more information please visit 
Planning and coordinating a wedding can be an extremely hectic and a sometimes overwhelming process. Whether you are looking for assistance with planning your entire wedding, day of coordination or just looking for the convenience of one-stop shopping, Planned to Perfection is here to assist. They offer Full Service Wedding Planning with custom packages based on your unique wedding style, vision, personality and budget. Day of Coordination services, where you have planned the entire event are also available. We then execute the countless number of details allowing you and your loved ones to relax and enjoy the celebration.
Planned to Perfection is also excited to announce the opening of their new boutique showroom in Westgate City Center offering invitations (professionally printed, custom or DIY invitation kits), favors, attendant’s gifts, custom cake toppers, rentals and accessories such as toasting glasses, cake servers, unity ceremony sets (candle or sand), ring bearer pillows, etc. If its wedding related, we are here to assist. You can either shop on-line from the convenience of your own home or call (623) 877-1911 to schedule a time to come by the shop for personalized assistance. If you are in need of planning assistance or day of coordination we offer a complimentary, no obligation first meeting where we will chat about your wedding details, then create that custom package based on your needs. Visit 
As a bride, you envision yourself in the most exquisite dress, with the most fragrant and lovely bouquet, wearing jewels that sparkle and shine as bright as your smile. Designs by Claudia has a stunning and affordable collection of bridal jewels for you and your bridesmaids. Claudia’s is a boutique inside Mariee Gallery at the Shops at Gainey Village. Custom jewelry made with Cultured Pearls, Swarovski Crystals and other gem stones on Sterling Silver are available for your big day. Claudia gives her clients exactly what they are looking for, and devotes her time to and attention to their needs.
Even after the wedding dress is put away for safe storing, clients of Claudia’s will want to wear her pieces long after the wedding day. When purchasing custom made jewelry from this impressive collection, you can rest assured that you are getting quality jewels from a trusted source. Claudia is a member of the Jeweler’s of America, American Gem Trade Association and Jewelers Board of Trade. For more information please visit 
At an early age in her parents flower shop, Jodi White-Guthrie always knew that she had a love for fresh flowers. When she was twenty-one, she moved away from home to work for a large company where she advanced quickly to the position of divisional trainer where she was responsible for more than 30 floral shops. After more than a decade of success, Jodi decided to start her own business in 1995, and Flowers by Jodi was born. Since then, Jodi and her experienced staff have specialized exclusively in weddings within the greater Metropolitan Phoenix area.
Jodi prefers a one-on-one and hands-on approach to design, and assisting brides through each aspect of their floral planning. Each wedding is custom designed through the consultation to compliment the bride and grooms choice of colors, flowers, style and budget. After discussing your ideas and reviewing your portfolio, Flowers by Jodi will send you an itemized proposal based upon your meeting. Complimentary consultations and estimates in a relaxed private environment….what could be easier than that? To receive more information, visit 
Patricia Poto Eastwood of Wild Child Floral Design brings over 25 years of experience to the wedding industry. Her passion for floral design was ignited with an apprenticeship with world-renowned, award winning Phillip Rulloda. Over the years, her unique approach to floral design has earned her a reputation for stunning excellence, and professionalism. Patricia takes pride in personally hand selecting each flower for your most special day to ensure that every flower, vine and blossom is as perfect as your day deserves.
A private wedding consultation will provide you with the information you and Patricia both need to create the perfect floral arrangements at your wedding and reception. Her team of experts will create the perfect ambiance of the most lovely, fragrant and timeless flowers to add to the beauty your wedding. To learn more about Patricia’s distinctive designs, please visit, 
Rita’s Floral Designs has been creating the most wonderful custom wedding flowers for discriminating brides for over 17 years. Rita has hundreds of beautiful and inspiring floral photographs and an infinite number of design ideas to create that one of a kind bouquet for your very special day. When you set up your Free Personal Consultation with Rita, you will receive the individual care and attention to detail that you need and expect for your unique wedding day!
Rita’s Floral Designs will strive to go beyond your expectations to deliver you fabulous flowers that will have your guests and friends complimenting your event for years to come. Free with your floral order you will also receive matching fresh flower accents for your wedding cake! Contact Rita’s Floral Designs today to set up your free personal consultation! Please visit 
At Classic Catering, your event is their number one priority. They strive to make your wedding day an affair to remember by carefully hand selecting each ingredient and using only the finest products to ensure that your taste buds will receive the special treatment. Their amazing team of culinary masters is trained professionals with the skills and talent to create meals worth savoring. Classic Catering will custom bid on all events and they offer free consultations. If you crave a themed affair or a traditional medley of culinary dishes, the team will provide you with a memorable experience.
For years the Pipola family has been providing exceptional service for events all over The Valley of the Sun. If you would like to learn more about their services, please visit 
Your wedding day is a truly special day…a special day that deserves amazing food, spectacular service and impressive culinary creations. Robert’s Catering offers its clients only the best, and for your wedding, their dedicated team will handle every detail of the catering with precision and passion. From a grand and customized menu, to a towering, fondant covered wedding cake, Robert’s can do it all.
Take the stress out of your wedding day by making an appointment for Robert’s “stress free and easy” consultation. The staff of highly trained culinary professionals will help you to create the perfect menu and presentation for the wedding affair of your dreams. All of their food is prepared by trained chefs and sous chefs with only the finest ingredients. Let Roberts prepare a delectable menu to please the taste buds of you and your guests, then let him wow you with a the kind of wedding cake fairytales are made of. For all of your wedding day needs, Robert’s Catering truly does it all. To learn more about their services, visit 
The Lisa Pressman Ensemble features Grammy Nominated pianist and vocalist Lisa Pressman, either as a soloist or with her ensemble. Voted “Best Instrumental” and “Best Ceremonial Soloist,” Lisa creates the perfect music program for you and your guests on your special day. Her knowledge of Jazz, Pop and Latin repertoire make her a musical expert with the talent to perform whatever your tastes may be.
As a soloist, Lisa’s sensitive touch on the piano and magical vocals will illuminate your wedding ceremony and complement your elegant reception. The Lisa Pressman Ensemble features keyboard/vocals and classical guitar. Percussion, sax and anything else you want to hear may be added to Lisa’s distinctive jazzy sound. Listen to Lisa online at 
Kregg Barentine, Jim VanWagoner, Scott Yandell, Gregg Delfiner and John Willis are group of extraordinary musicians that make up The Swingtips. Hailing from all over the country, these swing cats have been creating sweet music for years and have performed with such legends as Ray Charles, Ernie Watts, King Curtis and Duke Ellington. This amazing swing band will be sure to create a lively and unforgettable performance for you and your wedding guests. Each member of the band brings a unique sound and energy to the group that is reflected in every song they perform.
They have been noted as “One of the Hottest Nostalgia Pop Acts,” and have performed at some of the most prestigious locations such as The Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas. They have had the honor to perform at Major League Baseball games in Arizona, New York and Boston. Their music has appeared on numerous television shows and radio stations across the country. The Swingtips have released four albums and have had the privilege to be included on various compilations alongside music icons such as Ella Fitzgerald, B.B. King, Paul Simon and Bing Crosby. If you want an to liven up your wedding with a band that your guests will remember for years to come, The Swingtips are sure to keep you singing and dancing all night long. For more information, please visit 
Bamboo Bakery truly takes pride in creating confectionary masterpieces that not only look amazing, but taste amazing as well. When it comes to your wedding cake, no vision is too extravagant for the team at this Phoenix based bakery. The culinary professionals will create a wedding cake that reflects your personal style, and everything is made fresh in house and custom to order. The team at Bamboo Bakery believes that timing is key in preparation for your wedding day, so the further in advance that you order your cake, the price per person drops. Enjoy the cake that you’ve always dreamed of, at a cost that will keep you from losing sleep!
The unique style and superb taste of the cakes that Bamboo Bakery produces have earned them the title of “Best Bakery of 2007 and 2008.” To set up a free cake tasting, please call Maria or David at 602-246-8061. If you are interested in tasting these delectable delights for your wedding, please book 3 weeks in advance as it is coming into the busy season. To view the gallery of cakes, please visit 
Piece of Cake Desserts is the east valley's premier wedding cake specialty shop. It is owned and operated by husband and wife, Kevin & Amy Kossman. They have been featured in numerous national and local publications and on television shows including nationally on the WeTV show 'Wedding Central" in August 2008.
“We're really lucky to be in a business that allows us to have as much fun as we do" remarked Kevin Kossman, "sometimes I can't believe we get paid to create art and joke around with brides all day, it's almost like stealing." Piece of Cake specializes in simple and elegant cake designs but also has a lot of fun with the more contemporary cake styles that have become more popular in the last few years. "We love that couples are getting creative when it comes to their cakes" said owner Amy Kossman. “Even 10 years ago most wedding cakes looked exactly the same, but now they have evolved into an expression of the personal style of each couple, which makes our job much more fun.”
A gallery of some of their past wedding cake creations can be viewed on their web site at