The Royal Palms :: A Mixed Metal Inspired Wedding

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Last month, we were approached by Desert Whim to collaborate on a styled wedding shoot with photographer, April Maura. The shoot was hosted at The Royal Palms Resort & Spa. Now, for those who have never been to The Royal Palms... it's a gorgeous, intimate resort with a Mediterranean vibe + luscious green gardens. It's really, really, really romantic. That's the simplest way to put it! Its surroundings transport you to another place, and it's easy to forget that we're still in Phoenix, Arizona. Countless events and weddings are held here every year, and the cool thing is that each event has a different look from the next. This venue can be transformed to fit many different styles, preferences and color palettes.

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For this particular shoot, the floral inspiration for the centerpieces and bouquet was heavy greenery + whites and creams + a pop of berry. We found some amazing kale with an ivory and blush center that we paired with an assortment of eucalyptus, white ranunculus, allium and lisianthus. To fill the small gaps, we chose to add in white wax flower with a berry-colored center that perfectly complimented the hanging amaranthus. We also couldn't pass up adding in some bigger, blush-colored ranunculus. We believe that there should always be a show-stopping flower in our designs, and these ranunculus were definitely it! We wrapped the stems of the bridal bouquet and boutonnière with a pale, eggplant-colored silk ribbon that matched the table-runner, tying in the bridal accessories with the table decor.  

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The overall inspiration of a mixed metal design (combining various vases, goblets, dinnerware and candle holders) with a simple and sophisticated color palette, plus a lovely couple, made for an elegant and cohesive design fitting to the venue's space. It was a pleasure to be a part of this collaboration! 

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Photography: April Maura Photography ❖ Event Coordinator: Desert Whim

Venue : The Royal Palms Resort & Spa ❖  Furniture Rentals: Classic Party Rentals

Table Top Rentals: The Confetti Studio ❖ Florals: 1209 Creative ❖ Paper: Willemina Typography

Models: Andrew Weber & Melissa Nyland ❖  Makeup: Rebecca Rubinstein ❖ Hair: C. Rae Hair

Dress: Grace Style & Bridal ❖ Tux: Celebrity Tux & Tails

An intimate wedding inside the historic Monroe Abbey

“We’re all a little weird. And life is a little weird. And when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall into mutually satisfying weirdness - and call it love - true love.” ― Robert Fulghum

Married October 15, 2016

So this wedding in particular was a little different than most. Not only were we the florists, but we were also guests. Grace has been a close friend of ours for several years, so when she asked us to do the flowers for her wedding... well, there was no way that we could have passed it up. Grace and Billy are incredible people. Their energy is magnetic. They are creative, they are fun, they are goofy, they are dreamers and they are passionate, hard workers. They are everything anyone could ever want out of another human being. Their friendship is cherished by so many, and we truly mean it when we say that we were so grateful to have been a part of one of the best days of their lives. Not only did that day officially unite them both as a married couple, but it also brought together a group of friends and family unlike any other. It was a ceremony and after-party that so many will remember and look back on.

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The location for the ceremony was absolutely incredible. The Monroe Abbey is a church that was built in the late-1800s. A fire was set inside the church in 1984, leaving it in complete ruins, hazardous and unoccupied for the last 30 years. So if you know Grace, then you know that she wouldn't have wanted it any other way. The more creepy and condemned the better! 

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After the ceremony, it was straight to Crescent Ballroom. This local bar and music venue has become a staple in downtown Phoenix. Many nights have been spent there dancing, drinking and eating burritos with our eclectic group of friends. We kept the decor simple with greenery, bud vases, lots of candles and, of course, a couple of bull skulls (just wouldn't have been the same without them).

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❖❖❖   Congrats, Mr. & Mrs. Kroener. We love you!   ❖❖❖

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Photography: Jamie Allio + Chanelle Sinclair ❖ Event Coordinator: Arizona Wedding Planners

Ceremony Venue : The Monroe Abbey ❖  Reception Venue: Crescent Ballroom 

Dress: Melissa Sweet Bridal ❖ Makeup: Sherry Newnom ❖ Hair: Jaime Voelz

Rentals: Classic Party  ❖ Lighting: AZ Production Rentals ❖ Florals + Decor: 1209 Creative

Orchard Wedding at Garland's Oak Creek

Married September 25, 2016

If you have ever been to Sedona, then you know it's a beautiful place no matter what time of year it is. This wedding in particular took place this past September at Garland's Oak Creek Lodge. I had never been before and had only seen the venue in pictures. Though the pictures are stunning... it's even better in person. Between the mountain backdrop, apple orchards, lush forests, quaint cabins and the sound of the creek's water trickling in the background... uh yeah, you could say that we were super into it. Definitely made it hard for us to leave the next day!

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Since the environment was perfect in itself, Nazlee and Jake wanted simple decor for their ceremony and reception. There was already so much amazing-ness happening all around, so we completely understood what they were looking for. We had a custom built chuppah made for the couple (thanks Nicolas!) that we decorated with jewel tone florals and olive branches to match Nazlee's bouquet. The tables were set up with simple bud vases and petite centerpieces. The colors stood out amongst all of the greenery, and it created for an overall youthful and whimsical design... an enchanting forest party!

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"The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness."

— John Muir

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Photography: Caroline Ghetes Photography ❖ Event Coordinator: Two Hearts & A Planner

Venue: Garland's Oak Creek Lodge ❖ Florals + Decor: 1209 Creative

Catering: Good Times Rolling Kitchen & Catering and Persian Room

 Table + Seating Rentals: Verve Events & Tents  ❖ Lighting: AZ Production Rentals

Dress: Monique Lhuillier ❖ Suit: Prada ❖ Beauty: Sedona Beauty Team

The Monorchid hosts Brittany + Jared's boho-chic wedding

Married October 14, 2016

When we first met Brittany for a consultation, we knew that we were going to be a great match for this wedding. She and her now hubby, Jared, are a breath of fresh air, and they were such a pleasure to work with. We really appreciated their simplistic and easy-going approach to the entire planning process. They had an idea of what they wanted, but put total trust in the people they hired. That is not an easy thing to do for a lot of people, and we are thankful that they fully trusted us with our designs and execution. 

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This wedding took place at The MonOrchid, and for those of you who know us know that this is a second home to us. I think I even mention that in Andrea + Robbie's blog post. We've been a part of a lot of weddings within this venue. It truly is a great venue for those who are art lovers seeking a more non-traditional space, like Brittany and Jared. They're a super cool couple... and so was their bridal party! So many awesome people in one place.

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"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world."

Photography: Jay & Jess Photography ❖ Event Coordinator: Burlap Bear Events

Dress: Luv Bridal ❖ Venue: The MonOrchid ❖ Catering: Conceptually Social

Florals: 1209 Creative ❖ Rentals: Dang! Fine Rentals

Marsala-inspired autumn wedding for Andrea + Robbie

Married October 22, 2016

Wow! What a month... October really kicked our butts (in a good way). Now that we finally have time to breathe, we wanted to start sharing the weddings we were so lucky to be a part of. Andrea and Robbie's wedding was our last wedding of October, and we really couldn't have asked of a better way to cap the month. The couple was inspired by deep, bold colors. Much of their inspiration board consisted of florals and items within a marsala palette, along with pops of gold and deep purples. Designing the floral arrangements and bridal party accessories for this wedding was a treat. We felt that Andrea and Robbie's taste aligned perfectly with our style. In the end, we achieved a rich and elegant vibe that was fitting for the fall season. There is no better feeling than to see months and months of work finally come together! And a big thank you to all who were involved!! 

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Photography: Anywhere & Somewhere Photography ❖ Event Coordinator: Jane Castle Events

Dress: Luv Bridal ❖ Bridesmaid Dresses: David's Bridal ❖ Hair + Makeup: Bryanna Casey

Ceremony Venue: New City Church ❖ Reception Venue: The monOrchid

Catering + Cake: Robert's Catering ❖ Florals + Decor: 1209 Creative ❖ Rentals: Proem

Stationary: Paper Source Favors ❖ Valet: Integrity Valet

Congratulations to this cool, young couple!! We wish you nothing but the very best together!