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Glam Desert Wedding: Southwestern Charm in Scottsdale, Arizona

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Bride holding bouquet with groom standing behind her

Are you craving a warm weather wedding but not wanting to fight the beach crowds? This next couple shows you just how to have a glam desert wedding and we have to say, we LOVE IT!!
A calm and quiet desertscape, photographed by Charity Maurer Photography, has never looked like so much fun! There are plenty more pin worthy photos to be seen in the full gallery so don’t forget to visit once you have soaked up all this post has to offer.

Elegant white wedding heels with crystal embellishments

Bride and bridesmaids in elegant dresses holding bouquets

Bride and groom share a kiss at their outdoor wedding

Groom with boutonniere and pocket square in gray suit

Southwestern Wedding

From Charity Maurer Photography: Kristen and Jared are from the Bay area, but gathered all of their friends and family all around the country for a chic barn-inspired celebration! Desert Foothills Events in Scottsdale, AZ has a truly unique barn venue for the desert southwest and it suited Kristen and Jared’s day perfectly.

Desert wedding venue with benches and cactus background

Groom awaits at desert wedding altar in Arizona sun

Bridesmaids in long gowns at desert wedding ceremony

Bride and groom celebrating at desert wedding ceremony

Groom carries bride on dirt road after desert wedding

Hors d’oeuvre, Drinks & a Donkey

The couple wed surrounded by towering saguaro cacti, and the dimming light of the desert sun. As the lively party afterward began, they were not only attended to by servers and bartenders, but also by the one and only Beer Burro – a sweet donkey who totes brews to the amusement of the guests at the cocktail hour.

Personalized cornhole board with bags for wedding event

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Desert wedding smores bar with marshmallows chocolate

Donkey wearing flowers carries bridal party attire

Bride and groom embrace in Arizona desert landscape

Sweet Wedding Surprise

And to top it all off, Kristen arranged for Jared’s favorite band to give a surprise performance for their first dance at their reception. These two are incredibly sweet to one another and so fun-loving. Their wedding day was a perfect reflection of both of those things!

Rustic wedding place cards on birch logs centerpiece

Elegant barn wedding venue chandeliers and long tables

Rustic wedding table decor with baby breath flowers

Mason jars with Love is Sweet tags for wedding favors

Rustic wedding decoration with candy bar and sparklers

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Donkey: The Beer Burro
Fashion: Alvina Valenta
Lighting & Entertainment: Blue Sky
Photographers: Charity Maurer Photography
Venues & Officiants: Desert Foothills Events

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