The Southwestern Destination Wedding | Spotlight on Arizona Weddings
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There is nothing quite like a southwestern destination wedding with the desert, its colors and dramatic landscape. Arizona has so many options: from a city wedding in Phoenix, its fabulous suburbs like Scottsdale and Gilbert to world -renowed Sedona. Arizona also affords activities for guests for the destination wedding weekend that are nothing short of spectacular: from jeep tours to the red rocks of Sedona to tours to the Grand Canyon, indian ruins, golf courses, spas and so much more. And did we mention that many of these activities also provide wedding locations and services? Yes, you can get married on top of the red rocks of Sedona or in a helicopter over the Grand Canyon and so much more.
Here are a couple of our favorite Arizona wedding locations to get you started:
Romantic sunsets and picture-perfect backdrops provide the intimacy you desire for a unique, once-in-a-lifetime Scottsdale wedding experience at Gainey Ranch Golf Club.
From the moment you roll up the palm-lined drive, experience the best kept secret in central Scottsdale wedding venues. Round the circular drive and enter the stunning, newly renovated clubhouse, staged on what once was an Arabian horse ranch of the Gainey family. Once inside, you are welcomed by Arizona sunshine. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer breathtaking panoramic views of the lush greens and distant mountains. There are two locations on site to host your Scottsdale wedding receptions, one offering a spacious golf course surroundings and the other a garden patio with a cascading waterfall and lake feature.
Seville Golf & Country Club
Something Old, Something New, Something with a Fabulous View! Congratulations on your engagement! As you drive up to Seville Golf & Country Club, the romance of the Tuscan architecture, alluring San Tan Mountains and spectacular sunset views entice your imagination. Seville is the ideal, romantic setting for your magical day!
Each of our venues offer a unique style reminiscent of a large Spanish villa, exquisite details and serene settings on a championship golf course. From intimate affairs to grand wedding celebrations – Seville’s professional staff is here to make your dreams come to life!
Southwest Destination Weddings | Top 5 Reasons for a Sedona Wedding
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The Southwest has so much to offer for a variety of destination wedding experiences and the city of Sedona embodies the quintessential southwestern wedding experience. A Sedona, AZ wedding offers a smorgasbord of options for wedding locations. For the bride looking for a traditional wedding , there are wedding chapels and resorts for upscale elegant weddings; for the outdoor, more adventurous couple truly seeking to use the natural rugged red rock backdrop for their setting, there are outdoor wedding locations with breathtaking vistas and one can even arrange to have a traditional Native American wedding to tie in the local history and flavor .
When so many choices are available in a destination hot spot like Sedona, we recommend hiring a reputable local wedding planner who can save you time and money by presenting only those locations and wedding services that meet the bride’s wedding date, budget and wedding vision. Here are our top 5 reasons to choose Sedona for your destination wedding:
1. Picture perfect backdrop options from getting married on the red rocks, to classic, elegant locations at local resorts and spas to Native American weddings.
2. Many activities for guests: from golf, spas, hiking, relaxing by the pool, guided tours to the Grand Canyon, red rocks, special historic sights, helicopter tours, ancient Indian ruins, to star gazing at night , your Sedona destination wedding allows you and your guests to make it a weekend to remember with lots of unique touches.
3. Mild climate year round. While Winter is rainy season, the temperatures can be mild and easy for guests to travel. It does not snow that much in Sedona and when it does, it quickly melts, so it affords many options for enjoying all kinds of activities. Hot summer days still hold options for weddings: from cool shady areas by flowing creeks to holding weddings in the cooler evenings when the sun sets on the red rocks, there is no such thing as a bad time of year at Sedona.
4. Getting your marriage license is easy and quick. No residency requirements. It can be applied for anywhere in the state of Arizona and is good for one year from the date of issue.
5. All of the options in Sedona allow for a creative wedding experience. For example, why choose just one Sedona experience ? Why not host a Welcome Reception creekside at charming restaurant, host your wedding on the red rocks, your reception at a luxury resort overlooking the red rocks and Farewell Brunch at a golf course with stunning views? The wedding professionals in Sedona are experienced and know their area. Trust them to help you plan the perfect wedding to maximize your experience.
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