ARIVA EVENT PLANNING

Affairs to Remember

Weddings

Please browse through a sampling of our Weddings, hosted at various venues across the Valley and State.

Photo courtesy Moments Found Photography

Resort Weddings

Venue: Hyatt Gainey Ranch

Lisa and Ryan were married at Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church in Carefree, with their reception immediately following at the Hyatt. Guests enjoyed cocktails on the grassy terrace, and then were ushered into a sit-down dinner in the main ballroom. Lisa chose pink as her primary color, which was reflected in the flowers, the table settings, and the gowns.

Lisa also surprised Ryan with a baseball shaped groom's cake at the reception.

Vendors: Flowers by Jodi, Darby Elizabeth Photography, Munkeboe Linens, SKM Entertainment, Point in Time Productions, Hyatt Regency Pastry Chef, MIrage Limousine

Venue: Four Seasons
Photos courtesy of One Fine Day Photography

Melanie and Andre were married on the lawn at Four Seasons with a brunch reception immediately following. It was a simple, elegant affair with a string quartet playing for the ceremony and a guitar/string duo for the reception. Andre's daughter was their flower girl, and they included her in the ceremony by presenting her with a necklace, signifying the vows that united them as a family.

Vendors: Pastry chef at Four Seasons, Art of Music, Sunland Strings, Cactus Flowers

Golf Club Weddings

Venue: Troon North Golf Club
Photos Courtesy of Colling Photography
Katie and Ethan were married just before sunset at Troon North Golf Club, with a dinner reception at the club immediately following the ceremony.   Katie chose a Birthstones and Bling concept for her special day, and incorporated birthstone colors in her flowers, reception decor and bridesmaids' dresses. Tables were named after different gemstones, rather than numbered. The emphasis was on sapphire, since that is her birthstone (September) and also the month of her wedding. Katie also included many family members in her wedding, from her sister-in-law, to her cousins, as well as her nephew and second cousins as the littlest members of the wedding party.








Vendors: Ariva Event Planning (invitations), Sunland Strings, Ray the DJ, Flowers by Jodi, Munkeboe Linens, Colling Photography, Mr. Marguerita, Let Them Eat Cake, Mirage Limo


Venue: Grayhawk Golf Club
Photos Courtesy of Dwight Smith Photography
Kelly and James were married in St. Bernard's of Clairvoix Church, with a dinner reception following at Grayhawk Golf Club. Kelly used niches around the reception space to showcase vintage family wedding photographs, resting on satin boxes and accented by candlelight. She also provided a photobooth for her guests, a play room with toys and coloring books for the children,and flip-flops for all the women, so that they could dance comfortably.

Vendors: Flowers By Jodi, BBJ Linens, Allegro Quartet, SKM Entertainment, Ariva Event Planning (invitations), Taken Video, Dwight Smith Photography, Let Them Eat Cake, AtoZ Photobooths, Twinkle 'n Tulle, Avant Garde Limousine

Venue: Gainey Ranch Golf Club
Photos courtesy of Hollye Schumacher Photography
Chad and Sara were married in a sunset ceremony on the golf course at Gainey Ranch with a reception immediately following in the Clubhouse. Their ceremony was capped off by a dove release.

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Restaurant Weddings

Venue: Sassi Ristorante
Photos courtesy of Moments Found Photography

Ginger and Jim were married on the lawn overlooking the Sonoran Desert at Sassi Ristorante. Their brunch reception immediately followed in the Sassi Room. Ceremony and reception music was provided by Sunland Strings, while a vocalist also entertained at the reception. Ginger and Jim chose a Tuscan wine theme to complement the setting of the Italian villa restaurant.

Vendors: Moments Found Photography, Let Them Eat Cake, Sunland Strings, Ariva Event Planning (invitations), Munkeboe Linens, Flowers by Jodi, Mariposa Limousines

Venue:: Arizona Club
Photos courtesy of Moments Found Photography
Kristen and Martin were married at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
Their reception followed at the Arizona Club on the 40th floor of the Bank One Building (now Chase). The reception was highlighted by a video slide show, a buffet dinner, and dancing. Kristy chose burgundy and pewter as her colors, and the tables were accented with candelabras and roses.

Vendors: Allegro Strings, Ollie the Trolley, Moments Found Photography, Floral Celebration, Munkeboe Linens, Let Them Eat Cake, Ariva Event Planning (invitations)

Home Weddings

Venue: Private Home
Photos Courtesy of Collings Photography
Tesha and TJ were married in the yard of their home, with the reception immediately following. They utilized a string quartet for their ceremony, and TJ strung lights throughout the yard to enhance the dance area.

Vendors: Sunland Strings, Ray the DJ, Flowers by Jodi, Collings Photography, Avant Garde Limousine, Dad's Catering,

Venue: Private Home
Jamie and Ian were married at Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church with a reception following at a friend's home.
Guests were treated to a buffet provided by Morton's Steakhouse, and danced until the wee hours to music provided by SKM Entertainment. The dance floor was the expansive patio at the base of a raised pool and fountain hardscape.

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Vendors: SKM Entertainment, Morton's Restaurant, Barb's Bakery, Flower Studio, Scott Schauer Photography,
A-Z Rentals, Trans-Style Executive Services, Cactus Valet, Dreamworks Video

Venue: Private Home
Photos courtesy of Images by Angela

Katie and Randy were married in the loft of their home, with the reception following outdoors surrounding their pool and patio. Their December wedding featured Christmas decorations with ornaments tied with notes for their guests as favors. Reception food was a decadent dessert bar.

Vendors: Images by Angela, Honeymoon Sweets Catering

Other Venues

Venue: Heard Museum
Photos courtesy of Leanne Crawford

Tasha and Kelly were married on the lawn in front of the Heard Museum with the reception following in the Steele Auditorium. A guitarist provided music for the cocktail hour, and guests were allowed access to the museum during the reception.

Vendors: Leanne Crawford Photography, Arizona Taste Catering, Flowers by Jodi, Avant Garde Limousine, Fleur de Lis Bakery, Munkeboe Linens

Venue: Desert Botanical Garden

Linda and Phil were married at the Amphitheater at Desert Botanical Garden, with the reception in the nearby Pavilion. Ceremony music was provided by an acoustic duo, and guests were able to enjoy the beauty of the Gardens during the reception. Linda's father provided a reception highlight when he played guitar and sang to the couple.

Vendors: Cactus Flowers, Santa Barbara Catering, Tri-Rentals, Windy City DJ, Art of Music

Venue: HoHoKam Baseball Facility
Photos courtesy of Artisan Photography

Theresa and Tim were married in the pavilion area overlooking 3rd base at HoHokam Stadium, spring training facility of the Chicago Cubs. Their reception was held at the pavilion overlooking 1st base.

Vendors: Lighthouse Florist, Artisan Photographers, Heidi's Events and Catering, Y-Know Party Rental, Windy City DJ's, Sunland Strings, Let Them Eat Cake

Venue: Ponderosa Gardens

Shana and Mark were married under the gazebo at Ponderosa Gardens, with the reception following on the lawn area. The wedding was a family affair, with the groom's two nephews serving as ringbearers, and a close friend of the bride's family providing the flowers.

Vendors: Victorian Cake Company, Sumburro Catering, Universal Disc Jockeys, Prescott Blooms, Picture Perfect Photographers

Venue: Sedona/L'Auberge Resort
Jessica and Chad were married outdoors at L'Auberge Resort in Sedona. The ceremony was followed by an intimate breakfast reception.

Vendors: Provided by L'Auberge as part of their wedding package