My Wedding Reception Ideas

Purple Desert Botanical Garden Wedding

Alexandra and Steven were married in beautiful Arizona at the Desert Botanical Gardens in a picturesque outdoor setting. Shades of rich purple, greens, and white naturally accented the gorgeous landscape, making this lovely ceremony and reception stunningly unique.

From cacti details to exquisite floral arrangements, this desert wedding was perfect from start to finish. Many thanks to the talented Laura Segall Photography for sharing this breathtaking wedding with us.

CEREMONY

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The couple exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony within the gorgeous herb garden featuring a large sundial, unique backdrop, and beautiful floral accents. Programs matching the invitations were laid out for guests, and a laser-etched wood front guestbook was on display for guests to sign. A memorial table featured picture frames with photos of family members being remembered on this special day.

ATTIRE

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The bride was stunning in her elegant fit-and-flare wedding dress featuring embroidered lace motifs dancing over tulle on both the body and sleeves of the gown. Classic black tuxes - complete with bowties - were donned by both the groom and his groomsmen. Off-the-shoulder floor-length dresses in a deep shade of purple were worn by the bridesmaids, tying in perfectly with their beautiful bouquets.

DECOR

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Wooden tables were decorated with large floral arrangements, gold-rimmed glass chargers, custom printed place cards and menus, and purple cloth napkins. The cake was a three-tiered, buttercream-frosted beauty, adorned by more florals and a 'fly away with me' laser cut topper. Favors of prickly pear tea, packaged in small glass jars with custom printed labels were given to guests as a thank you for attending. The reception was nothing short of perfection against the backdrop of the cacti and other desert plants.

Photographer: Laura Segall Photography

Ceremony and Reception Venue: Desert Botanical Gardens

Event Planner: Meant2Be Events

Equipment Rentals: Classic Party Rentals

Invitation Designer: Be In Love Designs

Floral Designer: Chasing Bliss Design

Cake Designer: Piece of Cake Desserts Bakery

Officiant: From This Day Forward

Caterer: Atlasta Catering and Event Concepts

Beauty: The Getaway Studio

Makeup Artist: Artistry by Azure

DJ: Valley Mix Entertainment

Lush Garden Romance Styled Wedding Shoot

You are in for an absolutely amazing treat today with this styled wedding shoot. We can't thank Mandi Mitchell Photography enough for dreaming up this unique event and sharing it with us to pass along to our wonderful readers. With a color palette filled with pinks, corals, and lush greens - not to mention details ranging from vintage to rustic to glam - we can pretty much guarantee that you will have the incredibly beautiful details dancing through your mind in spectacular fashion for days. Every last accessory and decoration fits together perfectly to form a jaw-dropping affair that reminds us of a perfectly put-together garden party.

These kraft colored wedding gift boxes are tied with ribbons that match the wedding colors and filled with delicious looking items including champagne gummy bears, gourmet popcorn, a few perfectly frosted 'love' cookies, and an elderflower and rose lemonade paired with a beyond-cute chevron paper straw. Pamper all of your wedding guests, or just treat your bridal party to these fantastic take-home treats!

This darling sweetheart table was draped with an eye-catching sequin tablecloth and accented with white chairs different from those the guests will be sitting in. 'Mr.' and 'Mrs.' signs are hung on the chairs and shepherds hook stands hold flower-filled birdcages to create the perfect backdrop for the two lovebirds during the reception. A second sequin-covered table for the bridal party is adorned with votive holders, a lantern, and unique sets of china at each place setting.

Farmhouse tables are set for the guests, and the smooth wood of the tabletops pairs effortlessly with vintage style candle holders with a mix of crystal, mercury glass, fine china, and wooden lanterns. The ambiance of the candlelight paired with the stunning floral arrangements positioned all throughout the length of the tables has us daydreaming of being a guest at this wedding.

A custom dessert spread includes macaroons, sprinkle-covered cupcakes, rock candy, and champagne gummy bears along with an assortment of pies and cookies. Displaying these in a variety of containers and on assorted cake stands adds interest to the stunning piano-top display. The wedding cake was displayed on an antique table surrounded by gorgeous floral details to set off the natural look of the naked cake featuring a rich frosting between each tasty layer.