Hey, did you know that we feature Scottsdale weddings, too?! And Flagstaff, and Sedona, and… you get the idea. Desert Dove is based in Tucson, but we like to share the love with ALL of Arizona. And speaking of love… We are completely in LOVE with this gorgeous autumn wedding at the Historic Royal Palms Hotel in Scottsdale shared with us by Tucson photographers La Lune Photography.
From the photographers: The bride wore a BHLDN sparkly cape, her great grandmother’s earrings and brooch, and carried a fall ombré-colored bouquet. The groom’s custom Magro suit, and silver silhouetted saguaro bolo tie, combined with the bride’s attire to form a truly regal but southwest vibe that was jaw-droppingly romantic.
Paige and Matt, who met on a New Year’s Eve night out, chose the Royal Palms for their celebration not only because of its charm and beauty, but also because it was a sentimental location for Paige’s family.
From the bride: We had been to The Royal Palms on a handful of special occasions growing up. My dad, being a native Phoenician and growing up just a mile south of there had actually worked for a florist delivering flowers to The Royal Palms weekly as a teenager. I am told my first outing as a baby was to The Royal Palms for brunch with my late grandmother. If you haven’t been, it is quite the oasis, sitting just south of Camelback Mountain. It is a respite from the bustle of Scottsdale, and makes you feel like you have teleported to a European retreat. Although my dad claimed we were just there to look around, we ended up gathering all the information we needed and ordered a round of drinks to celebrate the occasion within just a half hour of being there. I believe he had premeditated the decision a bit, knowing the beauty and sentiment of the location. It was truly a dream venue, and one we had never anticipated experiencing for our wedding.
Paige and Matt’s wedding was filled with sentimental details, from the bride’s heirloom jewelry to the groom’s custom-made bolo tie… The groom’s cousin officiated and a close friend played guitar, and the couple’s sweet pup even made an appearance! According to Paige, “Every detail felt special to us. The flowers, our wonderful photographers, our pup being there, all made the day unique and extra special to us.”
And that right there is really everything you want your wedding to be, isn’t it? We love nothing more than hearing about ways in which couples weave details from their stories and their families’ stories into their wedding celebration. We think you’ll agree that Paige and Matt did an exquisite job personalizing their day! Vendors and links can be found after all the gorgeous photos at the bottom of this page.
xo,
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La Lune Photography are Tucson, AZ based wedding photographers who create emotionally-driven elegant images with a minimalistic ideology. They aim to strike a perfect balance between candid and artistically posed images, allowing you to enjoy your wedding day to the fullest, as well as your images for a lifetime.
Planning: In Awe Weddings & Events
Photographer: La Lune Photography
Florals: The Wildflower AZ
Beauty: Chanel Molleo Beauty
Wedding Band: Starz Entertainment
Venue: The Royal Palms Hotel
Glassware: The Confetti Studio
Custom Wedding Band: Sophie Albersten
Bride’s Attire: BHLDN
Groom’s Attire: Magro Clothing