Arizona Bride's Best of 2024 - Editor's Choice Winners

BEST REAL WEDDING

SHAYNE & TRACE WALTERS

Inspired by their love of vintage and the outdoors, this couple’s
October wedding took place at Desert View Weddings in Apache Junction— a picturesque venue with natural beauty and cacti as far as the eye can see. The wedding featured whimsical florals in hues of green, pink, lavender and orange. A special “something blue” was a four-tiered vintage-style Lambeth cake dotted with red cherries, and a cherished long-time family vehicle
was decked out for a photo backdrop.

Beverages & Bartending: Shake It Up Bartending | Bridal Attire: Grace Loves Lace; Sam Edelman | Cake: Piece of Cake | Catering: San Tan Brewery | Content Creation: I DO Crew | Florals: Laki Floral | Groom & Groomsmen’s Attire: Celebrity Tux & Tails | Hair & Makeup: Beauty by Kim | Limousine: Bigelow Limousine Transportation | Music: Lucky Devils Band | Photography: Annie Morgan Photography | Rentals: AZ Retro Rentals; Big AZ Tents & Events; Bright Rentals; Divinity Event Productions | Stationery: Minted | Transportation: Bigelow Limousine Transportation | Venue: Desert View Weddings | Videography: Cris DavidWedding Planning & Florals: Taylor Oda from Laki Events and Design

BEST EVENT DESIGN

SHINE EVENTS & FLORALS BY KENDRA

(@shineeventsaz & @floralsbykendra)

To-die-for Tuscan meets the Arizona desert in a standout shoot at Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club planned by Shine Events. Luxury and natural beauty were paramount as the property’s unique architecture played off green elements that often get lost in a desertscape. Textures and details elevated the space with help from velvet linens, wooden dining chairs and blooms from Florals by Kendra.

Florals: Florals by Kendra
Photography: Megan Cary Photography
Planning: Shine Events
Rentals: Hazel Grove Rentals; Nüage Designs; Prim Design Co. Stationery & Signage: Lauren Yvonne Design; Noble Dizzigns Rentals Venue: Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club
Videography: Kyle Hustis

BEST CAKE

A. CAKES BAKERY

(@a.cakesbakery.az)

This three-tiered confection from Armana Christianson at A. Cakes Bakery is a masterpiece, from its hexagonal shape to the hand-cut fondant floral stone details, framing, and a finishing fresh touch from Milk + Honey Florals.

Cake: A. Cakes Bakery Florals: Milk + Honey Florals Photography: Carmela Joy Photography Planning & Rentals: Let’s Bash Events Venue: The Ice House

BEST FLORAL DESIGN

STODDARD FLORAL & CO.

(@stoddardfloralandco)

The definition of a focal
point, Stoddard Floral &
Co. built off of the venue’s
existing shutters to create a
true wow moment. “Bailee
and Parker wanted something
super fun that would bring
lots of color to their wedding!” says florist Hunter Stoddard. “We were able to accomplish this stunning installation, using lots of texture and pops of color. It was something fun and airy and a great addition to this already beautiful venue.”

Floral: Stoddard Floral & Co. Photography: Sydnee Ann Photo Venue: Walker Farms

BEST STYLE

RACHEL ARVIZU & THEO ERICKSON Rachel and Theo wanted a modern black-and-white wedding at Octotillo Golf Club last November—and they certainly dressed the part. She wore a chic Sarah Seven deep-V gown paired with a middle-part bun and pearl accessories, while he went classic all the way. Together, they certainly made a sharp pair.

Bridal Attire: Sarah Seven Groom’s Attire: Brother’s Tailors & Clothing Hair: Harley Chapman Makeup: Valeria Fuerte Photography: Hilton Creative Co Venue: Ocotillo Golf Club Wedding Planning: Diana Catherine Weddings

BEST MOMENT CAPTURED IN PHOTO

VAN DAM VISUALS

(@vandamvisuals)

One could argue that Arizona is synonymous with golf, so we love how Van Dam Visuals captured the newlyweds taking a joy ride on a festive golf cart at Mirabel Country Club in Scottsdale.