Arizona Brides's Best of 2025 | Editor's Choice

Best Event Design - Kailohaco Events

No detail was left undone for Casey and Matt’s sophisticated wedding at Desert Mountain. While a neutral ceremony unfolded, a fun and funky color palette of purple and green permeated every last moment of the outdoor reception, from the stationery and signage to the floral arrangements, hydrangea table runners and an amazing cocktail wall. It was a memorable night under the stars and bistro lights in the Sonoran desert.

Beer Burro: BEER BURRO | Florals: STODDARD FLORAL & CO. | Hair & Makeup: LE BEIGE BEAUTY | Music: SAPPHIRESKY | Photo Booth: ELIXIRBOOTH | Photography: SYDNEY SHAYE PHOTOGRAPHY | Rentals: BBJ LA TAVOLA; LET’S BASH EVENTS | Stationery & Signage: DECO INK DESIGNS | Venue & Catering: DESERT MOUNTAIN | Wedding Planning: KAILOHACO EVENTS

Best Real Wedding - Lexi & Nikko by Satin & Slate Weddings

Beneath the golden November sun, designers at Satin & Slate Weddings crafted an earthy, 1920s-inspired setting at the bride’s childhood home. Seeking a balance of sophistication, originality and modernity, the team carefully selected elements that complemented the property’s rustic charm. Embracing an intimate gathering of close friends and family, they gave every thoughtful detail the space to shine. From fresh fruit accents to romantic scripted signage, it was whimsy at its finest. Traditional candlelit tablescapes were given a fresh twist with grapes, olives and pink-and-white ruffled plates, while delicate white lace and soft green tablecloths provided a striking contrast to the warm-toned goblets at each place setting. From the bride’s mid-length lace veil to the playful floral dome cake, modern femininity infused the celebration. The estate’s old-world architecture was transformed into an enchanting garden, brimming with love, laughter and personality that guests will remember for years to come.

Bartending: PRICKLY PEAR BAR CO | Bridal Attire: ANTHROPOLOGIE WEDDINGS | Cake: SWEET DEE’S BAKESHOP | Event Staff: PARTY HOST HELPERS | Florals: THE FLORAL THEORY | Linens: ALI ALTMAIER from BBJ LA TAVOLA | Music: HARP ROYALE; D.S. ENTERTAINMENT | Photography: BROOKKLYN PHOTO | Rentals: ONE HUNDRED CHAIRS | Restrooms: PRETTY POWDER ROOMS | Venue: PRIVATE RESIDENCE | Videography: TANNER KALIN | Wedding Planning & Design: SATIN & SLATE WEDDINGS

Best Catering Idea - Conceptually Social Catering

To reflect Heather and Louis’ love of gourmet food at their Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch wedding, they served individual charcuterie boards instead of a traditional salad service to encourage guests to engage and share.

Florals: FIORI FLORAL DESIGNS | Photography: MEAGAN GIBSON PHOTOGRAPHY | Rentals: BBJ LA TAVOLA; THE CONFETTI STUDIO; THE EVENT CO. | Venue: SAGUARO LAKE GUEST RANCH 

Best Floral Design - The Wildflowers

The floral design at Hanna and Jake’s soirée at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain was anything but ordinary, incorporating a desert color palette, tantalizing textures and movement galore. 

Photography: CHANDLER J PHOTOGRAPHY | Rentals: BBJ LA TAVOLA; THE CONFETTI STUDIO; THE VALLEY EVENTS; VARSITY EVENTS | Stationery & Signage: ARCH AND ARROW |  Venue: SANCTUARY CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN | Wedding Planning: SHINE EVENTS

Best Moment Captured - Cacie Carroll Photography

The first look is one of the most treasured moments of a wedding day, whether it’s walking down the aisle or a moment in private. We adore this exchange between Olivia and Joey, filled with love and emotion.