Melanie Long and Luke Dietsch met in Florida, got engaged (and now live) in Minnesota, had the ring designed by a friend in New York and were married in a destination Scottsdale wedding. Their “chic modernist” event was festooned with dreamy cream and white blossoms, featuring the bride’s beloved dahlias, and the bridesmaids’ gowns added mixed pops of blue. The ceremony (officiated by Melanie’s brother) was touched by a moment of sweet serendipity when hummingbirds—symbolic of Luke’s late grandmother—stopped by during the service, with one flying over Luke’s family, then perching on a flower in the arch behind the couple as they exchanged vows. After saying their “I do’s,” Melanie donned a playful reception dress to kick up her heels. Little touches, including hand-written notes on the seating chart, personalized foam garnishes on the signature margaritas, a Champagne tower and cactus-shaped wine stoppers as favors, were delightful additions to the gathering. Enjoying scrumptious desserts from Nothing Bundt Cakes and surrounded by the glow of candlelight, guests danced the night away to the sounds of the Lucky Devils Band. 

Melanie Long and Luke Dietsch met in Florida, got engaged (and now live) in Minnesota, had the ring designed by a friend in New York and were married in a destination Scottsdale wedding. Their “chic modernist” event was festooned with dreamy cream and white blossoms, featuring the bride’s beloved dahlias, and the bridesmaids’ gowns added mixed pops of blue. The ceremony (officiated by Melanie’s brother) was touched by a moment of sweet serendipity when hummingbirds—symbolic of Luke’s late grandmother—stopped by during the service, with one flying over Luke’s family, then perching on a flower in the arch behind the couple as they exchanged vows. After saying their “I do’s,” Melanie donned a playful reception dress to kick up her heels. Little touches, including hand-written notes on the seating chart, personalized foam garnishes on the signature margaritas, a Champagne tower and cactus-shaped wine stoppers as favors, were delightful additions to the gathering. Enjoying scrumptious desserts from Nothing Bundt Cakes and surrounded by the glow of candlelight, guests danced the night away to the sounds of the Lucky Devils Band.