Gentle Romance Shines in Wedding at the Royal Palms Resort and Spa

A love of adventure and the great outdoors brought Elizabeth Mata and Marcus Thimm together when they both lived in Nebraska. Friendship grew into something bigger, and Marcus decided to curtail a year of long-distance dating and leave the chill of Nebraska for the warmth of Tucson. It wasn’t long before he proposed to Liz at the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa in Tucson with views of the Santa Catalina Mountains in the distance and their families present. Mountain views were again a factor in their decision to wed at the Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, along with the beautiful architecture and air of romance. Stunning floral bouquets, comprising white and mauve roses, were abundant as table centerpieces and at the ceremony site. The bridesmaids’ gowns and bouquets also reflected those shimmering tones. Guests were treated to a live band during dinner and an espresso bar during cocktail hour, which was an absolute hit and kept the energy high all the way to the after party. The couple’s first dance was to the song “Dancing” by Elevation Worship, which further highlighted their deep love and strong faith. Under a shower of sparklers, Liz and Marcus headed off to start their journey together.