Romantic Desert Wedding at the Willows

Planned by Shelby, Real Wedding

October 8, 2024

The Willows

Surprise, Arizona

May 18th, 2024

When it comes to weddings, few settings are as breathtaking as the desert, with its vast landscapes and stunning sunsets. Paige and Noah chose this unique backdrop for their big day, embracing the classic beauty of the desert while infusing their celebration with shades of green, white and Black. Take a look into all of the details of their day!

This wedding was extra sentimental for Planner Shelby, “having known Paige since college, being in the same sorority and living next to each other for a year, watching her get to marry her future husband and helping them along the planning journey was such a heartwarming and sentimental moment. You could feel the love everyone had for them on wedding day and I was so honored to be a part of it.”

Paige and Noah opted to share personal vows during their first touch. Such a sentimental and sweet moment.

As planner we always have a plan A,B,C, etc. This day was no different. The original goal for this champnage wall was for guest to have access to it during cocktail hour. With strong wind that day there was no way we were going to be able to put the glasses on the shelf. The planning team decided the best course of action to get the most use out of the wall was to put it inside and have guest pass it as the enter the reception. It ended up being a beautiful statement piece inside the ballroom all night long!

After the ceremony the couple headed into wedding party photos followed by sunset photos while the YJ team put the finishing touches on reception.

The Willow’s reception space has a industrial feel to it so we wanted to bring in elements to soften the space. Adding draping to the ceiling immediately transformed the space adding the perfect coverage of the metal side but also adding a stunning texture to the space. Incorporating the same texture into the table runners and soft green details with pops of gold then adding a mix of taper candles and pillar candles we were able to create the classic and romantic feel Paige loved.

This might be one of our top 5 favorite bouquet tosses, Paige’s sister Kora really wanted that bouquet and was going to do whatever she could to get it.