Taylor + Brenden's Wedding at South Mountain

Taylor and Brenden’s wedding was a beautiful day full of love and romance at every turn. Through each detail of the day, Taylor and Brenden’s love was on showcase for all the guests to see. We were honored to be apart of this day and are so excited to share this day with others!

The day started with Taylor and her bridesmaids getting ready at a Scottsdale Airbnb, with smiles and makeup done, it was time for the bride to step into her dress with the help of her maid of honor, she was ready for pictures and first look with the groom.

Once Alexandra Loraine took portraits of the bridesmaids and the groomsmen, the bride and groom were ready for their first look! Brendan was beaming when he laid eyes on his bride, who was glowing when she saw her groom! The bridal parties celebrated their friends with joyful and excited faces!

The bride and groom were married, and with pure joy written across their faces, they had their first kiss as man and wife. The guests cheered and they walked down they aisle together where they shared a few moments together before joining the bridal parties to open a bottle of celebratory champagne! What fun it all was!

With the bride and groom married, it was time to party it up! With beautiful center pieces and florals done by Array Designs, dinner was served and then the dance floor was open! With dance moves and good music, the party began!

It was then time for Taylor and Brendan cut the cake! With the guests surrounded around, the couple shared a sweet moment! The guests enjoyed the donuts off the donut wall and danced the night away to the music!

It was a joy to work with Taylor and Brendan to bring their big day together and help bring their vision for the day together! This is a day that Riding Tandem will not soon forget and were honored to be included!

Planner | Riding Tandem

Photographer | Alexandra Loraine

Videographer | Joy Filmz

HAMU | Ash Petty Hair + Makiaj Beauty

Florist | Array Designs

DJ | Ray the DJ

Caterer + Bartenders | Artisan by Santa Barbara Catering

Rentals | Material Girls Weddings + I Do Rentals

Signage | Mackenzie Lauren Designs

Wedding Gown | Luv Bridal

Bridesmaid Dresses | Show Me Your Mumu

Suits | IndoChino (groom) and Menguin Tux (groomsmen)

Rings | Lauren B Jewelry + Burland Jewelry

Venue | The Farm at South Mountain

Esmie + Oswin’s Romantic Backyard Wedding

Esmie and Oswin had a beautiful wedding day that was filled to the brim with love and special details that reflected the couple in a beautiful way. The intimate day was a true celebration of the beautiful couple!

Esmie got ready with her bridesmaids, with love and laughter filling the room, it was a special time for all of them as each one was honored in the little moments. Esme’s mother helped her get her dress on and placed the veil.

The church ceremony was a beautiful moment for all the bride and groom’s family and friends to witness. Once they were joined as man and wife, it was time for portraits to be taken!

It was then time for the party to start! Each detail of the day reflected the couple and their unique love story, from the mariachi band that played as guests ate their meal, to each speech that was given, Esmie & Oswin’s love was beautifully honored.

After speeches, it was time for cake and dancing! The cake cutting was a sweet time for the guests and the happy couple as they all enjoyed a delicious cake ! The party was a good time for the bride, groom, and all their guests! The party lasted into the night, and was a grand time for all!

The party was a good time and there was love to last! It was a beautiful day that we at Riding Tandem were honored to help bring to life!

Coordinator | Riding Tandem

Photographer | Brooks Photo & Video

Florist | The Little Florist Design, A & R Event Designs

DJ | Pez Lopez

Bartenders | Will Brazil Bartending

Dessert | Belinda Cakes

Rentals | LTD Party Rentals, Wood’n’Crate,

Taylor Equipment & Event Rentals

Tori + Joey’s Strawberry Cabins Wedding

Tori and Joey’s dreamy day in the mountains was a perfect symbol of their love for one another with friends and family surrounding them in celebration! The beautiful bride, flowers, and scenery were the center of the day as the happy couple committed to one another!

The day began with Tori and her bridesmaids getting ready to walk down the aisle, with good laughs and sweet moments they were ready for a first look with their bride! The bride looked stunning in her dress and her bridesmaids were her main hype women of the day! A truly amazing girl squad!

After Tori and Joey had their first touch and bridal party portraits were taken, it was time for them to walk down the aisle and say ‘I Do’! The ceremony was beautiful and emotional with vows that left few with dry eyes!

After their marriage license was signed and the bride and groom had communion taken in unity, the happy couple was announced as Mr & Mrs! With a beautiful dinner and cake served and enjoyed, it was time for the party to start!

The guests celebrated the happy couple and rejoiced with them in one of the happiest moment of their lives! Working with Tori and Joey to bring their big day together was one that we were honored to be apart of!

Planner | Riding Tandem

Photographer | Madi Robison

Videographer | Conway Captions

Hair Stylist | Taylor Lamb Hair

Makeup Artist | Le Beige Beauty

Florist | Flora

DJ | Verumlux DJ

Caterer | Super Edible Events

Bartenders | Arizona Bartenders

Dessert | Village Bakehouse

Rentals | The Event Co.

Lets Bash Events

Pretty Powder Rooms

Calligrapher | A Fine Line Invitations

Signage | Etchings by Emma

Wedding Gown | Bella Lily Bridal

Bridesmaid Dresses | BHLDN by Anthropology

Suits | Generation Tux

Venue | Cabins On Strawberry Hill

Coffee Cart | Elk Brew Coffee Co.

Kelsey + Emile's Wedding in the Superstitions

On October 7th, we had the opportunity to plan Kelsey and Emile’s desert wedding located at Superstitions mountain! From the view and the sunset to the florals and the colors, we are obsessed with every part of this day. Continue reading to see our favorite photos + highlights from this beautiful desert wedding!

The day began with the couple getting ready at the cutest Airbnb located in Mesa, Arizona! Because she is the sweetest bride, Kelsey gave each of her bridesmaids a small gift to share this wonderful day with them. Once the gifts were exchanged, the bride and her gals took photos in their matching robes, with Kelsey wearing white of course! The girls then helped Kelsey slip into her gown so she could go meet her soon-to-be husband for their first look.  

Megan Claire Photo did such an amazing job capturing the pure joy that was radiating off this couple during their first look. Emile had to take off his glasses for a few moments to wipe the tears from his eyes, how sweet! The couple then read each other their personal vows and exchanged a few more smiling tears. This moment was so special and a perfect testament to their love story. When it was time, the couple was off to go meet their guests at the Superstitions! 

Everyone knows you really can’t go wrong with a Cloth and Flame wedding, but everything about this day was beautiful! The bride chose such a classy color palette with accents of warm mauve, cream, and dusty pink. While guests were waiting, they mingled by the lounge and left advice for the couple in the time capsule jar. Once Kelsey and Emile arrived, everyone took their seats and the ceremony began! 

Even though the couple exchanged personal vows with each other back at the Airbnb, they still shared their intentions with all their guests at the ceremony. These second vows were short and sweet, and perfect for the ceremony. The bride and groom concluded the ceremony by kissing for the first time to “Holy” by Justin Bieber, how cute! The crowd cheered as the couple made their way back down the aisle past their guests. Before the sun set over the mountains, Megan Claire took some photos of the couple while their guests talked and ate hors devours. 

The rest of the night was spent eating delicious food, having good conversation, and sharing lots of laughter! When guests began dancing, Kelsey changed into the CUTEST white cocktail dress with puffy sleeves and to put it simply, we were obsessed. Kelsey danced the night away while Emile watched his beautiful bride. When the night, Kelsey and Emile shared one last dance together underneath the stars while guests were exiting. This was by far the sweetest moment of the evening. 

Every desert wedding we have the opportunity to plan is always a blast, but this was by far one of our favorites. Kelsey and Emile are so in love, and that made our job easy. Throughout the entire day, there was never a dull moment and we are so glad we are able to share it!

Coordinator | Riding Tandem

Photographer | Megan Claire Photo

Videographer | Corona Films

Florals | The Floral Theory

Venue | Cloth and Flame

Officiant & DJ | Just Weddings

Hair | Harley Does Hair

Makeup | Mack Weaver

Signage | Scarlet Gilia Creative

Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie

Suits | Jos. A. Bank

Rings | Cartier

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Rachel + Ryan's Wedding at Papago

This elopement-style wedding at Papago Park was a day we will never forget! After many postponed wedding dates, Rachel and Ryan were finally able to have the intimate wedding they always dreamed of. This is one of our favorite galleries, and we can’t wait to share!

The bride and groom began their day waking up at Hotel Valley Ho, a luxurious hotel located a few minutes away from Papago park. While Rachel was getting her makeup and hair done by Le Beige Beauty, her closest girlfriends were getting on their dresses so they would be ready to help Rachel put on hers. Once her makeup was all finished, she put on her stunning dress from Schaffer Bridal and did a little happy dance with her flower girl, the cutest! 

Before they traveled to the wedding site, Rachel and Ryan shared a first look at a scenic location at the hotel. Their first look was nothing short of sweet, and Ryan was thrilled to finally see his beautiful bride dressed in white for the first time. After sharing many happy and joyful moments together, the couple spent the rest of their time taking portraits with Alexandra Loraine Photo. From there, the happy couple got into their limo and were off to get married!

There are many scenic spots located at Papago Park, but this was by far the best one! The mixture of beautiful palm trees, still water, and dried florals brought to you by The Wildflower AZ, made for the most beautiful evening. Once guests were seated, the ceremony began, and the bride walked down the aisle. The ceremony was small and intimate, and was exactly what the couple was wanting. After Rachel and Ryan shared their sweet vows, Ryan kissed his bride and all their guest celebrated! 

After the ceremony, guests mingled and ate appetizers together while the sun set over them. While Rachel and Ryan took some photos with their family, everyone signed the guestbook and lingered around the welcome table. At the welcome table, the bride left umbrellas for everyone so no one got hot, how cute! These also made for the cutest photos! 

When the sun went down, the bugs came out, and that meant time for everyone to go to the reception! The reception was held at Mastro’s City Hall, one of our couple’s favorites. When the couple entered the reception room, all the guests cheered as the couple was introduced as Mr. and Mrs. for the very first time! The bride and groom were absolutely glowing and everyone in the room could tell. Happiness has never looked so good! 

Rachel and Ryan were an absolute joy to work with and we are so thankful we were able to make their day happen for them! Their day was absolutely beautiful and perfectly intimate. We love all our couples and hope we get more like Rachel and Ryan in the future!

Coordinator | Riding Tandem

Photographer | Alexandra Loraine Photo

Florals | The Wildflower AZ

Venue | Papago Park, Mastro’s City Hall

Hair & Makeup | Le Beige Beauty

Transportation | AZ Limo, Quick Silver

Rentals | The Event CO

Wedding Gown | Schaffer Bridal

Rings | Brilliant Earth

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Rayme + Scott’s Wedding at the Farm

Rame and Scott’s beautiful wedding day was one that reflected the couple in a beautiful and elegant way! This day was perfect from start to finish and the details of this day were a beautiful representation of the couples love for each other! With the venue being Rayme’s family blueberry farm, it was a sentimental day for all in attendance.

The day began with Rame and her bridesmaids getting ready together with smiles and joy that could be found on everyones face! After Zo and Co Styling was finished with everyone’s hair and makeup, it was time for Rayme to put on her beautiful dress!

It was then time for the first look! The look of love and elation on Scott’s face when he saw his bride was something we won’t soon forget! After portraits were taken, it was time for the ceremony to begin!

With a beautiful ceremony set up outside on the family blueberry farm, a sudden onset of rain came on, causing a bump in the day but not interrupting the joy! Everyone rushed to move everything under the tents and friends sent out to purchase as many umbrella’s as possible, the ceremony began!

With their best friends at their sides, beautiful and tearful vows were exchanged and the couple was joined as man and wife! Under their umbrella’s they took their first kiss of forever and it was something to behold.

The reception began with beautiful food and drinks provided by Stella Fiore Pizza and Revolution by the Barrel. The guest’s ate, drank and danced their hearts out as the newlyweds were beautifully celebrated by their loved ones! The reception was concluded with a beautiful donut wall with an assortment of flavors!

The day was beautifully concluded with a bouquet toss off the balcony of their home, and everyone cheering the bride on! Getting to help and work with Rayme and Scott was a wonderful opportunity as they celebrated their union!

Coordinator: Riding Tandem

Photographer: LO Photography

Videographer: Comeaux Creative

Venue: Schmidt Bluberry Farm

HAMU: Zo and Co Styling

Flowers: Lowlands Farm

DJ: PJ Parsons

Caterer: Stella Fiore Pizza

Bartenders: Revolution by the Barrel

Dessert: Delite Bakery

Rentals: Grand Event Rentals

Wedding Gown: For the Luv of Bridal

Suits: Men’s Warehouse

Rings: Olive Ave Jewelry and Manly Bands

Romantic Wedding at the Woodland

In late June, we had the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals for a styled shoot at The Woodland PHX, a beautiful venue located in the heart of Phoenix! Everything about the day was wonderful, and we wish we could go back! 

When you walk into the venue, the first thing you see is a beautifully aged brick wall with tall, wooden ceilings inside the chapel. This stunning combo effortlessly ties in the vintage light fixtures that hang on each side of the main room. There were so many rooms filled with perfect photograph opportunities, we couldn’t get enough!

When our model Patricia arrived for hair and makeup, everyone knew the day we had all been waiting for was finally here! The shoot began with individual portraits of Patricia in her beautiful Grace Loves Lace bridal gown. The pastel blue wall in the bridal suite tied in perfectly with the flowers from Array Design, and her hair and makeup by Le Beige Beauty! When deciding the palette for this shoot, we knew light and airy pastels was the perfect fit.

The rings, brought to you by Oliver Smith Jeweler, match the subtle splashes of gold displayed in the wedding stationary. The couple standing at the altar together was by far our favorite part of the day, because what are rings without “I do?” When the couple kissed, everyone immediately cheered and consumed the couple with fresh rose petals, leading them into the reception room. 

Can we take a moment and appreciate this STUNNING wedding stationary by Paige and Pen?  From the invitation suite to the place cards, every color chosen tied in the day flawlessly! The reception table was dressed in elegant pastels, beautiful white candles, simple, yet sophisticated gold wear, and tasteful porcelain plates. 

When the day ended, no one wanted to leave! This was the kind of day every girl dreams about for their wedding. The flowers, the gown, the colors, we want it all! We are so grateful we were able to spend an entire day with individuals who are just as passionate about weddings as we are. Thank you to Truth and Beauty Photography for capturing the experience with these stunning photos!

Coordinator | Riding Tandem

Photographer | Truth & Beauty Photography

Videographer | Ryan Noel Films

Florals | Array Design

Venue | The Woodland Phx

Bridal Gown | Grace Loves Lace

Rings | Oliver Smith Jeweler

Hair & Makeup | Le Beige Beauty

Dessert | Abbie Cakes

Drinks | Pour Masters

Rentals | Bright Event Rentals

Stationary | Paige & Pen

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Brittany + Daniel's Wedding at The Paseo

Officiant | Scott Stevenson

DJ | Downtown Browne

Florist | JBarry Designs

Videographer | Wild Story Films 

Photographer | Lea Bremicker

Rentals | Lace and a Barn

Venue | The Paseo 

Hair and Makeup | Kensington Makeup & Hair

Photo Booth | Cruisin’ Photo Bus

Bartender | On The Rocks Bartenders

Dessert | Sue Jacobs Cakes

Caterer | Straight To The Plate

Signage | Etchings by Emma