Black bridesmaid dresses, a breathtaking ceremony view and a romantic candlelit reception are just a few of our favorite things about this dreamy destination wedding at The Rim Gold Club. Sassy Soirees left no detail unturned when planning this day inspired by the beautiful mountains of Arizona. Sarah’s Garden created arrangements full of rich colors like bold reds, deep greens and a touch of soft pink! Don’t miss a moment at the full gallery captured by Rachel Solomon Photography!
From the Bride… In the fall of 2012, Jack and I met in Minneapolis, where we embarked on a two year graduate program at the University of Minnesota. Upon first meeting Jack, I was struck by his generosity and impacted by the selflessness he exhibits everyday and in each interaction. After close to two years of cherished friendship, Jack and I started dating. I was born and raised in Arizona and, despite leaving for the Midwest after high school, I had always known that I would return home to get married.
When Jack proposed in the fall of 2017, I was thrilled to learn that he shared in my excitement for planning a wedding inspired by the natural beauty of the mountains of Arizona. We knew we wanted an intimate gathering of our closest family and friends, and having a destination wedding allowed us to offer our guests the thrill of travel and adventure – something that brought us together as a couple. It was heartwarming and uplifting to watch our guest’s travels unfold, all centered around our wedding day at the The Rim Golf Club in Payson, Arizona.
We were fortunate to have a beautiful and sunny, yet crisp, late fall day for our wedding. We chose black and white attire and simple, classic gold decor to allow the breathtaking views of the Mogollon Rim to take center stage. The colors of the open-air backdrop were stunning alone, but we chose to accent Mother Nature’s beauty with rich colors in our details – including my “something blue”, a pair of brilliant blue M. Gemi bow adorned flats, and a palette of bold reds, soft pinks and deep greens throughout our floral design.
Our most treasured memories from our wedding day are the moments that were inspired by our love for our family and friends: connecting over a few holes of golf prior to the ceremony, toasting with the very same gold-rimmed champagne glasses that my parents used on their wedding day close to 30 years ago, and dancing with our guests to “Sweet Caroline” – a father/daughter tribute in honor of my late father. We gave our guests Rim Club wine glasses as favors and have since enjoyed reminiscing in the homes of our friends and family members who have served wine in these glasses that are so very special to us. Looking back on our day is now one of our favorite things to do together, and we can’t imagine a more perfect setting to celebrate our marriage. We were so fortunate to partner with a truly incredible and amazingly talented team of vendors who worked tirelessly and seamlessly to create a day we will never forget.
Photography: Rachel Solomon Photography | Event Planning: Sassy Soirees | Cake: Mogollon Moose | Reception Venue: The Rim Golf Club | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Amsale | Hair: Miriam Kenly | DJ: Elite Event Services | Bridesmaids Retailer: Bella Bridesmaid | Floral: Sarah's Garden | Gown Boutique: Posh Bridal Couture | Gown Designer: Enzoani | Menswear: The Black Tux | Rentals: Bright Event Rentals | Stationery & Paper: Parkside Prints | Strings: The Encore Quartet