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George is known as the “Go-To Flower Guy for City Hall weddings,” and he did not disappoint!
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The perfect City Hall bouquet.
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Moments after our ceremony—pure bliss!
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A classic New York moment on the steps of iconic City Hall.
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After our civil ceremony, we walked around and took pictures with our amazing photographer. I love this photo, as it captures the joy we had in that moment with the beautiful chaos of New York City.
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We fell in love with our beautiful wedding invitations, made by Bella Figura. They were so timeless and really set the tone for our aesthetic.
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I was in awe when we walked into our rehearsal dinner. The weather was perfect, and we wanted our guests to enjoy authentic Mexican food while dining al fresco—perks of Arizona in December!
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Will’s groomsmen gave a speech that had the entire room laughing, including us!
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Right before we left our rehearsal dinner and saw each other one last time before the big day!
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My mom is my best friend, and I wanted her to have matching pajamas with the bridesmaids and make her feel special, as the day wouldn’t have been possible without her.
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A little gift for my dad, as I knew he would be very emotional.
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My dress was custom-made, and I didn’t see the final product complete until two weeks before the wedding. I loved the delicate lace detailing.
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I had known for years that these classic Manolo Blahnik Hangisi heels would be my wedding shoes. After the wedding, I had professionally dyed them black and plan to wear them for special occasions.
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Will and his groomsmen all looked so handsome in their black tuxedos and custom cufflinks.
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The cutest beer burro walked around during cocktail hour, giving everyone a chance to take a picture with him and grab a drink, while adding a bit of Southwest flare.
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We did a first look, primarily due to time of day, but I’m so happy we did! We had a private courtyard that was so beautiful and intimate.
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We were both so emotional here, and it was so surreal to have everything be a reality after the months of planning.
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The year-and-a-half-long suspense of waiting to see my dress was over, and he loved it!
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The groomsmen were above watching from their balconies and let out a big cheer when we turned around.
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We wanted a simple, yet elegant, ceremony and something that wouldn’t take away from the Arizona mountains. Alexis Florals created this beautiful arch that we then repurposed for our long, head table centerpiece.
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We chose a mirrored welcome sign for guests to take pictures with and to show off the beautiful scenery.
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The flowers were out of this world and perfectly complemented our surroundings, while adding just the right amount of glam.
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Will’s best man and best friend was our officiant, and it was so special to have someone close to us be the one marrying us.
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Our ceremony was quick and light-hearted but so intimate and special. We had a few laughs throughout, which perfectly sums up our fun-loving relationship.
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First kiss and husband and wife! Part 2.
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We took a few portrait pictures right after the ceremony to capture the famous Arizona sunset.
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My veil was so beautiful and one of my favorite details of the day.
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I love this dramatic shot our photographer captured. The contrast of a wedding dress and the desert mountains is why I’ve always wanted to get married in Arizona.
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My favorite picture of our wedding weekend.
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We were laughing while taking this picture because my heels kept sinking in the grass, but we were thrilled we got a beautiful photo out of it.
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Our adrenaline was pumping here, and I remember thinking, “I can’t believe our wedding day is here!”
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We had a big wedding party and were so lucky to be surrounded by such an amazing group of people.
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Our signature cocktails were no surprise to our family and friends. We threw in a spicy margarita, since we were in Arizona.
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Our venue had two round bookcases that we were able to use for our escort cards. After adding florals and greenery, I love how it tied into everything so easily.
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Bride and groom champagne toast.
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With unpredictable weather on the horizon, we moved our reception inside to be safe. I was nervous changing the vision last-minute, but it came together beautifully and accentuated our winter wedding aesthetic.
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The centerpieces sizes fluctuated between tables, adding dimension to the room.
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Our wedding planner, Weddings By Emily Grace, helped us pick out the perfect details. From the textured linens, velvet napkins, and beaded glass chargers, it was so exciting to see our vision come to life and surpass our expectations.
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We had a ton of candles in various heights that added such a romantic element to the room.
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Our head table was so beautiful and such a statement. It looked out onto the dance floor and round tables. It was so special to be able to see all of our guests enjoying themselves.
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Our first dance was to Frank Sinatra’s “The Way You Look Tonight.”
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We rented a photo booth and it was hands down the biggest hit of the night! A must for any event!
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Will went to the University of Oregon and “Shout” is their school song. When it came on, the entire room went wild, and Will took it to the next level by laying on the ground when the song got quieter.
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Our sparkler exit was so fun and created such a beautiful atmosphere and was a fun way to incorporate all of our guests.
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Cheers to the Madisons!
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We surprised our guests with a fireworks show to end the night before the after-party began.
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Dancing to Coldplay’s “Sky Full of Stars.”