Desert Bloom: A Spring Destination Wedding at Royal Palms Resort, Scottsdale

This gallery reflects everything that made their weekend so special. The golden desert backdrop, the warmth they created for every single guest, and all the small, beautiful details in between.

Planning + Design | Shannon Smith Events
Florals + Design | Kelly Martin Floral Design
Venue | Royal Palms Resort and Spa
Night Before Venue | The Herb Box
Content Creator | The Edit by Kristina Theijs
Makeup & Hair | HVH Artists
Beer Burro | AZ Beer Burro
Cake | A Bake Shop
Cannolis | Cannolis By Mike
Rentals | Event Rents AZ
Entertainment | Dean Michaels Entertainment

Wedding day creative partners

Dana and Hunter, along with ninety-five percent of their guests — traveled from across the country to celebrate their love in the Arizona desert. They kicked off their wedding weekend with a Welcome Dinner and Party in Old Town Scottsdale, full of excitement, champagne, heartfelt toasts, and so much laughter.

Their Wedding Day couldn't have been a more perfect April day. Warm, but not too warm. Hardly a cloud in the sky. I walked into the bridal suite and the feminine energy was absolutely contagious. Dana's A-line gown was pure perfection, timeless, classic, and completely her.

The whole day had room to breathe. No rushing, no stress, just two people soaking in every moment of it. Their guests brought incredible energy (and the best spring fashion). Everyone fell head over heels for Sophie, the flower crown-wearing donkey serving drinks, an absolute highlight of the day.

During cocktail hour, Shannon Smith and her team transformed the Vernadero lawn into the most romantic, candlelit setting for dinner. After heartfelt speeches, Dana and Hunter led everyone into the ballroom, where espresso martinis were flowing, cannolis hit the dance floor, and Dean Michaels and his ensemble had every single person on their feet all night."