Palm Springs Wedding at Colony 29: Desert Romance with Orange & Pink!

Happy bride and groom on their wedding day outdoors

Hello lovelies! Do you love the desert? How about romance? How about Palm Springs? Well, you’re in luck because this next wedding combines all those things and more at the lovely Colony 29. The chic decor features pops of orange and pink throughout with a hint of tropical (think pineapples on the tables!).

It was gorgeous, to say the least, and Jessica & Brandon went above and beyond making sure their wedding was a unique and memorable experience for all their guests. From a whiskey + cigar bar to mac & cheese (brides favorite) on the menu, see it all below + in the full gallery captured by Hannah Costello.

Stylish wedding invitations suite with palm tree theme

Bride and bridesmaids in floral robes celebrate pre wedding

Bride wearing white slippers with The Bride on them Bride cuddling her Bernese Mountain Dog before wedding

Bride and bridesmaids in floral dresses, cactus backdrop

Groom and groomsmen pose with Bernese Mountain dog Happy grooms share a tender moment on their wedding day

Happy couple with their Bernese Mountain Dog on wedding day

From the bride

This was my favorite part! The personal touches make your wedding so memorable and special. We had a whiskey and cigar bar named in my late Uncle's honor. It was a huge hit! I had mac n cheese on the menu because its my favorite. It's not the most traditional classic wedding food, but it was a fun personal touch. Our dog, Kevin was a big part of our wedding. He walked our mother's down the aisle (and rolled around on the grass during the ceremony) and we had a signature cocktail named after him. Our cocktail napkins had our hashtag on them: #KevinsParentsAreGettingMarried.

Wedding party poses amid desert landscape at a Palm Springs venue

Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with floral arch and chairs

Copper arch decorated with vibrant pink flowers in a desert landscape

Bride in white gown at outdoor desert wedding ceremony Bride and groom kiss under floral arch at desert wedding ceremony Newly married couple celebrates with joy at their outdoor wedding

DIY projects

My mom watercolored every place card and I wrote each guest's name on them, it was a special DIY project we shared. Brandon gave my Dad a special gift during the toasts. It's a running joke in my family that my Dad hates to dress up, so Brandon presented him with black tux shorts and his favorite comfortable shoes (in black) to match his tux. He immediately changed and everyone loved it. For us, the music was very important and personal. We spent a lot of time choosing songs that represented us a couple and how we wanted the day to feel. Brandon played 'Beyond by Leon Bridges' for me one night and suggested I walk down the aisle to it. I loved that he chose it and that the lyrics spoke to him. I now tear up every time I hear the song.

Bride and groom walking hand in hand after desert wedding ceremony

Newlywed couple posing on a desert road with mountains in the background Smiling bride holds floral bouquet in elegant off-the-shoulder dress

Happy bride and groom posing at a wedding with joy

Outdoor lounge area with stylish seating and decorative accents

Long wedding reception table set outdoors under string lights

Elegant table setting with tropical floral centerpiece and pineapple Elegant wedding place setting with menu and gold cutlery

Wedding table centerpiece with golden pineapple and flowers

Outdoor wedding reception with tables and string lights Elegant table centerpiece with cactus, pink flower, and candle

Elegant wedding menu on a place setting with gold accents and wine glasses

Outdoor wedding reception with a long table and string lights Table setting with pineapple centerpiece and flowers for an event

Outdoor wedding reception table with floral centerpiece and chairs

Outdoor bar with flower arrangement and a lit up BAR sign

wedding advice for brides

Go with the flow! I was adamant about not doing a first look and it turned out that we had to, because of lighting. It was the best decision ever! It calmed my nerves seeing Brandon earlier in the day and we were able to spend one on one time together before everything began. It was great to take our time with the photos and go to different locations. And as a plus, we enjoyed cocktail hour with our guests! Take into account what time the sun sets at your venue on your wedding day. If I knew the sun would disappear behind the mountains at 430pm on our wedding day, I might have picked a date earlier in the year. I didn't envision cocktail hour and the reception to be in the dark. Be in the moment and try to stay together as a couple as much as you can during the reception. Things will go "wrong" but your guests will never notice. And pick a great team of vendors! Make sure you are on the same page with "the look" for your day and then give them the freedom to be creative, they are the experts after all.

Outdoor wedding reception setup with string lights and long tables Newlyweds walk down aisle at night, surrounded by happy wedding guests