Romantic Arizona Backyard Wedding with Red and Blush Details

Groom kissing bride on wedding day at outdoor venue

This next couple traveled all the way from freezing Minnesota to say “I do” under the warm Arizona sun! The setting for their sun-kissed nuptials took place in the most unexpected venue, the backyard of an Airbnb which featured an outdoor pond, waterfalls and picturesque landscaping. How amazing is that?!

You won’t believe how beautiful it all turned out in shades of red and blush. From the sparkly bridesmaid dresses to the elegant sweetheart table for two, it just keeps getting better from here. See more highlights below, and check out the entire day in the full gallery from Betsy & John Photography.

Elegant wedding invitation suite with ring and boutonniere

Bridesmaids in floral robes before wedding ceremony Bride in floral robe with Mrs Frost monogram smiles

Blonde bride in wedding dress holds bouquet outdoors

Bride and bridesmaids in sequin gowns at outdoor wedding

Bride and bridesmaids with bouquets gold sequin dresses Bride and bridesmaids in sparkling gowns and bouquets

Bride and bridesmaids holding floral bouquets outdoors

Pops of red and blush

From the bride: We wanted our wedding to be romantic, fun and intimate. Capturing so many weddings as a wedding photographer, I sensed I had some insight to make my own wedding come alive the way I had envisioned it. Sparkles is my middle name.. well not literally but these bridesmaid dresses from Lulu's were like love at first sight. From all the weddings I had shot, I had never quite seen a dress like this one! I loved the pop of maroon and the glitter-like shine. To tie in that kind of dress in with my flirty “princess-like gown”, our florist, Alexis Grace Florals did an outstanding job with pops of maroon and blush pinks in our bouquets, on our ceremony arbor, on the gold lanterns, and much more.

Groom with groomsmen under a palm tree wedding party Groomsmen showing socks and shoes at wedding party

Bride and groom walking on their wedding day outdoors

Savannah and Matthews welcome wedding sign on a palm tree Outdoor wedding with scripture and floral decorations

Romantic outdoor wedding ceremony setup with white chairs Wedding ceremony chair decorated with pink roses and greenery Wedding aisle lanterns with blush pink rose bouquets

Wedding ceremony arch with flowers and fabric draping

Bridesmaids in rose gold sequin gowns, holding bouquets Bride and groom kissing at outdoor wedding ceremony

Happy newlyweds showered with confetti after wedding ceremony

the Backyard of an Airbnb

Venturing to the warm sun-kissed state of Arizona for our wedding was like a dream. We escaped the freezing Minnesota temperatures of negative twenty to enjoy eighty degrees and sunshine in Paradise Valley. We chose to share our intimate ceremony with the company of God and forty of our closest family and friends in the backyard of a gorgeous Airbnb. Not only was it at the bottom of Camelback Mountain but the yard was maintained with palm trees, flowers, citrus trees, cactus, mini waterfalls, and beautiful stone paths (including the one I got to walk down the aisle on).

Bride and groom kiss, confetti falls, wedding party cheers Happy newlyweds embrace, holding a beautiful bridal bouquet

Bride with floral wedding hair and embracing groom

Bride and groom holding hands, wedding dress and suit Groom kissing bride in wedding dress near desert rocks

Romantic outdoor wedding table setting with waterfall

Elegant wedding table setting with red candles flowers Elegant floral arrangement with candles on wedding table

Elegant wedding decor with floral arrangements and lanterns

Outdoor wedding reception by a pond with a large tree Bride and groom kissing at a beautiful wedding reception

Capturing those special moments

Having been a bride I can even more confidently assure every couple that you're wedding photos and video will always be cherished, kept and continue to retell how admirable that day was when you committed your lives together. When we got our wedding photos back we were absolutely captivated by what Betsy & John developed. We quickly fell in love with every photo, especially the ones they caught of us at Papago Park before the sun dipped below the horizon. It is so fun reliving the moments like confetti falling when we shared our first kiss and sparks flying as we did our big send off.

Outdoor wedding dessert table with arbor and draping

Delicious treats and floral decoration on wedding table Cactus cupcakes and cake pops dessert table outdoors Elegant pink cake with roses and red candles