Elizabeth and Justin
are archealogist/geologists studying at Uof A.
Their dream wedding is in the outdoors
surrounded by God's beauty.
They chose the Lost Dutchman State Park
in AZ as their site & backdrop...
A.Mazing...
The set up was simpler than some of my other parties...
meaning there wasn't a lot of fluff...
but there was a ton of DRAMA...
We decorated with lots & lots of lights...
we draped fabric along the posts of the ramada to mock a tent...
There were plenty of obstacles.
One was the power source. We only had ONE outlet.
We brought in generators...
And, the guests 'camped' at the site all weekend...
we didn't want to intrude on that, but still needed to decorate.
I think it turned out really, really nice.
The food was a "Cafe Rio" salad/Taco bar...w/all the fixings!
The meat was sooo yummy: grilled carne asada/chicken...
fresh, homemade tortillas, pico/salsa and guacamole.
Doesn't the Superstition Mountains look amazing?
I wish I had taken a picture at the "ceremony" site -- Cholla Day Use area.
We used a simple wooden arch draped with sheer organza and purple flowers at the points...
The "reception" area was held at the Group Camp area.
Guests camped at the group area, the showering/bathroom facilities are wonderful. It was ironic, and really fun to see Liz & Justin's friends all weekend enjoying hikes and each other -- then emerge from their tents in beautiful dresses & suits/ties and walk to the other area for the wedding.
I decided if I were to get married again (to the Thriller, of course!),
I would make it a weekend long celebration with all the people I love...
The ramada, dressed up like a tent ;)
Later after the official introductions, traditions, toasts, etc.,
the firepit was stoked and everyone enjoyed
the warmth and some 'smores!
A view of the food area...
on the opposite side of the chocolate fountain
was the gorgeous cake.
There was fresh fruit, lemon bites,
brownie bites, pretzels, cream puffs, oreos...
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