Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix Wedding: Michael + Kayla

Surrounded by their Priest, family and friends Michael and Kayla said “I do” in the greenest garden in Phoenix, the Japanese Friendship Garden. The Japanese Friendship Garden is located in the heart of downtown Phoenix. The out skirts of the garden have towering linear sky risers which add an element to a city garden.

The groom, Michael, got ready with his groomsmen in the home he grew up in Phoenix.

Kayla looked simply radiant. She had a gorgeous bouquet of pastel pink Arizona Peonies and Lamb Ear leaves to accent her bouquet.

Her bridesmaids modeled a simply knee length halter dress.

Kayla had some adorable flower girls that reminded me of characters from Peter Pan in their dresses.

The two girls were sisters and they rocked their flower girl baskets and childhood teddy bears.

The couple shared intimate moments alone in the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix.

The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix has beautiful bridges for the bridal party to make their entrance for the ceremony!

Michael and Kayla hired a harp musician that played sweet melodies for their Japanese Friendship Garden wedding ceremony.

Check out that incredible Japanese Friendship Garden backdrop! The wedding almost seems like it took place in another state or country.

The moment the wedding couple walked away in marital bliss after they made their lifetime commitments. 

Michael and Kayla had their wedding reception in Kayla’s family Phoenix backyard near Piestewa Peak. The couple made a simple DIY pallet reception backdrop for their bridal party table. Their reception tables were lined with DIY gold painted mason jars and Birch candle holders.

Children in the bridal party show everyone’s excitement in action.

After the ceremony Michael and Kayla shared some alone time taking couple portraits while strolling the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix.

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Photographer: April Maura Photography

Second Shot with: Ashley Stivers Photography

Arizona Ceremony Wedding Venue: Japanese Friendship Garden Phoenix

Arizona Reception Wedding Venue: Backyard wedding in Phoenix, Arizona