Royal Palm Scottsdale Wedding: Anthony + Nicole

The two went to junior high and high school together and Nicole knew Anthony’s sister. Nicole’s friend knew Anthony and that he wanted to meet her. Her friend invited Anthony to a mutual friend’s housewarming party so once he spotted her from across the room he tried to play it cool. Later that night Anthony asked Nicole for her number. The following day Anthony asked Nicole out for their first date to a movie, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Sequel. Nicole initially didn’t want to date him but she had nothing else to do that evening. Later that night Anthony introduced Nicole to his parents, “to show her off”. The evening was held with great conversations and pancakes with peanut butter. It was in that moment that Nicole thought, “Wow, I think I like this guy…they eat the same weird food as my family.”

Fast forward after years of dating, November 22, 2014. It was Nicole’s birthday weekend! Anthony planned the ultimate birthday celebration and more. Prior to their packedful weekend of activities Nicole thought something was up so she searched Anthony’s bag for the ring…and there was nothing. Anthony surprised Nicole with a Sedona helicopter tour. On the tour the two love birds witnessed the gorgeous Arizona Autumn leaves changing colors. Near the end of the helicopter tour, miles in the air, Anthony pulled out Nicole’s engagement ring from his pocket and asked if she would spend the rest of her life with him. Nicole said, “yes” and afterwards the two celebrated their new journey they were embarking on by: exploring the Sedona, Out of Africa Safari, feeding tigers and ending with a surprise by their hotel, champagne and chocolate covered strawberries.

On a splendid sunny day in Arizona, Anthony and Nicole married in a Scottsdale Backyard wedding near Royal Palm Resort on November 14, 2015 surrounded by Italian landscapes and lots of love.

Anthony and Nicole my heart overflows with so much joy seeing how you two love one another; I am honored to have documented your first day as husband and wife. Thank you for inviting me into your lives and I look forward to seeing what you two will do as a team! Grace and Peace, April

The wedding couple hired the ever so talented Stephanie Antoinette to design them a rustic Italian wedding with an old world feeling in the foothills of Camelback Mountain.

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Nicole’s wedding day started with warmth and support from her amazing bridesmaids.

Nicole wore a classic ballgown wedding dress by Kairas Bridal!

Wedding veils add a touch of dreamy to a bride’s wedding day beauty.

Nicole, her bridesmaids and flower girls looked like pages from a magazine!

So much sweetness surrounded Nicole on her wedding day!

Right before Nicole did a first look with Anthony she did a first look with the first man in her life…her father.

Anthony and Nicole opted to see each other before the ceremony and this is what unfolded, Anthony taking in his Bride’s beauty!

Before the ceremony near the Royal Palm Resort we had plenty of time for couple portraits.

Anthony looked remarkably dapper in his Men’s Wearhouse groom attire.

In honor of their marriage, Anthony handcrafted the ceremonial arbor by hand.

During the flower girls and ring bearer’s ceremonial entrance everyone was full of pure joy and excitement for what was about to unfold!

The beginning of the wedding ceremony…

Anthony and Nicole were encompassed with so much love and support. Officially Mr. and Mrs.!!!

Following the ceremony, we strolled the luscious gardens the Scottsdale home had to offer. Their love is on fire!

After strolling the Scottsdale home we ventured over to the Shermer Art Museum for some more wedding photos. Nicole you are a stunning bride!

Oh, these two…so much love!

The couple decided to have an intimate Scottsdale Backyard wedding with classic fall colors of: plum, lavender, charcoal grey, sage, and ivory.

Many thanks to Events By Stephanie Antoinette for creating a dream Tuscan Italian themed wedding with romantic candles and string lights at the foot of Camelback Mountain.

Their first dance as husband and wife was nicely choreographed…

….and appreciated!

Sweet toasts were given.

The evening ended with laughter and dancing under the desert sky.

I will end on this wedding photo of Anthony and Nicole’s raw love. Congrats Anthony and Nicole for becoming one!