ROYAL PALMS RESORT AND SPA WEDDING: Mikey+Kailey

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Bright Pink French Inspired Destination Wedding

For this couple their elegant wedding day inspiration was filled with abundant color and life. Excitement and joy was carried all around for the new couple as they exchanged vows under the Arizona heat for a Bright Pink French Inspired Destination Wedding at the Royal Palms Resort and Spa. Pink tones brought a spunky and sophisticated feminine touch while the grey balanced it perfectly for a more masculine, softer tone. This is the perfect color palette blend that captured their European French Royal Palms Resort wedding day.

This wedding inspiration was created with the following wedding couple in mind: The adorable couple were inspired by their love for France. Not only does the bride has French heritage, but they met each other while traveling on a tour guide while they visited 7 different cities in Europe.

This foundation for them caused their inspiration to take flight. With the combination of vibrant soiree, sweet days of summer, and poppy blooms, their day was going to be incredibly elegant and filled with European flairs. A couple inspired by the Bright Pink French theme wedding would reminisce about similar wedding details as seen below:

“Bridesmaids wore vibrant pink dresses from Anthropologie for the perfect pop of color for the summer time. They wore different styles of bright fuchsia gowns with bright pink and green blooms. The bridesmaids received Tiffany bracelets and earrings as gifts, as well as luxurious bright pink silk gowns from France. Groomsmen were given Calvin Klein cuff-links and belts to complete their attire.  To compliment, men wore grey suits. It was a lovely summertime wedding, with cocktail hour on the terrance of the Royal Palms Resort and Spa with a live quartet. The bride’s dress was clean, classic and elegant style. The ceremony decorations were elegantly lavish. Three large arrangements adorned the altar and two large arrangements lined the aisle of bright pink, with luscious greenery. The groom gifted the bride a wooden Barbour where they said their vows, to later be placed in their garden. The arbor was adorn with gorgeous flowers. Bright pink and white flowers painted the aisle runner with a spiral designed that centered on the couple’s initials. Their ceremony exit included bright petals being thrown into the air as they exited to an upbeat song played by the live pianist. There were happy heartfelt tears during the ceremony and an amazing celebration Cocktail hour where the signature glass was a sparkling prickly pear, with the other option of local wines from Arizona for the out-of-town guests. To top of this destination wedding, croissants and other delicious pastries were baked by a local French baker. There was a perfect sunset for their first dance, a choreographed waltz. The reception band carried the night away while the authentic French cuisine, option of duck confit, steak frites or mushroom fricassee swept the guests off their feet. For dessert, there were, of course, three flavors of creme brûlée offered: Vanilla, Sea Salt Caramel, or Chocolate. The gorgeous space had high ceilings, and was filled wth late night Bruschetta boards. The couples ultimate goal was to create a personal feel with fun aspects. Guests received three imported macaroons from France with a thank you note attached to it. It was a magical day of their lives. An evening nothing short of magical that ended with a surprise firework show from the Bride’s parents. The love between these two were apparent through their handwritten vows, pure happiness and endless laughs.”

This wedding inspiration, is for the bride and groom, who has a similar story and desire to have a local destination wedding with a travelers heart behind it all. There are subtle, inexpensive, and creative ways to integrate themes that are important and meaningful for you and your future spouse. You can find all those those creative details and more just below!

For a destination Créme de la Créme French inspired wedding, the ROYAL PALMS RESORT AND SPA is the desired place to be. Pops in pink and shades of grey, this inspiration was full of life and color. Even the bride’s sparkling wedding ring had a touch of color.

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The bride and groom take their time to get ready. She slips into her open back wedding dress back with the lace while being perfectly framed by the ROYAL PALMS RESORT AND SPA French doors.
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The groom preps his mind and his heart for the moment he gets to see his bride.
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The bride’s dress has elegance and a softness wrapped all in one and is the epitome of a lovely bride. She discusses her eager love for this man who she gets to marry.
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A floral crown fit for a darling French bride.
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The bride’s bouquet was designed by the talented ARRAYDESIGNAZ.
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From his hair to his suit and boutonniere, the groom stands taken care of and ready to see his soon to be wife.
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They share in a treasured moment of joy just after they shared their first look.
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The beloved strolls with her hand in his through the garden of life.
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Those french blue wooden doors from the ROYAL PALMS RESORT AND SPA are drenched with vintage and European touches making a beautiful statement. Just like in a marriage. A marriage of old time love, having gone through the hard ships and the restoration process has a timeless, effortless beauty that can never be taken away.
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Adoration in a marriage and sharing the heart’s affection towards another isn’t completely natural to us all the time, but is important for marriage. When we share our hearts affection and adoration with each other, our intimacy draws us closer.
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A detail about marriage that is so special is the unwavering commitment of unity through a lifetime. There is something so sacred about knowing no one else knows what it is like to experience what you and your spouse have gone through and how you made it through together, except for you and him.
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Yummy vibrant colors to go along with the Summer Time French Wedding style carried over into the reception.
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As the reception continues, the evening festivities for the couple and their guests are only getting started. Laughter and celebration echoes through the ground of this Old World scenery. As the night ends, this will be a day they will always cherish. And now as marriage begins, the road ahead is worth every bend, every corner, and every turn. Because just on the other side, you will both say these sacred words that is more valuable than rubies, “We did it, you and me.”
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MANY THANKS TO THE CREATIVE TEAM WHO HELPED WITH THE ROYAL PALMS RESORT AND SPA WEDDING INSPIRATIONAL:

Designer and Florist: @ARRAYDESIGNAZ
Husband and Wife Models: Kailey & Mikey | @KaileyLynCano
Dress Store: BRILLIANT BRIDAL
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