Monthly Archives: July 2008

Ryan & Alexandra Scott married at Saguaro Buttes

Ryan and Alexandra and Sean

Ryan Scott and Alexandra Taylor were married at a beautiful outdoor ceremony at the renowned Saguaro Buttes in Tucson, Arizona on August 16, 2008. The reception was an elegant affair with blue draped tuxedo linens accented by silver napkins and … Continue reading

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Monsoons Brighten up Saguaro Buttes

Saguaro Buttes in Tucson

Growing up in the Midwest, Nebraska and Illinois, where green vegetation is abundant in the Spring & Summer, I have realized the “green” in Arizona is not the same, it is more of a brown/green. During the Monsoon season though, … Continue reading

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Dave Kendall and Debi Mitchusson

Dave and Debi at Saguaro Buttes

Dave Kendall and Debi Mitchusson were wed at Saguaro Buttes on Aug. 9th, 2009.  I had the privilege and honor of performing their  ceremony and have enjoyed getting to know them over the last several weeks. They are a wonderful … Continue reading

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Sunsets At Saguaro Buttes

Another Beautiful Tucson Sunset at Saguaro Buttes

I never tire of the gorgeous sunsets at Saguaro Buttes. This photo was taken on July 22, 2008. During the monsoon season, because of the rain clouds,  nightfall is beautiful as the clouds become the backdrop to paint those fantastic … Continue reading

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Deer at Saguaro Buttes

Deer at Saguaro Buttes in Tucson

Wildlife abounds at Saguaro Buttes in Tucson and it is always a delight to catch a glimpse. Today there was a yearling deer standing in the driveway looking curious and I was able to snap a shot before it bounded … Continue reading

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Unity Candle

Unity Candle at Saguaro Buttes

The Unity Candle is a timeless tradition which many brides still hold dear. This ceremony consists of the bride and groom each taking a taper which has been previously lit and simultaneously lighting a third larger “Unity Candle” to symbolize … Continue reading

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Shuttle Service

Golf Cart in Tucson

As your guests arrive at Saguaro Buttes they are greeted by our exceptional parking assistants and shuttle service. Your guests will feel special as they are escorted to the front entrance and directed to the ceremony site. The shuttle is … Continue reading

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Unity Sand Ceremony

Unity Sand at Saguaro Buttes Tucson

Two colors of sand joined as one is romantically symbolic of your new life together. Typically this ceremony is done immediately following the ring exchange and prior to the couple being pronounced Husband and Wife. Unity sand can be a … Continue reading

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Independence Day Reception

Cake Table for 4th of July

Holiday weddings can be a wonderful time of joy and celebration, a romantic event with great flair. Sarah Turner chose tiered cupcakes topped with red and blue stars with a beautiful blue linen accent.

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“Blessing of The Hands”

Wedding at Saguaro Buttes

I have performed hundreds of wedding ceremonies and one of my favorite passages to use during the ceremony is called, “Blessing of the Hands”. This holds a very romantic and powerful message to the bride and groom. Customarily I have … Continue reading

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Ideas for Decorating

Saguaro Buttes Reception room

At this Saguaro Buttes wedding the bride transformed the banquet room with romantic elegance using pink organza and ivory trico in a criss cross pattern on the ceiling. The added lights and candles in the evening gave a special glow … Continue reading

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The Candy Room

Candy Room

At a recent wedding at Saguaro Buttes in June of 2008 the Bride and Groom set up a room just for Candy lovers. There were chocolates, mints, jelly beans, M & M’s, and cookies to name a few of the … Continue reading

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