Monthly Archives: May 2009

Patio Lights on a Balmy Evening

Patio lights

Patio lights are a nice way to add atmosphere to the evening hour. The picture to the right is taken at Saguaro Buttes on a nice balmy evening. During the months of May and June, although it may be 98 … Continue reading

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Ben Hagardt & Victoria Ayres

Ben & Victoria

Ben and Victoria married on May 21st, at 6:00 PM. at Saguaro Buttes.  They met taking a Summer class at Mountain View HS in 2003 and have been together ever since. Both are recent graduates of the U of A … Continue reading

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Who Pays for What at a Wedding?

Night Lights

Wedding are not inexpensive and it takes planning and budgeting to be able to afford the wedding of your dreams. Who pays for the various costs is a good question. With couples getting married later in life, many times the … Continue reading

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What is a Covenant Marriage?

Marriage Covenant

Many couples do not know there is an option in Arizona, of the type of marriage license that you may apply for. In 1997, Arizona became one of three states (the other two are Arkansas and Lousiana) that offer a … Continue reading

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How to Change Your Name After You’re Married.

Changing your Name

Once you are married and have a copy of a certified marriage certificate, with a raised seal that verifies its authenticity, which is the most important piece of your name changing puzzle, then you are ready to change your name. … Continue reading

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Nikki Olberding & Gerry Carrasco

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Nikki and Gerry were married on May 29th, 2009 at Saguaro Buttes at 5:30 PM.  They have guests coming from Texas, California, Kansas, Missouri, Mass. and Mexico. The couple met on May 21st, 2005 on Nikki’s Birthday.

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Premarital Counseling Flexibility Chart

Flexibility and Closeness Chart

Part of the Premarital Counseling that we offer at Saguaro Buttes is an assessment of your relationship by Prepare/Enrich. It provides a lot of great charts and information about the dynamics of your relationship.  The Chart below is one of … Continue reading

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Five Big Wedding Mistakes

Preparing to walk down the aisle

Cherie Johnson on Ezine writes that the five biggest mistakes in preparing for your weddings are: Not Budgeting Costs, Not Giving Yourself Enough Time, Not Delegating Responsibilities, Not Hiring a Wedding Planner, and Not Fully Considering the Wedding Reception Venue. … Continue reading

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How to Create an Inexpensive Wedding Centerpiece

Inexpensive Center Piece

Ideas for an inexpensive wedding centerpiece can help save some money in this time of economic down turn. Here is a picture of a center piece that uses one of vases that are provided by Saguaro Buttes with glass pebbles. … Continue reading

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Solaris Photography

Solaris Photography

Here is a beautiful picture take by Lupita from Solaris Photography at Saguaro Buttes on a beautiful moonlit evening.  Her web site is: wwwsolaristucson.com and her phone number is: 520-591-9313.  You can see more of her photos here, click here. … Continue reading

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Danny MacFarlane & Hilary Waldoch

Danny & Hilary

Danny and Hilary married on June 30th, 2009, 6:00 PM at Saguaro Buttes by Pastor David Hallstrom. Their wedding date is also the anniversary of their first date which took place on June 30th, 2007. Danny works for Geiko and … Continue reading

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Mark Kasic & Natalie Jividen

Mark & Natalie

Mark and Natalie were married on May 15th, 2009 at Saguaro Buttes at 5:45 pm surrounded by family and friends. Mark is in the Air Force and Natalie has her own business. They met for the first time in August … Continue reading

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