Tucson Wedding Tips

Tucson Wedding with Cake

This is another picture of Tiffany and Jonathan’s wedding, taken from the reception hall looking out the window with the wedding cake in the foreground and the ceremony taking place in the background.
wedding cake

Horse Shoe Center Piece

At the wedding of Ray Gotheir and Wendi Hampton they used a unique center piece that fit in with their western theme. This center piece was made of horse shoes welded to a candle holder.  
horse shoe center piece

History of the Wedding Cake

 The history of the wedding cake, believe it or not, goes back to the days of the Roman Empire. During those times it was more like the bread we eat and it would be broken over the brides head. From the 17th century through the 19th century there was a custom of the bride’s pie, […]

Evening Hour Patio Music

Patio music during a recent wedding reception, with awesome views of the Rincon mountains at sunset, and with live mariachi music makes for a great evening hour for your wedding guests. This photo was taken at a recent wedding at Saguaro Buttes. 
Back patio, Mariachi, rincon mountains

Welcome Table

This is a unique idea that I thought was worth passing on. As guests arrive they take an instant Polaroid picture of the guest or guests. Then placing the photos in a memory book, the guests write notes of encouragement, congratulations or possibly advice to the Bride and Groom. This is a great keepsake for the married […]

Chris Potter & Sherry Grahm

Chris and Sherry were wed at Saguaro Buttes on Oct. 23, 2008 in a cozy ceremony with a few family and friends. Chris and Sherry have known each other for over 20 years as they had met in High School (Sabino).
Their paths crossed years later and brought them back together again. The officiant Nadine Rosin performed […]

Beautiful Wedding Table Setting, Chair Covers & Bows

At a recent wedding at Saguaro Buttes this beautiful chocolate and ivory table setting was enjoyed by all. The optional chair covers with ties added to the dining elegance.
bows, Brown Table setting, chair covers

The Tradition of the Wedding Veil

The veil can be traced back to Roman and Greek times when it was a complete head to toe cover. The Veil, which was yellow in ancient Greece and red in ancient Rome, was to prevent the groom from seeing the bride. Wearing these bright colors also served to ward off evil spirits and demons […]

Jack Huber & Thersa Mulvey

Jack and Thersa were wed at Saguaro Buttes on Oct. 26th, 2008 @ 4:30 PM.  They had wonderful weather, and family and friends who came from as far as from Oregon to be a part of their special day. A highlight of their reception was their first dance, which they had taken lessons and practiced for many […]

Tradition of the Bouquet of Flowers

The Bouquet of Flowers that brides carry at weddings, date back to ancient times. Originally, bouquets were made along with strong herbs and garlic to ward off evil spirits, and also because people didn’t bath that frequently in ancient times and needed something to offset the body odor.  In ancient times brides were considered to […]

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