My Tucson Wedding

What do you do when it rains on your outdoor wedding? In Arizona we are fortunate that we do not have many of those days, but it does happen. First it is important to have a back-up plan, ideally an indoor location or a place out of the weather. At Saguaro Buttes if it rains, […]

Up lighting (pictured to the right) can add some color and atmosphere to the reception hall. For the small additional cost it is a wonderful way of adding some colors to coordinate or match the colors of your wedding. These lights can be set to a number different shades, that after dark, placed in various […]

Here is yet another display for a “Candy Buffet” from a recent wedding at Saguaro Buttes. The bride and groom had fun choosing unique candies as well as candy in their wedding colors of blue and orange. The center flat bowl was full of “chocolate rocks” which were not only delicious but really did look […]

White and red tulips, clear beads and submersible lights gave this elegant center piece a glow throughout the evening.  Votive candles on the tables also add to the elegance of the table setting.
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Your Wedding day is a time to celebrate, a time to make memories, a time to gather family and friends together. It can also be a time to remember those family members that made the event possible, but are no longer among us. Memorial tables seem to be popular, and here is one with a […]

The job of a ring bearer and flower girl is to be cute, at least that seems to be what they do best. Most of the time the ring bearer doesn’t carry the ring, and the flower girl doesn’t always get the flowers right, but they add cuteness to the wedding ceremony, and unpredictability. These […]

Family seating for the wedding was made easy at this ceremony.  The bride wrote names on ribbons for each chair in the family rows.  Not only was this showing the chairs were reserved but helped grandparents and family know where to sit
Wedding Seat Assignments

Wedding Cake Toppers come in a variety of styles, colors and themes. You may choose to have a Monogram or Traditional cake topper or a more humorous one like the one pictured here. Here is a web site to give you some ideas on the variety of choices you have to choose from. (click here)
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Adding a little humor to the wedding reception, can be fun. Christopher Wagner got a surprise after the wedding ceremony when he walked in to see a large sock monkey sitting at his table. It was a gift from his father and I am sure it was an inside joke. Be careful not to go […]

This photo was taken at the wedding of Amy Dashiell and Sean Lastuka. Since the groom loves pies they decided to have wedding pies with the wedding cake. They had both apple and cherry pies.
wedding pies

Here is the table design of a recent wedding at Saguaro Buttes. Table runners can add a lot of style and elegance to your table setting. Black is always classic, and silver chairs with black pads add to the general appeal. The center piece accents the table, with mirrors and votive candles. The silver charger […]

Military weddings are wonderful ceremonies and filled with great symbolism. The highlight of the ceremony is the “Arch of Swords”.  Traditionally the bride and groom walk through the arch of swords and the bride receives the “swat to the backside” by the last two swords.  The arch of swords is formed by an honor guard made […]

Here is a unique way of numbering tables at your wedding. Putting the table number on the wine bottles that are placed at each table.
wine bottles

The beautiful display of  wedding gowns shown here along with their wedding photos is both historical and memorable. The gowns belong to Katrina Byre’s mother and grandmother. They leave their legacy as Katrina Byre marries Preston Moon tonight at Saguaro Buttes in Tucson, Arizona.
Wedding Dress

One of the most touching times during the wedding reception and one of the most emotionally charged is during the Father-Daughter dance. Here are a few suggestions for songs.

1. Butterfly Kisses
2. When Angels Fly
3. I Loved Her First
4. Through the Years
5. Sunrise Sunset
6. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)
7. The Way You […]

The Garter Toss is a Tradition in American Weddings. Here are some suggestions concerning the Garter Toss. Try not using your teeth, it may go a little too far for some of your guests. But if you must, you must.  Please have the bride seated, and you may want to have the garter slide down […]

Flowers are a great way to make a wedding cake special. This beautiful wedding cake of Kristen Maier and Chris White who were married on April 25, is one example
wedding cak

During the cocktail hour the hors’ doeurves are placed on the patio and ready for the guests to enjoy while the bridal party is getting formal photos taken. At Saguaro Buttes you may bring in your own hors’ doeurves or River’s Edge Catering would be glad to provide them for you, and pricing is outside […]

For many years, rice was the way you wished newly wed couples well as they departed. This created a problem for the location or church where the wedding was taking place. Especially true in outdoor weddings next to national parks with an abundance of wild life which is where Saguaro Buttes is located. Many […]

A very simple way to spruce up your reception hall is using a few candles, a nice linen, with a picture of the bride and groom on top of the black Baby Grand Piano.  It is simple but elegant.  With the Piano up against the picture windows at Saguaro Buttes, and the picturesque views in […]

A simple candy table is easy to do and a wonderful addition to your wedding reception. This candle table at a recent wedding had chocolate kisses, M&M’s and mints in glass vases with little bags for guest to fill and take with them. A nice touch was included by providing some floating votive candles.
Candy Table

This welcome table for the Bride and Groom was set up on the Baby Grand Piano. Their engagement pictures, carved initials, flowers and votive candles setting on a nice linen greeted guests as they arrived.
Welcome table

Anthony and Melissa Mettler’s wedding cake on November 8th, 2009 was a beautiful “Cinderella” cake with a lighted Disneyland Castle on the top and with the words, “And they lived happily ever after”.
Cinderella Wedding Cake

The tradition of not seeing the bride the day of the wedding is one that some couples sacrifice in order to complete many of their wedding photos before the actual ceremony. Kyle and Clarice chose this approach as seen in this picture to the right. This allows more time after the ceremony to spend with […]

The average cost of a wedding cake is $543, according to The Bridal Association of America. Most chefs charge by the slice. A low-end option will run about $1.50 a slice. Mid range will run $5 to $6 dollars a slice. High end will run $10 dollars a slice.
One cost that is included in the […]