My Tucson Wedding

Angela and David’s cake was very unique. With a fountain bubbling in the center of the tower, the Bride and Groom figures were on the top tier with the bridesmaids and groomsmen coming down the stairs.  Blue flowers and greenery added the finishing touch.
wedding cake

Virgina Burns decided to surprise her husband to be, Michael Levy, by coming down the aisle on a motorcycle. It was a total surprise both to the groom and the audience as the motorcycle started with a loud roar. They were married at Saguaro Buttes on a beautiful April Evening.
Motorcycle wedding

At a recent wedding at Saguaro Buttes the Bride and Groom provided a cake with a twist. He had the U of A cake, she had the cake with the cake topper and their guests each received small individual cakes.
U of A Cake

This center piece was used at a recent wedding at Saguaro Buttes. As you may notice, there is a live Beta fish swimming around in it. It makes for a nice conversation during the dinner hour. The bride gave them away as gifts to the guests at the end of the evening.
Fish

Becca Hope, being a linguist and a bride at Saguaro Buttes had a unique way of numbering or marking each table at her wedding for table assignments. She had “I Love You” written out in eight different languages. Each table had one of the markers and the table assignments were assigned accordingly. Becca speaks many […]

This beautiful white pin tuck linen is one of the many selections available at Saguaro Buttes. The added chair covers, also available in various colors, add a touch of elegance.  This tall cylinder vase is also very popular, lights can be added on the bottom lighting up the whole arrangement.
pin tuck linens

Kids tables at a wedding can add some extras that will make it fun for those little ones. For most kids, the wedding reception is kind of  boring. Not much for them to do, but run around and drive their parents crazy. At Paul & Denise Gordillo’s wedding they provided their young guests colorful bags […]

Here is another interesting chart from the Knot.com about the average timeline for preparing for a wedding.  There are many helpful websites to consult as you put together a timeline for your wedding plans (click here) and it is important to spend time putting one together. Most weddings are being planned about a year out, especially […]

Destination weddings, which are weddings held in a vacation location away from the couple’s home town, are gaining in popularity. At Saguaro Buttes we offer, starting in 2010, a “Concierge Package”, that is an all inclusive  total package especially for those coming from out of state. Included in this package is everything to make it […]

In these economic times it’s even more important that you put together a budget for your wedding.  The Knot.com which Saguaro Buttes is a member of (Click here) has put together an interesting chart on the averages that are spent on weddings. It is also interesting to see where more is being spent. This is a […]

Results from recent surveys by “The Wedding Report”  show that 62% of couples are cutting their wedding budgets by an average pf 32%. This is reflected in choices that bridal couples are making, such as the following:

Smaller weddings with fewer guests
Destination weddings or destination type weddings closer to home
Increased reliance on family and friends to […]

A candy station is a nice addition to your wedding reception. Who doesn’t like candy?  This candy station had various types of candies, from chocolate kisses, cashew nuts, red licorice, to candy coated almonds, along with various types of cookies. Also included were some plastic bags with ties so guests could take some home. A […]

At a recent wedding at Saguaro Buttes, the Bride and Groom choose to have a Cup Cake Tree. It is a nice alternative, and requires no cake cutting, which makes it much easier to distribute. (Look out for the kids helping themselves when no one is looking though.)  For more ideas about having a cup […]

At a recent wedding at Saguaro Buttes, Tony and Jennifer decided that they wanted their ring bearer to be their favorite pet, Uzi their beloved dog. And so they had their “Dog Whisperer” escort Uzi as part of the processional, and when the preacher asked if  ”there were rings” Uzi came forward to present those symbols […]

This elegant Ice Sculpture graced the Saguaro Buttes reception room at a June wedding.  Frozen inside the ice heart was a beautiful bouquet of red roses. Atop the sculpture were carved doves and the whole sculpture was illuminated from below.  Many  guests commented on this beautiful display.
wedding ice sculpture

The father/daughter dance is probably one of the most touching parts of the evening. In some circles it is customary for the bride and her father to have the first dance together, and either during that dance or shortly thereafter, the father relinquishes his daughter to her new husband. These dances are often emotional and memorable. […]

The wedding arch or arbor is an important part of the ceremony site and each bride and groom decorate their arch differently, according to personal taste. At a recent wedding the Bride and Groom covered the arch with Black Feathers which gave it a unique look. At Saguaro Buttes we provide a basic decoration for the arch, […]

The “Wish Tree” was used at a recent wedding at Saguaro Buttes. There were different colored leaves that guests are encouraged to write some words of encouragement on, during the reception, and hang on the tree branches. There was a plaque with these words written on it (pictured below) “Please write your wish or advice for us […]

I have a special place in my heart for Grandparents, especially at weddings.  First, they add a lot to a wedding and reception with their age, experience, and love for their grandchildren. In a recent survey, Grandmothers are the most popular family member. Many times they have difficulty getting around, climbing the stairs, etc.  We provide […]

The wedding colors for this wedding reception were Dusty Rose and Ivory with Calla Lilies for their center pieces, and chair ties with a bow. This made for a very warm and bright reception room.
Dusty Rose and Ivory

Unity Sand is a wonderful way to add some color to your ceremony. We have written previously on the Unity Sand Ceremony on this site (if you do a search you will find a number of posts). There is now a web site that is devoted exclusively to this part of the ceremony. (Click Here)  Unity Candles […]

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 couples themselves are paying for the wedding. Another plan used for paying for the wedding […]

Large initials of the bride and groom’s first names, Chris White and Kristine Maier decorated the reception at their wedding on April 25, at Saguaro Buttes. These letters were placed on the baby grand piano as decoration for the reception, a great way to personalize your wedding and show the joining of two souls.
decorations, Initials, Large letter

Joe Hurndon and Catalina Baker put together these photo montages for their wedding guests. Two showed pictures of each one, through the years, and the third pane, was a collection of pictures of both the bride and groom together with a short story of how they met.
wedding photo montage

At a recent wedding at Saguaro Buttes, the bride and groom, Joe Hurndon and Catalina Baker added a sports theme to their wedding cake.  Joe being a huge Detroit fan and Catalina learning to be one, they added a cake to express their loyalty to their favorite team.
Detroit wedding cake, Tucson Wedding