Amina Garrison and Whitney Lewis Years as wedding planners: 10 Company: Some Like It Classic - Wedding Design (www.somelikeitclassic.com) Top venues to get married at in the Valley: We think these places consistently provide a five-star experience: Four Seasons Resort, Arizona Biltmore, Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa, Royal Palms Resort and Spa, Hyatt at Gainey Ranch, The Country Club at DC Ranch "It" colors for 2016: Peaches, pinks, Pantone 2016 rose quartz, soft purples — yes please! We are also loving gray, navy or black for go-to classics, and we think yellow is going to be the color of the year to wear as a guest. Most enticing invitations: The Pretty Paperie, The Event Essentials, Celebrations in Paper and idieh design. These are just a few of the great paper vendors we work with. Bridal boutique(s) or store(s): Mariée Bridal, Destiny's Bride Favorite place for cake or desserts: Heartsweet Cakes, Ruze Cake House, Let Them Eat Cake, Classic Cakes and Confections Loved local band or DJ: The Instant Classics, Desert House Productions, Got You Covered Suggested videographer(s): Serendipity Cinematography and eMotion Cinematography Most unique touch: “Never-beforeseen” is the mantra in our company. We love the quote, "Go big or go home!" Suspended ceiling decor is luxe; we recently did a 15-by-15-foot overhead bar chandelier made of flowers for the creator of Groupon. Sunday brunch locale: Stay on property if you're at a resort, or having brunch at a nearby family home is always a nice touch. Why do you think people choose Arizona for their nuptials? Eighty percent of our clients are destination brides or grew up here; the desert is stunning, and the weather is beautiful and fairly predictable.
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