{"id":2082,"date":"2016-05-23T15:07:32","date_gmt":"2016-05-23T22:07:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/?p=2082"},"modified":"2016-05-23T15:08:42","modified_gmt":"2016-05-23T22:08:42","slug":"best-valley-2016-issue-weddings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/lifestyle\/best-valley-2016-issue-weddings","title":{"rendered":"Best of Our Valley 2016 Issue: Weddings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>By Taylor Seely<\/em><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not known as \u201cthe big day\u201d for nothing. Plenty of time, consideration and hard-earned money go into planning a wedding\u2014so here are a few local pros who can make\u00a0the process a piece of (tiered, fondant-covered) cake.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Engagement Ring Store:\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Coffin &amp; Trout Fine Jewellers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Randy Coffin and David Trout founded Coffin &amp; Trout Fine Jewellers in 1984, and each\u00a0year the business continues to stand out for its commitment to design and exceptional\u00a0customer service. The late David Trout\u2019s innovative Pagoda ring is on display at the\u00a0Smithsonian as a tribute to his and passion and artistic innovation. The company is also\u00a0known for its unique paragon-shape rings, which prohibit spinning around the finger and\u00a0provide easy removal over larger knuckles. <a href=\"http:\/\/coffinandtrout.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">coffinandtrout.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-2092  pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-03-28 at 1.31.48 PM\"  width=\"579\"  height=\"392\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Screen-Shot-2016-03-28-at-1.31.48-PM.png\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Wedding Photographer:\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Chadwick Fowler, ModWed photography + cinema<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can say Chadwick Fowler is a jack of all trades when it comes to photography, as he\u00a0goes from shooting rock bands to capturing weddings. To him, both are forms of live\u00a0performance, and he captures these fleeting moments on film, like an artist with paints\u00a0and canvas. He has fresh, contemporary approach as he re imagines the traditions of\u00a0wedding photography in an innovative and modern style. He also just announced a new\u00a0location in Downtown Phoenix at The Monorchid. <a href=\"http:\/\/modwed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">modwed.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-2084  pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"chadwick fowler\"  width=\"779\"  height=\"519\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055130\/chadwick-fowler.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055130\/chadwick-fowler.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055130\/chadwick-fowler-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055130\/chadwick-fowler-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055130\/chadwick-fowler-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055130\/chadwick-fowler-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055130\/chadwick-fowler-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055130\/chadwick-fowler-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055130\/chadwick-fowler-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055130\/chadwick-fowler-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055130\/chadwick-fowler-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055130\/chadwick-fowler-850x567.jpg 850w\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Wedding Catering Company:\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Fresh from the Kitchen LLC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fresh from the Kitchen puts an emphasis on natural, high-quality ingredients, and is\u00a0particular about using minimally processed fresh food and USDA hormone- and\u00a0antibiotic-free meat. It\u2019s no surprise this catering company has won the Bride\u2019s Choice\u00a0Award five years in a row, 2010 to 2016, an award given only to the top five percent of\u00a0wedding professionals. <em>Also a<\/em> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2015 Winner<\/span><\/i>! <a href=\"http:\/\/freshfromthekitchenllc.com.\/\" target=\"_blank\">freshfromthekitchenllc.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-2085  pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"fresh from the kitchen\"  width=\"786\"  height=\"404\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055140\/fresh-from-the-kitchen.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055140\/fresh-from-the-kitchen.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055140\/fresh-from-the-kitchen-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055140\/fresh-from-the-kitchen-1024x526.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055140\/fresh-from-the-kitchen-768x394.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055140\/fresh-from-the-kitchen-380x195.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055140\/fresh-from-the-kitchen-800x411.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055140\/fresh-from-the-kitchen-1160x595.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055140\/fresh-from-the-kitchen-80x41.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055140\/fresh-from-the-kitchen-750x385.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055140\/fresh-from-the-kitchen-620x318.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055140\/fresh-from-the-kitchen-850x436.jpg 850w\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Wedding Dress Shop:\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Schaffer\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After starting with a bang in the 1940\u2019s in St. Paul, Minneapolis, Dallas, Denver, Omaha\u00a0and Des Moines, Schaffer\u2019s is now a local favorite in Scottsdale providing excellent\u00a0customer service through its easy, breezy, memorable shopping experience. Schaffer\u2019s\u00a0offers incredible gown advice online and in-person and has an array of luxurious\u00a0designers and alteration options, making brides\u2019 dream dresses a reality on the big day.\u00a0<em>Also a<\/em> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2015 Winner<\/span><\/i>! <a href=\"http:\/\/schaffers.com.\/\" target=\"_blank\">schaffers.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-2904 size-full pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064855\/Schaffers-620x412-80x53.jpg\"  width=\"620\"  height=\"412\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064855\/Schaffers-620x412.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064855\/Schaffers-620x412.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064855\/Schaffers-620x412-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064855\/Schaffers-620x412-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064855\/Schaffers-620x412-80x53.jpg 80w\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Wedding Florist:\u00a0<\/strong><strong>The Flower Studio<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Flower Studio has embraced an east-meets- west style and mentality when it comes to\u00a0botanical floral design since 1995, when owner Christine Siegel first moved to\u00a0Scottsdale. The company\u2019s experienced florists offer by-appointment- only visits to its\u00a03,500-sq.- ft. showroom, ensuring full attention to each client.\u00a0<em>Also a<\/em> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2015 Winner<\/span><\/i>! <a href=\"http:\/\/flowerstudioaz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">flowerstudioAZ.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-2905  pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  width=\"785\"  height=\"523\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064900\/the-flower.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064900\/the-flower.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064900\/the-flower-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064900\/the-flower-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064900\/the-flower-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064900\/the-flower-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064900\/the-flower-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064900\/the-flower-620x413.jpg 620w\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>AFM FAV: Best Wedding Florist:\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Hoot &amp; Holler<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The team behind Hoot + Holler, including owner Malori Maeva, are a passionate,\u00a0enthusiastic and ready-to- work bunch, ready to make some lucky brides\u2019 dreams come\u00a0true. Since 2013, the company has vowed the highest of quality custom creations to more\u00a0than 20 weddings, crossing state lines all the way to Chicago. Rest assured knowing these\u00a0boss ladies are total expert and only take a select number of clients per year to ensure\u00a0maximum satisfaction.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hootandholler.co\/\" target=\"_blank\"> hootandholler.co.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-2906  pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  width=\"779\"  height=\"519\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064908\/hoot-and-holler.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064908\/hoot-and-holler.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064908\/hoot-and-holler-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064908\/hoot-and-holler-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064908\/hoot-and-holler-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064908\/hoot-and-holler-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064908\/hoot-and-holler-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064908\/hoot-and-holler-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064908\/hoot-and-holler-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064908\/hoot-and-holler-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064908\/hoot-and-holler-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064908\/hoot-and-holler-850x567.jpg 850w\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Wedding Hair &amp; Makeup:\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Top Knot Beauty<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no dynamic duo in town like Ashley Doran and Erin Fink from Top Knot Beauty.\u00a0Having been working together since 2004, these two can style hair and do gorgeous\u00a0makeup under the most intense pressure. After all, is there any day as important as the\u00a0BIG day? They also have a plethora of hair and makeup ideas for indecisive brides and\u00a0bridesmaids. For a guaranteed good-hair- day, Top Knot Beauty is top notch.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.topknotbeautyaz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">topknotbeautyAZ.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-2088  pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"top knot\"  width=\"779\"  height=\"519\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055205\/top-knot.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055205\/top-knot.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055205\/top-knot-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055205\/top-knot-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055205\/top-knot-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055205\/top-knot-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055205\/top-knot-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055205\/top-knot-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055205\/top-knot-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055205\/top-knot-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055205\/top-knot-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055205\/top-knot-850x567.jpg 850w\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Wedding Planner:\u00a0<\/strong><strong>A Day to Cherish Weddings &amp; Celebrations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Consider the ladies at A Day to Cherish Weddings &amp; Celebrations your best gal pals you\u00a0can always trust, who won\u2019t leave your side. These ladies will mean it when they say\u00a0everything\u2019s perfect on your big day because they have the experience to prove it. After\u00a0planning more than 160 pristine weddings, these planners know how to design a day\u00a0perfectly suited to your personality\u2013one that will be cherished forever.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.adaytocherishweddings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">adaytocherishweddings.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-2083 size-full pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/25055122\/Screen-Shot-2016-03-28-at-1.14.09-PM-80x66.jpg\"  alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-03-28 at 1.14.09 PM\"  width=\"543\"  height=\"450\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Screen-Shot-2016-03-28-at-1.14.09-PM.png\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>AFM FAVE: Best Wedding Planner:\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Ashley Gain Weddings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ashley Gain knew she wanted to be a wedding planner the day she said \u201cI do.\u201d She\u00a0understands firsthand the stress, excitement and anticipation that goes into planning the\u00a0perfect wedding. Most of all, though, she understands that the big day is an entrance into\u00a0the best years to come, and that entrance should be grand. With her planning and\u00a0expertise, any bride\u2019s big day will surely be a dream come true. <a href=\"http:\/\/ashleygain.com.\/\" target=\"_blank\">ashleygain.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2907 pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064913\/ashley-gain-phoenix-wedding-planner-diana-elizabeth001-80x53.jpg\"  alt=\"ashley-gain-phoenix-wedding-planner-diana-elizabeth001\"  width=\"600\"  height=\"400\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064913\/ashley-gain-phoenix-wedding-planner-diana-elizabeth001.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064913\/ashley-gain-phoenix-wedding-planner-diana-elizabeth001.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064913\/ashley-gain-phoenix-wedding-planner-diana-elizabeth001-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064913\/ashley-gain-phoenix-wedding-planner-diana-elizabeth001-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/25064913\/ashley-gain-phoenix-wedding-planner-diana-elizabeth001-80x53.jpg 80w\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Wedding Venue:\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Ocotillo Golf Resort<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cotton candy skies outlined in gold, luscious green grass, sunshine twinkling on the\u00a0water and the peaceful sound of cascading waterfalls. The Ocotillo Golf Resort in\u00a0Chandler offers every amenity imaginable for a fantasy wedding, and with its\u00a0professional and experienced staff, soon-to- be spouses can sleep sweetly knowing the day\u00a0will unfold just as smoothly as they picture it in their dreams. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ocotillogolf.com\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">ocotillogolf.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone wp-image-2094  pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-03-28 at 1.38.05 PM\"  width=\"779\"  height=\"527\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/bestof\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Screen-Shot-2016-03-28-at-1.38.05-PM.png\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>AFM FAVE: Best Wedding Venue:\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Royal Palms Resort and Spa, A Destination Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What started in 1929 as the perfect desert getaway for loving couples has now become a\u00a0premiere wedding destination. Royal Palms offers indoor and outdoor reception options\u00a0on more than 20,000 square feet. Exuding intimacy and romance with its superb\u00a0landscape and architecture, Royal Palms wedding offerings may also include cuisine\u00a0from the much-loved T. 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