Forget about cowboys. These three venues in the Southwest will give you both optimal scenery and accomodations for your wedding away.
By: Steve JermonakOne glance at the windswept desert of the Southwest, with its lonely mesas, craggy red rock and expansive horizon beyond and it’s easy to understand why painters like Georgia O’Keeffe found the landscape so inspiring. Here, three hot spots in the Southwest that offer plenty of natural allure and pampering for you and your guests.
Scottsdale, Arizona
With a wealth of boutiques, golf courses, spas and fine dining choices, Scottsdale will keep your guests well entertained. Choose the Four Seasons Resort, Scottsdale at Troon North and you’ll be surrounded by desert splendor, yet close enough to civilization to be completely comfortable. The hotel is known for its exemplary wedding services: An on-site wedding specialist assists with every detail, from obtaining a marriage license to arranging the ceremony and reception and reserving a honeymoon suite. Ringed by cacti and small mountain ridges, the Fountain Terrace is ideal for a sunset service. Then, depending on your preference, you can stay on the patio or move inside to one of the three ballrooms. After you’ve celebrated with your guests, stay an extra day or two and indulge in a Duo Massage in the Spa Suite. Later, soak together in your outdoor Jacuzzi and enjoy the sunset and a candlelit dinner for two on your private balcony with fire pit.
Rates: Wedding packages start at $185 per person and include hors d’oeuvres, three-course dinner, a sparkling wine toast, open bar, a wedding cake and dessert buffet.
