The Phoenician is a beautiful place for a wedding.  Last week, I shot a small and intimate wedding there.  I enjoy them because they are very family oriented with only the closest of friends.  For most of the afternoon, the sun was bright and the sky was clear, but as the sun began to set, a massive dust and thunder storm from the south began to move in and provided us with a perfect backdrop.  But before the storm hit the Phoenician, we were safely inside at dinner, so it was the best of both worlds.

The Phoenician has opened up a new building and this wall and painting are in that new building.  I love the reflection of the bride in the wall.  I shot a fair number of images, looking for a way to best utilize that reflection as I worked with the bride on the image.

I was quite a ways away from the scene, so I did not hear what was being said, but something is being said and that makes the photo that much more intriguing.  What is being said here?  No that I look at the photo,  I wish I knew.

The rose on the napkin as a place setting was a fantastic idea.  It was simple and elegant.  I thought adding the rings was a nice touch.

And now for a slideshow from the wedding.  Enjoy.

Adam & Elizabeth’s Wedding in Paradise Valley, Arizona from Jared Platt on Vimeo.

October 2, 2010. Adam and Elizabeth were married at the Phoenician in Phoenix, Arizona. The wedding was a small intimate gathering of friends and family and because the party was small, they were able to have the wedding dinner in the wine cellar. It is a beautiful room.

Wedding Location: The Phoenician Resort, Paradise Valley, Arizona
Photography by Jared Platt, Platt Photography
Music by Kevin Burdick