It was always this groom’s dream to have his wedding in the backyard of his childhood home and that they did. Keith and Becky wed at Keith’s parents home in the heart of Paradise Valley. Instead of going to the Ritz-Carlton, this couple brought the Ritz-Carlton to them and had The Ritz coordinate and cater the whole event. This was no ordinary backyard. This was a “backyard oasis”. Keith and Becky designed the entire layout of the backyard for their wedding which included multiple food stations, a “Wedding Court” for the Cocktail Hour and for dancing later on in the evening. They had a special gazebo devoted just to the 6 layer cake that extended into the sky. They even had a smores station set up around a fire pit with hot cocoa and coffee for a late night snack attack. The ceremony was set in the front yard and lit perfectly for a sunset ceremony with the aisle lined with candles. The couple tied the groom’s traditional Jewish customs into their wedding ceremony by getting married at dusk, and also with the breaking of the glass as well as wedding vows spoken in Hebrew. They may have had the largest wedding party we have ever seen. There were so many people standing up with them that they had to make two lines to accommodate the bridal party! It was fantastic!

One thing I love is when couples put their personal stamp on their wedding. Keith and Becky love the local band The Chadwicks so they asked them to take a night off from Martini Ranch to play their wedding reception.  The Chadwicks rocked the party with great tunes that got everyone out on the dance floor. Keith and Becky of course did the traditional Hora Dance which is always a good time to watch as the bride has a happy yet terrified look on her face. All the beautiful details of the wedding were captured by LaCombe Photography. Keith and Becky’s wedding was elegant, traditional and fit this couples personality perfectly. It was an honor to document their wedding day.