While we’re based in Edmonton, Alberta, we’ve had the pleasure of planning and designing weddings in many beautiful destinations – both in Canada and abroad! This series showcases some of our favourite locations including information for couples considering a wedding away from home.

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Destination ‘I Do’ Wedding Series: Scottsdale, Arizona

Arizona is a popular vacation and winter home destination for many Albertans – why not celebrate your wedding in the warm, dry heat with spectacular sunsets and stunning desert backdrops?!

Why Scottsdale?

• Fly direct to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport from both Edmonton and Calgary.
• Rain is rarely a concern, and temperatures are warm year round.
• The venue options are plentiful. Choose from luxury resorts, golf & country clubs, outdoor gardens and more.
• Your guests won’t run out of things to do – Scottsdale boasts more spas per capita than any other city in the USA, and there are over 200 golf courses in the area. The city also has a vibrant nightlife scene and desert hiking via Camelback Mountain or Pinnacle Peak Park.

Our Canadian summers are always so busy as people try to pack in trips to the lake, yard work, camping and ALL the weddings. We love the idea of getting married in a warm destination during shoulder season months like October, November, March and April. Your guests will love it too, as they’ll get to escape the cold winter!

Paula + Sheldon’s Scottsdale destination wedding was the winner of the 2014 Canadian Event Industry Star Award for Best Wedding and was also featured on Style Me Pretty. Their venue – Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North – offered a gorgeous, natural setting with southwest charm while providing the 5-star amenities and service that the Four Seasons brand is known for.

Real Wedding: Paula + Sheldon
{Photos: Stephanie Fay Photography}

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Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Scottsdale Arizona Wedding Planning + Design
Phoenix Arizona Wedding Planning + Design

The Canadian Event Industry Awards (Star Awards) is a national award program that recognizes outstanding achievements in Canadian special events, meeting management, conference planning and exhibition management.

Last month we were honoured to attend the awards gala in Toronto and take home a Star Award for Best Wedding Under $75K! The award-winning wedding was Paula + Sheldon’s Scottsdale, Arizona soirée. This family-friendly destination wedding entertained guests over an entire weekend and provided them with the quintessential southwestern experience.

Jennifer Bergman accepting the 2014 Canadian Event Industry Star Award for Best Wedding Under $75K

Photo Credit: prombee

Photo Credit: foxbackdrop

We are thankful to work with truly amazing clients who entrust us with such important milestones in their lives, and talented industry professionals who continue to push the envelope. Congratulations to the fellow winners and nominees across all categories!

Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design