Wedding day is one of life’s truly unforgettable moments. It is the time when you leave your individual self behind and commit yourself to a special someone forever. A crucial component for starting life’s journey together is choosing the right destination to take your vows. Within the continental United States, Scottsdale is emerging as one of the preferred locations for destination weddings. Keep reading as we provide the inside scoop on how to plan the perfect Scottsdale wedding. 

Book a Luxury Vacation Rental

(Photo Courtesy of HÓZHÓ West Estate at Lone Mountain)

There are multiple reasons to choose a luxury vacation rental for a wedding.

First, the best luxury estates in Scottsdale will offer vast square footage and sprawling, resort-style backyards that can serve as the perfect venue for an intimate ceremony among close friends and relatives. Not only will all in attendance appreciate this intimacy, but it will save significant money over having to rent out an event venue and pay for catering for dozens of people with whom you are loosely acquainted. 

In addition, properties such as those offered by HÓZHÓ Scottsdale will likely provide overnight accommodations for everyone in attendance. Commonly featuring 10+ bedrooms, 10+ bathrooms, and sleeping arrangements for 20+ people, guests will appreciate being able to divide lodging costs multiple ways. With an endless array of luxury house amenities, the bride and groom can focus on their final preparations while those in attendance can enjoy the rental’s features without having to run around town to pass the time in the hours leading up to “I Do.”

Schedule a Photo Session in the Great Outdoors

The blue skies, jagged mountaintops, and desert vegetation offer a backdrop that is truly postcard-worthy. Therefore, don’t miss a chance to get captured in your very best and schedule a photo session. Try to get out around dawn or dusk. Not only will the temperatures be more agreeable, but the sun peaking over the mountaintops helps create hues that even the best filters can’t mimic. 

Show Yourself Some Love with a Spa Treatment

Anyone who has ever planned a wedding knows just how exhausting it can be. It actually creates quite the catch-22. At a time when you want to look and feel your very best, the opportunities for self care are virtually non-existent as you hustle to make sure the wedding goes off smoothly.

Therefore, make self care a part of your wedding plans by scheduling a spa treatment into your Scottsdale wedding itinerary. The area features some of the nation’s premier spas and wellness retreats, all of which can offer massages, facials, acupuncture, or any other treatment of your choice. As yet another reason to explore luxury vacation rentals, the best properties will partner with concierge spa services that bring the treatment directly to your rental for unmatched convenience amid your hectic schedule. This can even include Mobile IV Therapy in Phoenix. This innovative spa treatment delivers key fluids, minerals, and electrolytes directly to your bloodstream to help ensure that you are hydrated and properly nourished at a time when getting a chance to eat and drink may be hard to come by. Some IV cocktails can even include anti-nausea medication to help calm the butterflies leading up to the big moment. Simply discuss your wants and needs with a certified provider and they will help you arrive at the perfect cocktail drip that will have you looking and feeling your best before you cross into forever with your special someone. 

Reserve a Room for a Reception Meal

It is certainly possible to have a reception meal catered to your Scottsdale vacation rental. You may even opt for an in-home chef for a more personalized experience. However, if you are wanting to show off that “Just Married” sign behind your chauffeured ride, consider taking the reception to one of the award-winning restaurants in Scottsdale. In addition to mouth-watering menu items, some of the top local options offer private dining areas for you to enjoy the post-wedding meal with your people. Some names to explore include Mowry and Cotton, Olive & Ivy, and Society. 

Partake in the Vibrant Nightlife

(Photo Courtesy of HÓZHÓ Main Estate at Lone Mountain)

 

There is a reason that Scottsdale is among the nation’s leading destinations for bachelor(ette) parties and spring breaks–the party can keep going all night long for those looking to have a good time. With no better time to celebrate than in the hours after tying the knot, the area offers a little something for everyone. Local breweries and distilleries, open-air clubs, and casinos are just a few of the options. The Arizona Party Bike is another unique idea for those looking to party while showing off their wedding duds around town. 

Head to Scottsdale for the Ultimate Destination Wedding

From a vast array of luxury vacation rentals to bustling nightlife to keep the celebration going all night long, Scottsdale has everything you need for the perfect wedding. So don’t wait: start planning today and visit Scottsdale for the ultimate wedding destination!