Unlike your traditional wedding venue, these two lovers decided to gather their friends and family for their wedding in the Arizona desert.

Intimate Desert Mountain Wedding

While planning their wedding in the middle of the pandemic, Chelsea and Reece decided that an intimate wedding surrounded by loved ones was the best move. Since we ARE in Arizona, one of the best places for something unique and open would of course be the desert. To be fair, we are surrounded by a LOT of it. Chelsea and Reece had their wedding at Cloth & Flame. Cloth & Flame’s main goal is to make sure that everyone’s vision for their wedding day comes to life. They make sure to work with their couples so that they get the wedding of their dreams, which is exactly what happened with C+R.

As Chelsea put the finishing touches on her wedding day look, Reece and his groomsmen were polishing up and awaiting the time for the first look. Chelsea was wearing this gorgeous Justin Alexander dress that looked absolutely amazing on her. It truly fit her like a glove! Chelsea and Reece opted in for a first look, which I always love when my couples do. It gives some alone time to the couple and a bit more intimacy before heading to the ceremony. The sun was grazing their skin so effortlessly and perfect that of course we took advantage of taking a few wedding portraits before heading to the ceremony.

Their intimate ceremony was touching and beautiful, especially with the gorgeous views of the Superstition Mountains behind them. As they said their vows and “i do’s” and leaned in for their first kiss as husband and wife, the crowd cheered. By crowd I completely mean the few of us witnessing this divine moment…LOL!

Desert Mountain Wedding Reception

After the ceremony, the table settings and decor were being placed for the reception! As sunset hit, I snuck away with the newlyweds to capture some amazing sunset portraits. While many may look at this as “overused”, golden hour can never and will never get old. At least in my eyes *wink*. Nighttime approached us and the twinkling string lights that floated above our heads gleamed like the stars. Surrounded by friends and family, love and lots of laughter, we enjoyed every minute of it until it was over. Congratulations to Chelsea and Reece for giving me the honor to capture such sweet moments on your special day!

If you loved this Intimate Desert Wedding at the Superstition Mountains then you’re going to love this New Jersey Wedding at the Molly Pitcher Inn.

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