Today’s post is brought to you by a styled shoot hosted by Ezmie and Hayley of Simply Styled Shoots, and I think they did a pretty amazing job! Sometimes you just have to appreciate the natural beauty of the Arizona desert, so when Ezmie and Hayley let us know that was the shoot’s theme, we were excited. It was still a little warm out, but things had finally been cooling down, and with everything going on, getting outside was going to be exciting.
Plus, who can resist a disco ball? Maybe we sound a little weird saying it, but we’re glad Wildflower Design Co and The Icehouse provided them–the way they reflect the sun always catches our eye, making everything feel like a party no matter how low key it might be. Hanging them on arches from Wildflower Design Co and Wild Emerald Photography added a touch of the rustic to it, making things feel like a festival in the Sonoran. The signage and invitations added to that feel with retro-inspired looks thanks to Winslow & Co, too!
Our models came dressed for the occasion with light, flowy gowns by Wild Styled Dresses. Wildflower Design Co’s florals added pops of color to contrast against the desert landscapes, and Beauty by Bobby’s hair and makeup was absolutely stunning!
The cake was special, too–Sisu Cake Co specializes in vegan baked goods, personalizing cakes and pastries in a wide variety of ways. The sparkling silver matched the disco balls perfectly, bringing together the entire shoot.
Sometimes shoots lean more into the structured variety, using existing venues to create something more traditional, yet magical. This one, though? We couldn’t be more impressed with Simply Styled Shoots–this whole thing made us want to run away and get married in the desert ourselves!
Thanks, everyone!
Love,
Jo + Alli
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Host: @simplystyledshoots
Arches: @wildemeraldphotography & @wildflowerdesigncollc
Florals: @wildflowerdesigncollc
Disco balls: @wildflowerdesigncollc & The Icehouse
Dresses: @wildstyleddresses
HMUA: @beautybybobby
Cake: @sisucakeco
Signage: @winslowandco
