So excited to finally share these inspirational El Chorro wedding photos from our editorial that was recently featured on Wedding Sparrow! Shot at El Chorro Lodge in Paradise Valley, Arizona, we pulled inspiration for this shoot from the surrounding grounds, which feature lots of greenery, olive trees, bougainvillea and Southwest inspired architecture. El Chorro’s iconic setting at the base of Camelback & Mummy Mountains offers an authentic Arizona desert setting.
El Chorro was originally built in 1934 as the Judson School for Girls and in 1937 it was converted to a restaurant and lodge. Clark Gable, John Wayne, Barry Goldwater and other prominent figures visited the Lodge in its early days. The menu offerings at El Chorro center on fresh, organic and locally grown ingredients – including herbs and produce from the El Chorro garden located right outside the kitchen, where we also shot a few portraits of the bride & groom.
Our details are full of green, gold, and white, with a stunning long sleeved lace Allure Bridals gown, and featuring three different headpieces including two handmade pieces by Mignonne Handmade, and a eucalyptus crown by our floral designer, Sarah’s Garden. The calligraphy was designed by Jenny Sanders with Graceline, who also created our paper goods with wax seals and gold ombre wash, all fitting perfectly with our organic theme.
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Film Lab: The FIND Lab
Venue: El Chorro
Creative Director: Duran Events
Coordinator: KDP Events
Floral Design: Sarah’s Garden
Gown Boutique: Lillian Lottie Couture
Gown: Allure Bridals
Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Earrings: Majorica
Gold crown & Juliet veil: Mignonne Handmade
Hair & Makeup: Jessica Fierro
Groom’s Attire: Parker & Schmidt Clothiers
Paper goods & Calligraphy: Graceline
Cake: Honey Moon Sweets
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
