From First Step to First Kiss: Understanding Ceremony Structure When couples begin planning their ceremony, one of the questions that frequently comes up are about the flow; Who stands where? Who walks when? Is there music during parent seating? Does the groom process in? These details may seem small, but they are decisions that need to be made before the big day. This blog is written as a guide focusing on the structural elements of a ceremony — the movement, placement, timi

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Creating weddings, gatherings and Southern Arizona Experiences I’ve always been drawn to creating beautiful, memorable experiences—and to the places, people, food, traditions, and little details that make Southern Arizona so special. I am Laurel Loew - event manager and creative at Agua Linda Farm in Southern Arizona. Taken at the neighboring Shankle Ranch - a great micro-destination wedding/event location for up to 26 guests - Let me organize your weekend for you! At Agua L

There are moments in life that simply can't be replicated. They aren't performances or productions. They're created by trust, by courage, and by a group of people willing to show up exactly as they are. The Shape of Us was one of those moments. The Shape of Us was conceived by Kari Larson and Erika Stevens, who envisioned an event that celebrated women and the bodies that have carried us through all the changes in our lives. When they approached me with the idea, I was all in

Where Family, Food, and Celebration Come Together in the Sonoran Desert Brookklyn Photo Some weddings are beautiful. Some weddings are fun. And then there are weddings like Aidan and Zach's—an entire weekend filled with love, laughter, family, incredible food, and unforgettable moments set against the backdrop of Southern Arizona. From the very beginning, it was an absolute pleasure working with Aidan and her wonderful mother, Connie. They selected our popular "We Got This" W

From helping out as a kid on the family farm to saying "I do" in the very pastures where she grew up and played, Lily and her groom, Elijah chose the land she loved for this most important day. Some weddings are special because of the beautiful details, the stunning setting, or the joy shared among family and friends. Lily and Elijah's October wedding at Agua Linda Farm was all of those things—but for me, it was even more meaningful. Lily is my niece, the oldest child of my d

A Tucson-Area Couple Created a Beautiful DIY- Garden Inspired Wedding When couples dream of a spring wedding in Southern Arizona, it's easy to see why they fall in love with Agua Linda Farm. Rebekah and Troy's April celebration showcased everything that makes our Tucson-area wedding venue so special—lush gardens, blooming flowers, mountain views, and the relaxed elegance of an outdoor wedding surrounded by nature. Located just south of Tucson, Agua Linda Farm is a Southern Ar

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A style shoot to introduce couples to the INCREDIBLE possibilities of a destination wedding near Tucson, Arizona. The Tumacacori Mission, in it's preserved state, is not part the Catholic Church, but is run as a park by the state of Arizona, so, anyone of any faith can get married here with the right permits. Creating this shoot was truly a labor of love—a love for the place I call home, a love for the romance of a wedding day, and a love for my family and our shared history

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