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Japanese Friendship Garden and The Duce Wedding – Phoenix AZ | Jessica & Kirk

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Bride and groom together in the boxing ring at The Duce wedding reception by Phoneix wedding photographer PMA Photography.

 

 

Japanese Friendship Garden Wedding Creative Team (Vendors)

Thank you to the amazing creative team that came together to make the day truly memorable!

Ceremony Venue – Japanese Friendship Garden
Reception Venue – The Duce
Planner/Coordinator – Shelley Kilgore (Jessica’s mother)
Music at Ceremony – Sean Kilgore (Jessica’s brother)
Photographer – PMA Photography
Florist –  Cheeky Blooms
Caterer – The Duce
Cake/Dessert – The Duce
Invitations & Signs – Jennifer Kilgore (Jessica’s sister-in-law)
Invitation Addressing – Denise Schmeer (Kirk’s mother)
Hotel – Residence Inn by Marriott
Hair Stylist – Daniela LaFarga
Makeup Artist – Julie Martin
Bride Dress – Strut Bridal
Groom’s Suit –  Alton Lane
Officiant – Tory (Kirk & Jessica’s friend)
Cocktail Design – Sean Kilgore (Jessica’s brother)

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Wedding reception at The Duce by Phoenix wedding photographer PMA Photography. DIY photo centerpieces at The Duce wedding reception by Phoenix wedding photographer PMA Photography. Bride and groom's specialty cocktail at their wedding reception by Ariozna photographer PMA Photography.Guests playing jenga at a low key wedding reception at The Duce by PMA Photography. Guests mingling and laughing together at a low key wedding reception at The Duce by PMA Photography. Bride and groom pose with all guests at their wedding reception at The Duce by PMA Photography. Guests mingling and laughing together at a low key wedding reception at The Duce by PMA Photography. Guests mingling and laughing together at a low key wedding reception at The Duce by PMA Photography. Guests playing corn hole at a low key wedding reception at The Duce by PMA Photography. Guests playing corn hole at a low key wedding reception at The Duce by PMA Photography. Guests playing corn hole at a low key wedding reception at The Duce by PMA Photography. Custom desert cakes at The Duce wedding reception by PMA Photography. Guests in a DIY photobooth at a low key wedding reception at The Duce by PMA Photography. Guests mingling together at a low key wedding reception at The Duce by PMA Photography. Guests in a DIY photo booth together at a low key wedding reception at The Duce by PMA Photography. Guests playing corn hole at a low key wedding reception at The Duce by PMA Photography. Bride and groom in a DIY photo booth at The Duce wedding reception by Phoenix photographer PMA Photography. Guests mingling together at a low key wedding reception at The Duce by PMA Photography. Guests mingling and laughing together at a low key wedding reception at The Duce by PMA Photography. Guests mingling and laughing together at a low key wedding reception at The Duce by PMA Photography. Bride and groom together in the boxing ring at The Duce wedding reception by Phoneix wedding photographer PMA Photography.

 

 

Japanese Friendship Garden Wedding Creative Team (Vendors)

Thank you to the amazing creative team that came together to make the day truly memorable!

Ceremony Venue – Japanese Friendship Garden
Reception Venue – The Duce
Planner/Coordinator – Shelley Kilgore (Jessica’s mother)
Music at Ceremony – Sean Kilgore (Jessica’s brother)
Photographer – PMA Photography
Florist –  Cheeky Blooms
Caterer – The Duce
Cake/Dessert – The Duce
Invitations & Signs – Jennifer Kilgore (Jessica’s sister-in-law)
Invitation Addressing – Denise Schmeer (Kirk’s mother)
Hotel – Residence Inn by Marriott
Hair Stylist – Daniela LaFarga
Makeup Artist – Julie Martin
Bride Dress – Strut Bridal
Groom’s Suit –  Alton Lane
Officiant – Tory (Kirk & Jessica’s friend)
Cocktail Design – Sean Kilgore (Jessica’s brother)

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We're Amber & Josh.
We believe love is an adventure in itself, one worth celebrating authentically. That's why we specialize in elopements and intimate weddings for couples who dare to be different. As a couple who had a unique wedding day ourselves, it holds a special place in our hearts and we love helping couples create their own personal and authentic celebrations.

Heyyyy!