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The Sea Ranch Lodge, Sonoma County, California
AN INTIMATE WEDDING AT SEA RANCH LODGE
Nestled in the stunning meadows and cliffs of the northern California coast, The Sea Ranch Lodge is the ultimate destination for a luxury Sonoma County wedding.
There’s always been a timeless draw to the Sonoma Coast, and Sea Ranch is no exception. Our team was enamored by the simplicity and beauty of this place, and we knew that designing a wedding at Sea Ranch Lodge was our kind of party - one that took all the right kinds of risks while honoring the inherent beauty of the space.
Set on 53 acres of dramatic Northern California coastline, the original Sea Ranch buildings were built in the 1960s as an architectural study exploring how to live in harmony with the natural surroundings. Classically understated and carefully preserved, every detail of the Sea Ranch Lodge proves that this coastal enclave is the ultimate expression of luxury. With a focus on architecture, design and ecology, the Sea Ranch Lodge inspired us to create a wedding that feels untraditional in the most brilliant way.
Pulling inspiration from the coastal landscape, we pulled in natural earth brown colors to echo the surrounding cliffs, soft grays to mirror the coastal fog and elegant ivories to contrast the warm wood of the Sea Ranch Lodge. We designed this celebration to honor the harmony between land and sea, drawing on dirt, stone and silk textures to create a modern, timeless wedding design at this historic venue.
For our wedding ceremony design, we worked with Unwritten Florals to create a textural floral aisle built into the organic wood beams of the lodge’s Ocean Deck. Balancing subtlety and complexity, single seats lined each side of the aisle, broken apart by dramatic floral installations with grass and wildflowers - integrating the textures and materials from the surrounding cliffside meadows into the built environment with elegance and ease.
For the reception, I've been saying round tables are making a comeback since 2022... I just didn't say how. But when I saw the hard lines of the mid-century architecture at Sea Ranch Lodge, I knew the contrast of round tables would juxtapose this luxury Northern California hotel property perfectly.
We designed the reception within the Open Meadow - one of Sea Ranch’s most unique celebration spaces. With panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean stretching as far as the eye can see, we knew this natural landscape would provide unparalleled contrast for our luxury reception design. Combining silk, muslin, grasses, silver, thin-lined glass, stoneware, artichokes and florals, we designed this modern tablescape to be a textural masterpiece. We let luxury silk cascade organically into the earth, elevating the dynamic round tablescape design. And thoughtful details like garlic scapes and artichokes gave an artful nod to the lush produce and regional bounty that inspires the culinary offerings at Sea Ranch Lodge.
For this warm spring afternoon wedding on the Northern California coast, we wanted every detail to feel modern and minimal. Time slows down at Sea Ranch, and as our couple enjoyed the plein air reception set in the midst of coastal meadows above the soaring cliffs, we knew we created something special. This luxury Sea Ranch Lodge destination wedding blended natural beauty with coastal elegance through bold choices in texture and design - an absolute dream for us.
Photo: Anni GrahamDesign, styling and planning: Mae&Co CreativeFlorals: Unwritten FloralsVENUE: Sea Ranch LodgeHair and Makeup: Margaret SniderLet us plan your dream day
The Madrona Hotel, Sonoma, California
Healdsburg wedding in sonoma county
The Madrona Hotel, a true hidden gem tucked away in wine country in Northern California, is a destination wedding venue in a league of its own.
Last fall, our team traveled to Healdsburg to design at this dream venue, an estate hotel that blends unique history, an idyllic location and luxury experiences that reflect Napa and Sonoma’s unparalleled hospitality. Built in 1881, the Madrona Hotel features timeless interior and exterior spaces – from buttery vintage wallpaper to emerald-green gardens, every corner of this historic estate inspired our 1940’s old world design for this event.
Pulling inspiration from this luxury wine country venue, we knew we wanted to curate a timeless, French-inspired, old money feel that blended seamlessly with the space. Throughout both the ceremony and reception designs, we leaned into quiet luxury, finding ways to pull inspiration from whipped butter and vintage velvet to put an extravagant twist on the everyday.
For our ceremony design at The Madrona Hotel, we worked to create contrast within cohesiveness. The ceremony space featured the quintessential rolling greens of Sonoma wine country, so we worked with Noble Floral Co. to build dimension through luxe, monochromatic and monobloom florals. Light wood chairs and linen umbrellas lined the aisles, with dramatic florals contrasting the soft ivory seating and shade. The scalloped umbrellas created a unique flair, adding a St. Tropez-inspired touch that brought a modern twist to this Victorian, old money setting.
For the reception, we leaned into the growing trend to feature experiences over details. As we head into 2025 and beyond, more and more couples are prioritizing the food and experience for their guests, and we wanted this Madrona wedding reception to feel elemental and experiential, swapping big floral arrangements for dirty martinis and whipped butter.
With elevated caviar and cocktail pairings, we mirrored the epicurean delights with a lived-in luxury tablescape design. Inspired by the Madrona’s Victorian sensibilities, we layered a lavish patterned linens with rich velvet napkins, vintage silverware, scalloped plates and modern stoneware to create a multi-dimensional design. Artful details, like heads of garlic and monobloom florals added subtle depth the design, and Italian calligraphy and slingback chairs balanced traditional elements with modern trends.
Inspired by lived-in luxury and the storied details of the Madrona Hotel, this is one of our favorite designs to date. Leaning into the muted brick, blush and ivory tones of this luxury Healdsburg wedding venue – incorporating lush florals, iconic buildings, stunning style, warm bread and favorite cocktails – this Madrona Hotel wedding was an absolute dream for us.
Photo: Anni GrahamDesign, styling and planning: Mae&Co CreativeFlorals: Noble Floral CoVIDEO: EMMA K
VENUE: The Madrona HotelRentals: Nuage Designs, Casa de Perrin, Bright Event RentalsPaper goods and signage: Creative Line & CO.Let us plan your dream day
The Other Side, Eleuthera, Bahamas
Jenna + Thomas
From the very beginning, Jenna and Thomas wanted their wedding weekend to feel like a big party, a carefree and elegant destination celebration. On my first phone call with Jenna, she told me that her and Thomas wanted something unique. We spent dozens of hours researching to find a location that checked ALL the boxes and made her and Thomas feel like their wedding weekend was 100% their own - and when I found The Other Side hotel in the Bahamas, our couple was sold.
Creating an elegant weekend wedding experience for our couple and their guests is our specialty. The venue sits on Eleuthera, an island accessible only by boat, but we took this challenge in stride to create something wholly unique and custom for our couple. We pulled our inspiration from the lush tranquility of the island, starting with a welcome party at The Other Side’s Ocean View Club. Local steel drums invited guests to settle in, enjoying a vibey space filled with tropical hues, beachwood and intimate lighting.
For Jenna and Thomas’ wedding day, we pulled inspiration from Eleuthera’s surroundings. Beige, white and pink hues reflected the surrounding sands; the soft and subtle blues echoed the Caribbean sky and sea. Guests stepped off the boat onto the island, greeted by custom fans and champagne flutes, and we knew this day was going to be special. Every detail - from the ceremony layout to the customized linens - contributed to this wedding’s high-end, ethereal feel.
We designed the ceremony to emulate the landscape and surrounding views throughout this island in the Bahamas. Our team built a custom ceremony aisle over the pool, elevating a standard beach wedding to feel luxe, lush and completely unique.
We worked with Noble Floral to create a floating cloud ceremony with mono bloom clusters. Fluffy whites, like the clouds, walking over the infinity pool, like the ocean. Everything about this modern and romantic concept was cohesively created to make you feel like the beauty around you was only being enhanced, not compromised.
As guests made their way to the cocktail hour, we curated a custom space that felt both elevated and casual. Custom pillows and table linens played perfectly with the bridesmaid couture and the blue thistle florals. Custom linen signage and bar menus brought a sense of elevated magic to the beachfront set up.
Creating the reception dinner was a huge source of inspiration for the wedding day. Our team filled the space with elegant chiffon draping and a large, lush hanging installation, casting an otherworldly, dreamlike glow over the evening. We added elevated details throughout the tablescapes, including pearl white dining sets and silver-rimmed glasses. Natural elements, including sand and wheat grass, swirled around candles and florals, creating a romantic atmosphere for a night of celebration. With shoes kicked off and sunglasses on, guests took to the dance floor twirling to the late night croons of a saxophone playing out over the nearby waves and the DJ set.
Jenna and Thoma’s wedding weekend in the Bahamas had it all - from the floating ceremony buildout to oyster shell candles to signature Caribbean cocktails - the elevated and experiential details from this island wedding speak for themselves. This wedding at The Other Side hotel will forever live in our minds as one of the most otherworldly designs we’ve ever created, and we couldn’t be more grateful to Jenna and Thomas for trusting us to go beyond their wildest dreams.
Photo: Chelsea Gee PhotographyDesign, styling and planning: Mae&Co CreativeFlorals: Noble Floral CoVENUE: The Other SideRentals: Nuage DesignsPaper goods and signage: Wildhouse InkLet us plan your dream day
Where to Get Married in Mexico in 2024
Mae&Co Creative’s venue heat map: our favorite luxury hotels and wedding venues in Mexico for 2024.
At Mae&Co Creative, we pour our everything into curating luxury events worldwide, and we love planning destination weddings in Mexico. While Cabo and Cancun have been popularized by resort weddings, we believe in finding high-end venues in more untouched and undiscovered corners of this beautiful country. Whether you’re looking for perfect surf, colorful countryside or cosmopolitan glamor, we have our pulse on where to get married in Mexico in 2024, and these are the best venues you haven’t heard of yet.
Casona Sforza
High-design is trending on Mexico’s Oaxacan coast, and we can’t get enough of the luxury adult hotels and wedding venues in Puerto Escondido. This coastal paradise feels like Tulum did 10 years ago, full of undiscovered blue waters, wellness retreats and jaw-dropping wedding venues in Mexico. Nestled in the beachside jungle, Casona Sforza is new to the scene, but this coastal property designed by legendary architect Alberto Kalach is already making waves. Imagine feeling unmoored from time and space basking in a private pool on the morning of your wedding day, celebrating with your closest pals at Casona Sforza’s mixology bar, then hosting an open-air reception inspired by nature. Perfect for buyouts and destination wedding weekends, this luxury hotel is sure to find its way to the top of 2024 wedding venue hit lists.
Galopina
Lauded by Conde Nast, Dwell, Arch Daily and premier design critics, Galopina is the Yucatan’s hidden jewel. As a four-room property, this luxury hotel is an ideal venue for micro weddings and intimate destination weddings. The understated minimalist luxury is a perfect canvas for events - the sharp, structural walls offer a stunning backdrop for a ceremony. And Galopina’s bold design stands apart, ready to invite modern wedding design and neutral luxury installations for an art-inspired ceremony in Mexico’s Yucatan jungle. We’re calling it: this will be one of the best destination wedding venues in Mexico in 2024.
Hotel San Cristobal Baja
Todos Santos is a romantic paradise in southern Baja California, and Liz Lambert’s iconic Hotel San Cristobal has some of our favorite venue spaces on the peninsula. Todos Santos is brimming with boutique properties that are perfect for an eco-conscious, modern wedding, but Hotel San Cristobal remains the most iconic destination venue in the area. With a range of charming event spaces - including private beachfront to an antique abalone cannery to an intimate stone chapel, this is the perfect space for the couple seeking something equally low key and sophisticated.
Paradero
As a Todos Santos wedding planner we’ve spent years cultivating rich relationships with local vendors, and Paradero is one of our favorite wedding venues in Baja California. It's a one-of-a-kind minimalist luxury accommodation, set in a stretch of quiet untouched coastal Baja, and we’re endlessly inspired by the intentional design of Paradero. Whether you’re inspired by wabi sabi interiors, poolside elegance or panoramic rooftop views, Paradero exudes the five-star luxury that you want for a destination wedding in Mexico.
Luna Escondida
Luna Escondida is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered in historic San Miguel de Allende. For couples inspired by colorful cityscapes and cobblestone pathways,San Miguel de Allende feels like a small slice of European countryside in the heart of Mexico. Luna Escondida's luxury wedding venue space features stunning gardens, conservatory-inspired villas and tranquil scenery adaptable for an atmosphere destination wedding in central Mexico. If you’re craving an idyllic retreat that feels like Italy in Mexico, Luna Escondida is one of the best places to get married in 2024.
Casa Adela
Set just outside San Miguel de Allende, Casa Adela offers couples a private slice of serenity away from all the city hustle. A long-time favorite hotel spot for luxury travelers, Casa Adela has revamped their space to offer full buyouts exclusively, making it the perfect place for a secluded, private space for high-profile clients and discerning travelers. Whether you’re searching for a Mexican countryside oasis or artistically designed spaces, Casa Adela has it all with mountain and valley views at every turn. Our pro tip: say I do on the rooftop terrace before enjoying cocktails on the pool terrace before ending the night by candlelight in the citrus garden.
Proyecto Publico Prim
Step back in time at Proyecto Publico Prim, a colonial-era historical space that once housed revolution leaders, a cigar company and some of the most iconic weddings in Mexico City. As Mexico City continues to emerge as a fine-dining and architectural hot spot, Proyecto Publico Prim is steps from Michelin star dining and the country’s finest art galleries. But the space itself is the true attraction: it’s an eclectic and elegant estate fit for luxury destination weddings in Mexico’s most cosmopolitan city.
Ex Convento San Hipolito
Ex Convento San Hipolito offers a refinded display of Mexico's colonial and architectural legacy. Wildly romantic, this space pairs natural history with elegance. This destination wedding venue is adaptable for large and intimate events, with spaces including vine-covered courtyards, salon rooms with exposed brick, open-air spaces with columns and colonial arches. As one of the most versatile wedding venues in Mexico City, this is one of our favorite places to get married in Mexico in 2024.
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Best New U.S. Hotel Wedding Venues in 2023
Mae&Co Creative’s hotel heat map: our favorite new hotel wedding venues in the United States.
One of our favorite things to do for our clients is source their venues. It takes hours and hours of research with sometimes weeks of reaching out, negotiating contracts and figuring out logistics - but it’s so worth it when we can bring the perfect location to our clients and have them say “oh my gosh, this is everything we want”. Music to our ears. And after thousands of hours of research, here are our favorite new hotel wedding venues in the United States.
Ulum Moab
It’s no secret that we love creating elegant designs in the desert, and this is one of the best new hotel wedding venues in Utah. Created by the visionaries behind Under Canvas, ULUM Moab is an upscale desert lodging experience and venue just steps away from Looking Glass Arch in Moab/ ULUM Moab offers upscale accommodations tucked into an expansive, secluded desert setting south of Moab, Utah, with views across Canyonlands National Park. Their viewing lounge features expansive floor-to-ceiling glass windows and thoughtful, organic design, creating a perfect luxury desert wedding venue for couples who want their guests to stay up all night and party ‘til dawn.
The Fifth Avenue Hotel
Planning luxury events in New York City is an all-time fave, and the Fifth Avenue Hotel is at the top of our list for best new hotel wedding venues in 2023. Set to open in mid-2023, this hotel promises ballroom elegance. The hotel wedding venue spaces will showcase beautifully restored Gilded Age details - perfect for brides who love opulent and luxe style. If chinoiserie accents and antique mirrors are on your mood board, this New York hotel is the perfect wedding venue for a trend-setting bride planning a luxury Midtown wedding in NYC..
Eastwind, Oliverea Valley
Destination weddings in the Catskills are trending for 2023, and the all-new Eastwind, Oliverea Valley is the perfect hotel wedding venue for an upscale celebration in nature. Nestled in a lush mountainside, upstate setting, this new boutique hotel includes a fine-dining restaurant, an outdoor pool, a communal fire pit and hammocks throughout. This hotel wedding destination is perfect for a full wedding weekend experience in nature, it’s an ideal place for a multi-day intimate forest wedding with all your favorite people. It’s a more exclusive Autocamp, and we’re all for it.
Bowie House
Set to debut later this year, The Bowie House is an urban retreat from Auberge Hotels that pairs Fort Worth’s western roots with modern flair. The Bowie House promises to dispel all myths that big city hotel weddings are set in ballrooms - instead this destination hotel venue in the U.S. will offer both expansive wedding venues and intimate private event spaces. We’re picturing luxury wedding celebrations in the rose-colored library, followed by a lavish dinner parties set in the property’s private enchanted gardens. For brides with bold taste, especially those with a love of all things disco or western, the Bowie House is a must-watch new hotel wedding venue.
Ambiente
We love all-inclusive luxury hotel venues, and Ambiente is a high-end hotel and venue we’ve been eyeing for years. Recently opened, Ambiente is a landscape hotel and event venue designed to cater to discerning guests seeking a scenic escape with modern, elegant accommodations in a nature-focused setting. The elevated design is perfect for couples who value minimalist luxury and find inspiration from Sedona’s red rock landscape. Planning a luxury wedding in Arizona is no easy feat, bit the modern elegance of this desert wedding venue is entirely worth it.
The Monarch
We love planning luxury micro weddings in Joshua Tree, and this newly finished Fieldtrip property is the perfect AirBnb wedding venue. This luxury desert event property is a modern, design-forward space that features a few of our favorite things: floor-to-ceiling glass doors, a custom pool, a large outdoor terrace and sweeping views of the surrounding desert and mountains. This desert wedding venue is an ideal venue for couples looking to flex indoor/outdoor spaces to create a desert sanctuary under the stars.
The Proper Santa Monica
Dubbed as “Santa Monica’s First and Only Luxury Lifestyle Hotel” the Proper Santa Monida is one of the best new hotel wedding venues to open in 2023. With over 16,000 square feet of wedding venue options, the Proper Santa Monica is offers unique settings for everything from formal black-tie weddings to understated courtyard ceremonies to late night rooftop receptions alike. A dynamic west coast wedding venue, this is the perfect spot for a luxury five-star hotel wedding.
The Caldera House
Rugged mountain landscapes are the perfect setting for planning a destination wedding, and the Caldera House is our current crush. This intimate boutique hotel and wedding venue rests in posh Jackson Hole, Wyoming. This upscale resort town is a longstanding favorite among ski-enthusiasts, and the Caldera House is bringing modern luxury to a mountain setting. We love the idea of ushering guests from the hotel venue to the nearby tram, cascading up the mountain for a remote destination wedding. Designed with onsite accommodations for 60 guests, it’s only a matter of time before word gets out on this new luxury wedding venue.
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Our Top Joshua Tree Wedding Venues
Set in the valley between Los Angeles and the Joshua Tree desert, Palm Springs is the perfect location for an upscale, modern affair.
When we think of Joshua Tree, we think of minimalist luxury. The arid desert landscape is the perfect naked backdrop to create tablescapes, ceremony designs, and intimate elopement settings that are more unique, more intricate than you ever imagined. We love designing against the stark, wide-open desert landscape of Joshua Tree. It’s the perfect place for the setting to fall away and bring what really matters into focus: two people celebrating a union in a wild, open setting that’s ready to invite your next big adventure.
Whether you’re looking for a remote, off-grid experience or a modern and timeless affair, Joshua Tree is the destination for a luxury wedding or an intimate elopement. We love designing intimate, upscale celebrations in the California desert, and here are our favorite Joshua Tree wedding venues.
Le Chacuel
This luxury eight acre property is one of our favorite wedding venues in Joshua Tree. This modern desert home is set in nature, but it doesn’t comprise on high-end comforts and destination hotel amenities. Inside, the space boasts floor to ceiling glass sliding doors that open up to views of Pipes Canyon canyon, and the minimalist, high-end terrazzo materials and smooth finishes throughout make this place one of understated beauty in nature. Outside, the property features a streamlined salt water pool, a hot tub, a luxury outdoor shower and a deck with unrivaled views rolling mountains filled wild cacti and thousands of Joshua trees.
Picture yourself stepping out on the sprawling porch to bask in nature as you write your vows, then spend your morning poolside as you enjoy breakfast from the venue’s in-house chef. Trust us, this is the ultimate setting for a luxury destination wedding in Joshua Tree.
Ma Sa Ya Desert Ranch
Set on seven acres of sprawling desert, the Ma Sa Ya Desert Ranch is an exclusive hideaway nestled the foothills of Joshua Tree National Park. This unique Joshua Tree wedding venue is designed in complete harmony with nature, creating the ideal setting for desert-obsessed brides. Our favorite details include a cedar hot tub, and infrared sauce and a full kitchen complete with a private chef.
Imagine starting your day swaying in a hammock under the desert sky before saying your vows on a remote, private property in Joshua Tree before you unwind under the star-studded sky. Trust us, it doesn’t get any more iconic than this for an intimate Joshua Tree destination wedding.
The Ruin Venue
If you’re searching for a venue that blends old world charm with modern design, the Ruin Venue is a must-see Joshua Tree wedding venue. This understated desert property near Pioneertown is the ideal place to celebrate a high-class desert wedding before you jet off into the weekend to catch live music at Red Dog Saloon or Pappy + Harriets.
We love that this venue offers several unique ceremony locations. Say “I Do” in an outdoor aisle leading up to Joshua Tree rock formations (just imagine finding a singular backdrop that doesn’t already have throngs of tourists!). Or enjoy dining under the stars in a unique canopy set in the sprawling Joshua Tree estate. Either way, the Ruin House is a stunning AirBnb and Joshua Tree wedding venue that we love.
Seven Arches
If you’re drawn to traditional, stucco desert design, Seven Arches is an ideal Joshua Tree wedding venue. This curated desert oasis created by the Co-Host Company offers all the comforts of a modern space plus a cowboy hot tub, hammocks, luxe products, and an outdoor dining space to get to know one another.
Whether you’re preparing to dust off your corn hole skills and dazzle other guests at cocktail hour or maybe you’re searching for a chance ahead to storm the troops. Either way, be prepared to step into a world apart, the world-renowned Joshua Tree destination wedding at Seven Arches.
The Joshua Tree House
An exercise in intentional desert living, The Joshua Tree House is a design and lifestyle destination perfectly suited for desert weddings in Joshua Tree. Their Southern California property include a main house and a casita, two dwellings that showcase art from local Joshua Tree artists. Immerse yourself in desert living by wandering the halls filled with abstract paintings from Joshua Tree locals, eat breakfast on ceramics from Yucca Valley artisans, and site at a table carved by local woodworkers.
For couples who love intentional desert design, The Joshua Tree House is the perfect intimate venue for a destination wedding in Joshua Tree. Every detail from the native Mojave plants to the natural desert materials makes this home an unparalleled design experience that will have you celebrating like a local for your elopement weekend in Joshua Tree.
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Our Top Five Palm Springs Wedding Venues
Set in the valley between Los Angeles and the Joshua Tree desert, Palm Springs is the perfect location for an upscale, modern affair.
When we think of Palm Springs, we envision picturesque resorts, poolside cabanas, and vintage luxury. Set in the valley between Los Angeles and the Joshua Tree desert, Palm Springs is the perfect location for an upscale, modern affair that gives you the best of both worlds. Enjoy modernist architecture designed for celebrities or spend your morning watching the sun rise over Indio Valley. Either way, we think Palm Springs is the perfect muse for a luxury wedding. We love designing intimate, upscale celebrations in the California desert, and here are our favorite Palm Springs wedding venues.
Korakia Pensione
Brimming with romance and international flair, Korakia Pensione is unlike any other Palm Springs wedding venue. This resort holds two worlds: on one side of the street, immerse yourself in a Mediterranean-style resort. Across the way, you’ll find ornate, Moroccan-inspired architecture and details. Throughout the whole 1.5 acre property, you’ll find bungalows, gardens, pools, and courtyards that fold in to each other to create a wedding-ready oasis in the California desert.
Picture yourself writing your vows on a Moroccan daybed before you meet your spouse-to-be in a grove of citrus tree, then spend the evening underneath the stars in a courtyard filled with bougainvillea, celebrating with your closet loved ones. With outdoor event space for up to 130 people, Korakia offers an intimate and dramatic setting for destination weddings in Palm Springs.
Sands Hotel & Spa
Located in the affluent and exclusive Indian Wells community, the Sands Hotel & Spa is a designer hotel and a boutique Palm Springs wedding venue. This hotel venue blends Mid-Century and Morocco aesthetics, creating the perfect, versatile backdrop for curated, luxury weddings. Our favorite details include striking rose colored walls, bold arched doors, and unrivaled views of the San Jacinto mountains.
Imagine saying your vows with a dramatic desert rose colored backdrop, framed by ancient olive trees. Then enjoy a reception in the Pink Cabana – a mid-century-inspired restaurant space with floor to ceiling glass doors that open onto a patio with modern fire pits & beautiful desert views.
Two Bunch Palms
If you’re searching for a venue that blends sustainable design with desert amenities, Two Bunch Palms is a must-see Palm Springs wedding venue. This contemporary wellness destination is tucked in a private, off-the-beaten-track area of Palm Springs, making it the perfect location for a modern escape and a unique wedding.
We love that this venue offers several unique ceremony locations. The outdoor amphitheater is perfect for an understated, deconstructed design; the yoga dome is a celestial space with endless possibilities. The glass house is an intimate space for small ceremonies; the pond area is a flexible space perfect for ceremonies, dinners, or cocktail hours.
Ace Hotel Swim Club
If you’re drawn to Palm Spring’s vintage aesthetic, the Ace Hotel Swim Club is an ideal wedding venue. This mid-century modern desert oasis offers all the comforts of a modern hotel plus two big pools, a vintage photobooth, guest rooms with record players, communal fire places, and so much more.
Whether you’re dreaming of a playful, poolside ceremony or a unique celebration in a bar area straight out of the late 60’s and early 70’s, the Ace Hotel Swim Club transports you to a time-gone-by experience. We love designing in Ace Hotel spaces across the country, and we’d love to help bring your Palm Springs event at the Ace Hotel to life!
Arrive
An intimate hotel with 32 guest rooms, a poolside restaurant, and impeccable design, ARRIVE Palm Springs is the perfect venue for a weekend wedding celebration in the desert. This ARRIVE hotel is located in the Uptown Design district, making it the perfect destination for couples who love experiencing the best food, drinks, culture, and design that Palm Springs has to offer.
Every detail from the design-driven rooms to the contempt poolside cabanas creates a contemporary, desert oasis. We guarantee your guests won’t want to leave this modernist space, so we recommend buying out the space for the weekend to curate a luxe destination wedding weekend in Palm Springs.
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Top 5 Desert Wedding Venues
We love a desert venue. As destination wedding planners, we’ve travelled all over the globe to design and style elopements and celebrations, but we have a special place in our heart for modern desert weddings. We love the vastness of the desert. We love the way the moon rises to create a canvas between the earth and sky - it’s the perfect backdrop for a unique, luxury wedding. We love the versatility of the desert, too, as the textures and landscapes inspire different designs based on the venue, location, couple, etc. So whether you’re planning a luxurious, sophisticated party for 200 guests or a small, minimalist celebration for two, here are our top five places for an intimate and bougie desert wedding.
Amangiri
Amangiri is a 5 star, luxury resort that lies within 600-acres of private desert wilderness in Southern Utah. The modern and simplistic architecture of this hotel venue features clean lines, natural materials and uninterrupted views of the surrounding desert and mesas. But Amangiri is more than a luxury hotel, it’s a staggering landscape of canyons, mesas, mountains, and desert with so many unique locations, and every wedding we create in this space is a unique, one-of-a-kind experience.
If you’re seeking adventure, this venue offers unparalleled access to slot canyons hikes, desert helicopter rides, and unlimited exploration. But if you prefer a bougie retreat, you’ll love the multi-course meals and state of the art spa facilities. We love that there’s truly something for everyone at Amangiri - with luxurious, private rooms, full service spa amenities and privileged access to National Parks and Lake Powell guests of Amangiri experience the convenience of a high-end hotel with easy access to speciality guided adventures. An added bonus? The staff at Amangiri will do anything and everything to ensure your stay at the resort is absolutely unforgettable and bespoke.
Click here to read more about Amangiri weddings, designed by Mae&Co creative
Images from Laurken Kendall
Willow House
The Willow House is a modern desert retreat, located on 250 acres of private land and boasting stunning, unobstructed views of the beautiful Chisos Mountain Range. The clean lines and muted tones of the building blend into the vast surrounding desert - at Willow House, the design options are truly endless.
This desert wedding venue feels unique. Set in Terlingua just outside Big Bend National Park, the venue boasts access to some of the state’s largest ocotillo plants and some of the most colorful floral and fauna in Texas. Yet the brutalist style casitas evoke a neutral, modern feeling, perfect for a contemporary desert wedding. With 11 unique casitas on the property and a modern gourmet kitchen, the Willow House is the perfect place for a weekend-long wedding celebration with your closest friends and family. And with a new patio structure in progress, this desert wedding venue promises to be one of the most under-the-radar boutique hotels in 2021.
Click here to read more about our most recent wedding at the Willow House, designed by Mae&Co Creative
Images from Karra Leigh Photo
Under Canvas
With locations all across the United States, Under Canvas offers adventurous couples the perfect place for a bohemian-inspired wedding. While each Under Canvas glamping wedding venue lets you experience the great outdoors with modern comforts, every location is unique. We love the desert Under Canvas locations in Moab, Grand Canyon, Zion, and Lake Powell where you enjoy can luxurious, safari-style canvas accommodations with unparalleled access to nearby national parks.
If you’re inspired by the American Southwest, we have endless design ideas for Under Canvas Zion: a haven located upon 196-acres of remote desert terrain, surrounded by views of soaring sandstone cliffs and majestic red rock. And if you love adventure, we think you’ll love Under Canvas Lake Powell-Grand Staircase: this location is perched on a Canyon Rim Plateau with easy access to Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, and Glen Canyon, the Lake Powell Marina and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Park. Regardless of which Under Canvas location you choose, we promise these venues are the perfect mixture of high-end comfort and big-time adventure.
Images from Dawn Photo
Casa Santal
Located just outside of Joshua Tree National Park, Casa Santal is a modern, desert paradise. Designed as an artist’s retreat on a bluff overlooking a valley of Joshua Trees, this minimalist home boasts panoramic views from every angle. If you value Wabi Sabi design aesthetics, we can’t think of a better place for you to tie the knot in a place that marries love of design and nature.
Casa Santal caters to high-end, desert elopements with options for a private chef, yoga and massage offerings to help you enjoy the space and relax and feel pampered. We love the sexy, luxe feel of this Joshua Tree desert venue, and we think this is the perfect place enjoy some of the best views in the Mojave Desert. With canyon views, a large deck, and a shaded pergola, this venue has so many options for a unique ceremony space that will allow you and your guests to celebrate and enjoy the scenery.
Image from Anni Graham
The Joshua Tree House Tucson
The Joshua Tree House in Tucson, also known as the Posada House, is a 5 suite inn bordering the west side of Saguaro National Park in Tucson, AZ. Situated on 38 acres of land with a forest of Saguaro cactus, native plants, and an abundance of wildlife this is a space to reflect, reset, and create.
Each suite has its own unique feel. And when you book all of the suites for this Arizona desert hotel venue, you have access to a chef's kitchen, pool, rooftop lounge, yoga room, dining patio, fire pit, and living room with a projector, in case you want to end your wedding celebration with a movie night. This venue is perfect for off-beat desert brides who are ready to throw the party of the century. And trust us, we’re the team you want to have by your side to bring this bash to life.
Images from JTH Tucson