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A Modern, Kate Spade-Inspired Wedding at Clayton on the Park in Scottsdale, Arizona

Natalie Rappaport (33 and a recruiter) and Mark Rappaport (33 and a marketing executive) had a vision for their wedding: They wanted a modern theme su

Natalie Rappaport (33 and a recruiter) and Mark Rappaport (33 and a marketing executive) had a vision for their wedding: They wanted a modern theme supported by a weekend’s worth of activities to spend time with loved ones. They got married in their new hometown of Scottsdale, Arizona, at Clayton on the Park, a contemporary venue that set the tone for their Kate Spade-inspired theme. With the help of their wedding planner, Some Like It Classic, they paired the chic space with fuchsia, silver, and black and white with a few gold touches. Natalie and Mark had their ceremony indoors to keep it intimate, and included a sweet tradition of their mothers exchanging gifts from Natalie and Mark’s childhoods, as well as a few jokes from their officiant and friend to keep the atmosphere light. Following a cocktail hour and dinner, the party moved outside where their band, Smashed, played mash-ups of hits from the 1980s, '90s and today. (A group of locals even gathered outside to dance along with the music!) The best part? Natalie and Mark continued the fun all weekend with activities before and after the wedding day. Since everyone got to know one another before the wedding, Natalie and Mark think it made their day even better. See the details, captured by photographers Jeff+Amber, below.

Mark wore a gray suit with suspenders, a white tuxedo shirt and a silver striped tie. As a gift, Mark gave his groomsmen cuff links from where he became friends with each.
Natalie gave each bridesmaid a pair of Kate Spade earrings to go with her floor-length black chiffon dress and metallic shoes.
Natalie and Mark had a sentimental ceremony at Clayton on the Park in Scottsdale, Arizona, where their friend and officiant, Rowan, mixed in heartwarming stories and a few jokes.
Natalie and Mark provided Polaroid cameras throughout their wedding day so their guests could capture special moments.
Mini champagne bottles with black-and-white-striped straws served as escort cards at cocktail hour. The highlight? Natalie created a Chex Mix bar—Mark's favorite.
Natalie and Mark went with silver table linens, so the fuchsia and pink floral centerpieces in black-and-white boxes would really pop during their reception at Clayton on the Park in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Natalie and Mark's centerpieces of fuchsia roses and pink hydrangeas in black-and-white boxes allowed for easy conversation at dinner. The arrangements also had touches of gold leaves and mixed high and low candles.
Silver and Fuchsia Dining Tables
The fuchsia napkins, tied with black-and-white ribbons to channel Kate Spade, had individual thank-you notes to encourage each guest to sit back, relax and enjoy.
Natalie and Mark had a single-tier cake with black-and-white stripes and gold details to continue their modern, Kate Spade-inspired theme. They also had cupcakes for everyone, and even set aside a pair for themselves.
Natalie styled her hair in a soft side ponytail with romantic waves, which highlighted her light makeup and rose gold earrings.