OHSO Brewery + Distillery - North Scottsdale

Rehearsal Dinner

Desert Foothills Events and Weddings

Wedding Day

Guest Arrival

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

After Party

Our Wedding

How We Met- 2009

This story starts (just a few) years ago during Barrett’s Sophomore year at Paradise Valley High School when he met a Freshman named Connor Euting on the basketball court. At the time, Emma was just Connor’s sister and Barrett was just one of her brother’s best friends (despite her mom’s multiple “Emma you should date Barrett” comments made throughout the years).&nbsp; Fast forward (just a few) years later, after different high schools, Emma’s NAU graduation, Barrett’s ASU graduation, Barrett’s move to Los Angeles and back, the two reconnected at Emma’s 30th birthday celebration. It was pretty obvious to almost everybody there (except Barrett) that Emma was definitely interested in being more than friends. She even tried to get him to ask for her number, but he was clueless. A month later, Barrett and Emma were seated together at a friend’s wedding and got to know each other a little better, but Emma spent most of the night on the dance floor and Barrett spent most of the night recovering from a bad case of food poisoning he had gotten the day before. Barrett finally got Emma’s phone number so that he could send her pictures he had taken of her and their mutual childhood friend, Alex. They didn’t really start talking, though, until the next month, when they were both in the bridal party at Connor and Veronika’s wedding. The morning after the wedding, Emma’s parents hosted a brunch that turned into an all day event. Barrett and some of Connor’s other friends showed up and spent the day playing pickle ball, basketball, and lounging by the pool (even after Connor had left the party hours before). This was when they both knew that there was really something special there between the two of them. Emma and Barrett haven’t gone a day without talking to each other since then. After a few more times hanging out, even including meeting Barrett’s siblings, Barrett decided to ask Emma out on their first official date. The two spent the evening laughing, sharing stories, and getting to know each other even better… and the rest is history!&nbsp;

The Engagement- September 21, 2024

Barrett had planned a weekend trip to Flagstaff (one of their favorite places) that got cut a little short, so the two could make it back for an “Anniversary Dinner” for Emma’s parents. Emma asked Barrett if they should just reschedule the Flagstaff trip, but Barrett was adamant that he still wanted to go, even if it was just for the night. The two stopped by Barrett’s parents’ house to get the keys and headed up the mountain. After a calm evening just hanging out at the house and watching movies, the two got up the next morning to get ready for a nice brunch that Barrett had planned at Josephines. After brunch, Barrett had asked that the two go check out a couple of trailheads that he had seen online. Emma was equally confused and concerned because she was definitely not dressed for a hike, but Barrett insisted that she would be fine and that they were more of a walk than a hike. After stopping at Emma’s favorite coffee shop in town, Barrett drove them just outside of Flagstaff and turned into the Kendrick Park Watchable Wildlife Trail. Barrett was right, this was definitely not a hike. The two got out and started on the walk around the nature preserve. When they came upon a small wooden fence, Barrett suggested that they set one of their phones up on the fence and take some pictures in the meadow on the other side. They decided to set the phone to record a video that they could just take screenshots from. After a few poses, Barrett went back to the camera to see how they were turning out. He told Emma to turn around so he could see what it would look like for the two of them to be facing the mountain in the distance in a few pictures. With Emma turned around, Barrett walked back to her and stopped just short of where she was standing. When it got a little too quiet, Barrett whispered Emma’s name and she turned around to find him down on one knee with a ring in his hand. He asked.. and she said yes!&nbsp; The two hung out in Flagstaff together for a few more hours. Despite Emma suggesting that they head back down to Phoenix a little early to go celebrate with their families, Barrett insisted they not leave until they had just enough time to make it to Emma’s parents’ anniversary dinner. Emma thought this was a little strange, but just decided to go with it. When they pulled into the driveway later that evening, the only cars there belonged to Emma’s brother and sister-in-law. So any ideas she might have had, quickly disappeared. They walked through the front door to find Emma’s parents, brother, sister-in-law, and niece standing across from them in front of a big engagement sign. Next thing you know, Barrett’s family jumped out from where they were hiding on either side. The “anniversary dinner” was really a surprise engagement party that Barrett had planned with both of their families, to include having surprise guests fly in from Boston and San Francisco!&nbsp; It was the most perfect day, capped off by the most perfect evening!!&nbsp;

Our Story

Photos

Benny Lockhart

Noah Lockhart

Eloise Euting

Emma's Ladies

Katie Lockhart

Ashley Hansen

Caitlin Borjesson

Olivia Sniatynski

Hannah Kleikamp

Veronika Euting

Mary Thurston

Maggie Thurston

Melanie Whisler

Alexa Kemp

Barrett's Guys

Alex Powell

Kaleb Martorana

Tevin Jones

Manny Nieves

Connor Euting

Davis Nguyen

Ryker Eley

Jack Whisler

Matthew Whisler

Andrew Ostlie

Wedding Party

Q + A

Rooms starting at $189 a night.Located 16 miles from the venue, approximately 25 minutes away.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Scottsdale

Rooms starting at $203 a night.Located 7.1 miles from the venue, approximately 17 minutes away.

Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix/Scottsdale

Rooms starting at $175 a night.Located 6.8 miles from the venue, approximately 16 minutes away.

Courtyard Scottsdale North

Rooms starting at $251-$268 a night.Located 7.1 miles from the venue, approximately 15 minutes away.

Hilton Vacation Club Scottsdale Villa Mirage

Rooms starting at $399 a night.Located 7.1 miles from the venue, approximately 15 minutes away.

Sheraton Desert Oasis Villas, Scottsdale

Accommodations

Shopping

Kierland Commons

Scottsdale Quarter

The Promenade Scottsdale

Scottsdale Fashion Square

Old Town Scottsdale Shoppes

Fun Things to Do

* Good for Kids

*Phoenix Zoo

Desert Botanical Garden

*McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

Musical Instrument Museum

*Children’s Museum of Phoenix

*Arizona Science Center

*OdySea Aquarium

Wrigley Mansion

Get out of the desert and take a day trip to see beautiful Flagstaff, Sedona, and Jerome!

Emma & Barrett

Emma & Barrett

E&B

Wedding Day

3:30 PM–4:00 PM

Guest Arrival

4:00 PM–4:30 PM

Ceremony

4:30 PM–5:30 PM

Cocktail Hour

5:30 PM–10:00 PM

Reception

10:15 PM

After Party