The Scottsdale Resort and Spa

Bridal Shower

Rehearsal

Welcome Reception

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

McCormick Ranch Golf Club

Golf

Our Wedding

It all started in August 2023 with a simple coffee at Starbucks—but what began as casual conversation quickly turned into something much more. From the very beginning, we were drawn to each other’s perspectives on life, love, and meaning. What started as curiosity soon deepened into connection. As we dated, our bond grew through shared values, honest conversations, and a shared desire for something real. With time, clear intentions, and a beautiful recommitment to Jesus, our story took root. And then James came for Karly—fast, fearless, and full of forever. We got engaged during a quiet, intimate moment on a beach in San Diego. With the ocean behind us and Karly’s youngest son capturing it all on video, it was the sweetest beginning to the rest of our lives. At the heart of our relationship is a deep friendship, mutual respect, and an unshakable love. We are realist romantics - grounded in truth but always believing in the beauty of love. The lotus has become a symbol for us: no mud, no lotus. Life can try to put love through it, but we built this to bloom everlasting. We can’t wait to celebrate the beginning of forever with all of you.

Our Love Story

Our Story

Photos

Belinda and Eric Johnson

Scott and Linda McCoy

Judi and Richard Cornwell

Joyce Kesteloot

Leanna McCoy

Brianna Lee

David Charlton

Scot Ellis

Bryan Voshell

Kennedy Farley

Jameson Farley

Jaden Bean

Mason Bean

Aubree McCoy

Wedding Party

Weekend Festivities 

We’d love for you to stay right at the venue with us! We’ve reserved a room block for our guests so everyone can be close by for the whole celebration.  We’re planning a casual welcome gathering on Friday evening to kick off the weekend and something fun on Sunday to wrap things up — details coming soon!  We hope you’ll join us for the whole weekend to make the most of the celebration!

Q + A

Room Block

Friday A casual welcome reception is planned for the evening of 4/10 at the resort to connect with all of our guests from out of town. RSVP section contains details. If you plan to stay at the resort on 4/10 please message Karly or James to ensure we connect!

Sunday We plan to golf the morning following the wedding. Timeframe will be around 10am with lunch to follow. If interested please let us know and we can help coordinate a foursome!

Things to Do

Registry

What Is Cocktail Wedding Attire?

Cocktail Dresses to Add to Your Cart ASAP

What Guys Need to Know About Dress Codes

Semi-Formal/Cocktail- Outdoor Spring Evening

To add a special touch to our celebration, we invite you to wear shades of blue, lavender, tan, grey or green—the colors of our wedding.Thank you for adding your own style and spirit to our celebration!

Dress Code

Karly & James

Karly & James

Weekend Festivities