Our Airbnb 

Night Before BBQ

Wedding Day

Desert View Weddings & Events

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour, Dinner, and Dancing 

Our Wedding

As some of you know, Sam and I met at a Planet Fitness of all places. We were introduced but didn’t see each other again until about one year later when we started bumping into each other more and more. Come to find out, we both were adjusting our workout times for when we knew the other might be there. Sam was the first to reach out, but I was so nervous I physically ran away. Realizing my mistake, I later reached out and we had our first date the day after Christmas 2021. It was during one of Washington’s random snowstorms and we decided it would be best spent with a warm coffee and a snowy walk in Wright Park. I think we both knew soon after that date that the other person was about to become extremely important to us. My friends even called Sam Mr Perfect For You and it turned out to be true. Snowy days continued to be incredibly special for us as Sam asked me to marry him on the top of the ski hill in Whistler as the snow was freshly falling. Ask him about the 2 times I ruined his attempts to propose before this really happy time though. Since meeting, weve travelled to Hawaii, Montana, California, Canada, Paris, Amsterdam and we cant wait to add Arizona to the list with all of you!

Our Story 

Photos

Libby Absten

Kate Leske 

JaDoti and Kirsten met on their first day at Mary Bridge Children's and have been best friends ever since

JaDoti Gibbons

Suzanne and Kirsten met on their first day of work at Mary Bridge Children's and even found out they share the same birthday. The two are in school together to become nurse practitioners! 

Suzanne Burns

Although she has the same last name as Suzanne, the two are not related! Kirsten met Hannah through Suzanne as the two were college roommates 

Hannah Burns

Hannah and Kirsten met through working together at Mary Bridge Children's 

Hannah Kelleher

Joey Absten

Ryan Ricks

Cutter Cannon

Caleb Wegner 

Sam Highsmith 

Ben Madlena

Wedding Party

Q + A

PHX airport will be the best place to fly in, as most major airlines fly here!

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Recommended by venue owner!Located closest to the venue, approximately 10 minutes away.

Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Mesa East

Recommended by the venue owner!Located in Scottsdale, approximately 40 minutes from the venue.

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa At Gainey Ranch

Our favorite Scottsdale hotel! Approximately 40 minutes from the venue, in a great part of Scottsdale!

The Scott Resort & Spa

Travel

We loved this cute little coffee shop! Great coffee and a great breakfast sandwich to grab before exploring nearby old town!

Berdena's

Dare I say some of the best brunch we've ever had! Live music, coffee and mimosa flights, and cinnamon roll pancakes. Cannot recommend enough!

JoJo Coffeehouse Breakfast & Brunch

Upscale restaurant serving coastal Mediterranean fare alongside wine and cocktails. One of the best places we've been in scottsdale! Highly recommend.

Kirsten & Sam

Kirsten & Sam

Food & Drinks

Berdena's

JoJo Coffeehouse Breakfast & Brunch

Cala Scottsdale

Call Her Martina