Sandy's Wedding Garden

Ceremony Performed by
Larry James, Minister

NOTE: We regret to announce that as of April 1, 2006, Sandy's Wedding Garden is no longer available for wedding ceremonies!

If the lure of a tropical paradise with an exotic "resort" feeling sounds good to you; if you desire a romantic, intimate ceremony with 12 or fewer guests, in Scottsdale, Arizona is the ideal setting for your wedding vows. Call Larry James for ideas.

The romantic setting for your wedding ceremony will be beside a beautiful "heart-shaped" water garden complete with tropical water lilies, goldfish, a cascading waterfall and small stream.

This site is equally romantic for renewal and reaffirmation of vows ceremonies.

NOTE: Fee available only by telephone. Because of the many details involved in planning, preparing and customizing my romantic wedding ceremony, a fee quote is available ONLY after a FREE, no pressure, no obligation telephone consultation and after I have spoken with you about the numerous details of your wedding that may affect the fee. Consultation regarding customizing my very special ceremony, attending the rehearsal (if any), and performing the wedding ceremony are included in the fee. Place a personal call to Larry James at 480-998-9411. Thank you for your understanding.

We can keep a secret. . . and you can count on us to do most of the work for you to make it very special. Celebrate your wedding vows in this very private, intimate setting. It will add a special dimension to any ceremony: betrothals, weddings, renewal and reaffirmation of vows, blessings. Your special ceremony can be very casual or semi-formal.

The weather will effect your style of wedding gown, flowers, decor and even your culinary choices. Scottsdale has approximately 312 days of sunshine each year. Our three hottest months are June, July and August. Average high temperature for the nine remaining months is 79.1 degrees. The average low temperature is 55.4 degrees.

Elopement Thought-Starters:

One of the best parts about eloping is that you don't have a long list of things to do.

Make the decision to elope
Determine your budget
Select the destination
Research state marriage laws and filing times (IMPORTANT: You may have to provide a certificate of marital background, photo ID, birth certificate, blood tests, need 2 or more witnesses, and remember to check the residency laws)
Choose your honeymoon location & hotel if different from the ceremony location
Hire an Officiant/Minister who will allow you to change portions of the ceremony to fit your personalities. Larry James will travel anywhere your budget alows. Rocky Point, Mexico is often a terrific getaway for eloping.
Verify the time, officiant, vows, rings, dress, flowers, photographer, attendants, music, if any)
Decide when to let your friends & family in on your plans

Our "Elopement Package" includes:

• One-hour consultation
• Your own ceremony or one of Larry's ceremonies customized to your satisfaction
• A copy of the wedding ceremony on "parchment paper" to file with your wedding keepsakes
• Unlimited phone and e-mail accessibility (toll-free, if needed)
• Several digital pictures for the CelebrateIntimateWeddings.com photo gallery
• Call Larry James if you plan to elope for ideas for spectacular outdoor locations in and around the Greater Phoenix area.

Elopement package is subject to change without notice.

Look at pictures taken at a wedding in Sandy's Wedding Garden.

• Garrett Photo Gallery
• Simms Photo Gallery
• Black Photo Gallery

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