Fashion that dares to dazzle brides from Ohana
Bridal are redefining desert chic with gowns
that blend classic to timeless to modern and
bold, boho-chic to romantic elegance. Picture
flowing dresses with hand-stitched cactus
motifs or metallic embroidery that catches the
sunlight. Bridal shops like Ohana Bridal and in-
house alterations, Suzanne's Sewing Services,
are creating custom capes with sheer, desert-
inspired patterns—like shimmering heat waves
or abstract petroglyphs—for a dramatic
entrance. Wedding parties are embracing mix-
and-match textures in earthy tones: Think linen
suits in terracotta for groomsmen, paired with
bolo ties featuring turquoise or fossilized coral.
Bridesmaids stun in airy chiffon or velvet in
shades of ocotillo red and monsoon blue,
reflecting Arizona’s summer storms.
Culinary adventures rooted in place, ditch the
standard plated dinner for an immersive
culinary journey. Summer 2025 couples are
curating desert-inspired tasting stations.
Imagine a “Sonoran Harvest” station with mini
tamales, prickly pear sorbet bites, and mesquite-
smoked brisket sliders. Local caterers like
Creations in Cuisine are elevating menus with
foraged ingredients, such as cholla bud salsa or
tepary bean hummus, celebrating Arizona’s vibe.
For drinks, set up a mezcal mocktail bar along
with smoked agave cocktails and alcohol
hibiscus aguas frescas, served in copper mugs
etched with desert motifs. End the night with a
s’mores campfire, where guests roast
marshmallows over mesquite wood for a
nostalgic, communal vibe.
R. Gonzalez Photography