The Swingin’ 60s Were Alive + Well at This Romantic Retro Wedding in Scottsdale, Arizona

You are absolutely not ready for the romantic story of how Wesley + Keith found each other. 

Wesley was at a party in college when one of her friends dared her to kiss the next guy who walked in. And who was that next guy? We’ll give you one guess. 

When Wesley + Keith started wedding planning, they were tasked with creating a celebration worthy of their love story’s meant-to-be meet cute, and boy, did they deliver. 

With the iconically mid-century Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, Arizona as their setting, the couple created a bold + retro 1960’s-inspired event to compliment the hotel’s historic architecture. 

“The couple integrated their outgoing, fun, and life-of-the-party personalities by mixing the old and new,” remembers photographer Valerie of Val Photo Co. There were funky patterns and a feathery wedding dress. There were vibrant bridesmaid dresses and some unbelievably romantic retro film + super-8 wedding photography.

The whole thing felt mod + magical, and we can’t wait to give you a peek inside this dreamy destination celebration!

Here’s your first look at the vibrant floral creations from Harper Floral Co. that filled Wesley + Keith’s day.

Also, we spy some green wedding shoes!

We are living for this flippy, 60’s bridal hairstyle by The Philly Hair & Makeup Co.!

This timeless, simple glam bridal makeup by Sophia Hutch Glam completed Wesley’s vintage-inspired look.

The First Look

Joyful photos like this are one of the many reasons why we love a first look.

Never underestimate the power of a vibrant bridal bouquet. These vivid purples, reds, and oranges effortlessly tied Wesley’s look in with the rest of the day’s bold, colorful elements.

We’re loving this voluminous statement bow—bows are one of the wedding trends we’re most excited about!

Every 60’s-inspired bride needs an iconic pair of bridal sunglasses.

Wesley’s chic, short wedding veil is giving us major Priscilla Presley vibes.

Strappy chartreuse slingback pumps from Reformation added a pop of color to Wesley’s look that coordinated perfectly with the greenery in her bouquet.

Let’s talk about this absolutely iconic wedding dress. Wesley’s goal was to find a dress that felt “different” while simultaneously capturing the retro energy of the day, and she absolutely nailed it with the Chantal Gown from Rebecca Vallance.

How fun are these mismatch graphic socks that Keith treated his groomsmen to? Check out our list of the 49 best groomsmen gifts + ideas your crew will love for even more inspo.

This is one of the most exciting mismatched bridal party palettes we have ever seen! SO much rich + vivid color!

This is your sign to go unapologetically bold + bright with your bridesmaid’s dresses.

We love to see couples like Wesley + Keith embracing the historic + stylistic vibes of the vintage venues they choose. Like at this Valentine’s Day wedding in Palm Springs and this glamorous, kitschy wedding!

The Ceremony

Liking the idea of gathering your friends + fam somewhere special but totally worth the trip like Wesley + Keith did? Check out our helpful destination wedding planning guide!

Looking for music that matches the moment for your trip down the aisle? Find tons of song ideas in our big list of 124 songs to walk down the aisle to!

And no epic ceremony exit is complete with out the proper tunes, either! Look through our list of the best recessional songs for lots of moving musical inspo.

Definitely explore our collection of the best feather wedding dresses if you’re as charmed by Wesley’s fabulous feathery look as we are.

Our roundup of unique wedding gowns is another great place to look if you’re searching for something as distinct as Wesley’s shimmery strapless bridal vibe.

The Reception

We love that Wesley + Keith took every chance they could (including this playful palm tree welcome sign) to add vibrant color to the day’s decor.

We spy a chic, black stage + dance floor all setup and ready so Wesley + Keith’s guests could dance the night away to live music courtesy of Lucky Devils Band.

Fresh Fruit Tablescapes

We are absolutely obsessed with the emerging trend of fresh fruit in wedding reception tablescapes! Wesley + Keith’s 60’s inspired tabled featured grapefruits, limes 🍋‍🟩, papayas…

…kiwi 🥝, dragon fruit…

…green grapes…

…plums, and so much more! Check out like this Dalí-meets-Wes-Anderson wedding in Oregon and this charming maximalist wedding shoot for even more fruit-filled wedding inspo.

Let The Party Begin

Wesley + Keith treated their guests to some boardwalk/carnival-inspired fun by adding a caricature artist to the mix at their reception. We LOVE the ideas of guest caricatures as creative wedding guest favors!

This fabulous, fruity four-tier wedding cake masterpiece was the work of Paula Jacqueline Cakes.

Our Advice
Have fun with it and hire a planner!

Our Favorite Memory
The bride and groom danced in front of the stage while the FOB drummed with the band for a song. All the wedding guests were on the dance floor going nuts. It was a party!

Do not miss the immaculate vintage vibes of Wesley + Keith’s Super-8 film wedding video below!

Congratulations, Wesley + Keith, on your groovy 60’s destination celebration! GWS is so happy for you both!