WED Your Way

While we’re seeing big, grandiose affairs come back on the scene, let’s still hold a little space for an intimate elopement. Sometimes escaping the traditional wedding route might be more your style. And that’s wonderful! Elopements can be peaceful, intentional and uniquely you. Such was the case with Lindsey Post and J Thompson, lovers of all things camping and outdoors, who exchanged vows at the top of Merry Go Round Rock in Sedona. Let’s Knot and Say We Did , planners who specialize in custom all-inclusive elopements, guided the couple throughout their entire wedding experience, making it a nourishing, uplifting day that highlighted the fullest expression of the couple’s personalities. Once they reached their destination among the red rocks (with help from J’s Jeep Rubicon, adorned with “Just Eloped” on the back window), Lindsey slipped off her hiking boots in exchange for heels, and they were greeted by sweeping Arizona views. As an acoustic guitarist and vocalist performed “Get You to the Moon” by Kina, their romantic, unhurried, yet perfectly curated wedding began. Their day exemplified how a private wedding celebration can be equally as luxurious as a bigger event, from the custom florals (including succulents and crimson blooms) to the goldenhour photo shoot capturing the newlywed romance just before sunset. After the couple made their way down the mountain, their celebration continued at Shorebird restaurant at a private table for two.

—Sarah Patterson

Bridal Gown and Accessories: GRACE LOVES LACE (gown and veil, @grace_loves_lace); GANEM JEWELERS (ring, @ganemjewelers); SOREL (boots, @sorelfootwear); STUART WEITZMAN (shoes, @stuartweitzman) Florals: LET’S BLOOM FLORAL DESIGN (www.letsbloomdesigns.com) Groom’s Attire and Accessories: HICKEY FREEMAN (suit, @hickeyfreeman); LOUIS VUITTON (tie, @louisvuitton); GANEM JEWELERS (ring, @ganemjewelers) Hair and Makeup: EMERALD BEAUTY (@emeraldbeautyaz) Officiant: RICHARD SATNAM OF LET’S KNOT AND SAY WE DID (@letsknotweddings) Photography: SHELBY SATNAM OF LET’S KNOT AND SAY WE DID (@letsknotphotography) Videography: KYLE HUSTIS (@kylehustis) Wedding Planning: LET’S KNOT AND SAY WE DID (@letsknotweddings)

Matt and Melissa Magill have spent the last several years traveling around the U.S. supporting Matt’s career as a professional major league baseball pitcher. After playing for four different teams and taking their two young boys along for the ride, Matt retired. Now the couple has embarked on a new adventure: business partners and owners of the vintage mobile bartending service Tap N’ Go Truck Co (@tapngotruck). Matt used his creativity and woodworking skills to rebuild their 1949 pickup truck into a tap truck, which includes four taps to serve up kegged beverages—from your favorite brew to a refreshing cider—in the greater Phoenix area. Plus, it doubles as a one-of-a-kind photo backdrop. Matt and Melissa have always had a deep passion for gatherings and events that bring people together to create laughter, smiles and memories. Launching Tap N’ Go married that passion with their lifelong dream of becoming entrepreneurs— truly a home run.

—Chelsea Gibson