Elegant Al Fresco Anthem Golf & Country Club Wedding

Bobbie and Jerrod together at their Anthem Golf and Country Club wedding

Bobbie and Jerrod envisioned a wedding that felt unmistakably Arizona: a meaningful Catholic ceremony followed by an al fresco celebration beneath the open sky at Anthem Golf & Country Club. After exchanging vows at Saint Raphael Catholic Church, the newlyweds and their wedding party headed into the desert landscape for portraits as Arizona delivered the most incredible golden-hour light, a beautiful sunset, and perfect temperatures.

As evening settled in, guests gathered around candlelit tables under the string lights for an outdoor dinner they raved about all night. The celebration then carried on beneath the moon as everyone filled the dance floor with The Hamptons Band. The entire day felt elegant, warm, and genuinely joyful—and I was truly honored to be part of Bobbie and Jerrod’s wedding celebration.

Bobbie getting ready in warm window lightBobbie and Jerrod’s invitation and wedding paper details
Interior of Saint Raphael Catholic Church before the ceremony
Elegant bridal portrait of Bobbie in warm window lightWedding ceremony moment at Saint Raphael Catholic Church
Bobbie and Jerrod exchanging vows during their Catholic ceremonyBobbie and Jerrod at the altar during their wedding ceremony
Wedding party walking outdoors after the ceremony
Romantic portrait of Bobbie and JerrodNewlywed portrait in the Arizona desert landscape
Bobbie and Jerrod embracing after their ceremonyBride and groom portrait at Anthem Golf and Country Club
Sunset wedding portrait of Bobbie and JerrodElegant close portrait of the newlyweds
Anthem Golf and Country Club reception tables beneath string lightsAl fresco wedding reception at Anthem Golf and Country Club
Candlelit reception place setting with floral detailsOutdoor wedding table styled with flowers and candles
Wide view of the al fresco wedding dinnerGuests dining outdoors at Anthem Golf and Country Club
Luxury wedding reception detail beneath string lightsRomantic candlelit wedding reception detail
Elegant reception tablescape with floral arrangementsWedding cake and reception detail
Bobbie and Jerrod celebrating beneath string lightsGuests enjoying the outdoor wedding reception
Bobbie and Jerrod sharing their first dance
The Hamptons Band performing at the receptionGuests dancing beneath the Arizona night sky
Bobbie and Jerrod celebrating with their guests and live band

“Couldn’t have done it without this wedding planning team!!”

We planned a fairly large wedding (~200 people) in a fairly short timeframe (~5 months). We honestly could not have done it without the J. Starr team!! Jennifer and Alicia our planner were excellent!!! Couldn’t recommend them enough to help you plan your special day!!

— Bobbie

Creative Partner Team:

Planning: Alicia of @jstarrweddingcompany
Venue: @anthemazweddings
Photography: @johnathanallisonphotography
Florist: @novapetal.floralab
Hair/Makeup: @lebeigebeauty
Cake: @strictlyfromscratch
Cake Floral: @lari.bakery
Church: Saint Raphael Catholic Church
Band: @thehamptonsband
Transportation: @jetlimoaz