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Jessica & Josh: An Outdoor Wedding in Tucson, AZ

Josh and Jessica’s courtship began after they fortuitously met while cruising in convertibles through their hometown of Tucson. They later married at

Josh and Jessica’s courtship began after they fortuitously met while cruising in convertibles through their hometown of Tucson. They later married at a local historic landmark with both extended families in attendance. The Bride Jessica Cozzetti, 25, accounting manager The Groom Josh Sipe, 27, electrician The Date October 18 Following dinner at a cozy cafe, Josh surprised Jessica at his home with scattered rose petals and a sparkling engagement ring attached to her pug-Maltese Bella’s collar. The couple chose to host their festivities on Jessica’s late grandfather’s birthday, which fell on a crisp October Saturday. They decorated the ceremony and reception spaces in a simple, rich fall motif of chocolate brown accented with purple and cream.

Sophisticated white mini calla lilies counterbalanced plump purple dahlias. Paired with eucalyptus stems, the centerpieces complemented the ceremony’s romantic autumn theme.
The bridal bouquet was a medley of white calla lilies, purple dahlias, red gerbera daisies, yellow seeded eucalyptus, and rustic curly willow. The arrangement was wrapped in white lace that matched Jessica’s strapless, bead-embellished dress.
Strings of lights lit up the courtyard greenery like glowing fireflies. The lush lattice arch framed Jessica and Josh as they exchanged vows.
At the end of the night, sparks flew as Jessica and Josh made their exit from The Stillwell House courtyard.
Jessica, who is passionate about scrapbooking, penned love and marriage quotes on vellum stationery and customized each with Photofetti pictures of the couple together and as children. She then embellished the settings with playfully colored textiles and displayd her art in shabby-chic wire frames.
A white calla lily accented with tiny eucalyptus complemented the groom’s crisp white shirt and brown satin pocket square.
Votives and rose petals were scattered around burgundy crepe fabric in the center of the head table. Taller, stemmed votives filled with petals and candles produced an elegant finish.
The four-tiered, fondant-covered cake was topped with purple sugar dahlias and a delicate scroll pattern. Inside, flavors like coconut creme, carrot cake, and cream de menthe had guests raving.
The couple celebrated their marriage at The Stillwell House, which is a territory-style, red brick home decorated with desert-friendly hanging vines and vibrant potted flowers.
Pearl calla lilies, amethyst dahlias, and crimson gerbera daisies popped from their ceramic vases, while the chocolate-brown satin tablecloths matched the groom’s pocket square. Cream-colored napkins and favor boxes with a scroll design imitated the cake and tied the decor together.