Palm Springs Wedding at ARRIVE Hotel

by California Wedding Photographer Sydney Sims

When Dani and Brandon first reached out about their Palm Springs wedding, their excitement was contagious. They had chosen a destination wedding in a place they’d never visited before, which made everything feel even more special. The couple, along with family and friends, flew out from the East Coast to celebrate. Their Palm Springs micro wedding at ARRIVE Hotel perfectly blended modern style with traditional elements. Impressively, Dani’s maid of honor, who had an incredible eye for design, planned all the decorations. She created the dreamiest tablescape for their intimate post-ceremony dinner, adding thoughtful, personal touches throughout. One of the sweetest details was a miniature version of their dog standing by their wedding cake.

After the ceremony in ARRIVE’s private outdoor space, we headed to the Palm Springs windmills for portraits of just the two of them. Later, the night continued with family and friends belting out ABBA tunes, clinking glasses over candlelit toasts, and celebrating under the stars. By then, Dani and Brandon had swapped their formal attire for a cute cocktail dress and Hawaiian shirt, giving the evening a relaxed, joyful vibe. A highlight of the night was Dani’s dance with her mom to the iconic Gilmore Girls intro song. Scroll onward to see some of the best moments from their incredibly fun, glamorous celebration in beautiful Palm Springs.

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