Hi friends, I am so glad you are here for today’s post: Hidden Gems For The DIY Couple.

I’ve been recently blogging a lot about beautiful co-working spaces or coffeehouse for entrepreneurs to work remotely. It’s a great subject for me to blog about, simply because since I offer membership based photography content for creatives. And many of them are looking for great spaces to get out of the house to work.  What about for all my newly engaged couples looking for venues? I am missing something here! So I started a series of posts featuring local Arizona wedding venues specifically DIY friendly. This series is about Hidden Gems for The DIY couples. The first post was on Shenandoah Mill.

Today I will highlight Schenpf Farms. They truly are a hidden gem for DIY couples!

To start this post I will give you some helpful tips for how to get started figuring out a venue.

There are some great recourses for planning your wedding here in Az. Local magazines are a great place to start. Some have a list of all the venues and options they offer as well as general price points.

I am guessing that Arizona Finest might have the best bet for venues. Highlighting venues is specifically what they do. Keep in mind, that if the venue doesn’t pay to advertise they won’t be in the magazine sadly. So don’t stop your search there, use other resources like Google, Wedding Wire, Style Me Pretty, etc . There are so many great recouses online.

But in general, they are really good at what they do. They seek out venues and get them out to the clientele. So they will have a list of many venues here in Az that host weddings frequently.  So give them a chance and check them out when you first start searching. You can usually find the magazines at the bridal show. FYI the next show is June 2nd 2019 at the Phoenix Convention Center… and I’ll be there too! Come say HI!

So let’s move on to highlight Schnepf Farms!

Did you know that they have multiple locations you can book for your event? HECK YEAH!

Today’s feature from Savanah and Chris’s spring wedding features “The Meadow.” andddd I ADORE IT! It almost feels like Flagstaff or northern Arizona. It’s full of pines, prairie grasses, a cabin and tent and the beauty of the wilderness. It’s a hidden gem for sure.

Savanah and her mama had such a detailed eye for the DIY theme and nailed it!

I mean just scroll through! It’s simply charming and perfect to every small detail. I am thinking Savanah’s mom needs a second career in wedding planning??? Like she isn’t busy enough? lol. Anyways her and Savanah made an amazing team!

So check out the beautiful things happening at Schnepft farms.

They have a friendly and personable staff, a beautiful property, allow DIY couples, and have delicious food. So you can’t go wrong!

If you want to see another Schnepf Farms location check out the Farmhouse.  https://blog.fullyalivephotography.com/2018/05/storytelling-and-peach-blossoms-a-springtime-schnepf-farms-wedding/

It Takes a Village to Make a Wedding Dream Come To Life.

Below is a list of the amazing hand-picked team that came together to help the couples wedding vision become a reality.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Me 🙂

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Venue: Schnepfe Farms “The Meadow”

Weddings Dress: Aztec Bridal

Florist: Love In Bloom

Makeup: Amanda Victoria Beauty

Groom Suit: Theblacktux.com

Bridesmaids Dresses: Birdy Grey 

Rings: The Diamond Guys 

Donkey: Walking M Farms

Cake: CC’s Sweet Sensations

If you want to read more helpful posts on planning a wedding here are three of my favorites! Also check out my Arizona Weddings Pinterest Board!

So You Are Engaged What is Next Arizona Wedding Photographer

Creating Your Dream Wedding by Budgeting For What’s Most Important To You An Intimate and Sweet Sassi Wedding

Investing In Your Photographer

Hidden Gems For The DIY Couple