Small, intimate and heartfelt backyard weddings hold a special place in my heart. You may remember this adorable couple and their awesome bulldog, Sampson, from their engagement photos. Sampson was Sidney’s Dog of Honor which I thought was just about the cutest thing I have ever seen. More weddings with dogs please! I was in awe over how well behaved Sampson was throughout the whole day, even with all of the hustle and bustle. Sidney & Jason got married in Sidney’s parents East Mesa home near the Usury Mountains & Superstition Mountains- a stunning backdrop if you ask me! The day was a windy one and the forecast for the day was 30 mph winds and rain, but the sun came out and the winds died down just for Sidney & Jason on their beautiful wedding day. It was truly an honor and blessing to be a part of their beautiful day & be treated like a trusted friend. Thank you, Sidney & Jason & Sampson, for having me be a part of your day!

Arizona backyard wedding in Mesa

pink and peach bouquet wedding

Arizona backyard wedding simple floral centerpieces daisies & baby's breath with burlap ribbon

guys getting ready at wedding with dog

Arizona backyard wedding guys getting ready

groom getting ready for wedding in Arizona

bride getting ready at home in Mesa

bridal portraits in Mesa AZ home

bride getting ready at home in Mesa

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bride & groom first look on windy day in Arizona in front of blooming palo verde trees

bride & groom first look in front of palo verde trees in Mesa AZ

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bride & groom in front of saguaros Usury Mountains Mesa AZ

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bulldog dog of honor looking at wedding party in Arizona desert

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bride & groom walking at Arizona backyard wedding

Arizona bride & groom portraits with bulldog Dog of Honor

peach ombre cake with rose frosting

Mesa backyard wedding diy altar on top of backyard pool looking towards Superstition Mountains

This funny photo of Sampson, Sidney & Jason’s dog, peeking out from under her dress is my new favorite!

funny bulldog peaking out from under bride's dress

bride & father before ceremony

Arizona backyard wedding bride groom seeing bride walk down aisle

Jason’s grandparents couldn’t make it, so he called them as the ceremony started so they could hear the ceremony and their vows.

groom calling grandparents during ceremony on cell phone

bulldog dog of honor looking up at wedding ceremony

Mesa backyard wedding ceremony

Mesa backyard wedding ceremony near Superstition Mountains

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groom's emotional vows & first kiss backyard Arizona wedding

Arizona backyard wedding groom emotional vows

ring exchange at Arizona backyard wedding in Mesa

first kiss at Mesa Arizona backyard wedding

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bride & groom in Arizona desert at sunset

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wedding toasts by father of the bride in Arizona backyard

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maid of honor making toasts laughing Mesa backyard wedding

ring shot on top of mason jar with string lights in background

Mesa backyard wedding cake cutting

cutting the cake backyard house wedding Mesa AZ

dancing inside home in East Mesa wedding

bride dancing with bulldog at wedding in Mesa AZ

bride & maid of honor dancing with bulldog at Mesa AZ wedding inside home

dad and son sleeping after wedding on couch

bride & groom kissing at night under string lights in AZ

A big thanks to Galaxie for being my second shooter & helping me despite having a nasty cold!

Venue: Bride’s parents home in East Mesa  |  Dress: Brilliant Bridal in Mesa  |  Bridesmaid dress: Nordstroms  |  Rentals: Y Knot Rentals in Mesa  |  Make up artist: Corinna Cooke  |  Cake Artist: Piece of Cake in Mesa  |  Catering: Fat Freddy’s Catering in Phoenix  |  Flowers: Lighthouse Floral in Mesa  |  String quartet: Allegro String Quartet

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Alyssa Campbell Arizona wedding photographer

Welcome! I’m an Arizona-based wedding & portrait photographer specializing in natural and documentary photos. My blog is where you can see my latest work as well as check out tips & the latest news. Following me on social media is another way to check out my recent work!