Arizona Wedding & Event Planning guides

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Planning a wedding, quinceañera, or backyard event in Arizona? You’re in the right place. The Wood-n-Crate blog is where we share everything we’ve learned from setting up hundreds of events across the Phoenix Valley since 2015 — from farm table styling and backyard wedding logistics to quinceañera rental planning and Arizona heat survival tips. Whether you’re just starting to plan or finalizing the details, our guides are written by the people who actually show up, set up, and make it happen.

4 Tips for Hosting a Destination Wedding in Arizona

Planning a destination wedding in Arizona offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, breathtaking landscapes, and warm desert vibes. With its diverse range of venues and unique charm, Arizona is an increasingly popular choice for couples seeking a memorable wedding experience. To help you navigate the planning process, here are some valuable tips for hosting a destination wedding in the Grand Canyon State.Photo by Jasmine Amber Photography1....

3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t DIY Your Wedding Lights

Planning a wedding is an exciting and joyous experience, filled with numerous decisions to make. Among the many elements that contribute to creating a magical ambiance, wedding lighting plays a crucial role. While do-it-yourself (DIY) projects can be fun and cost-effective, there are certain aspects that are better left to the professionals. Keep reading for 3 reasons why you should hire Wood-n-Crate as the lighting vendor for your...

Wedding Cake Trends for 2023

While planning your wedding, you have every right to do things your way, where it’s considered “trendy” or not. However, we can draw inspiration from trends that will help us determine what our style is. Your wedding cake is no different! Read through to see four upcoming Wedding Cake Trends, and tell us what you think in the comments!

The Poppy Stand

Poppy Stand Features Versatile inventory allows for two important things: (1) for us to reach and work with more customers and (2) for our customers to tweak the item to fit their individual needs and vision. The Poppy Stand is certainly one of our more popular and versatile items. With a large built-in cooler equipped for dry ice, the Poppy Stand has the ability to hold three 5-gallon ice cream buckets side-by-side (or anything else you’re...

AZ Winter Wedding Rentals

A list of AZ outdoor winter wedding must-haves! These one-of-a-kind rentals will not disappoint in the value they add to your special event! They were built by co-owner Brad Alger and have been huge hits since the beginning!

How to Create Your Wedding Cake Display

Your wedding cake is more than just dessert – it’s a way to highlight your décor! No matter what type of cake or dessert you want, make sure it’s displayed as a feature at your wedding. Just like with every piece of décor, your wedding cake display is a great chance to show your personality and add to your theme. Plus, your dessert is the highlight of your menu, so you want to give it a chance to really shine! There are a few tricks to a great...