A JW Marriott Starr Pass Wedding | Tucson, AZ

This JW Marriott Starr Pass wedding in Tucson, AZ, showcases a stunning early spring celebration that blended historic church tradition with desert resort luxury. We had the incredible opportunity to travel to Arizona for Andrea and Mark’s special day. It was, in short, a perfect destination wedding filled with emotion, beauty, and unforgettable moments.

A collage of desert portraits from a JW Marriott Starr Pass wedding, with the couple among saguaro cacti at sunset.

A Ceremony at the Beautiful St. Augustine Cathedral

The day began at the St. Augustine Cathedral in downtown Tucson, and it was astonishing. The church has a historic, old Spanish vibe. It features huge ceilings, intricate tile work, and a soft pink hue on the inside that creates a warm, reverent glow. The bride, Andrea, was absolutely buzzing with excitement. When we got there, she was basically bouncing on her toes, exclaiming, “Let’s get going so I can go get married!”

That excitement was so beautiful to witness. But perhaps even more poignant was the moment Andrea and Mark saw each other at the church. You could just see them light up when they made eye contact. It was a perfect, heartfelt start to their married life together.

Desert Blooms at a JW Marriott Starr Pass Wedding

Following the ceremony, the celebration moved to the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort. The reception venue had an outdoor patio with a magnificent view of the valley. Because it was an early spring wedding in late March, it wasn’t raging hot yet. This allowed us to spend a good portion of the day outside. We captured group photos and got some epic shots in the nearby desert.

The resort grounds gave us walking access to beautiful Arizona spring blooms. For instance, we found gorgeous proteas and bougainvillea, which you can see in their portraits. Having this wedding in July would have been a completely different story. The perfect weather was a huge part of what made the day so perfect.

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A series of candid moments capturing a bride getting ready, being assisted with her dress and putting on her shoes.
A collage of three photos capturing heartfelt moments between the bride and her father.
A sequence of images showing a groom getting ready for his wedding, adjusting cufflinks and tying his bow tie.
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The newlywed couple joyously walks down the aisle of the church after their ceremony.
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A bride and groom sharing a kiss at the altar during their wedding ceremony.
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A collage of a bride and groom sharing a kiss under a sunlit tree, with the bride’s veil softly surrounding them.
A bride and groom walking hand in hand through a sunlit colonnade during their Tucson wedding portraits.
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A series of three photos from the JW Marriott Starr Pass wedding featuring the couple in a desert setting with saguaro cacti.
A collage of black and white photos from the wedding reception, featuring the couple's dance and speeches.
Newlyweds share their first dance on a warmly lit dance floor with a live band playing.
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The Talented Vendor Team

This beautiful day was made possible by an incredible team of vendors:

Frequently Asked Questions about a JW Marriott Starr Pass Wedding

What makes the JW Marriott Starr Pass a great venue for wedding photos?

The JW Marriott Starr Pass is incredible for photography because of its stunning desert landscape and luxury amenities. You get epic, panoramic views of the Tucson valley for sunset portraits. In addition, the grounds are full of beautiful spring blooms and iconic saguaro cacti, providing a variety of authentic Arizona backdrops all in one location.

What is your experience with destination weddings and travel to places like Arizona?

We are seasoned destination wedding photographers with extensive experience in places like Arizona. We handle all of our own travel logistics. Furthermore, we are experts at location scouting in new environments to find the best light and make the most of unique scenery, like the desert blooms for this JW Marriott Starr Pass wedding.

We’re planning a destination wedding. How can we see more of your work?

Congratulations! We absolutely love destination weddings. For that reason, we encourage you to view our full wedding portfolio. It showcases a wide range of celebrations. We would also be happy to share complete galleries from other destination weddings that are relevant to your specific plans.