Scottsdale is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona. It is adjacent to Phoenix, and it is known for its high end amenities and businesses. Scottsdale covers an area of about 184.4 square miles. It borders Phoenix and Paradise valley to the West, Fountain Hills to the East, Carefree to the North and Tempe to the South.

Originally inhabited by the Hohokam Native Americans, the first white land company staked claim to the land in 1868. However, it was not until about two decades later that the land, known as Orangedale at the time, experienced significant growth.

Since then, it has grown to become one of the best golf and resort destinations in the world. It has been named by the New York Times as one of the trendiest and hippest places in the US. Its night life is rivaled by few cities. It also has a vibrant tourism industry, which actually makes it Scottsdale’s primary employer. Scottsdale is also known to have the highest number of destination spas per capita in the US. 

Mayo clinic has one of its three clinics located in Scottsdale. In addition, Scottsdale has many elite fashion and auto fairs just to name a few. With this kind of reputation, Scottsdale is a dream wedding destination for many couples.

Many couples marry in Scottsdale annually, both tourists and locals. If you need a wedding planner, there is Some Like It Classic - Wedding and Event Design who will ensure that your wedding turns out just the way you want it to.

If it is a wedding venue you are looking for, there are wedding venues such as Paradise Valley Doubletree Resort where you can treat your guests to a lavish wedding ceremony and reception. For a bride looking for wedding dresses in Scottsdale, there is mariée, which has all the dresses a bride could possibly shop through.

The city has warm weather throughout the year, which is conducive for not just tourism, but weddings as well.

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