Sean Meeder
Valerie Ortiz
Sean Meeder
Valerie Ortiz
March 19, 2026
Schedule
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Ceremony
5:00 pm
Cocktail Hour
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Wedding Ceremony and Reception
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
2014 South Starr Road, Apache Junction, AZ 85119
To complement the aesthetic of our special day, we kindly ask our guests to wear black. Your presence in this classic color will make our celebration feel even more cohesive and beautiful.
Travel
Travel Note
A Note About Our Venue Location
We are so excited to celebrate our special day with you at Desert Views in Apache Junction! This beautiful venue offers breathtaking desert scenery and a peaceful atmosphere that we absolutely love. That said, it’s a bit removed from the city, so there aren’t many restaurants, hotels, or attractions nearby. If you’re planning to explore more of Arizona during your stay, we recommend booking accommodations in Phoenix or Scottsdale, where you’ll find a wider variety of things to do, places to eat, and places to stay. Also, please note that rideshare options like Uber or Lyft may be limited in the Apache Junction area, especially later in the evening. If you plan to use a rideshare service the night of the wedding, we suggest pre-booking your ride in advance to ensure a smooth trip back to your hotel. We’re so grateful you’re making the journey to celebrate with us—it truly means the world! Click the link to see more suggested hotels in Phoenix and Scottsdale and some things to do there!
Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix East Mesa
This is 15 minutes from the venue.
Hotel
Residence Inn Phoenix Mesa East
This is 10 minutes from the venue.
Hotel
Best Western Apache Junction Inn
This is 7 minutes from the venue.
Hotel
Hyatt House Scottsdale/Old Town
This is 35 minutes from the venue but close to where the action is as far as night life or things to do.
Hotel
The Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas
This hotel is 40 minutes away and has a more elevated feel to it.
Registry
We'll post our registry here when we're finished building it. Thank you in advance!
Wedding Party
Brianna Pyun-Ortiz
Maid of Honor
Kayla Bierei
Bridesmaid
Vanessa Turner
Bridesmaid
Shaelyn Moran
Bridesmaid
Amanda Villegas
Bridesmaid
Kaitlyn Meeder
Bridesmaid
Luke Pyun
Ring Bearer
Brandon Meeder
Best Man
Gallery
Things To Do
Lost Dog Wash Trailhead
There are many beautiful hikes in the Phoenix area to explore. We suggest using the app All Trails to check some out!
Phoenix Zoo
Spring Training Game
There will likely be many different spring training games happening during the week of the wedding all over the area.
OdySea Aquarium
Butterfly Wonderland
Puttshack - Scottsdale
Postino Central
Go experience our first date (:
Queen Creek Olive Mill
Grand Canyon
If you really want to sight see and feel up for the 4-hour drive!
FAQs
Question
What should I wear?
Answer
We kindly ask that all guest wear formal black attire.
Question
Are my kids invited?
Answer
Although we love your little ones, we have decided to keep our wedding and reception an adults-only event. This rule excludes our flower girl and ring bearer.
Question
Can I bring a plus one?
Answer
Due to limited space, we are only able to accommodate those guests formally invited on your wedding invitation.
Question
Will the wedding take place indoors or outdoors?
Answer
The ceremony and reception will take place indoors. The cocktail hour will be held outdoors assuming suitable weather.
Question
Will there be a bar?
Answer
Yes! There will be an open bar with beer, wine and hard liquor during the cocktail hour and the reception.