Merv Griffin Estate Wedding, La Quinta

Christine & Thomas

Christine and Thomas celebrated a full wedding weekend at the Merv Griffin Estate in Rancho Mirage, exchanging vows in a black-tie ceremony before moving into a desert-modern reception built around sculptural succulent and cactus arrangements, smoked glassware, and candlelight beneath a palm-lined tented pavilion. Vintage details — including a rotary phone guestbook and a whimsical multi-team sports-themed cake — gave the celebration personality, while a mirrored disco tent and laser-lit dance floor carried the desert wedding into the night.

Custom printed wedding calendar of events-Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Bride in white strapless wedding dress with embroidered flowers and a long veil on the grounds of the Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Bride with long veil and groom in black tuxedo and bow tie portrait on the grounds of the Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Bride with her bridesmaids in brown and fall-colored floral dresses on the grounds of the Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Bride and groom portrait in the desert hills on the grounds of the Merv Griffin Estate-Planned by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Groom's black velvet shoes with drinks printed on them and black bow tie-Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Complete bridal party portrait on the grounds of the Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Deep orange desert Mallow tall floral arrangements on the grounds of the Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Wooden long tables with deep orange desert mallow, cacti succulents, and creamy white roses under the glass greenhouse-style ceiling at dusk with custom direct lighting on the grounds of the Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by COJ Events-Palm Springs Des
Wooden long tables with deep orange desert mallow, cacti succulents, and creamy white roses with custom direct lighting on the grounds of the Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Small succulents, brown glassware, custom cacti-shaped white menus on brown dishware and wooden long tables on the grounds of the Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Deep orange desert mallow floral arrangements with small succulents on the candlelit long tables with brown dishware and wooden accents on the grounds of the Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Deep orange desert mallow floral arrangements with small succulents on the candlelit long tables with custom cacti-shaped white menus on brown dishware make the reception room warm and welcoming on the grounds of the Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by C
Tall cactus centerpiece on the candlelit round table with custom cacti-shaped white menus on brown dishware make the reception room warm and welcoming on the grounds of the Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Succulents, brown glassware, custom cacti-shaped white menus on brown dishware and wooden long tables on the grounds of the Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Deep orange desert mallow floral arrangements with small succulents on the candlelit long tables with custom cacti-shaped white menus on brown dishware make the reception room warm and welcoming on the grounds of the Merv Griffin Estate-Planned by CO
Warmly lit arched bar area at the reception on the grounds of the Merv Griffin Estate-Planned by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Deep orange desert mallow floral arrangements with small succulents on the candlelit long tables with custom cacti-shaped white menus on brown dishware make the reception room warm and welcoming on the grounds of the Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by C
Fun old-time black rotary phone that the guests can leave a message to the bride and groom on their wedding day-Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Deep orange desert mallow floral arrangements with small succulents on the candlelit long tables with custom cacti-shaped white menus on brown dishware make the reception room warm and welcoming on the grounds of the Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by C
Deep orange desert mallow floral arrangements with small succulents on the candlelit long tables with brown dishware and wooden accents on the grounds of the Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Deep orange desert mallow floral arrangements with small succulents on the candlelit long tables with custom cacti-shaped white menus on brown dishware make the reception room warm and welcoming on the grounds of the Merv Griffin Estate-Planned by CO
Wedding band playing under the tall lit-up palm trees surrounded by deep orange desert mallow-Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Bride and grooms first dance under the night sky-Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Bride and grooms first dance under the night sky-Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Guests watching the bride and grooms first dance under the night sky-Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
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Tall cactus centerpiece on the candlelit round table with custom cacti-shaped white menus on brown dishware make the reception room warm and welcoming on the grounds of the Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Deep orange desert mallow floral arrangements with small succulents on the candlelit long tables with custom cacti-shaped white menus on brown dishware with light brown seating make the reception room warm and welcoming on the grounds of the Merv Gr
Deep orange desert mallow floral arrangements with small succulents on the candlelit long tables with custom cacti-shaped white menus on brown dishware make the reception room warm and welcoming on the grounds of the Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by C
Deep orange desert mallow floral arrangements with small succulents on the candlelit long tables with custom cacti-shaped white menus on brown dishware make the reception room warm and welcoming on the grounds of the Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by C
6-layer sports themed wedding cake with couples favorite teams -Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Bride and groom change into reception outfits and rejoin reception party -Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Multicolored lighting and disco ball at the reception party -Merv Griffin Estate-Planned by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Groom holding bride in his arms at the reception party -Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Multicolored lighting and disco ball at the reception party -Merv Griffin Estate-Planned by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Multicolored lighting on the DJ at the reception party -Merv Griffin Estate-Planned by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Bride portrait in front of the couple's lit-up names on the grounds of the Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding
Bride and groom kissing end of evening portrait under the moonlight on the grounds of the Merv Griffin Estate-Designed by COJ Events-Palm Springs Destination Wedding

OUR CREATIVE TEAM

Photographer: Bambi Cantrell

Videographer: @elysiumweddings

Venue: @mervgriffinestate

Cake + Desserts: @exquisitedesserts

Catering: @wpcatering

Floral & Event Design: @marksgarden

Lighting: @images_lighting

Rentals: @townandcountry_eventrentals

Band: @westcoastmusicevents

Bar Services: @snakeoilcocktail

Custom signs + printing: @maudepress

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