Ace Hotel & Swim Club Wedding in Palm Springs, CA | TJ & Erin
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Desert Romance & Midnight Laughs: TJ & Erin’s Ace Hotel Wedding
Wedding | November 13, 2021 | 15 min read
If you ever wondered what happens when desert heat and moody soul collide, look no further than TJ & Erin’s wedding at Ace Hotel & Swim Club in Palm Springs — a ceremony dripping with character, nostalgia, and enough photo-booth moments to fill a scrapbook.
- Sarah May
Video Cred: Amari Productions
TJ & Erin’s Dreamy Palm Springs Wedding at the Ace Hotel: A Love Story Taylor Swift Would Sing About 🎶💍
When Palm Springs Meets Soulful Chic
Set under swaying palms and pastel skies, this wedding felt like the kind of timeless romance movie you screenshot and send to your best friend. Erin glided through the venue in a boho-whisper of a gown, while TJ suited up sharp but relaxed — that effortless bride/groom energy that says, “We’re here to celebrate love, not impress.”
The Ace Hotel’s mid-century meets desert oasis aesthetic made it the perfect stage: quirky, bold, and full of personality. Every corner — from poolside ceremony to lantern-lit reception — held the kind of texture and detail that photobooths crave.
The Moments You Can’t Fake
You know those scenes that make you pause your scroll? This wedding had so many.
The moment Erin walked toward TJ across the desert light.
Guests already tearing up during vows (because they’re that invested).
The first dance that looked effortless but was loaded with emotion.
Laughter echoing around the reception.
Late-night chats under string lights, confetti in hair, slip-on sandals on pavement.
These weren’t stiff, posed “smile at camera” moments — they were moments in motion. And that’s exactly where our photo booths shine. Because the most meaningful pictures come from the spaces between the planned things.
How Desert Luna Slipped Right Into the Story
We don’t invade the vibe — we elevate it. Here’s how we layered in magic:
Styled Templates + B&W Glam Add-On: We echoed the boho, desert tones in every print. When guests got their prints, they held pieces of the day — not just snapshots.
Three Hours of Pure Memory Capture: The photobooth was alive during peak energy time — right when guests were warmed up, a little tipsy, and ready to play.
Prints That Turn Into Keepsakes: Custom collages, instant strips, prints to pin on fridges, tuck in journals, or frame.
Seamless Flow: We tucked into a corner that felt naturally part of the ambiance — not a stage, but a corner of joy.
Photo Booth Experience
Event Date: Friday, Nov 13, 2021
Photo Booth: Printer Booth Backdrop: Oasis White
Hours: 3 Hours
Templates: 4x6 Collage
Add-Ons: B&W Glam
Why This Wedding Is Your Crystal Ball for What’s Possible
For couples dreaming of weddings full of soul, here’s your cheat sheet:
Choose a venue that speaks. Don’t fight the vibe — lean into it.
Let your energy show — real laughs, tears, kissing in odd corners.
Plan your photo booth timing around when guests are in full swing (not fresh off cocktail hour).
Use design in your prints, not just your backdrop, so the photobooth feels like part of the story.
Trust your vendors. (Case in point: we delivered magic without needing spotlight.)
B&W Glam Add-On
Ready to Build Your Ace Hotel-Style Wedding Day?
Imagine your own wedding lit by desert dusk, guests in flowy dresses and linen suits, laughter echoing from under the palms. Now imagine your photo booth weaving into that tapestry — capturing stolen kisses, dance floor mania, confetti windblown dreams.
Vendor Links:
Planning: @thewalkdowntheaisle
Venue: @acehotelpalmsprings
Dresses: @galialahav
Photo: @jesworkman
Video: @amariproductions
Florals: @moonlightfloral.co
Hair: @memosalon
Makeup: @jclemens.makeup
Grooms hair: @juliettelcampbell
Photo Booth: @desertlunaphotobooths
Rentals: @planksandpatina
Bride & Groom: @eringilfoy & @tjpetracca
If you’re planning a Palm Springs wedding (or any desert-vibed celebration), let’s chat.
Book Desert Luna and let’s turn your day into a story people will pull out and reread for years.
