The Bride's Cafe { featured: Sage+Kevin at the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain }

Janie surprised us today by featuring Sage+kevin's wedding at the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley ( Scottsdale), Arizona... it's about 2 hours south of Sedona.

...everything about Sage+Kevin is classy, and they were a lot of fun to work with :)

Janie, thank you for your love! we can't wait to meet you in person... :)

Sage+Kevin's wedding at the the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain.

~ part i ~
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~ part ii ~
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~xoxo~
katrina + andrew

all images copyright 2000-2009, sedona bride | katrina wallace + andrew mejia | fine art wedding photojournalism | accepting commissions worldwide | ring: 928.204.2631

TLC's Ultimate Cakeoff { staring Andrea Carusetta-Blaut, Sedona, Arizona Cake Artist }

we just wanted to offer a shout out for our friend Andrea, who will be appearing on tonight's episode of TLC's Ultimate Cakeoff...

Andrea is well known for her amazingly tasty cakes, cookies, and all things pastry. she uses healthy ingredients where possible, offers gluten-free cakes, and has been on the Food Network's Challenge! series several times. she has also appeared in Brides magazine, In Style Weddings magazine, and a host of other great publications... :)

if you're looking for confections for your event, be sure to check out her website:: Sedona Cake Couture

we'll be watching! go Andrea! :)



~xoxo~
katrina + andrew

all images copyright 2000-2009, sedona bride | katrina wallace + andrew mejia | fine art wedding photojournalism | accepting commissions worldwide | ring: 928.204.2631

sage + kevin { wedding at the sanctuary camelback mountain }

we were so excited for sage and kevin's wedding at the sanctuary camelback mountain resort. their adoration for each other was always apparent... from our first meeting through the end of the wedding ... you could always see how much sage and kevin adore each other! it was an arizona destination wedding for a lot of kevin's family, as they few in from canada to enjoy some gorgeous arizona weather.

sage has one of those amazing mom's who is good at everything! they own a clothing boutique called hush hush (at 10810 n. tatum blvd. near the trader joe's) ... if you live in arizona it's definitely worth going too to find your next super cute outfit. she and sage planned the most gorgeous details ... from the bling on the backs of feathers being tossed by the flower girl, to the feather spheres and dancing jewels hanging from the trees. it was an amazing and detail rich wedding.

the best part, though, were all the emotions and moments that happened throughout the day and seeing the love their family and friends share for kevin and sage. the day could not have been any more perfect! we are so happy for you both!

venue: sanctuary

...and a little note to victoria, who did such a *fabulous* job as the on site coordinator at the sanctuary... thanks for making our job easier :)

wedding dress: oscar de la renta
brides shoes: miu miu
wedding cake: julia baker
wedding rings: james elliot
floral: avant garden flowers
live music: the instant classics
grooms tux: ralph lauren
armani tux shirt: armani exchange tux shirt
hugo boss shoes: hugo boss

see their entire wedding highlights in the slideshow below... there are a ton of super sweet moments in here... be sure to grab some tissues sage and kevin :)

...my favorite detail shot of katrina's for the day..



fabulous details ... the gorgeous invitation is from julie gibson, whom we also know and adore.. if you are needing invitations that are an experience unto themselves, you have to contact julie at studio grace!



the shot on the left is all the girls getting super excited about sage's amazing dress...



the dress that caused so much excitement ...

oscar de la renta ... it fit sage perfectly!







these next four are andrew's ... he's great at layering images ... i love how you can see kevin's mom watching as kevin practiced his bow tying skills ...



this is a before and after ... kevin was practicing his bow tie for a while. ;) we think he got it just right...



a coin in your shoe for good luck? ... how about two?... one from the u.s.a and another from canada (where kevin is from)... how cute!



this is right before sage and kevin saw each other for the first time ... love the excitement on everyone's faces! see the sneak peek or slideshow for the images that followed...



one from andrew ( left) and one from katrina ( right)...



this fantastic series is from andrew... he shot from above while katrina was shooting the following image below ... team work is great! :)



there are a lot of graphically rich areas around the sanctuary that are perfect for portrait-taking...



the directional light was fabulous in this room at the sanctuary..



we found this great spot with art on the wall, hidden away ... loved it for some "serious" images :)













kevin actually was looking away for a while to keep from crying... and then this look when their eyes finally met ... so sweet! ... captured by andrew from the back of the ceremony..



meanwhile, just moments later, sage was full of emotion ... it was a beautiful moment ... since katrina was hidden away in the front, she was able to capture it.





andrew was able to sneak this shot in of sage's mom watching during the ceremony ... we love to capture the expressions on parent's and guests faces during the ceremony because usually the bride and groom don't notice as they are usually fixed on each other.



lots of details ... as mentioned above the cake is by julia baker and the floral work by avant garden flowers ... instead of a lot of smaller tables they had 5 or 6 rows of long tables which was unusual and made for really creative floral displays. also i can't say enough about adding lighting to rooms, it really helps make a room even more gorgeous for pictures



they named their tables "i love you" in different languages ... sooooo sweet. something to consider if you were just considering using table 1 ... table 2 etc. makes it personal and full of character





...i ( andrew) loved this portrait katrina got, capturing sage and kevin's reflection in the brushed stainless wall..



thank you so much, kevin and sage :) we're looking forward to putting together your wedding album!

~xoxo~
katrina+andrew

scottsdale wedding photographers

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride | Destination Wedding Photojournalism + Lifestyle Portraits | Accepting Commissions Worldwide | ring: 928.204.2631

sedona wedding giveaway { the sedona bridal show }

as part of the wedding giveaway, sedona bride will be contributing its documentary wedding photography coverage. but, we aren't the only ones contributing our services. here is a list of the participants::

wedding ceremony ~ l'auberge de sedona
coodination and planning ~ karen lynn
documentary photography coverage ~ katrina wallace and andrew mejia, sedona bride
videography ~ serendipity videography
floral and decor ~ events by showstoppers
bridal gown ~ mariee gallery
hair and makeup ~ patricia vega
cake artist ~ andrea carusetta-blaut, food network challenge! series star
rentals by tri-rentals
groom's attire ~ saviero custom clothiers
officiant ~ shannondoah, sterling weddings
transportation ~ white tie transportation
photobooth ~ a2z photobooths
live music ~ artists in rhythm
two night honeymoon stay ~ l'auberge de sedona
rehearsal dinner at ~ Tlaquepaque , catering provided by main street catering

here is how admission works:: it's $10 per person, or $15 per couple, for those that drive themselves up. it's a 90 minute drive from north phoenix. take i-17 north to highway 260 ( thru cottonwood) to 89a. follow 89a north and it takes you right to Sedona... start your tour at tlaquepaque :)

or:: it's $25 per person, or $35 per couple, for those that want to come up in the limo-buses. the guides will explain the rest.

if you are interested, register at the sedona bridal show website, sponsored by the wedding chronicle.

also, you may have a chance to win a seat on the limo-bus. go to Kiss 104.7or Mix 96.9 to enter the contest.



~xoxo~
katrina + andrew

all images copyright 2000-2009, sedona bride | katrina wallace + andrew mejia | fine art wedding photojournalism | accepting commissions worldwide | ring: 928.204.2631

alisha + brian { sneak peek } wedding in sedona

oh alisha... take a look at your sneak peek... just a little preview of alisha and brian's super sweet elopement in sedona ... i wonder which image they will use for the fabulously gorgeous invitation from miss pickles press to their reception at three points ranch in texas!

~xoxo~
katrina+andrew

All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride | Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia | Fine Art Wedding Photojournalism | Accepting Commissions Worldwide | ring: 928.204.2631

Style Me Pretty { featured: weddings from Sedona and Tempe }

..we were surprised this new year with not just one featured wedding on Style Me Pretty, but three,,, cool :) and as if that were not enough, we learned that Christine+Trent's wedding was the first full-featured wedding on their blog for 2010... well, the honor was all ours! thanks, Abby+Eddye!

Christine+Trent's wedding at the crazy cool Tempe Center for the Arts

Alyssa+Michael's wedding at the exclusive Seven Canyons - Private Residence Club

Veronica+Olivier's native American wedding at airport mesa

happy 2010!
katrina + andrew

all images copyright 2000-2009, sedona bride | katrina wallace + andrew mejia | fine art wedding photojournalism | accepting commissions worldwide | ring: 928.204.2631

sage + kevin { sneak peek } wedding at the sanctuary

a preview of sage and kevin's gorgeous wedding at the sanctuary camelback mountain resort

in paradise valley ... more images from their fabulous wedding to come!

i just *love* the look on kevin's face when he see's sage for the first time that day... sage is super excited to see kevin too.

katrina's angle... and andrew's angle...

a great shot andrew got just shortly after





in love

~xoxo~
katrina+andrew

All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride | Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia | Fine Art Wedding Photojournalism | Accepting Commissions Worldwide | ring: 928.204.2631

liz margin makeup artist { family fun }

Liz Margin is a tremendously talented makeup artist and a sweet friend to us. Her mom was in town for a visit and I was so excited when she asked me to come photograph their family.

the adorable kids



i love this shot of liz's mom ... she's so beautiful... you can definitely tell where liz gets her looks from ... having a daughter who's an amazing makeup artist is a definitely a good thing



liz working her magic on a bride, danielle



another gorgeous bride samantha



and alyssa... liz has a style to her make up that is natural and gorgeous... she really brings out the brides best features ...

~xoxo~
katrina+andrew

All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride | Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia | Fine Art Wedding Photojournalism | Accepting Commissions Worldwide | ring: 928.204.2631

danielle+joe { l'auberge wedding in sedona }

she loves he. he loves she. danielle and joe make a great couple. they have awesome smiles for each other, they joke and laugh together, and they both love their families a lot. the chemistry was perfect :)

venue: l'auberge de sedona
make up: liz margin
floral: events by showstoppers
classical guitar: brian david guitarist
cake: sedona cake couture

~xoxo~
katrina+andrew

All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride | Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia | Fine Art Wedding Photojournalism | Accepting Commissions Worldwide | ring: 928.204.2631

In Style Weddings { interview with Katrina+Andrew }

we were recently interviewed by In Style Weddings magazine :) it's fun to see our words in the pages of a publication we respect so much!



the picture in the inset is from Heather+Matt's beautiful wedding at el portal here in sedona.

~xoxo~
katrina+andrew
All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride | Katrina + Andrew Fine Art Photojournalism
Accepting Commissions Worldwide

danielle + joe { sneak peek }

danielle and joe's wedding in sedona preview... we can't wait to show you more gorgeous pics! congratulations you two!

~xoxo~
katrina+andrew

All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride | Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia | Fine Art Wedding Photojournalism | Accepting Commissions Worldwide | ring: 928.204.2631

Mo + Josh { oak creek canyon }

katrina and i were thrilled to be able to shoot in the location we were married 9 years ago this month :) garland's lodge is probably the cutest, most quaint, and comfortable canyon lodge you'll find in northern arizona.

mo and josh chose the perfect day for their wedding, and we know they and their families had a very nice time. thanks, mo+josh, for choosing me to document your wedding day... katrina and i had fun and are honored you shared it with us :)

venue: garland's lodge
hair&makeup: patricia vega
exquisite floral&decor: events by showstoppers
music: bobby russell
photography: sedona bride

...click here to see the slideshow in a new window.



...mo's ring is a beautiful family heirloom from several generations back.












...garland's has an enourmous organic garden, vineyard, and fruit orchard, which all made a great backdrop for their first meeting.


...sunflowers were an important part of the day :)












...the good-looking groomsmen. be sure to see the slideshow for more family formal portraits.












mo+josh had the coolest guestbook for their family and friends to sign. it is a copy of the cookbook " sharing the table at garland's lodge," that the chef and owners of garland's have just released... mo's family is part of the garland clan :)




blessings,
katrina + andrew

all images copyright 2000-2009, sedona bride | katrina wallace + andrew mejia | fine art wedding photojournalism | accepting commissions worldwide | ring: 928.204.2631

Style Me Pretty { featured: vineyard wedding }

...we were quite excited about Abby at Style Me Pretty featuring this vineyard shoot last week in two parts. Abby and her team have an amazing blog, and we're happy to have our work shown,,, thanks, Abby :)

part i
part ii

...click here to see the vineyard wedding story slideshow.

blessings,
katrina + andrew

all images copyright 2000-2009, sedona bride | katrina wallace + andrew mejia | fine art wedding photojournalism | accepting commissions worldwide | ring: 928.204.2631

mo + josh { sneak peek }

we took a trip down memory lane with mo and josh's wedding because they got married at garland's lodge. we were married there a looooong time back and it was so nice to see another couple blissfully in love enjoy sharing their vows there! here is a sneak peak from their beautiful wedding in oak creek canyon.

~xoxo~
katrina+andrew

All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride | Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia | Fine Art Wedding Photojournalism | Accepting Commissions Worldwide | ring: 928.204.2631

Once Wed { featured: Sam+Steven}

...a little over a week ago our longtime friend Emily, the creative mind behind Once Wed, featured Sam+Steven's wedding that took place here in sedona back in june.

...click here to see the wedding story slideshow from Sam+Steven's wedding.

Emily, thanks for honoring our work by featuring it on your blog :)

blessings,
katrina + andrew

all images copyright 2000-2009, sedona bride | katrina wallace + andrew mejia | fine art wedding photojournalism | accepting commissions worldwide | ring: 928.204.2631