Karen and Steve ~ Exquisite Love

Karen and Steve were married on June 7, 2008, at a private residence in Sedona, after their preparation at the luxurious Enchantment Resort and Spa, tucked away in Boynton Canyon in Sedona.

From start to finish, Karen and Steve were such a pleasure to work with. Their refreshingly friendly, open, and smiling demeanor was contagious and fun! Both were calm, ready, and excited to tie the knot :)

Karen wore the most amazing Christian Dior gown, highlighted by a special pair of Rene Caovilla shoes for the ceremony, and a second pair of Rene Caovilla's to go with a new evening gown for dancing during the reception.

After their preparation at Enchantment, the event got underway at Karen's aunt and uncle's majestic residence at the foot of some of Sedona's most amazing red rock mountains.

The ceremony took place at the front gate of the courtyard and gardens of the residence. The terrace just down the steps from the gate is graced with an amazing fountain, which was decorated with the artistic floral and decor of Events by Showstoppers; an artistic arrangment of desert succulents, cactus skeletons, and vibrant orchids. Rose petals were scattered like a blanket over the water in the fountain.

After the ceremony the event moved out to the patios and terrace for cocktail hour, dinner, and then toasts and dancing. Fantastic food was put on by The Heartline Cafe, and night was danced away to the live music of Sedona's local jazz extraordinaire Artists in Rhythm. A break in the dancing allowed for heartfelt toasts by loved ones, and a cake cut. The tasty cake was created by Sedona Cakes. Karen Lynn provided seamless coordination.

Last but not least, fabulous wedding cinematographer Greg Cluff joined us all from Scottsdale... we always love working with Greg and can't wait to see his work from this wedding!

Click here to see Karen and Steve's full wedding story slideshow.











One of our favorite images from the day... you just can't pose or prompt this kind of look of pure joy and love from a bride.











Karen and Steve had a few unconventional touches to their wedding. Instead of being walked down an aisle, Steve met Karen part way and then walked with her towards the ceremony.



A beautiful gush of wind...





How gorgeous is this set up?







Karen Lynn had a great idea for all the guests to be served a glass of champagne near the end of the ceremony so that the guests could gather and toast/celebrate the newly weds!





We LOVE this wedding bouquet by Events by Showstoppers. Jim and Ken and their team really did a fabulous job with the lighting and event decor... it was simply stunning!





All the beautiful details....



Karen decided it would be great to gather the guests dancing on the dance floor for Karen and Steve's entrance so that they would be surrounded by friends and family for their first dance.







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Blessings,
Katrina + Andrew
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Reggie and Alex ~ Enchantment Resort,Red Rock Crossing at Cathedral Rock, Sedona, Arizona

Reggie and Alex were such a delight to work with. We LOVE it when couples are full of emotion and passion. There were just so many amazingly beautiful and real moments that happened during their wedding day we don't even know where to start.

The celebration began even before they arrived in Sedona, as Reggie, Alex and their families and guests flew in on their private jet and spent a few days before their wedding enjoying each other's company.

They are both amazingly beautiful people and we were so privileged to witness and document their magical wedding day.

The floral work is by Amy and Vicki at Bliss Floral, the cake artist is fabulous Andrea at Sedona Cake Couture, and coordination was provided by Karen Lynn at Sedona Wedding Planner. The details were simply fantastic. The wedding ceremony took place in front of beautiful Cathedral Rock, and was officiated by Shanandoah Sterling.






















I love this moment Reggie had as she prepared ... you can just feel the emotions in the image.






















Alex's son was full of energy and running back and forth to announce the arrival of the trolley that was to take Alex and the guests to Cathedral Rock.













Reggie's son walked her down the red rock aisle.










The light at Red Rock Crossing is just sooooo beautiful before sunset... a photographers paradise!







There was a beautiful butterfly release and it was just such a magical moment when one of them actually landed on Reggie's hair and stayed there for the longest time.
















The atmosphere and food at Cucina Rustica is extraordinary!




As a surprise, Karen Lynn prepared a romantic hideaway for Reggie and Alex in their room at Enchantment Resort.







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