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

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

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

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

sam and steven { part III }

the reception! from where we left off on { part II }...

venue: the shelton vacation home
wedding dress: cymbeline paris
makeup: liz margin
hair stylist: jenny cho
coordination: elizabeth west duffey
floral: from the flower mart in L.A.
catering: simply delicious catering

sam and steven's full wedding day story slideshow.

this was one of the most fun wedding receptions we've been to... check out the images and you'll see why!

grandpa shelton enjoying celebratory cigar



the wedding was filled with music from family and friends... what a great way to make your reception personal ... it helps when you have really talented friends and family too.



this is our favorite part of the reception! as you saw in part II, sam and steven are fun and love to goof around... well, steve started singing a song to sam, and sam picked it up and it became a duet... the best part is the song! it was "the time of my life," you know the one from the movie "dirty dancing"... and the crowd went wild! it was even more fun because of the fact that sam can really sing, and, well, steven tries hard... :)

btw, sam was chosen to create one of several versions of a song for the soundtrack for the recent movie the inglorious basterds. quentin tarantino only wanted the best of the several versions he commissioned to be made, and when he heard them all, without hesitation chose sam's. ironically, they are friends anyway, so he was happy to have chosen it. here's the video: the man with the big sombrero.











~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

the bride's cafe, { Heather+Matt featured }

yesterday we got a nice little surprise. Janie at the bride's cafe honored us by featuring Heather+Matt's uniquely sedona wedding :)

click here to see heather+matt's wedding story slideshow, and click here to see our blog entry for their wedding.

thanks, Janie :)

~xoxo~
katrina+andrew
All images copyright 2000-2008, Sedona Bride | Katrina + Andrew Fine Art Photojournalism
Accepting Commissions Worldwide

In Style Weddings Style School, Joy+Josh featured

we are quite excited to see that Joy+Josh's wedding has been featured on In Style Weddings Style School, and will also appear in an upcoming issue of the magazine.

click here to see Joy+Josh's wedding story slideshow, and click here to see our blog entry for their wedding.

thanks for choosing us to work with you, Joy+Josh. your kindness and friendship continues to amaze us :)

~xoxo~
katrina+andrew
All images copyright 2000-2008, Sedona Bride | Katrina + Andrew Fine Art Photojournalism
Accepting Commissions Worldwide

jennifer and kenneth { slideshow }

jennifer and kenneth were married on the hillside lawn at l'auberge de sedona... the kids at this wedding could not have been cuter and jennifer and kenneth couldn't have looked more amazing. they are a gorgeous couple with a adorable family!

special thanks to our very talented friend cameron clark for second shooting with katrina that day. it was great to have you and your creative, photojournalistic eye, there.

...and here is a list of the vendors that made the day even more beautiful:

venue: l'auberge de sedona
floral and lighting: events by showstoppers
cake artist: sedona cake couture
make up and hair: patricia vega
dj and sound: sedona sounds

stay tuned for a full blog post with all the good beautiful details and moments. in the meantime, please enjoy their wedding day slideshow... click on the image below or click here to see their wedding in a new window.

jennifer and kenneth, thank you so much for having us be a part of your wedding day. you are both very sweet, and you are blessed with the most amazing family and friends. we really enjoyed working with you :)

~xoxo~
katrina

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

sam and steven { part II }

here are some fantastic details from where we left off on { part I }...

venue: the shelton vacation home
wedding dress: cymbeline paris
makeup: liz margin
hair stylist: jenny cho
coordination: elizabeth west duffey
floral: from the flower mart in L.A.
catering: simply delicious catering

sam and steven's full wedding day story slideshow.

almost ceremony time! the light was gorgeous!

andrew and i were thinking that her sister, marley shelton, seemed so familiar... that's because we had been watching the tv show eleventh hour, in which she stared.



we love that they had a grown up ring bearer! how fun!



sam and her dad checking out the crowd and ceremony site before their long walk to steven.



this wedding was full of personal touches... they made their own chuppah...



short wedding ceremonies seem to be so popular right now... but this ceremony was on the longer side and was very refreshing as we had plenty of time to watch the crowd for great expressions and moments.



and sam's family and friends were so very talented... music as well as poems read by dear friends and family were a big part of the ceremony.







the gorgeous setting... we look out on this same mountain from our sedona office... oak creek canyon is so beautiful.

just married!!!



andrew snuck this shot in from afar while sam and steven had a private moment... the body language and expression says so much...



the gorgeous newlyweds!









more details... lights her family strung from the trees and steven's matching green socks!



most of the details came from what they found on sam's grandfather's property there... old mason jars for the flowers, weathered buckets for to ice the drinks, and a *great* old red door used as a backdrop for a photo booth!



sam's beautiful sisters who are expecting!



the photo booth! when we had done a site visit with sam and steven we suggested a patterned fabric to hang for a photo booth and they came up with this old red door... we loved how it turned out. something about photo booths brings out the "silly" in everyone! :)

... { part III } coming shortly! :)

~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

jennifer and alfonso {slideshow}

jenny and alfonso, thank you so much again! you two are so sweet and loving... we are happy to have been a part of your wedding day :)

now get out a box of tissues! here's your wedding day story!

to see the slideshow, click on the image below or click here to see their wedding in a new window.

venue: Tlaquepaque Village
coordination: Laura Lane of Sacred Unions
floral: Bliss Extraordinary Floral
cake artistry: Sedona Sweet Arts
ceremony officiant: Andrew Murphy

~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

sam and steven { part I }

we're going to start off with some beautiful prep images from the first half of the day...

venue: the shelton vacation home
wedding dress: cymbeline paris
makeup: liz margin
hair stylist: jenny cho
coordination: elizabeth west duffey
floral: from the flower mart in L.A.
catering: simply delicious catering

sam and steven's full wedding day story slideshow.

sam is an actress with a gorgeous name fit for a star... samantha sky shelton, and now she's a davis!! steven is a writer, and they both live in hollywood. sam and steven are the most down to earth, crazy funny, and friendly people you could ever meet! being in the hollywood scene, sam became friends with celebrity hairstylist jenny cho... we thought it was so sweet to have this friend be apart of the preparation and early day fun, while still having such an important role....

the handsome groom... and his adorable niece...

we love it when family heirlooms can be incorporated into weddings... below are sam's grandmother's garters, and then the earrings her sister wore on her wedding day.

sam sporting a great pair of wedge coach shoes...

everyone stayed at the briar patch inn, which has adorable cabins... sam and the girls got ready in a gorgeous cabin called casa de piedra ... the walls are constructed from large, round, river rocks, which gives a rustic feel... there was plenty of window light for the make up artist and lovely light for photography as well!

the bridal party, which consisted of sam's three sisters, and her two sweet nieces.

this laid back, eclectic wedding, was detailed with flowers in mason jars, hand made ring bearer pillow (accompanied by a adult ring bearer), signs drawn with love leading guests to the wedding, long family-style tables with simple white linen and butcher paper, and an old red barn door they had found on site that we used as a backdrop for a photobooth.

what a great idea and perfect drink for an actress ... from Francis Ford Coppola's winery, champagne in a can! which also makes a cute detail and accent of color.

...next installment coming right up :)

~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

Jennifer and Alfonso { duende }

Duende is a Spanish ( of Spain) word that has many translations, but most affectionately means a certain kind of magic. James A. Michener goes into a nearly 10 page soliloquy in his book, Iberia, explaining the mystique behind the uniquely Spanish word, where he cites myriad uses and contexts for it. It is never a bad word.

Jennifer and Alfonso exemplify this word nicely. They have so much fun together and look at each other in a special way that indicates to everyone around them just how in love they are.

venue: Tlaquepaque Village
coordination: Laura Lane of Sacred Unions
floral: Bliss Extraordinary Floral
cake artistry: Sedona Sweet Arts
ceremony officiant: Andrew Murphy

Be sure to check back in this week to view their full wedding day slideshow.

Jennifer's gorgeous Cabo dress by Watters.

Jennifer's parents helping her with the veil... the mantilla veil is so classic and beautiful.

Tlaquepaque, a place like no other in Arizona... it's romantic, rustic and takes you to a different world.

Jennifer's fabulous bouquet by Bliss Extraordinary Floral ... the handle was created custom for Jennifer and was quite remarkable. The delicate color palette delivered through the floral, stationary, and decor was so elegant.

Jennifer looking spectacular...

The intimate chapel at Tlaquepaque ... the light danced through a corner window as the music from the gold harp floated through the air.

Just married!!

Beauty is definitely in the details... coordination was flawlessly performed by Laura Lane of Sacred Unions ... she went as far as having the table linens pressed (we often see fold lines at weddings on the rental linens) and even had the parking posts concealed in matching fabric.

Isn't this back drop gorgeous? The pretty cake by Donna at Sedona Sweet Arts matched the color theme perfectly.

Some of our favorite images from short a portrait session we did before the reception began...

Tlaquepaque gets magical after the sun sets.. receptions on the Calle Independencia are among our favorite.

Pure joy...

Jennifer and Alfonso... thank you so very much for letting us be a part of your gorgeous wedding day!! We greatly enjoyed you and your families. You are very blessed.

~xoxo~
katrina+andrew

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

{ casando ideias } Kim+Rick featured

Bertie Mansfield, the publisher of Brazilian wedding blog { casando ideias } sent us a note the other day asking if she could feature Kim+Rick's wedding on her fantastic blog. Having been fans for a long time we were happy to oblige! Check it out :)

Oh, one more thing... The blog is published in the Portuguese and English languages, so it covers a pretty wide audience, and offers information and tidbits on everything 'wedding.' Beautiful blog, Bertie! And, a big ' obrigado' from us :)

~xoxo~
katrina+andrew
All images copyright 2000-2008, Sedona Bride | Katrina + Andrew Fine Art Photojournalism
Accepting Commissions Worldwide

Sam and Steven {sneak peek}

We L-O-V-E Sam and Steven! Our little sneak peek image is one of our favorites from the day... so romantic and sweet....Aren't they a gorgeous couple? Wait until you see the rest of the images of their wedding in Sedona along Oak Creek!

More images coming soon!

~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

Kim and Rick {intimate wedding}

Kim and Rick had a small intimate wedding ceremony and lunch reception at Andrea of Sedona Cake Couture's gorgeous home. Kim is a successful local real estate professional and decided to locally have her wedding in Sedona. As you will see from their images... a small wedding does not mean compromising beautiful images or a day full of meaningful moments.

To see their wedding story, click on the image below or click here to see their wedding in a new window.



Kim and Rick, thank you so much for having me be part of your sweet wedding.

~ Katrina ~

A few of my favorite images from the 3 hour shoot...

The handsome couple...



Kim's dress was custom made... the seamstress took Kim's favorite aspects of three dresses and created a one of a kind original. The back is my favorite part.





Kim bought these champagne glasses almost 10 years ago in 2000... she saw them and knew someday she would get married... so sweet... you can see the year 2000 on the bottom of the glass on the image to the right.



The gorgeous patio at Andrea's home and the elegant wedding cake and family style plates of delicious food catered by Cucina Rustica.





Rick and his beautiful daughters... we love to get candid moments during the family portrait session... of course there is another picture of everyone looking at the camera but these images below I'm sure say so much more about their character and relationship.



Off to Red Rock Crossing for some romantic portraits of the newlyweds ... for the very end or May it was unseasonably cool... it had been raining a few days before and that made for great images with reflections.

~xoxo~
katrina+andrew

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

Veronica and Olivier { L'amour }

With just their immediate family, Veronica and Olivier traveled from Canada to have their wedding in Sedona.

We were really excited to shoot in a new location in Sedona, an overlook near Air Port Mesa. Veronica is friends with Andrea of Sedona Cake Couture who just happens to have the most beautiful home with the perfect patio for a small reception.

Be sure to play the slideshow to see their unique Native American wedding ceremony and the fun, emotional, sweet moments that made up their beautiful day in Sedona ... to see this slideshow in a new window click here.






Their gorgeous boys... we loved their outfits with the white Converse shoes!! How fun!



How cute are they... Canadians always have the best style... Veronica is wearing a fantastic Nicole Miller dress... and who says the groom always has to wear a black tux and that the bride has to wear a white dress? They look amazing together.



Love this shot by Andrew...



... Andrew was shooting as the main photographer so Katrina was getting this overall shot while Andrew shot some portraits...





The kids at this wedding were adorable!!



Another shot Katrina shot while Andrew was covering the ceremony...









The kids joining in for some music and dancing after the ceremony... this is a great shot by Andrew..



And of course a gorgeous cake by Sedona Cake Couture...

Did we already mention how amazing Andrea's house is... it's like paradise...

Catering was provided by Fork in the Road... if happen to be in Sedona you *must* eat there... their food is spectacular!



The kids enjoying some great music by Artists in Rhythm our favorite local live band for weddings... they are always fantastic! What a classy way to have a sweet small wedding filled with big moments.



This is just a great moment Andrew got of Veronica and Olivier!

Congratulations Veronica and Olivier! You two are such a beautiful couple and so very much in love! Thank you for having us be a part of your day!!

~xoxo~
katrina+andrew

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

JunLi and Paul {warm whispers love}

Junli and Paul married along Oak Creek at the beautiful Creekside Inn, under a canopy of amazing Sycamore and Cottonwood trees.

The Creekside Inn provided the perfect setting for the bride and groom preparation, a unique and beautiful ceremony site 'tier' right on the edge of Oak Creek, and a fabulous reception on the lawn.

Jim and Ken, and their talented team at Events by Showstoppers, arranged all of the amazing floral and decor. Of particular uniqueness was the rose petal 'water pond' at the base of a gigantic Sycamore tree overlooking the ceremony.

The Weddings in Sedona team was super helpful and offered expert coordination services for the wedding. The talented Bobby Russell, of Sedona Sounds, played guitar for the ceremony processional, and DJ'd the night away with his great selection of music. Sedona Sweet Arts crafted the cake.



There are a ton of great moments in this wedding ... to see this slideshow in a new window click here.



Junli's mother is a jewelry designer and she created their gorgeous and unusual wedding bands... the image to the right is a pearl bracelet Junli created for her bridesmaides as well as an antique family ring.



Love this shot of Junli's dad watching the girls help Junli get ready... you can see them in the mirror. I like the layering and story telling aspect of the image.

Junli is a gorgeous bride!

Paul's mom helping him get ready...



The place "cards" were stones instead of paper...



We love love LOVED the creek stones used to outline the path to the ceremony as well as the very cute heart shapes filled with rose petals... very sweet.











Right after the ceremony Junli and Paul sneak a kiss while they wait for family and friends to gather for their group shot... a note to photography buffs... the shot on the right is not a filter or photoshop action... it's good old fashion knowledge of your shutter speed and how the camera works. The slow shutter speed made the outer area of the image blur ... I focused and zoomed in on Junli and quickly pulled the zoom out as I clicked the shutter. Kind of fun...



During the family portraits we always try to encourage and capture a real moment... not just the family looking into the camera for a formal shot but also fun shots like this one below.



Paul, with some help from his brother and groomsmen, put together the most amazing rock monoliths with a combination of red rock ( flagstones) and smooth creek bed river rocks. Since Paul is a math teacher, he got tricky with his knowledge of physics and math and unleashed the coolest set of monoliths using only the rocks' weight and balance to keep them together! What a cool idea...



Another angle on the pool of rose petals... it was inspired by their engagement... Paul had proposed to Junli on Oak Creek... he had his friend light dozens of candles and the floated down around Junli and Paul as Paul proposed... so sweet!



Delicious food by Simply Delicious Catering and an unusual and fun graphic cake by Sedona Sweet Arts.

The last shot of the night... be sure to check out the slideshow for all the fun moments during the reception...



~xoxo~
katrina+andrew

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

JunLi and Paul {sneak peek}

A few images to get everyone excited... this was another beautiful wedding and we've got a ton more images going up on the blog this week from this gorgeous wedding!

More images coming soon!

~xoxo~
katrina+andrew

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

Joy and Josh {sweet love}

Joy is an editor with In Style Weddings magazine ... you can only imagine how thrilled we were that she asked *us* to document her wedding!! The best part is that Joy and Josh are some of the sweetest people you'll meet. We really enjoyed them both!

A special hats-off to Karen Lynn of Sedona Wedding Planner, for orchestrating such a beautiful day. Her attention to detail, and ' the little things,' (from making sure the drinks and appetizers were served on her antique silver trays) to the big things (the complicated timeline) is very admirable.

Here is a list of the vendors and venues that helped make the day extra special...

Wedding coordination - Sedona Wedding Planner
Preparation venue for the girls - El Portal
Preparation venue for the guys - Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa
Ceremony location - Sedona Historical Museum
Floral and Decor - Events by Showstoppers
Cake Artist - Sedona Cake Couture
Reception - Tlaquepaque
Catering - Cucina Rustica

Be sure to view their wedding day love story in the slideshow (opens in a new window) or click on the image below to start their slideshow on this page... you would not want to miss all the laughs, moments and fun. :) Enjoy!



Andrew covering the guys while... Katrina was with the girls...



Love this shot...

We love to get the in between moments during formal portraits... Katrina's shot of the girls getting the baby to come over for the formal shot while Andrew captured a candid of the guys checking the time.



El Portal is a gorgeous property and a perfect backdrop for preparation pictures...



Joy arriving in the Bently....

Right before their first kiss as husband and wife! Check out their slideshow to see the rest... we captured a ton of great shots of the newlyweds walking down the aisle!

The colorful bouquet by Ken at Showstoppers.



Playing with depth at Tlaquepaque. There are so many beautiful backdrops and opportunities to make great images there... it's a photographers playground!

What would a wedding in Sedona be without pictures out in the red rocks? This spot is near Tlaquepaque... can you tell they like each other?



After sunset the sky turns different shades of blue... you can see how it intensifies as it gets darker into the evening. The shot on the left is the last light of the day... and the one on the right is about a half hour after dark.



Andrea's cupcake cake was so much fun!



The first dance, sleeping kids, great food from Cucina Rustica, and dancing fun... all halmarks of a great reception! This is one of our favorite reception venues to shoot! It's gorgeous and boy did this crowd love to dance!



Love, love, love this ending shot of the night... thanks so much Josh and Joy! We're so happy for you both!

~xoxo~
katrina+andrew

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

Joy and Josh {sneak peek}

The image below is the reason we love work! Joy and Josh had just waked down the aisle after their ceremony. It's a moment in time ... of pure love and elation... it's an image that will always remind Joy and Josh of their love for each other.

Images during their session out on the red rocks during cocktail hour...



More images coming soon!

~xoxo~
katrina+andrew

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

Heather and Matt { wedded bliss }

El Portal was the perfect retreat for Heather and Matt's intimate destination wedding.

Heather and Matt are super sweet, in love, gracious and have fabulous taste! We were so happy to be a part of your day and start our friendship together! Thank you so very much for having us be a part of your amazing wedding day!

Here is a list of the vendors that helped make the day extra special...

Venue - El Portal
Floral and Decor - Events by Showstoppers
Cake Artist - Sedona Cake Couture
Makeup Artist - Liz Margin
Wedding Dress - J.Crew
Live Music Trio - Artists in Rhythm

Be sure to view their wedding day love story in the slideshow (opens in a new window) or click on the image below to start their slideshow on this page... you would not want to miss all the laughs, moments and fun. :) Enjoy!





Heather's dress from J.Crew



The decor by Jim and Ken was just stunning... instead of just a center piece the inner side of the table was lined with a more free flow of gorgeous flowers. In pure Showstopper style, Jim used something unexpected ... mushrooms and birds nests with eggs and manzanita branches creating a truly whimsical and showstopping decor.



Love the long connected tables ... it makes it so much more intimate.



The schedule was tight, so while Katrina was covering the girls prep Andrew was able to get some shots of Matt getting ready.



It's very chic right now to have the brides shoes match the color of the grooms tie... they did it in pink.







The gorgeous rose petal carpet that led Heather and her dad to an anxious and happy Matt.



We love to catch moments on the faces of parents and loved ones... Heather's dad with a look of pure joy as he hands his daughter off to Matt one moment and then the next moment in tears.



Everyone always wants the kids to behave but we think it's so cute when they just are themselves and walk around during the ceremony... we caught this cute shot in the middle of the ceremony.



Just married!!



Rose petal fun!



The beautiful newlyweds!!





Matt is a cyclist so Heather got him these super cute cufflinks.





There are many fabulous things about El Portal... two of which are the picture perfect property and spectacular food.



Andrea's sugar flower peonies are intricate and beautiful. Look at this stunning cake and cake table!



Because everyone was staying at El Portal... after dinner the guests were able to change into comfy clothes and enjoy stories next to the bonfire. I can't think of a better way to end a wedding day than to relax with a wine, family and friends late into the night.



We're so happy for you both! Heather and Matt, thank you for being so sweet and fun to work with!

~xoxo~
katrina+andrew

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

Heather and Matt ~ sneak peek

just a little sneak peek of pure love ... and a few detail shots of their amazing reception floral.







~xoxo~
katrina+andrew

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

Kristin+Gino {elopement}

Kristin and Gino came in from Ontario, Canada, to tie the knot in style at the breathtaking Tlaquepaque Village right on Oak Creek in Sedona. The beautiful little chapel is perfect for a Sedona wedding elopement!

Karen Lynn, of Sedona Wedding Planner arranged all the details for Kristin and Gino, and performed the short and sweet ceremony. Events by Showstoppers put together the most colorful and amazing bouquet and boutaineere for Kristin and Gino.

Kristin and Gino, it was very nice to get to know you! We wish you all the best in years to come :) Congratulations on your beautiful wedding in Sedona.

Here are a few of my ( Andrew's) favorites from the shoot. Enjoy!

xoxo
~~ katrina wallace + andrew mejia ~~

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Together At Last ~ Brianna and David

After first meeting and getting to know each other in New York City, Brianna and David later endured a long distance relationship between Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington, D.C. After a marriage proposal, and a lot of planning, they finally found themselves in Sedona on a beautiful spring day, surrounded by gorgeous red rock views and loved ones, as they tied the knot :)

You may have seen Brianna on a popular cable news network. She's a CNN congressional correspondent, which keeps her close to Washington, D.C. You probably have not seen David, but his work behind the scenes as a former Public Relations VIP for MTV undoubtedly contributed to it maintaining its status as an icon of pop culture.

Their wedding was not only symbolic of Brianna and David finally being able to be together in Washington, D.C., but probably most importantly served as a coming together of two amazing individuals and families through marriage. We have to say, Brianna and David make a great couple! We're so happy for you both!!

Here is a list of the vendors that helped make the day extra special...

Event Coordination - Weddings In Sedona
Venue - Tlaquepaque Village
Floral - Bliss Extraordinary
Cake Artist - Sedona Sweet Arts
Makeup Artist - Liz Margin
Catering - Rosalie's of Sedona
Live Music - Smoot Mahooty
Transportation - Sedona Trolley

There are literally just too many great moments and details from this wedding... to see the full story of their wedding day be sure see their slideshow (opens in a new window) or click on the image below to start their slideshow on this page... Enjoy! :)











Love these candid moments Andrew got of Bri giving Dave's ring to his sister for safe keeping... super cute!



Moments before they saw each other for the first time on their wedding day!!!







After being dropped of at the trailhead, the guests had a little walk with big views to take before getting t0 the dramatic ceremony site.











We always ask our clients what is the *most* important image they would like captured on their wedding day and they said the kiss soooooo... here it is! Andrew was in "tight" and I got the overall shot with the views! You gotta love having a husband and wife team to document the wedding!!



Yay!!! Just married!!





Bri and Dave incorporated an old world Mexican feel into their wedding, with the gorgeous Tlaquepaque Village, delicious Mexican food, and a piñata filled with candies!

Pretty details from this super colorful wedding... from fun yellow parasols to a lovely "cigar" cake. Instead of table numbers, we liked how Bri and Dave used old post cards of Arizona cities. The Jerome post card, in particular, is special as that is where they found their fabulous band, Smoot Mahooty, in a biker bar. The band did an amazing job, especially since they had never played at a wedding! When they asked Smoot Mahooty to play at their wedding they said, "We're not a wedding band," and Bri and Dave said perfect!



Another really nice shot from Andrew during the mother/son, father/daughter dance. I love how it's layered and you can see Bri and her Dad dancing in the background. The expression on Dave's mom's face is just so sweet!





~xoxo~
katrina+andrew

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Milley and Doug { just the two of us }

Karen Lynn, of Sedona Wedding Planner, always does such an amazing job on elopements. She called us just about two weeks before Milley and Doug's wedding to see if we were available. Even though it was just the two of them, both Andrew and I documented the day and spent a few hours together from the preparation at a beautiful cabin at L'Auberge, to the Sedona wedding at Red Rock Crossing, and back to L'Auberge again.

Events by Showstoppers did a fabulous job on Milley and Doug's floral... the color pallet went perfectly with Doug's pastel purple tie and Milley's fabulous pastel blue shoes! And of course, Karen Lynn arranged for the beautiful classic Bently to chauffer Milley and Doug to and from Red Rock Crossing. Preparation for the elopement, and dinner afterwards, took place at the amazing L'Auberge de Sedona.

Milley was a fashion designer and has the most amazing taste in gowns and shoes. Her wedding gown is by Amsale. The shoes she wore with that gown are designed by Christian Louboutin, whose trademark signature is red soles.

Milley and Doug were just so cute together and we really enjoyed spending they day with them! Thank you two so much for having us be apart of such an intimate and beautiful day! We're so happy for you both :)

Click here to see the slideshow of Milley and Doug's beautiful Sedona elopement in a new window, or click below to see the slideshow right here on this page.



Here are some of our faves from the shoot. Enjoy!

xoxo
~~ katrina wallace + andrew mejia ~~
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Dana and Mark {elopement}

Recently I ( Andrew) was blessed with an opportunity to document a very short, but sweet, Sedona wedding elopement coordinated by JB, at Sedona Luxury Weddings.

Patricia Vega, as usual, did amazing work on the girls' hair and makeup... they actually got ready at Patricia's home, which is just a minute away from Red Rock Crossing where the ceremony took place.

Here are some favorites from the shoot. Enjoy!

xoxo
~~ katrina wallace + andrew mejia ~~

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{ elopement } kathryn and carlos

Our sweet friend, JB, at Sedona Luxury Weddings, contacted us about the intimate elopement of Kathryn and Carlos. It was wonderful to spend a few hours with them and their family and friends to document their nuptials. Kathryn's brother took a leave of absence from his duties in Afghanistan to be with them on their wedding day. It was truly a special day for everyone!

Pink Jeeps provided the transportation up the very bumpy Schnebly Hill Road.

Here are some of my faves from the short and intimate shoot. Enjoy!

xoxo
~~ katrina wallace + andrew mejia ~~

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Melanie and Phil - From Canada with Love

Katrina met Melanie, Phil, and their four beautiful girls, in Sedona to document their intimate elopement. All arriving in from Canada, the girls were surprised to learn that they would be participating in the declaration of vows between Melanie and Phil. It was truly a special day for everyone!

Margaret VanDamme, of VanDamme Weddings, officiated the beautiful ceremony and helped coordinate all the vendors. Brian David did a fantastic job playing guitar during the ceremony, as well as guitar accompaniment while Phil's oldest daughter sang Ave Maria during the ceremony.

Lastly, Melanie and Phil chose the chapel at Tlaquepaque Village for their ceremony. The perfect place to tie the knot!

Congratulations Melanie and Phil! We're so happy for you all!

xoxo
katrina+andrew

The girls all prepared a reading for the ceremony... we love this storytelling image of sisters practicing through the window...

and this photo of the girls helping each other with what they would write.... we also love this photo for the layers ... if you carefully look not only is it an image of the speech being written but you can also see the reflection of the girls faces in the glass....

Phil's daughter helping him get ready...

an emotional and moving ceremony...

we love the layers in this image as well... Phil is signing the marriage certificate but also layered in the background is Melanie kissing her daughter...

Melanie looking up to hear the church bells ringing in celebration of their marriage...

We always take time to get a great family photo... there are a lot of other images that are more portrait like... you know... the kind where everyone has their "photo" smile on... but we always wait for that perfect more lively and unique moment where everyone is relaxed and having fun.

Ok, so the girls where throwing the bouquets in the background WITHOUT any suggestion from Katrina... how fun is that!

... the happy family ...

the gorgeous newlyweds!

how perfect is the body language in this image?! pure love!

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Gail and Harry { to love again }

I (Katrina) was so blessed to document Gail and Harry's wedding. Gail is the mother of one of my best friends Jenni. Jenni is a wonderful photographer and when she and her mother asked me to document the wedding ceremony in Sedona and romantic portraits out on the red rocks I was thrilled and honored!

Thank you so much Gail and Harry for having me be a part of such a blessed day.

xoxo
katrina+andrew



Some gorgeous moments during the ketubah signing...





Jenni and her beautiful family!!!



Harry looking dashing!

This is an image I snuck of them when they were not looking (my favorite type of image!) ... they were looking at each other like this all day! So in love!!

Pretty floral arrangements by Bliss Extraordinary Floral...



I LOVE this cake topper!!! It's perfect for Harry and Gail. This fun cake was created by Sedona Sweet Arts.



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Tara and Micah ~ Style Me Pretty's Little Black Book Blog

Yesterday we got the surprise that Tara and Micah's beautiful wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty's Little Black Book Blog. Go check it out when you get a chance :)

Click here to see Tara and Micah's wedding story slideshow, and click here to view their original post on our blog.



Blessings,
Katrina + Andrew
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Junli and Paul { in love }

Junli and Paul had the most romantic engagement story! They are lovers of Oak Creek Canyon and Paul proposed to Junli on the creekside... to Junli's surprise he had a friend light dozens of floating candles and floated by them as he proposed. How romantic! :) Too bad it wasn't photographed! :) But I've got some awesome engagement photos here. We of course went to Oak Creek for these images.

Thanks so much Paul for being such a trooper throughout the day! I think you both are going to love these images!! The motorcycle was great! I'm so glad you decided to add it to the shoot.

We can't wait to photograph your wedding this May!

Enjoy!
katrina+andrew





















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Kristin and Jason ~ Enchanted

Kristin and Jason were married at the beautiful Enchantment Resort in Sedona, Arizona.

Tucked away between the mountains of Sedona, in Boynton Canyon, this couple celebrated their nuptials with family and friends from around the country. From the preparation, to the ceremony, and then on to an intimate family dinner, this family enjoyed each others' company at the resort, ending the cool night with a star-gazing party given by the professionals at Evening Sky Tours.

Expert coordination and officiation of the day's events were provided by Heart of Sedona Weddings. Floral and decor was provided by the talented team at Events by Showstoppers. Live classical guitar performed by Brian David.

We want to extend a big ' Thank You!' to Kristin and Jason and their family for choosing us to document the day's events! :)

Enjoy!
katrina+andrew

View their wedding day slideshow story here:


Or, click here to view the slideshow in a new window.



























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Kristin and Jason ~ sneak peek

Thank you for your patience over the holidays, Kristin and Jason :) Can't wait for you to see the rest! The slide show is coming right up. Enjoy!

xoxo
katrina+andrew



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Kara and Chris ~ A Celebration of Family

We absolutely love Kara... we've known her for several years now as she has been the Catering Sales Manager at L'Auberge. We always love working with her and we were so excited when her wedding day came! We of course jumped at the chance to document her intimate wedding.

We're so excited for you, Kara and Chris! Thank you for letting me be a part of your wedding day!

Karen Lynn of Sedona Wedding Planner officiated the beautiful ceremony. The gorgeous cake matched Kara's flowers perfectly and was of course created by Andrea Blaut at Sedona Cake Couture. The colorful floral arrangements were created with love by Jim and Ken at Events by Showstoppers.

Enjoy! :)


Click here to see Kara and Chris' wedding day story slideshow in a new window.




Patricia Vega did a fabulous job on hair and makeup.





The gorgeous couple!!







Kara and her son walking down the aisle... too cute!!



The ceremony was held on Andrea Blaut's magical patio...





The fabulous cake!!! and gorgeous floral arrangements!





Everyone participated to make this day truly special ... below is Jim of Showstoppers Floral and Schelli of Taltos Video.



Brian David is an amazing guitarist! His picture below as well as a fun shot of Andrea and Karen and of course who could resist putting up a shot of Max the dog! :)





Mitchell and Brooklyn .... they were so very cute!



The happy family!!



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Nina and Brian ~ Elopement

Nina and Brian were married at Red Rock Crossing in Sedona, Arizona.

This day was long in the making for Nina and Brian, and we could not be happier for them both! Their love and warm spirit were contagious to everyone around them, and their smiles for each other were incessant. The two witnesses in attendance with them are the friends that introduced them to each other several years ago.

Nina and Brian were crazy about their wedding vendors, especially Karen Lynn. She provided fantastic coordination, and served also as the officiant for their Sedona wedding. The floral and decor arrangements were created by Events by Showstoppers.

We just want to say thanks so much for having us document these moments for you, Nina and Brian. :)

Click here to launch their wedding-story slideshow in a new window, or click below to start the show right here on the blog. Enjoy!



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Jayna and Dan ~ I Love You By and By

Jayna and Dan were married at the creekside resort L'Auberge de Sedona under a canopy of Sycamore branches.

It could not have been a more beautiful day, and this couple basked not only each other in their tremendous warmth and love, but also their family and loved ones who came from many locations far and wide to attend this wedding.

The floral and decor arrangements were crafted by Events by Showstoppers. The tasty cake was made by Andrea Blaut at Sedona Cake Couture. Fantastic live acoustic guitar performance was put on by Artists in Rhythm.

Jayna and Dan, it was amazing to see the completion of your family circle when you put the rings on each other's fingers. Thanks so much for having us document these moments for you :)

Again, as mentioned in Kim and John's post below, because we have to be out of the country on short notice to be with family in a critical moment, we are only going to be able to post the slideshow for now. So, below is the slideshow. You can click it to start it right here on the blog, or, you can click here to launch it in a new window. Enjoy!



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Kim and John ~ Splendor on the Green

Kim and John were married at the beautiful Sedona Golf Resort on October 25, 2008.

We had a great time spending our day shooting with this couple and their family and friends. The highlights of the day were most definitely their first meeting, and then the very emotional ceremony.

Pastor Ed Reyes officiated the ceremony, offering a great message with the vows. Floral and decor were arranged by Events by Showstoppers. The cake was made by Sedona Cake Couture. DJ Bobby Russell rocked the house with his great music arrangements.

Kim and John, thank you so much for having us document your wedding day! It was a lot of fun for us, and we know it was a great day for you two as well :)

Lastly, because we have to be out of the country on short notice to be with family in a critical moment, we are only going to be able to post the slideshow for now. So, below is the slideshow. You can click it to start it right here on the blog, or, you can click here to launch it in a new window. Enjoy!



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Kim and John ~ sneak peek

...stay tuned :)

xoxo
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Jill and JJ ~ October Love

Jill and JJ enjoyed celebrating their nuptials, with family and friends from all around the country, on a beautiful autumn day at L'Auberge de Sedona along Oak Creek here in Sedona. JJ's uncle performed his first wedding ceremony and gave a great message.

This gorgeous couple made our job so easy because they were constantly in their own space, and really enjoying the magic of their wedding day. They were full of smiles, laughs, glances, tears, and happiness for one another... :)

This was a great group to work with, and they all treated us like family right away. Jill and JJ, thanks for having us there to document your wedding, it was really our pleasure to work with you!

Margaret Van Damme expertly coordinated this event. The delicious and beautiful cake was made by Donna at Sedona Sweet Arts. The impeccable floral and decor were designed by Events by Showstoppers.

Enjoy! :)



Click here to see Jill and JJ's wedding day story slideshow in a new window.

Patricia Vega did a fabulous job on hair and makeup.







The beautiful bride...









The handsome groom...



Their "first sight" meeting...





We love this series ... they are just too cute together!



A great unposed detail by Andrew...



These two below are by Katrina... we just love finding the found details during a wedding day... they tell a story with out being contrived or set up. These types of images really help the viewer feel like they were there... I'm sure the super cute kids JJ and Jill will have someday will love looking through their parents wedding pictures!











Another great shot by Andrew...







Katrina's favorite shot of the day...







Loving on each other during the first dance...



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Jill and JJ ~ sneak peek

More to come from this gorgeous couple's wedding :)

xoxo
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Remi and John ~ Across Two Oceans

Remi and John made Sedona the destination to celebrate their nuptials, bringing family and friends from Japan, Arizona, Great Britain, and from everywhere in between.

Preparation for Remi and the bridal party started at the Light House, an amazing private residence hidden away off the beaten path, surrounded by red rocks. The ceremony took place at the Sedona Heritage Museum, which features a rustic setting with a big red rock formation as the back drop. The cocktail hour and reception both took place at Tlaquepaque, a cute replica of a seaside Mexican village.

Karen Lynn, of Sedona Wedding Planner, provided full service planning and coordination for this amazing wedding.

The first image is Remi and John's slideshow. Just click on the first image to play it here on the blog, or click here to see it in a new window.

Congratulations Remi and John :) Enjoy the images!



We absolutely loved the Japanese touches that were added to the wedding... Remi's mother made the basket below and decorated it with Mizuhiki in the shape of a Japanese crane. Mizuhiki is made from rice paper and is given at special occasions such as weddings. The crane symbolizes faithfulness. It is said that a pair of cranes remain faithful all of their lives to one another, even after one passes on.



The chalk board at the Light House rental home in Sedona always makes for fun pictures. The kids had fun decorating this one.





How cute is John's expression below? LOVE it :)



Showstoppers Floral did an AMAZING job creating this huge Torii made from bamboo, rope and wood nails. We love how passionate Jim and Ken are about their work. The dimensions of the Torii looked exact. The Japanese view the Torii as a gateway to a sacred space. What a beautiful touch and what a wonderful way to incorporate Japanese tradition to Remi and John's ceremony!



...not a dry eye in the audience :)









A few quick portraits before the sun sets over the red rocks...





The details on this wedding were so unique. Folded paper cranes, candles, and flowers, dangled from the centerpieces made from manzanita branches. Each table number was marked by Japanese kanji characters in addition to the English numbers.

The back side of Remi and John's chairs were decorated with Shimenawa, which are are made of braided straw rope. Shimenawa is traditionally used as a marker for a sacred space.

Remi and her mother put so much thought and energy into these impressive details.



The beautiful wedding cake below is by Andrea Blaut at Sedona Cake Couture... the orchids and branches on the cake are made from sugar but look so realistic.



And of course, the Calle de Independencia at Tlaquepaque is just one of the most amazing locations to have a reception. It's so romantic there. Below are a few image from Remi and John's first dance.



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Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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Remi and John ~ sneak peek

Here's a preview of images from Remi and John's wedding. Can't wait to show you the rest :)

xoxo
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Tracy and Justin ~ Stealing Away

Like a lot of our clients, Tracy and Justin were looking to plan a destination wedding. Options for their wedding, aside from Sedona, even included Big Sur... Andrew and I LOVE northern California and would LOVE to shoot a wedding there. But they settled on just eloping to Sedona ( which isn't too bad, is it?). It was just the two of them, with the gorgeous red rock views as a backdrop, for their ceremony and two photographers as their witnesses.

Karen Lynn of Sedona Wedding Planner helped them arrange all the details, as well as officiating their ceremony.

We can't believe that we were out shooting just a week-and-a-half after our baby Elise was born! We were so very blessed with a healthy pregnancy and a quick delivery. And we couldn't have done it without our sweet understanding clients as well! Thank you Tracy and Justin! We hope you enjoy the images! I'm sure your friends and family are so very excited to be part of your wedding day through these images!

Click here to see Tracy and Justin's wedding day slideshow. Thanks for leaving your comments by clicking on the ' We Welcome Your Comments' link below :)































Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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lifestyle images with Meghan and Matt and the kids

Wow was it a hot summer day when I got to spend a bit of time with Meghan and Matt and their 3 adorable kids... Bear... the oldest dog was so so sooo adorable. It was so fun to see Meghan outside of work and also to meet her sweet family.

Meghan is the fabulous event coordinator at L'Auberge de Sedona Resort and Spa, and Andrew and I have so loved getting to know her during the past year.

Here are a few pictures of from our visit at Red Rock Crossing... not only was it really hot, but there were a TON of bugs ... but, we all managed to have some fun anyway!

Thanks so much, Meghan and Matt, for spending some time away from work with me!

~ xoxo ~
Katrina

Meghan and Matt are such a cute couple...



Isn't Bear adorable?









My favorite shot...



Blessings,
Katrina + Andrew
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Paula and Hans ~ Love That Boy, Love The Girl

Paula and Hans were married at Tlaquepaque Chapel on a rainy summer day in Sedona, Arizona.

We got together with them a few days before the wedding to shoot their "day after session" before their wedding... it was great because Paula was able to try out her hair and makeup artist before the wedding and we were able to go to a location we would not have had time for on the wedding day. Having already shot their pictures before the wedding, it freed them up to really enjoy the day with their guests and family.

With Monsoon season in full swing, Paula and Hans tied the knot between heavy drops of rain under a sky full of marvelous thunderhead clouds. Paula got ready at El Portal, an amazing luxury inn a short distance off of Oak Creek.

After a short and very sweet ceremony at Tlaquepaque Chapel, the wedding party went back to El Portal for cocktail hour. For dinner, Paula and Hans treated their guests to a Texas-style barbecue by the amazing chef at El Portal.

Paula and Hans were so happy and full of smiles, tears of joy, and hugs and love for their family and friends. It was truly a pleasure to be there to document this fun group!

The artistic floral and decor were put on by the amazing team at Events by Showstoppers. The delicious cake was made by cake artist Andrea Carusetta-Blaut at Sedona Cake Couture.

Click here to see Paula and Hans' wedding day slideshow. Thanks for leaving your comments below by clicking on the ' We Welcome Your Comments' link below :)

Look! Real keys! It beats having the plastic keys all the hotels have these days... real keys at a resort is so romantic!



The left shot is Andrew's take on the hanging dress shot... the right is Katrina's take of the dress shot in a reflection... which one do you all like better?



We're loving this layered shot Andrew took... I love that you can see Paula's mom helping AND see Paula putting on her earrings AND that you can see her maid of honor so excited in the background... awesome image Andrew! ( thanks honey! :) ~andrew )









While Katrina was with the girls...



Andrew was with the guys...















El Portal is gorgeous... we'll put up a details collage in another post...



These images are from their "day after" session... shot before their wedding at Cathedral Rock...

















Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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Paula and Hans ~ sneak peek

...more to come! Enjoy!

~ xoxo ~







Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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Rebecca and Jason ~ Creekside Bliss

Rebecca and Jason were married at L'Auberge de Sedona on a serene creekside setting along Oak Creek in Sedona, Arizona.

Part of what made this day so fun were their two kids; their fun and charming black labrador dogs. The dogs played a key ingredient in the bridal party as the ring bearers, and also provided a good laugh as they made their way up the flower carpet aisle, with a few licks and pants for the wedding guests along the way.

Rebecca and Jason are a hilarious couple made just for each other. They have special smiles and glances for each other constantly, and are incessantly teasing one another and laughing. They made a gorgeous bride and groom!

The artistic floral and decor were put on by the amazing team at Events by Showstoppers. The delicious cake was made by cake artist Andrea Carusetta-Blaut at Sedona Cake Couture. Live music at the reception was performed by Sedona's amazing jazz combo Artists in Rythm. Hair and makeup was done by Liz Margin. Pastor Ed Reyes of Beautiful Sedona Weddings performed a beautiful ceremony.

Last but not least, the day came off without a hitch with the wedding coordination of Karen Lynn of Sedona Wedding Planner.

Click here to see Rebecca and Jason's wedding day slideshow. Thanks for leaving your comments below by clicking on the ' We Welcome Your Comments' link below :)

Gorgeous wedding invitations made by Rebecca's mom...



The shot on the left is a prep shot Andrew took of Jason getting his tie just perfect, while Katrina was photographing Rebecca having fun with her girls.



A gorgeous pair of Manolo Blahniks... a favorite shoe choice for brides.



One thing we LOVE about documenting a wedding day are all the wonderful expressions family and friends have. They are just priceless. The image to the left is of Rebecca's sister obviously so excited for her sister. Katrina really nailed this one at the perfect moment...



The beautiful bride...



The image to the left was taken with Katrina's new 24 f/1.4 lens... She loves it a little too much! :)







The ring dogs (aka, the kids)... well behaved and keeping the rings safe until the ring exchange... we loved that Rebecca and Jason included them... We had our dog Fogerty, a yellow lab, be the ring bearer for our wedding over 7 years ago! So we love the idea!



A fabulous shot Andrew got right after their first kiss...



Katrina got this great shot right after the ceremony... you can really feel the happiness of the moment.



Rebecca, Jason, and the kids...



The bridal party looking great in their brown tones... the colors went so well with the greenery of the creekside, as well as out on the red rocks.



Another two stellar shots from Andrew...











All the wonderful details and floral work... the cake from Sedona Cake Couture was gorgeous .... and we loved that they included a special doggy cake!





Thank you Rebecca and Jason for letting us be a part of your beautiful wedding day!! Enjoy the images!!

Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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Jane and Peter ~ Intimate Gathering

Jane and Peter were married in the heart of the red rocks at Merry Go Round on Schnebly Hill. It was a beautiful June day here in Sedona, and Jane and Peter were just so excited to be getting married! You can really see how much they love each other in these images.

Jane's day started at the luxurious Sedona bed and breakfast Adobe Grand Villas. JB at Sedona Luxury Wedding recommended this fabulous bed and breakfast and provided day of coordination.

Pink Jeeps picked up Peter, the guests, and then Jane, so their first meeting would be as Jane walked down a red rock aisle. The road to the top of Schnebly Hill is very rough and bumpy, so it was definitely an adventure for their guests, who are probably more accustomed to the potholes in New York City... :)

Their intimate and casual reception was held at the Redstone Cabin ... the food and service was impeccable! Jane and Peter had about 20 guests, so the Redstone Cabin was just perfect for their cocktail hour in a private patio, and then dinner in their intimate dinning room.

Congratulations to Jane and Peter! You had a beautiful wedding in Sedona and we are so very happy for you both! Thank you for letting us document your day!

Click here to see Jane and Peter's wedding day slideshow.



I love these shots Andrew got of Jane interacting with her mom... intimate moments like these are timeless and are the types of storytelling images we love to capture.



This is an image I shot of Jane talking with her dad by phone... he was not able to make it because of health reasons and I loved that they were together as a family even though physically apart.





Look at this bathroom! The bathroom in the villas at the Adobe Grand were as big as our bedroom. The rooms are all custom created and decorated and just fabulous. As photographers we love the rooms because of the natural light... so pretty!



Very pretty floral work from the ladies at Bliss Extraordinary Floral.













...you know you're in Arizona when rattlesnake appetizers are served :)





As always, we would love for you to leave your comments! Just click on the link below that says ' we welcome your comments!' Thanks :)

Blessings,
Katrina + Andrew
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Jane and Peter ~ sneak peek

~xoxo~










Blessings!
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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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Basia and Stacy ~ Roman Holiday

Basia and Stacy were married at Tlaquepaque in Sedona on June 2, 2008. It was a small and intimate wedding, with just close friends and family, and came off beautifully; not a detail left undone!

Basia and Stacy's style reminded us so much of the 1953 Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck classic Roman Holiday. Not only were Basia and Stacy's fashion sense, hair styles, and smiles, of that era, but their general demeanor and approach to everything, especially each other, was so classy and romantic! They even toasted each other at the reception with fabulous classical Waterford crystal champagne flutes, reminiscent of 1950's Italy. We couldn't resist the parallel :)

They were so fun to work with, too! They LOVE photography, and they are madly in love with each other, which always makes our job so easy!

Basia is an incredibly creative and talented person... she knew what she could handle and left the rest to professionals. She designed and put together all her beautiful floral decor, and made her gorgeous custom invitations.

And because we got together the day after their wedding for a more extensive shoot, Basia and Stacy were able to spend more time with their guests on the wedding day. Basia also got to try two different hairstyles and used it as a great excuse to have two different pairs of shoes :)

The preparation for the girls took place at one of our favorite bed and breakfasts in Sedona, El Portal. It's absolutely beautiful and the Governor's Suite has great lighting for make up and preparation images. It's just a 2 minute walk to Tlaquepaque. Two of our favorite locations to shoot weddings in Sedona!

Patricia Vega did an amazing job on the girls hair and makeup. Bobby at Sedona Sounds made sure everyone was having fun on the dance floor. Cucina Rustica had some amazing food prepared for the night. And last but not least, Sedona wedding planner Karen Lynn did a great job making sure the day went smoothly.

Congratulations Basia and Stacy!! It was a beautiful day and we're so happy for you both! Thank you for letting us be a part of your family for two days!

To see their full Roman Holiday slideshow story, which includes their day after session, click here.



I love that the girls are practicing dancing in the back ground as Basia gets her dress on... and again this is at the gorgeous bed and breakfast El Portal.



Here is Basia looking like she should be in a fashion spread. I love the classic and elegant look she put together for herself and her whole wedding.


Below is the wedding invitation she made! I'll do a full post with images of just the wedding invitations another day.



My favorite shot of the day... I just love the mood to this image...





Some more details ... can you believe how beautiful her bouquet is... she put it together the day before the wedding! Something I would definitely not suggest unless you used to be a florist... which she was.



This is another favorite of ours because it's a purely candid shot of the grandmother and her grandchildren. These kinds of images just get more meaningful as the years pass.





We just thought it was so cute that they were crying at the same time...







Basia's aunt is a professional costume designer so she helped Basia find the perfect dress and also made the most fabulous bustle I've ever seen. She put in dozens of pins to do this gorgeous bustle.







I think this shot is so romantic...



The reception took place in the Patio De Las Companas at Tlaquepaque... it's truly a beautiful venue...







And lastly, a couple of images from their day after session, which reminded us of the cute scene where Audrey is riding on the back of Gregory Peck's wimpy ( but cool!) little Vespa scooter, clutching onto him for dear life... :)


We hope you enjoyed the images!!

Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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Karen and Steve ~ sneak peek

Another teaser ... more images and a slideshow from this Sedona wedding to come!!!

~xoxo~













Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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Basia and Stacy ~ sneak peek

Just a teaser of some images from their wedding day and day after session... more to come later!

~xoxo~









Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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Tara and Micah ~ Train to Marrakesh

Tara and Micah were married at L'Auberge de Sedona resort in Sedona on May 18th, 2008.

Family and friends came from literally all over the world to attend this beautiful wedding. Both Tara and Micah are anthropologists, and so guests and colleagues of theirs from the Peace Corps and University of Arizona were in attendance.

Because Tara has spent so much time in Morocco, the cocktail hour and reception followed an amazing Moroccan theme. Just stepping into the reception area was like entering a new world, with amazing and vibrant colors!

The fabulous Liz Margin worked her magic on the makeup. Andrea Blaut made the **amazing** Moroccan style cake. Jim, Ken, and their team at Events by Showstoppers made the chuppah for the ceremony, and orchestrated the fabulous Moroccan themed floral and decor for the cocktail hour and reception.

Congratulations to the newly weds, Tara and Micah! We're so very very happy for you! Thanks for transporting us to your Marrakesh! It was an honor to be a part of your wedding day!

To see their full wedding day story view their slideshow here.



Tara wore a fabulous Angel Sanchez gown that was just perfect for her...







A detail of the bracelets Tara got all her sisters...



The bottom of Tara's bouquet is actually a beautiful bracelet from Morocco. Jim and Ken at Showstoppers are always great at adding beautiful and personal details to the floral work for their clients.





We love this shot from their "first sight" meeting ...



Andrew's shot of the shoes ...





Isn't this view gorgeous?







Tara and Micah did a fabulous job making their wedding actually theirs... it's always so personal and lovely when talented family or friends sing at weddings or at receptions.







Andrew catching their shadows on the ground...



Tara and Micah showing off some dance moves prepared for their first dance.





Tara has such gorgeous eyes!!



This is really a showstopper of a cake! Guests were taking pictures of it all night! And the tent and decor with the cake were all so nicely tied together. The details of the cake were made with wooden blocks that are used for patterning textiles and cloth, carefully pressed into the cake, and then hand painted by Andrea at Sedona Cake Couture.



I love that Tara and Micah made these table markers with names of cities in Morocco. Another fabulous personal touch from these worldwide travelers.



Their first dance...





Toasts from the sisters...



And a TON of details...



We hope you enjoyed the images!!

Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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Laura + Grant ~ Cool May Rains

Laura and Grant were married on May 24th, 2008, at L'Auberge de Sedona Resort. Amazingly enough, we had just had a glimpse of the Sedona summer heat the week before, but on this day it was cool and rainy; perfect respite from otherwise blistering Arizona heat :)

Hailing from Iowa, this couple actually attended high school together but did not really know each other. It was not until Grant went to a gathering of friends while visiting Iowa where he and Laura finally met through a common friend. From that moment on they knew it was meant to be!

Laura and Grant are such a fun couple and have an amazing chemistry. They have a certain smile, and 'look,' for each other that we felt really came across through the photography. All one of them has to do is look at the other and they are either melting away into each other's arms, or they are laughing hysterically at their own antics. We really enjoyed being with them!

Again, we have to sing praise because we are always blessed to have such fun clients; both our couples and their families! We felt like part of the gang almost immediately, and we were treated like family every step of the way. :) And really Laura was such a trooper... there were soooo many things that were difficult that day... mostly the really really really cold temperature... who would have known that it would be so cold on Memorial Day weekend in Arizona! But Laura and Grant were just so happy to be getting married and didn't sweat the small stuff.

A sincere 'Thank You!' to Laura and Grant for inviting us to document their wedding day! We wish you the best in your marriage, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

Patricia Vega worked her magic with hair and makeup for Laura and the bridal party. Events By Showstoppers orchestrated the floral work. Cake artist Andrea Blaut of Sedona Cake Couture made the tasty cake.

Here is a link to the slideshow of our favorites from Laura and Grant's wedding. As mentioned in a previous post, we're now showing our slideshows with larger images, so it may take just a little longer than normal to load into your browser. Hang tight, it's worth the wait!

Here are a few favorites from the day - Enjoy!









Andrew's awesome shot of Laura's reaction to seeing Grant for the firs time that day.



They actually could not contain themselves and ran towards each other... too sweet!!!







Katrina's shot below... loving her new 24mm 1.4 lens!





Wow... check out this beautiful ring!!



The beautiful bride...



Grant looking super happy to be getting married...





awww.....









The details...



Another awesome shot by Andrew below...





The first dance from above...





Below is a frame from the last few shots of the night... we can't begin to express how much extra lighting can help reception images... Showstoppers put up the beautiful lanterns and just really enhanced the mood and added depth to the images.

And of course, for those of you photography buffs out there, the lighting on Laura is by Andrew's off camera flash. Katrina took the image and has a bit of fill light from her on camera flash.



Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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Mary + Jim ~ A Midsummer Night's Dream

Mary and Jim were married on May 18th, 2008, at L'Auberge de Sedona Resort, along beautiful Oak Creek Canyon in Sedona. From the adorable children running around with crowns made from flowers and jewels, to Mary's flowing and gorgeous Vera Wang gown, and all the romance of the day, it reminded us of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Mary, Jim, and their families all came in to Sedona from around the country for this amazing wedding. Mary, in fact, changed her wedding location to Sedona after seeing our images and we were so very flattered when she told us! We do travel internationally for a limited number of weddings per year, so if you do love our photography but are not getting married in Arizona, don't hesitate to let us know. In fact, we've been known to work special rates for interesting destinations! :)

We had a pre-wedding shoot with Mary and Jim two days before their wedding and it was really fun. Having an engagement shoot or pre-wedding shoot is fantastic because it allows everyone to get to know each other and feel that much more comfortable on the wedding day, not to mention, you get some fun images with your sweetheart!

We truly enjoyed seeing Mary and Jim interact. They are so very much in love and it was so easy to take amazing pictures with how genuine and emotional they and their families were. And of course, super cute kids at a wedding is always a cherry on top for us! What an absolutely genuine and kind couple Mary and Jim are! It was such a beautiful beautiful day!

Judith Bloomfield, wedding planner of Sedona Luxury Weddings, coordinated the wedding. From getting the gift baskets for all the guests, making sure the day went smoothly and *trying* to keep it on time, to even getting Mary's dress dry cleaned and shipped back to her, JB handled it all.

Jim, Ken, and the talented team from Events By Showstoppers really went above and beyond on this wedding! The floral work, lighting, and hanging fabric on the walls, etc., were just amazing. Who else would think of using barrel cactus as a part of the centerpieces? They were just beautiful and went perfectly with Mary's cactus theme. Just wait til you see the images of the flower carpet at the ceremony... To die for! :)

Cake artist Andrea Blaut of Sedona Cake Couture made the super fabulous cake. Brian David played the amazing classical guitar for the ceremony. Bobby Russell of Sedona Sounds DJ MC'd the dancing during the reception.

Here is a link to the slideshow of Mary and Jim's enchanting wedding. We're now showing our slideshows with larger images, so it may take just a little longer than normal to load into your browser, but it's worth the wait!

Here are a few favorites from the day. Enjoy!







Mary's stunning Vera Wang dress was just perfect for her, and fun for Katrina and I to photograph too...!





Check out the crown and ring box Showstoppers made - they were definitely a hit!





A intricately designed carpet of rose petals? So very fabulous. Like something right out of a fairytail...



We think this shot of Mary's dad waving to her from the distance as she and the entourage arrived is just too sweet.







The light on the hillside of L'Auberge can sometimes be very harsh, but the slightly overcast day made for perfect light and visibility of the amazing red rock views.







Another example of how nice it is to have two photographers... this shot below is Katrina's, and the next shot just a moment later is taken on a long lens by Andrew.





The newlyweds!!! Congratulations Mary and Jim!!!!



Mary was definitely being a trend setter with having yellow as her color theme! We have a feeling we're going to be seeing a lot of yellow themed weddings in the magazines this year.



You gotta love classic cars used as transportation at weddings... how romantic!!





Cocktail hour on the Garden Side of L'Auberge... what a way to watch the sunset!



We LOVE photobooths.... the guests had a lot of fun with it too. Arizona PhotoBooth came up from Phoenix for the wedding and made a guest book with all the photo strips.



The barrel cactus centerpieces mentioned earlier. Isn't this room gorgeous?





Mary and Jim's reaction to the best man's toast.



And a TON of fun Greek dancing!



Last dance...





Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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Jennifer + Josh ~ L'Auberge de Sedona, Sedona, Arizona

Jennifer and Josh were married on May 17th, 2008, at L'Auberge de Sedona Resort.

It was a sunny and beautiful day as Jennifer, Josh, and their families began preparation for this amazing wedding. Jennifer has one super talented family! Her aunt did all the floral work and decor. Another family member Kerri, of Type A Events in the Phoenix area, coordinated the wedding and did a great job.

Jennifer is an event coordinator as well, orchestrating big corporate events worldwide, so as you can imagine, the details in this wedding were one of a kind.

She knew to leave makeup for a pro, and so commissioned Liz Margin work on she and the bridesmaids.

Jen was such a fun bride to work with ... you can really see her outgoing and beautiful personality in these images. And the kids at this wedding were so adorable!

Thank you so much, Jen and Josh, for being so fun to work with and letting us be a part of such a beautiful wedding day!

If you have some time to view their entire, spectacular, wedding-day story, here is a link to Jennifer and Josh's L'Auberge wedding slideshow.

Enjoy the images!









Jen had a seamstress take the lace from her mother's wedding dress and sew it onto the cover for the bible used during the ceremony, a shawl Jen could use if it got cold, and then also a ring pillow. What a great way to incorporate a personal touch, as well as heirloom pieces to pass down for generations!



Jen and Josh's wedding invitations... a calligrapher penned their names, and then a graphic designer incorporated it into the custom designed invitations.







Andrew got this shot of the shy but handsome groom...



The gorgeous bride just a few minutes before she saw Josh for the first time on the wedding day.



An example of how two photographers can capture awesome moments... for Jen and Josh's "first meeting" Andrew and I took two different angles. The image on the left is mine; I love Jen's super cute expression. The image on the right is Andrew's, with an equally sweet expression from Josh.



We **loved** all the work Jen put into the print collateral for this wedding. Every detail down to even the signs to guide guests to the ceremony site and reception site were designed and printed by a graphic designer. Talk about a branded wedding! Great job Jen!



A moment found of one of the kids playing in the aisle just before the ceremony began.



Another example of how Andrew and I split up to cover more moments. The two images below are mine and the next horizontal shot of the Jen and her brother walking towards their dad is Andrew's angle. So many moments can happen in the same time frame.



Andrew's image at the top of ceremony site, and then my shot from 40 feet away of Jen and her dad walking down a very long aisle.



They literally had a 5 minute ceremony... it went fast!



The happy newlyweds!



Jen and Josh taking a few moments "alone."




How gorgeous are these lanterns from Events by Showstoppers Floral?





All the fabulous details... in a green and white theme. We particularly liked the cookies in a box and cold milk by the door for guests to have as they left. See? Really there was no detail that was skipped. Jen and Kerri thought of it all!


Congratulations to Jen and Josh!



Blessings!
Katrina + Andrew
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Jackie and Eddie ~ Schnebly Hill Vista, Sedona, Arizona

Jackie and Eddie were married on May 11th, 2008, at the Schnebly Hill Vista. In true destination wedding form, Jackie, Eddie, and their families and guests came from all over the United States to attend this beautiful wedding.

The day began with Jackie's preparation at the Lighthouse (an amazing house rental in Sedona), and Eddie and his groomsmen's preparation at the retro Star Motel in uptown Sedona. Immediately after, the bride and groom and their many guests made the long and bumpy journey up to the Schnebly Hill Vista.

Once on top, the amazing views mesmerized all, and the touching wedding ceremony began. Both Jackie and Eddie had special smiles and tears of joy for each other the entire ceremony. The mood was perfectly set and nicely accented with the amazing classical guitar of Brian David, a local Sedona musician, who is also a good friend of the groom.

After a quick portrait session, we headed back down the mountain to Tlaquepaque for the dinner reception. For those of you that have seen Tlaquepaque's Calle de Independencia at night during a wedding, you know just how beautiful it is!

Live music was performed by Artists In Rhythm. We love when clients invest in a live band. Artists In Rhythm always keeps everyone on the dance floor. The coordination services by Karen Lynn of Sedona Wedding Planner were really well done. The logistics were really difficult for this wedding but everything went of smoothly. It's always good to have a coordinator to keep the stress off of the bride. The floral and decor (including the uplights) were by Jim and Ken of Events By Showstoppers. Their team, as usual, did an great job with the event design.

Here is a link to Jackie and Eddie's Sedona wedding slideshow. Enjoy the images!