This is what Sedona is all about. I am always excited when I see the gorgeous photography of Cameron Clark of Cameron + Kelly Studios. Cameron sent over this stunning image taken a couple of weeks ago when Sedona had its first snow of the year. The snow just dusts those Red Rocks and creates a scene like no other.  Cameron captures the Red Rocks as well as the spirit of the wedding couple perfectly. Check back for some fantastic special rates from Cameron + Kelly Studios.

Loving this paper heart art from Etsy shop Sarah & Bendrix 

via erin ever after

These vintage birdcages popped up on Ruffled today.  I absolutely love the use of these birdcages in wedding décor. You can see the entire post on Ruffled as well as places to purchase these lovely birdcages.

First row: left, hanging bird cages photo by Bonnie Tsang; right, bird cage wedding decor via Perfect Bound. Second row: centerpieces and hanging lights shot by Stephanie Williams. Third row: vintage wooden bird cages styled by Duet Weddings photo by Corbin Gurkin. Fourth row: left, Neiman Marcus via Heidi Ryder; right, Country Living. Fifth and sixth rows: photo by Stephanie Williams. Last row: left, West Elm; right, Newport Nautical Decor

These wedding trends for 2010 posted by Elizabeth Anne Designs are some of my favorites. You can see her entire post here.  We added our own photo of gloved beauty Dawn.

#1: Depression Glass

#2: Gloves

#3: Altered Books

#4: Time Capsules

#5: Statement Bouquets

#6: Black shoes

#1 Styling by Joy Thigpen and photography by Rinne Allen via Design*Sponge

# 2 Van Damme Weddings photo by Marcia the Art of Photography

#3 Jessica Claire

#4 Jenna Cole from my vow renewal

#5 Photo by Allegro

#6 Michèle Waite

I love this post by Classis Bride. The Paris apartment of gown designer, Mr. Elie Saab. My friends Helen, John, Stephanie and Bob are headed to Paris this spring for their yearly stay at their apartment in Paris; I know it will inspire them, as it does me. I look forward to posting the photos sent over by the foursome of “fashion on the streets of Paris”.

Images via Destination Inspiration via Architectural Digest Magazine

These bridal gowns have been showing up on my reader the last week and are simply delicious. By Temperley London 

156 Countries Sing Together For Starbucks Love Project

There are so many beautiful embellishments out there in the wedding world, it’s hard for me to keep up with all the eye candy.

I was thrilled to receive an email from Ashleigh of Maihar Design directing me to her site and products.  Ashleigh and her sister Melanie are the creators of the most gorgeous ring bearer pillows, flower wands and hair petals. These are one of a kind beautiful details. Maihar adds a modern twist to the beauty and tradition of the ring pillow using lightweight linen, embroidered silk and beautiful high quality ribbons.

I can hardly wait to see a little ring bearer walking down the isle with one of these pillows and flower girls carrying the wands at one of our Sedona Weddings. Style Me Pretty featured beautiful little flower girls with these wands.  Flower girl photos by Carla Ten Eyck

All other photos by Matthew Niemann.

Visit their blog and Etsy shop to see all of  the inspiration these ladies offer.

This is our last wedding in December 2009. Our beautiful couple decided to elope to the serenity of Sedona after their guest list reached somewhere near 600. They were very happy to enjoy the moment, take in the beauty and peace of a winter at Red Rock Crossing and share the vows they wrote to each other. They will celebrate in the spring with a grand party for friends and family in their new home.

Congratulations Tara and Brent. Images by Pamela Duffy. Wedding by Van Damme Weddings Flowers by Ken Heflin at Events by Showstoppers and music provided by Magdalena Wolf.

I wish you all happiness and prosperity in the New Year. I thank all of our beautiful brides and grooms, fabulous vendors and great venues of this past year for making it another successful year at Van Damme Weddings.

This New Year’s wish was sent to us from Melina at  Papel Vivo Wedding Invitations.

Winter themed collage made with handmade paper