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In my years of planning beautiful weddings and events, I have learned so much from some very creative brides and vendors and I would like to pass some of this on to you. If you are thinking about getting married in this beautiful and magical place called Sedona, I think you will enjoy some of my couples’ stories and beautiful photos. I am also excited to share wedding trends, new finds, and fabulous vendors. I hope some of these posts will inspire your creativity for your wedding celebration.I believe that beautiful weddings are about the details and these can be obtained with an eye for beauty and a style that says, “This is me.” We at Van Damme Weddings would love to hear from you. What has inspired you. Send us your favorite wedding; fabulous décor; shopping find, ideas for the unusual, large and small.
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Monthly Archives: June 2009
Wedding Invitation
Now here is a clever and unusual invitation for that “retro” look From Lovely Package
“Wedding invitation in a tin can which after the ceremony is attached at the back of the newly married couples car. It is accustomed, after the wedding ceremony, for friends and relatives of the couple to bang saucepans and bells in order to make noise and send away jealous spirits.”
Designed by Chris Trivizas
Trash the Dress- Graffiti Shoot
This was posted by one of my favorite photographers. Ben Quillinan of bqphotography gives new meaning to “trash the dress.”
Elegant Simplicity
These beautiful wedding gowns were sent to us by Kevin Scarbrough, wedding coordinator/catering manager at the Hilton in Springfield, Il. One of his brides wore a Lea-Ann Belter gown and according to him, it was beyond beautiful. “AMAZING” - The perfect shade of blush, a light champagne color with a touch of pink. Beautiful girl – beautiful dress.”
The details of a Lea–Ann Belter gown do not dazzle, they seduce. Hand–sewn pearls, Austrian crystals and soft delicate embroidery whisper softly of taste and elegance. Lea–Ann works closely with her textile mill in India and has even designed some of her own fabrics such as beautiful silk brocades and softly colored dupioni silks.
She has since extended her reach and made her gowns available in specially–chosen stores across North America and Europe as well as in her flagship boutique located on Queen Street East in Toronto. Our Arizona brides can find her gowns at Lillian Lottie Couture
Scottsdale 480 941 6041
New At Emici Bridal
One of my first posts on Sedona Wedding Blog was on the heirloom bridal accessories of Emici Bridal. I recently received these beautiful lavender sachets from Marie. Thank you Marie, my office never smelled quite so nice.
These are handmade custom color silk sachets sold in packs of two wrapped in luxurious double faced satin ribbon. Filled with aromatic lavender these sachets are just the thing for wedding favors or gifts. Each stack of two comes wrapped in individual cello bag to preserve freshness.
Lavender Sachets
Nothing Short of Perfection
A smaller guest list can enable a bride and groom to have a lavish event without compromising the details. Here is a beautiful wedding with a guest list of six. This was posted on the Bridal Bars Blog
Elopement Details
I am always honored to be asked to officiate a wedding of a fellow planner.
My friend and colleague JB Bloomfield, Sedona Luxury Weddings created this beautiful wedding. JB saw to it that every detail was the “best” Flowers by Events by Showstoppers, Hair and Make Up by Patricia Vega,Cake by Sedona Cake Couture;Transportation to the ceremony site by Pink JeepsPhotographed by Sedona Bride and officiated by Van Damme Weddings.Here is a very small wedding that did not compromise elegance. In addition, we had a great time!
