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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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Category Archives: Weddings
And The Bride Wore Chanel
Nina and John decided that because they both come from such large families that they would prefer a small intimate destination wedding for the two of them and then have a large gathering back home to celebrate. The stylish couple chose Sedona’s L’Auberge de Sedona Resort. They were chauffeured to a Red Rock location in a 1949 Bentley for their intimate ceremony. The bride wore Chanel and carried a small bouquet of orange ranunculus. They celebrated back at the hotel with an intimate dinner creek side in the small gazebo.
Nina described their experience as being “absolutely flawless” You could not tell by their radiant faces that it was one of the windiest and coldest days we have seen this year.
Wedding Day Arrangements: Van Damme Weddings
Photography: Pamela Duffy Photography
Videography: Twin Peaks Digital
Venue: L’Auberge de Sedona
Sedona Wedding Shoot Featured on Style Me Pretty
The Sedona Wedding Studio’s inspiration shoot has been featured today on Style Me Pretty. We are always honored and excited to have our work shown on this fabulous blog. Read the entire post to see all the talented vendors that contributed to this beautiful wedding shoot. Sedona offers not only the stunning Red Rocks as a backdrop but also beautiful vineyards as reflected in this shoot.
Sedona Elopement
You all know I love elopements. Danielle and Oliver eloped to Sedona, on a cold windy day the first of February. High School sweethearts, the stylish couple said their vows, after twelve years together, in the labyrinth at the Lodge at Sedona. It was a sweet moment. I love how the bride and groom decided on the unconventional, Danielle in a perfect little black dress and faux fur black shrug. (Loved the green nylons) and Oliver in a military-style jacket (reminded me of the Beatles) The unique wedding rings were designed by the couple. Beautiful weddings are always about your own personal style. Danielle and Oliver were a perfect reflection of this. Congratulations!
New Years Wedding In Sedona
Paul of anapaul photography sent over this New Years Day Sedona wedding. Southern Californians Alison and Ricky braved a very cold day and had their beautiful wedding at the Chapel at Tlaquepaque. The weather did not put a damper on the fun or beautiful smiles of this couple.
The husband/wife photography team of Paul and Anmarie captured some great images in Sedona’s spectacular Red Rocks. Their photography is modern, artsy, a little edgy and definitely fun. See the entire post here.
Sedona Wedding
Randi and Michael were married at beautiful L’Auberge de Sedona resort. Their wedding was casual elegance among close friends and family. The bride chose black and white as her colors. The floral was stunning in pinks, creams and shades of light apricot as accent colors.
Tables were designed with low floral arrangements, mercury glass votives and tall silver candleholders. Linens were white with sheer ivory overlays embellished with small floral in white and gold embroidery. The black chavari chairs completed the look. Paper goods were black and white letterpress. Escort cards hung by black satin ribbon from Manzanita tress on alligator juniper bases.
There were so many lovely details in this wedding. An array of colorful pashima shawls that had been collected by the groom’s mother over the year were tied with personalized black ribbon and arranged in a beautiful African basket for the women guests.
Guests dined on exquisite food under paper lanterns on this beautiful fall evening.
The couple was lovely, lighthearted and truly in love. I especially loved that the bride’s eleven-year-old son escorted her to the ceremony site. It was a tender moment.
Thanks to all the talented wedding vendors that contributed to this beautiful, successful and fun wedding.
Event Design and Coordination: Van Damme Weddings
Floral and Lighting: Events by Showstoppers
Venue: L’Auberge de Sedona
Photography: Cameron+Kelly Studios
Video: Princess Bride Cinematic Video
Paper Goods: Mary Beth Events
Cake: Sedona Cake Couture
Musicians: Dos Geckos
Bagpiper: Len Woods
Hair and Make Up: Patricia Vega
Rentals: Classic Party Rental
Vineyard Wedding
Samantha and Bryan were married October 23, 2010 at the beautiful Page Springs Vineyard. After ten years together and two beautiful children, Bryan and Samantha decided to tie the knot. The wedding celebration was full of love and small details that reflected the couples love of family, friends, good food and great wines. Not being cake lovers, the couple passed up the traditional and instead had a pie table. Family members made beautiful and delicious pies that were a hit with all the guests. The estate style seating looked beautiful among the estate vineyards. Congratulations Samantha and Bryan.
Summer at Tlaquepaque
Anna and Raul celebrated their marriage this summer at Tlaquepaque. The quaint courtyards, reminiscent of a Mexican village was the perfect backdrop for this vibrant wedding. The Texas couple chose bright colors that were perfect in Red Rock Country. The groom’s grandmother made dozens of Biscochitos; the traditional New Mexico sugar cookie dusted with cinnamon sugar. Being a New Mexican; they were a hit with me. Everyone was in a festive mood and danced the night away.
Coordination: Van Damme Weddings
Officiate: Van Damme Weddings
Photographer: Pamela Duffy
Floral: Events by Showstoppers
Wedding Cake: Sedona Sweet Arts
Caterer: Main Street
Venue: Tlaquepaque
Summer Brilliance
Summer is here with a burst of color. Sharalee and David eloped to Sedona recently. They chose the fabulous Lodge at Sedona for their stay and held their ceremony on the lush lodge grounds. Sharalee decided against convention and wore this bright, purple/magenta and ivory dress. I love the purple shoes. Sharalee and David were fun, playful and relaxed. The Chicago couple were happy to be in beautiful Sedona.
Elopement Arrangements: Van Damme Weddings
Officiant: Van Damme Weddings
Photography: Taltos Productions
Hair and Make-Up: Patricia Vega
Bridal Flowers: Bliss Floral
Sedona Red Rock Elopement
Kristi and Craig wrapped up a colorful spring elopement season here in Sedona. They were married at Red Rock Crossing in an intimate ceremony with family.
A lover of photography and aspiring photographer herself, Kristi chose Katrina Wallace of Sedona Bride to cover her wedding. Her gorgeous soft romantic bridal bouquet was created by Amy Mills at Bliss Extraordinary Floral. Elopement arrangements by Van Damme Weddings.
Vineyard Wedding
We are honored today by having our Vineyard Wedding shoot featured on another great blog, Ruffled one of the best wedding blogs around. Thanks Amanda, we heart Ruffled.
“Vintage and vineyards are two styles that we rarely see together. Lucky for us, Margaret of Van Damme Weddings designed this concept shoot inspired by a vintage Italian vineyard from the 40s. I am specially loving the mismatched vintage plates and the barrels decorated with flowers at the entrance of the aisle. Shot by the wonderful duo Katrina and Andrew of Sedona Bride”
