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Glamorous Head Pieces

vandammeweddings — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:07:02 +0000

Dara Kent-Cobb is a full time apparel designer and creates these amazing couture millinery pieces for Preston & Olivia. I love her oversize vintage inspired hairpieces.

Sedona Wedding Boot Camp

vandammeweddings — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:10:08 +0000

A New Year 2012. We are looking forward to some beautiful weddings in Sedona this year. We are so excited about the upcoming Sedona Wedding Boot Camp. The second annual affair will take place on February 18, 2012. This intimate bridal fete is a great opportunity for brides and grooms planning their wedding. You will be able to meet top vendors in an intimate setting. Sample wonderful food from top caterers, taste delicious desserts from an award winning cake artist and gather inspiration on fresh trends in wedding design from our planners. Our planners have designed inspirational tables with unique and unexpected details you will want to “steal” We will have ongoing mini seminars on topics that include, defining your style, music, photography, music and local things to do. Resister here.

Some Like It Vintage

vandammeweddings — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:22:48 +0000

Van Damme Weddings recently designed the ballroom at event venue, Inspirador in historic downtown Chandler, Arizona. The occasion was for their open house and bridal show to benefit My Sisters’ Place, a local nonprofit safe house for women and children.
The title theme was “Some Like It Vintage.” Inspiration was taken from 1930’s Old Hollywood Glam. The ballroom was elegant and sophisticated. The 30 ft banquet table was draped in champagne Lamour and set with white gold trimmed art deco edged china, Gold flat ware and gold-rimmed barware. Old hotel silver serving pieces were used. Small gold beaded lamps lined the table and gave a soft lighting. Black and white photographs of Hollywood stars of the era were set on small ornate gold easels. The color palette of champagne, apricot and sage was incorporated in tall elegant floral arrangements created by Bliss Extraordinary Floral. Beautiful invitation suite and paper goods created by the Event Essentials depicted various gold chandeliers and art deco design.
The escort cards were displayed in a vintage suitcase. On the table were vintage silver candelabra old love letters near a vintage typewriter, opera gloves added to the authenticity.
A gentleman’s cigar table was created with vintage cigar boxes, a 1930’s telephone, chocolate cigars and vintage chewing gum. A tall glass etched vase held the floral arrangement. This was a fun throwback to the era. Our cigarette girl was also a hit. She strolled the ballroom with her cigarette box that contained boxes of candy cigarettes. Pour Masters bartended and served up our signature drink, “Black Dahlia” martini. Named after notorious crime victim Elizabeth Short in the 30’s. Fresh From The Kitchen catered scrumptious food. 1930’s black and white movie “Top Hat” played on a large screen in the ballroom. Professional Argentine dancers Rommel and Daniela performed tango demonstrations on the black and white dance floor. DJ Music by Desert House Productions. Event rentals by the always helpful Classic Party Rentals. The very talented Brian Hinz captured the feeling of a glamorous affair in these beautiful images.

Sedona Wedding Shoot Featured on Style Me Pretty

vandammeweddings — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:23:26 +0000

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.

Anthropologie launches BHLDN for Weddings

vandammeweddings — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:06:14 +0000

We have been waiting for this-and on Valentines Day-How perfect. Anthropologie has launched their wedding line BHLDN – a Dutch word pronounced- Beholden You can see a great post here of all the luscious dresses that were posted by Once Wed. We who love all things Anthropologie are going Gaga a over this new line.

Hair Accessories

vandammeweddings — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 13:56:26 +0000

Hairpieces and fascinators are being seen on our Sedona brides more than ever. Here are a few I love from whichgoose

Handmade Adornments and Veils from Tessa Kim

vandammeweddings — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 23:40:45 +0000

I love the beautiful hair adornments by Tessa Kim. You can see them on her 2011 look book or on Style Me Pretty.

Tessa Kim’s line includes birdcage veils, tulle birdcage veils, bridal traditional veils, flower fascinators, feather hair combs, headbands, dress sashes, brooches and much more. All of her accessories are made with the highest quality organic cottons, silks, satins, silk organzas, feathers, pearls, genuine rhinestones and vintage millinery details.

French Macaroons

vandammeweddings — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:23:55 +0000

I love French macaroons. These dainty little cakes in beautiful colors and flavors, yum. Brides that love beautiful food are following this trend to have French macaroons at their event. They can be a substitute for the cake, in addition to the cake, a late night dessert or make a lovely take away gift. I love these from Nicola and Eric at the Macaronner. They make these dainty, delicate; melt in your mouth, French macaroons from scratch. Check out their blog and their etsy store for more delicious ideas.

Van Damme Weddings/Sedona Wedding Studio Featured In Phoenix Bride and Groom Magazine

vandammeweddings — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:52:07 +0000

Van Damme Weddings designed shoot of casual elegance in the rustic vineyard setting of DA Lodge is featured in the winter/spring issue of Phoenix Bride and Groom magazine.

The collaboration of talented Sedona Wedding Studio members resulted in this inspirational design that reflects a southwest image not often imagined by brides that live on the east coast or Midwest. In the midst of the rustic country feel is incorporated a sense of casual elegance that might be found in the Italian countryside.

Jim Bullock and Ken Heflin, designers at Events by Showstoppers created the most incredible floral; Carefully placed stems in vintage bottles were on tables and then hung from the enormous cottonwood trees at the ceremony site.

The ever-talented team at Sedona Bride, Katrina Wallace and Andrew Mejia captured images.

This is a shoot that keeps on inspiring. Much more coming up.

Wedding dresses for a more relaxed bride

vandammeweddings — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 18:37:05 +0000

Retailers such as Ann Taylor, BCBG Max Azria and J. Crew are offering affordable, casual gowns for that special day. Read entire article via LA Times

We are certainly seeing that here in Sedona, especially with our destination elopements. Something a little more casual and easy to make your way to the Red Rocks.

Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times

Nicole Urso wears a J. Crew dress, Bando headband, J. Crew shoes and Banana Republic bangles.

Robyn Eckard, in a BCBG Max Azria dress with Bourne shoes, Ann Taylor bracelet and earrings, Banana Republic ring.

Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times

Here are a few of the Limited’s collection via Dog n’Bird