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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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Tag Archives: groom
L’Auberge de Sedona Wedding
This is one wedding that was perfection in its beauty, ease, and super fun loving couple.
Julie and Patrick were married at the beautiful L’Auberge de Sedona Resort last October. While attending the Thunderbird School of Global Management in Arizona the couple had made several trips to Sedona to hike and fell in love with the beauty of Sedona. Julie and Patrick wanted their travel themed wedding to be unique, comfortable and fun, which it was. It would be the first time Patrick’s friends and family from Germany would be meeting Julie’s friends and family from the States. They also wanted to include their beloved miniature schnauzer, Winston in the ceremony. Winston dressed in a tux acted as ring bearer.
The bride wore a stunning Monique Lhuillier gown and her bridal party beautiful rich cranberry gowns. Guests enjoyed fabulous food and wine and danced the night away.
Vendors:
Wedding Planner: Van Damme Weddings
Photographers: Sedona Bride
Venue: L’Auberge de Sedona
Florist: Bliss Floral
Cake: Sedona Cake Couture
Minister: Intimate Sedona Weddings
Hair and Make-Up: Le Petit Spa
Sedona Vineyard Wedding
Valerie and Ryan were married at the beautiful Page Springs Cellars Vineyard in October. The couple, wine club members and lovers of great food were excited to have their wedding at the vineyard. The planning process was interrupted when Ryan’s work took him across the country. Valerie then had to concentrate on wrapping up her job in Arizona, pack up and move to North Carolina pick up the planning again in order to get back to Arizona for the wedding. The wedding day was perfect. Guests were transported to the vineyard for the ceremony by the creek. Family and close friends enjoyed a sunny afternoon with great food catered by the Heartline Café and carefully paired wines from the winery. Courtney Yeates and Lindsay Katz -Cellist/vocalist and guitarist provided music. Bliss Floral created beautiful arrangements in brilliant fall colors. Iffy Yossifor captured the day and event planner Margaret Van Damme coordinated the day.
Sedona September
Justine Miller captured the beautiful September wedding of Teaunee and Fran. The couple was married in the courtyard of the Heartline Café with Margaret Van Damme officiating. It was a small intimate wedding with close friends and family. The couple’s dog Savannah acted as ring bearer. The couple released butterflies in memory of Teaunee’s mother. It was a heartfelt moment. Love was in the air.
Grooms Wear
I usually love featuring the latest wedding gowns and sometimes neglect that the grooms also have a look of their own. From snappy bow ties to colorful socks, here are a few looks seen recently around the wedding blogs.
Photo #1 Brea McDonald Photography via style me pretty
Photo #2 Jessica Smith Photography via style me pretty
Photo #3 Agnes Lopez via style me pretty
Photo #4 Andrea Murphy Photography via style me pretty
Bow Ties
Guys have recently been seen sporting fun, colorful bow ties for their wedding attire. The classic is back, trendy and hip. A splash of color, polka dots or stripes adds certain flair to the less formal wedding or great at a vintage wedding. And of course the black formal bow tie is always elegant. Here are a few I spotted on the web.
Photo by Ben Sasso
Tie by forage
Ties by Forage
Handmade by Etsy Xoelle
Photo by docuvitae.com
Destination Arizona
This beautiful photograph was featured in the latest issue of Arizona’s Finest Wedding magazine. Katrina Wallace of Sedona Bride captured the timeless image of Laura and Rob. Van Damme Weddings and Sedona Bride have partnered in some beautiful weddings over the years and this one is no exception. If you are looking for a fine art photographer and an event designer/planner for your Sedona Wedding call this great team.
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.
Engagement Shoot at Airstream Ranch
I saw this engagement shoot by Jessica Charles of Jessica Charles Photography and just love them. Airstream Ranch is in Dover, Florida. Head over to Jessica’s blog to see the rest of this fun and unusual shoot.
Asian Color, Texture and Loveliness
This fabulous wedding is via wedding bee pro. Having just attended the Dulhania Bazaar-South Asian Bridal Expo at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona last week; this wedding came as a most inspiring treat. We want to encourage all of our Asian brides to come to Sedona for their wedding celebration. We have a team of experts in Sedona that can make your day a dream. The beautiful images were captured by Punam Bean
