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Sedona Spring Elopement

vandammeweddings — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:52:52 +0000

We are having beautiful spring weather here in Red Rock Country. Lori and Nathan escaped Iowa weather to elope in Sedona last week. They were driven from their resort in a beautiful limousine to the stunning Red Rock Crossing for their ceremony. They later dined on unforgettable cuisine at the L’Auberge de Sedona Restaurant. It was a memorable few days in Sedona. Lori and Nathan relaxed with spa treatments at the Amara Spa; took an exciting Pink Jeep tour and soaked up the beauty of Sedona.

Call us for your destination elopement and experience the best.

Elopement Arrangements: Van Damme Weddings

Photography: Pamela Duffy Photo

Bridal Flowers: Bliss Floral

Transportation: Northern Arizona Limousine

Red Rock Winter Wedding

vandammeweddings — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:48:02 +0000

Sedona has some exceptional photographers to capture your wedding day. One of our finest is the husband and wife team of Katrina Wallace and Andrew Mejia of Sedona Bride. On a recent winter day they photographed the wedding of Alisha and Brian in the Red Rocks. I love the pop of blue in her flowers and necklace against that fabulous mountain backdrop.

Hair and Make Up by: Patricia L. Vega

Flowers: Mountain High: Kris Schuehle

Cake: Dahl and Di Luca

Bird Cake Topper: Le Petit Oiseau ~ A Birdie Bridal Boutique

Snow on the Red Rocks

vandammeweddings — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:52:37 +0000

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.

A Quiet Elopement

vandammeweddings — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:44:49 +0000

Although facing some pressure with deadlines to complete paperwork before Ron’s deployment; Ron and Dallas knew they wanted to be married in Sedona’s serene and magical environment. Ron and Dallas were married in a quiet and beautiful ceremony on Oak Creek. The couple exchanged vows they wrote to each other on a perfectly clear Sedona fall day.
Pamela Duffy captured the day’s images and Bill Barnes played guitar. We at Van Damme Weddings are so proud of the men and women who are serving our country with such honor and sacrifice. This will be Ron’s third deployment. Pamela Duffy will be going to Phoenix to photograph Ron in uniform as he says goodbye to Dallas at the airport. Pamela is working on a photographic project depicting service men and women and their families.

The Most Beautiful Weddings of the Year

vandammeweddings — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:04:50 +0000

One of my favorite and beautiful weddings was featured in the Wedding Chronicle’s-November/December issue as one of the Most Beautiful Weddings of the Year.

Jill and JJ’s fall wedding took place at L’Auberge de Sedona.

A total of 165 people attended the wedding! Family of both attended, as did friends from the couples’ childhoods, high schools, colleges, law school, workplaces, and more. One of the groomsmen traveled from India!

Jill wore a champagne hued strapless Maggie Sottero wedding gown with a corset back. Two of the most meaningful items were a handkerchief she carried that her grandmother carried on her wedding day and her grandmother’s bracelet. The bridal party wore Bill Levkoff gold dresses with gold shoes. The groom and groomsmen wore brown tuxedos.

The bridal party’s colors were chosen to highlight the fall colors in Sedona-deep golden, burnt orange, wine red. A beautiful fall Sedona Wedding.

This couple was gorgeous to look at and so much fun to work with. The couple honeymooned in Argentina and Uruguay.

Wedding Coordination by Van Damme Weddings

Photography by Sedona Bride

Floral and Décor by Events by Showstoppers

Cake by Sedona Sweet Arts

Hair and Make-Up by Patricia Vega

Unique Sedona Wedding Venues

vandammeweddings — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:12:43 +0000

Sedona wedding venues can provide just about any combination of amenities brides and grooms are looking for.

Some of my favorite venues are off the beaten path, away from the usual resort, bed and breakfast, Inns, or halls.

These can be Ranches, Farms, Barns, and State Parks. One of my favorite places is the Dancing Apache Lodge. Located in the beautiful Verde Valley and minutes away from Sedona; it has privacy, a sense of seclusion a beautiful pond and stream running through the property and its own vineyard. Best of all; beautiful outdoor spaces for ceremony, reception and dancing.

The 4,000 sq ft log home is perfect for a week-end celebration. Contact us at Van Damme Weddings (928-282-5067) to design and book your unique wedding at the Dancing Apache Lodge.

Our very talented friends at Cameron + Kelly Studio sent this beautiful wedding they recently shot at the ranch. You will love this slide show.

A Burst of Fall In Sedona

vandammeweddings — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:09:35 +0000

Jessy and Kevin were married last week end on the hillside lawn of L’Auberge de Sedona. Close friends and family gathered on this beautiful fall evening to witness the ceremony performed by Margaret Van Damme. Ceremony and reception music was provided by Bobby Russell. The images of this lovely couple were captured by the fabulous Heather Kadar. Check in later for more photos on Heather’s site. I love the shades of orange, blending in perfectly with Sedona’s Red Rocks. This is what a wedding in Sedona is all about.

Sedona Vineyard Wedding Details

vandammeweddings — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:40:34 +0000

Here are some of my favorite photographs of the editorial shoot we did at Page Springs Winery. Images were captured by Sedona Bride.

See the video by Taltos Productions at http://taltosproductions.wordpress.com/ The floral is another post with so many beautiful arrangements by Bliss Floral

There were so many DIY details I loved about this shoot. The tables were set with a collection of mixed dinnerware and glassware, from my own collection. The vintage tablecloths were also part mine and some borrowed from a friend. The vintage family silverware came from home. The table numbers were made with mason jars, paste on numbers with small polka dots. The jars were filled with vintage marbles that were my friend’s grandfathers. I found a collection of very pristine Arizona postcards all written in 1937 by the same person wintering in Phoenix. I found them in Illinois where they were mailed to a friend or family member. These were used as menu cards. Place cards were small envelopes with cards. We used rub on wedding sayings on the card and hand wrote the guest name on the insert. They were attached to the French vases with colorful clothespin magnets. The vineyard setting was perfect. Van Damme Weddings is excited about designing your Sedona vineyard wedding, vintage, modern, elegant, or casual, give us a call.

A Sedona Vineyard Wedding

vandammeweddings — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:48:39 +0000

I am so excited to show the slide show images from the 40’s inspired vineyard wedding that we recently did at Page Springs Cellars. With a team of very talented vendors I created a wedding to promote and generate more interest in Vineyard Weddings for our destination brides as well as our local brides. The images were captured by Katrina Wallace of Sedona Bride; Floral arrangements by Bliss Extraordinary Floral; Video production by Taltos Productions; Hair and Make-Up by Patricia Vega and Event Design by Van Damme Weddings. Our models John and Cori were great fun and even got in the creek for a “trash the dress session”.

The Lounge Area

vandammeweddings — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:56:12 +0000

Indoor and outdoor lounge areas are one of my favorite ideas for creating additional seating for your wedding cocktail hour or as a complete club atmosphere in its own corner of the ballroom. The lounge area will give your guests that cozy place to relax and enjoy the party.

Sofas, loveseats and ottomans can be arranged to fit the tone and style of your wedding.

Adding pillows to the sofas in your wedding colors will customize your space and make it pop.

Set the mood with lighting and accessories, candles, flowers, simple touches that make your space inviting.

Call or email us for help designing one of these beautiful spaces.

Special events coordinator, Deborah Beggs of Tri-Rentals is our all time favorite resource for all event rentals. Deb has a great assortment of lounge furniture as well as beautiful chargers, linens, flatware, chairs and chair covers.