Jaron and Amanda were married at L'Auberge de Sedona on January 23, 2010! It was the weekend AFTER the enormous snow storm we had up here in Northern Arizona.  I shoveled for an hour to carve a space wide enough to back my car out of  our driveway--we received four feet of snow in three days. It was the third largest storm in Flagstaff's history!  Sedona also received some snow and it was absolutely breathtaking on the red rocks.  These guys were great sports and ventured out into the snowy weather to get some great images.  We did a "first look" before the ceremony because I was worried about the weather and wanted to be sure we had enough light and time to capture some great portraits...  Jaron and Amanda had to move their ceremony indoors at L'Auberge but as you can see, it was still lovely.  The happy couple just got back from New Zealand on their honeymoon. ::click here:: to view their slideshow~Cameron~

Elizabeth and Seth, who you might remember from their recent engagement session... were a great couple to work with on the day of their fabulous Sedona wedding at L'Auberge de Sedona.  Elizabeth had her makeup and hair done by the talented Patricia Vega and she looked stunning!
Their reception was outdoors on the creek side patio and their reception was in the Creek House.  The lovely flowers we arranged by Showstoppers. Seth and Elizabeth were fully prepared for their Schnebly Hill photo shoot because they had done an engagement session.  We find that couples who are willing to go the extra mile and do an engagement session (and get a fabulous guest book out of it too), are much more relaxed and comfortable on the wedding day with the photography session. 

Funny side story about their honeymoon... Seth told me that one day he lost his ring in the ocean and almost in the exact same spot the very next day he found it!  Crazy!

I received an inquiry Wednesday before a Sunday wedding-- SUPER BOWL Sunday that is, ah  hem. As you probably know Arizona's team the Cardinals were in the Super Bowl for the first time-- EVER. Greg wanted the BEST for his fiance, Kim, and I have to give any groom that contacts me HUGE bonus points because 99% of all the contacts I work with are brides "taking care of business." Let's face it, men just do not "get into" wedding planning.... unless they are a Greg.  Greg is definitely a mover and a shaker and I should mention REALLY REALLY in love with Kim.  I could go on and on about this two-hour event, but I'll keep it short. One of my favorite details was how Greg and Kim carefully included Kim's 7-year old daughter Regan (pronounced REE-gan).  I cried and teared up several times during their hillside L'Auberge ceremony.  Greg wrote a poem to Kim and he gave Regan a necklace and professed his love and commitment to her as well.  It was so SWEET.  I am so happy for Kim and Greg. I hope I did your love justice in the photos-- it was the best Super Bowl Sunday I've ever had.  Slideshow will post tomorrow... technical errors that I just can't wait out for the moment. 

Susana and Scott are some of the nicest people you will ever meet.  They chose to do a very small and intimate wedding with only their closest family and friends.  It was lovely and Karen Lynn, Sedona Wedding Planner coordinated the entire event top to bottom.  Showstoppers did the flowers, and Artists in Rhythm played a great trio in the L'Auberge Creekside Lodge.
view their slide show here.

 

Loved this couple. Jamelle and I agreed that every guest at this wedding seemed so delighted to be sharing in this L'Auberge de Sedona day. We really loved the 'wishing rocks' -- everyone took a rock and placed it in a special box and made a wish during the ceremony. Great idea! It was hot-hot-hot but Joni and James looked cool, calm and collected. Joni got ready at El Portal, which makes for some nice portrait opportunities. Liz Margin did her makeup and Raymond Rodriguez styled her hair and flower design by Kathy Switzer. It was a stellar combination. Fun facts about this wedding include: Joni's maid of honor and best friend is dating James's brother and Joni grew up in a house that is around the corner from my own house here in Flagstaff. Joni went to High School in Sedona-- it's rare to photograph a 'local' wedding in Sedona... everyone is a transplant and there are so many destination events. Bozzone is pronounced Buh-ZONE- ee... so it's Joni's new name is perfect: Joni Bozzone. I love it!

Enjoy the photos, guys, you look marvelous!