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!

Ah.... L'Auberge de Sedona... such a lovely place and a perfect August day for Sheri and Billy. I loved how the bridesmaids had different shades of pink/red to match the flowers. It shows the unique personality of each woman. This couple was high school sweethearts and have known one another for 17 years (dating on and off). Billy's mom and Dad were holding back the tears at the ceremony, Matt always gets these great hand details and close up portraits and we used a little FlashFlavor during the reception. Check out the action shot at the candy bar... (ah a candy bar, a bride after my own heart). Once again, Showstoppers outdid themselves... check out those lilies. Laura Lane did a fantastic job coordinating the event as well as being their minister. View the slideshow here

Family and friends flew into Arizona for Elissa & Matt's destination wedding at L'Auberge de Sedona On May 7, 2008. Their wedding included an elegant hillside ceremony followed by a creekside reception. Practically all Elissa's friends at the wedding had known her for 20+ years. As someone said during the toasting, this reveals loyalty and lifelong friendships that are rare in our lives today. As a jellybean fanatic, I loved the little jars of jellybeans that they used for table seating. Everyone ate outside enveloped by the warm summer air of Sedona.

Cake: Sedona Cake Couture
Location: L'Auberge de Sedona
Flowers: Bliss Floral