Sedona Destination Wedding | Intimate, Light, Love

Sedona Destination Wedding | Intimate, Light, Love

Sedona Destination Wedding

This was not my first time to Sedona but it was my first time to photograph a wedding there and at my favorite time of year. I love the seasons spring and fall. The light takes on another hue and the sunlight seems to make everything sparkle and this was visible this weekend in October. The colors were deep and the contrast was high. My absolute favorite.

As mentioned, this was my first time for a Sedona destination wedding in the fall, and it was 10 times more wonderful than I thought. The Arizona light changed a dozen times in the 20 minute ceremony, which was not easy to photograph, but lovely to see, experience and witness. At one point during the event, the sun hit the fiery red rocks and combined with the moisture in the air, resulting in a rainbow and eagles flew by, seriously.

Documentary Style

My style is documentary and unobtrusive. I have said that from the very start and that has been a long time. It’s not the drama I seek (although I will take it) but the emotions, the feelings and the love of the day in whatever way it is expressed. Dan and Sherrie were silly, considerate of their guests, great hosts and know how to throw a party. They had elements of Arizona and to be sure Napa wine country where they live, work and play. They also rescue dogs from Korea and Thailand! How great is that! You know I love this couple and am honored to call them friends. 

A wonderful start to a new marriage!

The fiery red rocks of Sedona Arizona destination wedding and the bride with her flowers and shoes and dress

Sedona destination wedding groomsmen celebrating with the groom

 

Sherrie and Dan’s wedding weekend started with cocktails the night before, where all 40 guests mingled and met each other, many for the first time. The room was stunning thanks to the combination of Classic Party Rentals and La Tavola Fine Linen Rentals.

L’auberge de Sedona provided an amazing view for the ceremony – see for yourself! I don’t think it could get anymore amazing than an eagle flying through the valley in the sun just as the happy couple says “I do”. I mean, come on.

 

Sedona destination wedding bride and groom

sedona destination wedding outdoors first look bride and groom

sedona destination wedding outdoors first look bride and groom

sedona destination wedding outdoors bride and groom black and white embrace

sedona destination wedding l'auberge de sedona arizona outdoors view

sedona destination wedding outdoors arizona bride walks down isle to meet groom first look

sedona destination wedding bride and groom take their vows outdoors under blue sky mountain backdrop

sedona destination wedding bride and groom take their vows outdoors under the sky intimate blessing

sedona destination wedding bride and groom take their vows outdoors under the sky and kiss

wedding guests enjoying the ceremony

the bride and groom and the background of their sedona destination wedding with the canyon

outdoor wedding with the table setting and linens by la tavola

wedding table setting with linens by la tavola and a rose themed wedding cake by L’auberge de Sedona

 

The weekend ended with a group tour up the crimson rocks with Red Rock Jeep tours. Bumpy, but quite beautiful.

Sherrie and Dan’s wedding was an intimate and very real wedding, giving the couple the purest send off in their marriage.

 

sedona arizona group jeep tour by Red Rock Jeep tours

 

VENDORS

Venue: L’auberge de Sedona

Wedding Cake: Marla Florez, L’auberge de Sedona

Rentals: Classic Party Rentals

Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen Rental

Transportation: Red Rock Western Jeep Tours

Ceremony Music: Sweetwater Strings

Ceremony Wedding Blessing & Dancers: Applause Productions & Entertainment

Reception Band: Artists in Rhythm

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