Sedona Enchantment Resort Elopement // Casey + James {Sedona Wedding Videographer}

Casey and James came from Michigan to elope. They brought their longtime best friends to officiate and witness. I was so happy for the four of them and couldn’t help picture them raising their future children together and taking beach vacations. Friendships like this are never to be taken for granted.

Casey and James were also very adventurous, as it was hot, and we hike a good 20 minutes uphill to get to their spectacular elopement spot. We had the whole thing to ourselves, and it was magic. I don’t think any of them had been to Sedona before. I love being with people as they experience Sedona beauty for their first time. They kept exclaiming how small the scenery made them feel, in a good way :) It’s a big, beautiful word out there.

Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club Wedding // Trish and Michael {Flagstaff Wedding Videographer}

Trish and Michael are both NAU alumni. They now live in California, but as soon as they were engaged, they knew they wanted to come back to Flagstaff to get married. With COVID-19, they were still able to keep their date and their ceremony venue, but they had to move their reception to the Weatherford Hotel, which is a fabulous backup plan! And lucky for them, the governor of AZ increased group size to 50 right before their wedding. I loved having the mountain backdrop for the ceremony and then moving to downtown for the wedding. I absolutely adore Flagstaff summer weddings.

Preview above, full film below. In the film below, listen to Michael’s vows. He has a story about their first backpacking trip and makes an analogy about carrying heavy loads together through life. So sweet!

Sedona Elopement // Sara + Marcus {Sedona and Flagstaff Elopement Videographer}

Sara and Marcus were married at one of the most beautiful spots in Sedona. To keep Sedona beautiful, I will not say exactly where it was, but know that it’s a dream. Sedona is full of stunning, intimate locations, making it perfect for elopements. They were joined by Sara’s adorable daughter and their parents. Their vows were so tender and genuine, and as I edited their footage and audio, I felt so much happiness for them! It is incredible how life can bring people together, separate them for a time, and then reunite them when they both need it most. Congratulations Sara and Marcus! Preview above, film below.

Sedona Cathedral Rock Elopement // Margot + Chris {Sedona elopement videographer}

Margot and Chris flew from the east coast on a private plane to elope in Sedona. They thankfully dodged a few storms that threatened to delay their wedding. Sadly, Chris’s father passed away about a week before the wedding. To remember him, they brought his favorite hat, which is pictured above. I thought this was a sweet, sincere way for the couple to feel like he was there with them.

Margot told us that she had been divorced for 25 years and was so happy to find love again. The two were giddy with love and they were one of the smoochiest couples I’ve ever filmed. It is a great reminder that we have no idea where life will take us, and love can come when we least expect it.

The couple also wanted an authentic Native American ceremony. They asked to keep their full wedding film private, and I happily respect that, but know that it was full of singing, live flute, and incredibly powerful and moving words about the earth, letting go of negativity from the past, and moving forward with devotion.

This elopement was planned by Weddings in Sedona and they commit to helping couples find genuine, authentic Native American officiants. This ceremony was beautifully officiated by Mario Black Wolf, a Medicine Man from the Mechica-Apache Tribe. Anthony Flesch played the Native American flute, which brought a lovely ambiance. Sedona Bride Photography captured incredible images.

L'Auberge de Sedona Wedding // Brittany + Jason {Sedona Wedding Videographer}

Brittany and Jason, who live in Florida, had a very large wedding at L’Auberge de Sedona planned. When COVID-19 started disrupting everyone’s plans, they considered cancelling, but then Jason looked at Brittany and said, "Let’s fly to AZ and do it.” They were joined by 8 loved ones, and it was so beautiful. There are so many things going wrong right now, but I’m glad there are still so many things to celebrate, even when the circumstances may not be our first choice.

Preview above, full film below.

Sedona COVID-19 Elopement // Jessica + Denys {Sedona Elopement Videographer}

Jessica and Denys were supposed to be getting married in the Caribbean on a white sand beach. When those plans fell through due to COVID-19, they traded white sand for the red sand of Sedona, and it was beautiful! I love seeing how couples are making the best of this difficult situation and choosing to find the joy. It really is inspiring! Jessica also told me that they are using the money they didn’t spend on a Caribbean wedding to remodel their house. Genius!

This was my first wedding with Weddings in Sedona , and since this elopement, I’ve already worked a few others. They are extremely well organized, hire talented photographers and musicians, and I would definitely recommend them for Sedona wedding planning.

Congratulations Jessica and Denys!!

Red Agave Resort Elopement // Jessica + Andy {Sedona and Flagstaff Wedding Videographer}

Jessica and Andy planned to get married on May the 4th, and nothing could stop them, not even COVID-19. These two have so much going on! Both just graduated medical school last week and are heading off to begin their residencies. However, one important detail: their residencies are 500 miles apart. It was very important to them that they get married, regardless of a global pandemic, and start this new phase of life as a married couple.

Jessica’s parents were able to attend the wedding, as well as their beautiful pup Brutus. They were still married at Red Agave Adventure Resort like they had planned, and there was one perk: we had the entire place to ourselves. The intimate ceremony was followed by a toasts and cake cutting, which family and friends joined via Skype. There were some technological difficulties, but the love was still there. In addition to this film, I created an edit of the entire ceremony with their toasts, and some fun behind the scenes shots. I am keeping this off the internet for privacy reasons, but I am soooo glad Jessica and Andy had me document this beautiful day so that they can rewatch and celebrate their wedding day for years to come. May the 4th be with you!

Agave of Sedona Wedding // Jordan + Matt {Sedona and Flagstaff Wedding Videographer}

Jordan and Matt were married at Agave of Sedona the weekend everything started to really shut down. Some of the guests were unable to travel to the wedding, but most were there. I made sure to wash my hands well before eating and refrained from touching my face, but other than that, things felt pretty normal. It’s interesting how looking back, it’s like we had no idea what was coming. One big clue though, was that the original photographer had to find replacement photographers last minute, because she had just returned from Spain and was self quarantining for 14 days (SO SMART of her, and her replacements were fabulous).

Little did I know then, this was my last wedding for a while and one of the final weddings at Agave of Sedona before the governor’s shelter in place orders. My calendar was booked almost every weekend through April and I was gearing up to have my busiest spring ever, but since then every single shoot has been rescheduled or cancelled. In all honesty though, I am doing fine, and I really feel so sad for the couples out there who have had to cancel, reschedule, and shift their wedding vision.

I am so happy that Jordan and Matt unknowingly squeezed in their wedding before things got really crazy. Their wedding was beautiful, and they were surrounded by so much love. Their bridesmaids and groomsmen gave some of the best speeches I’ve heard, and it was a privilege to be there! Just typing about this has me missing capturing human nature in some of its finest forms. Congratulations Jordan and Matt and I hope you’re enjoying your quarantined honeymoon stage.

Full film above, preview below.

Agave of Sedona Wedding // Thuy and Matthew {Sedona and Flagstaff Videographer}

Thuy and Matthew’s wedding feels like a lifetime ago, although it really wasn’t! Both are AZ natives that now live in Washington. It was the last wedding I filmed where I wasn’t even thinking about the virus! Where I danced at the reception in a big group of people, and took food from the buffet without thinking twice. A week later, I had another wedding, and by then things had really changed.

Thuy is a medical professional, and I am so happy that their wedding happened to fall in early March, where guests could still travel and plans could go off without a hitch. Soon after her wedding, her work turned into chaos.

Matthew and Thuy planned a gorgeous wedding at Agave of Sedona. They are high school sweethearts, have traveled the world (even snorkeled in Iceland) and created successful careers. I was especially touched by the love they both have for each other’s parents, and the love their parents have for their spouse. Their parents knew them as awkward teens! Same with their siblings- they all grew up together and have a real love for one another. They seemed more like true siblings than in-laws.

Congratulations Thuy and Matthew!! I love watching your quarantined newlywed life on Instagram.

Full film above, preview below.

Sedona Golf Resort Wedding // Ashley and Andrew

Ashley and Andrew were married on one of the rainiest days in the last two years. It wasn’t sprinkling but was pouring all morning and early afternoon. It was even snowing in Flagstaff. The wedding was still set to go on, so I brought my husband to be my umbrella holder. Even as I set up my tripods for the ceremony, it was still raining. And then, a wedding miracle took place. The rain stopped, and the sun came out. When Ashley came out to walk down the aisle, she was so surprised by the sunshine, she cried. The rain held off for a good 2 hours, and by the time we were back inside for dinner and toasts, the rain started again. I was so happy for them, and, as an added bonus, the clouds over the red rock were absolutely stunning.

This was my first wedding at Sedona Golf Resort, and I can’t wait to go back.

Preview above, film below.

L'Auberge de Sedona Wedding//Jay + Brandon {Sedona Wedding Videographer}

Jay and Brandon were such a lovely couple. I met Brandon about an hour before the ceremony, and the first thing I noticed was his huge smile, and he wore that smile all day. He was obviously esctatic to be marrying Jay, and it was adorable. Soon after meeting Jay, we did a first look with her dad. She wrote him a letter, which he read aloud. It was so tender and made me cry. This family loves each other.

They were married up at the Spirit Song terrace and the reception that followed was fantastic. So much live music. Her good friend sang during cocktail hour and during the dance with her dad. She was competition for Adele. And Lucky Devils Band played the rest of the reception. I absolutely love shooting with the Lucky Devils Band. Live music brings the best vibes to weddings.

Congrats to this beautiful couple, and I recently heard they will be a party of 3 come fall. My heart is bursting!!

Wedding film above, preview below.

Arizona Snowbowl Elopement {Flagstaff elopement and wedding videographer}

1/1/2020 is a pretty incredible anniversary. I spent the first sunrise of the decade with Lynn and Mike at Arizona Snowbowl. It was freezing, but so beautiful. They came from Florida to elope and start 2020 together as husband and wife. We finished just as the groomers were touching up the slopes for New Year’s Day skiers. I am grateful for this job that gets me out of bed to witness incredible sunrises.

Huge thanks to Heather Kadar for this great BTS photo. Heather is an incredible photog who takes care of her brides!!

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Kendra and Connor Agave of Sedona Wedding {Sedona Wedding Videographer}

Kendra and Connor are two incredible people. Kendra is a PA in New Mexico, and she has worked so hard, overcoming all sorts of obstacles, to get to where she is. Connor is a professional baseball player, and he too, has worked unbelievably hard to get to where he is. Being at their wedding, hearing speeches from their families, and listening to their vows over and over as I edited their film, was a good reminder that this life is such a gift. There is so much to be experienced and learned, and most of the time, we need to step up and take an active role to make our dreams come true.

Kendra incorporated so many beautiful details from her culture in her wedding and ceremony. Her mother sewed turquoise throughout her veil. Native American flute music floated over the the crowd. Sacred prayers were said to the north, south, east, and west. It truly was a sacred ceremony, and I am grateful I was there to capture it for their family to enjoy as the years go by.

Preview above, full film below.

Holli and Nate D.A. Ranch Country Wedding, Cornville, AZ {Sedona Wedding Videographer}

I grew up in Tucson, AZ, and I now live in Flagstaff, AZ. I had never been to Cornville, AZ until this wedding, and it knocked my socks off. As soon as I arrived at the D.A. (Dancing Apache} Ranch, I was in love. This is an unbelievable venue. It has weeping willows, huge sycamores, cottonwoods, a pond, goats, a stunning cabin, and a homey, yet elegant feel. Incredibly, this is all nestled in the middle of the Arizona desert.

This venue was also perfect for Nate and Holli. Holli originally planned to get married in Sedona, but couldn’t quite find a venue that fit what she was looking for. She told me that as soon as she drove down the dirt road on to the DA Ranch property, she immediately knew it was the place. Nate and Holli both have a long, loving history with horses and this spot complimented them beautifully.

Holli went to college at the University of Arizona. During the toasts, her dad told the crowd that each year after classes let out, she would pack up and drive to Estes Park to wrangle horses. At the end of the summer she would return to AZ and tell her family “I am never marrying a cowboy.” Nate and Holli then met at a horse event here in AZ. It took a little time, but after their first real date, the rest was history. Apparently, her dad said, there are exceptions.

Watch the full film below and see their beautiful wedding unfold:

Allison and Denis Briar Patch Inn Elopement {Sedona Elopement Videographer}

Allison and Denis planned the sweetest elopement at the Briar Patch Inn near Sedona, AZ in Oak Creek Canyon. The two had vacationed to this exact cabin, so when they got engaged, they decided there was no better place to elope than on its private deck above Oak Creek. Sedona Bride Photographer Katrina Wallace and I were wondering if we could make a ceremony on a deck, above a raging creek work, but it absolutely did, and it was magical. It’s also good that Katrina and I love working together so much, because we were really close and rubbing shoulders.

Allison and Denis also chose to have their parents, his sister, and her grandmother with them for their elopement, which I thought was so lovely. It’s kind of the best of both wedding worlds- a few people you love present to witness your wonderfully intimate elopement. Full film below, preview above.