Orchard Canyon on Oak Creek Wedding // Samantha + Tyler {Flagstaff and Sedona Wedding Videographer}

Samantha and Tyler are Flagstaff locals. I love love my destination couples, but it’s always so fun to have the Flagstaff connection.

Samantha and Tyler had the most beautiful wedding at one of my favorite venues, Orchard Canyon on Oak Creek. The peach, apple, and plum trees were heavy with fruit, and Marisa from Simply Sweet Photo and I, couldn’t resist asking permission from the head chef to pick a peach (which I scarfed on the drive home).

Samantha and Tyler had their family around them, as well as their sweet pup, as they committed their lives to each other. I absolutely loved how happy their pup was all day. She seemed to be barking her approval during the ceremony, and it was so joyful. Samantha embroidered their initials and date on masks for their wedding guests, which was such a fun touch. Congratulations Sam and Tyler!

Full film above, preview below.

Cabin Forest Flagstaff Wedding // Missy + Leah {Flagstaff Wedding Videographer}

Missy and Leah met playing rugby. Even better, they met playing rugby in Flagstaff. Missy lived in Vegas, and Leah in AZ. Distance couldn’t keep them apart, and soon Missy made the leap to move to AZ with Leah.

Leah and Missy created the most beautiful, intimate wedding. We were out at a beautiful cabin, convenient to town, yet it felt remote (an amazing thing about Flagstaff). There was live music, an incredible table setting, delicious food from Main Street Catering, and the perfect ceremony officiated by their close friend and former roommate. Missy and Leah had their parents there, and the love and support for this couple was obvious.

Brad, from Aero Visuals came up to Phoenix to fly drone and did a phenomenal job.

Full film above, preview below.

Under Canvas Moab Wedding // Claire + Jeff {Flagstaff, Sedona, and Moab videographer}

Claire and Jeff. Where to even begin? About a year ago, my bff Angela Hays Photography told me she had a bride that wanted us to travel to the Dolomites in Italy, July 2020. I love shooting with Angela and doing so in Italy sounded like a total dream. We immediately started planning.

Claire and Jeff are both fighter pilots for the US Air Force. Claire was stationed in Italy and Jeff in Vegas. Getting married at a vineyard near Venice and escaping to the Dolomites for a couples’ session after was the perfect plan. And then COVID-19. Italy suffered so much devastation in Italy and Claire was there through it all. We were hopeful that things would settle down by summer. In Italy, things did get better, but in the USA, they got worse. We were holding onto hope even into early June until it was clear that no one from the states would be traveling to Europe for a very long time. We were all a little/lot crushed.

Claire and Jeff were planning to get married on July 4th, Independence Day, and decided this day was non negotiable. They changed their plans to Under Canvas Moab in Utah, and the wedding was AMAZING. The day of the wedding, we went rafting together on the Colorado. That evening there was a beautiful ceremony and dinner at Under Canvas Moab. There was also a full moon rise that I will never forget. The next day, we headed up to Canyonlands for a magical couples session. Claire and Jeff were so gracious, cheerful and just grateful to be getting married, no matter where they were. They are already on new assignments abroad, so fitting it in during a pandemic was no easy feat.

Claire and Jeff also had the greatest family and friends, and it really was an honor to be with them all on the 4th of July. There were so many distiguished pilots, armed forces, and veterans there. Thank you for all your service!

Preview above, full wedding film and river film below.

This place is unbelievable. Flagstaff, Sedona, and Moab wedding videographer.

An incredible evening in Moab. Flagstaff, Sedona, and Moab wedding videographer.

R+J Flagstaff Forest Wedding {Flagstaff Wedding Videographer}

R and J had the most beautiful wedding at a rustic log cabin with incredible views of the San Francisco peaks. These two asked me to keep their wedding film private, a request I will always grant, but they happily said we could share their preview.

It is truly an honor to be part of such intimate, sacred celebrations. R had one of the most contagious laughs I’ve ever heard, and J, a good foot taller than R, was beaming the whole time. I love when I show up to the wedding, and the groom is acting like he won the jackpot.

I also loved that the 30 minute drive to this location was on over 10 miles of dirt road directly behind my house. The forests here are huge and unbroken. Northern Arizona is wonderful.

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.