Sedona & Flagstaff, AZ Video
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Faye and Keshav traveled to Sedona from NYC for their incredible wedding at Amara Resort. The wedding was a beautiful blending of family, culture, tradition and love. One of my favorite things about weddings is witnessing the outpouring of love and support from family and friends. Showing up with unconditional love is one of the best things we can do. Full film above, preview below.
Emily and Jordan were married at Sedona Golf Resort on a beautiful spring day. They were surrounded by friends and family and there was so much love supporting them. The toasts were especially sweet at this wedding. Jordan’s brother Brett made me cry at the wedding, and then I cried again as I was editing. Full film above, preview below.
Rachel and Bob got lucky with the snow on the red rocks. It never sticks around Sedona for long, so they hit the jackpot. To kick off their wedding day together, we started with a first look and portraits at Tlaquepaque and then headed over to Agave of Sedona. I loved their love story- the two met playing kickball. Rachel kicked and as she was running to base, she tripped over her feet and totally wiped out. She got up and laughed and kept going, and Bob found this entire thing completely endearing and immediately wanted to know more. Proof that often we aren’t attracted perfection, but to humility and humanity. Film above, preview below.
Alyssa and Dustin were my first wedding of 2022! They had postponed and changed location due to COVID and decided to travel all the way across the country to Sedona. I’m pretty sure they planned the whole thing in a matter of weeks and it went off without a hitch. They were married at classy L’Auberge de Sedona up on the Spirit Song terrace, followed by a beautiful reception along the creek. Film above, preview below.
Amanda and Paul’s wedding was my last for 2021. Amanda’s details were absolutely incredible. From her flower crown to the donuts, to the largest tent I’ve ever seen at a wedding (by far) and the gorgeous flowers climbing up the post that supported the tent. A highlight of the wedding was watching Amanda put on her flower crown for the first time and seeing her face light up as her wedding dreams came true.
Paul and Amanda had to delay their Sedona wedding for almost a year due to COVID. They did get married on their original date in an intimate ceremony with family back on the other side of the country. Their Sedona wedding celebration was just a year shy of their anniversary, and I believe it was also Amanda’s birthday! This was a great way to end my 2021 wedding season! Full film above, preview below.
If you scroll down, you will see Raquel and Jarrod’s Grand Canyon elopement. Two weeks later, they went to Sedona and celebrated with family and friends (and kitty!) at Sky Ranch Lodge. I love that this couple wanted both the elopement and big wedding experience, and they made it happen! Their celebration was made complete with a mosh pit (Raquel’s idea, and a first for me to see at a wedding. I also loved the opportunity to really get to know Raquel and Jarrod, as they just radiant joy and kindness. Full film above, preview below.
Sarah and Jordan had a micro wedding under the ponderosa pine trees overlooking beautiful, craggy, wilderness. It’s a journey outside of Flagstaff, AZ to reach this spot, but the effort comes with great reward.
One thing I will never forget about this wedding was the desire Sarah and Jordan had to be surrounded by their loved ones as they kissed for the first time as husband and wife. The photo above is their actual first kiss after they were pronounced man and wife. I had never seen this at ceremony, and it was unforgettable.
Jordan and Sarah are both piano players and met by playing piano at their church. He would help her with keyboard setup on the days he wasn’t playing. Eventually she asked if he could come over and help with her guitar. Real love stories like this are the most wonderful reminder that life is beautiful.
Ashley and Darick had the final 2021 wedding at Aldea Weddings in the Woods. It was a beautiful, crisp day, and the oaks were still showing off their fall covers. This Flagstaff, AZ venue has a beautiful ceremony location nestled under the ponderosas, a large, covered outdoor dining area, and a fabulous deck for a dance floor. I hope to film here more!
During the ceremony and speeches, there was debate about who was going after who throughout high school and the years that followed. I realized this was all a great sign, as it showed that both were a bit obsessed with the other, and neither were afraid to go big to get what they wanted. I also loved hearing about Darick’s camping trips with the guys, and that all the guys 100% love when Ashely comes along, because she makes the trip better. Seeing a community of friends and family rally behind a couple is one of my favorite things about weddings. Full film above, preview below.
858 days. That’s how long Julia and Tyler had to wait to get married. Julia and Tyler were radiating joy the entire day. I seriously felt like I was filming Julia as she experienced her dreams coming true. From her first look with her dad to soaking in the sunset at airpot vortex with Tyler, she loved it all. I am so happy for this sweet couple. They are ready to conquer the world as man and wife. Full film above, preview below.
When I first met Kathryn, I knew she looked familiar. I quickly learned it’s because her mother is a kindergarten teacher at my children’s elementary school, and Kathryn is a striking resemblance of her mother. Kathryn is also a teacher— a middle school science teacher, and potentially my son’s future science teacher.
One thing that I really remember from this day was the love between Kathryn’s parents. I remember seeing them holding hands, embracing, and stealing kisses. It warmed my heart. I truly get to be around some of the most joyful people as I work. Weddings can be the happiest of times.
Foxboro Ranch looked stunning on this October day. The leaves were gorgeous, the skies were clear, and it was quite chilly, but luckily the indoor reception area is incredibly inviting and cozy. Full film above, preview below.
The Sycamore Venue is a beautiful new event space in Flagstaff, AZ. There are gorgeous views of the San Francisco Peaks and the white interior and exterior paint on the barn make it a beautiful setting for any style of wedding. I highly recommend it!
Amanda and Zeke are Flagstaff locals who clearly mean a lot to this community. They had a huge crowd rallying behind them to begin their marriage with love and support. Film above, preview below.
Taylor and Kyle finally got to celebrate their wedding after COVID foiled their original plans. They eloped at a courthouse several months before the wedding, but waited to celebrate with friends and family. The wait was worth it and their ceremony was beautiful. Taylor’s first look with her father was one of my favorite wedding moments ever. The vows were so heartfelt and having their loved ones there to witness their love was powerful. The toasts and dances at the reception brought with them all the emotions you hope to feel at a wedding. There was laughter, tears, good food and drink, and a wild dance floor.
The wedding was held at Agave of Sedona, and this venue delivers every time. The views are some of the best from any venue in town, the reception area has large windows and room for dancing, there is a full kitchen, and the patio brings extra space for guests to mingle and enjoy the fresh air.
Full film above, preview below.
I met Maggie and Greg at a Flagstaff coffee shop to talk about their wedding vision. As soon as Greg started talking about highlining in his wedding attire to Maggie waiting in her gown, I knew it was going to epic, and I got really excited.
They eloped with their closest family and friends on top of a mountain with some of the best views in Sedona. Greg absolutely nailed his walk on the highline to Maggie, and their vision became a total reality. There was a tarantula, a rainbow, a whole lot of Chacos, and the most supportive family and friends. After, we headed down the mountain by headlamp to a festive pizza dinner in the parking lot. An ideal day for sure.
Full film above, preview below.
You never know when true love will find you.
Audra and Rob’s wedding at Seven Canyons Golf Club was so beautiful. This is an incredible venue packed with great views, a friendly staff, an epic ceremony location, and a fabulous reception area. Full film above, preview below.
Lillie and Kevin had a beautiful forest wedding at the Arboretum at Flagstaff. I love this venue. It has the most beautiful ceremony view, with unobstructed views of the San Francisco Peaks. The Arboretum has lovely gardens and pristine forest. It is a joy to shoot at. Lillie had unique requests from me. She didn’t want a highlight film, but an edit of the ceremony in full, speeches in full, and the dances in full. She and Kevin love to dance and choreographed their first dance. Lillie’s dance with here mom was also quite phenomenal, and Kevin’s dance with his mom totally made me cry. Lillie also told me she wanted the speeches in full so she could “remember all the nice things people said about me.” That made me laugh out loud. I couldn’t resist making her a preview, because their wedding had the most fun, swinging vibe. Preview above.
And a huge thanks to Monica Saatay for these BTS photos. She’s the best!!
