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Spectacular Engagement Shoot!

Planning a wedding in the next year or two? If so, and you haven’t considered an engagement shoot, now is the time to think about it! In the hustle and bustle of the wedding planning process, the engagement shoot can often get overlooked. However, it is actually one of the most intimate and delightful ways to get away, just the two of you, enjoy each other among the inviting red rocks of Sedona, and make memories that will last a lifetime!

To give you an idea of what this experience can look like, we wanted to share with you a recent engagement shoot that we just absolutely adore! This particular shoot was an adventure, but even if you’re not into scaling the heights that you see in these photos, Sedona offers many absolutely stunning backdrops that take only a few minutes to access.

Christine and Eli’s engagement shoot was as exciting as it was romantic. This handsome couple had no problem hiking up the back side of Cathedral Rock to the Saddle, one of the most popular adventure locations for engagement shoots and elopements. And you can see why—the Saddle and surrounding landscapes are truly among the most stunning that Sedona has to offer!

Of course, in order to have the shoot be a success, you must have top-notch photography! Sedona Bride Photographers are just that. Their skill, combined with their genuinely caring and easy-going personalities, make their “Authentic, meaningful, moment-driven photography” an experience that will bring a smile to your faces long after the experience has ended.

AND, if these photos aren’t exactly your style, we have MANY other highly-skilled photographers at our fingertips, waiting to capture your most heartfelt moments together. We will spend time getting to know you, and will work with you until we find a photographer and style that are the perfect fit for you!

We also wanted to give a shout-out thanks to Sedona Beauty Team, who did a test run for Christine’s hair and makeup.

We hope you enjoy these photos as much as we do, and look forward to talking with you soon about setting up your personalized engagement shoot!

Native Ceremony, Simple & Sweet!

Meet Anne and Aaron, a super-sweet, down to earth couple, who did their wedding day on their own terms, and we loved it! They spent their wedding day eve camping out right here in Sedona, and we’ve included below the photo they sent us as they enjoyed the beautiful sunset.

From Anne’s unique floral wedding dress, to their turquoise wedding rings, to their bare-footed Native American ceremony, this celebration was a distinctive expression of Anne and Aaron’s relationship from beginning to end!

This was the wedding of our dreams and you both [Susan and Jennifer] made it come true! We wouldn’t have it any other way. Thank you so much for working with Aaron and I on such short notice! We will definitely be back to visit again…and with our newest addition, our baby!  
–Love, Anne and Aaron

Thank you, Anne and Aaron, for these kind words, and we can’t wait to meet your new wee one–come back soon!

Mario Blackwolf, Officiant  
David Sunfellow, Photographer
Anthony Flesch, Native American Flute
Mountain High Flowers

Gorgeous Gatsby

If ever there was a fairytale wedding, Sarah and Galen’s fits the description perfectly! They chose a Great Gatsby theme at L’Auberge de Sedona: Elegant and chic, and with their meticulous planning, not a detail was overlooked. As you can see from the photos, the wedding was stunning from beginning to end. The love between Sarah and Galen was palpable. Their First Look by the creek was filled with joyous emotion, and was followed by an intimate ceremony up on the SpiritSong Terrace, with stunning views of the crimson red rocks for which Sedona is so famously known.

The springtime garden cocktail hour and reception gathering by the creek provided the opportunity for loved ones to relax and enjoy the lush surroundings and ambiance. The celebration was made even more special, with an exquisite string quartet playing in the background. Birdcages, vases, and the like were filled with fragrant floral overflow, and an abundance of candles and leafy decor graced the tables. This charming couple enjoyed hand-selecting each and every piece, creating a symphony of shimmering charm to the sheer delight of their guests!

Sarah and Galen, we’re grateful to have played a part in your enchanting wedding, and we wish for you a lifetime filled with the kind of enriching moments that you experienced on your one-of-a-kind wedding day!

Our appreciation to the vendors that helped make it happen:

Anthony Flesch, Officiant
Andrew Holman Photography
Bliss Extraordinary Floral
Skylight City Quartette
Sedona Beauty Team
Verve Events & Tents









Princess Bride & Her Prince Charming

We were so excited when Shay and Greg’s wedding day finally arrived! Susan Perry had the honor of marrying this dear couple on an absolutely gorgeous fall day in Sedona. Shay reminded us of an elegant princess, with her spectacular dress and accessories, and Greg couldn’t have been a more charming groom!

Their wedding day began at the Sedona Creative Life Center’s Peace Garden Gazebo, and ended at their Chapel. The ceremony actually took place out on the red rocks of Huckaby Trail, so they combined different locations to come up with their perfect wedding day! JReece Photography captured classic and unique moments throughout, and took advantage of the soft lighting as the red rocks popped just before sunset, to memorialize the ceremony for years to come.

Our own Jazi Kidd was the Day Of Coordinator, supporting Shay and Greg, as well as their family and friends, as the day unfolded.

Thank you so much, Shay and Greg, for choosing us to help make your Fairytale wedding dreams come true! May your relationship, home, and family be graced with delightful grins and giggles, and extraordinary happiness always!