The Sedona Weddings and Corporate Events Guide

Tlaquepaque Chapel

By Sedona Bride Photography and Events By Show Stoppers

Events By Show Stoppers has made another magazine cover!  This absolutely gorgeous image of the charming Chapel at Tlaquepaque was taken by Sedona’s own Katrina Wallace of SedonaBride.Com and will be published on the cover of Arizona’s Finest Wedding Sites and Services September issue!

The magazine is one of Arizona’s most comprehensive sources for brides planning their weddings anywhere in the state. Show Stoppers designed another one of our popular rose petal carpets for the aisle.  Old rusted candelabra, wax luminaries, tons of candles and a fabulous old alter piece were used in the shoot.  Terra cotta cherubs holding cornucopias filled with autumn flowers flank the sides of the alter.

The Chapel at Tlaquepaque is one of Show Stoppers very favorite ceremony sites.  Show Stoppers can provide service or brides can use Show Stoppers second store, Nectar Designs, to provide flowers.  Nectar Design is located at Tlaquepaque in Suite A. 114.  Nectar offers discounted packages exclusively for Tlaquepaque brides and is Tlaquepaque’s “in house” floral service. Visit Nectar Designs here: Nectar Designs:  928-203-4749  / Tlaquepaque Chapel:  928-282-4838 /  Show Stoppers:  928-203-9096

More Images Of The Tlaquepaque Chapel

Sedona Wedding Planners,

Venues, Vendors and Gifts

51 leading Sedona wedding professionals, including wedding planners and venues have joined to become the unsurpassed, Sedona Wedding Studio. HERE, brides can find an elite, “invitation only” membership of the best Sedona wedding professionals available today, all represented under one roof.  Brides can save time and money, avoid worry and have the confidence of knowing that they have found the ultimate source for the best Sedona wedding services.  The SWS membership list reads as a who’s who in the Sedona wedding industry.

The most stringent stipulations and standards are required before being invited to join this exclusive group of award winning experts and wedding planners.  Members are pre-screened for excellence in their field.  S.W.S. members are consistently the busiest, simply because they are among the most popular, trusted and referred experts in Sedona.

Among the many qualifications considered are at least 5 years of experience. Peer and industry recognition is extremely important. Exquisite talent, dependability and value of services is mandatory.  Publication in recognized industry magazines is also taken into account.

The standards required of members involve much more than simply paying dues to be on a listing.  The Sedona Wedding Studio does not restrict membership to only those vendors who live in or around Sedona.  The S.W.S is a private membership and is not modeled after any other organization.  Quality is priority at The Sedona Wedding Studio.

By selecting Sedona Wedding Studio vendors, Sedona brides can go straight to the best and avoid long, unreliable, confusing lists.  A Sedona Wedding Studio bride can plan her wedding in an unbelievably appointed showroom.  Brides can arrange meetings and discussions in lovely conferencing areas and meet vendors in person.

Helpful resources are everywhere in the SWS.  Video, slide shows  and photography showcase the talent of all the SWS members.  Brides can listen to music selections by talented Sedona Wedding Studio musicians and even have make-up trials by studio make-up and hair artists.  Catalogues, fabulous displays, merchandise, samples and more complete the Sedona Wedding Studio experience.

Sedona Top 51

Wedding Professionals

With this exciting group of talented Sedona artists and professionals, The Sedona Wedding Studio has become the hub of the Sedona wedding community!  The SWS is much more than just an on line resources guide.

The SWS has an actual location as well. Stop by and see why no wedding will be complete without a visit to The Sedona Wedding Studio, located in beautiful West Sedona at 1710 West Hwy. 89A.  Brides now have the convenience of having the most celebrated Sedona vendors coming to them in pre-arranged consecutive appointments instead of spending their limited time traveling all over town seeking meetings and information.

The Sedona Wedding Studio

Represents These Top 52 Sedona Wedding Professionals:

1. Sedona Bride –  Photography by Katrina Wallace and Andrew Mejia

2. Sedona Cake Couture – Andrea Blaut

3.  Sedona Sounds – DJ – Bobby Russell

4.  Events By Show Stoppers – Flowers / Lighting / Decor – Ken Heflin and Jim Bullock

5.  Sedona Wedding Planner – Karen Lynn

6. Van Damme Weddings – Planning – Margaret Van Damme

7.  Sedona Luxury Weddings – Planning – J.B. Bloomfield

8.  Sedona Wine Country Tours

9.  L’Auberge de Sedona

10.  Amara Resort and Spa

11.  Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village and Chapel

12.  El Portal Luxury Inn

13.  Artists in Rhythm – Live music – Steve Douglas

14. Cucina Rustica – Catering / Rehearsal Dinners and Reception Venue

15.  Tri-Rentals – Deb Beggs / Tenting, Linens, Tables, Chairs, Flatware, Table Settings

16. Particia Vega – Hair and Make-up

17. Liz Margin – Make-up

18.  The Hilton Resort and Spa

19.  Seven Canyons Golf Club ( with special sponsorship by Show Stoppers for non-member brides )

Contact Show Stoppers for details.  928-203-9096

20. Garland’s Lodge ( Limited Sunday afternoon weddings only )

21. Main Street Catering – Dave DeGraff

22.  Enchantment Resort ( Limited to specific holidays )

23.  Phoenix Bride and Groom Magazine

24.  The Wedding Chronicle

25. Reverend Shanandoah Sterling

26.  Nectar Design /   Exclusive florist for Tlaquepaque brides

27. Heartline Cafe / Catering Available for Heartline’s on-site facilities as well as off-site venues

28.  Perfection Catering

29.   Oman Ken Live music / Harp / Flute / Guitar / Piano / Vocals

30.  Two Hearts One Life Weddings Rev. Maria K. Grace, Officiant

31.  Aromatherapywedding.com Favors

32.  HeartOf SedonaWeddings.com Rev. Andrew Murphy, M. Div. – Officiant

33.  SaverioCustomClothiers.com Men and Women’s custom designed clothing.

34.  Studio Grace, LLC   Fine, high-end stationary, invitations, corporate collateral, announcements, personal stationary / website under construction Julie@studioGrace.net

35.  Dancing Apache Lodge

36.  Get Married In Sedona Live wedding webcast

37. Serendipity Videography

38. Intimate Sedona Weddings Rev. Suzanne Loo-McCoy, Officiant

39.  Pink Jeep Tours Stella Koret

40.  Arizona’s Finest Wedding Sites and Services

41.  White Tie Transportation, Limousine and Tours

42.  Saddlerock Ranch  Website coming soon

43.  Event Essentials

44.  Sedona Trolly

45.  Laura Marolakos / Wedding Planner / Heart of Sedona Weddings

46.  ShutterBox PhotoBooth

47.  Wildflower Linens

48.  Sedona Monthly

49.  Brian David / Classical Performance Guitar

50.  Los Abrigados Resort and Spa

51.  Victorian Cowgirl / Custom Couture Wedding Fashions

Nectar Design…

Tlaquepaque’s Official 

Wedding Florist

For those of you who may not know, Ken and I also own Nectar Design in Tlaquepaque.  Our store is located in Suite A.114.

Nectar offers competitively priced wedding packages that are custom designed for brides being married at Tlaquepaque.  (Show Stoppers also has great packages for brides being married at other venues in Sedona. )

To keep prices reasonable,  Nectar’s floral packages are designed to streamline wedding services by eliminating time consuming personal appointments and replacing them with phone and/ or on-line conferencing.  This saves everyone time including the brides and eliminates the need to travel to Sedona just to make simple flower choices.  No personal appointments are scheduled for brides wanting our exclusive packages.  Phone conferencing with designers is of course available anytime with pre-arranged scheduling.  Photos, price lists, booking information and reservation forms are available at Nectar Design or via e-mail.  Sales associates will be happy to provide this material but will not be available for lengthy discussions.  All information is provided in the information they provide.

Not all brides will want a wedding package. Those brides may choose to have custom bouquets with more involved services and discuss their needs with one of our designers.  Budgets, as always, depend on flower choices, season and availability.

The big bonus is that Tlaquepaque brides have the convenience and confidence of an “on property” wedding floral service that focuses on them.  By having an “in house” service that provides flowers exclusively for Tlaquepaque brides, prices can be kept reasonable and the wedding day worry free.

More involved weddings needing services not provided by Nectar Design will be directed to Events By Show Stoppers.  While Nectar Design is a different company, flowers will never the less be filled by the same superb designers that have earned Show Stoppers the reputation we enjoy.

This is a great opportunity for Tlaquepaque brides who want to choose from our different packages to have gorgeous flowers at substantial savings without compromising the quality of the flowers.  Please call Show Stoppers at 928-203-9096 for information or stop by Nectar Design in Tlaquepaque Suite A.114.

Eventsbyshowstoppers.com

If you are planning a Sedona wedding, L’Auberge de Sedona should be among the venues you are considering.  There are so many things to take into account before you make your decision.  L’Auberge has everything a bride could want for a picture perfect wedding.  Ceremony sites range from serene creek side settings to dramatic red rock views.  There are numerous accommodations in every price range at L’Auberge and her adjoining sister properties Amara Resort and The Orchards.

The grounds are beautifully landscaped with lovely flowers everywhere.  The log cottages are charming with many being right on Oak Creek.  The fragrance of juniper burning in the fireplaces hangs in the trees during the cooler seasons.  Huge trees are everywhere and autumn brings spectacular colors of yellow, rust and reds to all the foliage.  L’Auberge is gorgeous during every season.

The food is simply superb.  World class chefs prepare the finest cuisine imaginable and the service can’t be beat.  Depending on the number of guests, there are several choices for the reception, including the Monet ballroom and the popular Creek House.  L’Auberge is being expanded and will soon have chauffeured Gemcars to whisk guests right up the hill to uptown shopping, restaurants, sightseeing and trolley stops.  One huge advantage is that guests do not have to drive after a night of celebrating.

Kara Clark Cristman and Meghan Rudolph are in-house specialists when it comes to the nuts and bolts of planning your wedding.  There are several wedding coordinators endorsed by L’Auberge that can assist with even more detailed planning if you wish.  L’Auberge de Sedona is already one of the most popular wedding venues in Sedona.  With the completion of their marvelous expansions, L’Auberge will be the undisputed resort of choice for a wedding in Sedona.  Please visit L’Auberge HERE: You will find much more information, great photos and discover why L’Auberge is a Show Stopper favorite for a beautiful Sedona wedding.  You may click on the photos to enlarge them.

Don’t miss these beautiful slide shows by Katrina Wallace and Andrew Mejia spotlighting different areas at L’Auberge and see why L’Auberge is one of Sedona’s most popular wedding venues.

1.  “A Journey to Marrakesh”  This was the wonderful Moroccan themed wedding of Tara and Micah.  The ceremony was on the cottage side lawn.  The reception was held in the Monet ballroom:  See the SLIDE SHOW HERE:

2.  “Sweet Love”  This was a lovely cottage side wedding for Jennifer and Josh: See the SLIDE SHOW HERE: 

3.  “Jayna and Dan”  This charming wedding was Creek side at the Creek House:   See the SLIDE SHOW HERE:  

4.  “Love is in the air”  This was the beautiful hillside wedding of Laura and Grant:   See the SLIDE SHOW HERE:   

Return to Show Stopper’s HERE:

“The Heart and Soul of Sedona”

Tlaquepaque has to be one of the most charming venues in all of Arizona much less Sedona.  It is one of Show Stopper’s favorites for weddings and events.  Many brides choose Tlaquepaque as the location for their Sedona wedding because of the lovely Chapel and the courtyards where beautiful weddings and receptions take place.

Huge sycamore trees surround Tlaquepaque and provide cool peaceful shade while shoppers stroll through the stylish shops and restaurants.  The architecture is reminiscent of an old world village in Mexico.   All the courtyards have lovely fountains with the centerpiece being the grand fountain in Patio Del Norte.

The huge fountain is a Show Stopper favorite every Thanksgiving and Christmas when we fill it with lavish seasonal floral displays.  Here we have used gourds, pumpkins. red pyracantha berries, fruited persimmon branches, sunflowers, marigolds, chrysanthemums, squash, cattails and hops.  When finished, we turn on the water and let it spill through the display.  Click the photo to see more detail.

Tlaquepaque at Christmas is one of the best times of the year to visit.  We love to decorate the Chapel’s arched entry and try something new each year.  It is a big bonus for the December bride who chooses Tlaquepaque for her Sedona wedding.

Last year in 2007, Show Stoppers designed the Chapel arch with granny smith apples, lemons, giant sugar cones, lichen covered branches, gourds, fir boughs and copper ribbon.  One of the best things about installing Tlaquepaque decorations is the audience that gathers around and watches us work.   Be sure to click on the photo to enlarge the details.

In 2006, we decorated the chapel with stark white winter branches, red apples, giant sugar cones and blue spruce.

Evening wedding receptions at Tlaquepaque are magical.  Guests are always thrilled with the ambiance and brides never forget their really special wedding that would not have been the same at any other venue.

You can see why Sedona brides line up to reserve this gorgeous property.  Its about the ambiance and romantic settings that cannot be found anywhere else.

Check back often for more show stopping photos of recent weddings and events we have created at this exceptional property.

Tlaquepaque books quickly.  For more information and more great photos, go to Tlaq.com.  Jill Kryiakopulous will be happy to speak with you.  Be sure to mention we sent you!

While you are visiting Tlaquepaque, please visit our sister store, NECTAR Suite A.114.  We carry fabulous turquoise and silver jewelry by important Native American artists.  The store also carries imported decorative items, religious items, folk art, home furnishings, textiles, and much more. You can even shop at NECTAR by going to the online store on the Tlaquepaque web site, Tlaq.com

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