The Sedona Weddings and Corporate Events Guide

“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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Every time we see Cameron’s work we are amazed with her talent and her distinctive style.  We first met Cameron when she asked Show Stoppers to provide floral and decor for her lovely wedding at the base of the San Francisco peaks in Flagstaff.  Since then, we have had the pleasure of working with Cameron on many weddings in Sedona as well as Flagstaff.

Cameron just opened a lovely boutique photography studio with her friend, Jamelle Kelly.  Their work can be viewed in person at their studio and gallery in downtown Flagstaff right off Heritage Square.  There is lots of information and tons of photos on their blog and website, Cameronkellystudio.com. There are also several more Show Stoppers weddings you will enjoy seeing.

After viewing Cameron’s work, you can really get a feel for how she captures images normally overlooked by ordinary eyes.  She has the ability to get those unexpected shots when special things happen that make every wedding unique.

Cameron is a true artist and we always look forward to working with her, whether in Flagstaff or Sedona.  Be sure to look for many of her photos in our wedding galleries.  One of our favorite images appears in the frame with changing photos on our home page.  It is the one with the bride and groom under the lantern.

If you are looking for exceptional photography, be sure to consider Cameron.  She travels and can help you with your dream wedding no matter where it is.

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Margaret Van Damme is one of Sedona’s finest coordinators.  The fact that she brings years of experience to the Sedona wedding professionals community places her squarely on our vendor endorsement page.  Margaret is among the most respected and well liked wedding professionals in Sedona.

Margaret and Show Stoppers have a great working chemistry.  Every wedding we have done together has been a joy for several reasons.  Listening is such an important factor in understanding what a bride needs, even if she may not know exactly how to put it into words.  Margaret has the insight to immediately pick up on those little clues and translate them to us in simple, clear language.  That kind of intuitiveness only comes with experience.   Communication skills like this makes our jobs so much easier and ultimately makes the bride forever grateful.  Every single bride raves about Margaret and her abilities.

Margaret offers several wedding packages so there is always just the right plan to suit every budget and requirement.  Her time lines are well thought out to make everything run smoothly and take all the stress right out of her bride’s wedding.

Hiring a wedding coordinator, no matter how small the wedding, is the best thing you can do.  You will avoid wasteing time, money and those big problems that can come from overlooking some seemingly small detail.  Margaret will guide you right through to the end of your special day.  Visit Margaret HERE:  You will be glad you did!  Margaret Van Damme is one of Show Stopper’s very favorite professioals.

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One of the biggest favors you can do for yourself if you are planning a Sedona wedding is to get a really good coordinator.  Karen Lynn, Sedonaweddingplanner.com is one of the best in only a handful of wedding coordinators in Sedona.  Ken and I cannot say enough good things about her services.  She makes our jobs so much easier.  Karen has a passion for what she does and is the best advocate a Sedona bride can have.  Having worked in the field for ten years, she knows literally everything there is to know about having a Sedona wedding.  She has impeccable taste and innate sense of what’s appropriate in any situation.

Karen is not a “yes” person.  She is truly a Sedona wedding professional associated with every important vendor in the Sedona wedding industry.  She considers it her job to represent her bride’s best interests and will be frank if she feels something is not quite right or if her clients are making questionable choices.  She also listens to her bride’s vision and truly cares about making their wishes come true on their special day.

Karen Lynn also officiates.  Her ceremonies are custom designed to make her couples feel like there is no other couple on the planet more in love.  Different packages are available through Sedona Wedding Planner and there is always the perfect package for every bride.

Karen is always at the wedding monitoring every aspect of what has been planned according to her carefully orchistrated time lines.  She will provide full services or “day of ” services.  A wedding in Sedona can be daunting but with Karen Lynn, the Sedona Wedding Planner, your wedding will be simply perfect.  Having Karen on your team is one of the best things you can do for yourself.

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