The Sedona Weddings and Corporate Events Guide

Eventsbyshowstoppers.com

If it has to do with music for a wedding in Sedona, Steve Douglas is the man… he really is “The Music Man.”  Steve has made music his passion since he was nine years old.  Steve’s company, “Artists in Rhythm” is an entertainment services provider.  As an accomplished musician in his own right, Steve has access to over 300 superb musicians, from solo bagpipers to big band productions.  His services are available throughout Arizona.

There is no music genre that Steve cannot deliver to meet his client’s vision.  He produces just the right sound and mix to make the evening’s music everything his clients had hoped for and more.  Anything from a trio to a big band can easily be arranged by Steve for the perfect sound.  If a client wants a particular piece of music that is not currently in his repertoire, he simply writes a custom arrangement for all the instruments and performs it.  Steve is a gifted artist.

Steve is an entertainer and looks like it.  His has that star quality that comes with experience and good taste.  Steve presents a great image that works with whatever the evening requires.  His performances can be formal when need be or casual to cool.

If live music is your passion, Steve Douglas is one stop shopping at its best.  Visit Steve HERE:  His website allows you to hear samples of his music and gives you much more great information, including photos of many of the musicians with whom he performs.

We at Show Stoppers particularly like working with Steve because he is a team player.  He is just as concerned about the evening’s success as a whole as we are.  Steve Douglas is truly a Sedona celebrity and we are always eager to tout his services and talent.  When Show Stoppers is finished with all the lighting, flowers and decorating, Steve steps in and takes the evening to yet another level.  He is the best.

Return to Show Stopper’s website HERE:

Eventsbyshowstoppers.com

One of Sedona’s most popular wedding coordinators is “J. B.” Judi  Bloomfield.  Her company, Sedona Luxury Weddings, provides service for many of the high-end weddings in Sedona.  She also offers packages and services for weddings of any size.  As an extra bonus, J.B. provides wedding services at the rim of the Grand Canyon, one of the most stunning settings in the world.   J.B is definitely a player when it comes to selecting the best Sedona professionals.  You can visit J.B. HERE  to learn more of what Sedona Luxury Weddings can offer.

J.B. began her successful career 23 years ago in the corporate world providing destination management services.  In 1998 she launched her own corporate destination business.  She quickly realized the similarities of destination management and wedding coordination.  In 1999, Sedona Luxury Weddings was born.   Once she offered the service, it took off immediately.  The rest is history.

Some of Show Stopper’s most spectacular weddings have been produced working along side J.B.  Her assistance with installation time lines and crucial details makes her weddings run smoothly and on schedule.  Understanding the policies and procedures of the venues as well as her vendors are among the keys to her success.  J.B. has the listening and communication skills to make everyone know exactly what is happening in order to execute the perfect wedding.

Ken and I and all the Show Stopper’s team look forward to every opportunity we get to work with J.B. and Sedona Luxury Weddings.

Return to Show Stopper’s website HERE:

The new issue of “Phoenix Bride and Groom” magazine has hit the stands.  Events By Show Stoppers is so pleased to have another one of our special Sedona weddings featured by this outstanding magazine.  

Mary Lenas and Jim Allred’s wedding was held on the hillside at L’Auberge de Sedona on May 18th.  Visit the resort HERE.  This beautiful magazine’s web site gives all the details in a beautifully written column with photos.  The magazine article has even more photos by renowned photographer Katrina Wallace, Sedonabride.com. At the bottom of the article are links to all the vendors involved.  It is no surprise that every one of these superb professionals are also listed on our vendor endorsement page!  Teams like this make all the difference and are the reason why the best Sedona weddings are produced by the vendors on our list.

For a real treat, view the incredible slide show of Mary and Jim’s wedding HERE:   Katrina and Andrew’s slide show is one of our very favorites.  This wedding was really memorable, not only because Mary did everything exactly as we suggested but because everyone involved was so charmed by this lovely couple.  Don’t miss the great video of Jim and Mary’s wedding by Sedona’s own Taltos Video Productions.  This video is really cool.  You can see it HERE:  Check out the yellow and green rose petal carpet we designed in our “rose carpets” category.  Everyone is still talking about this wedding.  Thank you “Phoenix Bride and Groom” for bringing Mary and Jim’s wedding to the attention of your readers.

Return to Show Stopper’s website HERE:

Eventsbyshowstoppers.com

Sedona has several artists with national reputations.  One of our very favorites is Andrea Carusetta-Blaut.  Her company, Sedona Cake Couture, raises the bar for every cake artist in Arizona.  You simply have to see all the wonderful cakes she has created on her web site, Sedonacakecouture.com.

Andrea has created cakes for our most special brides, themed cakes for our themed events and incredible deserts for us personally.  They have always been stunning works of art.  She never ceases to amaze us with her abilities.  Not only are her cakes real show stoppers in every sense of the word but they taste out of this world.

Professionally trained as an artist, Andrea studied under world class French pastry chef, Andre Renard.  She has appeared on the Food Network Challenge twice.  Both times she walked away with a silver metal and is going for the gold next time.  Her innovative designs have won her top awards at the 2007 and 2008 N.A.C.E. competitions for cake artists.  Celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Kirsty Alley and John Travolta have placed their orders and raved about her work.

I particularly enjoy working with Andrea because of her willingness to collaborate and work with us as a team when planning one of our themed events.  It doesn’t matter if we want a Zebra cake crowned with proteas, a Rock n’ Roll cake with guitars and musical notes or a Moroccan temple balanced on the backs of camels, Andrea makes sure we and our clients are pleased beyond words.

We absolutely loved the Moroccan cake she recently made for one of our globe-trotting brides who had her Sedona wedding at L’Auberge.  Ken found some interesting hand-carved antique Moroccan wood blocks used for printing textiles.  We purchased them and took them straight to Andrea.  We thought it would be wonderful if she could use them to print the fondant and then hand-paint the stamp to look like Moroccan tile.  Andrea ran with it and designed a cake beyond our wildest dreams.  ( Be sure to let the video load completely before viewing.)  You can see it HERE:  Gregcluff.com did a superb job with the videography.

If you want the best, you are talking Sedona Cake Couture.  Andrea provides cakes for wedding in Sedona or Scottsdale.  Thank you Andrea for making such beautiful creations for us.  Let’s Eat!

Be sure to click below on “older entries” to see lots more!

Return to Show Stopper’s website HERE:

Eventsbyshowstoppers.com

This wedding was hot!.  Jenawa and Adam, ( another lovely couple in a string of New Yorkers in 2008 ) were stylish to say the least.  Seems like everybody wanted purple last year and Jenawa was no different.  Style was a huge issue for this Park Avenue bride, but once we all started talking, everything fell right into place.  Benjamin D. Buren was brought in from Boulder Colorado to do the photography.  You can see more of his work by going to: Alivestudios.com

Benjamin really knows how to bring out the most sensual expressions from his subjects.  In this sultry pose,  Jenawa could be a model right out of any high fashion magazine.  Ken’s bouquet isn’t bad either.  Great shot Jenawa!

Isn’t this portrait of the flower girl just incredible?  She looks like a movie star.  This shot is one of our all time favorite portraits.

The ceremony was held on the hillside at L’Auberge de Sedona, one of the most popular places for a Sedona wedding.

The views are fabulous.  You can see more of L’Auberge by visiting Lauberge.com.  Kara Clark and Meghan Rudolph will take care of your every need.  We love working with both of them.

Our rose petal carpet really picks up the purples in the distant landscape.  Mike and Schelli with Taltos Video Productions did an incredible video of Adam and Jenawa’s Sedona wedding.  You can see their wonderful work by going HERE:

We chose a champagne shape to celebrate the occasion.  The fragrance of the sterling silver roses hung in the breeze so sweetly.

Ken and I really enjoyed designing this Sedona wedding.  Jenawa and Adam were so loved by everyone attending their wedding.  Jenewa was simply gorgeous.  Congratulations you two.

Return to Show Stopper’s website HERE: