The Sedona Weddings and Corporate Events Guide

Admittedly, we do not know the first thing about make-up, but we do know when we see stunning brides that look like professional models.  Liz Margin has the exceptional talent of bringing out the most flattering features of her clients.  Her credentials are lengthy and impressive.  The best thing to do is visit her website, lizmargin.com and judge for yourself when you read her profile and see the stunning women in her gallery.

In ever increasing numbers, Liz Margin is working with the same brides as Show Stoppers.  It is no accident that the best Sedona vendors seem to always wind up working with the same brides.  Brides seem to gravitate towards those Sedona vendors who provide the highest quality.

Liz Margin is a huge addition to our vendor endorsements.  We are so pleased to include her among our very favorite Sedona wedding vendors.  Liz is truly a professional in a league above all the rest.

This gorgeous portrait was taken by Katrina Wallace, Sedonabride.com

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One of the most beautiful places to be married in Arizona’s high country is Forest Highlands Golf Club in Flagstaff.  This private golf club and community is one of our very favorites.  Not only is it a beautiful setting but the staff could not be more courteous and professional.  You can visit Forest Highlands HERE:  

Laura and Nate’s wedding fell on a very cool day so the weddng was moved into the Meadow House.  It was so lovely.  Guests were able to see the spectacular San Francisco peaks beyond the green fairways and pine forest.  Our friend, Cameron Clark did the photography.  Cameron has such talent and a style all her own.  She brings an edginess to her work that we just love.  Be sure not to miss her fabulous new blog and website.  Visit Cameron HERE:  There are other weddings created by Show Stoppers on her newly redesigned site.   Cameron is our newest featured vendor, so be sure to read her profile on our featured vendors page.We created another one of our popular rose petal carpets and sprinkled the outside edge with additional petals to soften the effect of reflected light on the polished concrete floor.  Two varieties of red roses with slightly different tones were used to get that rich effect.  Duel colored deep orange petals made the contrasting border.

This is such a cute shot Cameron captured of the little flower girl being escorted down the aisle.

We used our rustic pedestals with pretty autumnal flowers at the end of the aisle.  The view did the rest.

Laura’s bride’s maids were gorgeous.  They all loved Ken’s bouquets and how they popped against their chocolate brown gowns.

Ken made Laura’s bouquet with lots of autumn color and woodsy textures.   Autumn really is Ken’s favorite time of year for weddings because of the seasonal rich colors and textures available.

Laura and Nate’s wedding was an absolute pleasure to create.  With such a lovely couple, gorgeous setting, beautiful wedding party, perfect time of year ( and yes, with Show Stoppers and Cameron ) how could it have been anything but perfect.

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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:   

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Our own Andrea Carusetta won T.L.C. Network’s Ultimate Cake Off.  Her 7 foot cake took top honors at the competition held recently in Los Angeles and came with a $10,000.00 prize.

The fabulous cake had colorful garlands of  hanging sugar crystals and a pair of gorgeous hand-made flying sugar geese in a delicate gilded cage.  Andrea came up with the design to honer the Korean heritage of the lucky bride and groom who were given the cake for their ceremony immediately following the competition.  Andrea’s incredibly detailed sugar flowers, including peonies, were fashioned by her talented team members under her direction. The yummie cake had passion fruit and mango filling.  

The Sedona Wedding Studio is so proud to have this important cake artist right here in Sedona and as a member of our group.  Andrea’s cakes have regularly gained National recognition. Her incredible cakes are on display every day in the studio for all to enjoy.  Any cake from Sedona Cake Couture is an Ultimate Cake.  Congratulations Andrea from all your friends at The Sedona Wedding Studio.  You deserve all the attention and we are so proud of you.  Jim and Ken