Caitlin & Hannah // Sedona Elopement

Caitlin and Hannah eloped in Sedona on a beautiful November evening. Due to a few surprising delays, their ceremony was delayed 90 minutes and happened after the sun set. Luckily, I had my video light in my bag, and the show went on. Everything was as it should be, and it was majestic. The couple got ready at Enchantment Resort and then we headed to a lovely red rock location. Shot alongside the talented photographer Bon Miller Preview above, full film below.

Cynthia & Xavier // Sedona Elopement

Cynthia and Xavier knew exactly what they wanted to do for their elopement. It was to be at sunrise, with Bell Rock behind them. After the ceremony, they would meet up with their incredible dogs. But before any of this, before sunrise and on a beautiful sandstone ledge, they would set a timer for 10 minutes to write their vows. Preview above, full film below.

Dina & Steve // Sedona Elopement {Sedona Wedding Videographer}

Dina and Steve eloped on a beautiful June summer evening in Sedona. It’s incredible how life can bring two people together, often when least expected.

Loved working along side Katrina from Sedona Bride Photographers and Karen from Sedona Wedding Ministry.

Preview above, full film below.

Stephanie & Lance // Sedona Merry Go Round Elopement {Sedona elopement wedding videographer}

I love when a wedding day has time for adventure. Stephanie and Lance came from Florida to elope against the red rock. They got ready at a cozy Air B&B in Mund’s Park, and then we headed to a red rock location for their ceremony. A few of their closest people were there to witness their love. After the ceremony and photos, photographer Hailey Golich drove Stephanie, Lance and I up to Merry Go Round. Hailey is an incredible photographer and Sedona expert. I love any opportunity I get to work with her. We had so much fun getting epic shots of Stephanie and Lance, and I’ll always remember how Lance has zero fear of heights. Full film above, preview below.

Tyleen & Matt // Sedona Elopement {Sedona elopement wedding videographer}

Tyleen and Matt eloped with a handful of their loved ones as witnesses, and it was beautiful. We headed down a dirt trail for about 5 minutes to a location with unbelievable views, and no one but a few mountain bikers passed us the entire time. This isn’t always to find in Sedona!

I worked alongside the amazing photographer Maria with Vow to Wander . I’m so grateful for the local talent in Northern Arizona. Film above, preview below.

Kayla & Jason // Sedona Merry Go Round Elopement {Sedona Elopement Videographer}

For the second time this summer, I had a couple tell their family and friends they were just going on a vacation to Sedona, but really, they were eloping. Only her mom knew the plan. Kayla got ready with her mom on FaceTime. When Mom saw her, she exclaimed through tears “You look like Cinderella!” . It was one of those wedding moments I’ll never forget. Kayla and Jason did bring along their two little boys, and they were such troopers. We made the Jeep ride up to Merry Go Round and they had the sweetest ceremony up there. Kayla was my first bride that wanted to drive a Jeep to the top, so she drove a Jeep with me, the photographer, and the officiant, and Jason drove the other Jeep with the boys. A few weeks laters, back at home, they gathered their people for an “engagement party”, showed them this video, and celebrated.

Sedona Elopement // Christina and Jonathan {Sedona & Flagstaff Elopement Videographer}

Christina and Jonathan flew in from New York City to elope at an incredible location in Sedona. The elopement was planned by Weddings in Sedona and featured beautiful flute music by Kel Mockingbird. His music is also the star of their sneak peek above. The couple asked to keep their full film private, and I am happy to accommodate that request. Their ceremony was performed by Mario Blackwolf, and he always does a wonderful job bringing an intimate and spiritual presence that matches the majestic scenery perfectly. Christina expressed words to Jonathan about her hopes for love as a young girl. She has overcome losing her father and feeling unworthy of love, but finding Jonathan changed everything. Seriously, it is such a joy and honor to witness these beautiful moments of humanity and vulnerability.

Sedona Red Rock Crossing Elopement // Maria + Nick {Sedona & Flagstaff Elopement Videographer}

Maria and Nick came from San Francisco to elope at beautiful Red Rock Crossing. A few of their family members flew in from the East coast to join them, and of course, their adorable pup was present as ring bearer. Maria told me that at home, their pup loves to lay on their clothes and blankets. Throughout the wedding day, he kept laying on Maria’s gown. Literally, as soon as she came out of the dressing room in her dress, he ran behind her to lay on it. He snuggled up on the train during the ceremony, and then again at the end of the wedding as she went to walk back down the aisle with Nick. Seriously the cutest thing.

I also keep thinking about Maria and her brother and sister. They lost their mother not long ago, so Maria’s siblings helped her get ready and put on her finishing touches. The hours before the ceremony is such an intimate time that I feel so honored to capture. Family is everything.

Full film above, preview below.

Sedona Elopement // Avery + Jason {Sedona and Flagstaff Wedding Videographer}

Avery and Jason had a beautiful elopement with a gorgeous ceremony by Mario Blackwolf of the Mechica Apache. It was extremely touching and a privilege to witness.

Avery also made her own wedding dress incorporating parts of both of their mothers’ dresses. I also think the red dirt that gathered on the bottom of her dress made it look even more stunning. Congratulations to Avery and Jason- you were just so lovely.

Preview above. Their full 15 minute film will be kept private, per their request.

Also, to future couples that worry that they can’t have a good wedding film without all the getting ready or reception footage, this is proof that even with 90 minutes of filming, we can create something magical for you to cherish forever.

Briar Patch Inn Sedona Elopement // Ariel + Bruce {Sedona and Flagstaff wedding videographer}

Ariel and Bruce had the most fun elopement. Both were so excited, so chill, and so ready to get married in their own way. In the last minute, Ariel and her dad walk her down the aisle via Zoom, which was very touching. There was a glow stick dance party, cake, an epic champagne pop, and beautiful speeches. So many weddings this fall are not what couples have originally planned, but they are turning out so intimate, romantic, and memorable. Ariel also had the most contagious laugh. I can still hear it in my head. I love love happy brides. Full film above, preview below.

Sedona Elopement // Brandon + Rebecca {Sedona Elopement Videographer}

Brandon and Rebecca changed their plans so many times. They were originally supposed to be in the tropics for their wedding. Because of COVID-19, they switched it to the Catalina Mountains above Tucson, AZ. These mountains experienced a terrible fire this summer, and so their wedding was cancelled again. They decided on an adventure in Sedona on a beautiful evening. Red Rock Rubicon Jeeps took us up to this incredible location, and with a few family members, Rebecca and Brandon were married.

I love how resilient Rebecca and Brandon were, and their commitment to get married this summer, no matter what.

Brandon’s vows in the sneak peek above took my breath away. Their longer film will be kept private.

Sedona Cathedral Rock Elopement // Margot + Chris {Sedona elopement videographer}

Margot and Chris flew from the east coast on a private plane to elope in Sedona. They thankfully dodged a few storms that threatened to delay their wedding. Sadly, Chris’s father passed away about a week before the wedding. To remember him, they brought his favorite hat, which is pictured above. I thought this was a sweet, sincere way for the couple to feel like he was there with them.

Margot told us that she had been divorced for 25 years and was so happy to find love again. The two were giddy with love and they were one of the smoochiest couples I’ve ever filmed. It is a great reminder that we have no idea where life will take us, and love can come when we least expect it.

The couple also wanted an authentic Native American ceremony. They asked to keep their full wedding film private, and I happily respect that, but know that it was full of singing, live flute, and incredibly powerful and moving words about the earth, letting go of negativity from the past, and moving forward with devotion.

This elopement was planned by Weddings in Sedona and they commit to helping couples find genuine, authentic Native American officiants. This ceremony was beautifully officiated by Mario Black Wolf, a Medicine Man from the Mechica-Apache Tribe. Anthony Flesch played the Native American flute, which brought a lovely ambiance. Sedona Bride Photography captured incredible images.

L'Auberge de Sedona Wedding // Brittany + Jason {Sedona Wedding Videographer}

Brittany and Jason, who live in Florida, had a very large wedding at L’Auberge de Sedona planned. When COVID-19 started disrupting everyone’s plans, they considered cancelling, but then Jason looked at Brittany and said, "Let’s fly to AZ and do it.” They were joined by 8 loved ones, and it was so beautiful. There are so many things going wrong right now, but I’m glad there are still so many things to celebrate, even when the circumstances may not be our first choice.

Preview above, full film below.

Red Agave Resort Elopement // Jessica + Andy {Sedona and Flagstaff Wedding Videographer}

Jessica and Andy planned to get married on May the 4th, and nothing could stop them, not even COVID-19. These two have so much going on! Both just graduated medical school last week and are heading off to begin their residencies. However, one important detail: their residencies are 500 miles apart. It was very important to them that they get married, regardless of a global pandemic, and start this new phase of life as a married couple.

Jessica’s parents were able to attend the wedding, as well as their beautiful pup Brutus. They were still married at Red Agave Adventure Resort like they had planned, and there was one perk: we had the entire place to ourselves. The intimate ceremony was followed by a toasts and cake cutting, which family and friends joined via Skype. There were some technological difficulties, but the love was still there. In addition to this film, I created an edit of the entire ceremony with their toasts, and some fun behind the scenes shots. I am keeping this off the internet for privacy reasons, but I am soooo glad Jessica and Andy had me document this beautiful day so that they can rewatch and celebrate their wedding day for years to come. May the 4th be with you!

Allison and Denis Briar Patch Inn Elopement {Sedona Elopement Videographer}

Allison and Denis planned the sweetest elopement at the Briar Patch Inn near Sedona, AZ in Oak Creek Canyon. The two had vacationed to this exact cabin, so when they got engaged, they decided there was no better place to elope than on its private deck above Oak Creek. Sedona Bride Photographer Katrina Wallace and I were wondering if we could make a ceremony on a deck, above a raging creek work, but it absolutely did, and it was magical. It’s also good that Katrina and I love working together so much, because we were really close and rubbing shoulders.

Allison and Denis also chose to have their parents, his sister, and her grandmother with them for their elopement, which I thought was so lovely. It’s kind of the best of both wedding worlds- a few people you love present to witness your wonderfully intimate elopement. Full film below, preview above.