Agave of Sedona Wedding // Jordan + Matt {Sedona and Flagstaff Wedding Videographer}

Jordan and Matt were married at Agave of Sedona the weekend everything started to really shut down. Some of the guests were unable to travel to the wedding, but most were there. I made sure to wash my hands well before eating and refrained from touching my face, but other than that, things felt pretty normal. It’s interesting how looking back, it’s like we had no idea what was coming. One big clue though, was that the original photographer had to find replacement photographers last minute, because she had just returned from Spain and was self quarantining for 14 days (SO SMART of her, and her replacements were fabulous).

Little did I know then, this was my last wedding for a while and one of the final weddings at Agave of Sedona before the governor’s shelter in place orders. My calendar was booked almost every weekend through April and I was gearing up to have my busiest spring ever, but since then every single shoot has been rescheduled or cancelled. In all honesty though, I am doing fine, and I really feel so sad for the couples out there who have had to cancel, reschedule, and shift their wedding vision.

I am so happy that Jordan and Matt unknowingly squeezed in their wedding before things got really crazy. Their wedding was beautiful, and they were surrounded by so much love. Their bridesmaids and groomsmen gave some of the best speeches I’ve heard, and it was a privilege to be there! Just typing about this has me missing capturing human nature in some of its finest forms. Congratulations Jordan and Matt and I hope you’re enjoying your quarantined honeymoon stage.

Full film above, preview below.

Agave of Sedona Wedding // Thuy and Matthew {Sedona and Flagstaff Videographer}

Thuy and Matthew’s wedding feels like a lifetime ago, although it really wasn’t! Both are AZ natives that now live in Washington. It was the last wedding I filmed where I wasn’t even thinking about the virus! Where I danced at the reception in a big group of people, and took food from the buffet without thinking twice. A week later, I had another wedding, and by then things had really changed.

Thuy is a medical professional, and I am so happy that their wedding happened to fall in early March, where guests could still travel and plans could go off without a hitch. Soon after her wedding, her work turned into chaos.

Matthew and Thuy planned a gorgeous wedding at Agave of Sedona. They are high school sweethearts, have traveled the world (even snorkeled in Iceland) and created successful careers. I was especially touched by the love they both have for each other’s parents, and the love their parents have for their spouse. Their parents knew them as awkward teens! Same with their siblings- they all grew up together and have a real love for one another. They seemed more like true siblings than in-laws.

Congratulations Thuy and Matthew!! I love watching your quarantined newlywed life on Instagram.

Full film above, preview below.

Sedona Golf Resort Wedding // Ashley and Andrew

Ashley and Andrew were married on one of the rainiest days in the last two years. It wasn’t sprinkling but was pouring all morning and early afternoon. It was even snowing in Flagstaff. The wedding was still set to go on, so I brought my husband to be my umbrella holder. Even as I set up my tripods for the ceremony, it was still raining. And then, a wedding miracle took place. The rain stopped, and the sun came out. When Ashley came out to walk down the aisle, she was so surprised by the sunshine, she cried. The rain held off for a good 2 hours, and by the time we were back inside for dinner and toasts, the rain started again. I was so happy for them, and, as an added bonus, the clouds over the red rock were absolutely stunning.

This was my first wedding at Sedona Golf Resort, and I can’t wait to go back.

Preview above, film below.

L'Auberge de Sedona Wedding//Jay + Brandon {Sedona Wedding Videographer}

Jay and Brandon were such a lovely couple. I met Brandon about an hour before the ceremony, and the first thing I noticed was his huge smile, and he wore that smile all day. He was obviously esctatic to be marrying Jay, and it was adorable. Soon after meeting Jay, we did a first look with her dad. She wrote him a letter, which he read aloud. It was so tender and made me cry. This family loves each other.

They were married up at the Spirit Song terrace and the reception that followed was fantastic. So much live music. Her good friend sang during cocktail hour and during the dance with her dad. She was competition for Adele. And Lucky Devils Band played the rest of the reception. I absolutely love shooting with the Lucky Devils Band. Live music brings the best vibes to weddings.

Congrats to this beautiful couple, and I recently heard they will be a party of 3 come fall. My heart is bursting!!

Wedding film above, preview below.

Arizona Snowbowl Elopement {Flagstaff elopement and wedding videographer}

1/1/2020 is a pretty incredible anniversary. I spent the first sunrise of the decade with Lynn and Mike at Arizona Snowbowl. It was freezing, but so beautiful. They came from Florida to elope and start 2020 together as husband and wife. We finished just as the groomers were touching up the slopes for New Year’s Day skiers. I am grateful for this job that gets me out of bed to witness incredible sunrises.

Huge thanks to Heather Kadar for this great BTS photo. Heather is an incredible photog who takes care of her brides!!

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Kendra and Connor Agave of Sedona Wedding {Sedona Wedding Videographer}

Kendra and Connor are two incredible people. Kendra is a PA in New Mexico, and she has worked so hard, overcoming all sorts of obstacles, to get to where she is. Connor is a professional baseball player, and he too, has worked unbelievably hard to get to where he is. Being at their wedding, hearing speeches from their families, and listening to their vows over and over as I edited their film, was a good reminder that this life is such a gift. There is so much to be experienced and learned, and most of the time, we need to step up and take an active role to make our dreams come true.

Kendra incorporated so many beautiful details from her culture in her wedding and ceremony. Her mother sewed turquoise throughout her veil. Native American flute music floated over the the crowd. Sacred prayers were said to the north, south, east, and west. It truly was a sacred ceremony, and I am grateful I was there to capture it for their family to enjoy as the years go by.

Preview above, full film below.

Holli and Nate D.A. Ranch Country Wedding, Cornville, AZ {Sedona Wedding Videographer}

I grew up in Tucson, AZ, and I now live in Flagstaff, AZ. I had never been to Cornville, AZ until this wedding, and it knocked my socks off. As soon as I arrived at the D.A. (Dancing Apache} Ranch, I was in love. This is an unbelievable venue. It has weeping willows, huge sycamores, cottonwoods, a pond, goats, a stunning cabin, and a homey, yet elegant feel. Incredibly, this is all nestled in the middle of the Arizona desert.

This venue was also perfect for Nate and Holli. Holli originally planned to get married in Sedona, but couldn’t quite find a venue that fit what she was looking for. She told me that as soon as she drove down the dirt road on to the DA Ranch property, she immediately knew it was the place. Nate and Holli both have a long, loving history with horses and this spot complimented them beautifully.

Holli went to college at the University of Arizona. During the toasts, her dad told the crowd that each year after classes let out, she would pack up and drive to Estes Park to wrangle horses. At the end of the summer she would return to AZ and tell her family “I am never marrying a cowboy.” Nate and Holli then met at a horse event here in AZ. It took a little time, but after their first real date, the rest was history. Apparently, her dad said, there are exceptions.

Watch the full film below and see their beautiful wedding unfold:

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.

Hilary and Nick Lake Powell Wedding {Sedona and Flagstaff Videographer}

Hilary and Nick have the best love story. It’s so amazing that Hilary had me interview them before their wedding to document their love story. In a nutshell, they are both federal employees. She was working in D.C., and Nick as a diver for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (aka Lake Powell). After terrible hurricanes in the Carribean, both were assigned to St. John temporarily for emergency assistance. It was there that they met, clicked and faced the reality that they were both headed home within days. They did the long distance thing, and it was hard. Going from D.C. to Big Water, UT is no easy trip, but they did it, over and over, falling more ln love with each visit. The stars aligned with Hilary’s job and she is now able to work remotely, and made the move from out east to the beautiful red desert. Watch the full story:

Their wedding day was wonderful. They secured a sweet spot on this mini peninsula above Lake Powell. Hilary planned the entire wedding and executed all the beautiful details. Hilary thought of everything from rock candy suckers to geode breaking, to hanging succulents, to incredible center pieces.

I especially loved when after the wedding, we headed to the NPS boat docks to get romantic footage in a spot that is extremely important to Nick. And of course I couldn’t resist asking Nick a few questions about his fascinating job as an NPS scuba diver at Lake Powell. Congrats you two!

The sneak peek is below and the full film is at the top.

Cathedral Rock Elopement {Sedona Wedding Elopement Videographer}

C and D traveled from Tennessee to elope at Cathedral Rock. Cathedral Rock has so much scenery to offer. About ten minutes from the parking lot, there is a slab of red rock absolutely perfect for an intimate ceremony. After the ceremony, they kissed their son goodbye. C took off her veil and stuffed it, along with her bouquet, in a backpack, and we started the hike to the top of Cathedral Rock for sunset. D and C were in great shape and all the hikers we passed on the trail were absolutely stoked to see a newlywed couple on the trail. They all kept giving C huge props for hiking in her dress and complimented her hiking boots.

The hike to the top of Cathedral Rock is short but hard, and I absolutely love it. The payoff at the top is always breathtaking and fills me with joy and awe. The sunset did not disappoint, and we got fantastic footage and photos. What an incredible way to spend a first evening as husband and wife. If anyone every needs me to haul my gear to the top of Cathedral Rock, I will always say yes.

The elopement preview is above. The full film will be kept private as per their request.

Colleen and Travis L'Auberge de Sedona Wedding Film {Sedona Wedding Videographer}

Sedona has an incredible pull. I’ve talked to couples from all over the country who fall completely in love with Sedona on a vacation, and then can’t get it out of their head when it comes to planning their wedding. Colleen and Travis came from Michigan to get married against the red rocks. I met with them back in the spring at a small coffee shop in Flagstaff. They had been hiking and seeing the sights and meeting their vendors. They too had a history with Sedona. Sedona is a perfect place to get married. There are beautiful venues with all the necessities to endless quiet spots for elopements. There are incredibly talented hair and makeup artists, bakers, florists, DJS, photographers, caterers, etc. It has it all.

Ok, back to Travis and Colleen. They were married at the lovely L’Auberge de Sedona. L’Auberge is a dream. Colleen and Travis had their first look on the grounds right along Oak Creek. That spot makes you feel like you’re out in nature, not at a resort. Their ceremony was on the Spirit Song terrace. The views up there are ridiculous. The reception that followed was one of the most fun I’ve ever filmed. SKM Entertainment kept the party going the entire time. One of my favorite moments was watching all of C and T’s family and friends rock out to Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’”. People from Michigan love that song even more than the rest of us!!

I also loved Colleen’s sparkly white Ked’s for the dance floor, and her rockin jean jacket. Basically I loved it all and left L’Auberge de Sedona at 11 pm smiling big. 10 minutes up the canyon, I realized I forgot one of my lights, so I flipped around and got it, and still drove home happy. Congrats to this wonderful couple!

Full film above, preview below.

Cammy and Trevor Whispering Oaks Ranch Moab Wedding {Flagstaff and Sedona Wedding videographer}

Trevor and Cammy were married at Whispering Oaks Ranch, located in the beautiful La Sal mountains above Moab, Utah. I’ve shot at this location many times, and it’s always a wonderful getaway from the scorching summer temps of Moab.

Trevor and Cammy met in high school and even went to a dance together, but didn’t truly find each other until college. The speeches at their wedding were fantastic. Cammy’s father, sister, and best friend spoke, along with Trevor’s best friend. All of them said meaningful, sweet things, and it really reaffirmed in my mind that wedding toasts provide some of the most intimate, tender moments. I firmly believe that we need to express our love, admiration, and support to our favorite people as often as we can, and a wedding is a great opportunity to do this. I realize it’s scary, but usually some of the best moments first have to put us out of our comfort zones.

Another great moment from this wedding was running into one of my previous brides and meeting her two babies!!

Congratulations Trevor and Cammy! Your love for each other is obvious and genuine, and I can’t wait to see what you do together. Preview above, full film below.

Irie and Alex Arboretum at Flagstaff Wedding Film {Flagstaff wedding videographer}

Irie and Alex were married at The Arboretum at Flagstaff. This is an incredible venue nestled in the ponderosa trees with gorgeous views of the San Francisco Peaks. I hope to film here over and over again, because it is magic. The smell of the pines with the sounds of hummingbirds and the wind going through forest branches made me want to throw out a sleeping bag and spend the night.

Ire and Alex planned such a beautiful ceremony. The officiant shared stories about how they met and their engagement., followed by Irie and Alex’s vows. It was everything a wedding ceremony should be! Lots of laughter and lots of tears. My favorite moment from the entire ceremony was watching Irie be escorted down the aisle by her brother.

I left this wedding grinning. It was full of so much love and support. The speeches were wonderful, there was dancing to polka and Timberlake, and the food was perfect. I loved this sweet couple and am so happy for them. Wedding film above, preview below.

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Stephanie and Evan Moab Golf Course Wedding {Sedona Wedding Videographer}

I always love the opportunity to go back to Moab, Utah. I lived there for 9 years, and while I am loving Flagstaff, I will forever love the people in Moab, the Colorado River, and the incredible vistas everywhere you look. I also love to shoot with the talented Angela Hays Photography and sneaking in mountain bike rides before the wedding.

The wedding took place at the Moab Golf Course on a hole tucked far far away against the cliffs in the shade of a huge cottonwood. It was probably a good mile from the club house, so all the guests, and Angela and I, got to take a golf cart to the site. Work perks.

The reception was then at the lovely Sunset Grill, which gives incredible views of the city and the Moab Rim. Congratulations Stephanie and Evan!

K&C Backyard Tucson Wedding Film {Flagstaff, Tucson, and Sedona Videographer}

I love Tucson. I lived there from when I was a chubby baby, until I left for college. My parents and two of my siblings and their families still live there. I love the red blossoms of the ocotillos, the zillions of tacos, the impressive Catalina Mountains, Eegee’s, the smell of creosote, saguaros (of course), the roadrunners, the lines of baby quail running after their mom…I’ll stop because I could go on and on. My move to Flagstaff has put me closer to Tucson, which I am very happy about.

K&C had an incredible Tucson wedding. They were married at his father’s beautiful ranch home. The home and barn were built out of handmade adobe bricks. There were burros, southwest orange stucco, mesquites, and all things Tucson. It was one of the most stunning backyard weddings I have ever seen. This couple has a beautiful love story, which they prefer I don’t share in detail, but it is lovely and proof that true love can be found when you least expect it, even after life throws some major curve balls.

I loved meeting several Tucson wedding vendors. I worked with photographer Taylor Mitchell , DJ Hans Hutchison, and Eastland Alley floral design. There were incredible eats from Edge Catering, The Duke Truck, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Isabella’s ice-cream, and a late night Sonoran dog truck that I still can’t find the name of. Have you tried these things? Do it!!

Congratulations to this beautiful couple for an incredible wedding that fit their love perfectly. And the above film is just their sneak peek. They preferred I keep their full wedding film private.