Wednesday, February 03, 2010

The Bride's Cafe { featured: Sage+Kevin at the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain }

Janie surprised us today by featuring Sage+kevin's wedding at the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley ( Scottsdale), Arizona... it's about 2 hours south of Sedona.

...everything about Sage+Kevin is classy, and they were a lot of fun to work with :)

Janie, thank you for your love! we can't wait to meet you in person... :)


Sage+Kevin's wedding at the the Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain.

~ part i ~
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Sage & Kevin's wedding will be featured in two parts today....Let's check out all the magic in Part I......Andrew and Katrina share a few fun facts with us....Enjoy!

~ part ii ~
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sage has one of those amazing mom's who is good at everything! they own a clothing boutique called hush hush (at 10810 n. tatum blvd. near the trader joe's)

~xoxo~
katrina + andrew

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Sunday, January 17, 2010

sage + kevin { wedding at the sanctuary camelback mountain }

we were so excited for sage and kevin's wedding at the sanctuary camelback mountain resort. their adoration for each other was always apparent... from our first meeting through the end of the wedding ... you could always see how much sage and kevin adore each other! it was an arizona destination wedding for a lot of kevin's family, as they few in from canada to enjoy some gorgeous arizona weather.

sage has one of those amazing mom's who is good at everything! they own a clothing boutique called hush hush (at 10810 n. tatum blvd. near the trader joe's) ... if you live in arizona it's definitely worth going too to find your next super cute outfit. she and sage planned the most gorgeous details ... from the bling on the backs of feathers being tossed by the flower girl, to the feather spheres and dancing jewels hanging from the trees. it was an amazing and detail rich wedding.

the best part, though, were all the emotions and moments that happened throughout the day and seeing the love their family and friends share for kevin and sage. the day could not have been any more perfect! we are so happy for you both!

venue: sanctuary

...and a little note to victoria, who did such a *fabulous* job as the on site coordinator at the sanctuary... thanks for making our job easier :)

wedding dress: oscar de la renta
brides shoes: miu miu
wedding cake: julia baker
wedding rings: james elliot
floral: avant garden flowers
live music: the instant classics
grooms tux: ralph lauren
armani tux shirt: armani exchange tux shirt
hugo boss shoes: hugo boss

see their entire wedding highlights in the slideshow below... there are a ton of super sweet moments in here... be sure to grab some tissues sage and kevin :)





...my favorite detail shot of katrina's for the day..

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

fabulous details ... the gorgeous invitation is from julie gibson, whom we also know and adore.. if you are needing invitations that are an experience unto themselves, you have to contact julie at studio grace!

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

the shot on the left is all the girls getting super excited about sage's amazing dress...

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

the dress that caused so much excitement ...

oscar de la renta ... it fit sage perfectly!

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

these next four are andrew's ... he's great at layering images ... i love how you can see kevin's mom watching as kevin practiced his bow tying skills ...

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

this is a before and after ... kevin was practicing his bow tie for a while. ;) we think he got it just right...

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

a coin in your shoe for good luck? ... how about two?... one from the u.s.a and another from canada (where kevin is from)... how cute!

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this is right before sage and kevin saw each other for the first time ... love the excitement on everyone's faces! see the sneak peek or slideshow for the images that followed...

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

one from andrew ( left) and one from katrina ( right)...

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

this fantastic series is from andrew... he shot from above while katrina was shooting the following image below ... team work is great! :)

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

there are a lot of graphically rich areas around the sanctuary that are perfect for portrait-taking...

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

the directional light was fabulous in this room at the sanctuary..

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

we found this great spot with art on the wall, hidden away ... loved it for some "serious" images :)

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

kevin actually was looking away for a while to keep from crying... and then this look when their eyes finally met ... so sweet! ... captured by andrew from the back of the ceremony..

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

meanwhile, just moments later, sage was full of emotion ... it was a beautiful moment ... since katrina was hidden away in the front, she was able to capture it.

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

andrew was able to sneak this shot in of sage's mom watching during the ceremony ... we love to capture the expressions on parent's and guests faces during the ceremony because usually the bride and groom don't notice as they are usually fixed on each other.

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

lots of details ... as mentioned above the cake is by julia baker and the floral work by avant garden flowers ... instead of a lot of smaller tables they had 5 or 6 rows of long tables which was unusual and made for really creative floral displays. also i can't say enough about adding lighting to rooms, it really helps make a room even more gorgeous for pictures

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

they named their tables "i love you" in different languages ... sooooo sweet. something to consider if you were just considering using table 1 ... table 2 etc. makes it personal and full of character

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

...i ( andrew) loved this portrait katrina got, capturing sage and kevin's reflection in the brushed stainless wall..

all images copyright 2000-2010, Sedona Bride ~ Sage and Kevn's wedding at the Sanctuary in Scottsdale

thank you so much, kevin and sage :) we're looking forward to putting together your wedding album!

~xoxo~
katrina+andrew

scottsdale wedding photographers

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Friday, November 20, 2009

danielle+joe { l'auberge wedding in sedona }

she loves he. he loves she. danielle and joe make a great couple. they have awesome smiles for each other, they joke and laugh together, and they both love their families a lot. the chemistry was perfect :)

venue: l'auberge de sedona
make up: liz margin
floral: events by showstoppers
classical guitar: brian david guitarist
cake: sedona cake couture






~xoxo~
katrina+andrew

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Friday, October 23, 2009

Mo + Josh { oak creek canyon }

katrina and i were thrilled to be able to shoot in the location we were married 9 years ago this month :) garland's lodge is probably the cutest, most quaint, and comfortable canyon lodge you'll find in northern arizona.

mo and josh chose the perfect day for their wedding, and we know they and their families had a very nice time. thanks, mo+josh, for choosing me to document your wedding day... katrina and i had fun and are honored you shared it with us :)

venue: garland's lodge
hair&makeup: patricia vega
exquisite floral&decor: events by showstoppers
music: bobby russell
photography: sedona bride




...click here to see the slideshow in a new window.

All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride = Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia ~ oak creek canyon wedding bride preparation

...mo's ring is a beautiful family heirloom from several generations back.
All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride = Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia ~ oak creek canyon wedding bride preparation

All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride = Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia ~ oak creek canyon wedding bride preparation

All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride = Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia ~ oak creek canyon wedding bride preparation

All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride = Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia ~ oak creek canyon wedding bride preparation

All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride = Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia ~ oak creek canyon wedding bride preparation

All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride = Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia ~ oak creek canyon wedding bride preparation

...garland's has an enourmous organic garden, vineyard, and fruit orchard, which all made a great backdrop for their first meeting.
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...sunflowers were an important part of the day :)
All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride = Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia ~ oak creek canyon wedding bride preparation

All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride = Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia ~ oak creek canyon wedding bride preparation

All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride = Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia ~ oak creek canyon wedding bride preparation

All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride = Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia ~ oak creek canyon wedding bride preparation

All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride = Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia ~ oak creek canyon wedding bride preparation

All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride = Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia ~ oak creek canyon wedding bride preparation

...the good-looking groomsmen. be sure to see the slideshow for more family formal portraits.
All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride = Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia ~ oak creek canyon wedding bride preparation

All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride = Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia ~ oak creek canyon wedding bride preparation

All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride = Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia ~ oak creek canyon wedding bride preparation

All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride = Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia ~ oak creek canyon wedding bride preparation

All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride = Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia ~ oak creek canyon wedding bride preparation

All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride = Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia ~ oak creek canyon wedding bride preparation

mo+josh had the coolest guestbook for their family and friends to sign. it is a copy of the cookbook " sharing the table at garland's lodge," that the chef and owners of garland's have just released... mo's family is part of the garland clan :)
All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride = Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia ~ oak creek canyon wedding bride preparation

All images copyright 2000-2009, Sedona Bride = Katrina Wallace + Andrew Mejia ~ oak creek canyon wedding bride preparation

blessings,
katrina + andrew

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