On the chilly Monday after Christmas, Pat and Ken exchanged their vows on the deck at Page Springs Cellars, overlooking Oak Creek. The winter sun warmed us as it shone over the rows of bare vines, while the creek played its ceaseless music below. As a Sedona wedding officiant, I most often get asked to officiate weddings within view of Sedona’s … Read More
Alissa and Kyle — Crescent Moon Ranch
Alissa and Kyle traveled from Minnesota for their elopement wedding in Sedona, at Crescent Moon Ranch (aka Red Rock Crossing). It was the winter solstice, but a pretty mild day for a Sedona winter. The photographer, Andrew Holman, was very happy with the day, because the light overcast sky created the kind of soft light that only clouds can create. … Read More
What is a prothalamion?
I just learned that a “prothalamion” is a poem written specifically to celebrate a wedding. The term was coined by Edmund Spenser (1552-1599), who is best known for his epic poem The Faerie Queen. Spenser wrote the first prothalamion to celebrate the double marriage of the two daughters of Edward Somerset, Earl of Worcester; Elizabeth Somerset and Katherine Somerset. Most … Read More
Sherri and Rob – L’Auberge de Sedona
Sherri and Rob got married creekside at L’Auberge de Sedona resort, on a beautiful Fall Sunday. As a Sedona wedding officiant, I hear a lot of really wonderful vows that couples make to each other. And, Rob and Sherri’s vows were some of the most moving and heartfelt I’ve ever experienced. I was so choked up after hearing them that … Read More
Kathleen and Daniel – L’Auberge de Sedona
Kathleen and Daniel got married at the beautiful “SpiritSong” deck high on the hill at L’Auberge de Sedona. It was a gorgeous early Fall day, and the red rocks were glowing as only they can do when it gets close to sunset. L’Auberge is a lovely property – for a private location, one of the prettiest places to get married … Read More