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Mel Russell has been taking professional photos for over 20 years. Very often, we see Mel taking photos of Sedona and especially at Tlaquepaque.
I wanted to share some of his lovely photos of Molly and Zack that he took of their Tlaquepaque Wedding. I think you will agree, the photos are great.
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In the heart of Tlaquepaque lies the Patio de las Campanas – Patio of the Bells. This courtyard is located at the foot of the Tlaquepaque Bell Tower which rises 80 feet above the Tlaquepaque Village.
The intimate patio is a perfect location for an intimate wedding ceremony or celebrated wedding reception. The ivy covered archways make a perfect setting for a unique event.
Overhead lights illuminate the Patio de las Campanas as the Tlaquepaque Bell Tower shines above. The quaint coblestones and Mexican style fountain completes the picture.
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Rev. C. Kate Freeman with Dream Weddings of Sedona coordinated the wedding in the Tlaquepaque Chapel on Friday, October 30, 2009.
Amber Sikes and Michael Larsen fell in love with the Tlaquepaque Chapel and decided to hold their intimate wedding ceremony in our chapel. It was a lovely evening with clear skies and a nearly full moon.
Kate Freeman performed the ceremony in front of Amber and Michael’s friends and family members. There were two lovely flower girls and an adorable ring bearer. Amber’s dress was beautiful and she looked stunning. It was a special wedding held at the end of October.
Congratulations to Michael and Amber.
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Lovely Fountain Decorations in the Patio del Norte created by Events by Showstoppers
October is one of the most popular wedding months in Sedona and Tlaquepaque had three weddings during the last busy wedding weekend in October.
Ashleigh Diaz and Rob Anderson got married in the Tlaquepaque Chapel on Saturday, October 24. The wedding ceremony was performed by Joel Boyd with Affordable Sedona Weddings. Ashleigh and Rob confirmed a wedding package through Joel that included photography by Tom. Friends and family of Asheligh and Rob enjoyed a lovely evening at Tlaquepaque.
Molly Henderson and Zach Dietrich held their wedding ceremony on the Patio de las Campanas on the same evening. We were all happy that the weather was warmer even after sunset. It was a perfect night. Rev. Andrew Murphy with Heart of Sedona Weddings performed the intimate wedding ceremony that was part English and part Spanish. The ceremony was very traditional with Latin flavors.
Rev. Andrew Murphy (left) with Mel Russell, Captured Smiles Photography
The flower girls were cute and adorable. Mel Russell with Captured Smiles took the professional photographs for the wedding. Flowers were provided by Mountain High Flowers in Sedona. The reception was held at Cucina Rustica Italina Restaurant.
Guests threw rose petals from the cute little bags prepared for Ashleigh and Robert
Patio de las Campanas prepared for Molly and Zach's ceremony
Sunday, October 25 Laura White and Greg Okonowski got married in the Tlaquepaque Chapel. It was a lovely nighttime ceremony adorned with tons of rose petals. The Tlaquepaque Chapel was brilliant as the lovely bride entered the chapel. Professional photographs were taken by Nolan Nissle Photograhy. Laura and Greg held their reception at Joey Bistro at Los Abrigados Resort.
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Have you ever dreamed of getting married in your own special village with your closest family members and friends? The Calle Independencia at Tlaquepaque is this special place.
Wedding Reception on our Calle Independencia - Photo by Sedona Bride
When you visit Tlaquepaque, you feel as if you were stepping back in time in Colonial Mexico. Dozens of intriguing artifacts – iron railings, hand painted tiles, nitches, fountains, stately trees - result in a unique blend of architecture and nature.
Wedding Head Table on the Calle Independencia - Photo by Pamela Duffy
The Calle Independencia is adorned by six strands of overhead lights making the area bright and romantic. After sunset, the lovely blue sky shimmers above with brilliance.
Recepton on the Calle Independencia - Photo by Jenni Goldman
The Calle Independencia can accommodate up to 100 guests and has extra room for your decorations, DJ or Band, Dance Floor, bar, gift table, etc. It is one of our most popular venues at Tlaquepaque. We guarantee this is the perfect location for your dream wedding.
Dream Wedding on the Calle Independencia - Photo by Sedona Bride
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On Friday, October 16, 2009, we were happy to host the wedding ceremony and reception of Kalie Cooke and Travis Ringe. Sedona was experiencing unusually warm October weather on this day with temperatures near 90. Autumn was still in the air as guests enjoyed clear skies with a light breeze. In fact, the weather was perfect.
Bobby Russell, Sedona Sounds
The ceremony took place on the Patio de las Campanas at the foot of the Tlaquepaque Bell Tower. As the sky turned deep blue, the lights overhead sparkled. Kalie entered the ceremony by the tiled staircase while walking along the bridge above the patio. It was a stunning entrance as guests and family members watched the procession. Bobby Russell with Sedona Sounds played classical guitar during the wedding ceremony.
Favors for Guests at Reception
The lovely wedding reception was held on the Calle Independencia. The color theme of the evening was gold and the tables and chairs were covered in golden cloth. Flowers were everywhere.
Setting up Wedding Reception
Los Abrigados Resort and Spa did a great job catering the dinner. They worked dilligently setting up the reception with all the special touches provided by the bride and groom. Family and friends helped with the chair ties. The delicious dinner was enjoyed by everyone. Bobby Russell with Sedona Sounds hosted the reception as DJ and MC. Dance music was played throughout the evening. Caleb Cooke, the bride’s brother, took the wedding photographs throughout the evening.
The lovely wedding reception on the Calle Independencia
Travis and Kalie's Wedding Cake
Florist at Work
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Sunday, October 11, we hosted a special wedding planned through Sacred Unions. We first met Loriann Reynolds and Daniel Fischer back in April and instantly knew that they had to have their wedding at Tlaquepaque.
Lori and Daniel with their best man, Daniel's brother Christopher
Lori and Daniel wanted to have a wedding quite different from their home state of New York. They loved Sedona and thought this would be the perfect place for their intimate wedding. Upon visiting Sedona, they were able to get a great wedding date here at Tlaquepaque and everything else fell into place.
The Lovely Tlaquepaque Chapel decorated by Mountain High Flowers
Laura Lane, Sacred Unions
The lovely flower girls Nicolette and Sabrina
Laura Lane performed a lovely wedding ceremony in the Tlaquepaque Chapel. Flowers were provided by Mountain High Flowers of Sedona. Bobby Russell of Sedona Sounds played guitar during the ceremony. Taltos Productions was hired to take photographs of the wedding. Michael David and Schelli Rothi did a great job taking the professional photographs of the wedding. I am sure Lori and Daniel will have special memories of their wedding here at Tlaquepaque.
Bobby Russell, Sedona Sounds
Heartline Cafe catered the perfect wedding reception on the Patio de las Campanas. The tables were set up beneath the overhead lights at the foot of the Tlaquepaque Bell Tower. It is truly a unique venue. Bobby Russell, DJ with Sedona Sounds, played great music throughout the night and guests danced up a storm while colored lights illuminated the dance floor.
Wedding Reception on the Patio de las Campanas
The amazing cake was created by Donna Joy, Sedona Sweet Arts. Sedona Sweet Arts was awarded the Best Cake Decorating and Best Dessert in Sedona by the Reader’s Choice 2009 through Verde Valley News and Kudos.
The lovely three tiered wedding cake created by Donna Joy, Sedona Sweet Arts
We were so honored and pleased to host the wedding of Lori and Daniel. We wish them the best of luck in their future.
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Tlaquepaque was excited to host five weddings during the second weekend in October. As you might image, October is a very popular month to hold a wedding here in Sedona. The temperatures during the day are quite pleasant with cooler temperatures at night.
Groom Jeffrey Camp (left) with their officiant Dave
On Saturday, October 10, our Chapel had back to back wedding ceremonies. Amy Foreste and Jeffrey Camp held their wedding ceremony in the Tlaquepaque Chapel. Amy looked stunning as she was getting ready to walk down the aisle to music performed by Brian David. Ila Ross with Ross Wedding Photography took the professional photos of Amy and Foreste. Red Rock Candle and Gift decorated the intimate chapel with lovely candles. The wedding reception was held at Heartline Cafe where guests enjoyed a lovely wedding cake created by Donna Joy, Sedona Sweet Arts.
Amy and Jeffrey's wedding cake made by Donna Joy, Sedona Sweet Arts
Oman Ken and his lovely Harp
Following Amy and Jeffrey, Laura Chambers and Paul Smith III celebrated their wedding ceremony in the Tlaquepaque Chapel with a wedding ceremony performed by Maria Grace. Oman Ken played the harp during the ceremony and Tony Sills was the professional photographer. Flowers were provided by Mountain High Flowers. Laura’s mother lives here in Sedona and we were happy that the Chapel was available for their wedding. We love hosting local weddings here at Tlaquepaque. Guests accompanied the bride and groom to Joey Bistro at Los Abrigados Resort and Spa for the wedding dinner.
Our beautiful bride Jamie Rae
On the Patio de las Campanas, Jamie Rae and Billy Stutzer got married at the foot of the Tlaquepaque Bell Tower. It was a clear night while Joel Boyd performed the wedding ceremony. Following the ceremony, the reception was held on the Calle Independencia.
Billy and Jamie's sign in Table
Wedding Reception on the Calle Independencia for Jamie and Billy
Rosalie’s of Sedona did a great job catering the event. There were professional staff members available to set up the reception under the overhead lights on Tlaquepaque’s Main Street. The food was out of this world.
Lovely wedding cake by Donna Joy, Sedona Sweet Arts
Music was played by Joe from Ray the DJ and guests danced up a storm. It was a lovely evening here in Sedona. Everyone enjoyed the delicious wedding cake created by Donna Joy, Sedona Sweet Arts. The lovely flowers were provided by Events by Showstoppers. The colors were perfect!
We’re excited for all our new married couples.
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Kicking off the first weekend in October, Tlaquepaque hosted four weddings under clear skies and full moon. The weather is a bit cooler this time of year but that did not affect our bridal couples.
Preparation on th Patio de las Campanas for the wedding ceremony
We were excited to host the wedding of Alison Ecklund and Scott Carney. They booked their Tlaquepaque wedding last August, and at the time, their wedding date of Saturday, October 3, 2009 seemed so far away. But before we knew it, the wedding date was here. Alison is a journalist with the Sedona Red Rock News and a local favorite. Scott and Alison made the perfect Sedona couple and we loved having them here.
Alison and Scott during the Wedding Ceremony
Their wedding ceremony took place on the Patio de las Campanas at the foot of the Tlaquepaque bell tower. Scott and Alison walked across the bridge above the patio and entered the ceremony site by our tiled staircase. It was a very elegant entrance to a lovely ceremony. Events by Showstoppers decorated the Patio with lovely curtains as a back drop for the ceremony.
Alison Ecklund with lovely flowers provided by Events by Showstoppers
Following the ceremony, guests proceeded to the Calle Independencia where they enjoyed a delicious dinner prepared by Heartline Cafe. Centerpieces and bridal floral was created by Events by Showstoppers.
Lovely floral centerpieces created by Events by Showstoppers
Throughout the evening, Muskellunge Bluegrass Band performed great music and were enjoyed by all.
Scott and Alison's wedding cake created by Donna Joy, Sedona Sweet Arts
Donna Joy with Sedona Sweet Arts created a beautiful wedding cake covered with coconut. The cake was light and fluffy and it looked as if it were adorned by feathers. What a wonderful and unique wedding cake.
Kimberly Walling with her father getting ready to walk down the aisle
Kimberly Walling and James Rising held their wedding ceremony in the Tlaquepaque chapel on the same evening. Their wedding was planned and coordinated by Laura Maralakos with Heart of Sedona Weddings. Rev. Andrew Murphy performed the intimate wedding ceremony and flowers and candles were provided by Bliss Extraordinary Floral. Michael David with Taltos Productions took the professional photographs of their wedding.
Michael David with Taltos Productions
Kimberly and James escorted their wedding guests to Heartline Cafe where they enjoyed their wedding reception. Their lovely wedding cake was made by Donna Joy, Sedona Sweet Arts.
James and Kimberly's Lovely Wedding Cake Created by Donna Joy, Sedona Sweet Arts
It was an amazing evening and a successful weekend at Tlaquepaque and we would like to congratulate all our wedding couples.
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Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village was voted “Best Place to Have a Wedding” in the 2009 Sedona Readers’ Choice Awards held by Verde Valley Newspapers. We are so honored and excited about this award that covers the entire Verde Valley in Northern Arizona. Our brides confirm that Tlaquepaque is the best place to have a wedding here in Sedona.
In addition to this category, Tlaquepaque also won for “Best Tourist Destination”. A special thanks for choosing Tlaquepaque in the Readers’ Choice 2009 Award.
Readers' Choice Award
