INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTENDING A SEMINAR: When submitting your registration, please indicate in the “Questions/Comments” box which speaker/s you would like to hear.
We proudly introduce our guest speakers:
12:30-1:00
Margaret Van Damme
Van Damme Weddings
www.vandammeweddings.com
click here to see Margaret Van Damme’s profile on the Sedona Wedding Studio site
Margaret Van Damme is the owner and event designer/planner of Van Damme Weddings. Margaret is known for the personal attention she gives to her clients, creativity, and thought she puts into every detail. Her sense of style is influenced by her love of art, architecture, interesting details, photography and all things creative.
Van Damme Weddings have been featured on Style Me Pretty, Design Sponge, Ruffled Blog, Grace Ormond Blog, Phoenix Bride and Groom Magazine, Destination I Do Magazine, and Arizona Vines and Wines Magazine. Topics she will be discussing include:- Designing stylish weddings with themes, color, lovely reception tables and fun details.
- Creating and working within a wedding budget
- Finding inspiration for your wedding style
- Finding venues and vendors you will love
1:00-1:30
Deb Beggs
Classic Party Rentals
phoenix.classicpartyrentals.com
click here to see Classic Party Rental’s profile on the Sedona Wedding Studio site
Deb Beggs ( right ) will give important information on selecting just the right rentals for creating beautiful table settings with linens, chairs, china and tableware. Other topics will include rental equipment to make every wedding seamless and comfortable for guests such as lighting, heating and tenting. Delivery, set-up and power will be discussed, including specific policies of various Sedona venues. Almost every wedding will require some kind of rentals. Learn the pros and cons from the professionals at the countries’ largest and most dependable rental company, Classic Party Rentals.
1:40-2:10
Katrina Wallace and Andrew Mejia
Sedona Bride Photographers
www.sedonabrideblog.com
click here to see Sedona Bride Photographers’ profile on the Sedona Wedding Studio site
Husband and wife team coverage, blending storytelling wedding photojournalism and stylized romantic portraiture. As seen in Brides Magazine, on the covers of Phoenix Bride Groom, InStyle Weddings, Arizona Bride, Style Me Pretty etc.. Katrina and Andrew will share tips on getting beautiful images on your wedding day via light, locations, scheduling and more. Insights into how to find the right photographer and what to expect with pricing and products when interviewing photographers. Katrina and Andrew will be discussing ::
- documentary-style photography; telling the story through real, natural emotion
- the importance of optimizing your time with the photographers
2:10-2:40
Jim Bullock
Events by Show Stoppers
www.eventsbyshowstoppers.com
click here to see Events by Show Stoppers’ profile on the Sedona Wedding Studio site
Sedona’s own Jim Bullock and Ken Heflin are the creative force behind Events By Show Stoppers. Jim will be covering important topics when planning flowers and décor for a Sedona wedding. Dispelling the myth that Sedona is more expensive than other destinations will be a recurring theme.
Jim’s and Ken’s design direction for 2012 will be discussed, including their personal choices of new color combinations and innovative use of unexpected floral elements to achieve stylish results.
Pricing, planning a floral budget and tips on how to achieve high-end style within that budget is always one of Jim’s most popular topics. Don’t miss this important mini-seminar by one of the floral industries’ most innovative and popular designers.
Questions will be answered about Show Stopper’s signature rose petal carpets and other interesting topics.
2:50-3:20
Andrea Carusetta
Sedona Cake Couture
www.sedonacakecouture.com
click here to see Sedona Cake Couture’s profile on the Sedona Wedding Studio site
Two-time Food Network medalist and TLC’s Ultimate Cake-Off champion, Sedona Cake Couture creates amazing, custom, couture wedding cakes and special occasion cakes in Sedona, Phoenix and Northern Arizona. Founder and owner, Andrea Carusetta, has been creating cakes for 15 years. Trained as an artist, Andrea creates magic with her cakes! Among other topics, Andrea will be discussing ::
- wedding cake design trends
- cost-saving tips from the pro
3:20-3:40
Taryn Bills
Serendipity Videography
www.serendipityvideo.com
click here to see Serendipity Videography’s profile on the Sedona Wedding Studio site
Taryn Bills has been the co-owner of Serendipity Videography for the past 6 years along with her husband, Jeff, an Emmy Award winning cinematographer. Taryn clearly guides couples through the cinematography process, from the initial inquiry to delivering the finished product. She will be educating brides about the importance of making sure quality wedding cinematography is a part every wedding budget, and what the wedding films of today are all about.
Taryn will be introducing brides to the latest trends in wedding cinematography, and discussing how to find the right cinematographer to fit a pre-determined budget, yet achieve stylish results. Among many important wedding industry publications, Serendipity Videography has been featured on Style Me Pretty, in Phoenix Bride and Groom Magazine and on the Grace Ormonde blog.
3:40-4:00
Kelly Gill
Phoenix Bride and Groom Magazine
www.phoenixbrideandgroom.com
click here to see Phoenix Bride and Groom Magazine’s profile on the Sedona Wedding Studio site
Kelly will be discussing the value of social media in keeping up with new designer wedding trends and the Arizona wedding scene, including the Sedona Wedding Studio’s contribution to making Arizona and Sedona two of the fastest growing wedding destinations.
Kelly Gill is the lucky gal who gets to be the eyes, ears and primary voice of the Phoenix Bride & Groom blog and social media presence.
photo courtesy of :: jennifer bowen photography
Spotlight :: Master of Ceremonies for the Sedona Wedding Boot Camp
Bobby Russell
Sedona Sounds
www.sedonasounds.com
click here to see Sedona Sounds’ profile on the Sedona Wedding Studio site
Sedona Sounds is the most popular and sought-after Music and D.J. service in Sedona. Bobby brings invaluable experience and personal inside knowledge of everything that has to do with music.
Throughout the day, Bobby will spin tunes, make announcements and give away valuable prizes to lucky brides who attend the Sedona Wedding Boot Camp.
Bobby will be available to answer questions about making play lists, requests, Sedona sound ordinances, keeping the guests dancing, announcements, pricing and what to look for when hiring a professional D.J.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn all about hiring a D.J. and to get your questions answered by Sedona’s leading music master, Bobby Russell, Sedona Sounds.
From the Boot Camp Team ::
Planning a destination wedding in Sedona does not need to be difficult. Brides seeking great advice and direction will find everything they are looking for at the 2012 Sedona Wedding Boot Camp.
The Sedona Wedding Boot Camp was created to enable brides and grooms to easily connect with Sedona’s best vendors, plan their weddings from the ground up and get inspiration to design a stylish Sedona wedding everyone will remember.
Brides will quickly discover that this is no ordinary wedding show. No typical booths here. Brides will stroll among gorgeously designed table settings, get creative ideas, sample great cuisine, taste sensational cakes, meet Sedona’s top experts, attend informative mini-seminars, take venue tours, win valuable prizes, and enjoy numerous displays and demonstrations… all in one fabulous day.
On February 18th, 2012, talented Sedona Wedding Studio vendors will be on hand to share insider tips on everything pertaining to having a stylish wedding in Sedona, including valuable pointers on destination wedding planning.
Renowned Sedona professionals will speak on topics such as venue selection, accommodations, transportation, photography, getting a designer look on a limited budget, keeping guests entertained and the importance of planning within a sensible timeline.
