A Dream Wedding Amid Nature
Article by David Tupaz
Photography by Stephanie Heymann Photography
Tanya Murray and Michael Heath met unexpectedly in 2015 when Tanya was in Phoenix for a last-minute visit with family. They divided their time between Las Vegas and Arizona, spending many weekends at Tanya’s family home in Sedona, Arizona, where Mike proposed in July 2019. They made plans to be married in Bellagio, Lake Como, Italy, in June 2020, surrounded by their kids, family, and close friends. Those plans had to be canceled due to Covid.
Tanya and Michael spent the next year thinking about a new wedding plan and, during a weekend trip to Sedona, decided that the home where they had shared so many special memories was the perfect place.
Transforming the natural grounds of the Creekside home into a fairytale wedding venue required a very special talent which they found in Phoenix wedding planner Amy Petrovsky, owner of Sensational Events. Amy created a venue that was nothing short of magical. The ceremony was held on a stage installed over the creek and took place at sunset with the backdrop of the creek and the famous Sedona red rocks. Chandeliers hung from the sycamore trees throughout the property, with extensive florals complimenting the area’s natural beauty.
Tanya’s dress was a custom design by dear friend David Tupaz featuring Christian Dior lace and Valentino silk with a removable skirt paired with Jimmy Choo Swarovski encrusted heels.
A dinner reception followed the ceremony with a station-style presentation by M Caterers. Cocktails were served from an antique Italian cart by Bubbles’ n Brew and included a selection of champagne, prosecco, and specialty cocktails. A custom dance floor under the stars was the perfect backdrop for an evening of dancing and celebrating.
The following day Pink Jeep Tours arrived to whisk them off for an adventure shoot arranged by Amy for some fun and adventurous photos at Merry-Go-Round Rock.
Thank You:
Wedding Planner:
@sensationalevents, @sedonaweddingplanner
Photographer:
@stephanie.heymann.photography
Glam:
@makeupbutterfly
Florist:
@youreventflorist
