The Sedona wedding boom seems to have little to do with its New Age reputation and a lot to do with the fact that 4 million people visit the area annually and want to return. One factor is the weather, since people can get married outdoors most of the year, said Frank Miller, president of the Sedona Chamber of Commerce. Older, well-heeled couples pick a vacation spot, invite a few of their friends and tie the knot, said Cynthia Edmunds, associate editor of Bride's magazine. They want their wedding their way, whether it's on a mesa in Sedona or a beach in Hawaii. She describes herself as a photographer, videographer, minister, wedding coordinator and harpist, as well as a naturopathic doctor.
Weddings are always inspirational for people.
Here, it's nature. There, it's glitz. Nature-oriented or not, you can spend any amount of money to get married in Sedona. Outside the courtroom he charges what couples can afford. Some couples, seeking the perfect backdrop, actually helicopter to the red rock altar.