Best Places to Propose in Sedona, Arizona

• Hiking

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The vast number of hiking trails to choose from in Sedona allows for hikers of all levels of expertise to take part in the adventure. One trail in particular that our modern couple, Alex & Christina, have enjoyed resides within Thunder Mountain. The easy to access Chimney Rock & Thunder Mountain Trail System, located off Thunder Mountain Road in West Sedona, takes you off the beaten path to look out over the crimson mountain range. After the satisfying feeling of completing a hike, what better way to celebrate than proposing to your true love! With the curtain of mountain ranges standing strong behind you, your proposal will be breathtaking!

• Visiting a Vortex

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Take a walk on sunshine through a Sedona Vortex!

A vortex is a location where energy is believed to exude from the Earth, and any location where one is found is considered a sacred spot. Sedona is one of the few cities in the world that is deemed a vortex. Many visitors practice yoga, meditate, or simply enjoy being in a sacred place. People have found they are inspired, rejuvenated, and at-peace after visiting a vortex. The positive energy you receive is an affirmation of your peaceful future together. Proposing in a sacred space, like a vortex, symbolizes how your partner inspires you, the rejuvenation you find when you are with them, along with the peace you will experience together as you join hands in union.

4 best vortexes in sedona, az:

The entire city of Sedona is considered to be a sacred place. However, according to VisitSedona, there are a few select locations where the energy intensifies with enlightenment. Not only is the feeling of peace palpable, but breathtaking views atop the red rock mountains sets the stage for a powerful proposal. Here are the top 4 best vortexes in Sedona, Arizona:

1. Airport Mesa
2. Bello Rock
3. Boynton Canyon
4. Cathedral Rock

• Pink Jeep Tours

  An iconic experience throughout the adventurous Sedona Mountain terrain, the Pink Jeep Tours are an exciting nature experience that is guaranteed to spark a thrill!

  

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  The award-winning, environmentally conscious company works in tandem with  land preservation communities to maintain and protect the land they are traveling through. The number of tours and destinations allow you to select the best place to propose after a fun jeep ride.

• Dinner with a View

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Treat yourself to a romantic dinner with a spectacular view at Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill in Sedona, Arizona. Designed with the customer's experience in mind, your senses take a journey with the Latin American influenced cuisine prepared by Chef Lisa Dahl, and the spectacular views of Sedona's red mountains. Whether its with a champagne toast, or after a lovely dinner, this romantic setting is a guaranteed to execute a memorable proposal!

Our 3 Favorite Celebrity Engagement Ring Styles

The summer of 2018 has been the season of love! From royal weddings, to surprising proposals, pop-culture has been filled with heartwarming love stories, and dazzling bling that has us inspired! We’ve narrowed it down to the top picks that both of you will cherish for the rest of your life together. Discover the top 3 engagement ring styles, engagement gift ideas for your partner, and the most popular gold color of the season; something for her, and something for him!

1. Three-stone Engagement Rings

   Three-stone engagement rings symbolize learning from the past, living for the present, and hoping for a bright future. Also, referred to as trilogy or trinity engagement rings. Learn more about Triology here!

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   Prince Harry proposed to Meghan Markle with a trilogy engagement ring that incorporated heirloom diamonds on either side of the center stone.

   

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2. Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 

   The elongated beauty of an oval cut diamond is stunning. A simple pave diamond band and setting will allow for the diamond to express its natural and regal beauty.

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   The news of Justin Bieber proposing to Hailey Baldwin was surprising, but the show-stopping ring he proposed with is what we’re all talking about! After publicly expressing her style on twitter, “If my ring isn’t as big as Blake Lively’s, I don’t want to get married," Hailey Baldwin’s wish came true with a 6 carat oval cut diamond set in a yellow gold, pave diamond band.

   

3.  Pear-shaped diamond halo engagement ring

   A pear-shaped diamond halo engagement ring is a unique and glamorous style. This artistic shape combines the brilliance of a round brilliant and a marquise cut. Created by Lodewyk van Berquem, this style dates back to 1458 as the famous Flemish polisher utilized his knowledge of symmetry & facet placement to create what is now a seemingly modern and edgy diamond shape. His skills allowed him to cut the diamond for maximum shine and sparkle to radiate from each diamond.

   

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   It has been a whirlwind adventure for Comedian Pete Davidson and Singer Ariana Grande, as they were reported to be engaged after just a few weeks of dating. The stunning 3 carat pear shaped diamond halo engagement ring shows off the glamorous personality of Ariana Grande.

ENGAGEMENT GIFT FOR HIM

A diamond encrusted band with a personalized message engraved along the inside of the ring is a simple and meaningful way to say thank you to your partner for expressing such sentiment with the engagement ring they gave. 

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After receiving her oval cut diamond engagement ring, Hailey Baldwin gifted Justin Bieber with a diamond encrusted band, engraved with his initials “JB”. A romantic gesture to say “thank you”!

Color of the Summer Season: YELLOW GOLD

Yellow Gold is the color of this summer season! It is the traditional color of gold, and  compliments the sunny nature of the season perfectly. 

Heirlooms Wedding Rings

An Heirloom ring is one that is treasured through each generation it is passed down. As part of a family's history, it is sentimental and inspirational.

Many of our couples have had wedding rings passed down to them by their parents, grandparents, or relatives. As a blessing of the marriage, they are presented with either wedding bands or an engagement ring to give to the person they'll spend the rest of their life with. It represents the love and commitment the couple who exchanged the ring initially shared, and that of which they wish for you and your partner to share.

Typically, the person proposing asks for, or receives, the heirloom ring either from their family or from their partner's family.

An heirloom ring connects you with the person who originally wore it, along with any others who wore it. This connection builds the generational tree loved ones who treasured the piece of jewelry. And with each branch extension, the durability of the ring increases, symbolizing the strength of the marriage.

The value of an heirloom engagement ring is associated with the memories and love that surrounded the ring for years. There is no amount of money that could replace the sentiment of an heirloom ring, making it invaluable in the hearts of it's owners.

Create your Heirloom Trio Set:

The beauty of an heirloom ring acts as the creative muse for the design and selection of your trio of wedding rings. Furthermore, your options for rings to select from becomes wider since you have so graciously been given what would be a very expensive investment. You are able to allocate the money you would've spent on the heirloom towards the remaining rings to form your perfect matching trio set!

3 Modern Couples with Heirloom Wedding Rings:

The Royal Family of Great Britain has had a significant impact on the popularity of wedding ring designs. Their regal jewels are admired around the world, and have been for decades.

1.  Prince Harry & Meghan Markle
   The most recent royal wedding that had the world attention was the wedding of Prince Harry & Meghan Markle, the now Duke & Duchess of Sussex. The world has continued to admire the captivating couple ever since they exchanged rings at St. George's Chapel on May 19, 2018.

   

   Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain gifted the newest member of the royal family, Meghan Markle, with a simply classic yellow gold wedding band crafted from a piece of Welsh Gold to match with Meghan's custom 3-stone engagement ring which held two diamonds from Prince Harry's mother's, Princess Diana's, jewelry collection. Prince Harry explained that the significance of the two diamonds are, "to make sure she's with [them] on this crazy journey together."

   

   Harry customized this trio of wedding rings by fashioning a platinum wedding band with a textured finish for that modern flare.

2. Prince William & Kate Middleton

   It seems like yesterday we all took the morning off to tune into the historic, fairy-tale wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey in London, United Kingdom. As Kate walked down the aisle, she was not only accompanied by her father, but by her mother-in-law, the late Princess Diana. Kate's 12-carat, blue sapphire and diamond halo engagement ring is an heirloom that once belonged to Diana as her engagement ring when she became the princess of Wales. In memory of his mother, William proposed to the love of his life with this iconic royal engagement ring with the hopes of, "making sure [his] mother didn't miss out on[...] the excitement."

   

   The iconic engagement ring, inspired by Queen Victoria's wedding brooch, is a now a symbol of a love, remembrance, and guidance for Kate Middleton as she lives out the fairy-tale of a princess.

   

3. Alex & Christina

Another lovely couple that incorporated an heirloom engagement ring into their trio wedding ring set of white gold is Alex & Christina: Meet our Modern Couple and read about their journey to creating their custom heirloom trio set!

Each and every couple has a unique story to share. Don't just show that you're married, but let your rings show WHO you've married!

After 3 years of building a home, and 6 years of growing together in love, we are elated to celebrate the Newly Weds, Christina & Alex. From taking drink orders behind the counter of Starbucks, to saying their vows while standing in front of Sedona’s Thunder Mountain range, their life together has just begun.  

On Saturday, April 28, 2018, in the backyard of a welcoming, family friend’s home in Sedona Arizona, Alex and Christina became Mr. & Mrs. Their dearest friends and family were invited to join in the celebration with hand sketched invitations created by Alex himself. 

The beauty of the outdoor ceremony was a tribute to the natural love between Alex & Christina. Inspired by their surroundings, they incorporated traditions from all aspects of their lives. The ceremony included a reading from the Book of Corinthians, as well blessed with a Native American ritual.

After doing a little digging, we discovered that the Native American blessing performed at Alex & Christina's ceremony is referred to as a Four Directions Ceremony.  It was performed by the officiant, and as the sun glowed upon the beaming couple, she called on the four directions for the spirits to bless Alex & Christina through their journey of life.

“I love you with all my heart, all my soul, and all of me.” A simple, yet powerful statement shared between two individuals that stands as a reminder of their promise to love each other unconditionally. 

The moment they had be planning for had finally arrived as they exchanged custom made and hand engraved My Trio Rings wedding bands that read “All My Heart” in hers, and “All My Soul” in his. As they signed their names and sealed their marriage license with a kiss, they started the rest of their life together as partners.

The celebration continued on the dance floor with the the Father-Daughter dance, along with Alex & Christina's first dance as a married couple. Christina and her father  shared their "Father-Daughter dance" with a classic rock song under the desert sky. He twirled her around the dance floor as friends and family watched them soak in in the joy of a growing family. As the sky became a blanket of stars, Alex and Christina embraced on the dance floor, taking the moment to recognize the beautiful memory they had made to hold onto forever.

Surrounded by Sedona's Thunder Mountain range, and their closest friends and family, they invited their loved ones to celebrate in love. After curating a music playlist filled with a variety of songs, ranging from classics to pop dance songs, an evening of dance, food, drink, love, & laughter awaited them; the makings of memories to last a lifetime.

Photo Credit: Danielle Holman Wedding @danielleholmanwedding

Wedding ceremonies come in all forms, and when you can incorporate traditions from a number of cultural, religious, or personal influences, this creates a truly unique and personalized experience for your guests and you as the couple.

A Four Directions Ceremony is a native america blessing that calls on the Four Directions (East, North, West & South) to bless a couple's journey in life.

The blessing is exclaimed as follows:

Blessed be this union with gifts of the East and of Air.
From the east you receive the gift of a new beginning with the rising of each morning Sun, the dawn wind breathing into you both open of heart and purity of mind and body.
May you know that each new day is an opportunity to grow in all you establish in this sacred moment.

Blessed be this union with gifts of the South and of Earth.
In the south we see the earth that will feed and enrich you,
helping you to build a stable home to which you may always return.
May you walk upon it with respect, that it may provide sustenance, fertility and security of being, sheltering you for all of your days upon it.

Blessed be this union with gifts of the West and of Water.
In the west we see the storm clouds and the oceans, the mystery of water teaching you the capacity to feel emotion through tears of sadness and of joy.
May you offer absolute trust to one another,
vowing to keep your hearts open and provide for each other in triumph and in strife, and travelling together into the deepest places one can travel to, trusting that everything will come together in Creator's Time.

Blessed be this union with gifts of the North and of Fire.
In the north we see the northern lights, teaching us the importance of energy, passion, creativity and the warmth of a loving home.
May you seek and share with one another the light that comes from the fire within, and may it guide you through the darkness; for there is no darkness without light and there is no light without darkness.

May the sun of grandfather bring you new happiness each day that you awake;
May the moon of grandmother softly restore you as you dream each night when you are asleep;
May the rain of our father the sky wash away your worries and the breeze of our brother the wind blow new strength into your being;
May you walk gently on our mother the earth and know its beauty before, beauty behind, beauty above, beauty below and beauty all around;
And may all the days of your life be blessed by the Great Spirit.
Blessed be this couple.

As the officiant says this blessing, they will burn incense and blow the smoke in each of the four cardinal directions as they exclaim the corresponding portion of the blessing while lifting one arm up and holding the other palm out to receive and face the designated direction. To close the ceremony, they will walk around you three times with the burning incense, and conclude the blessing.

Meet our Modern Couple who incorporated this native american blessing into their outdoor wedding here!

Photo Credit: Danielle Holman Wedding @danielleholmanwedding

Congratulations to Nikolaus & Kristin on their recent engagement!

Nick and Kristin luckily found each other by swiping right on Tinder during one of his work trips in Kansas City, however, he didn’t receive the notification until he was already back in Boston. That didn’t deter them from starting a conversation. To read their full story and see their pictures, head on over to Paparazzi Proposals

Nikolaus proposed with a gorgeous halo engagement ring customized to perfection!

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It's everyone's dream to be swept off their feet! And when you have found the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, a proposal is guaranteed to be magical no matter where or when it happens... but it doesn't hurt to literally be sweep them off their feet. In the case of our couple Ravi & Swetha, a helicopter ride was the perfect way ask to take the journey of life together!

Tell us about your relationship!

SWETHA: Even though our families have a few mutual friends and we most likely have been in the same place at the same time when we were younger, it took social media for us to meet July 4th weekend, six years ago. 

RAVI: I was very persistent on social media from day 1 as Swetha was someone that kept me intrigued.

What makes you two a "Perfect Match"?

SWETHA: I think because our personalities are so different is what makes us work really well. Ravi is very outgoing, social, and he can build a lasting friendship from the very moment of meeting someone. I, on the other hand will be social most of the time, but definitely shy away in the beginning and take a little while to open up. 

RAVI: As my friends say, I was a bit of a wild man in my twenties and Swetha provided me with a sense of calm and helped guide me through many situations. 

Tell us all about your proposal

SWETHA: Ravi would have to go into detail here, this was pretty much a complete surprise to me. I always knew I wanted to have that "proposal story" and Ravi definitely delivered. I was the very last person to find out and I don't know how our families and friends were able to keep it hidden from me for months. I knew there was a ring, so I knew the proposal was coming, I just didn't know when or how. Any time I questioned something, Ravi and our friends had the perfect answers to keep it hidden. Once we were in the helicopter I was soo excited to see the Boston skyline from above, I didn't even think anything else was going to happen. As we were over the Charles River looking at the Boston skyline, he asked me to marry him and I was in shock and soo happy, I honestly couldn't believe it was happening since he fielded any suspicion I was having leading up to it. It's definitely a story that will last a lifetime!

RAVI: From Day 1, Swetha said she hated how we met through social media and wanted an exciting story, I had decided that day that the day I propose it would be like a movie, I called up local helicopter companies and was like I am going to propose over Swetha's favorite city (Boston). I knew that she wanted a huge party so I invited all of our friends to join us for a fun summer day in Boston. Our parents were also very supportive and I hope our wedding is as amazing as our proposal. 

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Tell us all about the ring/ what inspired your custom design

SWETHA: I went with an oval cut, rose gold ring, with a [diamond] pave and [diamond] halo. I always knew I wanted rose gold, since I only wear gold/rose gold jewelry. Once I started looking at rings when all our friends were getting engaged, I started seeing the oval shape a lot and loved how elongating it looks. The pave/halo were suggestions that came from My Trio Rings and friends which took a little extra convincing, but honestly who's going to say no to more diamonds! I am obsessed with the sparkle and pretty much stare at my ring all the time! 

RAVI: ...I just let the craftsman go to work.