Weddings at Poco Diablo Resort – Wedding Cakes, Sedona Style

Marissa and Jason’s Wedding Cake Created by Donna Joy, Sedona Sweet Arts

Sedona and Poco Diablo Resort is a great place for a destination wedding and we are lucky to have one of the best pastry artists in Northern Arizona living in nearby. Sedona Sweet Arts offers a wide range of wedding cake flavors, styles and decorations that fits the needs of every wedding couple having their wedding in Sedona. For over 20 years DonnaJoy has created amazing wedding cakes and pastries that turn out to be one of the highlights of any wedding reception. As you can see, every special effort goes into the creation of your wedding cake and the finished product is a high quality masterpiece.

Beautiful Wedding Cake by Donna Joy, Sedona Sweet Arts

Photo by Tangled Lilac Photography – Cake by Sedona Sweet Arts

Handmade sugar flowers and decor adds the personal touch to your wedding cake and Sedona Sweet Arts can make your ideas a reality. Looking for a delicious gluten free wedding cake, Donna Joy specializes in gluten free products and your guests will not even know the cake is gluten free. If you are looking for an exact color match for your wedding cake, Sedona Sweet Arts can make it happen. Special themes for your wedding cake is no problem and if you are looking for a unique groom’s cake, think of Sedona Sweet Arts for a creative and delicious dessert to please one and all.

Winnie and Sam’s Wedding Cake Created by Donna Joy, Sedona Sweet Arts

We have posted a variety of amazing cakes created by Donna Joy, Sedona Sweet Arts. Let her hear your plans for your wedding cake and make it a reality. Sedona Sweet Arts offers Free Delivery for all wedding cakes delivered to Poco Diablo Resort. A great perk for a wonderful product. Put your trust in Donna and Dana Varney, Sedona Sweet Arts. You will be glad you did.

Cake cutting Fee is also Included in our Wedding Packages – Cake by Sedona Sweet Arts

Autumn Wedding Cake by Donna Joy, Sedona Sweet Arts

Wedding Cake by Donna Joy, Sedona Sweet Arts

Erica and Ted’s Wedding Cake by Donna Joy, Sedona Sweet Arts

Beautiful Wedding Cake Created by Donna Joy, Sedona Sweet Arts

Wedding Cake by Sedona Sweet Arts

Sedona Sweet Arts

The Amazing Wedding Cake Created by Donna Joy, Sedona Sweet Arts

Hand Made Sugar Stargazer Flowers Adorned Robin and David’s Wedding Cake

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Toast to Your Wedding – Poco Diablo Resort

Beth and John – Photo by Pamela Duffy Photo

Toasting happiness and best wishes to wedding couples have been going on for decades and there are many ways to make your celebration memorable by incorporating your personal touches in your wedding toast. Here at Poco Diablo Resort we include the champagne toast in our wedding packages so you do not have to think of it as an added expense.

Courtney Lively Photography

Over the years, we have experienced a number of wedding toasts and each one is different and entertaining. It gives family and friends an opportunity to express their feelings about your union and it can be limited to just certain people in your bridal party and parents, or you can open it up to all your guests.

Sandy and Stephen React to a Wedding Toast

Scott and Kelly’s Champagne Glasses

A festive idea for the years following your wedding is to select personalized champagne glasses with your names and date engraved. You can use them to celebrate your wedding anniversaries adding a special touch to the event. Upgraded glasses can also be purchased with a distinct difference than the glassware of your guests. This is, after all, your special day!

Poco Diablo Champagne

Poco Diablo Resort offers our own California Champagne personalized with our own label. As most of our wedding ceremonies take place on the golf course having a photo of the garden gazebo on the bottle makes it even more personal.

Perfect Spot for the Bride and Groom

Having a head table or sweetheart table decorated for the two of you can be designed in a number of ways. There are a number of different designs that you can choose, incorporating your own tastes and colors.

Jeffery and Kimberly’s Champagne Glasses

We love the colorful decor incorporated in the bridal tables. There are bride and groom adornments you can add to your table to reflect your celebration.

Chris and Michelle’s Champagne Glasses

Be eclectic, creative, whimsical, elegant – however you wish to portray your own personalities at your wedding. Your guests will love it!

Champagne Glass Etched with Wedding Date

Think about Poco Diablo Resort for your own perfect wedding and create your own memories in Sedona.

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Four Seasons of Poco Diablo Weddings in Sedona

Rachel and Jim’s October Wedding – CW Life Photography

Many people think that living in Arizona is always hot and dry but here in Sedona, we are lucky to actually enjoy four seasons. Due to our higher altitude, we have cooler temperatures and more precipitation including snow! Anytime of the year is the perfect time for a wedding in Sedona at Poco Diablo Resort.

Summer Wedding – Courtney Lively Photography

Your theme can follow through to your wedding favors, decor and wedding cake. Sedona Sweet Arts can capture your ideas to create the perfect wedding cake.

Wedding Cake by Donna Joy, Sedona Sweet Arts

Winter Wonderland in Sedona

Poco Diablo Resort has been honored to host weddings in all four seasons, each one representing the time of year in which they are held. There are so many fun decor ideas you can have when incorporating your season in your wedding. Many times your guests are coming from a much colder climate and they will think that Spring or Fall in Sedona is a real treat!

Nicole and Preston’s March Wedding

The Lovely Butter Cream Wedding Cake Made by Donna Joy, Sedona Sweet Arts

Think of Poco Diablo Resort for your Sedona Wedding. Take a look at some of the wonderful weddings we have hosted at Poco Diablo Resort that really represent their season of choice. Use your own creativity to personalize your own wedding. Everyone will love it.

Beautiful Autumn Wedding Ceremony

Fall Themed Wedding Favors

Fall Newlyweds Jim and Michelle

Summer Wedding Ceremony on the Golf Course – Floral arrangements by Bliss Extraordinary Floral

Lovely Floral at their Springtime Wedding Ceremony

Yellow Summer Sunflower Theme for the Bridal Party

Winter Beauty

Snow Falling on the Poco Diablo Golf Course

The Unique White Pumpkins with Autumn Floral

Fall colors added to the Gazebo by Marcy and Jake

Beautiful Summer Bridal Bouquet by Mountain High Flowers – Photo by Tangled Lilac Photography

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Pretty in Pink – Nicole and Preston’s Sedona Wedding at Poco Diablo Resort

The lovely wedding ceremony of Nicole and Preston

Saturday, March 24, 2012. On a gorgeous Sedona day, Nicole and Preston held their lovely wedding at the golf course gazebo at Poco Diablo Resort. The Arizona sun was shinning brightly as Nicole walked down the aisle in her elegant princess wedding gown. We absolutely loved her wedding dress and Nicole was so beautiful. Preston watched on as his lovely bride was approaching the gazebo.

Our beautiful bride on her way to the ceremony

The wedding ceremony was performed by Maria Grace, Two Hearts One Life Weddings, and the setting was very quaint. Harpist Oman Ken did a wonderful job performing their ceremony music. The lovely bridal bouquet was provided by the Jazz Bouquet in West Sedona. There were so many thoughtful details included with their special wedding.

Ceremony music performed by Harpist Oman Ken

Groom Preston patiently waits for his lovely bride

Our majestic weeping willow tree shadows the gazebo

Following the ceremony, guests proceeded to the Canopy Patio for a special wedding brunch created by Chef Felipe Felix and his talented staff. There were delicious entrees added to the buffet that included Chicken Breast with Sliced Apples and Wild Mushrooms along with Beef Tenderloin Tips in Tomatillo Salsa. The Canopy Patio looked wonderful with all the floral centerpieces and wedding decor. We simply loved it!

Beautiful floral centerpieces adorn the wedding reception

Guests can add their personal note to the bride and groom - wedding favors on the tables

One of the highlights of the wedding was the elegant wedding cake created by Donna Joy with Sedona Sweet Arts. The delicious chocolate cake was topped by a lovely B and had creative hand designed pink floral scrolls on fresh butter cream frosting. Everyone had a wonderful time and the bride and groom were so happy. We were thrilled to host this wonderful wedding and wish Preston and Nicole many years of wedding bliss. We hope they will return to Poco Diablo Resort for a visit in the very near future.

Donna Joy's Signature Chocolate Wedding Cake with Butter Cream Frosting

Hand Made Butter Cream Floral Scroll Design on the Square Butter Cream Cake

Pink highlights at the wedding reception

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Bridal Bliss at Poco Diablo Resort

There is nothing we love more than weddings here at Poco Diablo Resort. The staff enjoys helping all the wedding guests while they are at the resort and you won’t find a more friendly group of people. Sedona is known throughout the country for its small town, friendly nature and Poco Diablo Resort is the perfect example.

We become very attached to our wedding couples and who can blame us. We have hosted so many wonderful weddings here over the years. The natural beauty of the Poco Diablo setting makes it the perfect location for a destination wedding.

Photo by David Sunfellow Photography

Our special message to our wedding couples:

Best Wishes to you, Bride and Groom.

As you start your Married Life,

May your highest hopes be realized

As happy “Man and Wife!”

May you find in True Companionship

A Love that’s ever new….

A happiness that lights the years

With lasting Joy for you.

Best regards,

Poco Diablo Resort Staff

Banquet Staff

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Jamie and Brad’s Sedona Wedding at Poco Diablo Resort

Jamie, Brad and little Taylor on one of their visits to Poco Diablo Resort

Back in September of 2010 we met Jamie and Brad while they were exploring Sedona as the host of their destination wedding. They discovered Poco Diablo Resort on our website and scheduled an appointment for a property tour. We immediately became good friends and saw them a number of times prior to their June 25th wedding.

Rev. Ken Froessel, Sedona Wedding Officiant

Jamie and Brad celebrated their wedding with a large number of family and friends. They enjoyed breakfast together each morning while they were in Sedona and I saw them frequently by the pool having fun and socializing. They were calm and cool and well prepared for their wedding.

Jamie was stunning in her wedding gown as she walked down the aisle to the golf course gazebo where Brad stood waiting for his bride. The ceremony was performed by one of our favorite ministers, Rev. Ken Froessel, who is always kind and friendly. Their ceremony was intimate and charming. Their daughter Taylor was a lovely flower girl and really enjoyed the event. Floral arrangements were created by Bliss Extraordinary Floral and the colors looked great. Brian Minson and his team covered the wedding photographically. Sara Hartzler Casciani performed her lovely harp prior to the wedding ceremony and added a touch of elegance to the affair.

Harpist Sara Hartzler Casciani

Following the ceremony, guests proceeded to the Canopy Patio for the cocktail hour while Jamie and Brad took formal wedding portraits. The golf course sparkled in the afternoon sun, which made a perfect setting for their wedding photos.  Dinner was served at 7:00pm starting with our signature Poco Premier Salad followed by their plated dinner entree Chicken Diablo: Chicken Breast Stuffed with Boursin Cheese, Baby Spinach and Sundried Tomatoes served with Red Pepper Cream Sauce.

One of the highlights of the dinner was the elegant wedding cake created by Donna Joy, Sedona Sweet Arts. The traditional wedding cake was adorned with hand made sugar flowers and everyone loved the cake. The top tier was saved by Jamie and Brad and will be enjoyed in their home as they celebrate their marriage.

Jamie and Brad's Exquisite Wedding Cake by Donna Joy, Sedona Sweet Arts

We really enjoyed helping Jamie and Brad with their wedding. We wish them much happiness and hope to see them at Poco Diablo Resort for their one year anniversary. We will help them celebrate!

Jamie and Brad Lance

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Poco Diablo Resort: The Wedding of Brooke and Kevin

Sunday, June 26, 2011.  Brooke and Kevin, clients of Heart of Sedona Weddings, held their wedding and reception at Sedona’s Poco Diablo Resort at the end of June, and it was our pleasure to host the event. Brooke was excited about the Bell Rock Wedding Package offered at Poco Diablo and it worked out perfect for her wedding plans. Holding their intimate wedding ceremony at the Golf Course Gazebo, beneath a stately weeping willow tree, Andrew Murphy performed the magical wedding ceremony for Kevin and Brooke. The wedding bouquet was created by Bliss Extraordinary Floral, which complimented Brooke’s wedding gown.

Brooke on her Way to the Wedding Ceremony

The adorable flower girl and ring bearer

Intimate Wedding Ceremony Beneath the Majestic Weeping Willow

Laura Marolakos coordinated the wedding and worked hard to make sure everything went smoothly. Kate Wall Photography covered the wedding and helped capture the wedding couple’s cherished moments throughout the day. Check out Kate’s Blog to view additional photos of Brooke and Kevin – http://www.katewall.com/blog/kevin-and-brooke-sedona-wedding/.

Yellow Sunflower Theme for the Bridal Party

Wedding Coordinator Laura (left) with Photographer Kate Wall

Ceremony music was arranged by Jeanie Carroll who made sure all their favorite songs were played throughout the ceremony. Following the ceremony, guests proceeded to the Poco Diablo Ballroom where appetizers and beverages were prepared by our staff. Kevin and Brooke looked very elegant while posing for wedding portraits.

Poco Diablo Ballroom Prepared for the Wedding Reception

Their grand entrance was at 7:00pm when they had their first dance followed by a series of celebratory toasts by their dear friends and family. Dinner was served promptly at 7:30pm where an Italian Buffet was prepared for the wedding reception.

First Dance

Wedding Toast to Brooke and Kevin

Creative Wedding Cakes

The Sunflower Theme was prevalent throughout the wedding. Each bridesmaid had lovely sunflowers and accompanying flowers for their bouquets along with colorful centerpieces for the wedding reception. An elegant floral arrangement decorated the head table. Following the dinner, guests enjoyed delicious Wedding Bundt Cakes created by Nothing Bundt Cakes which were offered in a variety of flavors. Dancing and fun continued throughout the night and a good time was enjoyed by one and all. Congratulations to Brooke and Kevin on their amazing wedding and we wish you many happy years together. Thank you allowing us to be part of your celebration.

Photos on Display at Wedding Reception

Rev. Andrew Murphy and Laura Marolakos, Heart of Sedona Weddings

Floral Centerpiece Created for the Head Table

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