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About

Heart of Sedona Weddings is a husband-and-wife team based in Sedona, Arizona, offering officiant and wedding planning services. Laura Marolakos, Sedona wedding planner, and Rev. Andrew Murphy, Sedona wedding officiant, provide full-service planning and coordination to take your dreams and bring them to life.

Experience
Andrew trained at Jesuit School of Theology in Chicago, was ordained in New Orleans, his hometown, and worked in India and Mexico before he relocated to the southwest, where he fell in love with Sedona's natural beauty. Laura graduated from Parsons School of Design in New York City and worked with world-renowned designer Perry Ellis before creating her own line of bridal fashion and couture collections. She then segued into costume designing in Hollywood for feature films which brought her closer to Sedona (her great escape for the stresses of the world). She met Andrew in a yoga class in Sedona, who introduced her to the amazing pool of talent of the wedding community here ...this is where she found her new calling as a wedding planner and event coordinator.

Services Offered
Heart of Sedona Weddings will perfect every part of your big day and helping to minimize your stress.

We're locals working with other talented local vendors...Sedona has SO much to offer couples looking for a destination wedding!

From the venue to the ceremony, with no little detail forgotten. Every aspect from your wedding's theme to your readings and ring vows is taken into consideration. Whether you're looking for a destination wedding or an intimate celebration with family and close friends, Heart of Sedona Weddings is ready and excited to help plan and execute your special day. No detail is too small, and Heart of Sedona Weddings will help you take care of every aspect of your wedding, including:

  • Picking a venue
  • Site tours of outdoor locations
  • Marriage preparation
  • Acquiring a marriage license
  • Ceremony program outlines
  • Intimate ceremonies
  • Destination weddings
  • Personalized ceremonies
  • Ceremony themes, readings, and vows
  • Same-sex wedding ceremonies
  • Bilingual ceremonies in English and Spanish
  • Vow renewal
  • Recommending other vendors to support your vision
  • Management of the day's events
  • Hand holding throughout the process ;)
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$2,000

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$1,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$3,300

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$100

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Heart of Sedona Weddings

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Laura from Heart of Sedona Weddings receives high praise from multiple reviewers for her exceptional wedding planning services. She is described as detail-oriented, calm, and composed throughout the entire planning process, and her ability to juggle multiple tasks and vendor communications is highly appreciated. Laura's presence is a source of comfort for couples, allowing them to relax and enjoy their wedding journey. She is highly recommended for her precision, grace, and the ability to exceed wildest dreams for a wedding. Reverend Andrew, who works closely with Laura, is also highly regarded for his thoughtful and spiritual ceremonies.

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Laura from Heart of Sedona Weddings receives high praise from multiple reviewers for her exceptional wedding planning services. She is described as detail-oriented, calm, and composed throughout the entire planning process, and her ability to juggle multiple tasks and vendor communications is highly appreciated. Laura's presence is a source of comfort for couples, allowing them to relax and enjoy their wedding journey. She is highly recommended for her precision, grace, and the ability to exceed wildest dreams for a wedding. Reverend Andrew, who works closely with Laura, is also highly regarded for his thoughtful and spiritual ceremonies.

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Valerie C. Sent on 06/06/2024
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Laura is amazing!

Our wedding was nothing short of a fairy tale, and we owe it all to Laura from Heart of Sedona Weddings. From the very beginning, Laura's communication, organization, creativity, and impeccable attention to detail were evident, setting the stage for an unforgettable celebration.

Laura's communication was consistently clear, timely and reassuring. She kept us informed every step of the way. Her organizational skills were equally as impressive. Her meticulous planning made the day flow seamlessly, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the joy and magic of the moment.

If you are looking for a wedding planner who will turn your dreams into reality and take away all the stress of the day, look no further than Laura from Heart of Sedona Weddings!
Kristina
Kristina A. Sent on 10/11/2023
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Laura is the best!

We cannot praise Laura from Heart of Sedona enough! She truly exceeded our expectations in every way possible, and we give her a 5-star review without hesitation.
 
Laura is very detail oriented and created a well-thought-out timeline for every aspect of the wedding, and she kept us on track throughout the entire planning process. Her ability to juggle multiple tasks, vendor communications and meeting deadlines with ease was truly impressive. We never felt overwhelmed or stressed because we knew she had everything under control.
 
What truly stood out about Laura was her calm and cool personality, she remained composed throughout the entire process. Her reassuring presence was a source of comfort for us, and it helped us relax and enjoy the journey leading up to our big day.
 
We can't express how much we appreciate her, and we can't thank her enough for making our wedding day so special. We genuinely appreciate all that she did for us, and we wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone looking for a wedding planner who goes above and beyond. If you want a wedding that exceeds your wildest dreams and is executed with precision and grace, look no further. She is the best in the biz and we are forever grateful for her. ❤️
Emily
Emily M. Sent on 09/26/2023
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Absolutely incredible!

If you're getting married in Sedona, booking Laura at Heart of Sedona Weddings is a MUST! She was exceptional to work with. Our contract began while she was away on vacation and she made it a point to continue to reach out, plan, and assist in the best capacity she could while camping in the wilderness. I really appreciated that and it went a long way.

There's truly nothing Laura can't do! She was tracking the weather for us months, weeks, and days leading up to the wedding and helped us in deciding on a tent last minute (which was necessary since it torrentially rained 15 minutes after our ceremony ended and our reception was outside in a courtyard). She and her team set up everything to perfection, wiped down tables and swept water out of our tent after the rain stopped, made sure everything flowed perfectly, and put important things aside and gave them to me after the party wrapped up to ensure they weren't misplaced and I was able to take home what was important to me.

She's a gem and I truly don't know how the day would've gone without her and her team's work! Thank you, Laura!!

Professional Network & Endorsements

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Everlasting Cinema Everlasting Cinema Wedding Videographers

Hello Brides and Grooms! If you are looking for a great wedding planner or officiant look no further. We love working with this professional company. Laura goes above and beyond for her clients. I have seen her help in every area of wedding set up and planning. She makes sure everyone is where they need to be and doing what they need to be doing, including vendors. We can say with confidence that she is the best of the best and always has the clients best interests at heart. Andrew the officiant is fantastic at officiating weddings and has a very pleasant sounding voice. We being a wedding film company like incorporating his audio into the films when possible because of his romantic and fitting verbiage. We would highly recommend hiring "Heart of Sedona Weddings" for your wedding needs.

Jamelle Kelly Photography Jamelle Kelly Photography Wedding Photographers

Andrew and Laura are true professionals. We love working with both of them. Andrew creates an authentic and heartfelt ceremony for each couple. His delivery is graceful, elegant and poised. Adding Laura as your wedding planner is a smart addition to any Sedona wedding. She will save you money, time and stress. Believe, us she knows how to deal with all the little details! Heart of Sedona Weddings is a constant referral from us. We cannot say enough good things about this sweet natured couple.

Classic Party Rentals Classic Party Rentals Wedding Rentals

Having a wedding in Northern Arizona adds a beauty that is only found there. But if can add additional stress, especially if it is a detestation wedding. A very successful business owner Laura understands the challenges of just surviving work and life. let her take your vision, organize and create it, plus wrap it a great big bow! This is a person who will create exactly what you ask for.

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