EDITOR’S NOTES ‘Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences,
penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” – Maya Angelou
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in memory because I knew their story. In the cover story of this special wedding edition, Gabriel Granillo spoke to northern Arizona-based photographers Victoria
his past October, against a backdrop of lush palo verde trees and wildflowers at Phoenix’s Desert Botanical Gardens, my friend James married his soul mate— pardon the tired cliché. Of the many weddings I have attended over the years, this was perhaps the most emotional. I lived with James and his brother for several months, during which time we formed our own little family dynamic. I was familiar with the
Nabours and Monica Saaty-Pizzi. Both enjoy getting to know the couples they photograph; they don’t simply show up on the wedding day and expect new clients to immediately be comfortable in front of the camera. Nabours and Saaty-Pizzi understand that each couple’s story is unique and they want to capture that to allow their clients to look back on their special day for years to come. For couples at any stage of the wedding planning process, I hope this issue helps inspire you. For the rest of our readers, I hope you enjoy learning about
heartbreak my friend had endured in the
the other places and events highlighted here, like May You Live
past, the ones who got away, the hope
in Interesting Times, a conceptual book art exhibit on display at
that somebody out there would truly see
Northern Arizona University’s Art Museum. Sedona also makes
him.
several appearances outside of the cover story, with a feature on
By the time James and Jessica met, I had moved out of our house and he had moved down to the Valley for a new job.
Lisa Dahl’s indulgent Butterfly Burger and a look at the House of Apache Fire, typically closed to visitors. Until our summer issue, I wish you all well. Thanks for reading.
Still, I was overjoyed when I finally met her and saw how happy each made the other. As Jessica walked down the aisle under the sunset’s golden glow, I watched tears fall down James’ face and I knew they were embarking on a
MacKenzie Chase
long, joyful journey together. But this matrimony really stands out
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