Linsey + Donald | A La Fonda Intimate New Year’s Eve Wedding | Santa Fe, NM

Intimate Winter Wedding Photography in Albuquerque, New Mexico

How cool is it that Linsey + Donald chose to get married and start their next chapter together on New Year’s Eve? I am so honored that this sweet, not to mention stunning, couple chose me to photograph their small, intimate wedding at La Fonda on the Plaza in historic Santa Fe, New Mexico. Holiday wedding dates can sometimes be tricky, but with the current climate of the world and intimacy of the guest list, I think it was the perfect way to kick off 2021! New year, new love, new beginnings :)

If you haven’t been to La Fonda on the Plaza, which is the only hotel on the plaza in Santa Fe, NM, it is a must see and stay. The amazing architecture and authentic Southwestern decor stud the entire hotel, but also have a modern flair. It is a perfect wedding location right outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico for those that want elegance mixed with a touch of New Mexican culture! Whether you are a local or visitor, you are in for a treat. Santa Fe offers so much history, culture, art, food, and gorgeous views.

It was so much fun to hang out with the bridal party and watch them get ready. Something Ginger did their magic and created the most gorgeous look with hair and make-up on the bride and her girls! I adored Linsey’s classic low bun + natural makeup look that accentuated her natural beauty. She was simply glowing!

The bride’s off the shoulder wedding gown from The Bridal Room seemed to have been made just for her. The delicate lace overlay detail was perfectly paired with a stunning winter white fur wrap. Her bridesmaids also had that special fur detail to accentuate their winter-y velvet bridesmaids gowns. What a beautiful and stylish combo. Loved it so much!

And let’s not forget how dapper the groom Donald looked! A classic black tuxedo suit will never go out of style in my opinion. One of my favorite things about winter weddings is you can add those extra sophisticated touches, fabrics like velvet, fur, and “extras” like jewels, deeper colors, and even make-up choices that perfectly fit in with the wintery vibes the season offers. It is your chance to be bold!

Don’t hesitate to plan your wedding on around a holiday. It creates a lasting memory for all guests, narrows down your theme options and guest list, lowers the likelihood that another couple will have the same date, and it will make your anniversary that much more special every year.

Check out a small portion of some of the other weddings we have done here. Interested in a certain theme but don’t see it on our website? We probably have more pictures to share from our portfolio. Please don’t hesitate to reach out!

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Wedding Photography Albuquerque, NM | Fall Wedding Photography Albuquerque, NM | Wedding Videography Santa Fe, NM

Fall Wedding Photography in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Meghan and Ryan’s Fall October 2020 micro wedding in Albuquerque, New Mexico was absolutely gorgeous. I am so happy that despite having to change their original plans from a large wedding to a more intimate gathering due to COVID, they were still able to celebrate with their close friends and family. They even got to keep their original wedding date!

The simple but thoughtful details they put into their wedding from the bridesmaid dresses, to the florals, down to the charming and oh so fitting wedding favors made this such a fun wedding to photograph! The rich purple and dusty lavender hues of the bridesmaid dresses paired gorgeously with the amazing floral bouquets provided by Albuquerque Florist. Meghan’s beautiful lace wedding dress from The Dressing Room West and veil Bridal Elegance by Darlene added the perfect touch to this already breathtaking bride! The guys also looked amazing in their suits from Men’s Warehouse. They were a fun bunch to photograph!

We were able to capture Meghan getting ready and her bridal portraits at Hyatt Regency Tamaya on the Santa Ana Pueblo in New Mexico. This boutique luxury resort is a must see when visiting New Mexico. It offers stunning views and backdrops, pools, amazing fine dining at the Corn Maiden, a unique and luxurious spa experience, and a peak into New Mexico’s local style and flavor. You can even rent a bike and cruise the close by Bosque trails.

The traditional Catholic ceremony took place at Our Lady of the Annunciation Church where this sweet couple was joined by their closest friends and family! I love when couples are able to marry tradition with modern touches in a elegant way.

I always get extra excited when couple’s choose to add videography to their wedding investment. Learn more about our videography package here.

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Casas De Suenos Wedding | Best Wedding Venue in New Mexico | Bed and Breakfast Wedding Venue

Old Town Casas De Suenos Bed and Breakfast Wedding Venue

Looking for a cute bed and breakfast wedding venue? Casas De Suenos is just what you’re looking for! Is it the best wedding venue in New Mexico? We like to think it’s at the top of the list with some other great venues around our beautiful state. We have photographed several weddings at this location and love the little southwestern details that make these pictures stand out. See for yourself…

This bed and breakfast located in Old Town Albuquerque, New Mexico has the perfect spots to accent every detail shot for the wedding. The adobe with chili ristras hanging, the beautiful wrought iron fence and the turquoise chair, that makes an appearance in many of my wedding photography sessions at this location, make the best detail shots. This wedding, in particular, was really fun capturing the small detail shots with the bright orange flowers that gave the perfect pop of color.

The bride featured in this Casas De Suenos wedding looked very elegant with her backless lace wedding dress and flowery updo. Her newlywed husband complimented her well with his navy blue suit, brown dress shoes, and dapper bowtie.

The bridesmaids rocked their navy blue dresses which all had their own style. We were able to capture a unique photo of the bride and her bridesmaids from behind to showcase each different and gorgeous style of their mostly backless dresses. This was one of my favorite shots from the wedding.

The groomsmen looked handsome in their navy blue slacks with suspenders sans jacket. Keep scrolling to see the wedding party’s great outfits.

A really fascinating fact about this wedding venue is that it has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The entire compound was built in 1938 by a famous New Mexican artist and photographer by the name of Joseph Roy (J.R.) Willis who used the site as his personal residence, garden apartments and, art studio.

This Historic bed and breakfast has deep roots in the New Mexican artist culture. J.R. had many artists staying at and visiting his compound and the Inn has carried on this tradition by hosting artists who are visiting the state and holding an annual art seminar.

Through every photograph in this wedding gallery, you can see that an artist and photographer had his hand in designing this bed and breakfast. It is breathtaking. The distinctive gazebo you see in a lot of the photos was later added to the compound by local artist Leslie Feurbourne. This is the perfect venue for art and history nerds, but can also be admired by just about anyone for its beauty.

Go to our wedding gallery to see more of our work. If you’d like to learn more about our wedding photography please contact us right away as our calendar fills up quickly and we’d love to get your wedding scheduled. You can reach us at 505.903.2195 or laurencheriephotography@gmail.com.

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