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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Albuquerque Wedding Photographer’s Top Pick For Your Invites And Save The Dates

Having the honor of photographing many beautiful weddings, we’ve been able to learn the industry inside and out; the do’s, the don’ts and the best companies to use. Today I’d love to highlight one of our favorite invitation companies for our wedding couples to consider; Basic Invite.

If you are looking for invitations that no one else has, that compliment your unique wedding decor, look no further. Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers almost unlimited color options with instant previews online. Once you select a design you can change the color of each element on the card to over 180 different color options. So, you can make sure the card is exactly how you want it - down to the littlest detail.

This complete control of the tiniest details truly sets Basic Invite apart from the rest.

Right now, I am loving their destination save the dates. These travel theme save the dates have everything from nautical to the desert prickly pear; the city life to the forest and majestic mountains and literally everything in between.

Make sure your family and friends mark your momentous occasion on their calendars all while giving them a sneak peek into the polished celebration they’re about to experience.

There is no way you won’t be able to find what you want with so many diverse destination save the dates to choose from and the endless customization possibilities.

I’d also like to point out their absolutely adorable wedding drink coasters! Take one of your beautiful shots from our engagement photo sessions and customize a unique keepsake for your wedding guests. Add class and style to function by creating one of these coasters, your guests will love them.

As if all of these points weren’t enough to explain why Basic Invite is one of our top picks, check out more of what they have to offer below:

Free Wedding Websites - Their all-new wedding websites are just as customizable as their invitations. They are mobile friendly and user friendly, so you can customize it, upload images, maps and directions with ease. How convenient for your guests!

Almost Unlimited Colors - As I mentioned above, this sets them apart from other companies, you can change and customize the color of every little detail to make your invites as unique as your wedding.

Custom Samples - Another feature that sets Basic Invite apart from other companies, they give their customers the ability to order printed samples of their invites. Weddings can be stressful to plan, nobody wants to be surprised by invitations that weren’t printed to their liking. This takes the guesswork out, so you’ll know exactly what you’re getting.

Over 40 Different Colors of Envelopes - These easy to use peel and seal envelopes will have your invitations standing out before they are even opened!

Over 900 Wedding Invitation Sets - Every wedding invitation is part of a set. This allows all of your wedding stationary to flow seamlessly together, from save the dates to wedding invitations and enclosure cards, wedding menus, wedding programs and even matching thank you cards!

Free Address Collection Service - This makes the daunting task of collecting your guests addresses so simple! Share a link, collect addresses, and get free envelope printing.

Seal & Send Wedding Invitations - Our Brides are loving these! The Seal & Send Wedding Invitations are an all-in-one wedding invitation with a tear-off RSVP postcard included. Your guest’s address is printed on the front of the invitation which eliminates the need for an envelope. These are simple, easy and totally trendy!

If you’d like to learn more about Basic Invite make sure you go visit them at any of their social media platforms:

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