Autumn wedding with foliage from aspen trees in Taos, NM

An Indian wedding in summertime at El Monte Sagrado with Taos mountain overlooking

Bride and groom in traditional Thai regalia at wedding in Taos, NM

Aspen tree like wedding cake and Zia macaroons

Wedding ceremony on top of El Salto outside of Arroyo Seco in the Sangre de Cristo mountains

Bride, groom, and ringbearer on wedding night with green meadow and red barn in Taos, NM

Bill and Chasity take a selfie on their Instax reception camera

Wall made with bottles adorns the background of this Earthship wedding photo

Destination cowboy wedding in the mountains of Taos, NM

Men in turquoise ties pose next to a Taos fence at SpiriTaos in El Prado

Artistic photo of wedding rings in wedding bouquet rose

Jewish wedding in October in Red River under chuppah

Women in blue are married at Rio Grande national monument in Taos, NM

Two flower girls with bouquets in blue dresses in Taos

Wintertime wedding in El Prado with natural earthtone grasses and plants

Bride with short wedding veil before her Angel Fire wedding

Bride in white and groom in turquoise walk along the mesa in Taos, NM

Two brides, a ring bearer, flowergirl, and magical Taos mountain

Hiking boots, check. Wedding outfits, check. Professional bouquet, check.

Courtney puts a candy ring on Travis' finger during their South Fork wedding ceremony

After-wedding walk in apple orchard in Town of Taos

Albuquerque couple elopes to Taos for wedding in the mountains

A newlywed couple from Albuquerque NM poses in front of the mountains in Taos

Wedding party by murals at Santa Fe railyard.

Autumn leaves texture the green grass with a daisy wedding bouquet

Bride with pink hair and Sagre de Cristo mountains with pink sunset

Turquoise Taos county marriage license and wedding rings

Naturally decorated with red chiles ristras and a lilac wedding bouquet

Outdoor capture of bride and groom on wedding day at St. James Episcopal Church in Taos

Elopement wedding package in Red River with holiday bouquet

The Newlyweds go for a drive in a golf cart at Taos Country Club

A bohemian-style wedding with a rug by a pond in Taos Canyon

Wedding dip at sunset in front of pond with Sandia mountains in background

Green gardens and turquoise fence at local bed and breakfast in Taos, NM

Outdoor wintertime wedding with Dan Jones officiating Jewish ceremony

A wedding kiss in front of very blue Eagle Nest lake

Wedding venue in South Fork, Colorado with 'Til Death altar decor

Newlyweds walk into El Monte Sagrado after their October wedding

Outdoor January wedding in fresh snow and 22 degrees in El Prado

Bride in groom from Las Vegas, NM eloping in at Adobe Bed and Pines in Taos, NM

Micro wedding in Arroyo Seco, small village outside of Taos, NM

Albuquerque couple elopes up in Taos, NM at local bed and breakfast

Oregon couple getting married at Rio Grande Gorge State Park in Taos NM

Wedding photograph of wedding rings and beers at micro-brewery in Eagle Nest, NM

Sunlit Taos Mountain in March at El Monte Sagrado in Taos, NM

The Serf Theater in Las Vegas, New Mexico is a historic place to have a New Mexico wedding reception

Vow renewal for Espanola locals at Chapel of Santa Cruz de Ojo Caliente

Mr. and Mrs. wedding ring boxes held by best man

Taos bridesmaids having fun at a September sunset on the mesa

Texas couple, in bolos, raise a glass with a laugh at their gorge wedding reception

Windy but wonderful Cinderella moment at Taos gorge in May

Local Taos couple kisses in front of iconic Saint Francis de Assisi in Ranchos de Taos plaza

A wedding kiss at the altar at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Antonito, CO

Kiss outside of trailer on wedding night at Hotel Luna Mystica

Siblings walk arm in arm on Taos mesa with spider plant in bloom

Summertime sunset outside by the blinking light in Taos, NM

Espanola bride wearing turquoise and flowergirl with red roses

Bride and groom both in white at El Monte Sagrado resort in Taos, NM

Natural Born Killers vibe at Rio Grande gorge bridge featured in the movie.

Wedding rings in a shell during autumn wedding ceremony

Love under the cottonwoods in El Prado at a private ceremony with guests via Zoom.

Outdoor Red River wedding in April with best-dog included

Yellow aspen trees and golden grasses naturally decorate this Taos wedding ceremony

Engagement photos in cowboy boots next to chile ristra in Taos, NM

Private gorge wedding on west rim trail during July monsoon season

Late autumn long shadows and warm sunlight at Hacienda del Sol in Taos, NM

Bride and groom share a kiss under the archway at River Paradise Weddings in Embudo, NM

Famous Santa Fe Railyard, a historical and fun place for a summertime wedding reception

This young Texan couple smiles at their wintertime wedding elopement in El Prado

A wedding laugh at the Taos Country Club during an outdoor wedding ceremony

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