by Deanna Jan 18, 2022 | Elopement , Taos , Vow Renewal , Weddings
On New Year’s Day I had the pleasure of photographing this formal resort elopement in the round room of El Monte Sagrado. Howard Bad Hand led the soft vows after a quiet sage smudging ceremony. The wedding couple was blessed as were their rings and quiet prayers were offered. The tobacco ties were gorgeous and because the “something blue” of the wedding.
Bride and groom exchange rings, Ribbon shirt in background
Taos, NM local lights sage to perform smudging before wedding ceremony
Star Quilt wrapped around newlyweds at January 1st wedding
Howard Bad Hand blesses the wedding rings at the New Year's Day wedding
Native American wedding ceremony in Taos, NM
Indigenous wedding ceremony at resort El Monte Sagrado
Officiant, Howard Bad Hand, smiles as he presents the blessed peace pipe to the bride and groom
Wintertime wedding ceremony for couple eloping at El Monte Sagrado
Peacepipe and tobacco ties with newlyweds rings
Morning New Year's Day wedding reflected in piano in round room at El Monte
Pipestone peace pipe and blue tobacco prayer ties
Star Quilt wrapped around wedding couple on New Year's Day
Bride and groom hold a peace pipe on their wedding day
Reflections of the minister, bride, and groom reflected in the grand piano
The chandelier and art tower the wedding couple at their wedding ceremony
Local Native American, Howard Bad Hand, officiates wedding ceremony
Smudging ceremony is performed by wedding officiant
Wedding details of rings, a peace pipe, ribbon shirt
Indigenous art décor next to newlyweds
The officiant speaks candidly to the bride and groom during the ceremony
Newlyweds' kiss captured in a mirror reflecting Native American art
Blessings and prayers are quietly sung throughout the wedding ceremony
by Deanna Dec 6, 2021 | Anniversary , Elopement , Taos , Vow Renewal , Weddings
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Bride in blue at SpiriTaos garden venue in Taos, NM
Wedding rings with bright red flowers in SpiriTaos gardens
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Bride and groom with garden bouquet in green meadow with red barn and Taos mountains
Officiant, Dan Jones, recites a unique ceremony for Amy and Bill's August wedding
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Amy and Bill stand by small pond with Pueblo Peak mountain looming in the background
Whimsical and colorful flowering gardens at SpiriTaos venue entrance
Wedding couple, both in blue, stroll through the gardenly venue of SpiriTaos
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by Deanna Jul 10, 2021 | Anniversary , Elopement , Taos , Vow Renewal , Weddings
For their 20 year celebration, Cyndi and Jorge renewed their wedding vows on the banks of the Rio Grande in Arroyo Hondo, northern New Mexico. The historic John Dunn Bridge is a beautiful background as it proudly sits over the Big River. This bridge was built in the 1930’s and was the only way to travel into Taos County from the western side of the gorge. Cyndi and Jorge brought their best-dog to stand with them and the ceremony was performed by Dan Jones of Embracing Ceremony. This private vow renewal was done early in the morning as this is a popular local swimming hangout in the afternoon.
Bride wearing hat and jean jacket by willow
The magnificent gorge towers over thei small vow renewal ceremony in Taos gorge
Many people call it a vowel renewal instead of a vow renewal
Cyndi and Jorge seal their anniversary vows with a kiss!
Cyndi and Jorge pose with pink scarf
Dan Jones officiants vow renewal for Jorge and Cyndi
Cyndi and Jorge look at one another on John Dunn Bridge
Dan Jones blesses the rings during vow renewal cermeony
Bride and groom laugh out loud during their vow renewal ceremony
Cyndi and Jorge pose for photo during vow renewal
Beautiful image of Cyndi and Jorge renewing their wedding vows
Cyndi and Jorge walk up dirt road in Arroyo Hondo
Family photo on Rio Grande river bank
Bride and Groom in Taos gorge at river
John Dunn Bridge with Bride and Groom kissing
Officiant Dan Jones poses with Cyndi and Jor
