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.
Wintertime wedding ceremony for couple eloping at El Monte Sagrado
Blessings and prayers are quietly sung throughout the wedding ceremony
Peacepipe and tobacco ties with newlyweds rings
The officiant speaks candidly to the bride and groom during the ceremony
Local Native American, Howard Bad Hand, officiates wedding ceremony
Newlyweds' kiss captured in a mirror reflecting Native American art
Star Quilt wrapped around wedding couple on New Year's Day
Wedding details of rings, a peace pipe, ribbon shirt
Bride and groom hold a peace pipe on their wedding day
Indigenous art décor next to newlyweds
Smudging ceremony is performed by wedding officiant
Star Quilt wrapped around newlyweds at January 1st wedding
Reflections of the minister, bride, and groom reflected in the grand piano
Officiant, Howard Bad Hand, smiles as he presents the blessed peace pipe to the bride and groom
Indigenous wedding ceremony at resort El Monte Sagrado
Native American wedding ceremony in Taos, NM
Morning New Year's Day wedding reflected in piano in round room at El Monte
Bride and groom exchange rings, Ribbon shirt in background
Howard Bad Hand blesses the wedding rings at the New Year's Day wedding
Pipestone peace pipe and blue tobacco prayer ties
Taos, NM local lights sage to perform smudging before wedding ceremony
The chandelier and art tower the wedding couple at their wedding ceremony
by Deanna | Jan 18, 2022 | Elopement , Taos , Weddings
Local Taos couple, Joann and James, squeezed in their wedding before the giant blizzard that greeted 2022! This afternoon wedding ceremony was moved to the living room at Hacienda del Sol which was cozy and warm with the fire. Crystal Martinez read the nuptials as the bride and groom exchanged vows and rings. The micro wedding had seven guests: the moms and five dear friends. We captured pictures of the
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by Deanna | Jan 12, 2022 | Angel Fire , Children , Elopement , Red River , Taos , Taos Ski Valley , Weddings
With fur capes and Sorel snow boots, the bride, bridesmaids, and flower girls were decked out and ready for this wintertime wedding in Red River, NM! The ceremony took place in Carson National Forest at Junebug Campground. The bride and groom travelled from Texas for their destination micro wedding in this winter wonderland. The bride, groom, and guests were all crying as the vows and kiss sealed their nuptials. The Ponderosa pines and icy pond were the perfect backdrop for this winter wedding. Congratulations to Kyle and Amberly!
Bride, Amberly, in fur cape with vintage broach
Amberly and her girls: flower girl daughters and bridesmaid, all in snow boots
Snowy day wedding in Red River NM at Carson National Forest ceremony
Groom and Best Man pose for photo in Carson National Forest
Amberly and Kyle share a laugh with their officiant at their wintertime wedding ceremony
The groom's sister, a minister, officiated the Red River wedding ceremony
Young girls in blue flower girl dresses before wedding ceremony in Red River
Amberly and Kyle's best friends and family are witness to their Red River wedding
Leaning tree and leaning groom at Red River wedding
Kyle kisses Amberly after their Red River wedding, their daughters look on.
Pinetrees and snow adorn the background of this Red River groom
The ladies wore furs and the guys wore suits at this Red River wedding ceremony
Traditional photo of Amberly and Kyle after their Red River wedding ceremony
Ponderosa pines and the snow covered ground made this Red River wedding so photogenic!
There were laughs and there were tears at this beautiful outdoor NM wedding
Flower girls with small winter bouquets
Flower girls in winter capes with bouquets
Under the guise of a blue sky, these newlyweds were married at 28 degrees in December
Blue flower girl dresses and white Sorel boots
Blue eyed sisters with small flower girl wedding bouquets
Serene forest photograph with bride, Amberly, by the Red River in Northern New Mexico
Love is a bride and a groom on a winter day in Red River, NM
Snowy outdoor December destination wedding in Red River, New Mexico
Bride and Groom at Red River wedding in forest with wintertime bouquet
Beautiful blonde bride views her professional wedding bouquet in Red River, NM
Lovely bride Amberly walks down "the aisle" with her daughters during the processional
Amberly and Kyle share a laugh after their wintertime mountain wedding
A small group of friends and family watch on as Amberly and Kyle are married in Red River
Amberly and Kyle share an intimate moment during their wedding photography session in Red River
The bride and bridesmaid and flower girls' wedding boots!
Amberly and Kyle found a (free!) private spot next to the Red River for their outdoor wedding
Amberly smiles after her outdoor December wedding in Red River, NM
Flower girl playing Peek-a-boo with photographer at wedding
by Deanna | Jan 11, 2022 | Elopement , Taos , Weddings
This fun couple had such a great wedding date…1-11-22! Although this couple traveled to Arroyo Hondo from Texas and the temperature was 26 degrees I don’t think Carrie and Matt felt the cool air one bit. The elopement on their rental’s porch had beautiful views and a blue fire burned nearby. We captured the obligatory frisking shots since Matt is a cop. This lawyer/cop team are on their way to happily ever after! Congratulations!
Carrie and Matt are kissed by some sun flare as they pose for the camera
Groom, Matt, poses for a photo by himself
Carrie and Matt were married under the sunshine by Embracing Ceremony
Matt, who is a cop, frisks Carrie and handcuffs her on their wedding day
Matt and Carrie gaze out at the beautiful Taos NM view
Carrie and Matt kiss in front of a fence made out of skis!
Zia fireplace with blue fire on Carrie and Matt's wedding day
Carrie wears a turquoise ring and Matt wears a turquoise shirt
Bride, Carrie, holds a bouquet of roses and poses for a photo
Flowers, rings, handcuffs
Carrie and Matt smile at one another during their Arroyo Hondo wedding ceremony
by Deanna | Jan 10, 2022 | Elopement , Taos , Weddings
Hurray for the first wedding of 2022! Cadia and Gareth made a last minute decision to get married on 1-1-22. Their wedding date was blessed by mother nature in the way of a giant winter storm that closed down Taos for several days following! Dan Jones had SpiriTaos shoveled and ready under the beautiful under the blanket of snow. Sacred Taos mountain played peek-a-boo. Gareth’s family joined the wedding via Zoom while Cadia’s mother and sister joined in person under the Ramada. The ceremony was as perfect as the gorgeous snow.
The wedding guests, in person and on the zoom phone call
Dan Jones leads the bride and groom down the snowy path to the ramada at SpiriTaos
Wedding under ramada at SpiriTaos wedding venue in El Prado, NM
Fun picture of Cadia kissing Gareth as Taos mountain plays peekaboo
Cadia and Gareth got Zia tattoos with their wedding date
Newlyweds Facetime family overseas to show them the ring after the New Years Day wedding
Piles of snow line the walkway for micro-wedding at SpiriTaos in El Prado
The snow sits on the latilla fence after this New Year's Day elopement
The red barn outside of SpiriTaos pops in white fields of snow
Gareth and Cadia share a moment alone before continuing down the snowy path
Gareth keeps Cadia warm as they sit in front of a frozen pond in January
Red berries, snow, and latilla fence in northern New Mexio
Zoom wedding call with friends and family who were far away
Dan Jones officiates a wedding as the clouds over Taos mountain clear
Gareth, in headphones, gets his Zoom-wedding ceremony ready via computer
The Taos sky offered the newlyweds a touch of blue after their 20 degree outdoor wedding ceremony
Bride with lilies and white crocheted dress with Taos mountain
Bride's hands, cold and in gold, hold her lily bouquet on the first day of 2022
A wintery kiss outside of SpiriTaos wedding site in Taos, NM
Cadia and Gareth connect with their friends via zoom prior to their SpiriTaos wedding
by Deanna | Dec 6, 2021 | Anniversary , Elopement , Taos , Vow Renewal , Weddings
Gareth and Cadia share a moment alone before continuing down the snowy path
Bride with lilies and white crocheted dress with Taos mountain
Red berries, snow, and latilla fence in northern New Mexio
Cadia and Gareth connect with their friends via zoom prior to their SpiriTaos wedding
Piles of snow line the walkway for micro-wedding at SpiriTaos in El Prado
Gareth, in headphones, gets his Zoom-wedding ceremony ready via computer
The red barn outside of SpiriTaos pops in white fields of snow
Newlyweds Facetime family overseas to show them the ring after the New Years Day wedding
Bride's hands, cold and in gold, hold her lily bouquet on the first day of 2022
Cadia and Gareth got Zia tattoos with their wedding date
Dan Jones officiates a wedding as the clouds over Taos mountain clear
Zoom wedding call with friends and family who were far away
The snow sits on the latilla fence after this New Year's Day elopement
The Taos sky offered the newlyweds a touch of blue after their 20 degree outdoor wedding ceremony
Wedding under ramada at SpiriTaos wedding venue in El Prado, NM
Dan Jones leads the bride and groom down the snowy path to the ramada at SpiriTaos
Fun picture of Cadia kissing Gareth as Taos mountain plays peekaboo
Gareth keeps Cadia warm as they sit in front of a frozen pond in January
A wintery kiss outside of SpiriTaos wedding site in Taos, NM
Bride with turquoise earrings, red curly hair and lace wedding sleeves
Another kiss for the hippie couple next to the wooden post barbed wire fence at SpiriTaos
Close up details of wedding vase, hand fasting sash, bolo tie, and her wedding ring
Long haired bride and groom walk through short meadow during slight breeze
Garden bouquet and a turquoise bolo tie and lace wedding dress sleeves
Groom with long hair, suspenders, a turquoise bolo tie, and a beard in front of NM door
Dan Jones officiates a micro wedding in early springtime at his wedding venue, SpiriTaos
Hippie couple kiss on wedding day with Taos Pueblo hills in the background
Newly weds hold traditional wedding vase and hand fasting sash at wedding at SpiriTaos
Young couple smile at one another after a wedding ceremony in El Prado
Red haired bride walks through the courtyard at SpiriTaos wedding site
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Amy and Bill stand by small pond with Pueblo Peak mountain looming in the background
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Whimsical and colorful flowering gardens at SpiriTaos venue entrance
Wedding venue with latilla fence and yarrow with green fields and Taos mountains.
Wedding rings with bright red flowers in SpiriTaos gardens
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Officiant, Dan Jones, recites a unique ceremony for Amy and Bill's August wedding
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