A decade-long love story led sweethearts Chris and Courtney to their dream wedding this September and it was a day full of elation, beauty, and so much love. These hunnies said “I do” in the most magical place, Taos, and we’re still on cloud nine over the enchantment this day held.
Courtney and Chris met many years ago in high school through mutual friends and after almost a year of hanging out in the same friend group, Chris asked Courtney to senior prom. After dancing the night away, these two went on their first official date the very next day (where Courtney schooled Chris at mini golf) and have been by each others’ sides ever since. Together, these babes have graduated from college, traveled the world, and designed their first house (that they share with their sweet kitty, Cheeto). In a true full circle moment, Chris proposed to Courtney while playing golf with some of their closest friends and family members.
For their wedding. these lovers knew they wanted to incorporate as much natural, lush greenery as possible into their day (a tricky feat for New Mexico’s mostly desert palette) and immediately fell in love with El Monte Sagrado in Taos. Envisioning the perfect day of classic wedding flair and stunning modern touches, Chris and Courtney incorporated personal details (like the sweetest bar menu featuring their cats and a custom shot ski) and elevated moments (just peep Courtney’s dreamy gown and those out-of-this-world florals). And if their little details weren’t enough, this day was deeply emotional with a tender first look, incredible ceremony in El Monte Sagrado’s Sacred Circle, and toasts by friends and family that truly encompassed all of these babes’ milestone moments over the last few years. To top it all off, Courtney (who is truly a bride after our hearts) made extra time for couples portraits, giving us the perfect window of time to capture those last glimpses of the sunset in Taos. We loved seeing these two soak up their love during their candlelit garden reception dinner and dreamy ballroom afterparty.
Chris and Courtney are two souls that were truly made for one another, it was such a joy to be the tiniest part of their beautiful nuptials and new adventure!
Vendors
Venue - El Monte Sagrado
Florals - Silver Stem Floral
Hair + Makeup - Something Ginger
Bridal Gown - Made with Love Bridal
Bridal Boutique - Lovely Bride San Diego
Bride’s Shoes - Lulu’s
Bride’s Jewelry - Olive & Piper
Rings - Butterfield Jewelers
Bridesmaid Dresses - Revelry
Groom + Groomsmen Attire - Generation Tux
Officiant - Dan Jones of Embracing Ceremony and Beyond Wild Flowers
Table Numbers + Seating Chart - Create Inflate Decorate
Cake + Desserts - Cake Fetish
Decor - Simply Decor
DJ + Photo Booth - Complete Weddings
Videographer - Clayton Carlson
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
