Brad and McKenna, two of the most down-to-earth, kind, and truly beautiful couples we’ve ever captured invited us to round two of the beginning of their forever last November at Old Town Farm, the cutest little venue tucked away in the heart of historic Albuquerque. This calm, simple fall evening wasn’t just stellar to capture, it was one of the perfect ways to wind down our crazy 2019 wedding season!
These lovebirds met by chance while both on the job in the medical field. McKenna was an ER nurse while Brad was a paramedic and even though they caught glimpses of each other instantly, it took them nearly a month to actually speak to one another. Brad took it upon himself to break the ice with a joke and after a few weeks of little exchanges, they finally went out on a coffee date. The same day as their first date Brad asked McKenna out a second time, and when she said she was free that same evening, they ended up having their second date on the exact same day! Four years later, these two have an adorable fur baby Oso and a cute little house of their own!
Brad and McKenna did something we ADORE and went the non-traditional wedding route. Back in July, we photographed them out in the New Mexico desert right after they eloped at the Justice of the Peace. This fall, they wanted to share their love with their closest friends and family at a casual, yet intimate reception at Old Town Farm. Right at the peak of fall foliage, this location was absolute perfection with its tree-lined driveway, massive corn stalk fields, unique greenhouses, and its traditional red barn. With no ceremony to slow them down, Brad and McKenna pulled off the best first look, a quick round of family wedding portraits, unreal romantics, and the dance party of the fall in the most carefree way! Plus this couple’s mellow, sweet nature made it so dang easy to capture their love so poignantly and perfect.
Brad and McKenna, thank you for making both of your days such a joy to be a part of, we love you and the way you love each other! Cheers to forever babes!!!
(Tap here to see Brad + Mckenna’s Desert Elopement)
Vendors
Venue - Old Town Farm
Hair + MUA - Brinney Rae Makeup
Bridal Gown - Melissa Sweet
Bridal Boutique - David’s Bridal
Catering - Dion’s Pizza
Bar - Bike in Coffee
DJ - Too Hot To Stop
Photographer - Alicia
Assistant - Jaclyn
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
