While 2020 may have been the year that redefined weddings, it certainly wasn’t the year that changed anything about love. We were lucky enough to capture Andrew and Shay’s newest chapter in their whirlwind romance and dang was it the most stunning fall day!
Andrew and Shay first met in Cancun, Mexico in November of 2019 while separately attending the wedding of mutual friends and in a straight-out-of-a-movie story, these two immediately gravitated towards one another. During their time together, whether they spent it walking on the beach or dancing the nights away, these two quickly fell head-over-heels in love. At the end of their stay in Mexico, these two decided to take a chance on love and jump into a long distance relationship (of about 1,500 miles away from each other)! As sweet Shay once told us of hers and Andrew’s romance, “when it's for the right person no distance could be far enough”. Truthfully, Andrew and Shay’s connection wasn’t just love at first sight, this was soulmates at first sight.
After about 6 months of being together, Andrew and Shay knew that they were beyond ready to make it last name official. They decided to celebrate their love in Shay’s home state of New Mexico before making the move to West Virginia to start their new beginning together. On the most beautiful fall day, these lovers said “I do” in in the quaint, historic, Blessed Nativity Catholic Church in Albuquerque surrounded by only their closest loved ones. They followed up their intimate ceremony with the prettiest little candlelit backyard reception. And thanks to the amazing fall weather, we were able to steal these two away for some gorgeous romantics in the desert.
We were so blown away by Andrew and Shay’s love for one another, cheers to finding your soulmate against all odds and taking a leap of faith for love!
Vendors
Venues - Blessed Nativity Catholic Church + Private Home
Florals - The Flower Company
Vow Books - Ivory and Sage Co
Ring Box - The Family Joolz
Makeup - Mariah Luu
Bridal Gown - Maggie Sottero
Bridal Boutique - Bridal Elegance by Darlene
Bridesmaid Dresses - Birdy Grey
Groom + Groomsmen Suits - Suits Unlimited
Cake Topper - Raw Krft
Photographer - Alicia
Assistant - Jaclyn
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
