Santa Fe Wedding from Twin Lens Photography III
When I saw these photographs by Twin Lens from Lauren and David’s wedding, I just about fell out of my chair. You can do a lot of planning for a wedding… but there are some moments, like the incredible weather for this ceremony, that you just can’t anticipate. So, needless to say, it helps to have an amazing photographer to capture them forever.
From the bride, Lauren…
The ceremony was my favorite part of the entire day. Dark-colored storm clouds rolled in a few hours before that looked quite ominous for rain (August in New Mexico is known for afternoon showers). We certainly lucked out though because the storm never made its way to the Encantado, yet the clouds created an awesome backdrop for spectacular photos.
Luckily for all us, the jaw dropping doesn’t stop with the ceremony. Lauren was inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s painting, “White Trumpet Flower”, so she hired Santa Fe floral designer, Andrea Soorikian, to turn her vision into reality and create an evening that was as expressive as the painting itself.
From Lauren…
Overall I wanted the look to be very natural and organic: grasses, succulents, driftwood, pods, etc, with tonal cream blooms, complemented by tons of candlelight. I wanted the floral arrangements to each be unique, so we had a mix of tables with varied vessels to adorn each. The round tables had rectangular wood vases or bamboo bowls, while the long tables had an arrangement of driftwood, white blooms and greens running down the length of each table. I had my heart set on creating a “tree” for the place card table, which I found out is no easy task. Thankfully Andrea did not shy away from the challenge and went above and beyond to create the most gorgeous orchid tree I could have ever imagined!
Credits: Flowers by Andrea Soorikian Design, Ceremony and Reception location Encantado Resort, Wedding Coordination by Heidi Anderson, Dress by Vera Wang, Calligraphy by Betsy Dunlap, photography by Kitty and Craig Fritz from Twin Lens.
More photos of the gorgeous reception coming up next.
Who made her dress? It's gorgeous!!
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Must know about the dress! So pretty. Please tell me who is the designer??
WOW--the sky, the colors! What a gorgeous setting for a beautiful wedding day...I love her organic elements and muted palette.
Very lovely dress. I love the orchids.
Wow wow wow! I love the flagstone 'aisle' and all the grasses! Looks just like the paintings the bride was trying emulate...
What I wouldnt do to have them photograph our wedding cakes. Amazing work!
Thank you for the compliments on my dress! It is by Vera Wang.
Hi Lauren -
I love that you did not wear a veil! I am not wearing one for my wedding :) And acutally I have a hair piece that is really similar to the one that you wore. Would you be able to send me some pictures of your hair so that I can show my stylist?
Thanks!
Missy
Hi Missy - Sure! shoot me an email and I'll see what I have to send. lcaviness49@hotmail.com
Wow I am loving the creativity, really like these pics, and the dress is superb
Another gorgeous Santa Fe wedding. Santa Fe is beautiful any time of year but especially in the late Summer through Fall season. Their photographers have captured both the charm and the drama of this wedding. The beautiful understated elegance of Enchantada, this handsome very evidently happy bride and groom, combined with the cloud formations that frame the bridal couple and natural outdoor setting create such magical images! Lovely and intimate.
Do you have anymore pictures of that gorgeous orchid / tree its amazing