New Mexico Wedding by Jesse Leake
Just when we think we have seen about all there is to see when it comes to gorgeous weddings, a beauty like this lands in our inbox and well, we’re back to square one again. Oohing and awing over yet another totally unique, completely beautiful in ever single way wedding. Jesse Leake photographed this wonder so you know it is going to be a total gem plus the Bride and Groom killed it with unique touches that incorporated Native American and Irish traditions all set against an utterly breathtaking Santa Fe, New Mexico backdrop. Can we say FAB -U-LOUS? See more of this beautiful day and every last perfect detail in the gallery.
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From the lovely, lovely Bride…
It was important for Kyle and I to reflect two things: love and family. We wanted an intimate wedding in a romantic, organic place – Santa Fe stole our hearts. Our wedding day was chaotic, yet calm… filled with laughter and genuine emotion. We are the luckiest.
The decor was inspired by our love for succulents, bohemian vintage design and our American Indian/Irish heritage. Kyle and I hand selected everything from the vintage amber jars to the herringbone kitchen towels. Etsy, vintage shopping and DIY projects saved us. We meticulously designed the invitations, ceremony cards and menu cards (with the help of Suann Song of Simple Song Designs). We successfully incorporated our personalities through each piece …”the good stuff” – ceremony programs, “the yummy stuff” – menu cards, “the sweet stuff” – cake table.
Kyle and I met on St. Patty’s Day and coincidentally, our families are both Irish. We chose to reflect this by tying miniature gold four leaf clover charms to the invitations and menu cards. Photos of our grandparents were clipped to the menu cards with a “love” clothespin and American Indian feathers were used for added detail. Buckeye seeds (a good luck charm in American Indian folklore) were hand picked by my grandmother and strewn together in groups of 15, to represent the day Kyle and I met. They were placed on the ceremony programs and kept by guests. The bouquet and reception flowers were inspired by my favorite store, Anthropologie. peaches, creams, purples, yellows, pinks … a true bohemian combination.
The ceremony was intimate and meaningful. Kyle and I stood on an American Indian rug and guests were seated on rustic wooden benches. An acoustic guitar strummed our favorite songs and “five promises” were read to replace traditional vows. A unique feature – our first dance immediately followed the vows. For the reception, guests were seated at a long table covered in a natural linen tablecloth and burlap runner. Vintage amber jars, driftwood, turquoise votives, succulents and chunky flowers decorated the table. The food was home style with a New Mexican twist – steak/halibut, mashed potatoes, green beans, calabacitas, green chile cornbread and pecan pie.
Ceremony and Reception: Encantado Resort / Photographer: Jesse Leake / Flowers: Andrea Soorikian Design / Wedding Coordinator: Alicia Troxell of Barnwood & Birch / Paper Goods: Suann Song of Simple Song Design / Dress: Priscilla of Boston / Shoes: J. Crew / Suit: Brooks Brothers
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I know this is a ridiculous question, but how wide are your tables? They're the first ones I've seen that look wide enough to hold all of the goodies I want to put in the middle, but close enough that people could chat. Help a girl out?
These are beautiful!
LOVE that ring shot, just gorgeous!!
This wedding puts a warm fuzzy feeling in my tummy.
this wedding is perfect! what a lovely setting and details.
I love all the unique details! The dress is beautiful! The little gold belt adds something different! Love it all!
absolutely love it! perfect in every way!
the bride is STUNNING!!!
where is that dress from??? ahh!
and i love love the simple typed invitations. so perfect.
The simplicity of her dress is just perfection. Great post Erin!
@ tnpanicfan:
Hi there. Our table was 49 1/2 “ x 187”. It was perfect for 12 people. Hope this helps!
@ e.day:
The dress is from Priscilla of Boston - Vineyard Collection - Cricket. Here is the link: http://www.priscillaofboston.com/dress_detail.jsp?search=cricket&sfid=50812
Side Note: I took off the straps.
I absolutely LOVE this wedding! The table setting is SO intimate and romantic! just beautiful!
Everything about this is just gorgeous. Elegant, simple, interesting.
So beautiful! I love all the little "Julie" details! my favorite is "The Good Stuff". Julie, you should do this for a living.
The two of you looked amazing and so happy!
Congrats, X
Jenny
Where dis you find the herringbone kitchentowels/napkins??
LOVE the menu! Especially the calabacitas & green chile cornbread, some of my favorites! The calabacitas and cornbread really make me think of my grandparents (although we did jalapenos and chunks of corn in our bread). great pics of a very pretty wedding!
@ Katie:
I found the herringbone kitchen towels on Ebay (set of 12).
Maybe I'm too young, but I always like to hear what people are choosing as a twist to traditional wedding vows... What is/ are " five promises"? Lovely wedding!
BEAUTIFUL
Who did your make up Julie? I'm getting married there in a few weeks...
Yes, thanks!
@ Jacquie:
Monica Stark - http://makeupsantafe.com/ . She's amazing, I highly recommend her.
I love the mens wedding band. Is that custom or where is it from?
Such a beautiful wedding!
i'm loving the simple & stunning wedding stationery, especially "The Good Stuff," "The Yummy Stuff" etc.
This turned out as beautiful as the couple themselves! So unique - it's perfect. I love the picture with Kyle holding the cowboy hat and flowers. There is only one picture of "The Yummy Stuff" and only one picture of "The Sweet Stuff". Do you have more of "The Food Stuff" so I can steal? :P
I think I'll call this wedding design The Huston Smart. You guys have always been an adjective waiting to happen.
Congrats! xoxo
I absolutley LOVE all the paper products. So simple with so much style. And I just got soooo excited to see Cricket on another bride! I wore the same beautiful dress in May. I love the added belt. It is perfect!!
Such an awesome wedding. Seriously. Congrats.
love the paper goods. gorgeous photography as well!
Such a beautiful wedding--congrats!
Any chance you'd be willing to share where the groom's ring is from? This is exactly what I've been searching for!
I love the wedding pictures! Where did you get the belt that you wore with the dress? It's great!
@ ashleys421 & Stephanie:
The ring is a family heirloom, sorry ladies!
LOVE ENCANTADO!!! It is so charming and elegant! What a beautiful couple and a perfect setting!
@ Jessica Lynn:
The belt is from J.crew. The front half consists of a gold chain and the back half is a soft leather. You have the option of getting the muted pink leather (mine) or the natural brown.
Julie.....every detail was perfect!! Such an amazing wedding, so jealous of the photographer and he did an amazing job!! Congrats to you both!!
Beautiful!! I must know where you got the groom's wedding band -- it's perfection!
Just noticed that it was heirloom. Oh, well! Still stunning :)
What items did you get from etsy.com? I love your wedding!
@ Sarah:
20+ vintage amber jars + the burlap runner + the burlap cake table linen + the cake stand + bakers twine + soy candles + love clothespins. LOVE Etsy.
Thanks! Could you please pass along of the sellers of the burlap runner, burlap cake table linen, the soy candles, and the love clothspin? Thank you so much
Sweet -Love it. The sunflower shot is awesome! I love rustic relaxed weddings!
hands down the best table setting ive ever seen at a wedding. gathering SOOOO MUCH inspiration. thank you!
Love your wedding! Where did you get the personalized mugs?
@ Sarah
The burlap runner, burlap cake table linen and "love" clothespins came from myadobecottage:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/myadobecottage?ref=pr_profile
The soy candles came from candlelynn: http://www.etsy.com/shop/candlelynn
@ Katie
The mugs were from Anthropologie: http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=78404&navAction=jump
Hi! Where did you find the native american rug and woven containers? So pretty! I love your wedding!!!!