Andrea and I literally grew up together. The schools have grown up a lot now, BUT when we were kids Taos schools were still small enough that everybody knew eachother, and Andrea and I ran in pretty similar circles all the way up to graduation. When she called me to chat about her wedding I was so excited for her that I didn't really even think about how much fun we would have shooting a wedding back where I grew up. The engagement shoot went perfectly as we stomped through about a foot of fresh snow in town over a quick new years vacation to see my family, and the wedding itself did anything but disappoint.
On to the big day! San Fransico Church, or the Old Ranchos Church as we always knew it is called the "most photographed church in the western hemisphere". It's famous back walls decorate art galleries walls all over the country and the inside is perfectly preserved. It really does feel like stepping back in time sitting watching a wedding ceremony in the hand carved pews. After the ceremony the party was picked up by a Taos tradition - a Taos Trolley. As I kid I remember all of the Trolly's stuffed with tourists going from the pueblo to the plaza and down on Bent St. The only time it seemed locals ever got on a trolly was after a wedding as they drove through town honking and getting traffic to pull to a stop with people cheering for the bride. After a short photo shoot in town we headed off to the country club - undeniably the most beautiful view of the sunset and Taos mountain in the valley. Pink and Brown decore decorated everything and after about a 30 minute tradition dance entrance ("la marcha") it was on to an incredible dinner and dancing late into the night by a DJ playing a mix of top 40 music in English and Spanish. I can't say enough about this couple and we were both so honored to be a part of all of this with them! Enjoy a BUNCH of shots from their big day below! {miles}
