At this point, rain is a sign of good luck for Mirabella and Eduardo. It was raining in Hawaii when they first got engaged. Then it poured down on us (and even snowed) for their Santa Fe mountain engagement session. It even rained on the day they picked up their marriage license. I think they almost would have been disappointed if we had perfect weather for their elopement, especially given that nothing in 2020 has been going anywhere near perfect.
Mira and Ed’s intimate Albuquerque elopement at Sandia Crest was certainly not plan A for their wedding day. Originally, they were supposed to have a big wedding reception in Santa Fe with all their friends and family. Instead (because 2020) they opted for a super small gathering on a trailhead in the Sandia Mountains with only six loved ones present. As they finished saying their vows, storm clouds began to roll in. We hurried through some photos with a now very dramatic backdrop, they pulled out the food for a picnic, and suddenly the sky opened and we were in a downpour.
And yet, in spite of everything, it was perfect. The vows these two made to each other were so personal and meaningful, there was not a dry eye in sight. You could clearly see that everyone present was already family. Mirabella’s dad officiated the ceremony, and Ed’s parents wrapped them in the rosary lasso. Everyone had a moment to say a few words of love and support. Without the pressures of keeping to a traditional wedding day schedule, everything was relaxed and the focus completely on what’s important: the happy couple.
Plus, after all, the best sunsets come after the rain, right? And this night was no exception. Undeterred by the storm, we packed up and headed to the top of the mountain. There, we caught sight of the literal last few seconds of the sun dipping below the horizon, leaving the stormy sky over Albuquerque ablaze. The resulting moody sunset portraits are nothing like I’ve ever shot before, and I’m obsessed.
Mira and Ed’s elopement was just perfect for them. Outdoorsy, casual, intimate, meaningful, with a little weather drama thrown in.
Check out the photos from this epic and intimate Albuquerque elopement at Sandia Crest below.
Hey friend! I’m Delia–a wedding photographer who loves adventure just as much as snuggling on the couch with her dog. My photography is fun and colorful and embraces the real you. I’m based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but I photograph weddings all throughout New Mexico, Colorado, and the southwest. I love to connect with and help my clients as much as possible. Check out the wedding planning tips section of my blog for more helpful advice.
And if you’re into elopements and intimate weddings like this, check out some of these other related posts:
Reasons Why You Should Elope in New Mexico
Colorado Backcountry Campsite Elopement
Intimate Backyard Wedding in Santa Fe
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At this point, rain is a sign of good luck for Mirabella and Eduardo. It was raining in Hawaii when they first got engaged. Then it poured down on us (and even snowed) for their Santa Fe mountain engagement session. It even rained on the day they picked up their marriage license. I think they almost would have been disappointed if we had perfect weather for their elopement, especially given that nothing in 2020 has been going anywhere near perfect.
Mira and Ed’s intimate Albuquerque elopement at Sandia Crest was certainly not plan A for their wedding day. Originally, they were supposed to have a big wedding reception in Santa Fe with all their friends and family. Instead (because 2020) they opted for a super small gathering on a trailhead in the Sandia Mountains with only six loved ones present. As they finished saying their vows, storm clouds began to roll in. We hurried through some photos with a now very dramatic backdrop, they pulled out the food for a picnic, and suddenly the sky opened and we were in a downpour.
And yet, in spite of everything, it was perfect. The vows these two made to each other were so personal and meaningful, there was not a dry eye in sight. You could clearly see that everyone present was already family. Mirabella’s dad officiated the ceremony, and Ed’s parents wrapped them in the rosary lasso. Everyone had a moment to say a few words of love and support. Without the pressures of keeping to a traditional wedding day schedule, everything was relaxed and the focus completely on what’s important: the happy couple.
Plus, after all, the best sunsets come after the rain, right? And this night was no exception. Undeterred by the storm, we packed up and headed to the top of the mountain. There, we caught sight of the literal last few seconds of the sun dipping below the horizon, leaving the stormy sky over Albuquerque ablaze. The resulting moody sunset portraits are nothing like I’ve ever shot before, and I’m obsessed.
Mira and Ed’s elopement was just perfect for them. Outdoorsy, casual, intimate, meaningful, with a little weather drama thrown in.
Check out the photos from this epic and intimate Albuquerque elopement at Sandia Crest below.
Hey friend! I’m Delia–a wedding photographer who loves adventure just as much as snuggling on the couch with her dog. My photography is fun and colorful and embraces the real you. I’m based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but I photograph weddings all throughout New Mexico, Colorado, and the southwest. I love to connect with and help my clients as much as possible. Check out the wedding planning tips section of my blog for more helpful advice.
And if you’re into elopements and intimate weddings like this, check out some of these other related posts:
Reasons Why You Should Elope in New Mexico
Colorado Backcountry Campsite Elopement
Intimate Backyard Wedding in Santa Fe