Backyard Indian Wedding in Albuquerque Foothills | Rosemina & Nader

Backyard Indian Wedding in Albuquerque Foothills | Rosemina & Nader

sunset wedding portraits in the cactus in Albuquerque New Mexico

Traditionally, Indian weddings are enormous, multi-day events, sometimes incorporating multiple traditional ceremonies, and usually a very long guest list. However, Rosemina and Nader wanted something much smaller and less traditional. They chose to have an intimate backyard Indian wedding in the Albuquerque foothills.

The Backyard Indian Wedding

The couple invited only 25 of their closest friends and family. Some guests were local, and some, like the bride’s parents, traveled all the way from India. Everyone gathered in traditional Indian wedding attire in the home and backyard of the groom’s sister. Rosemina had a grand bridal entrance with everyone waiting at the front door. They had Indian food catering, and decorated the home with bright colors. It was a lovely balance of honoring their Indian roots and including their families while also sticking to their priority to keep it small and simple.

Indian groom waits for his bride bride and groom with Indian backyard wedding arch

Sunset Wedding Photos in the Albuquerque Foothills

Rosemina and Nader’s top priority was wedding portraits at sunset. So, as golden hour was in full swing, we took a jaunt up the road to the foothills of Albuquerque to give them the sunkissed wedding portraits of their dreams. I loved the way Rosemina’s lehenga sparkled in the New Mexico sun, her henna showing in lovely contrast, and Nader’s turban completed the traditional Indian wedding look.

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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.

 

If you’re interested in seeing some other backyard weddings in New Mexico, check out these related posts:

Guide to Planning a Backyard Wedding in New Mexico

Backyard Wedding in Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Backyard Wedding in Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico

Intimate Wedding in Taos, New Mexico

sunset wedding portraits in the cactus in Albuquerque New Mexico

Traditionally, Indian weddings are enormous, multi-day events, sometimes incorporating multiple traditional ceremonies, and usually a very long guest list. However, Rosemina and Nader wanted something much smaller and less traditional. They chose to have an intimate backyard Indian wedding in the Albuquerque foothills.

The Backyard Indian Wedding

The couple invited only 25 of their closest friends and family. Some guests were local, and some, like the bride’s parents, traveled all the way from India. Everyone gathered in traditional Indian wedding attire in the home and backyard of the groom’s sister. Rosemina had a grand bridal entrance with everyone waiting at the front door. They had Indian food catering, and decorated the home with bright colors. It was a lovely balance of honoring their Indian roots and including their families while also sticking to their priority to keep it small and simple.

Indian groom waits for his bride bride and groom with Indian backyard wedding arch

Sunset Wedding Photos in the Albuquerque Foothills

Rosemina and Nader’s top priority was wedding portraits at sunset. So, as golden hour was in full swing, we took a jaunt up the road to the foothills of Albuquerque to give them the sunkissed wedding portraits of their dreams. I loved the way Rosemina’s lehenga sparkled in the New Mexico sun, her henna showing in lovely contrast, and Nader’s turban completed the traditional Indian wedding look.

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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.

 

If you’re interested in seeing some other backyard weddings in New Mexico, check out these related posts:

Guide to Planning a Backyard Wedding in New Mexico

Backyard Wedding in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Backyard Wedding in Los Ranchos, New Mexico

Backyard Wedding in Northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico

Intimate Wedding in Taos, New Mexico