{"id":11478,"date":"2018-06-21T12:00:06","date_gmt":"2018-06-21T18:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwgnm.wordpress.com\/?p=11478"},"modified":"2020-06-26T16:32:34","modified_gmt":"2020-06-26T16:32:34","slug":"real-wedding-with-matt-blasing-photography-instagram-takeover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/21\/real-wedding-with-matt-blasing-photography-instagram-takeover\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Wedding with Matt Blasing Photography: Instagram Takeover"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>If this wedding looks familiar, it&#8217;s not just because the love between Katie + George is so pure and comforting. {<em>Though it totally is<\/em>.} You&#8217;re probably remembering the incredibly thoughtful details from our Instagram story a couple weeks ago. Captured by the ever-talented <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perfectweddingguide.com\/listing\/matt-blasing-photography-152749\/\">Matt Blasing Photography<\/a>, the local photography team allowed us a behind-the-scenes look at Katie + George&#8217;s celebration at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perfectweddingguide.com\/listing\/nature-pointe-30134\/\">Nature Pointe<\/a>.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nTaking all of us along on their journey to express the couple&#8217;s love story through the lens, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perfectweddingguide.com\/listing\/matt-blasing-photography-152749\/\">Matt Blasing Photography<\/a> showed us not only how stunning the day was, but also\u00a0the magic that spawns from combining two unique lives into one. Now, with the final photos from the team, even more intimate details are clear. From the muted blue hues of the bridesmaids gowns, to the carefully considered features of their menus and invitations, Katie + George elucidated their values as a couples, and the intricate components of their love.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nBlending their home states of New Mexico and Texas, Katie + George had a wedding logo created to represent their coalescence. Featured on their cake topper, paper products, and even some delicious cookies, the logo polka-dotted the details of the day, reminding guests and loved ones of just how special was this union.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nMatt + Amy, of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perfectweddingguide.com\/listing\/matt-blasing-photography-152749\/\">Matt Blasing Photography<\/a>, were the first and only choice for Katie + George. After meeting the wedding professionals at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perfectweddingguide.com\/wedding-planning-events\/bridal-shows\/albuquerque-new-mexico\/\">wedding show,<\/a> the couple knew they were the perfect match. {They even booked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perfectweddingguide.com\/listing\/matt-blasing-photography-152749\/\">Matt Blasing Photography<\/a> before they had a venue!}<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The morning after our wedding and we are still grinning ear to ear. The Blasing duo are the best wedding photography team any couple could dream of! [&#8230;] Their kindness and friendliness from the start made us feel so comfortable!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>George, groom<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nAnd the feeling was mutual! Amy, when describing Katie + George&#8217;s wedding day, called it a labor of love.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div>Their families were both so supportive, and their wedding was truly a labor of the love of family and friends. Many pre- and post-wedding events were hosted by friends and family to celebrate their marriage.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Amy, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perfectweddingguide.com\/listing\/matt-blasing-photography-152749\/\">Matt Blasing Photography<\/a><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div>\n<p>We&#8217;re so grateful to have been a part of this wedding day, albeit only tangentially. Thank you Katie + George for allowing us a peak into your day of love, and to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perfectweddingguide.com\/listing\/matt-blasing-photography-152749\/\">Matt Blasing Photography<\/a> for capturing it so beautifully, as always!<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-11488 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/mbphotography1.png\" alt=\"MBPhotography1\" width=\"1516\" height=\"1007\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-11490 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/mbphotography4.png\" alt=\"MBPhotography4\" width=\"1504\" height=\"1003\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-11491 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/mbphotography6.png\" alt=\"MBPhotography6\" width=\"1511\" height=\"1006\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-11492 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/mbphotography7.png\" alt=\"MBPhotography7\" width=\"1502\" height=\"1005\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-11493 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/mbphotography8.png\" alt=\"MBPhotography8\" width=\"1505\" height=\"1002\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-11494 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/mbphotography10.png\" alt=\"MBPhotography10\" width=\"1505\" height=\"1004\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-11495 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/mbphotography12.png\" alt=\"MBPhotography12\" width=\"1507\" height=\"1004\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-11496 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/mbphotography13.png\" alt=\"MBPhotography13\" width=\"1506\" height=\"1001\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-11497 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/mbphotography14.png\" alt=\"MBPhotography14\" width=\"1492\" height=\"1001\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-11498 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/mbphotography15.png\" alt=\"MBPhotography15\" width=\"1502\" height=\"1002\" \/><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\">Special Thanks to these vendors<br \/>\nVenue: <a class=\"profileLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/naturepointeweddingsandevents\/?fref=mentions\">Nature Pointe Weddings and Events<\/a><br \/>\nPhotography: <a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mattblasing.com%2F&amp;h=AT3SSEDcE6AXaDJP-w5NLZmWr038hhUYRtdzJiwd8zeIAWUeVlyp-8IaZCdThZFEcY_vX_432wBqMNFJHoI2pflqGwvSpnSKxdiMtbKcTVMke5YF-fwa7vZVuM4LqMDSYpkUkBWMK1gNbUTqhMgF9ZrrWxHa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.mattblasing.com<\/a><br \/>\nVideo: <a class=\"profileLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/swweddingfilms\/?fref=mentions\">Southwest Wedding Films<\/a><br \/>\nDJ: <a class=\"profileLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nathan.duran.1088?fref=mentions\">Nathan Duran<\/a> with <a class=\"profileLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Too-Hot-to-Stop-DJ-Service\/111525172245272?fref=mentions\">Too Hot to Stop DJ Service<\/a><br \/>\nFloral: <a class=\"profileLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Shannonlovesflowers\/?fref=mentions\">Shannon Loves Flowers<\/a><br \/>\nWedding stationary, programs, and menus: <a class=\"profileLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FunkyOlive\/?fref=mentions\">Funky Olive Invitations + Stationery<\/a><br \/>\nHair\/Makeup: <a class=\"profileLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GenicaLeeMakeupArtist\/?fref=mentions\">Genica Lee, Makeup Artist<\/a><br \/>\nOfficiant: Stephen Nickle<br \/>\nCatering: Mike Tafoya<br \/>\nCake\/Desserts: <a class=\"profileLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LeChantilly\/?fref=mentions\">Le Chantilly Fine Pastries<\/a>, <a class=\"profileLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/rudeboycookies\/?fref=mentions\">Rude Boy Cookies<\/a>, and Mike Tafoya<br \/>\nDress 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