{"id":19886,"date":"2023-11-09T12:21:56","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T19:21:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/?p=19886"},"modified":"2023-12-20T11:08:38","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T18:08:38","slug":"a-love-that-shines-real-wedding-with-briana-nicole-photo-new-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/09\/a-love-that-shines-real-wedding-with-briana-nicole-photo-new-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"A LOVE THAT SHINES | REAL WEDDING WITH BRIANA NICOLE PHOTO | NEW MEXICO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">We don\u2019t know about you guys, but this cold snap has us layered up and languishing by the fire&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Well, yes, we <em>do<\/em> have a fireplace in the homey headquarters of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/who-we-are\">Wedding Collective New Mexico<\/a>. But no, we\u2019re not actually lazying about! Tucked away from the wind and chill, we\u2019re hard at work preparing for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/?p=19791\">last wedding show of the year<\/a> and meeting new, creative <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/#vendor-categories\">wedding professionals<\/a> here in our desert state.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Even with our plates full of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/vendor-events\">networking events<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/magazine\">magazine production<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/deals-tips\">resource-building<\/a> for engaged couples, there\u2019s always time for a bit of swooning.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">So let\u2019s take a step back from the busy day together!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Briana Nicole, the artistic force behind <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/briana-nicole-photo-film\">Briana Nicole Photo + Video<\/a>, shared a stunning, local wedding with us a few weeks ago and we\u2019ve been dying to share it with you, here, ever since.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>No need to grab a warm beverage or extra blanket \u2014 this wedding day is heartwarming enough to keep us cozy for days to come.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19887\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Briana-Nicole-Real-Wedding-Casas-Suenos1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Briana-Nicole-Real-Wedding-Casas-Suenos1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Briana-Nicole-Real-Wedding-Casas-Suenos1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Briana-Nicole-Real-Wedding-Casas-Suenos1-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">When the sun was still shining high and bright, these two lovebirds began their new life together framed by the inspiring New Mexican architecture of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-inspiration\/local-love-stories-christianne-alfonzo-new-mexico-wedding-photographer\">Casas de Suenos<\/a>.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Or: House of Dreams.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\">I loved working with Christianne and Alfonzo! From the very beginning, Christianne was so excited about their wedding and had so many ideas. We both discovered we had a love for One Tree Hill and on the wedding day, I showed up to a Raven\u2019s jersey just for me (if you know you know). On their wedding day, their love SHINED! Seeing the way Alfonzo looked at his bride all day made me that much more happy they chose me. This was a wedding I will never forget.<\/p>\n<p>-Briana, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/briana-nicole-photo-film\">Briana Nicole Photo + Video<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19888\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Briana-Nicole-Real-Wedding-Casas-Suenos2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Briana-Nicole-Real-Wedding-Casas-Suenos2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Briana-Nicole-Real-Wedding-Casas-Suenos2-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Briana-Nicole-Real-Wedding-Casas-Suenos2-768x582.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">It seems only fitting that Christianne and Alfonzo tied the knot at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-inspiration\/local-love-stories-christianne-alfonzo-new-mexico-wedding-photographer\">House of Dreams<\/a> \u2014 their wedding was a dreamy celebration with sky-blue details that inspire reverie and star-gazing. Weaving traditional practices with new, unique moments, the couple danced, dazzled, and delighted in the unparalleled joy of the day.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\">My favorite memory of the day was getting to do La Marcha. Growing up in New Mexico, I\u2019ve been to so many weddings where I\u2019ve participated in the dance but it was so special to be at the front of the line and end up in the circle surrounded by all of our loved ones. I remember looking around and knowing that would be a core memory.<\/p>\n<p>-Christianne, Newlywed<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19889\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Briana-Nicole-Real-Wedding-Casas-Suenos7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Briana-Nicole-Real-Wedding-Casas-Suenos7.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Briana-Nicole-Real-Wedding-Casas-Suenos7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Briana-Nicole-Real-Wedding-Casas-Suenos7-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Enjoying bites of pizza and inside jokes, the newlyweds and their loved ones filled the courtyard with joyful laughter. That, and the twinkle of delectable drinks clinking together as the guests gave cheers and speeches holding signature cocktails from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/abq-barkeeps\">ABQ Barkeeps<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Bouquets and pops of florals by the team of artists at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/bosque-flower-studio\">Bosque Flower Studio<\/a> brought an extra boost of liveliness and color to every corner, while Christianne&#8217;s expertly done DIY details grounded the celebration in authenticity. Briana and her team of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/briana-nicole-photo-film\">experienced visual storytellers<\/a> captured each perfect moment, and for that, we couldn&#8217;t be more grateful.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19890\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Briana-Nicole-Real-Wedding-Casas-Suenos6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Briana-Nicole-Real-Wedding-Casas-Suenos6.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Briana-Nicole-Real-Wedding-Casas-Suenos6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Briana-Nicole-Real-Wedding-Casas-Suenos6-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Want to see more from this magical love story that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/briana-nicole-photo-film\">Briana and her team<\/a> captured so elegantly? Snag a copy of our always-free, always-adorable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/magazine\">wedding planning magazine<\/a> where this wedding day was first published! With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/magazine-locations\">almost 500 locations<\/a> to choose from in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and beyond, finding your own copy should be a breeze.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">And when you do, you\u2019ll get to hear Christianne\u2019s firsthand advice for making the most of your wedding day.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19892\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Briana-Nicole-Real-Wedding-Casas-Suenos5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Briana-Nicole-Real-Wedding-Casas-Suenos5.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Briana-Nicole-Real-Wedding-Casas-Suenos5-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Briana-Nicole-Real-Wedding-Casas-Suenos5-768x362.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CONTRIBUTING VENDORS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vendor-category\">Featured Photography<\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<span class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/briana-nicole-photo-film\">Briana Nicole Photo + Film<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vendor-category\">Venue<\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Casas De Suenos<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vendor-category\">Bridal Gown<\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Bridal Elegance By Darlene<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vendor-category\">Tux<\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<span class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/suits-unlimited\">Suits Unlimited<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vendor-category\">Bouquet + Boutonniere Florals<\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<span class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/bosque-flower-studio\">Bosque Flower Studio<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vendor-category\">Table Florals<\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Sams + Costco<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vendor-category\">DJ<\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Sound Productions DJ<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vendor-category\">Bar<\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<span 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But no, we\u2019re not actually lazying about! 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