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bride and groom standing on bishops lodge venue steps Credit: Feather & Twine
bride and groom standing on bishops lodge venue steps Credit: Feather & Twine
bride and groom standing on bishops lodge venue steps
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Five years after meeting at work—they both had careers in digital advertising—Moses and Julia invited a group of friends to Durango, Colorado, for the weekend. “One day we all went on an evening hike down to a beautiful river bank,” says Julia. “Moses pulled me to the side to go walk in the water and then he popped the question! It was a total surprise.”
Their August 2020 engagement allowed the couple plenty of time to plan their wedding for October 2, 2021, at Bishop’s Lodge in Santa Fe, New Mexico—the bride’s home state. “There was no replan and not too many precautions—most of our activities were entirely outdoors,” says Julia of the planning process. The couple found inspiration in the state’s landscapes, choosing a color palette of terra cotta, pink, rust, gold, and neutrals. They focused on natural textures and elements, including custom hand-painted gourds they gave out as favors, woven lanterns, and adobe backgrounds. But the true highlight for Julia and Moses was celebrating with their 200 guests. “The moments we talk about the most are having all of our people together for an entire weekend,” says Julia. “We felt so much love every single day and in every moment. People say it all the time, but it truly was one of the best days and weekends of our lives.”
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Home Sweet Home
Julia and Moses knew they wanted to host their nuptials in her home state of New Mexico, but didn’t have a specific venue in mind. “The mountains, the sunsets, the food, the weather—the list goes on about what makes New Mexico so amazing,” says the bride. “There was no question after touring Bishop’s Lodge! The grounds embody the beauty of New Mexico, and it also feels incredibly intimate.”
wedding invitation suite with muted color palette and geometric accent patterns Credit: Feather & Twine
Square Space
Swell Press Paper Co. created an invitation suite using the couple’s understated color palette, geometric accent patterns, and an ombré-toned invitation to the welcome party. “We had an awesome map of Santa Fe with some of our favorite spots!” says Julia.
bride wearing sleeveless v-neck monique lhuillier embroidered tulle gown Credit: Feather & Twine
Classically Chic
Julia chose a sleeveless, V-neck Monique Lhuillier wedding dress made of embroidered tulle. “I tried on so many different dresses and so many different styles,” she says. “I was between two dresses and I ended up going with the one that felt more timeless! I went with a cathedral veil with beautiful floral appliqués; I also wore my [late] Nana’s engagement ring.”
bride with bridesmaids wearing mismatched pink dresses Credit: Feather & Twine
Pink Ladies
Julia narrowed down the bridesmaids’ options to several different gown styles and rosy shades from Jenny Yoo. “The colors matched the scheme of the wedding,” says Julia. “They all looked so beautiful!”
groom with groomsmen wearing slim-fit navy suits Credit: Feather & Twine
In the Navy
Moses and his groomsmen donned slim-fit, navy suits from Generation Tux. “They overnighted three different suits for us to make sure we had the right fit and style,” says Julia. “He wore a southwestern bracelet that is representative of a bracelet his mom gave him many years ago, and a chain necklace that his mom gifted him.”
bride and groom sharing kiss during first look Credit: Feather & Twine
Their First Look
Emotions ran high during the couple’s first look. “I was pretty nervous, but also extremely excited,” says Julia. “I just wanted to see him!” Spending those moments alone together allowed the couple to center themselves before the ceremony. “During the first look, we were both happy to be grounded before being in front of the crowd and were thankful for that time with just us,” she says. “After the first look, we couldn’t wait to get down the aisle!”
santa fe sunset inspired floral arch covered in pink and yellow flowers Credit: Feather & Twine
Sunset Shades
The couple’s “Santa Fe Sunset” aesthetic inspired their floral arch, which was covered in blooms of pink, yellow, sienna, and cream. “Our ceremony was on the chapel lawn, with the 1870s chapel sitting behind the audience,” says Julia. “It was incredibly special.”
organic tall stem floral arrangements lining aisle with wooden benches Credit: Feather & Twine
Have a Seat
Artfully arranged flowers, greenery, and leaves from Layered Vintage created sculptural floral designs that lined the ceremony aisle, complementing rustic wooden benches.
bride kissing fathers cheek Credit: Feather & Twine
Father and Daughter
A string group performed “What a Wonderful World” as Julia’s father escorted her to the altar. “All the little moments really stick out,” she says, “like right before walking down the aisle my dad and I had a few moments by ourselves, and it was so special!”
bride and groom exchanging vows beneath floral arch Credit: Feather & Twine
Saying “I Do”
During their religious ceremony, the bride and groom exchanged both traditional vows, and personal texts they wrote themselves. “We are both rooted in our Christian faith, and having a ceremony focused on that was very important to us,” says Julia.
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All the Right Notes
As the couple led their guests from the chapel to the cocktail hour, a mariachi band joined the processional to provide a festive accompaniment.
welcome sign displayed on antique truck bed overflowing with greenery Credit: Feather & Twine
Keep on Truckin'
The bed of an antique pickup truck overflowed with natural trailing greenery, while a custom sign welcomed guests to the couple’s reception.
tile-inspired escort cards and pink flowers arranged on wooden bookshelf Credit: Feather & Twine
Diamond Display
Tile-inspired elements—like those on the invitation—reappeared throughout the wedding day; a wooden bookshelf held seating assignments printed on diamond-shaped paper decorated with a similar design.
wedding reception tent decorated with natural woven lanterns and greenery Credit: Feather & Twine
Outside, In
Natural woven lanterns and greenery used to wrap the tent poles helped create an effortless, al fresco atmosphere for the couple’s reception. “We look back at the pictures from our reception tent and it transports us back to that evening,” says Julia. “The lanterns, greenery, flowers, and candles felt like a literal dream.”
wedding reception centerpieces comprised of pink and amber flowers atop oatmeal linens Credit: Feather & Twine
Warm and Welcoming
Mercury glass votives, sand-colored pillar candles, and centerpiece arrangements in shades of pink, amber, and burgundy complemented the oatmeal-colored linens.
wedding reception place setting with natural chargers and tile-inspired menus Credit: Feather & Twine
Neutral Territory
Vintage glassware, natural chargers, linen runners, and tile-inspired menus were a sophisticated use of mixed materials.
bride and groom sharing first dance Credit: Feather & Twine
Together Forever
Julia and Moses chose a contemporary version of “This Must Be the Place” for their first dance. “The original Talking Heads version had been one of Moses’s favorite songs his entire life, and he always thought it would be a great first dance song if he could find the right version,” says Julia. “Once he found the Lumineers version, we were locked in! We’ve gone through this song line by line over the years and have our own interpretation of what it all means. It truly felt like the world melted away and it was just us two dancing together.”
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Sources
Photography, Feather & TwineVenue, Bishop’s Lodge Event Planning, Wild Sky EventsFlowers, Layered VintageVideography, The McKellars Wedding Cinema Stationery, Swell Press (invitations); Owl Post Calligraphy (day-of papers)Music, Raising CainRentals, Colorado Party Rentals; La Tavola Fine Linen; Whim HospitalityBride’s gown, Monique Lhullier Bride’s accessories, Anne Barge veil; Jennifer Behr earringsBridesmaids’ dresses, Jenny Yoo Menswear, Generation TuxGuest book, After the ToneFavors, Gourds by Sandy Short
new mexico wedding venue tower Credit: Feather & Twine
new mexico wedding venue tower
wedding invitation suite with muted color palette and geometric accent patterns Credit: Feather & Twine
wedding invitation suite with muted color palette and geometric accent patterns
bride wearing sleeveless v-neck monique lhuillier embroidered tulle gown Credit: Feather & Twine
bride wearing sleeveless v-neck monique lhuillier embroidered tulle gown
bride with bridesmaids wearing mismatched pink dresses Credit: Feather & Twine
bride with bridesmaids wearing mismatched pink dresses
groom with groomsmen wearing slim-fit navy suits Credit: Feather & Twine
groom with groomsmen wearing slim-fit navy suits
bride and groom sharing kiss during first look Credit: Feather & Twine
bride and groom sharing kiss during first look
santa fe sunset inspired floral arch covered in pink and yellow flowers Credit: Feather & Twine
santa fe sunset inspired floral arch covered in pink and yellow flowers
organic tall stem floral arrangements lining aisle with wooden benches Credit: Feather & Twine
organic tall stem floral arrangements lining aisle with wooden benches
bride kissing fathers cheek Credit: Feather & Twine
bride kissing fathers cheek
bride and groom exchanging vows beneath floral arch Credit: Feather & Twine
bride and groom exchanging vows beneath floral arch
mariachi band joining wedding ceremony recessional Credit: Feather & Twine
mariachi band joining wedding ceremony recessional
welcome sign displayed on antique truck bed overflowing with greenery Credit: Feather & Twine
welcome sign displayed on antique truck bed overflowing with greenery
tile-inspired escort cards and pink flowers arranged on wooden bookshelf Credit: Feather & Twine
tile-inspired escort cards and pink flowers arranged on wooden bookshelf
wedding reception tent decorated with natural woven lanterns and greenery Credit: Feather & Twine
wedding reception tent decorated with natural woven lanterns and greenery
wedding reception centerpieces comprised of pink and amber flowers atop oatmeal linens Credit: Feather & Twine
wedding reception centerpieces comprised of pink and amber flowers atop oatmeal linens
wedding reception place setting with natural chargers and tile-inspired menus Credit: Feather & Twine
wedding reception place setting with natural chargers and tile-inspired menus
bride and groom sharing first dance Credit: Feather & Twine
bride and groom sharing first dance
bride and groom sharing kiss in front of wedding party Credit: Feather & Twine
bride and groom sharing kiss in front of wedding party
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