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Santa Fe Desert Wedding: Modern Cacti Decor & Destination Celebration

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Bride and groom walk hand in hand on their wedding day

We just love desert themed weddings, and you’ll be head over heels for this next wedding that took place at the
Four Seasons Santa Fe Rancho Encantado in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The gorgeous decor featured shades of blue throughout, and one killer cacti paddle escort card wall! 

It’s no wonder why we love it all, and thanks to the talented
Cameron & Kelly Studio, you will too! Get a first hand glimpse of the full day when you visit the gallery
here, and be sure to pin your heart out! 

Bride sits on bench in lace wedding dress outdoors

Destination Santa Fe

From
Cameron & Kelly Studio:
 The bride, Jaclyn knew she wanted a fun destination guest experience away from her home of Dallas, Texas and Santa Fe fit the bill. The Four Seasons Santa Fe was a perfect fit because it’s not too small and not too large and all the guests could stay, relax, and party in one place. Jaclyn dreamed up some charming southwest details like a giant cactus “escort cards” display, a guest-created “love rock cross” mounted in their “chapel” and wish bracelets wrapped around the program.

Man in suit adjusting tie, preparing for a formal event
Man in suit leaning on wooden fence outdoor portrait

Bride and bridesmaids in teal gowns at outdoor wedding

Bride and bridesmaid holding wedding flower bouquets

Creating a chapel

From the bride:
It was important to us that everyone could stay in one place for the entire weekend, but Blake and I always thought we’d get married in a church, so we decided to transform Four Season’s Terra into our chapel. I saw it for the first time walking down the aisle, and it was magic – dimly lit and flooded with candlelit and a lit fireplace, beautiful floral walls, our Love Rock Cross mounted on the fireplace and the saxophonist playing some of our favorites. It was such a beautiful moment with all of the people that make our hearts the most happy in one space


Elegant wedding ceremony setup with candles and lighting


Floral cross on stone wall over fireplace at wedding venue

Hand-shaped metal ornament with heart mirror, candles background
Wedding ceremony aisle with floral cross and guests

Newly married couple walk down the aisle after their wedding ceremony

Happy couple strolls down scenic path after wedding ceremony

Cacti wall

I knew right away a grid of cacti would be a cool escort wall. It was so fun to see guests enjoy the cactus wall, use it as a photo backdrop, and grab their paddles off the wall to take with them- many guests even replanted the paddle once they were home 🙂 It was from that minimal and geometric inspiration that we design the dance floor, blind emboss invitation suite and the WILLBRAND monogram for the napkins, stirs and welcome baskets.

Unique wedding seating chart using prickly pear cactus leaves


Elegant wedding reception hall with candles and tables

Wedding table with pink flowers, candles, and number one
White plate and napkin with embroidered letters, close-up

Vibrant floral centerpiece with candles on a table setting for event


Bride and groom share a tender first dance at their wedding


Newlyweds share a tender first dance, surrounded by wedding guests

Wooden shelf with flowers and glasses, perfect for wedding decor
Wooden stir sticks in a glass vase with flowers in the background


Outdoor bar lit up with candles and string lights at night


Evening outdoor event space with string lights and decorations

Evening outdoor party with string lights and people mingling

Newlyweds kiss as they walk through a festive ribbon tunnel at night

Get a closer look at this Modern Cacti Wedding In Santa Fe by watching the fabulous film created by
Scribe Film Co. below.

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Rentals: La Tavola Fine Linen
Band: Elan Artists: Gen 8
Event Planning & Design: DFW Events
Flowers: Floriography Flower
Groom & His Men: Groom's Suit Calvin Klein
Health & Beauty: Genica Lee Hair
Health & Beauty: Monica Stark Makeup
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Sarah Page
Photographers: Cameron & Kelly Studio
Venue & Catering: Four Seasons Santa Fe Rancho Encantado
Wedding Dresses: Ivy & Aster
Wedding Films: Scribe Film Co.
Wedding Shoes: Christian Louboutin

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