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Our bridal party chose their own clothes: each bridesmaid and flower girl picked her own dress in navy and the guys picked their own navy suits with pink accents.

We couldn't resist taking a photo in front of our favorite (and geeky) mural.

We took most of our photos on or near the University of New Mexico campus. My dress was made out of beaded corded lace with scalloped edges and a chapel train. I added a deep pink sash for detail.

DIY New Mexico wedding in pink and navy: we printed our name cards on velum and placed them in our used corks.

DIY New Mexico wedding in pink and navy: In addition to the perfect weather the chapel was surrounded by blooming trees.

DIY New Mexico wedding in pink and navy: A friend hand-blew our champagne flutes. We had an appetizer reception that included duck confit eggroll bites, cheese and fruit platters, an antipasto platter, and various paninis.

DIY New Mexico wedding in pink and navy: we took our family portrait outside the historical Lobo Theater.

No New Mexico wedding is complete without some turquoise! I wore pink suede heels and the groom wore brown leather shoes. I also wore a necklace from my favorite designer, Elsa Peretti: a silver "S" for my new last name.

DIY New Mexico wedding in pink and navy: I wore a corded lace gown from David's Bridal and added a sash in a deep pink. My husband wore a navy suit.

The University of New Mexico Alumni Memorial Chapel is a beautiful portrayal of classic New Mexico architecture.

DIY New Mexico wedding in pink and navy: we chose nature-friendly and conflict-free rings. We chose and designed my rings together (from Gemvara.com). His ring was carved from the Seymchan Meteorite (from arizonaskiesmeteorites.com). My right-hand ring i

DIY New Mexico wedding in pink and navy: since we met while working together at the University of New Mexico we wanted to get married at the school's chapel.

DIY New Mexico wedding in pink and navy:

DIY New Mexico wedding in pink and navy: the "groomsmen" chose their own attire in navy with pink accents.

DIY New Mexico wedding in pink and navy: I hand-made my paper flower bouquet. After the wedding I hung it from the ceiling in our bedroom.

DIY New Mexico wedding in pink and navy: instead of a ring pillow we bought a wooden bowl from Etsy.com. After the wedding we placed the bowl next to the sink to hold our rings when we weren't wearing them.

DIY New Mexico wedding in pink and navy: the "bridesmaids" chose their own attire in navy with pink accents. The flower girls and ring bearer also got to choose their dresses.