Kaitlin & Bradley in Albuquerque, NM

Though the couple lives in Chicago, they planned a New Mexican-themed fete that wowed out-of-town guests and celebrated the location’s unique heritage. With the Sandia Mountains behind them, bride, groom, and guests enjoyed a culture-filled weekend celebration. The Bride Kaitlin Reidy, 28, attorney The Groom Bradley Verber, 29, investment representative The Date September 25 As seniors at Dartmouth College, Kaitlin and Brad found themselves at a sorority semiformal with a few unexpected surprises (Brad’s blind date got kicked out; Kaitlin’s had a “secret” girlfriend). Despite a less-than-perfect evening, however, a good thing got started when Kaitlin and Brad found each other on the dance floor. “We are still grateful for our disastrous dates,” she laughs. With 300 guests flying in from around the country as well as Europe, Kaitlin and Bradley strived for authentic New Mexico flavor. At the rehearsal dinner, a mariachi band played poolside amid a breathtaking view of the Sandia mountains. Later that weekend, the reception was held at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa located on the Santa Ana Indian Reservation overlooking the Rio Grande River.