Melanie & George in Albuquerque, NM

When it came time to plan her wedding, it’s safe to say that Melanie had a clear vision in mind: “I’d waited for this day for ten years!” she says. The Bride Melanie Baca 30, vascular sonographer The Groom George Cotinola 29, junior engineer The Date September 17 As Melanie and George began to sort out the details of their nuptials, there was no question about where the pair would marry. “George and I were both raised in Albuquerque, and have very strong roots here,” Melanie says. “It was very important to us to have our entire family witness our special day.” Given their early-fall wedding date at their location (a historic hotel in downtown Albuquerque), the couple used a chocolate-brown and copper color scheme to pull their wedding together