Wedding ceremonies are meant to celebrate the love between two people. The couple’s vows often put into words their feelings for each other, and their smiles and tears show the emotion of their big day. But it’s the details of their wedding ceremony that often show the couple’s personalities and add to the overall ambiance of the special occasion.

Here are a few details from Patsy and Alex’s beautiful courtyard wedding in East El Paso. I have plenty of photos of their ceremony, the fun bridal party portraits, and the boogie-down reception that I’ll post here shortly.

But today, the beauty of their El Paso wedding can be found in the details.