Wedding Inspo - an Otherworldly New Orleans Wedding at Seraphim House

Even though this incredible New Orleans day was only a few months ago, we still feel completely transported to another time period surrounded by some of the most quintessential Nola details. We’re forever imagining our next getaway to The Big Easy and with just one glance at this shoot, its not hard to see why we’re so obsessed with this magically iconic city.

This gorgeous, show-stopping day was created by none other than design queen, Traveling Weddings with Taylor, who brought together that modern elegance we know and adore with some truly otherworldly details. From that UNREAL bridal gown by Barbara Kovchok to the incredibly talented Kinfolk Brass Band to the sheer brilliance of the historic Seraphim House right off of The French Quarter, this Nola day has us daydreaming time and time again.

We’re manifesting another visit to New Orleans and all of this glorious beauty, but until our next Nola adventure, you can find us here drooling over this November afternoon.

Vendors
Venue - The Seraphim House
Planning + Coordiantion - Traveling Weddings with Taylor
Planning Assistant - Rachel Rose Weddings and Events
Bridal Gown - Barbara Kavchok
Groom’s Attire - Don Morphy
Band - Kinfolk Brass Band
Rentals - Sweetheart Rentals
Models - Ashley Percle + Bill Le
Photographer - Alicia
Assistant - Lindsay

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Pat + Jennifer, a Carefree Downtown Couples Session

We got to tag along with long-time lovers Jennifer and Pat for the most fun little evening around Downtown Albuquerque. These cuties definitely brought all of the romance (and all of their best dance moves) to their darling session.

These angels have been together for a whole decade and have the most beautiful little family together. Pat and Jennifer made it official six years ago and they truly haven’t stopped having fun ever since.

Cheers to the best evenings with the best lovers, so grateful to capture such special humans!

Location - Downtown Albuquerque
Photographer - Lexie

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Kenny + Molly, a Dazzling La Posada de Santa Fe Wedding

Los Angeles babes Kenny and Molly had the most wildly beautiful wedding in Santa Fe last fall, but we’ve gotten to celebrate with these cuties a handful of times before their special day. These sweethearts brought all the romance and all the incredibly fun details to the most unforgettable day around.

Kenny and Molly first met many moons ago in Colorado through work and after about a year of long-distance love, Molly made the move to Los Angeles, where Kenny was living, and these two have been an absolutely inseparable power couple ever since. A few years down the road, they added their sweet fur baby, Mika, to their family and have been traveling all over the world together ever since.

Even though these two initially celebrate their marriage back in 2020 with a tiny gathering at a family property, we’ve been lucky enough to know them since way back in 2018 when we first met them while capturing one of their best friends’ wedding! Since then, Molly has become one of our Instagram besties and we just knew that hers and Kenny’s wedding was going to be a show stopper. From their chic, yet extremely cool wedding style (just peep those matching sneakers) to the invitation suite that Kenny himself designed to their gorgeous al fresco reception to having not just ping pong, but a Mrs Pac Man arcade game for their guests, Molly and Kenny sure as heck showed us how to PARTY.

We’re deeply obsessed with these lovers and all the light they bring to the world, cheers to the Barela Wedding Party!!!

Click here to check out out Kenny + Molly’s dreamy Santa Fe elopement.

Vendors
Venue - La Posada de Santa Fe
Bouquet - Asphodel
Ceremony Florals - Renegade Floral
Invitations - Kenny (the groom)
Bride’s Hair - Jasmine Weidner
Bride’s Makeup - Jacqueline Chavez
Bridal Gown - Maggie Sottero
Bride + Groom Shoes - Converse x Comme des Garcon
Bride’s Ring - Sarah O Jewelry
Groom’s Ring - Shiprock Santa Fe
Groom’s Attire - Ralph Lauren
Officiant - Wes Kauble
Cake - Maureen Wolsborn
Lead Photographer - Bre B
Second Photographer - Taylor
Assistant - Carolyn

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Jonathan + Alyssa, a Divine Bishop's Lodge Wedding

On the most serene September day, Jon and Alyssa said “I do” at the ever ethereal Bishop’s Lodge in the heart of Santa Fe. These East Coast angels’ soirée was one of pure beauty, joy, and, of course, love.

Long before they made it official, Jon and Alyssa first met on an auspicious evening in New York City that can only truly be described as fate. Alyssa, who was visiting the city prior to officially moving to NYC, was out with friends at an almost empty bar when she spotted Jon eating dinner and reading a book alone. She approached him and they immediately clicked. Jon and Alyssa connected with each other so well on their first meeting that they spent the very next day at a museum together. Once Alyssa made the move to NYC, the stars aligned for these two to fall effortlessly in love with each other. A few short years later, Jon popped the question on Valentine’s Day (which he knew was a day Alyssa would never suspect) with the NYC skyline as the perfect backdrop and their friends waiting nearby to celebrate with pizza and champagne.

These lovers decided that New Mexico would be the most stunning place for their nuptials and found Bishop’s Lodge, a dreamy venue right off of the Santa Fe Plaza. From there, Jon and Alyssa let the plans for their divine wedding unfold, despite having to work around the pandemic and all of these challenges. When their special day finally arrived, it was truly a celebration that can only be described as charmed from beginning to end. Every last second of Jon and Alyssa’s very first day of marriage had the deepest sense of “je ne se quoi” that we have ever witnessed. Alyssa’s vintage yet elevated bridal look, Floriography’s truly heavenly floral creations, and the pure ambiance of Bishop’s Lodge historic presence came together in perfect harmony for a day that no one in attendance is sure to forget any time soon. Even the quietest moments of these two alone, soaking in their first moments of newlywed bliss, felt like scenes from the most perfectly captured film. And if all of this wasn’t enough, to hear their loved ones toast to them and their love with the highest of praise was truly something beyond words.

These two inspired us in more ways than one, cheers to Alyssa + Jon and what will truly be a love story worthy of the silver screen.

Vendors
Venue - Bishop’s Lodge
Florals - Floriography Flowers
Invitations - August and White Designs
Bridal Hair + Makeup - Something Ginger
Bridal Gown - Shareen Bridal
Bride’s Veil - Vintage
Bride’s Earrings - Vintage Dior
Bride’s Bracelet - Tiffany and Co
Bride’s Shoes - Jimmy Choo
Bride’s Reception Dress - Happy Isles Salon
Bride’s Reception Shoes - The Row
Groom’s Tux - Suit Supply
Groom’s Bowtie - Tom Ford
Groom’s Shoes - Tods
Music - Desert Disco Music
Rentals - Colorado Party Rentals

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - Spring Weddings

As the winter season winds down, spring is most certainly in the air, especially in the Southwest. We adore this incredible time of year and all of the excitement it brings, here’s some of the most magical spring wedding moments we’ve had in the past few seasons.

One thing that we love so adamantly about spring is all of the inspiration and new life it gives to wedding season. From pressed flowers on cakes to blush colored gowns to floral-print ties, all of the tiny details that spring ushers in are always so divine.

We’re in the thick of our 2022 spring wedding season and are so thrilled for what’s to come, but until then take a peek at these darling spring days of the past!

Featured Love Stories
Mani + Liz at Casa Rondena Winery
Colin + Amber at a Private Estate in Albuquerque
Jake + Becky at Ghost Ranch
Jacob + Lisa in Angel Fire
Tom + Justine at La Fonda on the Plaza
Andrew + Natalie at Camp Lucy
Eric + Lauren at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Dom + Maggie at a Private Estate in Albuquerque
Bobby + D’anndra at Hacineda Doña Andrea
Gates + C.C. at a Private Estate in New Mexico
Brittany at Lighthouse Studio

Weddings + Elopements by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Curtis + Elena, a Stellar Colorado Engagement

Longtime lovers Curtis and Elena might be from New Mexico, but they invited us up to our sister state Colorado for their super gorgeous engagement session in Loveland Pass. These angels truly made this dreamy October day even more stunning.

These babes first met over 15 years ago while both attending high school in Las Cruces, NM. They officially became friends two years later while on a band trip and eventually their friendship blossomed into love. Even though they separated for a short time when Curtis moved to Albuquerque to pursue a degree at The University of New Mexico, they soon reunited when Elena also made the move up north and they’ve been inseparable ever since. Soon after graduating from UNM, these cuties moved to Denver where Elena is completing her residency at The University of Colorado and Curtis is working as a city planner. They love cooking, exploring colorful Colorado, and hanging out with their fur baby Hugo!

Curtis and Elena are going to make it official this September with a Southwestern inspired day at La Fonda on the Plaza and we just know its going to be as remarkable as they are. Cheers to over a decade of love cuties!

Location - Loveland Pass, Colorado
Photographer - Ashley

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - Engagement + Wedding Rings

While we’re in the midst of engagement season, we simply had to share some of our favorite rings from 2021’s weddings and elopements. We’re truly obsessed with all this sparkling beauties.

From the traditional diamonds to the unique gemstones to the vintage rocks, wedding and engagement rings always catch our eyes. We’re continually blown away by how these tiny details can bring together an entire wedding day vision. and we’re forever obsessed with hearing the stories behind all of incredible rings we get to capture throughout the year.

Bring on alllll the jeweled beauties this year, we can’t freaking wait to see them all.

A Few of Our Favorite Jewelry Designers + Shops
Ooh Aah Jewelry
Brilliant Earth
Tumble
Paz Ehecatl
Cathy Eastham Fine Jewelry
Desert Gold Fine Jewelry
Marisa Perry Atelier
Helzberg Diamonds
Sarah Leonard Jewelers
ABQ Gold and Silver
Annika Jewelry
Sarah O Jewelry

Weddings + Elopements by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography