Jebb + Abbie, a Joyful Backyard Wedding

If there’s one kind of wedding we just can’t get enough of, its definitely those intimate backyard weddings. Last summer, Montana cuties Abbie and Jebb invited us to share in their deeply emotional, beyond serene, and incredibly joyful day in Santa Fe.

These two angels first met several years while ice skating on New Years Day in Kalispell, Montana. For Jebb and Abbie, it was love at first sight and their love grew over the years. They spent time skiing, hiking, and enjoying all things outdoors together, eventually leading them to fall more in love with each other’s curiosity for the world and zest for adventure. Jebb and Abbie eventually moved to Jebb’s hometown of Santa Fe with their cutie pie dog, Scout, roughly four years ago and are working on building their new home together.

For their wedding day, these two knew that they wanted it to be truly personal so they settled on a tiny wedding with only their closest friends and family present. Jebb and Abbie were also incredibly intentional with their details including a bouquet and cake made by the bride herself (trust us when we say they are STUNNING), accessories made by local artists, and a reception table were all guests were able to sit together. And if those touches weren’t enough, Jebb and Abbie’s ceremony was one that left everyone in tears of pure happiness and love. To top it all off, we loved spending a few quiet moments with these babes among some beautifully lush greenery with the softest golden hour light surrounding them.

Tiny weddings always leave us so speechless and in total awe, we’re forever in love with those days that take out breath away!

Vendors
Location - Private Estate in Santa Fe, NM
Florals - by bride
Hair + Makeup - A.Salon Santa Fe
Bridal Gown - Alyssa Kristin Bridal
Bride’s Veil - Ofrenda Studios from BHLDN
Bride’s Earrings - Vikki Dean
Groom’s Suit - Men’s Wearhouse
Groom’s Bolo Tie - Ezra Sage
Cake - by bride
Photographer - Bre

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - Backyard Weddings

If 2020 and 2021 have showed us anything, its that backyard wedding are here to stay forever. Over the last few seasons, we’ve captured some of the dreamiest backyard celebrations, but when 2020 changed everything, these incredibly special weddings took center stage.

Even though things have calmed down quiet a bit in the wedding world this year, so many of our couples are still opting for amazing backyard soirées and truthfully they’re some of our most treasured days. From the dainty, simple celebrations to the wildly-elegant bashes, backyard weddings come in all shapes and sizes. Whether its a day that only includes close friends and family or one that brings guests from near and far, our couples always find the perfect ways to kick off their marriages.

We’re so excited to see even more of these amazing little days so very soon, we already know they’ll each be so dang beautiful and unforgettable!

Featured Love Stories
Dominic + Maggie in Albuquerque, NM
Matt + Allie in Santa Fe, NM
Colin + Amber in Albuquerque, NM
Jebb + Abbie in Tesque, NM
Angie + Brittany in Albuquerque, NM
Nate + Cait in Denver, CO
Gates + C.C. in Northern New Mexico
Andrew + Shay in Albuquerque, NM
Suraj + Celina in Albuquerque, NM
Trey + Clara in San Patricio, NM
Shane + Megan in Albuquerque, NM

Weddings by Alicia, Ashley, Bre, and the ALP Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Jacob + Lisa a Charming Angel Fire Wedding

On the prettiest day in May, we headed up north to Angel Fire, NM for what would quickly become one of our favorite little weddings of all time. Jacob + Lisa’s tiny mountain celebration was the sweetest surprise we could’ve ever asked for this year.

Jacob and Lisa first met while playing volleyball with multual friends and initially these cuties were nothing more than just friends. About a year after connecting, they noticed an undeniable spark and soon fell head-over-heels in love with one another. These lovebirds have been inseparable ever since and Jacob proposed to Lisa while they were doing home improvement projects together!

Since they wanted something simple, yet beautiful for their nuptials, Lisa and Jacob chose a gorgeous ski cabin in dreamy little Angel Fire for their precious wedding. Surrounded only by their closest loved ones, these babes finally made it last name official with glimpses of serene forest as their backdrop. Not only were they beyond stunning to capture, but Lisa and Jacob were also so freaking fun to be around. We loved everything about their day, from Lisa’s divine bridal style to their peaceful ceremony to the coziest romantics of all time.

Cheers that sweet newlywed life cuties, we loved your little mountain party so dang much!!!

Vendors
Venue - The Getaway AF in Angel Fire, NM
Florals - by the sister of the bride
Hair + Makeup - Beauty Artistry by Ariana
Bridal Gown - Lillian West
Bridal Boutique - Uptown Bride
Bride’s Shoes -Sam Edelman
Photographer - Alicia
Assistant - Jaclyn

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Where to Elope in New Mexico - A Few of Our Fave Venues

In the aftermath of 2020, so many soon-to-be newlyweds are looking towards celebrating just a little bit differently this year. Couples are trading in giant wedding bashes for much smaller, intimate days and we’re so dang here for it. New Mexico is brimming with incredible places to make it last name official, even if its just you and your boo!

From a tiny adobe dwelling in the heart of Old Town to a majestic hacienda high in the mountains of northern New Mexico to a legendary lavender farm, there are so many unique, equally stunning places to finally say “I do” in the Land of Enchantment. We’ve been overwhelmed with inspiration by seeing our couples do the damn thing no matter what and we’ve been dying to share some of the most stellar spots for elopements.

Here’s to all the tiny, unique nuptials out there, we can’t wait to see even more Southwestern elopements!

Featured Love Stories + Venues
Jeremy + Michelle at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Will + Jill at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Zach + Natalie at The Desert Compass
Nate + Symone at Casita de Cacti
Russell + Katie at Old Town Farm
Brad + Kenna at Old Town Farm
Geoff + Jocelyn at Hacienda Doña Andrea
Chris + Emma at Hacienda Doña Andrea

Weddings + Elopements by Alicia, Ashley, Bre, and the ALP Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Herbie + Kelsey, a Texas Hill Country Wedding at Ginger Ranch

Despite all of the ups and downs of 2020, sweethearts Herbie and Kelsey knew that they wanted to tie the knot no matter what came their way. They pulled off one of the most gorgeous, elegant, and perfectly intimate weddings we’ve ever laid on eyes on and we know that we struck gold with this magical Texas Hill Country day.

Long before they decided to make it a forever thing, Herbie and Kelsey were classmates at Farnsworth Middle School in Albany, NY where they not only became good friends, but they were part of an even bigger group of friends that would stay close for years to come (and some of those old friends were even at their wedding). Many years later in 2017, after life had taken them in separate directions, Kelsey, who was working on her PhD at Rutgers University in New Jersey, had an opportunity to to present her research at Texas A&M. While on her trip to Texas, Kelsey decided to reach out to Herbie who had recently moved to San Antonio for a new job and the two immediately hit it off. The way Herbie and Kelsey went from childhood friends to soulmates all in a few short decades pulls on our heartstrings so dang much.

A few years later in 2019, with a little help from their cat Teddy, Herbie popped the question right before a trip to Vietnam and Cambodia. Kelsey, who was completely surprised, said yes and these two began planning their next new chapter together.

After 2020 stopped them from their original wedding plans, Herbie and Kelsey decided to bring their celebration to Fredericksburg for the most divine October wedding. Every last detail about their day was perfection, from Kelsey’s three (!!!!!) modern, yet elegant bridal looks to timelessly beautiful florals and decor to the constant sense of love all around these two, we were blown away by this sweet Texas day. Seeing Herbie and Kelsey’s devotion and admiration for each other on their big day was not only incredibly inspiring, but it was deeply moving for us. These babes might be young, but we know their love is of a deeply profound and rare variety.

Cheers to the Goldensteins, we’re so thankful for this day with Herbie and Kelsey, here’s so many more years of pure joy and love.

Vendors
Venue - Ginger Ranch (Fredericksburg, TX)
Planning - Wedding Day Girl (Austin, TX)
Florals - Uptown Flowers (San Antonio, TX)
Stationary + Signage - Minted
Wedding Rings - Harold Finkle (Albany, NY)
Ring Box - The Mrs. Box
Hair - Erin McGuffey (San Antonio, TX)
Makeup - Sonar Beauty and Bridal (Austin, TX)
Bridal Gown - Enzoani
Bridal Cape + Boutique - Olivia Grace Bridal (San Antonio, TX)
Bride’s Shoes - Badgley Mischka
Groom’s Attire - Limatus Bespoke (San Antonio, TX)
Rentals - Marquee Event Rentals (Austin, TX)
Catering + Cake - Royal Fig Catering (Austin, TX)
DJ - Dart Collective (Austin, TX)
Lead Photographer - Alicia
Second Photographer - Diana

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - Groom Style, 4th Edition

Everyone who knows us already knows that we adore featuring our incredibly gorgeous brides all over the blog, but what about the grooms? Every year, we dedicate a special blog to all of the amazing dudes we get to meet on wedding and elopement days and, of course, take the opportunity feature their killer style.

With all of the changes to weddings in 2020, its no surprise that so many of our grooms opted for unique style choices. Whether it was a pastel blue suit, a simple yet breezy dress shirt paired with slacks, a sleek camel coat with boots, or even a classic black tux, all of the stellar outfit choices these handsome fellas made did not disappoint one bit.

We adore getting to see grooms express their personalities on wedding days, even if its through a simple attire choice, we’re beyond hyped to see what 2021 grooms have in store for us!

Our Favorite Groom Attire Designers + Shops
Bonobos
Ralph Lauren
J. Crew
Limatus Bespoke
Don Morphy
H&M
The Black Tux
Tom James
Men’s Wearhouse
Tommy Hilfiger
Kenneth Cole
Suit Supply
Ted Baker
ASOS
Jos A. Banks
Suits Unlimited

Weddings + Elopements by Alicia, Ashley, Bre, and the ALP Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Nathan + Symone, a Styled Elopement in Nob Hill

Once in a while, we get to meet lovers that are so magnetic and beautiful that its hard not to absolutely fall in love with them. Nathan and Symone are that exact type of couple and we were so dang grateful they were up for being a part of the dreamiest styled elopement of the century.

Our girl Symone, who is without a doubt an absolute angel, has been a bride for us before in one of our fave styled elopements a few seasons ago, but this time was extra special for us because we got to capture her with her boyfriend, Nathan. These two lovers are some of the kindest, most down-to-earth, but also up for whatever people we’ve ever met and we feel so lucky to just know them. The love and genuine respect between these two amazing souls is so apparent and honestly, with obsessed with them.

Since we’re living in the age of a pandemic and a whole lot of uncertainty, we wanted to try our hands at a brand new concept for our team, an Airbnb elopement (a trend that has truly taken hold in 2020). Kata Baron’s Casita de Cacti was the absolute perfect location for part of this styled elopement. Filled with lush furniture and divine art by St Jame, this little Nob Hill spot is beyond perfection. Our gals at Something Ginger gave Symone the most gorgeous bridal glow (complete with the BEST red lip we’ve seen in awhile) and Floral Fetish created a beyond stunning sage and white bouquet that matched every single aspect of this day wonderfully. For the coolest, yet still incredibly elegant bridal look, our friends at Sweet Caroline Styles gave us the most flawless bodysuit and skirt. And to top it all off, local jewelry designer Tumble came through with the best little minimalist, yet still stunning wedding bands.

This day was something straight from a dream and we’ll probably never ever stop posting about it on here and on every social media site ever. Thank you to this amazing wedding vendor dream team, we coudln’t have done it without you all. And we can’t wait until Nate and Symone tie the knot for real, count us in :)

Vendors
Location - Casita de Cacti by Kata’s Casitas
Florals - Floral Fetish
Hair - Diana Rose of Something Ginger
Makeup - Kata Baron of Something Ginger
Rings - Tumble
Bridal Gown - Sweet Caroline Styles
Veil - Terese Rose Designs
Real Life Lovers - Nathan + Symone
Photographer - Alicia of ALP
Coordinator + Assistant - Jaclyn of ALP

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography