Brooklyn hunnies Justin and Olivia tied the knot on the most stunning, windy October afternoon ever. This northern New Mexico daydream was just what we needed to kick off the most unforgettable October of all time.
Long before they traveled to Southwest to make their love official, Olivia and Justin first met at a bar in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Olivia was attending a party for a friend while Justin was playing in a band at the party and it didn’t take these two long to instantly connect. After their first date at Our Wicked Lady in Brooklyn, these babes knew their spark was going to last for a long time. A few years down the road, Justin proposed in Santa Fe while he and Olivia were on a road trip across the country and Olivia, of course, said yes.
When recalling how magical their experience in the Southwest truly was for their engagement, Olivia and Justin decided to do the dang thing in New Mexico. After deciding on the ever-iconic Pecos National Historic Monument, these lovebirds began to craft the most enchanting of intimate destination weddings. Amid their closest friends and family, Justin and Olivia committed themselves to each other and to their love forever and dang was it the most special of ceremonies. We adored exploring this historic location with these sweethearts underneath the bright blue New Mexico sky.
Cheers to taking risks and falling head-over-heels in love with it all!
Location - Pecos National Historic Monument
Florals - Artichokes and Pomegranates
Hair + Makeup - Something Ginger
Bridal Gown - Robert Bullock Bridal
Bridal Boutique - Designer Loft NYC
Bride’s Ring - Jennie Kwon Fine Jewelry
Groom’s Ring - Bittersweets New York
Jewelry Boutique - Catbird
Groom’s Suit - Enzo Custom
Photo Team - Carissa + Jaclyn
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Jennifer + RJ, a Stunning Santa Fe Wedding
When lovers Jennifer and RJ were finally wed in the middle of Santa Fe, it was truly a gorgeous sight to behold. These lovers’ stunning day in The City Different was one filled with romance, color, and pure bliss.
Long before they made their love real, RJ and Jennifer met by a stroke of luck at the North Domingo Baca Dog Park in Albuquerque in 2017. Even though their individual dogs brought them together for a chance encounter (talk about a truly Disney inspired introduction), their love was one that would have happened no matter what. After sparks flew and these hunnies went on their first date, RJ and Jennifer knew that their connection was the real deal. In fall of 2021, RJ proposed in Old Town Albuquerque and Jennifer, of course, said yes to forever with her soulmate.
While planning out their dream day, these lovers knew that they wanted a vibrant, yet timeless old-Spanish feel to their day. La Fonda on the Plaza was the perfect setting for Jennifer and RJ’s celebration and helped their day be one that transported everyone in attendance to the dreamiest of places. After their Catholic ceremony at the Cathedral Basilica de Santa Francis of Assisi in the heart of the city, these newlyweds opted for some quiet moments alone around the Santa Fe Plaza to soak in all of their bliss. To top off the most incredible day, these hunnies joined all of their loved ones on the dance floor for the party of the year with some of the most amazing food and vibes ever.
We know that RJ and Jennifer will always bring so much joy, excitement, and kindness into the world no matter where they go, here’s to taking on life with your soulmate!!!
Vendors
Venues - Cathedral Basilica de Saint Francis of Assisi + La Fonda on the Plaza
Florals - Artichokes and Pomegranates
Invitations + Paper Goods - Funky Olive Design
Hair + Makeup - Genica Lee
Bridal Gown - Justin Alexander
Bridal Boutique - Uptown Bride
Bridal Gown Customization - Odalis Borges Milhet
Reception Dress - Livingston Bridal and Events
Rings - John Thomas Jewelers
Bridesmaid Dresses - Azazie
Groom + Groomsmen Attire - Men’s Wearhouse
Cake + Cookies - Maggie’s Cakes
DJ - Dream Factory Productions
Videography - Avista Video Histories
Photo Team - Molly + Erin + Lindsay
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Andrew + Bren, a Heavenly Hotel Albuquerque Wedding
Lovers Bren and Andrew dreamed up the most gorgeous garden-inspired wedding in the heart of Albuquerque and we are truly enamored with it. These Dallas hunnies brought an unreal amount of beauty, love, and intention to their sweet June day.
Andrew and Bren first caught each other’s eye at their church, however it took these cuties a little bit of time to work up the courage to talk to each other. When they finally broke the ice during a BBQ, Andrew asked Bren out on an official date and they’ve been absolutely smitten with one another ever since. After quickly realizing that they were meant to be, Andrew proposed to Bren in one of their favorite parks (along with some of their shared little chicks) and the rest is history.
These babes knew that Bren’s hometown of Albuquerque would be the most perfect place to make it official and began to envision their nuptials in The Land of Enchantment with a little help from the ever incredible Lauren of Just Lovely Weddings. Andrew and Bren kicked off their dreamy June day with a traditional morning temple ceremony, a mid-day luncheon, and, finally, the most divine garden reception of all time. From the rainbow hued florals to the delicate porcelain details to the most incredible playlist ever, this day was beyond our wildest dreams. And to top it all off, we got to spend part of the afternoon exploring Old Town with these hunnies and it was truly the most splendid time of all.
We’ll forever be the biggest ride or die fans of Bren + Andrew, we know these babes are going to bring so much light and joy into the world!!
Vendors
Venues - Albuquerque LDS Temple + Hotel Albuquerque
Planning + Coordination - Just Lovely Weddings
Rentals - Darling Details
Florals - Elite Flowers by Albuquerque Florist
Invitations - Minted Weddings
Rings - Blue Nile
Bride’s Hair - Mayra Hairstyles
Bride’s Makeup - Misha Harris Beauty
Bridal Gown - Alyssa Kristin
Bride’s Shoes - Circus by Sam Edelman
Cake - Simply Sweet by Darci
DJ - Cutmaster Music
Photo Team - Carissa + Lexie + Jaclyn
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Ashley + Andrew, a Stunning Canyon Road Engagement
Little Colorado cuties Andrew and Ashley are planning a timeless, yet stunning Southwestern wedding in The City Different for 2024 an we were so excited to kick off all of the wedding festivities with the prettiest engagement session. We explored the ever iconic Canyon Road Arts District with these hunnies and it was one for the books!
The romance between these babes began at work almost 7 years ago. After an initial friendship blossomed into something more, Ashley and Andrew fell madly in love with one another. In fall of 2022, Andrew proposed in Vail, a very special place for these lovers, and Ashley (of course!) said yes.
These hunnies will tie the knot next year at La Fonda on the Plaza and we truly cannot wait for all the beauty!
Location - Canyon Road Art District, Santa Fe
Bridal Glam - The Beauty Collective Santa Fe
Photo Team - Erin + Chrisi
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Parrish + John, a Moody Santa Fe Rehearsal Dinner
On the night before their dreamy, rainy nuptials, sweethearts John and Parrish kicked off their wedding weekend with a moody little rehearsal dinner in the heart of Santa Fe. This sweet October evening was one that we’ll always treasure beyond belief.
True to their incredible style, Parrish and John included lots of divine details for their rehearsal dinner. From Parrish’s stunning corset dress to the lush white floral arrangements to a plethora of engagement photos from Paris, these hunnies know how to ring in a celebration in style.
Cheers to the most heavenly way to kick off the most remarkable wedding ever!
Vendors
Location - Rio Chama Santa Fe
Bride’s Dress - House of CB
Photographer - Lexie
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Jessa + Matt, a Serene Los Poblanos Engagement
Just as the gorgeous spring weather rolled in for an evening, we were lucky enough to spend some time with hunnies Jessa and Matt at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm. We adored this quaint evening with two of the sweetest lovers at one of the most heavenly spaces.
Matt and Jessa first met back in 2018 and immediately bonded over their mutual love for their careers in the medical field, animals, and their favorite brewery, Marble Brewery. After their initial connection, these cuties quickly fell in love and moved in together (and collected a sweet kitty and pup along the way). Five years later, Matt proposed to Jessa during a summer hike at an alpine lake in Santa Fe just as rain began to fall.
These lovers are making it official at the ever divine Bishop’s Lodge this summer and we can’t freaking wait for all of the beauty!
Location - Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Hair + Makeup - D’Ette Kellner
Bride’s Attire - Reformation + Madewell + Lululemon
Bride’s Shoes - Frye + Intentionally Blank
Groom’s Attire - Banana Republic + Lululemon
Photo Team - Bri. K + Dalia
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Holly + Matthew, a Snowy Mountain Engagement
Even though spring is on the horizon, we got to experience just a tiny bit more winter with lovers Holly and Matthew. This snowy little evening way up in the Sandia mountains was truly an engagement session for the ages!
Matthew and Holly first met almost four years and immediately fell in love over their mutual love for hiking, rock climbing, and all things outdoors. Only two weeks after meeting these cuties took a chance on each other and adopted their sweet pup, Finely, together. As the years went on, these two continued to build their lives together in the Southwest, culminating in Matthew proposing at the top of Picacho Peak, in Santa Fe. We can’t wait for their stunning nuptials at La Fonda on the Plaza next year!
We adored the way Holly and Matthew love each, bring on the Santa Fe bash cuties!!!
Location - Sandia Mountains
Bride’s Dresses - Lulus
Groom’s Attire - J. Crew + Pendelton
Photo Team - Erin + Diana
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Dominique + Josh, a Dreamy Bishop's Lodge Engagement
We kicked off our 2023 engagements on the chilliest, yet most beautiful day up in Santa Fe with lovers Dominique and Josh. This darling afternoon with these cuties at Bishop’s Lodge was truly one we’ll never forget.
Almost two years ago Josh and Dominque first crossed paths via Hinge and it was definitely a moment of fate for both of them. They were both spending time in New Mexico during the pandemic while exploring their careers, making their connection a truly seamless one. Once the pandemic let up, these hunnies moved to New York City together to take on the next chapter of their lives. And to top it all off, Josh proposed during a trip back to Santa Fe at the iconic Dragon Room, the exact same place he and Dominque had gone to on their first date.
These babes are planning a rustic, yet modern wedding down in Mexico in early 2024 and we already know that it will be the most dreamy of affairs.
Cheers to this season of being engaged, we have a feeling that the best is still to come!
Location - Bishop’s Lodge
Styling - Sign of the Pampered Maiden
Photo Team - Carissa + Jaclyn
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Chris + Courtney, a Heavenly El Monte Sagrado Taos Wedding
A decade-long love story led sweethearts Chris and Courtney to their dream wedding this September and it was a day full of elation, beauty, and so much love. These hunnies said “I do” in the most magical place, Taos, and we’re still on cloud nine over the enchantment this day held.
Courtney and Chris met many years ago in high school through mutual friends and after almost a year of hanging out in the same friend group, Chris asked Courtney to senior prom. After dancing the night away, these two went on their first official date the very next day (where Courtney schooled Chris at mini golf) and have been by each others’ sides ever since. Together, these babes have graduated from college, traveled the world, and designed their first house (that they share with their sweet kitty, Cheeto). In a true full circle moment, Chris proposed to Courtney while playing golf with some of their closest friends and family members.
For their wedding. these lovers knew they wanted to incorporate as much natural, lush greenery as possible into their day (a tricky feat for New Mexico’s mostly desert palette) and immediately fell in love with El Monte Sagrado in Taos. Envisioning the perfect day of classic wedding flair and stunning modern touches, Chris and Courtney incorporated personal details (like the sweetest bar menu featuring their cats and a custom shot ski) and elevated moments (just peep Courtney’s dreamy gown and those out-of-this-world florals). And if their little details weren’t enough, this day was deeply emotional with a tender first look, incredible ceremony in El Monte Sagrado’s Sacred Circle, and toasts by friends and family that truly encompassed all of these babes’ milestone moments over the last few years. To top it all off, Courtney (who is truly a bride after our hearts) made extra time for couples portraits, giving us the perfect window of time to capture those last glimpses of the sunset in Taos. We loved seeing these two soak up their love during their candlelit garden reception dinner and dreamy ballroom afterparty.
Chris and Courtney are two souls that were truly made for one another, it was such a joy to be the tiniest part of their beautiful nuptials and new adventure!
Vendors
Venue - El Monte Sagrado
Florals - Silver Stem Floral
Hair + Makeup - Something Ginger
Bridal Gown - Made with Love Bridal
Bridal Boutique - Lovely Bride San Diego
Bride’s Shoes - Lulu’s
Bride’s Jewelry - Olive & Piper
Rings - Butterfield Jewelers
Bridesmaid Dresses - Revelry
Groom + Groomsmen Attire - Generation Tux
Officiant - Dan Jones of Embracing Ceremony and Beyond Wild Flowers
Table Numbers + Seating Chart - Create Inflate Decorate
Cake + Desserts - Cake Fetish
Decor - Simply Decor
DJ + Photo Booth - Complete Weddings
Videographer - Clayton Carlson
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Kathryn + Dan, an Idyllic Los Poblanos Engagement
As the seasons slowly change, there’s nothing we are more in love with than spending quiet fall evenings with the sweetest of couples. Dan and Kathryn’s heavenly little Los Poblanos engagement was truly one we won’t forget about any time soon.
On the most tranquil of evenings, we got to adventure around one of our favorite places with Kathryn and Dan. From their gentle love for one another to their playful energy, these babes are so incredibly wonderful to be around.
We are beyond excited for their Los Poblanos wedding next spring, we know it will be the most heavenly of days!
Location - Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Skylar + Hannah, an Adventurous Mountain Engagement
Lovers Skylar and Hannah got engaged earlier with an incredible surprise proposal at Ski Santa Fe (that we got to be a part of), so when they decided to take us back to the mountains with them for their engagement photos, we knew if was going to be the most precious evening. These two are truly everything we could ask for in a couple and more, we’re so freaking obsessed with them.
Hannah and Skylar first met in 2014 when they were just high schoolers and were very quickly drawn to one another. As time passed, these cuties bonded over their mutual loves of hiking, camping, and (of course) snowboarding. Eventually these two expanded their family to include their fur babies, Winston and Walter and soon started their next chapter together in New Mexico by buying the cutest house. After their amazing proposal at the beginning of 2022 (a proposal so incredible that it was even featured in Rocky Mountain Bride!), Hannah and Skylar’s hearts were set on finding a wedding location in Colorado and during a quick trip up north, they fell in love with Woodlands in Morrison, CO.
We can’t wait to celebrate these two next fall In Colorful Colorado, we already know that Hannah and Skylar’s day is going to be one straight from our daydreams.
Location - Sandia Mountains
Tap here to check out Hannah and Skylar’s Surprise Proposal at Ski Santa Fe on Rocky Mountain Bride
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
John + Jaclyn, a Dreamy New Mexico Session
Darling couple, John and Jaclyn, spent an evening with us romping around the golden-lit foothills of the Sandia Mountains. These two are a prime example of “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times",” finding love in the midst of the pandemic. Hinge connected them initially and from there they invested time into really getting to know one another and cultivate a dynamic founded in mutual respect and empathy.
When they aren’t dazzling us in front our cameras, these two can be found in the classroom. Jaclyn is pursuing an English Language Arts license to eventually teach in a high school setting and John taught science for several years before deciding to pursue his PhD in Evolutionary Anthropology. His dissertation will eventually bring John to Uganda for field work with Jaclyn being his greatest encourager. Aside from hitting the books, these two enjoy exploring and adoring the outdoors as well as immersing themselves in one another’s special interests which include ballet, skiing, and so much more. We see big, wondrous things ahead for this dream team and we can’t wait to see where their journey takes them!
Location - New Mexico
Makeup - Ashley of Betty Rose by Alanna
Dress - Free People
Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog Copy by Carolyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Griffin + Nicole, a Heavenly Los Poblanos Engagement
Even though they now call Texas home, sweethearts Nicole and Griffin are bringing their love story to New Mexico next spring for a divine soirée up in Santa Fe. Before they make it official, these two traveled to Albuquerque to spend a glorious summer evening with us at Los Poblanos.
Griffin and Nicole met almost seven whole years ago in college and have been madly in love with one another ever since. These cuties have spent the last few years growing more and more in love while creating the perfect home in Austin with their sweet pup, Maggie. And if their little life didn’t sound dreamy enough, Griffin brought their love story to a new chapter by proposing to Nicole at William Chris Vineyards in Texas Hill Country last fall.
These two are tying the knot next spring at La Posada, located right in the middle of Santa Fe (their favorite home-away-from-home). We already know that Nicole and Griffin are going to pull out all of the stops for their New Tex-Mex celebration and we can’t freaking wait to be a tiny part of all the magic!
Location - Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Hair - Michelle of Betty Rose by Alanna
Makeup - Addie of Betty Rose by Alanna
Bride’s Dress - Fortunate One
Bride’s Jeans - Rollas Jeans
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography