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

Caleb + Erin, an Ethereal Hacienda Doña Andrea Wedding

Every season we get to be around some of the most wonderful humans on the planet, but once in a great while we get to meet couples that truly leave us speechless in the best way possible. Caleb and Erin are two souls who truly embody everything we believe about love, kindness, compassion, and beauty. Being a tiny part of their magnificent August day was one of the greatest gifts we received last season.

Long before they graced us with their presence, Caleb and Erin were both in college at Doane University in Create, Nebraska when they met each other by chance at a dance club on campus. They ended up performing in a small show together, but fell out of touch afterwards. A few years later, Caleb and Erin once again crossed paths while at a bar, this time through mutual friends, and hit it off. Erin, being the absolute QUEEN she is, decided to shoot her shot and went in for a kiss just as the bartender announced last call. Caleb sent Erin a Snapchat the very next and the rest is truly history.

A few years down the road in early 2020, Erin made the journey down to Albuquerque to visit Caleb, not knowing that he had been planning to propose to her during her trip. After his initial masterplan of proposing at Tent Rocks fell through due to closures, Caleb secretly coordinated with their friends and family to change plans and took Erin up on a little hike in the Sandia Mountains. After convincing Erin to bring along her camera to take a few photos using the self-timer, Caleb popped the question to which Erin said YES (and he captured it all on camera, just like Erin had always dreamed of).

In the summer of 2021, these angels made it last name official at one of our favorite spots near Santa Fe, Hacienda Doña Andrea. This joyful day was truly plucked out of a movie, Erin and Caleb’s celebration was one that touched everyone present. Wedding designer extraordinaire Molly Donovan made this dream day go off without a hitch while the babes at Manmade and Sage created florals that perfectly blended modern elegance, Southwestern flair, and under-the-sea vibes. On top of this, Erin’s bridal style was ethereal beyond belief; she included soft glam by Ashley of Betty Rose by Alanna and Jewel Hair Design alongside an effortlessly divine Alena Leena gown. And if their details weren’t enough, Caleb and Erin’s ceremony had everyone in tears when they expressed their unending love for each other. Caleb and Erin finished off their unforgettable day with romantics on the roof (!!!!) and a reception filled with incredible food and timeless music. Truth be told, not even a little bit of rainfall could stop these hunnies from partying it up all night long in the name of love.

We’ll forever have the most love and gratitude for these babes and for their little August day. Caleb and Erin, we adore you guys, let’s do it all again soon?

Vendors
Venue - Hacienda Doña Andrea
Planning - Details by Molly Donovan
Florals - Manmade and Sage
Invitations + Signage - RK Creative Design
Hair - Jewel Hair Design
Makeup - Ashley of Betty Rose by Alanna
Bridal Gown - Alena Leena Bridal
Bridal Boutique - Arc Bridal Boutique
Bride’s Shoes - Bella Belle Shoes
Vow Books + Ring Box - Etsy
Rings - Helzberg Diamonds
Bridesmaid Dresses - Show Me Your Mumu
Groom + Groomsmen Attire - Men’s Wearhouse
Rentals - Colorado Party Rentals
Catering - Paloma Restaurant
Cake - Figs and Honey Cake Co
Band - Diamond Empire Band
Lead Photographer - Alicia
Second Photographer - Molly
Assistant - Jaclyn

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - Wedding Cakes

If you know our team, you know that wedding cakes hold such a big space in our hearts. Truth be told, we’re downright obsessed with seeing how our couples bring together their unique style with this traditional staple.

Each and every season brings out new cake trends as well as the classic styles we’ve come to absolutely adore over the years. We’ve been crushing so dang hard on all of the funky shag rug cakes, incredible heart-shaped beauties, and those pressed flower darlings, but we’re also major fans of those ever-so-stunning buttercream floral cakes that compliment literally any wedding out there. And the best of all is when we get to witness a perfect blend of a tried and true trend with something brand new (peep that floral cake adorned with custom made jewelry shapes below!).

We’re so dang ready to kick off our 2022 season and see all of those deliciously divine creations every single weekend, bring on all the sugar-coated goodness!

Featured Cake Bakers
Planty Sweet
Maggie’s Cakes
Feathers and Frosting
Chocolate Maven
Figs and Honey Cake Co
Cake Fetish
Toothache Cakery
Simply Sweet by Darci
Sweet Treets Bakery
A Cake Odyssey

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

Wedding Inspo - Southwestern Glam Celebrations

There’s no party quite like a party in the Southwest, so when our couples make sure to include tiny pieces of our little corner of the world into their special days, it seriously makes for the best celebrations. Southwestern inspired nuptials are truly something to behold and dang are we lucky to capture them every single season.

Whether its bolo ties, turquoise, or adobe venues, we adore when couples fully embrace all of the charm that the Southwest has to offer. Seeing lovers come from all over the country just to celebrate their new chapter in our pretty home state leaves us on cloud nine. Plus, any opportunity to explore an amazing, authentic part of New Mexico is always the perfect excuse for us to obsess over this gorgeous state.

Cheers to all the crazy-beautiful, wildly fun, downright enchanting celebrations of love to come!!

Featured Weddings + Styled Shoots
Jake + Becky at Ghost Ranch (coming soon to the blog)
Kenny + Molly at a Private Santa Fe Estate
Zac + Shelly at Hacienda Doña Andrea (coming soon to the blog)
Robert + Antonette in Old Town Albuquerque
Zach + Natalie at The Desert Compass
Paul + Carolyn at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Tyler + Cassie at La Posada de Santa Fe

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