Wedding Inspo - Destination Weddings

We hold a special place in our hearts for the wildly in love in all places and for that reason, we’re head-over-heels for any opportunity to hop on a plane or cruise down highways on a road trip to tag along with lovers seeking to seal the deal destination style. The ALP Team offers competitive rates for all-inclusive, comprehensive destination weddings, giving couples full coverage, top-tier photographs, and everything their hearts desire all in one lovely, little package. If a luxe destination photography team sounds like the fit for you, we might just be a match made in heaven.

We adore each and every one of our couples and would circumnavigate the globe alongside them to capture their love stories. Once in a while, we’re afforded the incredible chance to travel as our lovers host their wedding weekends in exciting, lively locations. It lights us up to be trusted to come along and snap the day and night away for our lovebirds who have chosen to tie the knot with an adventure in tandem. It’s an immediate ‘yes’ from us!

The ALP Team has traversed the U.S. from the mystic Pacific Northwest to iconic Las Vegas to all the way down to NOLA town. We’ve even dipped our toes into international fetes with celebrations. on the tropical beaches of Cancun, Mexico. So needless to say, we’ve experienced some of our most beloved weddings in places far beyond our Southwestern home base.

As a team, we’ve witnessed beauty beyond belief at our couples’ destination soirees and their love stories forever fuel our inspiration for all things love, joy, and beautiful new beginnings.

Featured Love Stories
Jojo + Nhi at Finest Playa Mujeres in Cancun, MX
Sean + Kristina at Camp Lucy in Dripping Springs, TX
Chris + Lauren at The Neon Museum in Las Vegas, NV
Bill + Ashley at The Seraphim House in New Orleans, LA
Clemon + Jamie at Race + Religious in New Orleans, LA
Noah + Rachel at Camino Real Ranch in Austin, TX
Stuart + Kelly at Camp Hideaway Retreat in Fredericksburg, TX
Herbie + Kelsey at Ginger Ranch in Fredericksburg, TX
TJ + Maegan at Cannon Beach in Portland, OR
Anthony + Bailey at Cannon Beach in Portland, OR
Nathan + Caitlin in Downtown Denver, CO
Brant + Shayrayah at Paradise Ranch in Pagosa Springs, CO
Jay + Katie at The Olana in Dallas, TX
Tom + Justine at Central Park in New York City, NY
Blake Jennie at The Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, CO
Alex + Amber at The High Country Lodge in Pagosa Springs, CO

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Ryan + Annie, an Elegantly Modern Santa Fe Wedding

Dallas angels Ryan and Annie brought their love to the Southwest this spring for one of the most breathtakingly romantic days we’ve ever seen. Every last bit of their serene Santa Fe nuptials was beyond beautiful and so dang memorable.

These cuties have been adventuring all over the world together for several years now, so its no surprise that Ryan popped the question while he and Annie were hiking along Path of the Gods trail in the Amalfi Coast, Italy. These two knew that travel and really incredible views would be a major part of their wedding so they picked Four Seasons Santa Fe as the place to make their love official.

On the most dreamy May afternoon, Annie and Ryan said “I do” surrounded by so many of their beloved friends and family. This stellar day had some of the most gorgeous details around, from the soft yet luxe florals, to Annie’s heavenly bridal style, to the most incredible dance party the Southwest has ever witnessed. And if their details weren’t enough, their deeply emotional first look and sweet moment with their pup, Wally, are sure to be the cherry on top of an already incredibly special day.

We adored these sweet souls and their love for one another, cheers to the most amazing new chapter!

Vendors
Venue - Four Seasons Santa Fe
Planning + Coordination - Black Bow Events
Florals - Two Baroque Girls Florals
Paper Goods - August and White Designs
Invitations - Studio Seventy Six
Hair + Makeup - Something Ginger
Bridal Gown - Alyssa Kristin
Veil - Untamed Petals
Bridal Boutique - a & bé bridal
Bride’s Shoes - Badgley Mishka
Bride’s Reception Dress - Ramy Brook from Saks Fifth Avenue
Bridesmaid Dresses - BHLDN
Ceremony Music - Ryan Smith Cello
Cake - Maggie’s Wedding Cakes
Reception Band - Legacy Band
Lead Photographer - Bre B.
Second Photographer - Molly
Assistant - Erin

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Matt + Melissa, an Enchanting Garden-Inspired Backyard Wedding

Together with only their closest friends and family, sweethearts Melissa and Matt made official this spring with an elegant early morning wedding. This garden party inspired day was one filled with so much beauty and love, we were blown away by the way these hunnies adore each other.

This dreamy Sunday was kicked off with an intimate ceremony in these cuties’ backyard and then continued on to the most stunning tented reception with all of the most whimsical spring floral detail we could ever imagine. We adored seeing Matt and Melissa’s newly blended family come together to celebrate such a monumental occasion in the most perfect of ways. Amid all of the stellar personal touches and romantic settings, these babes’ love took center stage.

Melissa and Matt’s love is truly something to behold, we were beyond lucky to be a tiny piece of such a deeply special celebration.

Vendors
Location - Private Estate
Florals - Florecita Flowers
Invitations - Minted Weddings
Hair - Hair by Portia
Makeup - Beauty by Angelique Martinez
Bridal Gown - Dress the Population
Bridal Boutique - Neiman Marcus
Bride’s Shoes - Badgley Mischka
Bride’s Ring - John Thomas Jewelers
Bridesmaids Dresses - Nordstorm
Groom + Groomsmen Attire - Bert and Jess
Groom’s Ring - James Avery Artisan Jewelry
Catering - Walter Burke Catering
Rentals - AA Events and Tents
Officiant - Mike Bohny
Music - Ryan Montano
Photographer - Carissa
Assistant - Jacqueline A.

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Jake + Carly, a Dazzling La Posada Wedding

Pacific Northwest hunnies Jake and Carly waited several years to tie the knot, but when they finally made it official this May, it was a dream beyond dreams. These cuties brought the most chic, elegant garden-inspired celebration to the heart of the Southwest and we’re the biggest fans of it all.

Carly and Jake first met almost a decade ago while they were both attending journalism school in Chicago and very quickly fell for each other. After moving to Washington D.C. for several years, these babes packed up everything and moved all the way to Portland, OR on the other side of the country. During their roadtrip to the West Coast, Carly and Jake just happened to pass through Santa Fe and immediately fell in love with The City Different (but more on that later!). Jake and Carly got engaged in March of 2020 (right as the pandemic was starting) and began planning their wedding from home.

While they were envisioning their big day, Jake and Carly remembered how much they adored Santa Fe and ultimately decided that there was no where else they’d rather get hitched. Two years after their engagement, these cuties finally got their amazing celebration with some of the most unreal details around. With the magic of Just Lovely Weddings and Darling Details Rentals, Carly and Jake’s day was gorgeous and seamless from start to finish. The angels from Viva Flora created a ceremony chuppah unlike any we’ve seen before and Funky Olive Designs created an invitation suite and paper goods straight from heaven. We loved catching the last few rays of sunlight with these angels as they danced in the middle of a little Santa Fe street. Every inch of this day was a true celebration of love, beauty, and pure joy. We’re forever drooling over all the little touches Carly and Jake brought to their wildly beautiful spring afternoon.

We’re forever the biggest fans of the sweetest lovers and all of the pretty wedding day details, cheers to married life Carly and Jake!!!

Vendors
Venue - La Posada de Santa Fe
Planning + Coordination - Just Lovely Weddings
Rentals - Darling Details Rentals
Florals - Viva Flora
Ribbon - Wildly Collected
Invitations + Paper Goods - Funky Olive Design
Rings - Malka Diamonds
Hair - Jewel Hair Design
Makeup - Alanna of Betty Rose by Alanna
Bridal Gown - Stephan Yearick
Bridal Boutique - Dimitras Bridal
Bride’s Shoes - Badgley Mishcka
Bridesmaids Dresses - Birdy Grey + Reformation
Groom’s Attire - Indochino
Cake - Chocolate Maven
Band - Klezmer Band
DJ - Tony of Cutmaster Music
Lead Photographer - Ashley
Second Photographer - Emily
Assistant - Jaclyn

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Jojo + Nhi, a Breathtaking Cancun Wedding

If there were ever two souls that were meant to be together, we would say Nhi and Jojo are them. These angels took their love story to the next level down in Cancun, Mexico with a celebration truly unparalleled by anything we’ve witnessed before.

Jojo and Nhi met way back in 2018 through mutual friends at a downtown block party in Albuquerque, NM and since that fateful night, these two have been crushing on each other so freaking hard. Over the years they continued to fall more and more in love with one another, and eventually started a new chapter when Jojo proposed Nhi in 2021.

Knowing how much they wanted a wedding that reflected some many of the things they love, including travel, Nhi and Jojo took the party to Finest Playa Mujeres in Cancun and let’s just say this late May soirée was one for the books. True to her elegant, effortless style, Nhi’s wedding gown and cape, whipped up by the one and only Terese Rose Designs, was the perfect mix of modern and luxe vibes. And if this angel couldn’t be any more stunning, Nhi and her girls also did all of their own hair and makeup (we need them to teach us their ways asap). After an emotional first look, the most incredible ceremony (complete with a “shot boy” passing out shooters down the aisle and music by Drake), and of course dreamy romantics surrounded by the most stunning tropical surroundings, Jojo and Nhi topped of their wedding with an all night PARTY. With the most incredible mix by our fave dude Tony of Cutmaster Music, these lovebirds ushered in married life in the most unreal way possible.

We are so deeply enamored by not only Jojo and Nhi’s commitment and love for one another, but by the incredible sense of community these two have formed with all of their friends and family from both near and far. Forever the biggest fans of these babes and the way they let their love shed light on everyone they know.

Vendors
Venue + Florals + Catering - Finest Playa Mujeres
Hair + Makeup - by bride + friends
Bridal Gown + Cape - Terese Rose Designs
Bride’s Shoes - Lulus + Nike
Bride’s Engagement Ring - Brilliant Earth
Bridesmaid Dresses - Beginning Boutique
Groom + Groomsmen Attire - Generation Tux
Officiant - Princess Gervacio of Infinity Vows
Rentals + Decor - Velvet Event Design
DJ - Tony of Cutmaster Music
Photographer - Alicia
Assistant - Lindsay

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Taylor + Eliza, a Timelessly Romantic La Fonda on the Plaza Wedding

Early this spring, Los Angeles lovers Eliza and Taylor journeyed to Santa Fe to officially begin the next chapter of their lives together. This gorgeous April day truly felt suspended in time as these two soulmates celebrated the first moments of marriage together.

These hunnies met in the most modern way via Hinge nearly 8 years ago and even though Taylor was uncharacteristically late for their first date (a fact Eliza will never let him live down!), they’ve been smitten ever since. Over the years, Eliza and Taylor grew as both people and as partners, making their love for each other and for life even stronger. While staying at their vintage trailer way out in the California desert during the lockdown of 2020, Taylor and Eliza decided that they were ready to make their love a forever thing (they even proposed to each other with ring pops during this trip!). Shortly after returning home, Taylor surprised Eliza with a real engagement ring during dinner on their apartment’s balcony.

True to their carefree, yet graceful nature, Taylor and Eliza curated a Santa Fe wedding that was both perfectly modern, yet utterly timeless. From their authentic vintage postcards used for table numbers to their effortless style (take a peek at Taylor’s green suit paired with Eliza’s unreal bridal gown) to incorporating a Southern musician into their day, these two created a day so very unlike anything we’ve ever laid eyes on before. We especially loved how Eliza and Taylor paid tribute to the Tewa people and their ancient land, Oga Po'geh, that present-day Santa Fe sits on during their ceremony.

Taylor and Eliza couldn’t have dreamed up a more genuinely stunning day than this little piece of heaven. We’re forever in it for magical days and the lovers that make them happen.

Vendors
Venue - La Fonda on the Plaza
Planning + Coordination - Just Lovely Weddings
Florals - Floriography Flowers
Rentals - Darling Details Rentals
Invitations + Paper Goods - Reb Peters Letterpress
Hair - Amy of A.Salon Santa Fe
Makeup - Ambra of A.Salon Santa Fe
Bridal Gown - Scout Bridal
Bridal Boutique - Lovely Bride Los Angeles
Bride’s Veil - Ofrenda Studio
Groom’s Attire - High Society
Cake - Maggie’s Wedding Cakes
Coozie Cartoon Design - The Doozies
Officiant - Jean Hooper
Cocktail Hour Music - Dylan Earl
DJ - Desert Disco Music
Lead Photographer - Alicia
Second Photographer - Bri. K
Assistant - Lexie

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography