Wedding Inspo - Pampas Grass

We’ve always had a soft spot for that soft, flowy, ever so subtlety-netural toned plant known as pampas grass, so when this pretty little plant started to take off in the wedding world, we were absolutely thrilled to capture it even more!

Originating from Southern American countries including Chile, Argentina, and Brazil, pampas grass was first introduced to the United States in Santa Barbara, California in the mid 1800s. And while this plant can sometimes push out other vegetation, it still manages to be extremely beautiful, unique, and very photogenic. Besides its common golden-yellow hue, pampas grass can also grow in colors from silvery-white to a soft pink (two shades that we want to see up close and personal).

Over the past few seasons, we’ve seen more brides and grooms take advantage of this versatile plant in their wedding decor. From using it as an accents in bridal bouquets and boutonnieres to subtlety placing it in reception centerpieces to adorning floral headpieces with it to letting it take center stage in both ceremony arches and aisle arrangements, the range of of what pampas grass can do truly seems unlimited!

We have a feeling that this interesting plant is here to stay for a few more seasons (and hopefully forever in the wedding world) and honestly we can’t wait to see what our couples do with it next. Long live pampas grass and all the bohemian vibes it encompasses on wedding days!

Featured Florists
Renegade Floral
Viva Flora
Albuquerque Florist
Floriography Flowers
Forth & Floral
A Beautiful Theme
Gaia Stvdio
Blue Ridge Blossoms
Placed by Polito

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

Conner + Laura, a Winter Wedding at Los Poblanos

We closed off our 2019 season at our home away from home & the always magical Los Poblanos with long time sweethearts, Conner and Laura! From their beautiful nuptials at the historic San Felipe de Neri Church, in the heart of Old Town, to the absolute PARTY they threw at Los Poblanos, this magical winter day was absolute perfection.

Long before they said “I Do”, Conner and Laura met in high school right here in Albuquerque. Laura always had a little crush on Conner, who shared the same friend group with her, but nothing came of it until they both attended the University of New Mexico. Conner finally admitted that the crush vibes were mutual and they’ve been together ever since (a little over 8 years to be exact!). After college, and a few years of long distance love, these two landed jobs in Portland, Oregon where they now work for the same digital/social media company! To round off their already amazing relationship, Conner proposed at Los Poblanos in October of 2018 with not only a ring, but a puppy too (!).

Their pretty November day had a ton of subtle, genuine touches and intentional details. They chose to only invite people that they both knew personally to give their wedding a very intimate feel (which we adore!), and include accents that weren’t too sappy or over the top. From snowy romantics to incredibly fun bridal party moments to one of the prettiest floral installations we’ve ever seen, this day was full of so many things we love.

Conner and Laura, your day was the best way to finish off an amazing season, cheers to so many more years of love (and more puppies!).

Venues - San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Coordination - Chelsea Martinez
Stationary - Minted
Florals - Desert Flower Co
Hair + MUA - Genica Lee
Bridal Gown - David’s Bridal
Cocktail Hour Music - Kevin Heig
DJ - Complete Weddings and Events
Lead Photographer - Bre
Second Photographer - Cameron

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Michael + Sarah, a Festive La Fonda Wedding

This October, we got to round off our big weddings with an extremely special day with Texas lovers, Michael and Sarah. And while they pulled out all the stops for their friends and family, these two babes also knew how to make this gorgeous day fun and full of love!

Sarah kicked off the day in the beyond heavenly bridal suite at La Fonda on the Plaza where she popped champagne with an entire group of her girlfriends! Her and Michael shared a few tender moments on the sublime staircase during their first look before heading down the through plaza to First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe for their ceremony. After making it last name official, these two were showered in confetti and led by a mariachi parade back up to their reception. We snagged a few precious golden hour moments with these babes for some incredibly sweet romantics in the pretty Santa Fe light.

Their reception was full of dreamy details, from gorgeous fall florals by Artichokes and Pomegranates to a stunning rose-adorned by Maggie’s Wedding Cakes to an all night dance party with live music. There wasn’t a moment of this day that went absolute perfection!

We adored every second of hanging out with Michael and Sarah, becoming irl besties with these two was the sweetest part of the whole day! Cheers lovers, we love you both!!!

Vendors
Venue - First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe + La Fonda on the Plaza
Florals - Artichokes and Pomegranates
Invitations - Minted
Hair - Briana Eve Hair Design
Rings - Lindsey Leigh Jewelry
Bridal Gown - Allure Bridals
Bridal Boutique - Absolute Bridal (Midland, TX)
Bride’s Shoes - Badgley Mischka
Cake - Maggie’s Wedding Cakes
Mariachis - Absolute Entertainment
Videography - Shutter Freek
Lead Photographer - Ashley
Second Photographer - Cameron

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Jordan + KC, a Cristo Rey and La Fonda Wedding

Fall weddings in Santa Fe are ALWAYS next level so we were beyond grateful when Jordan and KC asked us to capture their big day in New Mexico’s beautiful capital! A stunning ceremony at the ever historic Cristo Rey Catholic Church right off of the plaza, followed by the best party ever at La Fonda made this day sooo freaking amazing!!

They always say that you find love where you least expect it and Jordan + KC’s story brings that truth to the light. About 5 years ago, KC spotted Jordan at a local gym in Santa Fe and knew that she just had to get this hunk’s attention! She was leaving with a close friend (who happened to be a guy, but just a guy friend KC assures) and not wanting Jordan to mistake her friend for her boyfriend, KC snuck a cute little note with her phone number into Jordan’s gym locker! The rest is history because these lovers have been together ever since (ladies, let KC be your inspo for making the first move in 2020!) .

Fast forward to fall 2018 and these lovers were on a trip in Austin, TX for KC’s 30th birthday when Jordan surprised her with a proposal. He made sure that all of they friends were there for this major surprise!

One year later, Jordan and KC made it last name official with the prettiest, yet incredibly meaningful Santa Fe celebration. Opting out of a first look, these two got ready with their closest friends and then started off the day with an intimate ceremony at Cristo Rey Catholic Church (the same parish that KC was baptized at). We’ll (probably) never get over Jorden’s reaction to KC walking down the aisle or the unique beauty of this special church. We snuck off with these two for lots of dreamy romantics in some of our all-time favorite Santa Fe spots before capturing them twirling away on La Fonda’s terrace during blue hour. And if these babes couldn’t be even more fun, they not only danced to “Diamonds and Twine” by Ryan Hurd for their first dance, but they kicked off the party with a SECOND first dance to “All My Life” by KC n JoJo (pretty clever huh?!).

We can’t get enough of these genuine, kind, downright beautiful human beings! Jordan and KC, thank you for reminding us of why we love this sweet gig, we love capturing love!!! Cheers to many more years of being one of Santa Fe’s hottest couples!!! #KCnJoJoSayIDo

Vendors
Venues - Cristo Rey Catholic Church + La Fonda on the Plaza
Florals - Renegade Floral
Invitations + Signage - Minted
MUA - Marisa Lux Makeup
Hair - Chic Boutique by Julia and Krista Peterson
Bridal Gown - Lillian West
Bridal Boutique - The Dressing Room West
Bride’s Shoes - Vince Camuto from BHLDN
Gift Book - Love Book Online
Custom Rings - deBella Jewelry
Bridesmaid Dresses - Birdy Grey
Bridesmaids Gifts - Michael Kors + Birkenstock
Groom + Groomsmen Suits - Hockerty
Ties + Pocket Squares - The Tie Bar
Shoes - Cole Haan
DJ - John Edwards
Cake - Cake Odyssey
Lead Photographer - Alicia
Second Photographer - Bre
Assistants - Jaclyn + Taylor

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography