While our wedding seasons are always filled with the most gorgeous, larger-than-life celebrations, we are simply enamored with stunning, intimate weddings. These quaint little days have such a hold on us that we simply had to give all of the reasons why choosing a tiny wedding could be the dreamiest decision of all.
1) Intention
While we love that big weddings help everyone invited feel included, there’s something about just a handful of the most important people in your life gathering to celebrate your love. For intimate weddings, you and your babe get to be more intentional with the time you spend with your loved ones and soak in all the joy.
2) Location
We know that large, traditional weddings can take place anywhere in the world, but a tiny wedding can make it even easier to travel to a remote location with your favorite people. By narrowing down the guest list to a small group, planning becomes easier and you’ll feel less guilty about your loved ones traveling for your celebration. Addtionally, some of the sweetest locations out there can sometimes only manage to accommodate a handful of guests, making an intimate wedding ideal.
3) Money
One of the biggest issues that couples run into when planning a wedding is the question of budget. However, by only inviting a select amount of guests, you can focus on spending money on the elements that are the most important to you and your lover, as opposed to paying for dinner for one hundred guests or more or spending money on elements that may not be important to you. In doing this, you’ll also have extra money for your honeymoon, future home, or your next big adventure.
4) Style
When it comes to large weddings, couples can sometimes feel obligated to follow the latest trends from social media. Yet when it comes to intimate weddings, you’ll feel less pressure to show off for social media and be more likely to let your own personal style shine through, making it a day that’s true to you.
5) Timing
While most big weddings can go on for eight hours or more, an intimate wedding can be shorter (and even sweeter sometimes). By cutting down time in your day, you can have more time with guests, more time to enjoy your day, and more time to revel in all of the love with your partner.
Featured Love Stories
Justin + Olivia at Pecos National Monument
Laura + Brian at Hotel Chaco
Kristen + Stephen in at a Private Estate Santa Fe
Mariel + Kyle at Many Feathers Ranch in Taos
Kim + Daniel at White Sands National Park
Sophia + Andrew at Adobe and Pines Inn
Julia + Jason at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Sam + Nicky at Inn of the Five Graces
Weddings + Elopements by Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Wedding Inspo - a Colorfully Joyful Indian Wedding in New Mexico
There’s truly no better way to kick off our fall wedding seasons than with a colorful Indian wedding in the heart of Albuquerque. This Septmber day was beyond stunning and truthfully had the most incredible, joyous energy.
Through the incredible styling of Heirlooms Design, Floriography Flowers, and Darling Details Rentals, this magical day was brought to life. From its vibrant color palette to its endlessly fun vibe, this wedding was one that cannot be beat. And to top it off, our friends at Something Ginger made this dream couple even more radiant.
We can’t get enough of this beautiful Sunday afternoon, bring on all the electrically gorgeous celebrations!
Vendors
Venue - Sandia Golf Club
Planning + Coordination - Heirlooms Design
Florals - Floriography Flowers
Hair + Makeup - Something Ginger
Bride’s Attire - Kynah
Bride’s Jewelry - Reemat Designs
Groom’s Attire - Suit Supply
Rentals + Signage - Darling Details
Cake - Cake Fetish
DJ - Revolve Mobile Disco
Photo Team - Arielei + Bri K. + Lexi
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Wedding Inspo - Incredibly Elegant Weddings
If there’s one type of wedding we’re consistently enamored with, its elegant, black and white weddings. These stunning celebrations bring in all the classic wedding details everyone knows and loves alongside so many modern details to obsess over.
Whether these weddings take place in the heart of a divine garden or way up on a mountain top, there’s truly something for every lover to dream of. We adore seeing classic gown styles with next level florals and the latest ring designs alongside chic cake designs. There’s so dang much to love about elegant weddings, we’re not sure we’ll ever fully get over them.
Scroll through to be completely swept away by these unreal days!
Featured Love Stories
Jessa + Matthew at Bishop’s Lodge
Taylor + Jaxon at a Private Estate
J.Michael + Victoria at La Fonda on the Plaza
Isaac + Joe at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Maria + Marc at Four Seasons Santa Fe
Parrish + John at La Posada de Santa Fe
Weddings by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Wedding Inspo - Gorgeous A Line Wedding Gowns
As our wedding season progresses, we find ourselves continually overwhelmed with all of the beauty that we get to witness on a regular basis. And when it comes to bridal gowns, beauty is in no short supply. We keep falling in love with the ever stunning silouehette of a-line gowns and its not hard to see why.
Whether they featured simple designs or intricate details, this style of wedding gown has always been a fan favorite. From the ever-classic square necklines to the most stunning beading, a-line gowns will forever be one of the most universally adored gown styles.
We can’t wait to photograph even more of these gorgeous gowns, but until then here’s a few of our latest favorites!
Featured Designers
Jenny Yoo
Watters
Alyssa Kristin
Pronovias
Vow’d Weddings
Lauren Elaine
Flora Bridal
Catherine Deane
Willowby
J. Crew
Vera Wang
BHLDN
Martina Liana
Weddings + Elopements by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Wedding Inspo - Unique Wedding Signage
From the beginning of wedding ceremonies, all the way through receptions, divine wedding signage is always one of the first things that catch our eyes. Over the past few seasons our couples have upped the ante in terms of signage design and uniqueness and we’re downright obsessed.
From traditional welcome signs adorned with florals to glass seating charts with custom calligraphy, neon signs, custom LED signs and neon sign art, wedding signage has become beyond elevated. We’re already in love with all of the latest designs we’ve captured and we’re certain that even more beauty awaits.
Featured Designers + Creatives
Darling Details Rentals
Christiansen Creative
Minted Weddings
Funky Olive Design
Natalie Soud Studio
Pennysmiths Paper
August and White Designs
Etsy
RK Creative Design
Seventy Six Studio
Create Inflate Decorate
Weddings by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Wedding Inspo - Dreamy Bouquets
If there’s one thing we’re smitten with every single wedding day, its bouquets. We’ve seen some of the dreamiest little floral beauties of all time and, dang, are they forever on our minds.
Whether they’re little and minimalist, big and bold, or a delicate balance of both, bouquets of all sizes have our hearts. From the classic all-white creations to the vibrant modern designs, bouquets never fail to be breathtakingly timeless.
This season is sure to bring even more bouquets for us to fall in love with, but for now we’re still reveling in some many of the stunners from the past.
Featured Florists
Renegade Floral
Floriography Flowers
A Beautiful Theme
Wandering Poppy
Florectia Flowers
Violeta’s
Floral Elegance Weddings
Wild Bunches
Artichokes and Pomegrantaes
Bagels’ Florals
Viva Flora
La Flora Floristry
Botanica Floral Design
Two Baroque Girls
Silver Stem Floral
Piglet Fontaine
Elite Flowers by Albuquerque Florist
Velvet Event Design
Wedding + Elopements by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Wedding Inspo - Divine Wedding Cakes
Whether you’re a big fan of wedding traditions or super into doing things your own way, there’s no denying just how sweet wedding cakes (and cake cutting) can be. Our couples teamed up with some of the most spectacular bakers of all time to dream up wedding day creations we’re still marveling over to this day.
From the classic floral stunners to the stunning desert inspired beauties to the pressed flower cuties to the minimalist, modern showstoppers, all of these cakes left us pining for more. We love seeing new cake trends mixed in with old classics and we know that the 2023 season is going to bring even more of these gorgeous confections.
Cheers to having your cake and eating it too, wedding cakes like these ones reign supreme in our hearts.
Featured Bakers
Maggie’s Wedding Cakes
Chocolate Maven
Planty Sweet
Three Baby Birds Baking
Simply Sweet by Darci
Toothache Cakery
The French Pastry Shop
Mila’s Mesa
Indulgence Bakery and Cafe
Figs and Honey Cake Co
A Cake Odyssey
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
2022, a Year with the ALP Team
2022 was truly a year filled with the deepest amounts of love, unparalleled connections, and unforgettable humans who we were lucky enough to cross paths with on wedding days and beyond.
This year took us everywhere and back again, from Sin City to Mexican beaches to the heart of Texas Hill Country to all over The Land of Enchantment, leaving us surrounded with wonder and adoration. We know that the new year will bring even more places, even more breathtaking weddings, and even more love stories, but for now we’ll continue to revel in all that this year gave us.
Here are our favorite moments of this year, see you in 2023 lovers.
Weddings + Elopements by Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Wedding Inspo - Fall Weddings
As the temperatures begin to drop and the world around us turns to soft shades of orange, we know that fall wedding season is just around the corner. Besides being the busiest time of the year for us, autumn holds so much promise and beauty for our team as we journey out to capture all of the nuptials taking place amid the gently changing season.
From the moody and romantic fêtes to the more subtle and easy-spirited days, weddings in the fall always bring something extra special to the mix. Whether its florals in all hues of yellow and brown or the mystical light of an autumn sunset at the end of a stunning wedding day, weddings at this time of year always bring us full circle in a perfect mix of nostalgia and inspiration.
We’re so thrilled for all of the love stories to be captured at this incredibly special time, we know that we’re going to lean into this fall in the best way possible.
Featured Love Stories
Will + Jill at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Stuart + Kelly at Camp Hideaway Retreat
Ysidro + Celestina at Casa Perea Art Space
Ethan + Leila At Hacienda Doña Andrea
Andrew + Deanna at Hotel Andaluz
Brad + Kenna at Old Town Farm
Maria at Terese Rose Studios
Will + Lindsay at Pecos National Historical Site
Luke + Regan at Race and Religious
Andrew + Shay at a Private Estate
Dylan + Crystal in Nob Hill
S + C at a Private Estate
Jaclyn at White Mesa
Michael + Sarah at La Fonda on the Plaza
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
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
Chris + Lauren, a Heavenly Las Vegas Wedding at The Neon Museum
Every single season we get to capture some of the most magical days ever, but when fellow wedding vendor Lauren, who also happens to be one of the most angelic humans on earth asked us to photograph her dream day in Las Vegas we knew it would be a celebration for the ages.
Chris and Lauren first met many moons ago, yet from the very start, they knew their connection was beyond special. Over the years, these hunnies’ love for one another and for all of their shared passions grew, from traveling to loving on their sweet fur baby, Señor, to spending their weekends together (even if it included working on dreamy wedding days for Lauren’s business, Just Lovely Weddings). Finally, this little fairytale was topped off when Chris proposed to Lauren with the dreamiest ring we’ve ever laid eyes on.
These lovers knew that Las Vegas, one of their favorite places to travel to, would be the most magical place to say “ I do” and started planning the most gorgeous wedding of all time. Lauren and Chris wanted to include all of their favorite Sin City spots, from The Neon Museum to the Plaza Hotel to the Vegas Strip and damn, did they do the most flawless job creating a perfectly unforgettable day. By making sure that every single moment of their sweet February day encompassed so many personal and intentional details, Lauren and Chris brought an unbelievable amount of joy, honesty, and endearment to all of their loved ones in attendance.
We could go on forever about how the perfect Lauren’s bridal glam was (because she was absolutely angelic from head to toe) or how astonishing their vows at The Neon Museum were to witness (everyone was in tears!) or even how starstruck we were by the vintage Cadillac Lauren and Chris got to cruise around in (it was unreal!), but what made this day so special was how palpable the love between these two souls really is. As Lauren said so perfectly in her vows to Chris, “being with you is like listening to all of my favorite songs at the same time”, and this weekend was really like watching a film with the most impeccable playlist. The Las Vegas Strip might have roughly 12,000,000 lights, but the love felt on this day shone even brighter, and that is truly the most incredible part of it all.
Cheers to making it official in the most dazzling locations, we’ll cherish this day with Lauren + Chris forever and ever.
These angels were recently featured on Green Wedding Shoes, follow the link below to see the beauty:
Lauren + Chris Green Wedding Shoes
Vendors
Prep + First Look Locations - Paris Hotel + Linq Hotel + Plaza Hotel
Ceremony Venue - The Neon Museum
Reception Venue - Carmine’s Las Vegas
Planning + Coordination - Just Lovely Weddings
Florals - A Beautiful Theme
Stationary + Paper Goods - Minted + Basic Invite
Custom Maps - Heather Romano Art
Hair - Santi Hair
Makeup - Moriah Enriquez
Bridal Gown - Jenny Yoo
Bridal Boutique - BHLDN
Bridal Cape/Wings - La Voile Rose
Bride’s Crown - Twigs and Honey
Bride’s Jewelry - Kendra Scott
Bridal Sash - David’s Bridal
Las Vegas Earrings - Dos Femmes
Bride’s Reception Dress - Baltic Born
Bride’s Reception Earrings - Taylor Shaye Designs
Bride’s Heels + Boots - Sam Edelman + Steve Madden
Engagement Ring - Rings by Irina
Ring Box - The Mrs Box
Groom + Groomsmen Attire - Suits Unlimited
Officiant - Paul Martinez of De Novo Pastoral
Ceremony Music - Kristie Smith
Welcome Sign + Name Cards - Darling Details Rentals
Velvet Reception Napkins - BBJ Linen
Photographer - Alicia
Assistant - Jaclyn
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Wedding Inspo - Groom Style 5th Edition
Every season we’re in awe of all the dreamy details our couples pull out for their special day and we’re continually impressed by our amazing grooms. From the most casual celebrations to the elegant, black-tie affairs, these guys always know how to nail the perfect style.
Whether its a simple blue suit for a backyard wedding or a sharp black tux for an elevated soirée, groom style never ever fails to absolutely wow us. Last season we saw some of the most incredible wedding day looks around, including a dreamy red velvet blazer, stunning bolo ties, and even the sleekest white sneakers (!!!).
We’re so excited to see all the new levels our grooms our bound to take their style to this season, cheers to doing the damn thing in style!!!
Featured Tux + Suit Designers
The Black Tux
Indochino
J. Hilburn
Suit Supply
Hawes and Curtis
Banana Republic
Jos A. Bank
Don Morphy
Michael Andrew Bespoke
Suits Unlimited
Ralph Lauren
Label Clothing
Men’s Wearhouse
Weddings + Elopement by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
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
2021, a Year with ALP
After the truly life changing year the was 2020, we knew that this year was going to be incredibly special as the world finally opened back up for big weddings and celebrations of all kinds. Our 2021 couples filled our cups to the brim with the must stunning days that we’ll cherish for seasons to come.
If going back to a full wedding season wasn’t exciting enough for us, we were also beyond lucky to travel to so many gorgeous new locations this year. From the vast wine country of Austin to the dreamy mountains of Taos to the ever mystic Ghost Ranch to all the new little spaces in Santa Fe, our scenery was far from the ordinary. On top of this, so many of our couples were finally able to celebrate with all of their friends and family, an experience that we will never take for granted ever again.
Cheers to all the new adventures with the best couples in the most stellar of places, we can’t wait for all that 2022 is sure to bring our way.
Places the ALP Team Visited in 2021
White Sands National Park (Alamagordo, NM)
Bishop’s Lodge Resort (Santa Fe, NM)
Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Farm (Albuquerque, NM)
Four Seasons Santa Fe (Santa Fe, NM)
Camp Lucy (Dripping Springs, NM)
Ghost Ranch (Abiquiu, NM)
White Mesa (Rio Rancho, New Mexico)
La Posdada de Santa Fe (Santa Fe, NM)
Lighthouse Studio (Albuquerque, NM)
Camino Real Ranch (Austin, TX)
Breckenridge (Colorado)
Race and Religious (New Orleans, LA)
Hacienda Doña Andrea de Santa Fe (Cerillos, NM)
The Seraphim House (New Orleans, LA)
The Stakeout Taos (Taos, NM)
Sandia Foothills (Albuquerque, NM)
Taos Ski Valley (Taos, NM)
Sandia Resort (Albuquerque, NM)
La Fonda on the Plaza (Santa Fe, NM)
Tingley Beach (Albuquerque, NM)
Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town (Albuquerque, NM)
Sandia Mountains (Tijeras, NM)
Angel Fire (New Mexico)
La Mesita Ranch (Santa Fe, NM)
Hotel Andaluz (Albuquerque, NM)
Inn and Spa at Loretto (Santa Fe, NM)
El Malpais National Monument (Grants, NM)
Hotel St. Francis (Santa Fe, NM)
Farm and Table (Albuquerque, NM)
Ten Thousand Waves Resort (Santa Fe, NM)
Pecos National Historic Site (Pecos, NM)
Weddings + Engagements by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Wedding Inspo - Bouquet Inspo Third Edition
No matter what kind of celebration we’re capturing, we know that there’s guaranteed to be some variety of magical florals involved. For us, bouquets always take the cake on wedding and elopement days, these beauties say so much about a couple, their nuptials, and their love story.
From the tiniest blooms to the biggest florals, bouquets are always one of our favorite details. Whether they’re dainty and soft or bold and bright, bouquets know how to steal the show. We love seeing our couples chose the most elegant, classic florals or even opting for something modern, colorful, and completely out-of-the-box.
2021’s bouquets were the downright dreamiest, we can’t wait to see what 2022 and beyond have in store for our floral-loving hearts!!!!
Featured Florists
Renegade Floral
Manmade and Sage
Bagels Florals
Floral Fetish
A Beautiful Theme
Mini Falls Farms
Floral Elegance
Floriography Flowers
La Flora Floristry
Viva Flora
Two Baroque Girls
Whim Hospitality
Noble Floral
The Flower Company
Stems of Austin
Good Seed Floral
Rose Rebels Floral Design
Foraged Santa Fe
Florecita Flowers
Albuquerque Florist
Something Special with Flowers
Weddings + Elopements by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
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
Wedding Inspo - Classic Weddings
When it comes to wedding styles, we have the biggest space in our hearts for all things boho, minimalist, and currently on-trend, but we can’t lie when we say that we adore classic, chic celebrations so freaking much. We love the way that classic weddings perfectly blend the past and the present for the most elegant nuptials ever.
Besides just being obsessed with the sleek, romantic moments of classic weddings (e.g. the pristine black and white details, the simple florals, and the hints of glam), we are in love with how they can happen just about anywhere, Whether its on a ranch in Texas Hill County, in the middle of bustling downtown Albuquerque, at a quiet and tucked-away lavender farm in the North Valley, in the heart of historic Santa Fe, or even in the middle of nowhere in Southern New Mexico, classic weddings take on new life no matter the setting. These timeless days are the weddings we always reflect back on with so much nostalgia and love, their sheer elegance is always enough to take out breath away.
We’re so dang ready for even more of these divine, sophisticated days here in the Southwest and beyond. Bring on all the graceful beauty and all the opulent details.
Real Life Love Stories
Herbie + Kelsey at Ginger Ranch (Fredericksburg, TX)
Andrew + Deanna at Hotel Andaluz (Albuquerque, NM)
Derek + Brigitte at La Fonda on the Plaza (Santa Fe, NM)
Eric + Lauren at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm (Albuquerque, NM)
Trey + Clara at Peter Hurd House (San Patricio, NM)
Kirk + Taylor at Loretto Chapel and La Fonda on the Plaza (Santa Fe, NM)
Weddings by Alicia, Ashley, Bre, and the ALP Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Embracing the Seasons for Your Wedding,
*A guest editorial blog contributed by Kiera Dean*
Sometimes it seems as though everyone has a summer wedding, but booking your wedding around a certain season is not always possible. Not only that, but you may want to plan your wedding based on your own favorite season. If you adore the winter or thrive in the spring, you can still create a gorgeous wedding.
Are you looking for some fun and easy ways to incorporate the seasons into your wedding planning? Read on to discover more.
Spring
A spring wedding can be perfect, though you cannot rely on the weather. It might be dazzling sunshine, a little chilly, or you may even get some snow. Whatever the weather, you can embrace the colors of spring. Pretty pastels will be the order of the day, combined with deeper berry accents to offset the gentleness. You can plan to have your photographs outside, but you probably do not want to organize an outdoor reception at this time of year. Instead, bring some soft floral accents indoors to give that spring fling feeling wherever you are.
Summer
A popular time to book your wedding, when planning for summer you will want to be outdoors as much as possible. Choose a boho theme and head to the woodlands or fields for an outdoor wedding, hiring a gazebo to combine the best of indoors and outdoors for your reception. Remember that, for summer weddings, cute little touches like having an ice cream van at your reception and serving a lighter meal are a great idea in the warmer weather.
Autumn
Plan to start your autumn wedding earlier in the day if you want to take advantage of those beautiful colours outdoors. You can have fun with the color scheme of an autumn wedding, as nature provides you with such a rich color palette as it is. Either lean into it by accentuating your bridesmaids’ dresses and decorations with rich oranges, plums and reds, or go for a gentler option with soft, more neutral caramels and apricots. This will look lovely as a bouquet, which you can combine with real autumnal foliage for a unique twist.
Winter
A winter wedding might not be at the top of everyone’s list, but if you happen to get that magical winter wonderland with real snow nothing is more enchanting! It’s risky to plan for real snow to fall, but you can opt for an immersive wintery theme that will make guests feel like they’re in Narnia! Go for fully Christmas vibes with rich reds and golds to accent your wedding dress and decorations, or keep it chic with silvery sparkles. You can also get away with serving food that is a little warmer and cozier.
Don’t forget to think about timings – the amount of daylight you get during the winter is drastically reduced, so you need to factor this into your photo schedule.
Feeling the seasonal inspiration? Whatever time of year you decide to tie the knot, you can turn your wedding into a beautiful reflection of you.
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2020 - Moments with Alicia Lucia Photography
2020 was by far one of the most challenging years our team has ever faced, yet through all the difficult descisons and make-or-break moments, we still found the light on the other side of it all.
After an intense global pandemic forced our weddings and shoots to a screeching halt, we weren’t sure what to do, but somehow we found a new path and gained a better perspective on our lives, our business, and our community. We found new ways to capture weddings/elopements and support our couples as they navigated this insane year. And we also found even more opportunities to create beauty through styled shoots and portrait sessions. If one thing is sure, 2020 reminded us of why we set out to do what we do in the first place: love. Watching love win over and over and over again this year, despite all of the odds was something to behold. And we once again fell in love with with what we have the immense privilege of doing, capturing those undeniably beautiful moments of pure joy.
The biggest thank you from the bottom of our hearts goes out to every single couple, family, and individual who continually put their trust in us during a year where everything was uncertain, yet everything mattered even more. And to all of our vendor friends, thank you for riding this one out with us, we’ve never had so much faith in the wedding community as we do right here and now.
No year will ever be quite like 2020, and while we’re grateful to see beacons of hope at start of the new year, we’re forever be grateful for the year that gave us all a chance to start anew and to believe in the magic that is love.
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