Alex + Shannon, an Iconic Hotel Parq Central Wedding

Lovers Shannon and Alex started their new chapter in the most mesmerizing of ways at the historic Hotel Parq Central in the heart of Downtown Albuquerque. These babes knew just how to celebrate their once-in-a-lifetime kind of love on the most magical summer evening.

Alex and Shannon originally met in college when they were both art students at The University of New Mexico. Even though Alex called Shannon the wrong name (Samantha), she still agreed to go on their first date. After many hours talking over coffee (over the course of many dates) and endless games of 20 Questions, these two knew that they had discovered something extremely special in one another. Over the last few years together, Shannon and Alex have cultivated a life together based on love, light, and a deep sense of adoration for all of their loved ones.

These hunnies enchanted everyone this July with an elegant, modern, and completely stunning wedding. From their colorful florals and disco ball accents to Shannon’s divinely chic bridal style to the most killer playlist (complete with Sade, Beyonce, and Kendrick!), these two took every last element of their nuptials to the next level. We loved the way these lovers did things that were true to themselves, including walking down the aisle together (which made for the most emotional moment) to both Alex and Shannon having an outfit change for their reception (just look at Shannon’s sparkly party dress and Alex’s vibrant shirt) to showing everyone an extremely special skateboarding video that Alex made for Shannon. This day was full of the deepest love, joy, and excitement for two souls who are so clearly meant for each other.

Bring on all the couples who know how to bring the party and who aren’t afraid to take their love to new heights.

Vendors
Venue - Hotel Parq Central
Coordination - Corazon Events
Florals - Albuquerque Florist Weddings
Invitations - Minted
Ring - Porter Gulch
Hair + Makeup - Something Ginger
Bridal Gown - Sarah Seven
Bridal Boutique - Lovely Bride Denver
Bride’s Reception + Reception Shoes - Vince Camuto
Reception Dress - Fame and Partners
Bridesmaid Dresses - Petal and Pup + Lulus + Reformation
Groom’s Attire - Jack Victor Official
Groomsmen Attire - Men’s Wearhouse
Cake - Simply Sweet by Darci
Disco Balls - Darling Details Rentals
DJ - Dream Factory Productions

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Miles + Kelley, a Moody Hyatt Tamaya Wedding

Right in the middle of our sunny, warm summer wedding season, we were lucky enough to capture Kelley and Miles’ moody, yet completely gorgeous day at Hyatt Tamaya. These lovebirds filled their sweet celebration with a whole lot of joy and romance.

Miles and Kelley first met almost a decade ago while playing sand volleyball and even though they may have been a little bit competitive with one another at first, sparks eventually flew between these cuties. These two began the most beautiful relationship filled with going on lots of adventures, helping each other through grad school, and falling more and more in love with one another. A few years down the line, Miles surprised Kelley by proposing at Disney World right in front of Sleeping Beauty’s Castle (extremely magical if we don’t say so ourselves). And to top it off, Kelley’s family from the East Coast was there to witness their incredibly special moment.

These babes knew that they wanted a wedding that reflected the natural beauty of the Southwest as well as one that gave off those elegantly classic vibes, so they headed just a little bit north to the iconic Hyatt Tamaya for the most stunning July day. From their dreamy ceremony under a gazebo to the most breathtaking romantics out in the desert, this day was full of everything that we adore about weddings. Every last second with Kelley and Miles was sweet, intentional, and downright divine.

Here’s to dream couples and dream days that keep us up on cloud nine for years to come!!!

Vendors
Venue - Hyatt Tamaya
Planning + Coordination - Just Lovely Weddings
Florals - Albuquerque Florist
Makeup - Ashley of Betty Rose by Alanna
Hair - Jayce of Betty Rose by Alanna
Bridal Gown - Wtoo by Watters
Bridal Boutique - BHLDN
Bride’s Shoes - Gianni Bini
Rentals + Decor - Darling Details Rentals
Officiant - Grant Harvey Jr
Cake - Whole Foods
Band - Diamond Empire Band
DJ - Dream Factory Productions
Lights - Black Swan Events
Photo Booth - NM Photo Booth

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

Jake + Becky, a Magical Ghost Ranch Wedding

Jake and Becky’s long awaited wedding at Ghost Ranch was an incredible celebration that we’ll truly never forget. These Austin angels brought the best of everything Southwestern glam to northern New Mexico for the most dreamy June day.

Many years before they became husband and wife, Jake and Becky first met in college at The University of Kansas. These two ended up sitting next to each other on their first day of college in a 1000 person lecture hall and have been inseparable ever since. Years later, Jake proposed to Becky with on the prettiest evening with their sweet pup Millie at Ziller Park in her hometown of Austin, TX. These cuties decided that Ghost Ranch was the perfect place to tie the knot after they had both spent lots of time in New Mexico together.

After planning (and then re-planning thanks to covid), Jake and Becky were finally able to start their next chapter together in The Land of Enchantment surrounded by all of their friends and family. They decided to use the colors of the desert and the beautiful expansiveness of Ghost Ranch shape their day. For their ceremony, these lovebirds chose Pot’s Hollow, a secluded area filled with cottonwood trees, to make their “I dos” extra romantic. After making it last name official, we got to roam around this mystical Southwestern landscape for the portraits of our dreams. To top it all off, our design and planning queen Just Lovely Weddings created the most beautiful reception tent filled with soft boho details, dreamy florals by Viva Flora, and the most magical atmosphere to party the night away

Vendors
Venue - Ghost Ranch
Planning + Coordination - Just Lovely Weddings
Rentals + Signage - Darling Details Rentals
Florals - Viva Flora
Paper Goods - Minted
Hair + MUA - Andrea Gomez
Bridal Gown - Truvelle
Bridal Boutique - Blue Bridal Boutique
Bride’s Earrings - Child of Wild
Bride’s Shoes - Free People
Bridesmaid Dresses - Two Birds New York
Groom + Groomsmen Suits - Indochino
Catering - Walter Burke Catering
Cake - Chocolate Maven
Name Shapes - Tumble Jewelry
DJ - Dream Factory Productions
Lead Photographer - Ashley
Second Photographer - Carissa
Assistant - Jaclyn

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

Daniel + Natzidielly, a Los Poblanos Wedding

Even though this dreamy day already feels so long ago, Daniel and Natzidielly’s Los Poblanos wedding at the end of February was everything we could have dreamed of and so much more!

These two lovers made their pretty little day sweet, intentional, and still so incredibly beautiful! Their ceremony was held right outside of Los Poblanos’ historic manor home (aka one of our favorite spots) and had a ton of unique touches from including their husky pup (in the most dapper little vest) to skipping out on the usual amount of florals (a touch that we ended up adoring!) to drawing and designing their own invitation suite (we need these two to design everything in our lives now!). Our bride Nat opted for the most heavenly gown from Kinsley James Couture Bridal paired with the most gorgeous wedding ring from Trabert Goldsmiths while her best gals wore beyond stunning emerald green beauties from Lulus! Daniel and his boys not only had the best style in suits from Suit Supply and Kenneth Cole, but they were an absolute blast to hang out with all day long!

After the ceremony we got to capture these lovebirds twirling in under those stunning silos, stealing kisses in the lavender fields, and, of course, getting cozy amid all of the late winter foliage! We loved how they made this day about love, family, friends, and making time with one another a priority! Cheers to more couples being inspired by those simple, intentional wedding days. Daniel and Nat have set the bar sky high and we were so over the moon to be a little part of their forever!!!


Vendors
Venue - Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Coordination - Chelsea Martinez of Los Poblanos
Florals - Desert Modern Florals
Invitations - drawn + designed by bride and groom, printed on paper from Feathers and Stone
Hair - Kerbi K of Blo Bar Albuquerque
Makeup - Bride
Bridal Boutique - Kinsley James Couture Bridal
Shoes - Harriet Wilde
Bride’s Ring - Trabert Goldsmiths
Bridesmaid Dresses - Lulus
Groom’s Attire - Suit Supply
Groom’s Ring - Poya Metal
Groomsmen Attire - Kenneth Cole
DJ - Dream Factory Productions
Photo Booth - Pink Mustache Photo Booth
Photographer - Alicia + Bri
Assistants - Taylor + Cailley

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Colton + Lindsey, a Hyatt Tamaya Wedding

We’re total suckers for a childhood crush turned full blown romance years down the road, so its no surprise that we are incredibly smitten with Colton and Lindsey’s love story! Their beautiful fall wedding at Hyatt Rengency Tamaya was the cherry on top of an already amazing little tale of love.

These cuties met at church camp 14 years ago and instantly became friends before they started dating in 2013. And being huge lovers of Disney (something that we share too!) it was only natural for Colton to propose at Disney World. After two previous trips to Disney Parks, Colton made it happen on their third trip together! While stopping in the France Pavillion to take a picture, Coton got down on one knee and proposed to Lindsey in front of her family (he had even been in contact with one of the on-site Disney photographers to capture this moment, swoon!).

Flash foward to this fall and these two pulled off the sweetest darn day ever! Everything was not only gorgeous, but all of the personal touches and details Colton and Lindsey put into their day were beyond words. From creating their own glass signs (which were absolute STUNNERS btw) to the precious little Funko cake toppers to performing a dance they learned in their living room, Colton and Lindsey are seriously the definition of amazing, down-the-earth lovers! This day was such a freaking fairytale, we’ll never stop obsessing over every aspect of it!

Cheers to the Woodruffs, we adore you guys forever and ever!

Vendors
Venue - Hyatt Regency Tamaya
Florals - Florecita Flowers
Glass Signs - Colton + Lindsey Woodruff (the groom + bride)
Paper Goods - Dandylion Paper
Hair - Chic Salon LLC
Makeup - Lia Feliz
Bridal Jewelry - Pandora
Engagement Ring - Brilliant Earth
Bride’s Wedding Band - Milegem on Esty
Bridal Gown - David’s Bridal
Bride’s Shoes - Badgley Mischka
Bridesmaid Dresses - David’s Bridal
Groom’s Attire - Men’s Wearhouse
Groom’s Wedding Band - Blazer Arts
Calligraphy on Escort Cards - Lindsey (the bride)
Cake - Simply Sweet by Darci
Cake Toppers - Funko Pop
Music - Dream Factory Productions
Lead Photographer - Ashley
Second Photographer - Melanie

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - A Wedding Band or A Wedding DJ?

There are soooo many incredible wedding day choices to make before you walk down the aisle and say “I do”, but perhaps one of the easier & more exciting decisions is whether to hire a band or a DJ for your big day. Here’s a few different things to consider when choosing between the two.

Things to Consider

- Wedding Style: What type of wedding are you planning? Is it going to be an elegant destination affair? A big band or a string quartet might be your best bet. Are you throwing an all night dance party after your vows? An experienced DJ that knows all of your favorite tunes & can bring in some fun light features might be a good choice.

- Cost: While both can be a costly investment (rightfully so), bands tend to be on the more expensive side due to the nature of live music. DJs tend to be the less costly option, but it’s important to find one that is truly experienced and will listen to all your requests.

- Type of Music: Bands can be great when you want musicians that can amp up an entire room and bring their own unique personalities to their music and performance. Plus, there’s just something magical about having live, in-your-face music. Meanwhile, DJs are able to play a large variety of songs/take requests from guests, & create an awesome ambiance all while working as stellar MCs for the entire reception.. Something that even the most amazing live bands sometimes lack in (taking the lead role of mc).

Featured Bands - Diamond Empire Band, Bounce Band, Caldwell Entertainment

Featured DJs - Cutmaster Music, Dream Factory Productions

Real Life Love Stories
Kirk + Taylor at Loretto Chapel + La Fonda on the Plaza
Ryan + Cristina at Prairie Star
Chris + Alexa at La Fonda on the Plaza
Loren + Julia at Four Seasons Santa Fe
Keith + Clare at La Posada de Santa Fe
David + Lauren at La Fonda on the Plaza
Randy + Elizabeth at The Santa Fe Opera
Tyler + Cassie at La Posada de Santa Fe
Josh + Roushan at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm

Photos by Alicia, Ashley, Bre, and Brittany of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

La Fonda on the Plaza - A Venue Feature

One of the best things about our sweet little job is how much time we get to spend in Santa Fe every year. Our capital city lies just to the north of our home base of Albuquerque and there is seriously magic around every corner of The City Different. From quaint adobe buildings to the historic plaza to some of the best New Mexican cuisine in the state, Santa Fe is seriously a gold mine for locals and visitors alike. It comes as no surprise that soooo many of our out of state couples select good old SF as the prime place to tie the knot and their number one destination is our home away from home, iconic La Fonda on the Plaza.

Not only is La Fonda memorable, but it is also incredibly significant to Santa Fe’s history. Initially founded in 1607 as Santa Fe’s first inn, La Fonda’s site is also the oldest hotel corner in the United States of America. However, the building that still stands today and has continually been loved and adored by New Mexicans and travelers alike wasn’t built until 1922. It features architectural influences by Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter and John Gaw Meem including hand carved beams, ethereal stained glass window skylight, and a 25 foot cathedral ceiling. More info on this beautiful space can be found on La Fonda’s website.

We’ve spent a whole lot of time at this very special place over the past few years and we can’t wait to return later on in 2019 for even more beauty.

Our Real Love Stories
David + Lauren
Tyler + Jordan
Kirk + Taylor
Chris + Alexa
Derek + Brigiette

Photos by Alicia + Ashley + Bre of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Tyler + Cassie, a La Posada Wedding

This October, we went back to one of our all time favorite venues, La Posada de Santa Fe, for an unforgettable Sunday wedding with Texas lovers Tyler and Cassie. It may have been an unusually chilly and rainy day, but these babes brought the heat on their special day.

Tyler and Cassie’s darling little love story began when Cassie’s sister, Lexi, set them up on a group date (just knowing that they would be perfect for each other)! In early 2018, Tyler proposed in the town square of Mesilla, NM on a random Monday so that Cassie would be completely surprised. Afterwards, their families celebrated with them at La Posta (aka Cassie’s fave restaurant).

For choosing a wedding location, Cassie and Tyler settled on the ever enchanting Santa Fe since Cassie had been coming on weekend getaways to the capital city since she was a little girl. And La Posada turned out to have the perfect aesthetic for their glam, yet cozy wedding.

Flash forward to mid-October when these lovers said “I do” surrounded by their friends and families. Besides an incredible ceremony, we can’t get over the details from this day. Tyler and Cassie incorporated touches of the Southwest into their day including an epic succulent cake (by the queens at Maggie’s Wedding Cakes) to hand painted tiles (that the Just Lovely Weddings team created) to dreamy star lanterns (that seriously reminded us of New Mexico’s gorgeous star filled nights). And even though it was a little bit cold outside, these babes were totally up for romantics both outside in La Posada’s amazing courtyards and inside the infamous Staab house.

Congrats Tyler and Cassie, you raised the bar for amazing little Sunday weddings. We adore you both so much!

Vendor
Venue - La Posada de Santa Fe
Planning + Coordination + Lettering - Just Lovely Weddings
Florals - Placed by Polito
Cake - Maggie’s Wedding Cakes
Rentals + Star Lanterns - AA Tents and Events
Hair - Santiago Romero
MUA - Betty Rose by Alanna + Betty Rose by Ashley
Stationary - Karli Strohchein Art
Bridal Gown - Randy Fenoli
Bridal Boutique - White Lace Bridal
Bride’s Shoes - Badgley Mischka
Bride’s Earrings + Boutique - Molly Phillips Jewelry from Dos Femmes
Groom’s Attire - Men’s Wearhouse
DJ - Dream Factory Productions

Photos by Breanna & Alicia of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn Younger of Alicia Lucia Photography

David + Lauren, a fall wedding at La Fonda in Santa fe

This September we kicked off the first official day of fall with David and Lauren’s incredibly gorgeous (and honestly perfect) wedding at La Fonda on the Plaza. From wine colored bridesmaid dresses to dark floral arrangements to the loveliest long-sleeve, lace Pronovias gown, this day was a dream and a half!

These Dallas babes met while playing co-ed kickball (Lauren wanted a drink and David just happened to be chilling right by the cooler) and have had the coolest adventures ever since. From countless trips to Disney (vacations that inspired their song choices for Lauren’s bridal entrance and the couple’s grand entrance) to getting engaged in their fave Texas wine county (and eating bomb German food after) where they had their first anniversary years ago.

Being the ultimate husband goals that he is, David helped out with a ton of the wedding planning (with zero complaints) and suggested the delicate tambourines for their post ceremony parade and their chili favors! Together, David and Lauren decided on La Fonda due to its incredible history and all of its insanely beautiful views (honestly we’ve never caught a bad angle of this dreamy venue).

We’re soooo beyond thankful for gracious, wonderful, and downright fun couples like these lovers! Cheers babes, we’ll never forget your incredible day!!!!

Vendors
Venue - La Fonda on the Plaza
Planning + Coordination - Just Lovely Weddings
Rentals - Darling Details Rentals
Florals - Renegade Floral
Ribbon + Silks - Honey Silk & Co.
MUA - Madeline McCue Makeup
Bridal Gown - Pronovias
Bridal Boutique - Bridal Boutique Lewisville
Bride’s Shoes - Madewell
Bride’s Ring Box - Your Heart’s Content
Invitations - Minted
Glass Signage - Etsy
Officiant - Paul Martinez
Cake - Maggie’s Cakes
Biscochito Favors - Chocolate Maven
DJ - Dream Factory Productions

Photos by Alicia + Bre of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn Younger of Alicia Lucia Photography