Mani + Liz, a Captivating Casa Rondeña Wedding

On the most glorious April afternoon, Mani and Liz made it official with a stunning spring wedding. These sweethearts bring so much love and light into this world, capturing their day was truly such a gift for us.

These hunnies first started off as co-workers and eventually friends for almost five years before Mani asked Liz out on a date, right before the entire world shut down in early 2020. Over the course of the pandemic, these lovers’ relationship flourished day-by-day as they spent time together cooking, drinking wine, and taking long peaceful walks along the Bosque. Soon enough, Liz and Mani knew their love was the real deal and once the world opened up again, Mani proposed right before a performance of The Marriage of Figaro at the Santa Fe Opera. Liz had no idea that Mani had been shopping for rings leaving her truly beyond overjoyed and so dang excited.

Mani and Liz knew that they wanted to incorporate so many of their favorite things into their day including wine, jazz music, amazing food, and their closest loved ones. They opted for a ceremony at the ever quaint Casa Rondeña Winery and a joyful reception at their home. Everything about these cuties’ day was beyond heartfelt and intentional, we adored the way they included so many of their friends and family in every aspect of their day, from officiating their ceremony to making their cake to playing so many of their favorite songs. From the first moment we met Mani and Liz, we knew their love was special, but their gorgeous day showed us just how one in a million these lovers truly are.

Cheers to always finding a way to back to love and for celebrating it in the most beautiful of ways!

Vendors
Prep + Ceremony Venue - Casa Rondeña Winery
Reception Venue - Private Residence
Coordination - Lace and Bow
Florals - Floral Fetish
Invitations - The Knot Invitations
Rings - Jared the Galleria of Jewelry
Hair + Makeup - Kerbi Helene Artistry
Spray Tan - Savannah of Betty Rose by Alanna
Bridal Gown - Maggie Sottero
Bridal Boutique - Bridal Elegance by Darlene
Bride’s Shoes - Badgley Mischka
Groom’s Attire - Tommy Hilfiger + Men’s Wearhouse
Catering - Eatentions by Michelle Michelotti-Martinez
Cake - Aubrey Jackson
Bar - ABQ Bar Keeps
Jazz Band - Entourage ABQ
Lounges - White Tie Decor
Rentals - AA Events and Tents
Lead Photographer - Bre B.
Second Photographer - Bri K.
Assistant - Jaclyn

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Ryan + Jennifer, a Sarabande Bed and Breakfast Wedding

In the midst of our totally crazy busy wedding season we ended up with the sweetest, most intimate B&B wedding in the heart of Albuquerque with Ryan and Jennifer. This day was not only gorgeous, but super laid back and still sooo dang fun!

Ryan and Jennifer’s love story began at everyone’s home away from home, work. Jennifer had recently moved back to her hometown, Albuquerque, and had started working for a local medical group where Ryan was a surgeon. She initially planned to move to Austin, TX, however, the universe had other plans. A co-worker, who may or may not be a modern day Cupid, conspired for Jennifer and Ryan to meet during a work presentation. Jennifer, who didn’t know who Ryan was yet or that she was destined to meet him, was desperately attempting to get out of said meeting (because who isn’t trying to avoid work meetings tbh). However, Jennifer ended up at the meeting and after seeing Ryan for the first time, decided to stay. After the meeting, Jennifer and Ryan chatted briefly about a few of their mutually similar things including their dogs, spending time with their families, and what its like moving back to Albuquerque after living elsewhere.

Over the course of several months these two crossed paths at drinks with co workers and work events, but after awhile Jennifer assumed Ryan wasn’t into her. Then one day, while monitoring her company’s Facebook page, Jennifer saw a touching message from a patient about how Ryan’s surgery on her had changed her life. Jennifer sent it over to Ryan and after several exchanges between them, Ryan finally asked Jennifer out. Ryan planned on proposing while they were on vacation in Italy in August of 2018, but decided to bump it up to their trip to Napa in July of 2018. However, Ryan didn’t want to wait anymore and in June of 2018 he pulled Jennifer into their home office on a random Tuesday night and asked her to marry him (honestly swoon).

After initially looking at several venues in Santa Fe, Ryan and Jennifer decided to check out our favorite little north valley gem, Sarabande Bed and Breakfast. They immediately fell in love with this uniquely beautiful space and knew it was where they wanted to make it official. With a tiny guest list and the dreamiest details, Jennifer and Ryan’s day was just one of those days where everyone feels so relaxed and like family. They kicked everything off with a 12 minute (!!!) ceremony and super fun romantics around their venue right before it started pouring rain. Everything about this day was genuine and intentional, from Jennifer’s sweet gifts to her two flower princesses to a teary-eyed father and daughter first look to a reception that felt more like a big family dinner and not just a wedding, this day was one we will always remember!

Cheers to the Tyners, we loved being a part of your day!!!

Vendors
Venue - Sarabande Bed and Breakfast
Coordination - Pilar of Sarabande Bed and Breakfast
Florals - Aspire Florals by Albuquerque Wedding Florist
Invitations - Minted
MUA - Betty Rose by Ashley
Hair - Revelry Salon
Bridal Gown - Wtoo by Watters
Bridal Boutique - BHLDN
Bride’s Shoes - Badgley Mischka
Groom’s Attire - Lanieri
Catering - Eatentions
Decor + Rentals - Simply Decor and Events
Music - Empire Strings
Bar - Quarters BBQ
Lead Photographer - Ashley
Second Photographer - Melanie
Assisitant - Jaclyn

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography