During our wedding seasons we get to spend a whole lot of time up north in The City Different and it’s always beyond dreamy. On top of gorgeous weddings, we love capturing all of the sweet Santa Fe engagement sessions throughout the year.
From quintessetial Santa Fe spots like La Fonda on the Plaza and downtown to ethereal locations such as Bishop’s Lodge and Four Seasons Santa Fe, there’s always something special for everyone. Around every corner of this historic city is pure magic and we’re beyond lucky to soak it all in on a regular basis.
We can’t wait to see what 2023 holds for us in Santa Fe, we know it’ll be nothing short of phenomenal.
Featured Lovers
Thomas + Jacqueline at The Pink Adobe
Dominque + Josh at Bishop’s Lodge
Eduardo + Alejandra at The Inn of the Five Graces
Shannez + Keith in Downtown Santa Fe
Cameron + Ali at La Posada de Santa Fe
Maria + Marc at La Fonda on the Plaza
Kathy + Chris at The Inn and Spa ant Loretto
Matthew + Meredith in Downtown Santa Fe
Elsa + Matt at a Private Residence in Santa Fe
Kelly + David at Hotel St. Francis
Angela + Rich at Eldorado Hotel and Spa
Timothy + Alexandra at Four Seasons Santa Fe
Engagement 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
Wedding Inspo - Wedding Party Style
Even though we’ve seen more and more nuptials without wedding parties, this long-standing tradition is still going strong (and now in more fashionable ways than ever before). Our couples’ squads always know just how to bring the heat on wedding days from start to finish.
One wedding party trend we’ve become absolutely enamored with over the past few seasons is mix and match dresses and suits. Couples that give their closest friends the opportunity to bring their own personal styles to the sleekest wedding color palates definitely take the overall tone of their days to the next freaking level. And even though we’ve witnessed all matching wedding parties for years, there’s still something enchanting about seeing everyone dresses up to the nines in a couple’s favorite colors.
Wedding parties might be changing, but they’re certainly not disappearing anytime soon so here’s all of our favorite styles from some of the most divine days of all!
Featured Boutiques + Designers
The Black Tux
Fame and Partners
State and Liberty
Lulus
Generation Tux
Beginning Boutique
Stitch and Tie
Baltic Born
Jenny Yoo
Banana Republic
Revelry
Men’s Wearhouse
Petal and Pup
Suit Supply
Show Me Your Mumu
ASOS
Ted Baker
BHLDN
Ulla Johnson
A.L.C.
Indochino
Weddings by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Wedding Inspo - Summer Weddings
Now that we’re almost at the very end of our spring wedding season, we can just feel that incredible summer celebration mood. We adore all the lush, gorgeous, and care-free vibes that summer weddings are always sure to bring our way.
Summers are always one of our favorite seasons to capture all that dreamy wedding beauty and our couples always know how to completely level up their special days. From ethereal garden weddings filled with pops of color to rustic weddings in the middle of the desert to elegant, yet completely chic Southwestern celebrations, there’s a little something for everyone when it comes to hot weather soirées.
We’re beyond thrilled to kick off summer weddings with the best couples on the planet, cheers to all the amazing days to come!!
Featured Love Stories
Sean + Kristina at Camp Lucy
Garrett + Kyla at Four Seasons Santa Fe
Solve + Alex at La Mesita Ranch
Evan + Jocelyn at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Logan + Audry at Taos Ski Valley
Michael + Erika at Ghost Ranch
Taylor + Eliza at La Fonda on the Plaza
Eric + Amber at Eldorado Hotel and Spa
Chris + Lauren at The Neon Museum
Jebb + Abbie at a Private Estate
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Zac + Mikayla, a Dreamy Desert Engagement
Sweethearts Zac and Mikayla spent the most perfect little evening with us in the Sandia foothills. These cuties are getting this May (!!!) in Santa Fe and we already know its going to be a gorgeous one.
Mikayla and Zac first met in high school, but didn’t officially fall for each other until a few short years ago. They knew that their love was meant to be right from the beginning and their little family is growing with a sweet baby this August and their new puppy, Angel.
We can’t wait to celebrate these hunnies at Eldorado Hotel next month, cheers to all the sweet couples!
Location - Sandia Foothills
Photographer - Lexie
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Wedding Inspo - Winter Weddings + Elopements
The temperature might be getting more and more chilly, but we know that winter weddings and elopements always bring the heat. Even though we don’t capture a ton of cold weather celebrations, the ones that we get to be a part of are so incredibly divine.
Winter nuptials are not only insanely beautiful, they’re also deeply serene. From the cozy, romantic little moments to the way this time of year just ushers in those quiet, intimate gatherings, weddings in the coldest part of the year are beyond enchanting.
Keeping our fingers crossed for even more of these magical days in the future, we’re forever in love with celebrations of love in the middle of winter.
Featured Venues + Locations
Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm (Albuquerque, NM)
La Fonda on the Plaza (Santa Fe, NM)
The Seraphim House (New Orleans, LA)
Four Seasons Santa Fe (Santa Fe, NM)
Ginger Ranch (Fredericksburg, TX)
Inn and Spa at Loretto (Santa Fe, NM)
Angel Fire (New Mexico)
Hacienda Doña Andrea (Santa Fe, NM)
El Monte Sagrado (Taos, NM)
Eldorado Hotel and Spa (Santa Fe, NM)
Eagle Nest (New Mexico)
Bishop’s Lodge Resort (Santa Fe, NM)
Weddings + Elopements by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Wedding Inspo - Intimate Weddings
As 2020 progresses, it feels like there are different possibilities for weddings on a daily basis. And while big weddings, especially in New Mexico, might not be a reality for a little bit, we adore that intimate weddings are starting to become a bigger staple in the wedding industry.
For clarity, intimate weddings and elopements might seem similar, but they’re actually quite different. In a typical elopement, usually just the couple, the officiant, and the photographer are present. However, in an intimate wedding, usually both sets of parents of the couple, the officiant, a few close friends/family members, and the photographer are present. Sometimes, when there’s not a pandemic taking place, an intimate wedding can even look something like 15-45 guests, usually just a short list of the most important people in the couple’s life.
So far this year, we captured one of the sweetest intimate weddings here in Albuquerque at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm, but in the past we’ve captured a handful of tiny weddings that have filled our hearts with absolute joy. Some of the bonuses of intimate weddings aren’t just cost related (or in 2020’s case, health related), sometimes the best things about smaller weddings involved being able to spend quality time with pretty much every single guest. Another factor is even being able to allow moments of the day to feel less hectic such as making timelines that have less rushed portraits and ceremonies with smaller weddings parties (which means a lot less stress too).
While big weddings will someday be a possibility again, having intimate weddings in their place until we can all gather together safely again might just be the next best thing. Here’s to finding new ways to celebrate and never ever giving up on love, no matter what the universe throws our way!!
Featured Intimate Weddings + Styled Shoots
Brad + Kenna at Old Town Farm
Paul + Carolyn for Rocky Mountain Bride at Los Poblanos
Ben + Katy at The Inn of the Five Graces and Hacienda Corta Caro
Zach + Coli at Hotel Albuquerque and Casas de Sueños
Stuart + Kelly at Los Poblanos
Ryan + Jennifer at Sarabande Bed and Breakfast
Daniel + Natzidielly at Los Poblanos
Ryan + Jason at Ghost Ranch
Daniel + Rebecca at Eldorado Hotel and Neptune Art Space
Oriol + Sarah at Gerald Peters Gallery
Angelo + Rocio at Los Poblanos
Weddings + Styled Shoots by Alicia, Ashley, Bre, and the ALP Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
What We Heart About Santa Fe Weddings
Anyone who knows our team has seen how much we adore Santa Fe weddings and all of the amazing little spots where we’ve captured our couples and their love stories. From its vast architecture to it rich culture, Santa Fe is a gem among the Southwest and we feel so dang lucky to spend so much time exploring it.
One of the most iconic locations for weddings is, of course, the Santa Fe Plaza, but what many don’t realize is the vast number of different venues of all shapes and sizes for weddings.
Do you want a huge wedding with a parade around the historic plaza followed by an outdoor reception? There are several hotels including La Fonda on the Plaza, The Inn and Spa at Loretto, and La Posada de Santa Fe that are pros at these celebrations.
Or are you a bit more low-key and want an intimate wedding at a stunning hacienda or tiny inn? Spots like Hacienda Corta Caro and The Inn of the Five Graces are the coziest of wedding nooks.
Maybe you want a venue with an iconic past or one that’s even an art gallery? Places like Peters Projects at Gerald Peters Gallery, SITE Santa Fe, and The Santa Fe Opera are just a few of those unique, art focused spaces.
There’s even two incredibly famous churches right on the plaza, Loretto Chapel and The Cathedral Basilica of St Francis of Assisi, for more traditional weddings.
And what about places for couples wanting to venture a bit outside of the usual Santa Fe scene for venues nestled among the mountains and vast New Mexican landscape? Venues like La Mesita Ranch Estate, Las Campanas, Hacienda Doña Andrea, and Four Seasons Santa Fe all provide amazing views and details for any and all weddings they host.
Not only does Santa Fe have so many amazing venues, but so many unique New Mexican and Southwestern traditions have stayed in style season after season in The City Different. Every season mariachi parades around the plaza take center stage, tequila donkeys like sweet Conchita make an appearance at receptions, and all the chili, cactus, and skull details accent every inch of weddings. We love how couples from near and far fully embrace all the special little pieces of Santa Fe that we have such a soft spot for. And we can’t help but absolutely love it even more when our lovers from previous wedding seasons continue to visit Santa Fe year after year just to always have a part of the Southwest with them.
In our eyes, any venue in Santa Fe is the perfect venue and every tradition is beyond special. We’ve been so fortunate to capture a huge amount of couples in the most unique locations and honestly, we can’t wait to explore new places with brand new love stories.
Featured Santa Fe Venues
La Fonda on the Plaza
Hacienda Doña Andrea
La Mesita Ranch Estate
La Posada de Santa Fe
Santa Fe Opera
Las Campanas
SITE Santa Fe
Gerald Peters Gallery
Hacienda Corta Caro
Loretto Chapel
Inn and Spa at Loretto
Inn of the Five Graces
Eldorado Hotel and Spa
Four Seasons Santa Fe
Weddings by Alicia, Ashley, Bre, and the ALP Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography