Wedding Inspo - Top 5 Albuquerque Wedding Venues

Albuquerque has been our number one spot for weddings and elopements over the last ten seasons and let’s just say that the cutie venues here never disappoint. Our sweet little city has some of the dreamiest places to say “I do” and we’re constantly blown away by the magical celebrations we get to capture at each of them.

From tiny little farms to lavender gardens to elegant hotels to quiet gardens, there truly is a venue in Albuquerque for every single couple out there. If you’re more of the classic, romantic type, Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town might be perfect for you, but if you’re more of a quaint, rustic kind of lover, Old Town Farm could be your jam. And if you’re looking for a historic, otherworldly place to elope or have a tiny wedding, the ever stunning Los Poblanos could make your dreams come true.

Every single time we visit these sweet little venues we’re reminded of why we adore Albuquerque so much and special this city really is to us. We can’t wait for even more lovers to tie the knot at these incredible spaces!!!

Featured Venues + Love Stories
Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town - Owen + Amelia and Zach + Coli
Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm - Evan + Jocelyn
Casa Perea Art Space - Ysidro + Celestina
Old Town Farm - Russell + Katie and Brad + Kenna
Casas de Sueños - Zach + Coli

Weddings + Elopements by Alicia, Ashley, Bre, and the ALP 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 - Garden Inspired Weddings

If there’s one thing that leaves us absolutely breathless, its all of the insanely gorgeous garden soirées we get to be a tiny part of. These sweet, romantic, and wonderfully unreal dream days are some of the most memorable celebrations around.

Whether its here in our incredible Southwestern home state, in ever-charming Texas, or anywhere else on the planet, garden inspired weddings are always the days that take us to a completely different universe. From the soft and lush florals to the subtly delicate details to the magical air around these days, garden weddings always take us to cloud nine.

We can’t wait to be swept off of our feet with even more of these enchanting weddings, here’s to capturing every single bit of magic out there!

Featured Weddings + Styled Shoots
Ysidro + Celestina at Casa Perea Art Space (Corrales, NM)
Andrew + Natalie at Camp Lucy (Dripping Springs, TX)
Owen + Amelia at Hotel Albuquerque (Albuquerque, NM)
Jawara + Jasmyn at Los Poblanos Historic in and Organic Farm (Albuquerque, NM)
Angie + Brittany at a Private Estate (Albuquerque, NM)
Enchanted Bridal Shoot with Brittany in Old Town Albuquerque (Albuquerque, NM)

Weddings + Styled Shoots by Alicia and Bre of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Where to Elope in New Mexico - A Few of Our Fave Venues

In the aftermath of 2020, so many soon-to-be newlyweds are looking towards celebrating just a little bit differently this year. Couples are trading in giant wedding bashes for much smaller, intimate days and we’re so dang here for it. New Mexico is brimming with incredible places to make it last name official, even if its just you and your boo!

From a tiny adobe dwelling in the heart of Old Town to a majestic hacienda high in the mountains of northern New Mexico to a legendary lavender farm, there are so many unique, equally stunning places to finally say “I do” in the Land of Enchantment. We’ve been overwhelmed with inspiration by seeing our couples do the damn thing no matter what and we’ve been dying to share some of the most stellar spots for elopements.

Here’s to all the tiny, unique nuptials out there, we can’t wait to see even more Southwestern elopements!

Featured Love Stories + Venues
Jeremy + Michelle at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Will + Jill at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Zach + Natalie at The Desert Compass
Nate + Symone at Casita de Cacti
Russell + Katie at Old Town Farm
Brad + Kenna at Old Town Farm
Geoff + Jocelyn at Hacienda Doña Andrea
Chris + Emma at Hacienda Doña Andrea

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

Will + Jill, a Serene Los Poblanos Elopement

Last year we captured one more elopement for the season at our ever favorite Los Poblanos and it was the dreamiest fall day. Everything about Will and Jill’s tiny celebration was so perfectly beautiful and heartfelt, we adored this pretty evening with these two.

Will and Jill initially met through friends at music festival several years ago, but didn’t really connect until one year later through a dating app. Ever since, these two have been inseparable and knew that an intimate wedding would be absolute heaven for celebrating their love. When the pandemic hit, Will and Jill decided that they wanted to make it official at Los Poblanos and we’re so thankful that they did. From the stellar fall inspired florals from Florecita Flowers to Jill’s simple, yet so beautiful Reformation dress, this sweet little day was one of the best. Not only did we get to spend so much time with these two in one of our favorite places on earth, but we’ll never forget how incredibly touching their vows were or how Jill and Will always know how to make each other laugh. We’re forever inspired by the couples that celebrate love in their unique ways no matter what.

We’re looking forward to all the tiny celebrations to come, here’s to all the precious little wedding days at the most divine places around!

Vendors
Venue - Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Coordination - Shae
Florals - Florecita Flowers
Bride’s Dress - Reformation
Bride’s Shoes - Sam Edelman
Photographer - Ashley
Assistant - Jaclyn

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - Groom Style, 4th Edition

Everyone who knows us already knows that we adore featuring our incredibly gorgeous brides all over the blog, but what about the grooms? Every year, we dedicate a special blog to all of the amazing dudes we get to meet on wedding and elopement days and, of course, take the opportunity feature their killer style.

With all of the changes to weddings in 2020, its no surprise that so many of our grooms opted for unique style choices. Whether it was a pastel blue suit, a simple yet breezy dress shirt paired with slacks, a sleek camel coat with boots, or even a classic black tux, all of the stellar outfit choices these handsome fellas made did not disappoint one bit.

We adore getting to see grooms express their personalities on wedding days, even if its through a simple attire choice, we’re beyond hyped to see what 2021 grooms have in store for us!

Our Favorite Groom Attire Designers + Shops
Bonobos
Ralph Lauren
J. Crew
Limatus Bespoke
Don Morphy
H&M
The Black Tux
Tom James
Men’s Wearhouse
Tommy Hilfiger
Kenneth Cole
Suit Supply
Ted Baker
ASOS
Jos A. Banks
Suits Unlimited

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

2021 Wedding + Elopement Trends

Despite all of the uncertainty and struggle of 2020, we’ve seen so many amazing things start to take hold in the wedding industry. From recognizing how amazing small, intentional celebrations can be to couples taking chances on brand new ideas for their special day, we’ve truly been in awe over all of it. We’re hoping that a few of the trends we’ve been crushing on become major elements of weddings and elopements in 2021!

We’re currently obsessed with:
- unique + colorful bridal gowns
- bright + funky florals
- soft baby’s breath bouquets
- tiny, intimate ceremonies with just friends + family
- unique, avant-garde cakes


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

Russell + Katie, an Old Town Farm Elopement

Last September we got to return to one of our favorite little venues hidden right in the heart of Albuquerque, Old Town Farm, for Russell and Katie’s beautiful elopement. Being a part of these lovers’ day was such a gift and we’re beyond grateful for this lovely, quiet evening with them.

Russell and Katie first connected in Columbia, Ohio through a dating app and even though they initially didn’t meet for several months, they immediately hit it off. A few years later, their cutie son Jack was born and five short months after starting their little family together, Russell proposed on Christmas morning of 2018. Katie, of course, said yes and these two started off their engagement by picking out rings together.

After their initial spring wedding was postponed and then cancelled due to COVID, Russell and Katie decided to alter their celebration down to just a tiny elopement. They were able to keep their dreamy little venue, Old Town Farm, for the most beautiful fall evening. Katie’s modern yet elegant bridal style was absolute perfection and we adored how our angel Genica Lee gave this beauty the most glam hair and makeup. We’re also still very obsessed with the dark, yet colorful florals Albuquerque Florist created for this evening (especially those cranberry tones). These two said “I do” during the most perfect golden hour glow alongside their son and two of their closest friends. After their quick nuptials, we got to spend even more time with Russell and Katie as they soaked up those first hours of being married.

We were so inspired these two and so dang honored to be there to capture the next step of their journey. Congrats Katie and Russell, we adore you and your elopement so much!

Vendors
Venue - Old Town Farm
Florals - Albuquerque Florist
Hair + MUA - Genica Lee
Bridal Gown - David’s Bridal
Bride’s Jewelry - BHLDN
Bride’s Shoes - Rothy’s
Groom’s Attire - Men’s Wearhouse
Officiant - Rab Freeman
Photographer - Alicia
Assistant - Jaclyn

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

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.

Weddings, Elopements, Styled Shoots, and Portrait Sessions by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia

Vendor Feature - Bagels' Florals

Each wedding season we’re lucky enough to work with a vast amount of talented wedding vendors and creatives, but we’ve felt extremely grateful to have crossed paths with Abigail of Bagels’ Florals just two short years ago. Not only is this amazing florist beyond her years in talent, she’s one of the brightest, most inspirational souls we know. We knew that we couldn’t let 2020 end without featuring her ethereal, colorful and exquisite work.

We are always beyond excited for every single celebration we get to capture that features Bagels’ work. A true artist at heart, every single bouquet, boutonnière, installment, and arrangement she creates is done with care, intention, and a passion to make the world a brighter place. We were especially honored to capture Bagels’ first two bouquet wedding ( a very special moment for her, an LGBTQ florist) this year for our lovers Brittany + Angie and she did a tremendously gorgeous job (we’re honestly still obsessed with her creations from that sweet little backyard wedding).

Beyond simply being an incredibly gifted florist and gardener, Bagels is also a major community leader in the New Mexico wedding industry. She consistently uses her platform to speak up for social change and action, inspiring other vendors and community members (especially us!) to do the same. We’re consistently blown away by how much love and passion Bagels holds for making New Mexico, and truthfully this world, a more compassionate accepting place for everyone.

We feel so increasingly fortunate to even know someone as talented, smart, and driven as Bagels and we know that everyone will continued to be inspired by this amazing human being.

Florist - Bagels Florals

Real Love Stories
Angie + Brittany in Nob Hill, Albuquerque
Nate + Cait in Denver, CO
Jimmy + Maggie at Pecos National Historical Monument
Chris + Ari at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Shaun + Jessie at Sarabande Bed and Breakfast
Ethan + Sarah at Hacienda Doña Andrea

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

Jeremy + Michelle, a Los Poblanos Elopement

A few months ago we got to be a part of Jeremy + Michelle’s incredibly intimate elopement at Los Poblanos and, dang, was it an absolute dream.

Long before these West Coast cuties were saying “I do” in the Southwest, Jeremy and Michelle first met 15 year ago (!) in California where they both worked at a yacht club. Jeremy had been hired as a Sailing Director and Michelle, who was home for the summer from college, was hired as a Junior Sailing Coach. They worked in this same place together for the next four summers and spent a whole lot of time sailing together. Michelle eventually moved to San Francisco after college, but these future lovebirds still kept in touch.

Even though they talked about moving to the same city to pursue something beyond a friendship, Michelle got accepted into grad school in England! Jeremy being the best partner on the planet, was incredibly supportive of Michelle’s journey and once she finished her program (and decided that she had enough of sailing in freezing weather), Michelle moved back to Southern California. The rest is history as these two babes never parted again!

For their sweet day at Los Poblanos, it was just Jeremy and Michelle (and us of course!). They had planned a tiny ceremony back home in California about a week after they eloped, so they wanted their New Mexico day to be a surprise for their friends and family. These two picked some of the most stunning yet minimalist details for their day and we were over the moon about it. From those neutral toned florals to the dreamiest sheath and lace wedding gown (that Michelle buttoned up by herself with her hands behind her back!!!) to Jeremy’s simple and classic wedding attire, we loved every inch of this day. After their sweet vows, these two put fresh soil and water into an apple tree they had brought all the way from California as a way of signifying their new life together. We got to finish the day off with the most fun romantics in ALL of our favorite Los Poblanos corners.

We’re big fans of tiny elopements at our favorite places and even bigger fans of sweethearts like Jeremy and Michelle. Thank you for creating the prettiest little day, cheers babes!!!

Vendors
Venue - Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Coordination - Shae of Los Poblanos
Florals - Florecita Flowers
Hair + MUA - Genica Lee
Bridal Gown - Martina Liana
Bride’s Shoes - Steve Madden
Ring Designer - Alexis Newlin
Groom’s Attire - Men’s Wearhouse
Photographer - Ashley
Assistant - Jaclyn

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - Sweetheart Tables

For weddings both big and small, we love any details that can make the day a touch more intimate for our couples, so of course we have a lot of love for precious little sweetheart tables. Seen in both large weddings and even the tiniest of elopements, sweetheart tables let couples steal away a few moments together while still being a part of the celebrations.

While sweetheart tables aren’t seen in every single wedding, they can add a special touch to a couple’s day. They can provide a sense of intimacy among the ongoing festivities as well as a focal point for guests. A sweetheart table can also give a couple or a wedding planner/designer the opportunity to create an additional decorative space that complements the entire wedding day!

We’ve seen these cute little tables decked out in everything from elaborate boho furniture and eye-catching florals to simple and elegant accents. We love getting to see a tiny hint of a couple’s personality with these reception staples.

Scroll through and maybe you’ll find the perfect sweetheart table with just the right accents, we can’t wait to capture more of these darling tables!

Featured Weddings + Styled Shoot
Desert Romance at Los Poblanos
Drew + Lauren at La Mesita Ranch
Whimsical Backyard Wedding Inspiration
Geoff + Jocelyn at Hacienda Dona Andrea
James + Lauren at Los Poblanos
Romantic Rockstar Styled Elopement at Los Poblanos
Ben + Emilee at Sandia Event Center
Michael + Caitlin at El Zocalo
Desert Styled Bridal
Joaquin + Alexandra at La Posada de Santa Fe
White Sands Styled Elopement
Josue + Brandy at Noah’s Event Venue
Trey + Clara at a Private Estate in San Patricio
Ghost Ranch Styled Vow Renewal
Brad + Kenna at Old Town Farm
Marble Dreams Styled Bridal
Jason + Ryan at Ghost Ranch
Ashwin + Lauren 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

Los Poblanos Desert Romance - A Mauve Toned Styled Wedding

Even though we were still in the midst of winter in the Southwest, our dreamy styled elopement in the heart of New Mexico happened to fall on a day full of sunshine and beauty. This mauve-tinted, bohemian-influenced romance was the perfect way to kick off our year and to get inspired for what’s to come!

Joined by real-life lovers Jawara and Jasmyn (who have been together for 4 years!), our gals at Just Lovely Weddings and A Beautiful Theme made some major magic happen at one of our favorite little locations, Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm in Albuquerque’s lush north valley. Darling Details Rentals, the sister company of Just Lovely, brought in some of the most beautiful pieces around, from a lounge area decked out with vintage books and plush seating to a ceremony space with some pretty magnificent geometric backdrops to a sweetheart table with the daintiest glassware and gold accents. The stunning florals, made possible by A Beautiful Theme, were nothing short of the perfect mix of soft blush tones, pampas grass, and wedding boho glam! From a swoon-worthy bridal bouquet to tons of ceremony and reception florals, nothing was short of jaw-dropping.

We were also beyond lucky to have one of our favorite glam babes Betty Rose by Alanna and hair pro Santiago Romero on deck to make our girl Jasmyn simply radiant for this shoot. Soft, subtle makeup paired with her gorgeous, natural curls had this bride looking like an absolute queen! And to top off her look, Jasmyn wore a Jasmine bridal gown (we just know it was meant to be) from our lovely friends at Bridal Elegance by Darlene. Meanwhile our groom Jawara’s style was the perfect mix of classic and modern wedding vibes with a neutral toned jacket paired with the perfect little velvet mauve bowtie!

After a ton of romantics all over Los Poblanos, from that little pink wall to the lavender fields to the bar at El Campo to the iconic driveway to the silos, we wrapped up one of the smoothest, most fun styled shoots we’ve ever done with a couple that just knows how to give us those Jay and Bey vibes. Cheers to more days with wedding pros who have the most creative minds and hearts and to more couples who make our jobs so easy and so damn beautiful!!!!

Vendors
Venue - Los Poblanos
Coordination + Concept - Just Lovely Weddings
Rentals - Darling Details Rentals
Florals - A Beautiful Theme
Hair - Santiago Romero
MUA - Betty Rose by Alanna
Bridal Gown - Jasmine Bridal
Bridal Boutique - Bridal Elegance by Darlene
Models + Real Life Lovers - Jawara and Jasmyn
Photographer - Bre

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography