Wedding Inspo - Heavenly Spring Florals

With plants starting to bloom and warm weather on the way, spring is truly right around the corner for our upcoming weddings. We adore seeing all of the lush spring details, but perhaps nothing can truly outshine divine florals.

From the soft, pastel hues to the stunningly classic arrangements, florals in the springtime can truly crown an entire wedding day. Nothing quite makes us well like our wedding season is in full swing until we get to see these beautiful blossoms, we simply cannot wait for it all!

Featured Lovers
Bailey + Andres at Los Poblanos
Estelle + Trevor at the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
Ryan + Samantha at Blame Her Ranch
Joe + Issac at Los Poblanos
Dan + Kathryn at Los Poblanos
Alexandra + Timothy at Four Seasons Santa Fe
Stan + Valerie at Ivjohaje Ranch
Julia + Jason at Los Poblanos
Jessa + Matt at Bishop’s Lodge

Weddings + Elopements by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - Ethereal Veils

Over the past year statement veils have made a major comeback in the wedding world. We’ve been on cloud nine over our brides who have brought that extra sprinkle of magic through some of the most divine wedding looks of this century.

Whether they’re soft and dainty fingertip veils or dramatic and bold cathedral veils, these bridal accents have the biggest hold on our attention. We’re absolutely obsessed with some of the latest veil styles, especially all of the embroidered and pearl accented beauties.

Bring on all of the heavenly bridal looks, we already know we’re going to obsess over them!

Featured Designers
Toni Ferdici
The Mantilla Company
Rue de Seine
Sarah Seven
BHLDN by Anthropologie
Vera Wang
Bel Aire Bridal

Weddings + Elopements by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - Sheath Wedding Gowns

Over the last few weddings seasons we’ve fallen head over heels for sheath gowns and our angelic brides who wear them. These modern, yet elegant pieces are sure to stand the test of wedding day time.

From the simple and sleek gowns to the the regal and refined, sheath wedding dresses have taken center stage at so many nuptials lately. We adore seeing all of the chic and unique takes on this classic silhouette, we know that sheath gowns are always going to be a staple in the bridal world.

Scroll through to see some of our most angelic brides in the gowns that made them even more heavenly!

Featured Designers
Eva Lendel
The Label Bride
Sarah Seven
Willowby
Markarian
Watters
Ines di Santo
Pronovias
Galia Lahav
Made with Love
BHLDN
Rebecca Vallance
Anomalie
Shona Joy
Terese Rose
Rue de Seine

Weddings + Elopements by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - Southwestern Weddings

As our 2023 wedding season begins to take off, we’re beyond thrilled to welcome so many couples to our incredible little home state. We adore when lovers honor the landscapes and diverse cultures of New Mexico on their wedding days.

From using the colors of the Southwest to paint their weddings to getting hitched out in the desert, our couples always know just how to pay homage to The Land of Enchantment. We’re still in awe over all the nuptials that reflect our beloved home so beautifully.

We cant’t wait to be a tiny piece of all of the gorgeous, Southwestern inspired days ahead!

Featured Love Stories
Taylor + Eliza at La Fonda on the Plaza
Becky + Jake at Ghost Ranch
Elizabeth + Scott at Kitfox
Marissa + Doug at National Hispanic Cultural Center
Alex + Blakely at Four Seasons Santa Fe
Michael + Erika at Ghost Ranch
Curtis + Elena at La Fonda on the Plaza

Wedding by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Jennie + Ike, a Magical Portland Wedding at Crystal Ballroom

On perhaps the most magical day of 2023 yet, Jennie and Ike made it official in the most enchanting Portland affair. These angels brought us along for their extraordinary celebration and its quite possible that we’ll never get over it.

Ike and Jennie first crossed paths about seven years ago through a mutual friends and their electrifying connection was immediate. When there was no denying that they were meant for each other, Ike left behind his life in the Pacific Northwest to move across the country to be with Jennie. Now nearly a decade later these two are even more in love with one another (and their sweet little cat!).

When deciding on where to take their love to the next level, Jennie and Ike wanted to say “I do” in a place that held deep personal meaning and Crystal Ballroom in the heart of Portland fit the bill perfectly. Over the decades, this historic theater has hosted endless musical talent and equally amazing love stories. Ike and Jennie’s sweet little winter soirée honed in on what these angels hold most dear: their friends, their families, and soaking up life to the fullest. From their minimalist, yet divine wedding day attire (just look at Jennie’s Carolina Herrera gown next to Ike’s velvet suit) to their moody and stunning florals by Botanica Floral Design to the absolute party vibes created by Mitch and the Melody Makers for their reception, Jennie and Ike knew exactly how to set the stage for the perfect opening to their new chapter. We loved watching these lovebird steal kisses underneath the neon-lit marquee and dancing the night away with all of their favorite people.

Cheers to making it a forever thing Jennie and Ike, we’ll probably be obsessed with you guys until the end of time.

Vendors
Venue - Crystal Ballroom
Florals - Botanica Floral Design
Invitations - Zola
Rings - Ruth Tomlinson Fine Jewelry
Bridal Gown - Carolina Herrera
Bride’s Shoes - Naturalizer
Hair + Makeup - Marina Haynes Artistry
Groom’s Tux - Indochino
Catering + Rentals - McMenamins
Band - Mitch and the Melody Makers
Photo Team - Lexie + Alicia

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 - Our Fave Pink and Red Details

Although we’ve been absolutely obsessed with all of the chic black and white accents along with all the neutral wedding tones, we’re still absolute suckers for dreamy red and pink wedding details.

Whether they come in the form of stunning bridesmaids dresses, as divine florals, or even as grooms’ suits, red and pink wedding details are truly a unique touch we adore. We can’t wait to see how our couples continue to interweave these dream colors into their unreal wedding soirées.

Scroll through to save all the candy-colored inspiration you could ever dream up for your nuptials!

Featured Love Stories
Elsa + Matt at Los Poblanos
John + Divya at La Fonda on the Plaza
Kate + Sean at Rancho Gallina
Alanna + James at Casa Rondena Winery
Howie + Arin at La Fonda on the Plaza
Jay + Katie at The Olana
Bailey + Anthony at Cannon Beach
Brittany at Lighthouse Studio
Natalie + Andrew at Camp Lucy
Michael + Anna at The Seraphim House
Shubha + Adam at Four Seasons Santa Fe
Matt + Kathleen at a Private Residence in Santa Fe
Jocelyn + Evan at Los Poblanos
Chris + Lauren at The Neon Museum
Jamie + Clem at Race and Religious
Sara + Kevin at Los Poblanos
Tyson + Sarah at La Fonda on the Plaza
Jaclyn + Gypsy Bride at White Mesa

Weddings + Elopements by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
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 - Whimsical Garden Weddings

Every single season we’re continually swept off our feet by enchanting little garden weddings. From the lushest affairs to the more quaint gatherings, these ever stunning days are some of most treasured celebrations.

Even though we call the desert home, there are still some of the most divine garden settings to be found in the heart of the Southwest. Whether its at heavenly Los Poblanos in the North Valley of Albuquerque or all the way up in Taos at El Monte Sagrado, we always know that any garden wedding will be sure to leave us awe-struck.

We can’t wait for everything to be in full bloom again for we know that this season will usher in some of the most heavenly of days.

Featured Love Stories
Elsa + Matthew at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Sean + Kristina at Camp Lucy
Thomas + Jacqueline at Santa Fe Botanical Gardens and La Posada de Santa Fe
Courtney + Chris at El Monte Sagrado de Taos
Madison + Sebaastian at Old Town Farm
Amber + Colin at a Private Estate in Albuquerque, NM
Cameron + Ali at The Church of the Holy Faith and La Posada de Santa Fe
Abbie + Jebb at a Private Estate in Santa Fe, NM

Weddings + Elopements by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - Moody + Modern Weddings

As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, its not hard to notice that weddings get just a little bit more moody and romantic. This season our couples took that dark, romantic aesthetic to the next level with truly unparalleled weddings.

While classic nuptials and boho celebrations still had a hold on 2022 weddings, it was soirées with the perfect blend of modern and moody details that took center stage. From dark florals with just the right amount of color to ceremonies in chapels with gothic architecture to black wedding gowns to making it official in one of the most haunted cities in the United States (New Orleans), these moody days brought in all the mysterious beauty we could ever dream up.

We have an inkling that we haven’t seen the last of these magical fêtes quite yet, here’s looking at 2023 to bring even more bewitching nuptials to life.

Featured Love Stories + Editorials
Michael + Anna at The Seraphim House in New Orleans, LA
Rich + Angela at Loretto Chapel and La Posada in Santa Fe, NM
Kaite + Jeremy at Los Poblanos Farm in Albuquerque, NM
Kristina + Sean at Camp Lucy in Dripping Springs, TX
Matt + Kathleen at a Private Residence in Santa Fe, NM
Clem + Jamie at Race and Religious in New Orleans, LA
Angie + Brittany at The Stakeout in Taos, NM
Meredith + Matthew at La Fonda on the Plaza in Santa Fe, NM

Weddings + Shoots by the ALP Photo Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - Top 5 Wedding Trends for 2023

As our incredibly stunning 2022 wedding season is quickly reaching its final act, we can’t help but reflect on some of the dreamiest wedding trends we’ve encountered this year. These five trends are wedding touches that we hope will become staples for more and more couples to come.

From incredible outfit changes to awe-inspiring al fresco dinning to the most dashing groom attire, this year’s couples went above and beyond all of expectations with their attention to detail and out-of-this-world celebrations.

Scroll through our top picks for what we’re dying to see more of next season and maybe add one or two to your very own Pinterest board.

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Trend - Outfit Changes

Featured Designers + Boutiques
Sarah Seven from Lovely Bride Denver
Fame + Partners
Jack Victor
Galia Lahav from Bridal Reflections NYC
Jovani
Martina Liana
Sachin & Babi from BHLDN
Marie Gabriel Couture Bridal
ASOS
Lauren Elaine
Reformation
Alyssa Kristin from a&bé bridal
Culwell and Son

Trend - Bridesmaids in Green + Black

Featured Designers + Boutiques
Beginning Boutique
BHLDN
Fame and Partners
Reformation
Show Me Your MuMu

Trend - Colorful Suits

Featured Designers + Boutiques
Express
Mr. Robbie Suits from SRG Fashions
Jack Viktor
High Society
Trumaker Alexandra Mosbaugh
Gucci
Generation Tux

Trend - Al Fresco Receptions

Featured Venues
Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
El Monte Sagrado Taos
La Posada de Santa Fe
Stay Kitfox
National Hispanic Cultural Center

Trend - Unique Bridal Accessories

Featured Details
Headbands from Twigs and Honey + Lelet New York
Wedding Gown Train from Rime Arodaky
Bridal Cape from Teresa Rose Designs
Bridal Bolero from Vera Wang

Wedding Inspo - Northern New Mexico Weddings

While Albuquerque and Santa Fe might be two of the cities we frequent the most for dreamy weddings, we can’t deny the absolute enchantment of northern New Mexico. From the painted deserts of Abiquiu to the mystic mountains of Taos to the serene aura of Eagle Nest Lake, there’s something charming to be found at every corner of this little part of New Mexico.

Over the past few seasons, we’ve been lucky enough to catch tiny glimpses of all the bewitching area that is northern New Mexico. We’re beyond smitten with every part of the north, whether its the pretty ranches, the historic monuments or even the tiniest, most intimate spaces.

We’re so excited for even more wonderful days in the north, here’s to all the beautiful love stories still to come!!!

Featured Locations + Love Stories
The Stakeout Taos - Nathan + Cathryn
Ghost Ranch - Jake + Becky
Taos Ski Valley - Logan + Audry
Angel Fire - Jacob + Lisa
Pecos Historical Site - Jimmy + Maggie
La Mesita Ranch Estate - Solve + Alex
Eagle Nest Lake - Boot + Mallory
El Monte Sagrado - Matthew + Alysia

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

Wedding Inspo - Top 5 Santa Fe Wedding Venues

Being from the gorgeous state of New Mexico, we spend a whole lot of time in our beautiful capital city of Santa Fe. We picked our top five places to tie the knot in The City Different and, dang, are they dreamy.

From the adobe-adorned plaza to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to way out in the desert, there are so many uniquely stunning places to say “I do” in and around Santa Fe. We adore spending time at La Fonda on the Plaza and La Posada de Santa Fe, both of which are located right near the heart of the city and have the most divine, historic architecture. We’re also head-over-heels for all the venues out in the wilds of New Mexico. From Georgia O’Keeffe’s beloved gem Ghost Ranch to the the hidden mountain beauty of Four Seasons Santa Santa Fe to the eclectic, wildly unique vibes of Hacienda Doña Andrea, couples have a plethora of ethereal, Southwestern spots to make it last name official.

We’re obsessed with all the incredible celebrations we’ve captured at these stellar venues and can’t wait to witness even more love and magic at them soon!

Our Top 5 Santa Fe Venues w/Featured Love Stories
La Fonda on the Plaza - Carter + Carrie and Derek + Brigitte
Four Seasons Santa Fe - Garrett + Kyla and Adam + Shubha
Ghost Ranch - Jake + Becky and Jason + Ryan
Hacienda Doñ Andrea - Zac + Shelly and Geoff + Jocelyn
La Posada de Santa Fe - Ashwin + Lauren and Tyler + Cassie

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