Breck + Avery, a Surprise Winter Proposal at Ski Santa Fe

Texas cuties Breck and Avery traveled to Santa Fe for a little ski trip this winter, but little did sweet Avery know that Breck was going to pop the question. This snowy day was by far one of the most stunning surprise proposals of all.

If there’s one thing we love, its a surprise proposal and a proposal in the snow is truly a little slice of heaven. This March, we journeyed up into the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to Ski Santa Fe for Breck and Avery’s beyond beautiful new chapter together. After Breck proposed and Avery said yes (!!!!!!!), these hunnies popped champagne with their closest friends and family for one of the best après-ski moments ever. We even got to steal these cuties away for a few sweet romantics in the woods before they shredded the slopes for the first time as a newly engaged couple.

Bring on all the incredible surprise proposals in the most enchanting locations, we’re so down for all the romance and all the adventure!

Location - Ski Santa Fe
Photographers - Bri K + Lexie

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Taylor + Eliza, an Serene Old Town Engagement

When we first met California babes Eliza and Taylor, we just knew they are some of the most amazing humans around. We spent the most incredible evening exploring Old Town Albuquerque with these hunnies and, dang, was it one of our favorite evenings so far this year!

Taylor and Eliza first met seven years ago through the dating app Hinge and it was truly meant to be from the start (even though ever-punctual Taylor was a whole 15 minutes late to their first date!!). They instantly fell into the perfect groove with one another and years later they consistently hold space in their relationship for empathy, communication, and (most importantly) humor! These babes currently live near Los Angeles with their sweet schnauzer-poodle-terrier mix, Hamish.

We’re counting down the days until Taylor and Eliza say “I do” this April at La Fonda on the Plaza with some of our favorite vendor friends. Cheers to what will surely be one of the best celebrations of the year!!

Location - Old Town Albuquerque
Glam - A. Salon Santa Fe
Photographers - Alicia + Lexi

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Solve + Alex, a Festive Wedding at La Mesita Ranch

In the middle of this warm, yet gorgeous summer, Solve and Alex invited us to capture their dreamy nuptials in northern New Mexico. These lovebirds colorful day at La Mesita Ranch is one that we’ll truly remember forever.

This stunner of a wedding started way out west at La Mesita Ranch, a property tucked away near Nambe Falls and known for its breathtaking views and unique touches. With a little bit of magic from the Just Lovely Weddings team and the floral goddesses at Manmade and Sage, the details from this day were truly unmatched. Our dream bride Alex combined the best of classic wedding glam with boho details through her chic wedding gown from Ann Matthews Bridal and her stunning glam by Betty Rose by Alanna while Solve looked extra sleek in an all black tux.

For their stellar ceremony, these cuties included a larger than life floral arch filled with the most unique florals and the sweetest little petal toss. And to top it all off, Alex and Solve’s reception had so much damn beauty. From the incredible lounges by Darling Details to the divine table settings to the most out-of-this-world music by local band Le Chat Lunatique, this July day was perfection to the next level. If all of those touches weren’t enough, we were blown away by these lovers romantic first dance and surprise tambourine party with all of their guests on the dance floor.

We’ll forever be obsessed with the way Alex and Solve brought together all of their loved ones for the most killer summer party, cheers to newlywed life babes!!!


Vendors
Venue - La Mesita Ranch
Planning + Coordination - Just Lovely Weddings
Lounge Rentals + Signs - Darling Details Rentals
Tent + Table Rentals - Colorado Party Rentals
Florals - Manmade and Sage
Bridal Hair - Danielle Griego
Bridal Makeup - Alanna of Betty Rose by Alanna
Bridesmaid Makeup - Ashley of Betty Rose by Alanna
Bridal Gown - Ann Matthews Bridal
Bride’s Shoes - Badgley Mischka
Reception Music - Le Chat Lunatique
Linens - BBJ Linens + La Tavola Linen
Catering - Dig and Serve
Photo Booth - Snapshot Selfies
Lead Photographer - Ashley
Second Photographer - Briana A
Assistants - Jaclyn + Autumn

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Kevin + Caroline, a Charming La Posada de Santa Fe Wedding

Texas sweethearts Kevin and Caroline brought the absolute party to Santa Fe this summer and it was truly beyond our dreams. Every last detail of this gorgeous day was not only unique, but so dang perfect.

These cuties first met a long time ago in high school, but sparks didn’t fly between Kevin and Caroline until one college break when they were both home with mutual friends. Even thought they started off as best friends, once these two realized how special their connection was, they quickly fell in love. In 2019, Kevin completely surprised Caroline and popped the question surrounded by their close friends and family.

Since these two call Midland, TX home, Caroline and Kevin wanted to have their wedding in a city that gave them that small town feel and Santa Fe was perfect. They soon decided that La Posada de Santa Fe would be the prettiest place to say “I do” and these lovers found the most killer vendor team to make all of their wedding dreams come true. From the luxe floral designs and amazing planning by A Beautiful Theme to the gorgeous water color details by Pearly Gates Designs to the most elegant custom bridal gown by Lea Ann Belter to the most dapper blue wedding tux by The Black Tux, these Texas babes pulled out all the stops for their beyond lovely day.

From the very first moments of their pretty day to those final electric moments on the dance floor, Kevin and Caroline just knew how to be the most amazing couple around. Cheers to the Packinghams and their brand new adventure together!!!!

These lovers have already been featured on two beautiful blogs, follow the links below to see it all:
Kevin + Caroline on Carats and Cake
Kevin + Caroline on Lea Ann Belter Bridal

Vendors
Venue - La Posada de Santa Fe
Planning + Coordination - A Beautiful Theme
Florals - A Beautiful Theme
Invitations - Pearly Gates Designs
Signage + Hand Lettering - Darling Details Rentals
Bride’s Makeup - Alanna of Betty Rose by Alanna
Bride’s Hair - Madi Noel Hair
Bridesmaid Makeup - Ashley of Betty Rose by Alanna
Bridal Gown - Lea Ann Belter Bridal
Bride’s Shoes - Loeffler Randall
Bride’s Earrings - Leighton Jewels
Rings - Cathy Eastham Fine Jewelry
Bridesmaid Dresses - Brideside
Groom + Groomsmen Attire - The Black Tux
Officiant - Revrand Barbra Kirk-Norris
Cake - Chocolate Maven
Rentals - American Tent Rental
Ceremony Music - Absolute Entertainment
Reception Music - Diamond Empire Band
Videography - Cesar of Alicia Lucia Photography
Lead Photographer - Ashley
Second Photographer - Cameron
Assistant - Cheyenne

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - Bouquet Inspo Third Edition

No matter what kind of celebration we’re capturing, we know that there’s guaranteed to be some variety of magical florals involved. For us, bouquets always take the cake on wedding and elopement days, these beauties say so much about a couple, their nuptials, and their love story.

From the tiniest blooms to the biggest florals, bouquets are always one of our favorite details. Whether they’re dainty and soft or bold and bright, bouquets know how to steal the show. We love seeing our couples chose the most elegant, classic florals or even opting for something modern, colorful, and completely out-of-the-box.

2021’s bouquets were the downright dreamiest, we can’t wait to see what 2022 and beyond have in store for our floral-loving hearts!!!!

Featured Florists
Renegade Floral
Manmade and Sage
Bagels Florals
Floral Fetish
A Beautiful Theme
Mini Falls Farms
Floral Elegance
Floriography Flowers
La Flora Floristry
Viva Flora
Two Baroque Girls
Whim Hospitality
Noble Floral
The Flower Company
Stems of Austin
Good Seed Floral
Rose Rebels Floral Design
Foraged Santa Fe
Florecita Flowers
Albuquerque Florist
Something Special with Flowers

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

Wedding Inspo - Texas Weddings

The past few seasons we’ve been beyond to lucky to capture a whole handful of gorgeous Texas weddings and elopements with some of the most incredible couples. We adore visiting The Lone Star state for sweet nuptials and even more insane parties in the dreamiest locations.

From the vast beauty of Texas Hill Country ranches to the the elegant estates near Dallas, to Austin’s ultra avant-garde locations, Texas wedding venues have a little bit of everything for every couple out there. Being able to witness so much love on so many different places is such a dang dream, we’re always so excited when Texas couples want to bring us along for the ride!

We love love love all the crazy beautiful Texas days we’ve witnessed so far, here’s to even more adventures in our sister state!!

Featured Love Stories + Styled Shoots
Andrew + Natalie at Camp Lucy (Dripping Springs, TX)
Stuart + Kelly at Sunset Ranch (Fredericksburg, TX)
Noah + Rachel at Camino Real Ranch (Austin, TX)
Herbie + Kelsey at Ginger Ranch (Fredericksburg, TX)
Jay + Katie and Bryan + Kamilah at The Olana (Dallas, TX)
Clay + Erika at The Emerson Venue (Kaufman, TX)

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

Wedding Inspo - Backyard Weddings

If 2020 and 2021 have showed us anything, its that backyard wedding are here to stay forever. Over the last few seasons, we’ve captured some of the dreamiest backyard celebrations, but when 2020 changed everything, these incredibly special weddings took center stage.

Even though things have calmed down quiet a bit in the wedding world this year, so many of our couples are still opting for amazing backyard soirées and truthfully they’re some of our most treasured days. From the dainty, simple celebrations to the wildly-elegant bashes, backyard weddings come in all shapes and sizes. Whether its a day that only includes close friends and family or one that brings guests from near and far, our couples always find the perfect ways to kick off their marriages.

We’re so excited to see even more of these amazing little days so very soon, we already know they’ll each be so dang beautiful and unforgettable!

Featured Love Stories
Dominic + Maggie in Albuquerque, NM
Matt + Allie in Santa Fe, NM
Colin + Amber in Albuquerque, NM
Jebb + Abbie in Tesque, NM
Angie + Brittany in Albuquerque, NM
Nate + Cait in Denver, CO
Gates + C.C. in Northern New Mexico
Andrew + Shay in Albuquerque, NM
Suraj + Celina in Albuquerque, NM
Trey + Clara in San Patricio, NM
Shane + Megan in Albuquerque, NM

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

David + Kelly, a Dreamy Santa Fe Engagement

Even though these Texas cuties are tying the knot in Charleston, South Carolina, they spent the prettiest evening with us in the heart of downtown Santa Fe. We loved exploring some of our favorite old locations with these babes.

David and Kelly met in 2020 on Hinge right in the middle of Covid and they just knew it was meant to be. These hunnies bonded over their mutual loves of cooking, listening to music, and of course planning trips around the world. David and Kelly are going to make it official with a small, yet so freaking special wedding with only their closest friends and family this November and we couldn’t be more excited for them.

Location - Hotel St. Francis + Downtown Santa Fe
Photographer - Bre

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Robert + Betsy, an Intimate Ten Thousand Waves Elopement

Right in the middle of our insanely busy summer wedding season we got to spend the most quiet, perfect weekday with lovers Robert and Betsy for their elopement. These cuties made it official at the iconic Ten Thousands Waves Japanese Resort and it was truly perfection.

Even though these two worked next door to each other, Robert and Betsy initially met online and had an immediate attraction. After a while, these two knew it was meant to be and decided that they wanted to be together forever. Robert and Betsy opted out of a big wedding for a tiny elopement; they were officially married at the Santa Fe Courthouse with only their witnesses, officiant, and Betsy’s mom (on FaceTime!) present.

Robert and Betsy decided to celebrate their union with a mini staycation at Ten Thousand Waves, a place that reminds them deeply of their treasured Japan trip from a few years ago. These lovers incorporated a few soft, minimalist details into their including a dreamy bouquet, custom ring, and coordinating linen attire for an effortlessly simple feel. We loved exploring this special location on the most stellar summer day with these angels.

Cheers to more dreamy little elopements in all the amazing, unconventional locations, we’re so down for it all!!

Venue - Ten Thousand Waves Spa
Ring - Annika Fine Jewelry
Photographer - Bre

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - Colorado Weddings

New Mexico may be our gorgeous home state, but dang do we absolutely adore Colorado weddings and elopements. Every once in awhile, we get to journey up to our northern sister state and it always blows us away with its stunning views and amazing celebrations.

From front porch weddings in the heart of Denver to stellar weddings on remote ranches to the most beautiful bashes among red rock formations, we’ve seen an incredibly vast amount of out-of-this-world days. We love the way the cities of Colorado are just as welcoming and cozy as the larger than life mountain ranges and state parks.

We can’t wait to be back in colorful Colorado for even more captivating days with the most lovely couples around!

Colorado Weddings
Nate + Cait in Downtown Denver
Brant + Sharayah at Paradise Ranch, Pagosa Springs
Blake + Jennie at Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs
Alex + Amber at High County Lodge, Pagosa Springs

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

Brant + Sharayah, a Colorado Wedding at Paradise Ranch

After 2020 forced them to change their wedding plans not once, but twice, Las Cruces lovers Brant and Shay finally said “I do” high up in the mountains of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. This pretty day had some of the most beautiful views around!

Paradise Ranch, a hidden gem of Colorado, provided the perfect place for every single piece of Brant and Shay’s day. From the coziest bridal suite where our queen Genica Lee gave Shay the most heavenly bridal glam to an open field with a free-flowing stream for the sweetest first look to the most rustic-chic open air cabin for a dreamy first dance, this location was absolutely made for these lovers. To top off an amazing ceremony and reception, we got to sneak away with Brant and Shay for the most stunning golden hour romantics, complete with all those infamous Colorado views.

This quick trip up to Colorado was endlessly beautiful, cheers to a lifetime of love together Brant and Shay!

Vendors
Venue - Paradise Ranch (Pagosa Springs, CO)
Florals - Desert Flower Co
Hair + MUA - Genica Lee
Bridal Gown - Maggie Sottero
Bridal Boutique - Bridal Elegance by Darlene
Groom’s Attire - Suits Unlimited
Catering - End of the Trail Catering
Cake - Simply Sweet by Darci
DJ - Complete Weddings and Events
Videography - Southwest Wedding Films
Lead Photographer - Bre
Second Photographer - Cameron

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography