Vendor Feature - Just Lovely Weddings + Darling Details Rentals

If you’re looking for a local New Mexico wedding planner and rental vendor that pulls together dreamy big day details, you’ll probably fall in love with Just Lovely Weddings and Darling Details Rentals, both run by our sweet friend Lauren Mestas. Based out of Albuquerque and Santa Fe, these two incredible little businesses help streamline wedding day planning and help make bridal daydreams a reality. From Southwestern chic to classically elegant to uniquely personal, Just Lovely Weddings and Darling Details know how to pull off just about any type of wedding you can think up! We can’t wait to see what Lauren and her team have up their sleeves for us this wedding season!

Wedding Vendors
Just Lovely Weddings
Darling Details Rentals

Featured Love Stories
Tyler + Cassie at La Posada de Santa Fe
Tyler + Jordan at La Fonda on the Plaza
Gary + April at La Mesita Ranch
Michael + Lucia at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Michael + Caitlin at Old Town and El Zocalo
David + Lauren at La Fonda on the Plaza
Shane + Megan at a Private Estate in Albuquerque, NM
Gil + Joanna at La Posada de Santa Fe
Trenton + Aston at Loretto

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

Fall Wedding Gowns

With November quickly approaching and cooler weather on the way, we’re beyond excited for gorgeous winter brides, but we couldn’t help but shout out some of the absolutely dreamy brides we’ve captured during fall, aka the best season out there! Long sleeve elegance, floral appliqué details, and moody, vintage designs are just a few on the many reasons why we adore fall bridal style so much. From the simple and classic brides to the surprising, yet gorgeous brides, we’re always so lucky to capture so much beauty around this time of year. Scroll through to find your next wedding gown obsession.

Wedding Gown Designers + Boutiques
Jenny Packham
Jodi Moylan
White on Daniel Island
Pronovias
Bridal Boutique Lewisville
Monique Lhuillier
Bridal Galleria San Francisco
Uptown Bride
Teresa Romero Atelier
Enzoani
Randy Fenoli
White Lace Bridal
David’s Bridal
Maggie Sottero
d’Anelli Bridal
Kelly Faetanini
Emma and Grace Bridal Studio

Wedding Venues
Grace and St.Stephan’s Episcopal Church + Garden of the Gods Park
La Fonda on the Plaza
Hacienda Rose + The Santa Fe Opera
Eldorado Hotel and Spa
Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Ghost Ranch
La Posada de Santa Fe
Prairie Star Restaurant and Wine Bar
Casa Rondeña Winery

Photos by Alicia, Ashley, Bre & Jen of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn Younger of Alicia Lucia Photography

Summer Wedding Gowns

If there's one thing we love almost as much as capturing our stunning, wildly-in-love couples, its seeing the dreamiest wedding gowns ever! We have an endless number of favorite dresses so we've decided to share the best of each season. These summertime beauties caught our eyes and still have us daydreaming about them. Can it be summer all year long?!

Dress Vendors:
Made With Love Bridal
Monique Lhuillier
David's Bridal
Grace Loves Lace
Stella York
Flora Bridal
Kelly Faetanini
BHLDN
Hayley Paige
Casa Blanca Bridal
Reem Acra
Lea-Ann Belter Bridal
Allure Bridal

Photos by Alicia Padilla and Ashley Shaw of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn Younger of Alicia Lucia Photography

Gil + Joanna, a La Posada de Santa Fe Wedding

While from out of state, our sweet couple Gil & Jonna, chose Santa Fe as the perfect place to start the next chapter of their love story! They were wed at La Posada de Santa Fe on a warm August day with an incredibly moving ceremony and a reception for the books! Amid the colorfully eclectic background of Santa Fe, Gil and Joanna paired classic wedding elegance with soft pastel details, sparkling gold bridesmaids dresses, and bold, yet romantic florals.  They even included Conchita the Tequila Donkey, a crowd favorite,  in their celebration! Congrats to these darlings, we will never stop being in love with your magical day!

Vendors:
Venue - La Posada de Santa Fe
Planning + Coordination - Just Lovely Weddings
Florals- Renegade Floral
Conchita the Tequila Donkey - Eric Roybal at La Posada Santa Fe and Bear Creek Adventures
MUA + Hair  - Betty Rose by Alanna, The Honeycomb Beauty Studio
Bridal Gown - Kelly Faetanini
Bridal Shoes - Schutz
Bridesmaid Gowns - Etsy
Groom + Groomsmen Tuxes - The Black Tux
 

Photos by Alicia Padilla of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn Younger of Alicia Lucia Photography

Donald + Katie, a Casa Rondena Wedding

Our girl Jaclyn has been working around the clock to get us caught up on all the breath takingly beautiful weddings we've shot the last few years and today we are sharing Donald and Katie's amazing day! This sweet pair was married in Albuquerque at San Ysidro Catholic Church followed by an incredible reception at Casa Rondnea Winery.

Vendors:
Venue - Casa Rondena
Coordination - Alena Swanson
Videography - Emily Joanne
Hair - Project Luxe
Signage and stationery - by our beautiful and talented bride, Katie herself!
Cake - Simply Sweet by Darci
Makeup - Betty Rose by Alanna
Florals - Shannon Loves Flowers
Gown - Kelly Fetanini from Emma and Grace Bridal Studio 

Photos by Alicia Padilla of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog and Photo Curation by Jaclyn Younger of Alicia Lucia Photography