Cameron + Ali, a Whimsical Santa Fe Wedding

Dallas babes Ali and Cameron hold Santa Fe very close to their hearts and when wedding bells were finally in their near future, they knew no other place but The City Different would do for their nuptials. These lovers brought the most romantic, colorful fall atmosphere to La Posada de Santa Fe and it was truly a day for the books.

Long before they were saying “ I do”, Cameron and Ali met by chance through their previous employers. For their first date, these cuties were invited to a ‘young professionals networking concert’, but after a few moments at the celebration, they realized they were at the wrong party (everyone else in attendance was at least 20 years older than them!). Soon after this, these two became inseparable and continued exploring Dallas and the world together. In 2021, a few days after purchasing their dream home that was situated close to where Ali grew up, Cameron proposed and surprised Ali by having all of their family (including their sweet puppy) present for the occasion.

These angels dreamed up their ideal Santa Fe wedding together, spending lots of weekends in the Southwest to make sure that everything was perfection for their big day (and trust us when we say it definitely was). Ali and Cameron started off their day with an emotional first look and lots of sweet moments with their family and closest friends. These two chose to honor their faith by getting married at The Church of the Holy Faith (the sister chapel to their beloved Dallas church) and their intuition that this little Santa Fe church was the perfect place for them to become husband and wife was confirmed when they found out that its garden is dedicated to ‘Alexandra Cameron Ward’ (talk about a sign from the universe!). Following their beautiful ceremony, these hunnies were led by a mariachi parade back to La Posada where they finally got to witness their wedding dream come to life. For their reception, Ali and Cameron had hoped for a serene evening without rain to allow for their al fresco dinner and dang was their wish granted. Their reception, filled with warm-toned arrangements of florals (both on the tables and overhead) and fruits alongside delicate fine china, was completely untouched by Mother Nature. After their tranquil, romantic dinner, Ali and Cameron partied the night away with all of the guests before finishing off their celebration with a sparkler exit and a couple of cheeky kisses at Julia’s Bar.

This day was everything we could have hoped for and then some, we adored spending the most perfect September day with these lovers. Cheers to married life Cameron and Ali!!!

Vendors
Prep + Reception Venue - La Posada de Santa Fe
Ceremony Venue - The Church of the Holy Faith
Planning + Coordination - Brooks and Barnes
Florals - Floriography Flowers
Invitations - Swoozie’s
Rings - Milliard Diamond Concierge
Bridal Hair + Makeup - Maitee Miles
Bridal Gown - Ines di Santo
Bride’s Shoes - Loeffler Randall
Bridesmaid Dresses - BHLDN
Bridesmaid Hair + Makeup - A.Salon Santa Fe
Groom + Groomsmen Attire - Culwell and Son
Baker - Mila’s Mesa
Band - Jordan Kahn Orchestra
Decor Rentals - Top Tier Event Rentals
Linens - BBJ Linens
String Quartet - Serenade Strings
Mariachi Band - Mariachi Sonidos del Monte
DJ - Patricia Quirino
Videographer - KG Photo Film

Wedding Inspo - Rehearsal Dinners

Everyone knows that the best way to kick off a dreamy wedding weekend is with a rehearsal dinner or with an even bigger welcome dinner. And, of course, our couples always take this tradition to the next freaking level.

From the Southwestern inspired fêtes in the middle of Santa Fe to the lush celebrations in Austin to partying everywhere in between, these dinners help couples not only welcome their guests, but set the mood for the entire weekend of festivities. We adore when couples use their rehearsal and welcome dinners to incorporate pops of color or unique details that are sometimes the exact opposite of their wedding day theme (a detail we’re truly obsessed with forever and ever).

We can’t wait to see what beauty our couples have in store for us next season and beyond!

Cameron + Ali at The Santa Fe Convention Center
Venue - The Courtyard at Santa Fe Convention Center
Planning - Brooks and Barnes
Catering - Mila’s Mesa

Rich + Angela at Eldorado Hotel and Spa
Venue - Eldorado Hotel and Spa
Planning - Just Lovely Weddings
Florals - Artichokes and Pomegranates
Hair + Makeup - A. Salon Santa Fe
Bride’s Dress - Alexia Marie
Bride’s Shoes - Christian Louboutin
Groom’s Attire - Charles Tyrwhitt
Music - Robert Capocchi

Carly + Jake at La Fonda on the Plaza
Venue - La Fonda on the Plaza
Florals - Viva Flora

Sean + Kristina at Olive and June
Venue - Olive and June

Jason + Natalie at The Pink Adobe
Venue - The Pink Adobe
Planning - For the Love
Cake - Maggie’s Cake
Gift Bags - Funky Olive

Evan + Jocelyn at Los Poblanos
Venue - Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Planning - Just Lovely Weddings
Rentals - Darling Details Rentals
Florals - Floriography Flowers
Paper Goods - Funky Olive

Kelly + Stuart at Feast and Merriment (Fredericksburg, TX)
Venue - Feast and Merriment
Gift Bags - Los Poblanos

C.C. + Gates at a Private Estate
Location - Private Estate
Hair + Makeup - Something Ginger
Florals - Rengade Floral

Thomas + Jacqueline, a Lush Santa Fe Botanical Garden Wedding

Sweet Indiana babes Jacqueline and Thomas wanted to celebrate their love in the dreamiest Southwestern way possible, so they brought the party to Santa Fe. These cuties defied all the odds for what was truly the most gorgeous, unreal wedding of all time.

These two first crossed paths several years ago through mutual friends and felt a spark so real that both Thomas and Jacqueline were almost immediately head-over-heels for one another. After several years of falling more and more in love with each other, Thomas popped the question at Fair Oaks Farms with some of their closest friends and family present.

Almost two whole years later, and after rescheduling their special day several times, these lovebirds finally got to say “I do” in New Mexico. However, despite all of their careful planning, Jacqueline and Thomas were met with one of the biggest rainstorms of the year right in the heart of The City Different. Deciding that not even a downpour could stop their love, these angels made it official at Santa Fe Botanical Garden while the monsoon storm fell on them. Time seemed to stop for a few moments as Thomas and Jacqueline sealed the deal as husband and wife with a rain-soaked kiss, truly a moment straight from a silver screen feature.

Following their truly epic ceremony, these hunnies led their loved ones over to La Posada de Santa Fe for a garden-inspired soirée that was above and beyond our wildest day dreams. From the insanely lush, vibrant florals from Floriography Flowers to custom escort card horseshoes by Darling Details to a desert-themed cake by Maggie’s Wedding Cakes (which was truly a work of art in and of itself), Jacqueline and Thomas took garden party to the next level. To top it all off, heavenly bride Jacqueline had not one, but two reception looks that were seriously to die for (just peep the cowboy hat and dreamy dress details). After the rain had simmered down for a bit, we stole these newlyweds away for just a few more romantics and dang did their love shine through, even on the rainiest of days.

Cheers to all the lovers who refuse to let anything stand in the way of celebrating their new beginnings and for always finding the silver lining.

Vendors
Venues - Santa Fe Botanical Garden + La Posada de Santa Fe
Planning + Coordination - A Beautiful Theme
Florals - Floriography Flowers
Paper Goods - Scrybe
Hair + Makeup - Something Ginger
Bridal Gown - Galia Lahav
Bridal Boutique - Marie Gabriel Bridal
Reception Dresses - ASOS
Bride’s Shoes - Jimmy Choo
Bride’s Hat - Glitzy Bella
Groom’s Attire - Ralph Lauren
Groom’s Hat - O’Farrell Hat Co
Hand Lettering + Horseshoes - Darling Details Rentals
Rentals - Colorado Party Rentals
Cakes - Maggie’s Wedding Cakes
Band - Nashville Cover Band

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Jake + Carly, a Dazzling La Posada Wedding

Pacific Northwest hunnies Jake and Carly waited several years to tie the knot, but when they finally made it official this May, it was a dream beyond dreams. These cuties brought the most chic, elegant garden-inspired celebration to the heart of the Southwest and we’re the biggest fans of it all.

Carly and Jake first met almost a decade ago while they were both attending journalism school in Chicago and very quickly fell for each other. After moving to Washington D.C. for several years, these babes packed up everything and moved all the way to Portland, OR on the other side of the country. During their roadtrip to the West Coast, Carly and Jake just happened to pass through Santa Fe and immediately fell in love with The City Different (but more on that later!). Jake and Carly got engaged in March of 2020 (right as the pandemic was starting) and began planning their wedding from home.

While they were envisioning their big day, Jake and Carly remembered how much they adored Santa Fe and ultimately decided that there was no where else they’d rather get hitched. Two years after their engagement, these cuties finally got their amazing celebration with some of the most unreal details around. With the magic of Just Lovely Weddings and Darling Details Rentals, Carly and Jake’s day was gorgeous and seamless from start to finish. The angels from Viva Flora created a ceremony chuppah unlike any we’ve seen before and Funky Olive Designs created an invitation suite and paper goods straight from heaven. We loved catching the last few rays of sunlight with these angels as they danced in the middle of a little Santa Fe street. Every inch of this day was a true celebration of love, beauty, and pure joy. We’re forever drooling over all the little touches Carly and Jake brought to their wildly beautiful spring afternoon.

We’re forever the biggest fans of the sweetest lovers and all of the pretty wedding day details, cheers to married life Carly and Jake!!!

Vendors
Venue - La Posada de Santa Fe
Planning + Coordination - Just Lovely Weddings
Rentals - Darling Details Rentals
Florals - Viva Flora
Ribbon - Wildly Collected
Invitations + Paper Goods - Funky Olive Design
Rings - Malka Diamonds
Hair - Jewel Hair Design
Makeup - Alanna of Betty Rose by Alanna
Bridal Gown - Stephan Yearick
Bridal Boutique - Dimitras Bridal
Bride’s Shoes - Badgley Mishcka
Bridesmaids Dresses - Birdy Grey + Reformation
Groom’s Attire - Indochino
Cake - Chocolate Maven
Band - Klezmer Band
DJ - Tony of Cutmaster Music
Lead Photographer - Ashley
Second Photographer - Emily
Assistant - Jaclyn

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - Dogs in Weddings

When it comes to weddings and elopements, there’s one guest we adore above all: dogs. We are absolutely smitten each time one of our couples includes their sweet fur babies in their special day and always have to squeeze in a few extra photos (and pets) with them.

No matter the type of wedding, we truly believe that including dogs should be a YES every single time. From the biggest, most elegant days to the quieter, more intimate nuptials, pups really do make everything that much more fun and exciting. We love seeing these precious furry angels ‘get ready’ with their parents, be a part of the ceremony, and (of course) be the star of any and all portraits.

If you’re on the fence about including your pups in your wedding or elopement, this is your sign to do it and to bring us with you!!

Featured Weddings + Elopements
Logan + Audry at Taos Ski Valley
Ben + Chelsey at White Sands National Park
Kenny + Molly at La Posada de Santa Fe
Andrew + Deanna at Hotel Andaluz
Tyler + Taylor in the East Mountains
Bobby + D’anndra at Hacienda Doña Andrea
Collin + Amber at a Private Estate in Albuquerque
Owen + Amelia at Hotel Albuquerque
Matt + Allie at a Private Estate in Santa Fe
Daniel + Nat at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Morgan + Mattie at Las Campanas

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