Every season we’re continually blown away by our couples’ incredible wedding day style, but our 2022 lovers definitely took the cake for best dressed. Last year, our grooms brought the heat in some of the most sleek, jaw-dropping wedding looks ever.
From classic black tuxes to the cleanest all-white suits to outfits in every single hue, our grooms understood the assignment in the fullest. We’re forever obsessed with all the ways these guys showed us how to keep weddings unique and unforgettable with their style.
If 2022 was any indicator of the all the incredible groom styles to come this season, we’re already over the moon for it all!
Featured Designers + Menswear Shops
Ted Baker
The Black Tux
Jack Victor Limited
Sew Generously Bespoke
Ralph Lauren
Indochino
Gargee Designers
Martin Patrick 3
Isaia
Gucci
SRG Fashion
Mr. Robbie’s Suits NYC
Suit Supply
Don Morphy
Express
Trumaker
Generation Tux
Men’s Wearhouse
Bert + Jess Clothiers
Suits Unlimited
Weddings + Elopements by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
2022, a Year with the ALP Team
2022 was truly a year filled with the deepest amounts of love, unparalleled connections, and unforgettable humans who we were lucky enough to cross paths with on wedding days and beyond.
This year took us everywhere and back again, from Sin City to Mexican beaches to the heart of Texas Hill Country to all over The Land of Enchantment, leaving us surrounded with wonder and adoration. We know that the new year will bring even more places, even more breathtaking weddings, and even more love stories, but for now we’ll continue to revel in all that this year gave us.
Here are our favorite moments of this year, see you in 2023 lovers.
Weddings + Elopements by Alicia Lucia Photography
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
Angela + Rich, an Elegant Santa Fe Wedding
Even though East Coast sweethearts Angela and Rich officially tied the knot in 2020 during the pandemic, they knew that the next chapter of their lives wouldn't be complete without their dream wedding in Santa Fe. Nearly two years later, all of their wishes came true on the most serene Southwestern day.
These cuties first met in 2016 through a dating app and after their first date at Pennylane Coffee in New York City, they knew their connection was something extraordinary. They instantly connected over their love of travel, snow sports, and having as much adventure as possible in life. Soon after that kismet initial encounter, Rich and Angela quickly fell in love. In December of 2018, Rich surprised Angela with a Central Park proposal complete with many of Angela's favorite things including a lit-up Christmas tree, the iconic Alice in Wonderland statue (located right near Central Park's beloved Conservatory Water), and the dreamiest engagement ring we've ever seen. These two soon began charting the journey back to their beloved New Mexico for their wedding celebration.
However, when the global pandemic halted their initial plans, Angela and Rich decided to get married in a very intimate ceremony, forever hoping that their Southwestern wedding plans might still come to life someday. In 2022, the stars finally aligned for these lovers and they were able to celebrate their love with all of their friends and family in the heart of New Mexico.
Opting to make their wedding truly unique (and so incredibly luxe we might add) these hunnies went for a moody, lush wedding design complete with some of the most jaw dropping details we've ever seen. From the insanely gorgeous florals by Artichokes and Pomegranates to dark, elegant details by Just Lovely Weddings throughout their reception (especially those chargers and sugar skull cookies) to their custom wedding day looks (Angela's heavenly bridal gown paired perfectly with Rich's dark green tux) to neon signage that paid homage to Angela's love of Alice in Wonderland (and made for the perfect echo back to their engagement) to ending the night with not only a traditional tequila donkey, but also surprising their guests with a CO2 cannon (truly giving those immaculate East Coast club vibes), this day truly had everything we could have ever dreamed of.
And if all of those details weren't sweet enough, Rich surprised Angela during their emotional first look in the desert with a custom wedding ring that contained several of her family's heirloom diamonds. Following this heartfelt moment, we were blown away even further when these two decided to make their ceremony a vow renewal, truly such a sign of their steadfast, unbreakable bond with one another.
We are deeply enamored for all the little ways these babes continued to surprise each other and their loved ones throughout the day. We adored celebrating this insanely beautiful day in Santa Fe, it was by far one of the most unreal fêtes we've ever been lucky enough to be a part of; here's to even more blissful days like this one.
Vendors
Prep + Reception Venue - La Posada de Santa Fe
Ceremony Venue - Loretto Chapel
Planning + Coordination - Just Lovely Weddings
Rentals - Darling Details Rentals
Florals - Artichokes and Pomegranates
Invitation Suite - Pure Invite
Itineraries + Menus - Minted Weddings
Rings + Jewelry - Bellman Jewelers
Bride’s Hair - Laura of Betty Rose by Alanna
Bride’s Makeup - Addie of Betty Rose by Alanna
Bridal Gown - Galia Lahav
Bridal Boutique - Bridal Reflections
Bride’s Shoes - Jimmy Choo
Bridal Prep Outfit - Nadine Merabi
Reception Dress - Jovani
Reception Shoes - Loeffler Randall
Bridesmaid Hair - Jayce of Betty Rose by Alanna
Bridesmaid Makeup - Jackie of Betty Rose by Alanna
Groom’s Tux Jacket - Mr. Robbie Suits
Groom’s Suit - SRG Fashions
Cake - Maggie’s Wedding Cakes
Sugar Skull Cookies - Feathered Arrow Cookies
String Quartet - Cielo Quartet
Mariachi Band - Absolute Entertainment
DJ - Desert Disco Music
Neon Signage - Yellowpop
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
What We Heart About Santa Fe Weddings
Anyone who knows our team has seen how much we adore Santa Fe weddings and all of the amazing little spots where we’ve captured our couples and their love stories. From its vast architecture to it rich culture, Santa Fe is a gem among the Southwest and we feel so dang lucky to spend so much time exploring it.
One of the most iconic locations for weddings is, of course, the Santa Fe Plaza, but what many don’t realize is the vast number of different venues of all shapes and sizes for weddings.
Do you want a huge wedding with a parade around the historic plaza followed by an outdoor reception? There are several hotels including La Fonda on the Plaza, The Inn and Spa at Loretto, and La Posada de Santa Fe that are pros at these celebrations.
Or are you a bit more low-key and want an intimate wedding at a stunning hacienda or tiny inn? Spots like Hacienda Corta Caro and The Inn of the Five Graces are the coziest of wedding nooks.
Maybe you want a venue with an iconic past or one that’s even an art gallery? Places like Peters Projects at Gerald Peters Gallery, SITE Santa Fe, and The Santa Fe Opera are just a few of those unique, art focused spaces.
There’s even two incredibly famous churches right on the plaza, Loretto Chapel and The Cathedral Basilica of St Francis of Assisi, for more traditional weddings.
And what about places for couples wanting to venture a bit outside of the usual Santa Fe scene for venues nestled among the mountains and vast New Mexican landscape? Venues like La Mesita Ranch Estate, Las Campanas, Hacienda Doña Andrea, and Four Seasons Santa Fe all provide amazing views and details for any and all weddings they host.
Not only does Santa Fe have so many amazing venues, but so many unique New Mexican and Southwestern traditions have stayed in style season after season in The City Different. Every season mariachi parades around the plaza take center stage, tequila donkeys like sweet Conchita make an appearance at receptions, and all the chili, cactus, and skull details accent every inch of weddings. We love how couples from near and far fully embrace all the special little pieces of Santa Fe that we have such a soft spot for. And we can’t help but absolutely love it even more when our lovers from previous wedding seasons continue to visit Santa Fe year after year just to always have a part of the Southwest with them.
In our eyes, any venue in Santa Fe is the perfect venue and every tradition is beyond special. We’ve been so fortunate to capture a huge amount of couples in the most unique locations and honestly, we can’t wait to explore new places with brand new love stories.
Featured Santa Fe Venues
La Fonda on the Plaza
Hacienda Doña Andrea
La Mesita Ranch Estate
La Posada de Santa Fe
Santa Fe Opera
Las Campanas
SITE Santa Fe
Gerald Peters Gallery
Hacienda Corta Caro
Loretto Chapel
Inn and Spa at Loretto
Inn of the Five Graces
Eldorado Hotel and Spa
Four Seasons Santa Fe
Weddings by Alicia, Ashley, Bre, and the ALP Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography