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
