Weddings days are always so filled to the brim with joy and excitement, but one trend we’ve been loving on over the past couple of seasons is bridal sessions. These dreamy little days add a touch of magic and extra beauty to some of the sweet love stories of all time and here’s our favorite reasons why you should consider bringing us along for a bridal session.
1) Location Location Location
While wedding days may be more limited in terms of guest count and accessibility, bridal sessions can happen literally anywhere and on any day of the week. If you’ve been dreaming of romantic photos in Europe or adventurous mid-week city portraits, bridal might just be the perfect fit for you and your lover.
2) A Moment of Privacy
On wedding days, it might feel like couples never get a moment to revel in their newlywed status together so bridal sessions provide the perfect opportunity for couples to see each other in their stunning wedding attire and soak in all the love in a more private way.
3) Showing off Style
While most couples opt to wear the same attire for most their wedding and their bridal session, some couples use bridal sessions as an opportunity to test out a secondary wedding look or wear something less traditional for portraits. We love seeing our couples’ style shine so dang bright during these dreamy little sessions.
4) Perfecting the Details
In addition to getting to wear their wedding day looks for an additional time, couples also use bridal sessions to get a dress rehearsal for their hair, makeup, and florals. By providing vendors with an extra, less-stressful situation, couples are better able to communicate exactly what they want for their wedding day and give their vendors time to make extra changes if needed.
5) Becoming BFFs with Photo and Video Teams
As if we didn’t need another excuse to hang out with our incredible couples, bridal sessions give our team and our lovers one more chance to connect before wedding days. These sessions are also a great opportunity to test out what poses and angles couples like as well as figure out the best way to capture their love!
Featured Lovers
Brenda + Andrew at Los Poblanos
Taylor + Jaxon at Lake Powell
Nani in San Antonio
Anna + Michael at The Seraphim House
Anthony + Bailey at Cannon Beach
Weddings + Bridal Sessions by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Wedding Inspo - Ethereal Veils
Over the past year statement veils have made a major comeback in the wedding world. We’ve been on cloud nine over our brides who have brought that extra sprinkle of magic through some of the most divine wedding looks of this century.
Whether they’re soft and dainty fingertip veils or dramatic and bold cathedral veils, these bridal accents have the biggest hold on our attention. We’re absolutely obsessed with some of the latest veil styles, especially all of the embroidered and pearl accented beauties.
Bring on all of the heavenly bridal looks, we already know we’re going to obsess over them!
Featured Designers
Toni Ferdici
The Mantilla Company
Rue de Seine
Sarah Seven
BHLDN by Anthropologie
Vera Wang
Bel Aire Bridal
Weddings + Elopements by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Andrew + Bren, a Heavenly Hotel Albuquerque Wedding
Lovers Bren and Andrew dreamed up the most gorgeous garden-inspired wedding in the heart of Albuquerque and we are truly enamored with it. These Dallas hunnies brought an unreal amount of beauty, love, and intention to their sweet June day.
Andrew and Bren first caught each other’s eye at their church, however it took these cuties a little bit of time to work up the courage to talk to each other. When they finally broke the ice during a BBQ, Andrew asked Bren out on an official date and they’ve been absolutely smitten with one another ever since. After quickly realizing that they were meant to be, Andrew proposed to Bren in one of their favorite parks (along with some of their shared little chicks) and the rest is history.
These babes knew that Bren’s hometown of Albuquerque would be the most perfect place to make it official and began to envision their nuptials in The Land of Enchantment with a little help from the ever incredible Lauren of Just Lovely Weddings. Andrew and Bren kicked off their dreamy June day with a traditional morning temple ceremony, a mid-day luncheon, and, finally, the most divine garden reception of all time. From the rainbow hued florals to the delicate porcelain details to the most incredible playlist ever, this day was beyond our wildest dreams. And to top it all off, we got to spend part of the afternoon exploring Old Town with these hunnies and it was truly the most splendid time of all.
We’ll forever be the biggest ride or die fans of Bren + Andrew, we know these babes are going to bring so much light and joy into the world!!
Vendors
Venues - Albuquerque LDS Temple + Hotel Albuquerque
Planning + Coordination - Just Lovely Weddings
Rentals - Darling Details
Florals - Elite Flowers by Albuquerque Florist
Invitations - Minted Weddings
Rings - Blue Nile
Bride’s Hair - Mayra Hairstyles
Bride’s Makeup - Misha Harris Beauty
Bridal Gown - Alyssa Kristin
Bride’s Shoes - Circus by Sam Edelman
Cake - Simply Sweet by Darci
DJ - Cutmaster Music
Photo Team - Carissa + Lexie + Jaclyn
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Wedding Inspo - Gorgeous A Line Wedding Gowns
As our wedding season progresses, we find ourselves continually overwhelmed with all of the beauty that we get to witness on a regular basis. And when it comes to bridal gowns, beauty is in no short supply. We keep falling in love with the ever stunning silouehette of a-line gowns and its not hard to see why.
Whether they featured simple designs or intricate details, this style of wedding gown has always been a fan favorite. From the ever-classic square necklines to the most stunning beading, a-line gowns will forever be one of the most universally adored gown styles.
We can’t wait to photograph even more of these gorgeous gowns, but until then here’s a few of our latest favorites!
Featured Designers
Jenny Yoo
Watters
Alyssa Kristin
Pronovias
Vow’d Weddings
Lauren Elaine
Flora Bridal
Catherine Deane
Willowby
J. Crew
Vera Wang
BHLDN
Martina Liana
Weddings + Elopements by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography