Being from the Southwest, deserts are (of course) a major staple in some of the stunning engagement we capture across New Mexico and beyond. From classic high desert landscapes to otherworldly locations, The Land of Enchantment and its sister states are the perfect places to roam around wilds with your lover.
Whether it be at the serene oasis that is Lake Powell or the sky-high painted rocks at Ghost Ranch, the variety of locations across the Southwest is truly breathtaking. We love visiting our favorite little locations, but love it even more when our couples take us on new adventures to stunning desert landscapes.
We know that we’ll always have a huge amount of love for all things desert, so here’s just a few of our favorite engagements out in the wilderness!
Featured Lovers
Taylor + Jaxon at Lake Powell
Nick + Liz in Nambe
Angela + Rich at Ghost Ranch
Jay + Jordyn at White Mesa
Marissa + Doug in the Sandia Foothills
Nhi + Jojo at the Hoodoo Trail
Kate + Sean in the Sandia Foothills
Erin + Caleb at White Mesa
Vina + Lisa at White Sands National Park
Gabe + Amy at El Malpais National Monument
Lana + Cait at Petroglyph National Monument
Engagements by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
5 Trends for Next Level Weddings in 2023
We already know that 2023 is going to be an absolutely killer year for weddings so we couldn’t help but spotlight a few trends we hope are here to stay.
From the more subtle details to the show stopping moments, we’re crossing our fingers (and toes) for all the pretty to come our way this year. We adore the way 2023 is set to be the year with a little something for everyone, we can’t hardly wait to witness it all.
Weddings + Elopements by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Trend - Getaway Cars
Featured Love Stories
Lauren + Chris at the Neon Museum
Sean + Kristina at Camp Lucy
Luke + Jenny at a Private Estate in Albuquerque
Deanna + Andrew at Hotel Andaluz
Celina + Suraj at a Private Estate in Albuquerque
Garrett + Kyla at Four Seasons Santa Fe
Trend - Dramatic Veils
Featured Brides + Veil Designers
Blakely in Toni Federici
Kaite in Sarah Seven
Annie in Untamed Petals
Lindsay in a Vintage Veil
Abbie in Ofrenda Studio
Alyssa in a Vintage Veil
Eliza in Ofrenda Studio
Trend - Sapphire Rings
Featured + Beloved Jewelers
Bellman’s Jewelry
Marrow Fine Jewelry
Young in the Mountains
Ooh Aah Jewelry
John Thomas Jewelers
Sarah O Jewelry
Dell Fox Jewelry
Brilliant Earth
Jennifer Behr
Trend - White Bouquets
Featured Florists
Renegade Floral
Floriography Flowers
Velvet Event Design and Florals
Floral Elegance
Two Baroque Girls Floral
Florecita Flowers
Artichokes and Pomegranates
Uptown Flowers
Trend - Tented Receptions
Featured Love Stories
Angela + Rich at La Posada de Santa Fe
Maggie + Dominic at a Private Estate in Albuquerque
Elizabeth + Nick in Nambe Falls
John + Parrish at La Posada de Santa Fe
Luke + Jenny at Private Estate in Albuquerque
Alex + Solve at La Mesita Ranch
Jacqueline + Thomas at La Posada de Santa Fe
Becky + Jake at Ghost Ranch
Colin + Amber at a Private Estate in Albuquerque
Wedding Inspo- Married in the Mountains
In our gorgeous home state of New Mexico there are so many stunning spaces and places to be wed, making it easy to become overwhelmed in a sea of beautiful options. But with endless mountain ranges in our backyard, we know that any celebration in The Land of Enchantment will be one of truly magical heights. From the Sangre de Cristo range to the north to Abiquiu’s famed rainbow of rust mesas, our lovely little Southwestern home has no shortage of beautiful landscapes.
Over the years, we’ve been fortunate enough to capture some of the immense beauty all of the mountains have to offer. These majestic giants sprinkle a bit of mystical wonder on wedding days, leaving us absolutely enamored by some of the most astonishing high-altitude affairs. Here’s to more marriages in some of the most jaw-dropping locations in the West!
Featured Love Stories
Audry + Logan at Taos Ski Valley
Angie + Brittany at Stakeout Taos
Andy + Sophia at The Adobe and Pines Inn
Scott + Lizzy at Kitfox
Blakely + Alex at Four Seasons Santa Fe
Nick + Liz at Nambe Falls
Becky + Jake at Ghost Ranch
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Nick + Liz, a Divine Nambe Falls Wedding
Lovers Liz and Nick were finally able to celebrate the next chapter of their incredible love story this summer after two whole years of being engaged and waiting out the pandemic. These two brought together all of their loved ones for the most stunning New Mexico day of all.
Long before they were tying the knot, Nick and Liz were both ambitious law students at Harvard who just so happened to get seated right next to each other in class. After realizing how amazing they were together, these two began the journey of the lifetime that took them from the East Coast all the way to California where they now live ( and where Liz is now the first Native American Law Professor at Stanford!!!!). After all these years of adventuring and making moves as the ultimate power couple, Liz and Nick decided to make it official in Liz’s beautiful home state of New Mexico.
For their ceremony, these two knew that Nambe Falls, where Liz grew up, would be the most idyllic place to say “I do”. With the creative magic of Just Lovely Weddings and the most epic scenery, Nick and Liz brought their dream wedding day to life From Liz’s soft bridal glam to the bright pops of yellow throughout the day, to the most thoughtful reception details, this overcast day still brought so much light and love to all those who were a part of it. And just when it seemed impossible to be even more awestruck by this day, Liz and Nick took us on a tiny adventure to the most unreal overlook for romantics beyond our wildest dreams.
We’re still reeling from just how amazing this day was and how inspired we are by these two humans, cheers to a lifetime of making history!!!
Vendors
Prep Location - Rancho Jacona
Ceremony + Reception Location - Nambe Falls
Planning + Coordination - Just Lovely Weddings
Rentals - Darling Details Rentals
Florals - made by bride
Hair - Genica Lee
Makeup - Alanna of Betty Rose by Alanna
Bride’s Ring - Pavé Jewlers
Bridal Gown - Anomalie
Groom’s Attire - Indochino
Catering - Tomasita’s Santa Fe
Bar - ABQ Bar Keeps
Brews - Bow and Arrow
Videographer - Emily Brown Media
Lead Photographer - Alicia
Second Photographer - Taylor
Assistant - Jaclyn
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography