Michael + Mariah, a Sultry White Sands National Park Elopement

We captured one of our first elopements of the season down south at White Sands National Park with absolute babes, Michael and Mariah. Their romantic day doubled as a maternity session as these hunnies prepare to welcome their new little bundle of joy into the world.

When Michael and Mariah told us that they wanted a sultry session we knew they’d bring the heat, but dang did they make this day about 100 degrees hotter than we imagined. From their killer style to their intense love for another, these lovers really know how to make magic out in the desert.

Bring on all the steamy afternoons with the most stellar lovers, they’re truly our jam!

Location - White Sands National Park
Lead Photographer - Bre B
Second Photographer - Lexie

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Drew + Becky, a Moody El Malpais National Monument Elopement

Pennsylvania lovers Drew and Becky made the trek out west for a quiet elopement in the middle of the desert. We were so excited to be a part of this moody, beautiful elopement at El Malpais National Monument.

These sweethearts first met over 20 years ago in 1998 at just 12 years old when they were neighbors and although they never had an official l first date or anniversary, Becky and Drew were always meant to be. They got engaged in 2016 while visiting Glacier National Park in Montana and decided that they wanted to seal the deal at a National Park somewhere in the West. After a ton of research, these babes chose New Mexico as the backdrop for their new chapter and were married at El Malpais National Monument with a quiet elopement ceremony. Besides their officiant ( who is a National Park ranger!) and us, there wasn’t a single soul present for this serene October day, and truthfully that made it even more meaningful.

We’ll forever adore the couples who make their weddings intentional and true to their love, cheers to Drew + Becky’s love story.

Vendors
Location - El Malpais National Monument
Hair + Makeup - D’Ette Kellner
Bouquet - The Flower Craft Shop
Bride’s Dress - David’s Bridal
Groom’s Attire - Rococo
Rings - Guy Edward Family Jewelers
Officiant - Nick Lashley (National Park Ranger)
Photographer - Ashley

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Will + Lindsay, an Intimate Pecos Historic Site Wedding

Whenever we get to capture a love story at a National Park, we know its going to be an absolutely stunning affair. Will and Lindsay tied the knot at Pecos National Historical Site after 8 whole years together and it was truly a magical afternoon.

These lovers aren’t originally from New Mexico, but they have always been drawn to The Land of Enchantment. Lindsay and Will first met right after college when they both moved to Albuquerque and ended up being roommates. They soon after fell for each other and continued date long-distance for 5 years during grad school in California. After graduation, Lindsay and Will knew that they wanted to call the Southwest home and moved back to New Mexico to start their next chapter together.

Will and Lindsay held an intimate, minimalist wedding in Pecos with only 15 guests on the most beautiful September day. After the most heartfelt vows, these two wandered around the desert for the dreamiest portraits amid the moody mid-day New Mexico skies. We adored the beauty and simplicity of their day, from gorgeous florals from La Flora Floristry to elegantly-modern bridal glam by the Betty Rose team.

Will and Lindsay’s tiny day was truly one we treasured and dream of day after day, cheers to newlywed life angels!

Vendors
Prep + First Look Venue - The Inn and Spa at Loretto
Ceremony Location - Pecos National Historical Park
Florals - La Flora Floristry
Makeup - Alanna of Betty Rose by Alanna
Hair - Savannah of Betty Rose by Alanna
Bridal Gown - Pronovias
Bridal Boutique - Ann Matthews Bridal
Bride’s Shoes - Sam Edelman
Ceremony Music - Robert Capocchi
Photographer - Bre

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Michael + Kieu-Vi, an Ethereal White Sands Engagement

When Houston sweethearts Michael and Kieu-Vi reached out to us about capturing their gorgeous engagement at White Sands National Park, we knew it would be an unreal evening. These two and their love for each other were an absolute dream to witness and we’re clearly still up in the clouds over this session.

These lovers have been together for almost 11 years and Michael was even Kieu-Vi’s first boyfriend! They were immediately smitten with each other when they first met and haven’t been apart since. Together they’ve learned to love the individual growth they’ve experienced after a whole decade of love. Michael and Kieu-Vi are making it last name official this fall in Houston.

We adore all of the breathtakingly beautiful evenings we get to spend at White Sands, cheers to even more magic at this gem of a location.

Location - White Sands National Park
Photographer - Bre

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - White Sands National Park

We always say that New Mexico is one of the most beautiful places on the entire planet, so its no surprise that the ever ethereal White Sands National Park is part of that magic. From elopements to intimate wedding celebrations to engagements, we’ve been lucky enough to capture so much beauty at this natural wonder over the last few seasons.

About three hours south of our home base in Albuquerque, this incredible place is beyond otherworldly. Described as one-of-a-kind, White Sands is one of the only natural gypsum sand deserts on the planet. Upon arrival, this gorgeous destination holds both timeless history and the perfect blank slate for any couple or shoot. White Sands’ endless landscape of immaculate possibilities always leaves us in absolute awe and desperate for more adventures there.

Truthfully, we sometimes wish that we could just live at White Sands year-round, its immense beauty is unmatched and deeply powerful to us. We can’t wait to see which of couples take us back to this literal heaven on Earth!

Location - White Sands National Park

Real Life Love Stories + Styled Elopements
Ben + Chelsea, a White Sands Elopement (coming soon to the blog)
A Day in Dubai, a Styled White Sands Elopement
Scott + Moxi, an Intimate Wedding Celebration at White Sands
Jason + Natalie, a White Sands Engagement

Elopements + Shoots by Alicia, Ashley, and Bre of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography