Kim + Daniel, a Heavenly White Sands National Park Wedding

Tennessee hunnies Kim and Daniel returned to their home state of New Mexico to kick off their new chapter with a dreamy, intimate wedding at White Sands National Park. These lovers’ day was one of unbridled joy and the most divine views of all.

Long before they became husband and wife, Daniel and Kim first met when they were both just high school seniors in The Land of Enchantment. Even though they attended different universities for undergrad, these two quickly found their way back to one another and continued to fall deeper in love. After several years of long distance romance, Kim and Daniel moved to Knoxville, TN to begin their new life together. A few years down the road, Daniel proposed to Kim right after a sunset riverboat cruise along the Tennessee River.

These angels knew that a huge wedding wasn’t their style, so they decided that the ever-majestic White Sands National Park in southern New Mexico would be the perfect backdrop for their nuptials. Surrounded by only a handful of loved ones, Kim and Daniel made their love official among the endless sparkling white dunes. Seeing these lovers soak in all of their newlywed bliss in one of the most ethereal places on earth was beyond our wildest dreams.

Vendors
Location - White Sands National Park
Florals + Decor - DIY by the bride
Invitations - Paperless Post
Bridal Gown + Veil - Vow’d Knoxville
Bride’s Bracelet + Earrings - Matteo Jewelry by Design
Eyelash Extensions - Lox Salon Knoxville
Rings - Macy’s + Kay Jewelers
Bridesmaid Dresses - David’s Bridal
Groom’s Attire - Raggs New Haven
Agua Frescas - Matteos Mexican Food
Cake - Hello Cakery and Macarons
Reception Venue - Lescombes Winery Alamagordo
Photo Team - Molly + Erin

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Howie + Arin, a Darling Desert Engagement

On the eve of their wedding, cuties Howie and Arin met up with us for the most fun little sunrise engagement session around. We loved revisiting one of our favorite New Mexico landmarks to celebrate these two and their love.

Arin and Howie kicked off their Southwestern dream weekend with quick trip out west to Petroglyph National Monument and it truly made for the sweetest of mornings. We adored these cuties’ laid back, yet completely head-over-heels romance and their session made for the most adventurous engagement.

We can’t wait to share these more of these angels and their unreal La Fonda on the Plaza wedding, but until then, drool over these engagement session moments with us!

Location - Petroglyph National Monument
Photographer - Briana A.

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