Cori + Chris, a Tranquil Los Poblanos Wedding

New Mexico sweethearts Cori and Chris always knew that Los Poblanos was where they wanted to make their love official and this fall they finally got to have their dream lavender farm wedding. This serene September day was intentional, blissful, and so incredibly heartfelt.

These lovebirds met several years ago via Bumble and immediately hit it off during their first date at local brewery, Toltec Brewing. Since then, they’ve spent time building their sweet little homebody life together alongside their sweet pups, Ollie and Bowie. After a few years of falling more and more in love with one another, and in the spirit of staying true to their love of their pups, Chris proposed to Cori at a park by tucking the engagement ring in Ollie’s harness to surprise her.

These two dreamt of a wedding that had all of the intimate, yet joyful vibes they hold so close in their relationship so, of course, Los Poblanos fit the bill perfectly. Chris and Cori incorporated meaningful, yet beautiful elements into their celebration, from private vows after their first look to live music during their ceremony to a reception that felt like a tiny, elegant, candle-lit dinner. They even finished off their day with board games instead of dancing and it was truly the most wonderful little element. Seeing these two do deeply personal things with those closest to them was truly the icing on the cake of an already enchanting day!

We adored spending this incredible day with these amazing humans, cheers to a lifetime of love and adventure!!!

Vendors
Venue - Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Invitations - Minted
Florals + Candles - Florecita Flowers
Hair + Makeup - Genica Lee
Bridal Gown - Uptown Bride
Bride’s Shoes - David’s Bridal
Bride’s Jewelry - Kendra Scott
Rings - John Thomas Jewelers
Groom’s Attire - Burt and Jess Clothiers
Groom’s Shoes - Beckett Simonon
Officiant - Ashleigh Olguin Ceremonies
Cake - Simply Sweet by Darci

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Brett + Karla, a Gorgeous La Fonda on the Plaza Wedding

Long before D.C. babes Brett and Karla were partying the night away with all of their loved ones, they were just two cuties searching for love on the East Coast. These angels brought their amazing love story to a new pinnacle with unforgettable nuptials in Santa Fe.

After they both nearly called it quits on dating apps, Brett and Karla took a chance on their Hinge match with one another and met up for coffee on one of the coldest days in D.C. Almost immediately into their first date, these two realized that there was an instant, natural connection between them and from that day forward, they dove headfirst into a wonderful, loving relationship. A few years later, Brett popped the question to Karla on her birthday at home in Virginia right in the middle of the pandemic. Two weeks later, the newly engaged couple eloped on Brett’s parents’ property and had an intimate ceremony right before Brett was set to deploy with the Navy for a year. 

When July of 2022 finally arrived, Karla and Brett kicked off their wedding weekend with a traditional, yet intimate Catholic wedding at the ever-famous Cathedral Basilica de St.Francis of Assisi, making for a truly perfect prelude to their gorgeous La Fonda on the Plaza celebration. After their tiny wedding, these hunnies welcomed all of their guests to The City Different for the most show-stopping affair. On the day of their rooftop soirée, monsoon clouds gathered in the sky, yet even as Brett and Karla said “I do” for the third time in front of all of their friends and family, not a single drop of rain fell on them (cosmic proof of just how much magic was in the air for the newlyweds). And to top off their ethereal ceremony, Karla, Brett, and their guests were paraded around the plaza by the most incredible mariachi band.

After spending the dreamiest part of the evening taking the most serene wedding day portraits, Brett and Karla were beyond ready to start the party with the most un-freaking-real playlist and reception details of all time. These sweethearts made sure to incorporate some of their most beloved songs into their bash including Bad Bunny’s “Ojitos Lindos” while walking in during their grand entrance and “L.O.V.E.” by Frank Sinatra for their cake cutting (something Karla had always dreamed of doing). Brett and Karla topped it all off with a first dance to “Holy” by Justin Bieber (cementing them as one of the most iconic couples ever). The dance floor was never empty during this mid-summer fête and we’re so dang over the moon for evenings like this one.

Brett and Karla made the most of having so many people they love gathered in one place, many of whom had come from afar to celebrate. We’re so dang inspired by babes like this who keep celebrating their love time and time again.

Vendors
Venue - La Fonda on the Plaza
Planning + Florals - Genesis Event Design
Hair + Makeup - A. Salon Santa Fe
Bridal Gown - Pronovias
Bridal Boutique - Ellie’s Bridal
Bridal Veil - Modern Trousseau
Bride’s Shoes - Jimmy Choo
Bride’s Jewelry - BHLDN + Kendra Scott
Bridesmaid Dresses - BHLDN
Groom’s Attire - Suit Supply
Officiant - Robert Vigil
Desserts - Mary Cano
Mariachi Band - Mariachi Tenampa

Photo Curation + Copy Editing by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog Copy by Carolyn of Alicia Lucia Photography