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

Skylar + Hannah, a Ski Santa Fe Proposal

When sweet Skylar reached out to us about capturing his surprise proposal to his love Hannah, we knew it was going to be a breathtaking day. These high school sweethearts officially got engaged during one of their many snowboarding days at Ski Santa Fe and we were so thrilled to be a tiny part of it.

Skylar and Hannah first began dating right before their senior year of high school and have absolutely inseparable ever since. Their love endured as they tackled college, buying a house, and a whole lot of adventures together. These cuties love hiking and snowboarding as well as hanging out with their fur babies Winston and Walter. Even though they’re freshly engaged, Skylar and Hannah hope to tie the knot up in beautiful Colorado.

We’re the biggest fans of all the surprise proposal, especially when they involve the coolest locations. We can’t wait to see all the new love stories unfold this season!

Location - Ski Santa Fe
Photographers - Brianna A. + Lexi

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - Engagement + Wedding Rings

While we’re in the midst of engagement season, we simply had to share some of our favorite rings from 2021’s weddings and elopements. We’re truly obsessed with all this sparkling beauties.

From the traditional diamonds to the unique gemstones to the vintage rocks, wedding and engagement rings always catch our eyes. We’re continually blown away by how these tiny details can bring together an entire wedding day vision. and we’re forever obsessed with hearing the stories behind all of incredible rings we get to capture throughout the year.

Bring on alllll the jeweled beauties this year, we can’t freaking wait to see them all.

A Few of Our Favorite Jewelry Designers + Shops
Ooh Aah Jewelry
Brilliant Earth
Tumble
Paz Ehecatl
Cathy Eastham Fine Jewelry
Desert Gold Fine Jewelry
Marisa Perry Atelier
Helzberg Diamonds
Sarah Leonard Jewelers
ABQ Gold and Silver
Annika Jewelry
Sarah O Jewelry

Weddings + Elopements by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Johny + Jessica, a Beautiful Backyard Wedding

When Alicia’s long-time friend Jessica reached out about capturing her pretty Santa Fe nuptials, we knew it was going to be an incredibly special day. This precious June day with Johny and Jessica was one we’ll truly never forget.

These New Mexico cuties decided to make it official in Santa Fe on a bright, beautiful summer day. Surrounded by only their closest friends and family, Johny and Jessica made sure that their wedding day was not only beautiful, but extremely intentional as well. From colorful florals to dreamy romantics to the best freaking reception party, these two kicked off married life in the most amazing way possible.

Cheers to capturing old friends on new adventures and for celebrating love in the stunning Southwest!

Vendors
Venue - Private Estate in Santa Fe, NM
Planning + Florals - Simply Done Events
Hair - Miquela Sean Garcia
Makeup - Ambra Baca
Bridal Gown - Still White
Bride’s Nails - Nails by Ivana
Officiant - Shanna Sasser
Catering - Misanta Catering
Videographer - Emily Brown Media
Photographer - Alicia

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Tom + Justine, an Elegant Santa Fe Wedding

When New York lovers Tom and Justine reached out to us almost two years ago to capture their day, we knew it was going to be one for the books. These two brought all that East Coast glam to the heart of the Southwest and we’re still so incredibly obsessed with it all.

These stunners fell in love after meeting in 2017 and have been together ever since. They’re currently both attorneys and live in New York City with their sweet sweet labradoodle Sam. Before the pandemic, we got to hang out with them for the dreamiest Central Park engagement session we’ve ever seen and we’re still so in love with it.

Even though 2020 forced them to change their wedding date several times, Tom and Justine were still able to do the dang thing this spring at dreamy little La Fonda on the Plaza. Not even crazy weather could keep these sweethearts from saying “I do” surrounded by all of their family and friends. From their soft, yet classic florals to Justine’s beyond elegant bridal look to the most perfect first dance, these two set the bar so high. We adored catching their emotional first look and the most magical post-rain shots right after their ceremony.

Cheers to these stellar newlyweds, every part of their day was beyond unforgettable!

Vendors
Venues - La Fonda on the Plaza + Hotel St.Francis
Invitations - Mesh by Alex
Calligraphy - Meredith Allison Calligraphy
Florals - Floriography Flowers
Rings - Marisa Perry Atelier
Velvet Ring Box - The Mrs Box
Hair + Makeup - The Beauty Bar
Bridal Gown - Amsale
Groom’s Attire - Label Custom Clothing
Officiant - Keith Lewis
Escort Cards + Candles - Seda France
Baker - Chocolate Maven
Napkin Linens - La Tavola Linen
Band - Diamond Empire Band
Gift Boxes + Gift Items - Mr. Takeout Bags + The Essential Market
Lead Photographer - Bre
Second Photographer - Briana
Assistants - Mikey + Autumn

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

Colin + Amber, a Dreamy Desert Engagement

We started off our summer engagements with these little darlings at a coveted spot in all the Southwest. Colin and Amber made this sweet evening so dang fun and beautiful.

The two first met on a dating app about 4 years ago and immediately hit it off with their mutual love for all things outdoors and being total homebodies (the best combination— in our opinion). A few years, and many fur babies later, these sweethearts are making it last name official with a gorgeous garden-inspired wedding at Amber’s grandfather’s home in the heart of Albuquerque's North Valley.

We can’t wait to capture all of the magic this fall with Colin and Amber!!!

Location - New Mexico
Hair + Makeup - Savannah of Betty Rose by Alanna
Photographer - Ashley

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Bridal Inspo - a Whimsical, Fairytale Inspired Shoot

Over the past year, we’ve been beyond lucky to create so many dreamy styled weddings and elopements, but we knew we wanted to capture a divine yet whimsical bridal session at the start of spring. We teamed up with some of our fave local vendors for a blush-toned vision we probably won’t stop daydreaming about ever.

For this little fairytale day, we decided to have the perfect mix of soft, delicate bridal details and lush, bright florals. Our friends at A Beautiful Theme created the most out-of-this-world rainbow bouquet that perfectly contrasted the dreamiest blush bridal gown from Raw Golden Rentals and the most regal jewelry from local jewelry queens, Ooh Aah Jewelry. For the most stunning bridal glam our angels at Something Ginger made our bride, Brittany, look like an absolute goddess with a modern, yet elegant bridal glow. To top it all off, we captured everything at our fave little natural light spot in town, Lighthouse Studio.

Even though our season is ramping up again, we know that more divine days like this are ahead of us in 2021, we can’t wait to share even more of the magic!

Vendors
Location - Lighthouse Studio
Florals - A Beautiful Theme
Rentals - Darling Details Rentals
Invitations - AM + Co
Hair - Kim of Something Ginger
Makeup - Kata of Something Ginger
Jewelry - Ooh Aah Jewelry
Bridal Gown - Raw Golden Rentals
Model - Brittany
Concept + Coordination - Jaclyn
Photographer - Alicia

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - Edgy Weddings

We’ll always be the biggest fans of super glam, classic weddings and of those incredibly beautiful, chic, boho weddings, but we have a whole lot of love for those badass, do-whatever-you want, completely unique edgy celebrations. These days have been some of the wildest, most stellar days around and its not hard to see why we’re obsessed with them.

Edgy nuptials not only let couples do something special and different for their day, but these days also make anything possible. You want to wear a painted leather jacket for your special day? Check. Do you want a moody, insanely unique bouquet? Check. And do you wanna ride off into the sunset with the love of your life on a motorcycle? Also check. Everything about these days leaves us feeling so inspired and like the sky is truly the limit.

Cheers to doing the damn thing however the heck you want to and making it the most killer way to start forever with your lover.

Featured Styled Shoots
Rocker Romance Inspired Elopement at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Wild + Free Route 66 Inspired Elopement in Nob Hill Albuquerque
90s’ Romeo + Juliet Inspired Elopement in Downtown Albuquerque
Elegant Avante-Garde Studio Bridal Editorial at Terese Rose Designs

Styled Elopements by Alicia
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Culture Club Salon, a Divine Team Shoot

While 2020 may have been one of the most difficult years of all, but we found ourselves so incredibly inspired by our community and we were especially blown away by the team at Culture Club Salon. Not only have these ladies gone above and beyond for their clients in the last year, but they’ve also been incredible examples in speaking up on social justice and human rights. We were so excited to capture their dreamy space a few months ago.

Located in the quiet North Valley, Culture Club Salon is a space that feels cozy, calm, and immensely welcoming. With its amazing founder and leader Jenny, this team of 12 incredibly talented stylists and creatives leads the way not only in their craft, but in cultivating a better community for everyone.

We’re still in awe of this talented team and its gorgeous space, cheers to many more years of Culture Club.

Location - Culture Club Salon
Photographer - Alicia

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Bridal Inspo - an Ethereal, Modern Editorial Bridal

We kicked off 2021 in the most divine, next-level way with this gorgeously chic styled bridal session. From start to finish, this day was beyond perfection and one that we’ll never get over.

In the spirit of a new year, we decided to fully lean into a few stunning wedding trends that we’re hoping see take off this season. From that incredible dyed baby’s breath from Floral Fetish to unique, yet classic bridal glam from the Betty Rose team and Santiago Romero to the stellar, modern bridal fits from Lulus, this day was packed with so many simple, yet show-stopping details.

We already know that 2021 is going to packed with some incredible new bridal trends and looks, we can’t for all of the unreal beauty to unfold this year.

Vendors
Location - Lighthouse Studio
Florals - Floral Fetish
Hair - Santiago Romero
Makeup - Alanna + Ashley of Betty Rose by Alanna
Jewelry - Tumble
Dresses + Jumpsuit - Lulus
Jacket - AllSaints
Hat + Sunglasses - Universal Thread
Models - Larissa Marie + India Stokes + Kalin Gouch
Styling + Coordination - Jaclyn
Photographer - Alicia

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Ben + Chelsey, a White Sands Elopement

Last October we took a quick day trip down to heaven on earth, aka White Sands National Park, for the most serene evening with Ben and Chelsey. We were so incredibly inspired by the soft, yet powerful love these two souls hold for each other and were so excited to capture their elopement.

Out among the endless sea of white, rolling, sand dunes Ben and Chelsey (along with their sweet pup Doug!) made their love and commitment to each other a forever thing. Hearing their words of affirmation and joy for each other was a moment that touched us deeply and one that we will always hold so close to us. After their short, yet wonderful ceremony, we spent the most peaceful evening capturing Ben and Chelsey in those very first magical moments of marriage.

We are so beyond grateful to have crossed paths with two of the most kind human beings on the planet, cheers to so many more years of love and exploring life together Ben and Chelsey!

Vendors
Location - White Sands National Park
Rings - Scenic Route Co
Bride’s Jumpsuit - BHLDN
Bride’s Earrings - Holly Yashi
Groom’s Attire - Vintage
Photographer - Alicia
Assistant - Jaclyn

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Kenny + Molly, a Heavenly Santa Fe Elopement

Kenny and Molly, aka one of the sweetest most chic couples on the planet, invited us to capture their intimate, sun-drenched Santa Fe day last fall and damn was it an absolute dream.

Long before these two were snuggling up in Santa Fe with their sweet little pup Mika, these lovers first met through work in Colorado. After about a year of dating, Molly made the move to Los Angeles to be with Kenny and they’ve been inseparable ever since. They added their pup to their family four years ago and love spending time traveling (especially to our beloved Santa Fe) and being with all of their close loved ones. We were lucky enough to meet these babes almost 3 years ago while capturing the wedding of some of their close friends and let’s just say we’ve been Instagram besties with Molly since then.

Even though Kenny and Molly had to rethink their wedding celebration, they still wanted to make it intentional and beautiful. They traded out a huge wedding for a small, intimate day at a family residence in Santa Fe with a whole lot of stunning details. From Renegade Florals’s luxe, colorful florals to Molly’s divine, unique bridal gown to Kenny’s pristine (and so dang cool) attire, everything about this little day was absolutely top-notch. We loved every second with these two, and Mika (of course!), out in that unreal Santa Fe light.

Cheers to Mr. + Mrs. Barela, we adore you both so much!!!

Vendors
Location - Private Estate in Santa Fe, NM
Planning + Styling - Jessie Baca
Florals - Renegade Floral
Hair - Jasmine Weidner
Makeup - Jacquline Chavez
Bridal Gown - Halston
Bride’s Engagement Ring - Sarah O Jewelry
Bride’s Wedding Band - Mark’s Diamonds
Groom’s Attire - Ralph Lauren
Groom’s Ring - Shiprock Santa Fe
Photographer - Bre

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Cristo + Shandi, a Winter Proposal

We got to celebrate proposal season this winter this the most beautiful way, with a surprise, snowy proposal in the middle of the woods! We were so excited when Cristo reached out to us about capturing this insanely special moment.

We loved the way this sweet little couples session went from 0 to 100 when Cristo pulled out the most stunning sapphire ring (just look at that beauty of a gem) to ask Shandi for forever. Emotional & intimate evenings like this are some of our favorites to be a part of, we can’t wait for even more proposals with all the sweet couples.

Location - New Mexico
Photographer - Alicia

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - a Southwestern Fairytale at Casa Perea

Right in the middle of one of the most challenging, wild years of our team’s existence, life gave us a little slice of heaven with the most charming fairytale day in the heart of Corrales, NM. We were so beyond excited to host this daydream of a shoot-out at Casa Perea Art Space with all of its enchanting garden charm.

In keeping with our mission of 2020, to go with the flow while also trying out some magical new ideas and concepts, we decided to make this styled shoot one unlike any we had done before. With a whole lot of magic from our queens over at Just Lovely Weddings + Darling Details Rentals, the most unbelievable florals from Renegade Floral (just look at those swan pieces!), and the most perfect paper goods from Letterpress Made, we were in absolute elopement heaven. And if all of those details weren’t enough, our dear friends at Hannah Tikkanen sent a custom gown all the way from Canada for this day (!!!) and it was the perfect compliment to the stunning bridal glam by Jewel Hair Design and A.Salon Santa Fe. We still dreaming about that perfect lounge set-up, the most incredible food spread, and two of the most amazing, down-for-it-all models around!

We’re crossing our fingers for more insanely unreal days in 2021, we can’t wait to capture all of the beauty!!!

Vendors
Venue - Casa Perea Art Space
Planning + Styling - Just Lovely Weddings
Rentals - Darling Details
Styling Assistant - Just Lovely Taylor
Florals - Renegade Floral
Paper Goods - Letterpress Made
Cake - Maggie’s Wedding Cakes
Jewelry - Patina Gallery
Hair - Jewel Hair Design
Makeup - A. Salon Santa Fe
Bridal Gown - Hannah Tikkanen
Groom’s Suit - H&M
Models - Ysidro + Celestina
Videographer - Jar + Crys Films
Photographer - Alicia
Photography Assistant - Jaclyn

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Bridal Inspo - A Bewitching Harvest Moon Shoot

Truthfully, there is nothing more magical than bridal shoots in the middle of the desert, but there is something extra enchanting about a shoot on the eve of the Harvest Moon (a full moon that only happens once a year). We journeyed out into the mystical New Mexico terrain for the most spellbinding collaboration with some of the most wonderful creatives around.

Something that truly astonishes us about our beautiful home state is how captivating it continues to be year after year, shoot after shoot. We headed out to one of our tried and true locations, yet still managed to find new spots to capture the beauty this early fall evening brought to us. From a hidden field to the most otherworldly rock formations to the most incredible view of THAT moon, this styled bridal session was one that truly took our breath away.

We teamed up with a few of our fave local vendors in addition to some new creatives for this unreal evening. With the most stunning two-piece gown from Gypsy Bride paired with a perfect straw hat by Gigi Pip alongside the gorgeous dried florals from Albuquerque Florist and the most divine bridal glam by Genica Lee (we still can’t get over that berry lip or those beautiful loose braids), we like to believe that we pulled off a truly alluring bridal shoot. We’re forever obsessed with this evening all of the quiet beauty it brought to us.

Evenings like this always make us crave more mesmerizing bridal moments in the endless Southwest desert. Fingers crossed for even more brides who take us out into the wilderness to create even more divine beauty.

Vendors
Location - New Mexico
Planning + Styling - Alicia
Florals - Albuquerque Florist
Hair + MUA - Genica Lee
Bridal Gown - Gypsy Bride
Bride’s Hat - Gigi Pip
Necklace - Tumble
Rings - Vintage
Bride’s Boots - Steve Madden
Model - Jaclyn
Photographer - Alicia

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Sutter Family, a Snowy Santa Fe Session

Over the past year, we’ve been lucky enough to connect with the incredibly sweet Sutter family. From capturing Stuart and Kelly’s Los Poblanos elopement to their Fredericksburg, TX wedding to the most serene family session in Santa Fe, we truly struck gold with this family.

Our girl Ashley spent a little time in snowy Santa Fe with the Sutters and it was a perfect prelude to the holiday season. We’ve adored celebrating so much with this amazing family, we’re so incredibly grateful to have crossed paths with each and every one of them!

Hey Sutter family, we can’t wait to see you again and capture even more memories of our favorite Texans!

Location - Santa Fe, NM
Photographer - Ashley

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography