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

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

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

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

Russell + Katie, an Old Town Farm Elopement

Last September we got to return to one of our favorite little venues hidden right in the heart of Albuquerque, Old Town Farm, for Russell and Katie’s beautiful elopement. Being a part of these lovers’ day was such a gift and we’re beyond grateful for this lovely, quiet evening with them.

Russell and Katie first connected in Columbia, Ohio through a dating app and even though they initially didn’t meet for several months, they immediately hit it off. A few years later, their cutie son Jack was born and five short months after starting their little family together, Russell proposed on Christmas morning of 2018. Katie, of course, said yes and these two started off their engagement by picking out rings together.

After their initial spring wedding was postponed and then cancelled due to COVID, Russell and Katie decided to alter their celebration down to just a tiny elopement. They were able to keep their dreamy little venue, Old Town Farm, for the most beautiful fall evening. Katie’s modern yet elegant bridal style was absolute perfection and we adored how our angel Genica Lee gave this beauty the most glam hair and makeup. We’re also still very obsessed with the dark, yet colorful florals Albuquerque Florist created for this evening (especially those cranberry tones). These two said “I do” during the most perfect golden hour glow alongside their son and two of their closest friends. After their quick nuptials, we got to spend even more time with Russell and Katie as they soaked up those first hours of being married.

We were so inspired these two and so dang honored to be there to capture the next step of their journey. Congrats Katie and Russell, we adore you and your elopement so much!

Vendors
Venue - Old Town Farm
Florals - Albuquerque Florist
Hair + MUA - Genica Lee
Bridal Gown - David’s Bridal
Bride’s Jewelry - BHLDN
Bride’s Shoes - Rothy’s
Groom’s Attire - Men’s Wearhouse
Officiant - Rab Freeman
Photographer - Alicia
Assistant - Jaclyn

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