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

2021, a Year with ALP

After the truly life changing year the was 2020, we knew that this year was going to be incredibly special as the world finally opened back up for big weddings and celebrations of all kinds. Our 2021 couples filled our cups to the brim with the must stunning days that we’ll cherish for seasons to come.

If going back to a full wedding season wasn’t exciting enough for us, we were also beyond lucky to travel to so many gorgeous new locations this year. From the vast wine country of Austin to the dreamy mountains of Taos to the ever mystic Ghost Ranch to all the new little spaces in Santa Fe, our scenery was far from the ordinary. On top of this, so many of our couples were finally able to celebrate with all of their friends and family, an experience that we will never take for granted ever again.

Cheers to all the new adventures with the best couples in the most stellar of places, we can’t wait for all that 2022 is sure to bring our way.

Places the ALP Team Visited in 2021
White Sands National Park (Alamagordo, NM)
Bishop’s Lodge Resort (Santa Fe, NM)
Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Farm (Albuquerque, NM)
Four Seasons Santa Fe (Santa Fe, NM)
Camp Lucy (Dripping Springs, NM)
Ghost Ranch (Abiquiu, NM)
White Mesa (Rio Rancho, New Mexico)
La Posdada de Santa Fe (Santa Fe, NM)
Lighthouse Studio (Albuquerque, NM)
Camino Real Ranch (Austin, TX)
Breckenridge (Colorado)
Race and Religious (New Orleans, LA)
Hacienda Doña Andrea de Santa Fe (Cerillos, NM)
The Seraphim House (New Orleans, LA)
The Stakeout Taos (Taos, NM)
Sandia Foothills (Albuquerque, NM)
Taos Ski Valley (Taos, NM)
Sandia Resort (Albuquerque, NM)
La Fonda on the Plaza (Santa Fe, NM)
Tingley Beach (Albuquerque, NM)
Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town (Albuquerque, NM)
Sandia Mountains (Tijeras, NM)
Angel Fire (New Mexico)
La Mesita Ranch (Santa Fe, NM)
Hotel Andaluz (Albuquerque, NM)
Inn and Spa at Loretto (Santa Fe, NM)
El Malpais National Monument (Grants, NM)
Hotel St. Francis (Santa Fe, NM)
Farm and Table (Albuquerque, NM)
Ten Thousand Waves Resort (Santa Fe, NM)
Pecos National Historic Site (Pecos, NM)

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

Matt + Elsa, a Serene Santa Fe Engagement

We spent the most beautiful Santa Fe evening with cuties Elsa and Matt. These babes are tying the knot in 2022, but we were so excited to spend a little bit of time with them before they make it official.

These hunnies met before the pandemic, but grew super close during 2020’s lockdown. Matt and Elsa eventually moved in together, got engaged, and now have the sweetest pup, Otis. We’re beyond thrilled to be a part of their sweet Los Poblanos wedding next year!

Bring on all the golden hour engagement sessions with the most stunning couples, we’re so down for it all!!!

Location - Santa Fe
White Dress - The Vintage Vault by Joseph
Photographer - Ashley

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Andrew + Deanna, a Fall Anniversary Session

Sweethearts Andrew and Deanna officially tied the knot last fall, but we got to meet up with them on the prettiest fall day this October to celebrate one whole year of being married. We caught the best early morning Balloon Fiesta views amid that majestic Sandia Mountain backdrop.

We’re so dang here for waking up early on chilly fall mornings in New Mexico if it means that we get to capture alll the magical moments. Bring on more these super serene, so-dang-special sessions!!!

Location - Albuquerque, NM
Makeup - Abril Vigil
Hot Air Balloons - Rainbow Ryders
Photographer - Ashley

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

David + Kelly, a Dreamy Santa Fe Engagement

Even though these Texas cuties are tying the knot in Charleston, South Carolina, they spent the prettiest evening with us in the heart of downtown Santa Fe. We loved exploring some of our favorite old locations with these babes.

David and Kelly met in 2020 on Hinge right in the middle of Covid and they just knew it was meant to be. These hunnies bonded over their mutual loves of cooking, listening to music, and of course planning trips around the world. David and Kelly are going to make it official with a small, yet so freaking special wedding with only their closest friends and family this November and we couldn’t be more excited for them.

Location - Hotel St. Francis + Downtown Santa Fe
Photographer - Bre

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Alex + Shannon, a Colorful Desert Engagement

If there’s one way to spend a dreamy evening, its with one of the most stellar couples ever. Alex and Shannon’s engagement session was full of color, laughs, and the most stunning mountain views!

These cuties first met while both studying art at The University of New Mexico and their love blossomed during long coffee dates and endless rounds of 21 questions. Nearly 7 years later, these lovers are sooo freaking ready to throw the party of the century at The Albuquerque Museum (they say its going to have a ton of “Beyonce rents out the Louve” vibes!).

We can’t wait to have a blast with Alex and Shannon next year, see you in 2022 babes!!!

Location - New Mexico
Ring - Porter Gulch
Photographer - Bre

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Jebb + Abbie, a Beautiful New Mexico Engagement

When we say we’re in love with Jebb + Abbie’s sweet story, we mean that we’re absolutely head-over-heels in love with these cuties. We spent a perfect summer evening capturing their engagement right near where these Montana babes are laying the roots for their new home and it was beyond beautiful.

Jebb and Abbie first met while ice skating in Montana and immediately connected over their mutual love for all things outdoors, adventure, and curiosity about the world. They eventually moved to Santa Fe with their pup Scout and are currently both teachers. These hunnies spend their free time gardening, cooking, and learning together (our dream life tbh).

Needless to share, we’re obsessed with these Jebb + Abbie and can’t wait to share their amazing backyard wedding so soon!

Location - New Mexico
Bride’s Dress - Reformation
Photographer - Bre

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography