Elena + Curtis, an Enchanting Santa Fe Wedding

Darling lovebirds Curtis and Elena brought the dreamiest party to New Mexico this September with an incredibly enchanting celebration at La Fonda on the Plaza. These Colorado cuties curated a day full of stunning views, loved ones, and absolute newlywed bliss to make for an unforgettable Sunday in Santa Fe.

Even though they call Denver home, Curtis and Elena met over a decade ago in their hometown of Las Cruces. Both of these babes were in high school band together and after initially crossing paths in 2006, they officially became friends in 2008. After spending many days of hanging out, swapping iPod playlists, and getting lunch together, Elena and Curtis leaned all the way into the spark they felt for one another. Even though they separated briefly during college, these two couldn’t stay away from one another and eventually both graduated from The University of New Mexico together. After spending lots of time growing together in The Land of Enchantment (and earning deeply impressive degrees), these hunnies moved north for Elena to complete her medical residency at The University of Colorado. They are currently living and loving their dream life with their dog, Hugo, in The Mile High City.

For their wedding, Elena and Curtis created a modern, colorful, and completely stunning Southwestern day. They incorporated a ton of New Mexico inspired touches to their wedding (just peep those invitations and mariachi band) in addition to unique details including Curtis’ mint green suit, bright florals from Two Baroque Girls, Elena’s glittering Bridal gown, and the sweetest little Star Wars inspired wedding cake. We loved exploring some of the dreamiest, coziest places on the Santa Fe Plaza with these cuties just as the softest golden hour began to roll into the city. Curtis and Elena ended the night partying with so many of their favorite people and it was truly the most incredible celebration of love and pure happiness.

Cheers to a love that cannot be stopped by time, distance, or anything life throws at it. We know these two are going to have the most amazing new chapter together.


Vendors
Venue - La Fonda on the Plaza
Planning + Coordination - Shelby Your Day Events
Florals - Two Baroque Girls
Invitations + Paper Goods - Zola
Bride’s Hair - Laura of Betty Rose by Alanna
Bride’s Makeup - Ashley of Betty Rose by Alanna
Bridal Gown - Dany Tabet
Bridal Boutique - Anna Bé Bridal Denver
Bride’s Shoes - Badgley Mischka
Bride’s Earring - Sterling Pony
Engagement Ring - Tiffany & Co.
Wedding Bands - Williams’ Jewelers
Bridesmaid Dresses - Birdy Grey
Bridesmaid Hair - Claudia of Betty Rose by Alanna
Bridesmaid Makeup - Addie of Betty Rose by Alanna
Groom’s Suit - Express
Groomsmen Attire - Men’s Wearhouse + Birdy Grey + Shree Jaipur Silver
Signage - Akasha Events
Baker - Indulgence Bakery and Cafe
Band - Mariachi Sonidos
DJ - Tony of Cutmaster Music
Videographer - Evalina of Cutmaster Music

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Ryan + Annie, an Elegantly Modern Santa Fe Wedding

Dallas angels Ryan and Annie brought their love to the Southwest this spring for one of the most breathtakingly romantic days we’ve ever seen. Every last bit of their serene Santa Fe nuptials was beyond beautiful and so dang memorable.

These cuties have been adventuring all over the world together for several years now, so its no surprise that Ryan popped the question while he and Annie were hiking along Path of the Gods trail in the Amalfi Coast, Italy. These two knew that travel and really incredible views would be a major part of their wedding so they picked Four Seasons Santa Fe as the place to make their love official.

On the most dreamy May afternoon, Annie and Ryan said “I do” surrounded by so many of their beloved friends and family. This stellar day had some of the most gorgeous details around, from the soft yet luxe florals, to Annie’s heavenly bridal style, to the most incredible dance party the Southwest has ever witnessed. And if their details weren’t enough, their deeply emotional first look and sweet moment with their pup, Wally, are sure to be the cherry on top of an already incredibly special day.

We adored these sweet souls and their love for one another, cheers to the most amazing new chapter!

Vendors
Venue - Four Seasons Santa Fe
Planning + Coordination - Black Bow Events
Florals - Two Baroque Girls Florals
Paper Goods - August and White Designs
Invitations - Studio Seventy Six
Hair + Makeup - Something Ginger
Bridal Gown - Alyssa Kristin
Veil - Untamed Petals
Bridal Boutique - a & bé bridal
Bride’s Shoes - Badgley Mishka
Bride’s Reception Dress - Ramy Brook from Saks Fifth Avenue
Bridesmaid Dresses - BHLDN
Ceremony Music - Ryan Smith Cello
Cake - Maggie’s Wedding Cakes
Reception Band - Legacy Band
Lead Photographer - Bre B.
Second Photographer - Molly
Assistant - Erin

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

Adam + Shubha, a Colorful Indian Wedding at Four Seasons Santa Fe

When Adam and Shubha reached out to us about their colorful, garden and Southwestern infused Indian wedding celebration, we knew that it would be one to remember. This gorgeous spring day featured touches from both of these lovers’ cultures and lives, making it that much more incredible.

These cuties first met not too long ago in 2019 while both living all the way on the East Coast in Maryland. They fell in love during their long strolls together amid the picturesque views of their city. Soon after, they decided to take even more amazing strolls while traveling to Canada, Seoul, and London in the fall of 2019. Soon after their sweet dogs bonded and these two really became a tiny little family, Adam’s career opportunity brought them all the way to great Southwest. Soon after, they became engaged and the rest is history!

Adam + Shubha not only included a ton of amazing traditional wedding details into their beautiful May celebration, they also let Shubha’s Indian culture deeply influence their nuptials This day started with a colorful and truly amazing Indian wedding ceremony filled with the most stellar bridal attire, dreamy pampas grass, and all the amazing final touches. Soon after this, these cuties also made their day even more official with a modern wedding ceremony and ring exchange. They followed up these pretty ceremonies with a calm, yet beautiful reception with the most wonderful late spring weather.

We so love all of the amazingly unique and special weddings we get to be a part of every single season, cheers to doing the dang thing in the most remarkable way Adam + Shubha!

Vendors
Venue - Four Seasons Santa Fe
Florals - Two Baroque Girls Florals
Hair + Makeup - The Vanity
Indian Ceremony Attire - Khajana Boutique
Ceremony Jewels - Nazranaa Jewels
Reception Jewels - KR Sons
Decor + Rentals - Colorado Party Rentals
Baraat Drummer - Douglas Cardwell
Cake - Chocolate Maven
DJ - Complete Weddings
Lead Photographer - Bre
Second Photographer - Rachel

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - Top 5 Santa Fe Wedding Venues

Being from the gorgeous state of New Mexico, we spend a whole lot of time in our beautiful capital city of Santa Fe. We picked our top five places to tie the knot in The City Different and, dang, are they dreamy.

From the adobe-adorned plaza to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to way out in the desert, there are so many uniquely stunning places to say “I do” in and around Santa Fe. We adore spending time at La Fonda on the Plaza and La Posada de Santa Fe, both of which are located right near the heart of the city and have the most divine, historic architecture. We’re also head-over-heels for all the venues out in the wilds of New Mexico. From Georgia O’Keeffe’s beloved gem Ghost Ranch to the the hidden mountain beauty of Four Seasons Santa Santa Fe to the eclectic, wildly unique vibes of Hacienda Doña Andrea, couples have a plethora of ethereal, Southwestern spots to make it last name official.

We’re obsessed with all the incredible celebrations we’ve captured at these stellar venues and can’t wait to witness even more love and magic at them soon!

Our Top 5 Santa Fe Venues w/Featured Love Stories
La Fonda on the Plaza - Carter + Carrie and Derek + Brigitte
Four Seasons Santa Fe - Garrett + Kyla and Adam + Shubha
Ghost Ranch - Jake + Becky and Jason + Ryan
Hacienda Doñ Andrea - Zac + Shelly and Geoff + Jocelyn
La Posada de Santa Fe - Ashwin + Lauren and Tyler + Cassie

Weddings by Alicia, Ashley, Bre, and the ALP Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography