Being from the Southwest, deserts are (of course) a major staple in some of the stunning engagement we capture across New Mexico and beyond. From classic high desert landscapes to otherworldly locations, The Land of Enchantment and its sister states are the perfect places to roam around wilds with your lover.
Whether it be at the serene oasis that is Lake Powell or the sky-high painted rocks at Ghost Ranch, the variety of locations across the Southwest is truly breathtaking. We love visiting our favorite little locations, but love it even more when our couples take us on new adventures to stunning desert landscapes.
We know that we’ll always have a huge amount of love for all things desert, so here’s just a few of our favorite engagements out in the wilderness!
Featured Lovers
Taylor + Jaxon at Lake Powell
Nick + Liz in Nambe
Angela + Rich at Ghost Ranch
Jay + Jordyn at White Mesa
Marissa + Doug in the Sandia Foothills
Nhi + Jojo at the Hoodoo Trail
Kate + Sean in the Sandia Foothills
Erin + Caleb at White Mesa
Vina + Lisa at White Sands National Park
Gabe + Amy at El Malpais National Monument
Lana + Cait at Petroglyph National Monument
Engagements by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Jay + Jordyn, a Stunning White Mesa Engagement
We got to spend one of our first 2022 engagements with long-time sweethearts Jay and Jordan. Going back to one of our favorite little desert locations with these stunners made for the absolute perfect winter evening.
These hunnies first met while they were both students at West Mesa High School here in Albuquerque, NM and have been together ever since. Over the last decade of being in love, Jordan and Jay have not only traveled the world together and started their little life together, they’ve also welcomed their sweet little girl, Sophia, into their family.
We already know that Jordan and Jay’s fall wedding at Old Town Farm will be one for the books, we can’t freaking wait for all the beauty.
Location - New Mexico
Makeup - Jackie Sue Makeup
Photographers - Carissa + Jacqueline A.
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Where to Elope in New Mexico - Adventurous Locations
If last year showed us anything, its that you can elope literally anywhere in beautiful old New Mexico. Our couples traded luxe venues and typical wedding days for stunning desert landscapes and national parks, and lets just say that none of that wedding day magic was lost.
With the pandemic forcing so many couples to either postpone or drastically change their plans, so many of our lovers took their nuptials outside to some of the most epic locations. From White Sands National Park’s ethereal atmosphere to the unreal rock formations of White Mesa to the beautiful, yet tangible history of Pecos National Historical Site, our couples took us on some of our favorite adventures of all time.
Even as slightly bigger weddings start to return to our lives, we’re hopeful that couples will still opt for some of the stellar, natural locations in our gorgeous Southwest home. We’re so beyond ready for even more adventurous love stories all over the place!!!
Featured Locations + Love Stories
Owen + Amelia at Elena Gallegos Open Space
Ben + Chelsey at White Sands National Park
Jimmy + Maggie at Pecos National Historical Site
Travis + Rahni at White Mesa
Gabe + Amy in Grants
Brad + Kenna at White Mesa
Christian + Kristal in Santa Fe
Elopements by Alicia and Ashley of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Evan + Jocelyn, a Heavenly New Mexico Engagement
Even though its not quite the new year yet, we’re already head over heels in love with our stunning 2020 couples. Last month we spent a few hours at the absolutely unreal White Mesa with LA lovers Evan and Jocelyn. These babes set the bar soooo freaking high for our latest round of engagement sessions, its not hard to see why we’re obsessed with them!
These lovers met over four years ago while Jocelyn was attending grad school in Las Vegas and Evan was living in Los Angeles. Over one MLK weekend, Jocelyn decided to fly out to Los Angeles to see Van Morrison with some of her friends. While in the City of Angels, Jocelyn met Evan through mutual friends and his first move on her was offering a tequila shot at 4 p.m. These two ended up hitting it off and spent all day and night talking about everything and anything. Jocelyn, thinking that she probably wouldn’t see Evan again, hit him with the old “see you never” and headed back to Vegas. However, two weeks later Evan traveled to Vegas to take Jocelyn on a real first date and after graduation, Jocelyn moved to LA.
Besides being super sweet, down-to-earth babes, the love these two have for each other is beyond this world. For Jocelyn, Evan’s kindness, intelligence, and support makes her world go round. And for Evan, Jocelyn radiates beauty inside and out, she’s the one he can’t wait to explore the world with forever! (Brb, crying over these two).
These hotties are gonna raise the temperature this summer at Los Poblanos with a modern, romantic, bohemian wedding. And with families from both New Mexico and California, we know this day is gonna be killer!
Hey Evan and Jocelyn, is it July yet? We can’t wait to celebrate your love!!!!
Details
Location - White Mesa
Hair + MUA - Genica Lee
Dress - Cleobella
Engagement by Ashley of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
2019 Engagements
Long before wedding days, we love spending a little extra time with couples during their engagement sessions! We adore not only getting to see their love irl, but we love making besties for life!
Whether our lovers are tying the knot in Santa Fe at one of the many dreamy venues located in our sister city or celebrating their love here in Albuquerque, we love that engagements aren’t limited to any city! We are always hyped to explore the great outdoors with some of the world’s hottest couples and this season was chalked full of stunning future spouses.
Check out all of our engagements from our 2019 season and buckle up for even more beauty in 2020!!!
Our 2019 Engagement Babes
Colton + Lindsey
Ashwin + Lauren
Ryan + Jennifer
Adam + Jill
Jason + Ryan
James + Lauren
John + Anna
Geoff + Jocelyn
Gustav + Jackie
Chris + Ari
Randy + Danielle
Jason + Natalie
Owen + Amelia
Pablo + Alejandrina
Garrett + April
Matt + Allie
Tom + Justine
Evan + Jocelyn (coming soon to the blog)
Andrew + Deanna (coming soon to the blog)
Engagements by Alicia, Ashley, Bre, and Brittany of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography