Angie + Brittany, a Heartfelt Backyard Wedding

Even though 2020 has been a whirlwind for both our team and our couples, we were beyond lucky enough to cross paths with two of the most kindhearted lovers around, Angie and Brittany. Not only did these two completely re-plan their wedding, but they still created the most heartfelt, beautiful little summer evening.

These babes first met in 2014 while in grad school at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and even though they had known each other for awhile, they really started to click during a night out with friends. On that same night, and after Taco Bell and a little bit of tequila, these two shared their first kiss. Ever since then, Brittany and Angie have fallen deeper in love with one another and have built the sweetest life together. From their shared passions of gardening, cooking, and hanging out with their cutie pets (Mimi the dog and Indica the cat) to striving to make the world a better place (all while having the most fun in life), we’re unbelievably inspired by these two.

In late 2019, Brittany and Angie decided to make their love official. After looking at rings together, they both knew it was only a matter of time before an imminent proposal. In December, right before Angie’s birthday, Brittany proposed in their living room (while both were in their PJs with only their pets around). Angie proposed soon after in January while they were in their backyard (forever in tears over sweet, at-home proposals).

After their initial wedding plans fell through due to the madness that is 2020, Brittany and Angie not only changed direction, but they did it with the most gracious, kind outlook. Scaling down their day to a tiny backyard celebration, these two had a limited amount of guests in-person with them and the rest of their friends and family members on Zoom. Their vows moved everyone present (physically and digitally!) to tears and we were so blown away by the outpouring of love and admiration for these sweethearts, from loved ones both near and far. To top off their deeply genuine nuptials, Brittany and Angie spent a little time with us for some of the most endearing romantics, including everything from the dreamiest backyard-garden snuggles to casual smooches in a Porsche(!!!). And if all of that wasn’t enough, this day was ultra special thanks to our friend Bagels Florals who not only created some of the most stellar ceremony florals to adorn Darling Details infamous hexagon arch, but this amazing artist also made not one but TWO absolutely divine bouquets!

The biggest thank you to Angie and Brittany for not only trusting us with your day despite everything that 2020 brought, but for being so gracious and downright wonderful through it all. Cheers to an entire lifetime of loving each other to the fullest and for always bringing so much light into this world!


Vendors
Location - Private Home
Florals - Bagels’ Florals
Rentals - Darling Details
Rings - Ooh Aah Jewelry
Additional Jewelry - Tumble
Brittany’s Dress - Chi Chi London
Brittany’s Shoes - Chinese Laundry
Angie’s Shoes - Toms
Videography - Complete Weddings
Photographer - Alicia
Assistant - Jaclyn

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

On the Oregon Coast, Magical Elopements on Cannon Beach

Once in awhile we get to journey to some of the most magical places in the universe and our trip to the Oregon Coast was beyond our wildest dreams. We got to hang with not one, but two insanely beautiful couples and lets just say it was next-freaking-level.

For these two styled elopements, we traveled to Cannon Beach, aka heaven, for an absolutely dazzling day created by our sweet friend Taylor of Traveling Weddings with Taylor. That misty coastline made for easily one of the most sublime backdrops we’ve ever beheld. Our couples, TJ + Maegan and Anthony + Bailey, were so captivating, we’re pretty sure every single photo of them was perfection. On top of having these outstandingly gorgeous lovers, dress queen Hannah Tikkanen created two immaculate gowns that we’re still 1000% smitten with and we’ll probably never get over them. From running on the beach, to dancing in the ocean, to sharing kisses under the Pacific Northwest sky, all of the love we witnessed was truly unforgettable.

And if all of that astonishing beauty wasn’t enough, the most remarkable team of Oregon vendors brought some impeccable elopement dreams to life. From Noble Florals’ heavenly bouquets to Sweet Sentimentality’s delicate invitation suite to Party Place Portland’s exquisite table design, every inch of this day was astonishing.

Cannon Beach, you have our hearts and we’re beyond obsessed with you. We can’t wait to be back at this ethereal place soon, but until then, we’ll be over here daydreaming about this unreal day.

Vendors
Location - Cannon Beach, Oregon
Planning - Traveling Weddings with Taylor
Planning Assistance - Rachel Rose Weddings and Events
Florals - Noble Floral
Invitation Suites + Paper Goods - Sweet Sentimentality
Glam Artists - Taylor Glam, Mikyla Davis
Bridal Gowns - Hannah Tikkanen
Grooms’ Attire - Don Morphy
Rentals - Party Place Portland
Catering - Sage Bleu Catering
Linens - AM Linen Rental
Couples - Maegan Valenta + TJ Borcky, Bailey Bayo + Anthony Martore
Photographers - Alicia + Ashley

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Jeremy + Michelle, a Los Poblanos Elopement

A few months ago we got to be a part of Jeremy + Michelle’s incredibly intimate elopement at Los Poblanos and, dang, was it an absolute dream.

Long before these West Coast cuties were saying “I do” in the Southwest, Jeremy and Michelle first met 15 year ago (!) in California where they both worked at a yacht club. Jeremy had been hired as a Sailing Director and Michelle, who was home for the summer from college, was hired as a Junior Sailing Coach. They worked in this same place together for the next four summers and spent a whole lot of time sailing together. Michelle eventually moved to San Francisco after college, but these future lovebirds still kept in touch.

Even though they talked about moving to the same city to pursue something beyond a friendship, Michelle got accepted into grad school in England! Jeremy being the best partner on the planet, was incredibly supportive of Michelle’s journey and once she finished her program (and decided that she had enough of sailing in freezing weather), Michelle moved back to Southern California. The rest is history as these two babes never parted again!

For their sweet day at Los Poblanos, it was just Jeremy and Michelle (and us of course!). They had planned a tiny ceremony back home in California about a week after they eloped, so they wanted their New Mexico day to be a surprise for their friends and family. These two picked some of the most stunning yet minimalist details for their day and we were over the moon about it. From those neutral toned florals to the dreamiest sheath and lace wedding gown (that Michelle buttoned up by herself with her hands behind her back!!!) to Jeremy’s simple and classic wedding attire, we loved every inch of this day. After their sweet vows, these two put fresh soil and water into an apple tree they had brought all the way from California as a way of signifying their new life together. We got to finish the day off with the most fun romantics in ALL of our favorite Los Poblanos corners.

We’re big fans of tiny elopements at our favorite places and even bigger fans of sweethearts like Jeremy and Michelle. Thank you for creating the prettiest little day, cheers babes!!!

Vendors
Venue - Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Coordination - Shae of Los Poblanos
Florals - Florecita Flowers
Hair + MUA - Genica Lee
Bridal Gown - Martina Liana
Bride’s Shoes - Steve Madden
Ring Designer - Alexis Newlin
Groom’s Attire - Men’s Wearhouse
Photographer - Ashley
Assistant - Jaclyn

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - Invitation Suite Inspo

A lot of things may have changed for weddings this year, but one element that always remains is beautiful invitation suites. We adore seeing how our couples pull together their special day with this tiny, but stunning detail.

From bespoke invitation suites with watercolor details to minimalist and modern stationary to bright and colorful invites, we’ve seen some incredible designs over the past season!

We can’t wait to see what unique and beautiful concepts our couples pull into their invitation suites in the future, we already know that we’ll be absolutely awestruck over them all!!

Invitation Designers
Funky Olive Design
Letterpress Made
Minted
Natalie Soud Studio
Silver Swirl Studios
Sweet Sentimentality
Basic Invite
Protea Press
Shutterfly
K.Laine Design
Southern Fried Paper
Dandylion Paper

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

Andrew + Shay, a Breezy Desert Engagement

Last month, we spent a windy little day out in the desert with Andrew + Shay and dang was it magical! These two lovers brought all the love and the giggles to their beyond beautiful engagement session.

In a true love-at-first-sight situation, Andrew and Shay met at a destination wedding in Mexico last November and after four magical days of walking on the beach, dancing, and getting to know each other, Andrew plucked up the courage to go after Shay’s heart against all odds (swoon!). He proved himself to be everything that Shay could have imagined, he is consistent, sweet, and family-oriented. And to Andrew, Shay is beautiful, kind, and driven. These two went the distance for each other and when we mean distance, we mean literally because these babes live 1,500 miles apart. After much time spent in a long distance relationship, these babes are ready to make it official and its going to be absolutely stunning!

They say when you meet your person you just know, and dang did Shay + Andrew KNOW that they were meant for each other. We can’t wait for their sweet, intimate, fall wedding in a matter of weeks!

Vendors
Location - New Mexico
MUA - Mariah Luu
Bride’s Dresses - Lulus + Dillard’s
Photographer - Alicia

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Nate + Cait, a Magical Denver Wedding

Nathan and Caitlin, aka Nate + Cait aka N8 + C8, originally planned for a beautiful fall wedding here in New Mexico, but when 2020 switched up their plans, these lovers came up with one of the most enchanting, unique, and downright unforgettable wedding days we’ve ever witnessed.

Long before they said “I do” in the heart of Denver, these two first met on a dating app, Hinge, several years ago. On the day that Nate and Cait planned to meet up for their first date, a psychic had come into Cait’s work and mentioned to her that she was about to meet the man who she would end up marrying (we got literal chills reading that part). Later on that same day, Cait and Nate met up for drinks and chicken wings and dang was that psychic’s prediction spot on because these two have been together ever since.

Last year, while on a trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Nate popped the question on the most dreamy night. After a day of exploring, Cait instinctively picked the exact restaurant Nate had already made arrangements to propose to her at! While watching the sunset Nate asked Cait to marry him and she, of course, said yes. And to top it all off, fireworks were being set off over the city, making this sweet little proposal something straight out of a movie.

Flash forward to 2020, and after changing their initial plans, Nate and Cait wound up with the most remarkable little wedding we’ve ever seen. Their wedding date, 8/8, has significant ties to good luck and new beginnings in many cultures and is also tied to their nicknames, C8 and N8 (a fact we’re low-key obsessed with). Instead of a traditional wedding venue, these babes chose their front porch stoop, which is perhaps one of the prettiest, most intricately designed ones around. This distinctive ceremony spot allowed their guests to still witness everything while also being able to socially distance. To make their already beautiful ceremony spot even more special, Cait and Nate had our angel Bagels Florals created the most astonishing hanging florals to adorn their space.

Following their ceremony, Nate + Cait brought a piece of New Mexico to Colorado with a mariachi parade, featuring the musicians of Mariachi Los Reales, to their reception location, Potager Restaurant, which was a quick six blocks away. After arriving, they had a spontaneous first dance to Cuando Calienta el Sol, one of their fave songs while still being surrounded by all of their loved ones. These newlyweds were then whisked away of the back of a floral decorated truck for some truly phenomenal romantics with us. To cap off this astonishing day, Nate and Cait held an intimate reception dinner at Potager for 20 of their closest friends and family members.

Despite all the challenges, switch-ups, and uncertainty of this year, Nate and Cait still pulled off one of the most marvelous days we’ve ever been so lucky to be a tiny part of. Cheers to N8 + C8, to finding beauty in all the madness of life, and to always trusting the unparalleled power of love.

Vendors
Ceremony Location - Private Home in Denver, CO
Reception - Potager Restaurant
Planning - Brindle + Oak
Florals - Bagels Florals
Paper Goods - Minted
Ring Box - The Mrs Box
Glam - Melissa Shafi
Bridal Gown - Anne Barge
Bridal Boutique - The Altar Bridal Centennial
Bride’s Shoes - Tamara Mellon
Bride’s Wedding Band - Mociun
Groom’s Suit - Bonobos
Groom’s Band - Foster and Son Jewelry
Mariachi Band - Mariachi Los Reales
Lead Photographer - Alicia
Second Photographer - Ashley Joyce

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Dave + Lauren, a Los Poblanos Couples Session

Two years ago, we captured Dave and Lauren’s beyond sweet wedding at La Fonda on the Plaza up in little old Santa Fe, so when they visited New Mexico earlier this year, we knew we had to photograph them at one of our other favorite places, Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm.

This pretty February day was one of the last we shot before the world shut down for a bit, and we couldn’t have been more thankful that it was with these two absolute angels. We’ve loved not only capturing Dave and Lauren over the last few years, but we’ve been lucky enough to become friends with them (on ig and in real life) too!

We’re so grateful for days like this and for couples that come into our lives for all the right reasons, we love you two so dang much!!

Location - Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Photographer - Alicia

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Juliet, a Divine Styled Bridal Session

If there’s one thing more magical than a bridal session, its a New Mexico bridal session with that dark, yet gorgeous monsoon weather. We braved a tiny storm with Juliet, the loveliest little bride, for one of the prettiest evenings in the desert.

Our girl Alanna Garcia of Betty Rose by Alanna put together the most stunning styled bridal session and when she asked us to capture all of the beauty, we were over the moon! Our graceful Juliet glowed just a little extra thanks to Alanna’s beautiful makeup and Savannah’s elegant hair design (complete with the tiniest little floral details). Our sweet friend Darlene of Bridal Elegance by Darlene let us capture the most exquisite, romantic bridal gown, complete with removable sleeves and the lightest, most beautiful tulle fabric around. To top it all off, A Beautiful Theme created a truly otherworldly, moody bouquet that we’re still thinking about to this day.

We love love love getting to capture visions that our vendor friends dream up, we are so excited for all the beauty that’s still to come!!!

Vendors
Location - New Mexico
Concept + Styling - Alanna Garcia
MUA - Alanna of Betty Rose by Alanna
Hair - Savannah of Betty Rose by Alanna
Florals - A Beautiful Theme
Bridal Gown - Moonlight Bridal
Bridal Boutique - Bridal Elegance by Darlene
Model - Juliet Myers
Photographer - Alicia
Assistant - Jaclyn

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - Ceremony Altars

Whether its a mini-wedding with a handful of guests or a giant, incredibly lively wedding with a whole bunch of friends and family members, our couples always find a way to make their ceremonies extra gorgeous, especially when it comes to the backdrops they pick to stand in front of to say “I do”. From stunning floral installations to incredible ceremony arches, we’ve seen it all, but we love looking back at some of the most show-stopping ceremony set ups we’ve seen over the past year.

As expected, we captured a ton of floral arches, from the bright and bold to the soft and whimsical varieties. Arches, both of of the wooden variety and of the purely floral design are becoming a wedding staple that we’re sure will always be a fan fave.

But besides this new classic, what other beauties have adorned alters and made vows that much more special? There are a few pretty little designs that come to mind and wow, are we still drooling over them. Just a few of our current faves include a dreamy mauve-toned geometric backdrop, the most eye-catching florals being draped from a tiny balcony, and a boho rug framed with giant pampas grass arrangements. And, of course, we can’t forget how one of our couples opted for that wide open New Mexico sky to be their ceremony background as they exchanged vows at a backyard wedding in the Santa Fe mountains.

We’re not sure what new altar trends will take the wedding world by storm in the coming years, but we do know that they’ll be absolutely divines and we’re so dang here for it all.

Featured Weddings + Styled Shoots
Zach + Natalie at The Desert Compass
Emerson Venue Styled Wedding
Nathan + Caitlin in Denver, CO (coming soon to the blog)
Jawara + Jasmyn at Los Poblanos
Brittany + Angie in Nob Hill (coming soon to the blog)
Ben + Emilee at Sandia Event Center
Matt + Allie in Santa Fe, NM (coming soon to the blog)
Drew + Lauren at La Mesita Ranch Estate
John + Anna at La Fonda on the Plaza
Jeremy + Michelle at Los Poblanos (coming soon to the blog)
Patrick + Niki at Enchanted Vine Barn
Geoff + Jocelyn at Hacienda Doña Andrea
James + Lauren at Los Poblanos
Morgan + Mattie at Las Campanas
Carter + Carrie at La Fonda on the Plaza
Qwist + Cara at Los Poblanos
Trey + Clara in San Patricio, NM
Zach + Coli at Hotel Albuquerque
Chris + Ari at Los Poblanos
Ashwin + Lauren at La Posada de Santa Fe
Jordan + KC in Santa Fe, NM
Adam + Jill at Los Poblanos
Jason + Natalie at La Fonda on the Plaza
Colton + Lindsey at Hyatt Tamaya

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

Aidan + Victoria, a Desert Couples Session

Exploring new spots and old favorites has been one of the best things about all of the incredible little sessions this summer!

We got to spend the most amazing evening at Petroglyph National Monument with Victoria and Aidan and we were absolutely in Babetown! These two hunnies have been together for 4 whole years and let’s just say they are still absolutely smitten with each other. And our girl Victoria looked extra stunning with just a little glam from our love Betty Rose by Alanna.

More evenings with the sweetest lovers please and thank you!!!!!

Location - Petroglyph National Monument
MUA - Betty Rose by Alanna
Photographers - Alicia + Ashley

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Zach + Natalie, a Captivating Desert Compass Styled Wedding

Hidden away in Albuquerque’s historic Old Town area lies The Desert Compass, a magical little oasis with love and intention carved into every single inch of it. We spent the most phenomenal evening in this new little gem for a dazzling styled wedding with some of our fave New Mexico vendors!

On this overcast, yet perfect New Mexico evening, lovers Natalie + Zach were front and center of this absolute vision dreamed up by none other than our queen Lauren of Just Lovely Weddings and Darling Details. In this Southwestern inspired details meets moody tropical florals daydream, we were overwhelmed by the sheer amount of beauty and intricacy in every single moment. From divine florals from A Beautiful Theme to an unreal cake by Honey & Salt Cake Co to a truly stunning invitation suite by Silver Swirl Studios, we have wedding inspo for years to come! And when it comes to bridal details, our hair + makeup angel Genica Lee gave Natalie the most perfect glow that paired so dang beautifully with that beautiful Tara Lauren gown from our friends at Lovely Bride Denver and those exquisite pieces of jewelry from Ooh Aah Jewelry.

We teamed up with videographer Kevin Guevara to kick off this styled intimate wedding with some of the most fire bridal portraits in Desert Compass’ Coyote suite (which literally involved open flame candles) to a quick little ring exchange under Darling Details’ infamous hexagon arch to romantics all over this stellar property (and in quaint Old Town too!). And then we topped it all off with a mini reception with all the perfect table top elements under the dreamiest star lanterns.

Evenings like this are the ones we seriously live for, cheers to more intimate weddings with the most darling couples and all the right wedding day touches.

Vendors
Venue - The Desert Compass
Planning + Concept - Just Lovely Weddings
Rentals - Darling Details
Florals - A Beautiful Theme
Paper Goods + Lettering - Silver Swirl Studios
Jewelry - Ooh Aah Jewelry
Hair + MUA - Genica Lee
Bridal Gown - Tara Lauren
Bridal Boutique - Lovely Bride Denver
Groom’s Attire - Tom James
Groom’s Shoes - Cole Haan
Cake - Honey & Salt Cake Co.
Videography - Kevin Guevara Photo + Film
Lovers - Zach + Natalie
Photographer - Alicia
Assistant - Jaclyn

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Sam + Marisa, a Magical Oregon Coast Evening

Its been a long few months without being able to travel, but we finally go to venture up to the Pacific Northwest earlier this month and it was an absolutely heavenly! On top of the gorgeous coastal views and forest scenery, we got to spend the most amazing evening with lovers Sam and Marisa.

Event though these two now live in California, they were spending a little time in Oregon so we couldn’t resist meeting up for golden hour on that iconic Oregon Coast. Sam and Marisa originally met in the video game section at a Target (which we think is honestly so freaking sweet) and Sam just couldn’t leave without getting Marisa’s number! Now just a few years later, these two share the most beautiful, fun, downright genuine connection around.

We loved hanging with you babes on beach, here’s to many more years of love cuties!!!

Location - Oregon Coast
Photographer - Alicia

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - Wedding Planning Advice from Just Lovely Weddings

If there’s one thing we’ve learned so far in 2020, its to expect the unexpected and to embrace joy where we find it. Luckily for us, and for a ton of our couples, Lauren of Just Lovely Weddings and Darling Details Rentals has been an absolute angel in guiding everyone through it all.

This wedding coordinator queen gave us some insight on what couples are doing to still celebrate love during a pandemic, how to deal with planning a wedding/elopement in the face of uncertainty, and what to expect in the future of weddings!

Alicia Lucia Photography: Long before 2020 and all of its challenges, how did Just Lovely Weddings and Darling Details Rentals come to be?

Just Lovely: I got started with events in 2012, when I worked as a catering manager for a small hotel. I had a series of similar roles in the industry until early 2015, when I started Just Lovely and took on my first wedding that summer. It’s crazy to think that 2020 would’ve been/is my 6th season as an independent wedding planner & coordinator. Near the end of 2016 an industry colleague asked me if I wanted to take over Darling Details, and I have been working to grow our rental collection since then. I’ve loved being a part of so many special days, sometimes for both Just Lovely & Darling Details, and sometimes for just one or the other. 

ALP: With the major shifts of 2020, what are more and more weddings starting to look like?

JL: Every wedding is different, and the needs of each couple reflects that. None of us wanted this to happen, and it’s just terrible for everyone. I am so grateful that most of our clients have decided to postpone, but I also get why some couldn’t. A lot of couples have decided to elope this year and have a party later on when they feel it’s safe. Some have decided to downsize significantly and have very intimate ceremonies and go to dinner after. The best decision right now is the one that feels most comfortable to the couple. 

ALP: How is Just Lovely changing and pivoting during this time?

JL: My biggest goal in all of this has been to show up for our affected clients, providing advice and basically just guiding them through this challenging situation and showing them that they aren’t alone. We’ve helped them move dates and also transition to elopements. This is new territory for all of us and I am grateful to be in a position where I can guide my couples on the best options for them. 

ALP: How should/can couples plan a wedding during a pandemic?

JL: My advice is to trust your feelings. Planning right now is a challenge due to uncertainty, so if you’re starting to feel stressed or anxious about your date (and if gatherings will be allowed then) start to consider a backup plan and discuss options with your vendors. Also, the wedding industry has taken such a hit, so try to be patient with your vendors. Most of us are in this industry because it’s where our hearts are, and our lives have been turned upside down. Any grace that we’re shown is appreciated even more right now. 

ALP: How do you think this is going to change the industry? 

JL: With only smaller celebrations being allowed, many couples have had to transition to more intimate gatherings than they would’ve originally considered. I think that this shift has started to show couples that, truly, all that’s needed to get married is a couple of witnesses and an officiant. Everything else should be fun, so hopefully this will alleviate some of the pressure to plan in the future, and help guide couples to plan events that are meaningful to them.

ALP: What has been the hardest part of this pandemic for your business? And, conversely, what has been the most rewarding part for Just Lovely?

JL: The hardest part has been our hearts breaking for our couples whose plans changed overnight; they had to make some really tough decisions, but at the end of the day I think they all did what was best for them and their guests. The second hardest part has been losing the majority of our income for the year, for both businesses, while expenses did not change. 

The most rewarding part has been seeing the value of what a planner does, and how much we can truly help the couples we work with. Also, forcing myself to consider different sources of revenue and opportunities will make the businesses stronger in the long run. 

ALP: What are your goals for Just Lovely past this pandemic and into the future?

JL: My goal past the pandemic is to continue to show up for our couples. I have been thinking a lot about how I can provide more resources and more value, and have been working on new processes and content to be able to do that. In the future, I would also love to get into planning more corporate events as well!


ALP: Finally what do you miss the most about big weddings? And what do you love the most about little weddings?

JL: I love weddings of all sizes! What I miss most about weddings in general is seeing the love and friendship that surrounds a couple on their wedding day - that’s what is most important. I feel like there has been this pressure to live up to this standard of weddings that was exhausting for everyone. I hope that at the end of this we all just remember that weddings are celebrations, and they’re meant to be fun and filled with love.

Featured Weddings + Styled Shoots by Just Lovely Weddings
David + Lauren at La Fonda on the Plaza
Whimsical Wedding Inspo in Albuquerque, NM
Ashwin + Lauren, a Catholic-Hindu Wedding In Santa Fe
Desert Romance Styled Elopement at Los Poblanos
Intimate Desert Compass Wedding in Old Town Albuquerque (coming soon to the blog)
Tyler + Cassie, a La Posada Wedding
Geoff + Jocelyn, a Hacienda Doña Andrea Wedding
Michael + Lucia, a Los Poblanos Wedding
Drew + Lauren, a La Mesita Ranch Wedding
Michael + Caitlin, an Old Town Wedding
Tyler + Jordan, a La Fonda on the Plaza Wedding
Shane + Megan, a Backyard Albuquerque Wedding


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

Travis + Rahni, a New Mexico Desert Elopement

One of the biggest silver linings of the craziness that is 2020 has to be all of the surprise elopements we’ve been able to capture. When Rahni reached out to us back in June and asked us to spend an evening in the desert with her and Travis, we couldn’t be more excited!

These lovers met a few years ago while out on the town and they’ve been inseparable ever since. We got to be with Rahni and Travis in some of their first moments of marriage and dang was it special. From doing a tiny hike with us to one of the prettiest spots in all of New Mexico with the most perfect white rock formations to roaming through that wide open desert, this evening was such a dream!

Congrats Travis and Rahni, we’re so beyond grateful to have spent this wildly gorgeous evening with you in one of our favorite places on earth!

Vendors
Location - New Mexico
MUA - Nena Nenita
Hair - April Sealy
Bridal Gown - Natalie M
Photographer - Alicia

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Erin, a Dreamy Downtown Bridal Session

For the last few years we’ve been head over heels in love with wedding gown designer Claire Pettibone and her effortless, vintage, and downright ethereal creations. So when we had a rare opportunity to photograph one of her divine gowns this summer on our angel Erin, we were absolutely on cloud nine.

Deciding to stick with simplicity and a focus on bridal portraits, we teamed up with our hair and makeup gals Kata + Diana of Something Ginger, local florist Flower Loop, and the jewelry babes of Ooh Aah Jewelry to make this styled bridal session one to remember. Erin was an absolute vision, from her gorgeous bridal glam (consisting of the most epic updo we’ve seen in awhile) to this Claire Pettibone gown that fit her perfectly, to her overall captivating aura and energy. When we say that Erin made our jobs easy we mean that Erin was an absolute DREAM to capture. So grateful for all of the laughs, beauty, and magnetic energy of this little evening in Downtown Albuquerque. Cheers to so many more connections and collaborations filled with love, joy, and genuine bliss.


We are so grateful to not only be feature on Claire Pettibone’s website, but also on her blog, follow both of the links below for all the magic and beauty!
Claire Pettibone Blog - All the Colors of Beauty
Claire Pettibone’s The Ophelia Gown

Vendors
Location - Downtown Albuquerque
Glam - Diana + Kata of Something Ginger
Bridal Gown - Claire Pettibone
Florals - Flower Loop
Jewelry - Ooh Aah Jewelry
Shoes - Steve Madden
Model - Erin Gibson
Photographer - Alicia
Coordinator + Assistant - Jaclyn of ALP

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Sheree, a Desert Maternity Session

Just a few months ago we got to capture this sweet little mama-to-be in the middle of the desert. Even though those canyon winds came around, we still captured some of the sweetest moments!

Sheree, who is literally going to be the most stunning mom around, was a dream to capture. From her stellar outfits to that beautiful floral crown to her adorable pup, this session was such a special one.

Congrats on your new little chapter beautiful, we were grateful to capture a tiny piece of it!!!

Location - New Mexico
Photographer - Alicia

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Nathan + Symone, a Styled Elopement in Nob Hill

Once in a while, we get to meet lovers that are so magnetic and beautiful that its hard not to absolutely fall in love with them. Nathan and Symone are that exact type of couple and we were so dang grateful they were up for being a part of the dreamiest styled elopement of the century.

Our girl Symone, who is without a doubt an absolute angel, has been a bride for us before in one of our fave styled elopements a few seasons ago, but this time was extra special for us because we got to capture her with her boyfriend, Nathan. These two lovers are some of the kindest, most down-to-earth, but also up for whatever people we’ve ever met and we feel so lucky to just know them. The love and genuine respect between these two amazing souls is so apparent and honestly, with obsessed with them.

Since we’re living in the age of a pandemic and a whole lot of uncertainty, we wanted to try our hands at a brand new concept for our team, an Airbnb elopement (a trend that has truly taken hold in 2020). Kata Baron’s Casita de Cacti was the absolute perfect location for part of this styled elopement. Filled with lush furniture and divine art by St Jame, this little Nob Hill spot is beyond perfection. Our gals at Something Ginger gave Symone the most gorgeous bridal glow (complete with the BEST red lip we’ve seen in awhile) and Floral Fetish created a beyond stunning sage and white bouquet that matched every single aspect of this day wonderfully. For the coolest, yet still incredibly elegant bridal look, our friends at Sweet Caroline Styles gave us the most flawless bodysuit and skirt. And to top it all off, local jewelry designer Tumble came through with the best little minimalist, yet still stunning wedding bands.

This day was something straight from a dream and we’ll probably never ever stop posting about it on here and on every social media site ever. Thank you to this amazing wedding vendor dream team, we coudln’t have done it without you all. And we can’t wait until Nate and Symone tie the knot for real, count us in :)

Vendors
Location - Casita de Cacti by Kata’s Casitas
Florals - Floral Fetish
Hair - Diana Rose of Something Ginger
Makeup - Kata Baron of Something Ginger
Rings - Tumble
Bridal Gown - Sweet Caroline Styles
Veil - Terese Rose Designs
Real Life Lovers - Nathan + Symone
Photographer - Alicia of ALP
Coordinator + Assistant - Jaclyn of ALP

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Sevilla, an Old Town Graduation Session

This summer we’ve spent a little extra time capturing seniors and it has been such an amazing time. We headed back to Old Town last month for the most fun little cap and gown session with 2020 graduate, Sevilla.

Sevilla, aka one of our favorite gals, has been in front of our camera three times now, once for her sister Tatiana’s wedding, then for her dreamy senior session, and now for her beautiful cap and gown photos, and we are fully obsessed with this girl’s style, beauty, and carefree personality. We can’t wait to see this girl absolutely soar in New York City, we’re so incredibly excited for you sweet girl!!

Location - Old Town Albuquerque

Senior Session by Alicia of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Elopement Inspo - Romantic Dallas Elopement Sessions

Long before the madness of a pandemic took hold of the world, our gal Alicia traveled to Dallas, TX for a few of the most stunning styled elopements we’ve ever seen. Forever wishing we could just live in these absolute daydreams!

For the first session, we journeyed to The Olana, a seemingly real life castle, for a modern day fairytale. Two divine couples in the most beautiful bride and groom wedding styles were just the tip of the iceberg on this day. We loved getting to shoot with wedding planner extraordinaire Traveling Weddings with Taylor for this day!

And on our second day of shooting, we captured just a few sweet moments with some real life lovers at The Emerson venue, aka a tiny white chapel heaven. We loved the dreamy florals by Slow Darling and the absolute bridal beauty created by the glam queens at Hello Flawless Artistry. In a perfect world, every single day would look like this one!

We can’t wait to travel more and to capture even more beauty all over, cheers to all the pretty days ahead!

The Olana Elopements
Location - The Olana
Planning - Traveling Weddings with Taylor
Florals - Moss Floral
Paper Goods - Write This Way Calligraphy
Rentals - Big D Party Rentals
Hair + Makeup - Millionaire Brides Club
Bridal Gowns - Made Bride by Antonea + Eisen Stein Bridal
Grooms’ Attire - Don Morphy
Models - Katie + Jay, Nicole + Bryan


The Emerson Elopement
Location - The Emerson Venue
Planning - The Shootout Society
Florals - Slow Darling
Hair + Makeup - Hello Flawless Artistry
Bridal Gown - Watters
Bridal Boutique - BHLDN
Real Life Lovers - Clay + Erika

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

Maria, Ethereal Bridal Boudoir

Last month we spent a few hours in absolute bridal boudoir HEAVEN with one of the dreamiest vendor teams in the universe. It was everything we could have ever imagined, from ethereal lingerie to stunning glam, this summer day was beyond divine.

Although we don’t capture as much bridal boudoir as we’d like to, 2020 has given us the unique opportunity to tap into the smaller, more personal shoots we adore so much. One of our forever muses, Maria, once again graced the front of our cameras and it was beyond what we had daydreamed it would be.

Wearing the most elegant bridal lingerie by Terese Rose Designs, complete with a stunning slip and beautifully delicate robe, and glamed up by our queens Diana and Kata of Something Ginger, this bridal goddess made our vision come to life. We captured this incredibly lovely session at Casita de Cacti, an Airbnb hosted by Kata Baron, and even got to include some of the world’s most gorgeous florals by Floral Fetish. We can’t get over how that New Mexico sunshine came into the space so very softly, giving Maria that otherworldly, ethereal bridal glow we love so much.

We’re forever blown away by this day, its simplicity, and its out of this world beauty.

Vendors
Location - Casita de Cacti, an Airbnb by Kata’s Casitas
Hair - Diana Rose of Something Ginger
MUA - Kata Baron of Something Ginger
Florals - Floral Fetish
Bridal Lingerie + Veil - Terese Rose Designs
Model - Maria Manuela LeCuyer
Photographer - Alicia of ALP
Creative Director + Assistant - Jaclyn of ALP

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography