On the eve of their intimate wedding, Shawn + Kristan spent the moodiest evening with us way out at Ghost Ranch. These Chicago hunnies lit up this overcast November day with all of their undeniable joy and love for one another.
These sweethearts made their union official with a divine little weekday affair at Inn of the Turquoise Bear and dang was it a sight to behold. We cannot freaking wait to share all of their wedding magic here on the blog, but until then please obsess over these cuties at one of the most enchanting locations in the Southwest!
Location - Ghost Ranch
Photographer - Carissa
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Engagement Inspo - Winter Engagements
As the colder weather settles into the Southwest, proposal and engagement season are in full swing. We’re reminiscing on some of our favorite winter lovers from this year and beyond to keep us daydreaming forever.
From snowy sessions on ski slopes to cozier hangs in Old Town, winter engagements and proposals are truly so dang special. We love getting to revisit some of our favorite places just in time to see them decked out with all of the festive touches.
We can’t wait for even more joyful moments with the most stunning couples!
Featured Lovers
Pedro + Maggie in Old Town Albuquerque
Kaycie + Elisa at Bishop’s Lodge
Michael + Lauren in the Sandia Foothills
Kristian + Shawn at Ghost Ranch
Maria + Marc in Downtown Santa Fe
Anna + Ryan at Los Poblanos
Breck + Avery at Ski Santa Fe
Caro + Alex in Old Town Albuquerque
Emily + Adam in Downtown Albuquerque
Caleb + Erin at Tingely Beach
Lauren + Michael at Los Poblanos
Kim + Daniel in Old Town Albuquerque
Skylar + Hannah at Ski Santa Fe
Joshua + Dominique at Bishop’s Lodge
Engagements + Proposals by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Alyssa + Dante, a Romantic New Mexico Engagement
Lovers Dante and Alyssa brought the romance to a gentle late-fall evening in the foothills. These hunnies are about to make their love official in the new year and we already know it’ll be a dream day.
These high school sweethearts first fell in love many moons ago, but their connection with one another outlasted everything and anything life has thrown at them. After nearly a decade together, Dante proposed on Coronado Island near San Diego and Alyssa, of course, said yes.
These hunnies will make it a forever thing at Hotel Albuquerque in 2024 and we can’t freaking wait to help them ring in their new chapter as newlyweds!
Location - Sandia Foothills
Photo Team - Carissa + Lindsay
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Michael + Lauren, a Surprise Los Poblanos Proposal
As our sweet wedding season begins to wind down and the chilly weather begins to set in, we know that one of our favorite parts of the year is on the way. Engagement season is definitely the highlight of our winter and we’re were so dang thrilled to be a part of one of the dreamiest proposals yet.
Darling Michael and Lauren officially became fiancés this November on the most divine little day. Michael popped the question at Los Poblanos surrounded by the most heavenly fall foliage and it was truly a day to remember.
We’re so dang excited for these lovebirds, cheers to asking your soulmate to make it a forever thing!
Location - Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Outfits - Abercrombie and Fitch + Urban Outfitters + Steve Madden
Photo Team - Lexie + Lindsay
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Katie + Brian, a Charming Desert Engagement
Major cuties Brian and Katie met up with us on the dreamiest November evening for Santa Fe engagement photos that we haven’t stop thinking about ever since. These babes lit up this late fall evening in the most stunning of ways.
These angels are both from St. Louis, MO, but met by chance at a happy hour in Denver, CO almost a whole decade ago. After falling head over heels in love with one another, Katie and Brian continued to let their relationship blossom over the years with it finally culminating with a sunset proposal during a staycation in Cherry Creek, CO.
Next year Katie and Brian will be celebrating their marriage in the heart of Santa Fe at La Fonda on the Plaza and we already know it will be the most incredible of days.
Cheers to all of the 2024 lovers, we can’t freaking wait for all of the joy and beauty to come!
Location - Santa Fe
Makeup - Betty Rose by Alanna
Photographer - Carissa
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Lauren + Michael, a Serene Mountain Engagement
There’s truly no better way to kick off a divine wedding weekend than with an adventurous, romantic engagement sesh in the heart of the Southwest. We got to steal Lauren and Michael away for a serene little evening in the Sandia Foothills and it was beyond our wildest fall engagement dreams.
These sweethearts met in med school and after falling in love, the universe lined up their futures perfectly by making sure that they matched at the exact same residency. Now Michael and Lauren (and their sweet fur baby!) are living the coziest little dream life in the Midwest.
We were so excited to spend an extra evening with these babes on the eve of their amazing Stakeout Taos wedding, stay tuned for alllll the beauty from Lauren + Michael’s nuptials!
Location - Sandia Foothills
Engagement Ring - Frank Darling
Photographer - Lexie
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Elena + Nate, an Elevated Downtown Albuquerque Engagement
If there’s one way to make us instantly fall in love, its by spending a heavenly evening downtown with the most incredible lovers. Nate and Elena’s little engagement sesh was truly the most perfect urban adventure.
These cuties first met back in high school, but went their separate ways during college. However, Nate slide into Elena’s DMs when he moved back to Albuquerque and their spark was absolutely undeniable. A few years later and these hunnies not only have the sweetest fur babies together, but they’re about to make their love official.
We can’t wait to see these two babes become newlyweds next summer at Hotel Albuquerque, we know its going to take out breath away!
Location - Downtown Albuquerque
Hair - Laura of Betty Rose by Alanna
Makeup - Ashley of Betty Rose by Alanna
Engagement Ring - Mark’s Diamond Jewelry
Photo Team - Molly + Lindsay
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Aspen + Kameron, a Unreal Golden Hour Engagement
Sweet hunnies Kameron and Aspen made us fall even more with late season engagements with their dreamy little desert evening. These cuties are making it official next year, but they celebrated their newly minted fiancé status with the best golden hour session ever.
These cuties first met in 2017, but sparks didn’t officially fly until 2019 when Aspen and Kameron were both in the wedding of some of their mutual friends. Years later these lovers finally have a home and handful of sweet fur babies together and are building up their perfect little life together. Earlier this year Kameron proposed at a Luke Combs concert in Kansas City and Aspen, who was completely surprised by this sweet ordeal, said yes immediately!
We can’t freaking wait for their elegant wedding next year in Santa Fe, we know it’ll be a showstopper!
Location - Sandia Foothills
Dresses - Lulus + Amazon
Photo Team - Molly + Lindsay
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
George + Audrey, a Breathtaking New Mexico Engagement
Midwest angels Audrey and George wandered around the desert with us for the most stunning little Southwestern evening and it was truly unreal. These sweethearts and their love for one another shone so beautifully in the soft desert sunlight.
These hunnies got engaged a whole year ago and are planning the world’s dreamiest Santa Fe wedding next fall at La Fonda on the Plaza. We can’t freaking wait to celebrate these hunnies and all of their joy!
Location - Sandia Mountain Foothills
Makeup - Alanna of Betty Rose by Alanna
Hair - Jackie of Betty Rose by Alanna
Photographer - Erin
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Robert + Alex, a Darling Los Poblanos Engagement
Sweet angels Alex and Robert joined us at Los Poblanos for the most stunning little summer engagement session around. We adored seeing these two and their undeniable love for one another.
After grabbing drinks at the iconic Campo restaurant, these hunnies visited so many of our favorite spots at Los Poblanos, from its dreamy gardens to all of its hidden corners.
We can’t wait to celebrate these babes next year, we know its gonna be a dream of a wedding!
Location - Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Photo Team - Carissa + Erin
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Jenny + RJ, a Stunning Los Poblanos Engagement
New Mexico babes RJ and Jenny are making their love official in just a few short weeks so we were beyond thrilled when we got to spend a dreamy evening with these cuties. We adored wandering around Los Poblanos with these incredible lovers.
Jenny and RJ first met on a summer evening at North Domingo Baca dog park in Albuquerque back in 2017 and sparks immediately flew between them. Even though Jenny had only planned on staying in New Mexico for her residency, her connection with RJ convinced her to linger in The Land of Enchantment. During their initial encounter, RJ asked Jenny on a date and even after they had to postpone for a month or two, these lovebirds eventually met up the day after Jenny’s birthday. Their first date went off without a hitch and the two quickly became smitten with one another. A few years down the road in 2021, RJ officially asked Jenny to marry him in the Old Town Gazebo and she, of course, said yes.
These hunnies will become newlyweds in the heart of Santa Fe with an Old Spanish inspired wedding and we know it will be one for the books!
Location - Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Hair + Makeup - Genica Lee
Bride’s Shoes - Agave Girl Boutique
Photo Team - Molly + Erin
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Stan + Valerie, a Captivating New Mexico Engagement
Decade-long lovers Valerie and Stan made a special trip from California to New Mexico to visit their wedding venue, aka the second home of Valerie’s family in northern New Mexico. This summer evening was the most perfect addition to our July adventures.
From wandering around the estate’s vineyard to exploring its historic chapel, Stan and Valerie’s engagement session was truly a dreamy one to behold. We loved seeing this babes soak up this new chapter of their life before their marriage begins.
We are so stoked for October with these hunnies, bring on all the joy and all the beauty!
Location - Private Estate
Bride’s Outfits - Abercrombie and Fitch
Photographer - Lexie
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Dominique + Sean, a Serene Los Poblanos Engagement
High school sweethearts Sean and Dominique are making it official in 2024 with a dream day in Santa Fe, but they kicked off their engagement with the most stunning summer evening at Los Poblanos. These cuties’ session was truly a work of art and to say that we’re obsessed is the understatement of the century.
These hunnies first started dating at the end of their senior year of high school and ever since then Dominique and Sean have fallen deeper and deeper in love with one another. After six whole years of romance, Sean popped the question in the gardens of Dunrobin Castle in Scotland and it was beyond swoon-worthy. These babes are building their dream life together here in New Mexico along with their sweet puppy Charlie.
We already know these lovers are going to have the most stunning wedding of all, we can’t wait to be a tiny part of it!
Location - Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Bride’s Dresses - Selfie Leslie + New York and Company
Engagement Ring - Mark’s Diamonds
Photo Team - Carissa + Lindsay
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Engagement Inspo - Divine Mountain Engagements
If there’s one place we love to be, its way up high in the stunning mountains. Whether it be in New Mexico, Colorado, or beyond, engagements in alpine air are always just a little extra magical.
Being in the heart of the Southwest means that we are just a skip away from some of the dreamiest forest locations and dang do we feel so dang lucky. Whether our couples take us up into the Sandis Mountains, all the way us to Taos Ski Valley, or even as far as Breckenridge, we’ve seen some pretty dreamy woods. We love when our couples take us on the sweetest adventures for their engagements, it’s truly a highlight of our season.
Here’s to even more romance in the mountains, we’re beyond captivated with them all.
Featured Lovers
Hannah + Skylar
Divya + John
Matthew + Holly
Josh + Demesia
Annie + Ryan
Wyatt + Caity
Curtis + Elena
John + Jaclyn
Jennie + Ike
Abbie + Jebb
Engagements + Couple Sessions by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Allison + Max, a Carefree New Mexico Engagement
Colorado cuties Max and Allison are planning their dream day in Santa Fe for next year and we were so hyped to celebrate their engagement with the sweetest desert evening. These babes (and their sweet pup Oshie) lit up the Southwestern landscape with a love beyond words.
These hunnies have been falling more and more in love with one another for a little over six years and recently made a new home for themselves in beautiful Colorado. Max popped the question in fall of 2022 at the Denver Botanic Gardens and Allison, of course, said yes!
We’re gearing up to party with these hunnies at La Fonda on Plaza in 2024, we know their wedding is going to be the most stunning!
Location - White Mesa
Hair + Makeup - Something Ginger
Ring - Sarah O.
Photo Team - Lexie + Diana + Jordyn
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Jenna + Cameron, a Charming Old Town Engagement
In the midst of all of our midseason weddings and engagements, we were thrilled to spend a sweet little evening out on the Old Town Plaza with cuties Cameron and Jenna. These Nebraska lovers made us fall in love with summer nights all over again!
Jenna and Cameron first met back in 2018 at a Super Bowl party and even though they immediately connected, they didn’t start dating until a whole month later. They first exchanged numbers after hanging out at a brewery with mutual friends and once they went on their first date to a local zoo, they knew it was something special. A few years down the road, Cameron proposed at Kensington Gardens in London and even surprised Jenna with some of their closest friends flying into England for the occasion!
These little angels will tie the knot next spring and we’re certain it’ll be a dream wedding for the ages!
Location - Old Town Albuquerque
Photo Team - Lexie + Lindsay
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Gwen + Elijah, a Lighthearted Los Poblanos Engagement
Midwest cuties Elijah and Gwen celebrated their engagement with us at Los Poblanos and it truly made for the most romantic summer evening. These babes’ elegant, yet playful July afternoon was one of our favorites ever.
Gwen and Elijah first met several years while they were both undergrads at Grinnell College in Iowa and really hit it off during an end of the season party for their shared recreational softball team. Ever since, these lovers have been absolutely smitten with one another. After graduation, Elijah and Gwen moved to Chicago where they spent a few years living the big city life before grad school ultimately brought them to the Southwest. While making a new home for themselves here in Albuquerque, these babes have also soaked up all New Mexico has to offer from hiking to camping to rock climbing.
In late 2022, Elijah asked Gwen to marry him in what can only be described as one of the most moving, romantic proposals of the year. While visiting his family in Jacksonville, Florida for the holidays, Elijah took Gwen on a beachside walk during which she found a glass bottle in the sand containing a poem that Elijah had written for her (talk about cinematic!). After she read it, Elijah got down on one knee and officially asked for her hand in marriage (swoon).
These hunnies are planning a Southwestern inspired wedding at La Fonda on the Plaza (complete with lots of bluegrass music and margaritas) for fall of 2024 and we know its going to be the most divine day of all!
Location - Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Engagement Ring - Ooh Aah Jewelry
Bride’s Dress - Anthropologie
Groom’s Attire - Banana Republic
Photographer - Molly
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Ashley + Andrew, a Stunning Canyon Road Engagement
Little Colorado cuties Andrew and Ashley are planning a timeless, yet stunning Southwestern wedding in The City Different for 2024 an we were so excited to kick off all of the wedding festivities with the prettiest engagement session. We explored the ever iconic Canyon Road Arts District with these hunnies and it was one for the books!
The romance between these babes began at work almost 7 years ago. After an initial friendship blossomed into something more, Ashley and Andrew fell madly in love with one another. In fall of 2022, Andrew proposed in Vail, a very special place for these lovers, and Ashley (of course!) said yes.
These hunnies will tie the knot next year at La Fonda on the Plaza and we truly cannot wait for all the beauty!
Location - Canyon Road Art District, Santa Fe
Bridal Glam - The Beauty Collective Santa Fe
Photo Team - Erin + Chrisi
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Rebekah + Chance, an Adventurous Desert Engagement
Washington angels Chance and Rebekah traveled back to their home state of New Mexico for a beyond enchanting evening out in the desert. These hunnies brought all the romance to their engagement session and we’re so dang here for it all.
Even though these babes live way up in the Pacific Northwest now, their love story began several years ago right in Albuquerque. Both Rebekah and Chance were undergrads at The University of New Mexico when they first crossed paths and it was truly meant to be. A few years after graduating, these cuties made the move west were they now live in Seattle. To make their journey even more sweet, Chance proposed to Rebekah while vacationing in Indonesia with the most stunning sapphire engagement ring.
We can’t wait to celebrate these angels at Hotel Albuquerque this fall, we know it’ll be the dreamiest nuptials of all.
Location - White Mesa
Bride’s Dress - Bardot
Bride’s Shoes - Free People
Bride’s Earrings - Ettika
Groom’s Attire - Eddie Bauer
Photo Team - Erin + Chrisi
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Engagement Inspo - Breathtaking Desert Engagements
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