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

Wedding Inspo - Sweetheart Tables

For weddings both big and small, we love any details that can make the day a touch more intimate for our couples, so of course we have a lot of love for precious little sweetheart tables. Seen in both large weddings and even the tiniest of elopements, sweetheart tables let couples steal away a few moments together while still being a part of the celebrations.

While sweetheart tables aren’t seen in every single wedding, they can add a special touch to a couple’s day. They can provide a sense of intimacy among the ongoing festivities as well as a focal point for guests. A sweetheart table can also give a couple or a wedding planner/designer the opportunity to create an additional decorative space that complements the entire wedding day!

We’ve seen these cute little tables decked out in everything from elaborate boho furniture and eye-catching florals to simple and elegant accents. We love getting to see a tiny hint of a couple’s personality with these reception staples.

Scroll through and maybe you’ll find the perfect sweetheart table with just the right accents, we can’t wait to capture more of these darling tables!

Featured Weddings + Styled Shoot
Desert Romance at Los Poblanos
Drew + Lauren at La Mesita Ranch
Whimsical Backyard Wedding Inspiration
Geoff + Jocelyn at Hacienda Dona Andrea
James + Lauren at Los Poblanos
Romantic Rockstar Styled Elopement at Los Poblanos
Ben + Emilee at Sandia Event Center
Michael + Caitlin at El Zocalo
Desert Styled Bridal
Joaquin + Alexandra at La Posada de Santa Fe
White Sands Styled Elopement
Josue + Brandy at Noah’s Event Venue
Trey + Clara at a Private Estate in San Patricio
Ghost Ranch Styled Vow Renewal
Brad + Kenna at Old Town Farm
Marble Dreams Styled Bridal
Jason + Ryan at Ghost Ranch
Ashwin + Lauren at La Posada de Santa Fe

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

Bridal Inspo - Strapless Wedding Gowns

A true bridal classic we see season after season, strapless wedding gowns are both elegant and just a tiny bit flirty. From the constructed couture variety to the plush blush styles to even the most gorgeous hand painted ones, strapless wedding gowns are definitely the perfect canvas for any bride to find her own unique style in for her big day!

One of the most special aspects of strapless wedding gowns is that the silhouette can still come in a multitude of styles. From sleek curve hugging gowns to ballgown inspired dresses to even the slightest mermaid bridal train, strapless gowns are each incredibly individual and downright beautiful!

We’re so excited to see what new designs and inspirations future strapless gowns will take on and we can’t wait to capture all of them!!!

Featured Bridal Gown Designers
Vera Wang
Eisen Stein Bridal
Ines di Santo
David’s Bridal
Stella York
Allure Bridals
Maggie Sottero
Hayley Paige
Reem Acra
Kelly Faetanini
Casa Blanca Bridal
Lillian West
Watters

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

Wedding Inspo - Bridal Style from Rothy's

We get asked about the perfect wedding day shoes almost daily. From brides-to-be who not only want to be comfortable, but also stylish! Lucky for us, our friends at Rothy’s have helped come up with the most perfect answer to this question, a few pairs of this dainty little shoes!

Comfy, minimlaist, and oh-so-pretty, Rothy’s flats are a perfect choice for any bride who wants to feel like she's walking on a cloud on her wedding day! Did we mention comfortable? Because even us as photographers love them for the long 8-10 hour days on our feet!! Not only are these beauties chic, they're also sustainable in a number of ways!

Every pair of Rothy's are made with materials from recycled plastic water bottles and this brand has repurposed over 3.7 million bottles so far! Additionally these babes include humanely sourced wool, recycled insoles, and eco-friendly outsoles! Truthfully, these cuties are the ultimate win-win!

Whether you wear them during your rehearsal dinner, on your wedding day, or even on your honeymoon, Rothy’s are an amazing choice for any and all bridal babes out there!!!

Featured Brand - Rothy’s

Photos by Alicia of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - First Dance Songs We Heart

Even though we adore every aspect of wedding days, there’s something that hits us extra hard in the feels when it comes to first dance songs. Whether they’re sweet and lighthearted, slow and romantic, or absolute tear-jerkers, a first dance song not only sets the tone for the reception, but also says so dang much about a couple!

For us, we’ve heard about ten million love songs, but here are some of our faves from last year’s weddings, a few from our 2020 couples (!), and some songs that we can never get enough of:

- Home by Leon Bridges
- Bloom by The Paper Kites
- Speechless by Dan + Shay
- Into the Mystic by Van Morrison
- This Must Be the Place by The Talking Heads
- Still the One by Shania Twain
- If I Ain’t Got You by Alicia Keys
- Kiss Me by Sixpence None the Richer
- Sail Away by David Gray
- The Best Thing by H.E.R. + Daniel Caesar
- Its Not Living (If Its Not With You) by The 1975
- Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You by Lauryn Hill
- More I Cannot Wish for You by Paul McCartney
- Beyond by Leon Bridges
- I Do by Fox + Hound
- Hold You Here by The Wild Life
- Venus by Sleeping at Last
- Lover by Taylor Swift
- Grey by Exes
- 10,000 Hours by Dan + Shay
- Tell Me Its Real by K-c + JoJo
- Good Together by HONNE
- Diamonds or Twine by Ryan Hurd
- At Last by Etta James
- Blessed by Thomas Rhett
- Real Love Baby by Father John Misty
- LOVE by Kendrick Lamar
- I Will Follow You Into the Dark by Death Cab for Cutie
- More of You by Chris Stapleton
- Off the Market by ASL

Weddings by Alicia, Ashley, Bre and Brittany
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Vendor Feature - Funky Olive Design

Everyone knows that our little team adores details so its no surprise that we live for those stunning invitation suites. Our local friends at Funky Olive Design give us major design inspo on wedding days with all of their gorgeous creations. From simple and minimalist stationary to wildly colorful and dramatic designs, Funky Olive seriously never disappoints. We can’t wait to capture more and more of their lovely work this season and beyond!

Stationary - Funky Olive Design

Featured Weddings + Editorial Shoots
Rocky Mountain Bride at Los Poblanos
Tyler + Jordan at La Fonda on the Plaza
Qwist + Cara at Los Poblanos
Bohemian Bridal in Santa Fe (featured on Junebug Weddings)
Desert Bridal in New Mexico
Josh + Roushan at Los Poblanos

Weddings + Styled Shoots by Alicia, Ashley, and Bre of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspiration - Non Traditional Wedding Gowns

If you know one thing about our little wedding team its that we’re complete suckers for all the gorgeous bridal details. One of our favorite trends we’ve been capturing more and more are unique, non-traditional wedding dresses. Whether its something as simple as selecting a blush-tone or cream dress to a more modern two-piece wedding gown (either of the matching and mix/matching set variety) to a super non-traditional caftan gown, there’s something out there for every bride wanting to shake it up on her special day. Move over pure white wedding gowns, we’ve rounded up our favorite, spot-light stealing gowns that are anything but ordinary.

Wedding Gown Designers
Blush Toned Off-The-Shouler Gown - Mia Solano at Luv Bridal
Blush Two Piece Crop Top + Tulle Skirt - Grace Loves Lace
Red Ombre Skirt + Blue Grey Ombre Skirt - Sweet Caroline Styles
Leather Mrs Jacket - Wild Rose Creative
Caftan Dress - New Crop Shop
Cream + Beaded Gown - ModCloth
Purple/Grey Gown - David’s Bridal

Photos by Alicia, Ashley, and Bre of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Bridal Accessories

There are tons of wedding details that excite us as we finally approach a wedding day. One of the many things we get excited about is the bridal style and all of the bridal details. From southwestern inspired statement jewelry to luxurious fur coats for winter weddings to the classic and clean bridal look, our brides always bring the fire when it comes to accessorizing. We found a few of our favorite veils, clutches, and hair pieces as well because there is seriously a look for every soon to be wifey out there. Whether you’re traditional and simple or modern and boho chic, we’ve included a little something for everyone. We can’t wait to see what details our future brides are going to rock for us to swoon over!

Venues
Los Pobalnos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
SITE Santa Fe
La Fonda on the Plaza
La Posada de Santa Fe
Santa Fe Opera
Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
Four Seasons Santa Fe
Gerald Peters Gallery
Paa-ko Ridge Golf Club
Garden of the Gods Park (Colorado Springs)

Photos by Alicia , Bre and Ashley of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn Younger of Alicia Lucia Photography