Wedding Inspo - Backyard Weddings

If 2020 and 2021 have showed us anything, its that backyard wedding are here to stay forever. Over the last few seasons, we’ve captured some of the dreamiest backyard celebrations, but when 2020 changed everything, these incredibly special weddings took center stage.

Even though things have calmed down quiet a bit in the wedding world this year, so many of our couples are still opting for amazing backyard soirées and truthfully they’re some of our most treasured days. From the dainty, simple celebrations to the wildly-elegant bashes, backyard weddings come in all shapes and sizes. Whether its a day that only includes close friends and family or one that brings guests from near and far, our couples always find the perfect ways to kick off their marriages.

We’re so excited to see even more of these amazing little days so very soon, we already know they’ll each be so dang beautiful and unforgettable!

Featured Love Stories
Dominic + Maggie in Albuquerque, NM
Matt + Allie in Santa Fe, NM
Colin + Amber in Albuquerque, NM
Jebb + Abbie in Tesque, NM
Angie + Brittany in Albuquerque, NM
Nate + Cait in Denver, CO
Gates + C.C. in Northern New Mexico
Andrew + Shay in Albuquerque, NM
Suraj + Celina in Albuquerque, NM
Trey + Clara in San Patricio, NM
Shane + Megan in Albuquerque, NM

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

2021 Wedding + Elopement Trends

Despite all of the uncertainty and struggle of 2020, we’ve seen so many amazing things start to take hold in the wedding industry. From recognizing how amazing small, intentional celebrations can be to couples taking chances on brand new ideas for their special day, we’ve truly been in awe over all of it. We’re hoping that a few of the trends we’ve been crushing on become major elements of weddings and elopements in 2021!

We’re currently obsessed with:
- unique + colorful bridal gowns
- bright + funky florals
- soft baby’s breath bouquets
- tiny, intimate ceremonies with just friends + family
- unique, avant-garde cakes


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

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