Gates + C.C., a Private Estate Wedding in New Mexico

Even though they replanned their wedding four (!) times due to the pandemic, East Coast sweethearts Gates and C.C. found the most incredible way to make the most of all the curveballs 2020 had thrown at them.

These lovers first met back in college at Princeton and started dating shortly after graduation. A few years later, Gates proposed at Beckford’s Tower, a spot overlooking Bath, a very special English city where C.C. had studied postgrad and the same place where these two had lived together.

Through all the wedding plan changes and challenges, Gates and C.C. decided to focus on what mattered most to both of them, their love for each other and their new chapter together. They decided to make it official at a private family estate in New Mexico and we were overwhelmed by all of the gorgeous details these two brought to their remarkable day. From the dreamiest flowers from our floral queen Melissa of Rengegade Floral to the softest, daintiest bridal glam by our gals Kata and Diana of Something Ginger to C.C.’s elegantly modern bridal style (which included that stellar Oscar de la Renta gown), everything about this day fell magically into place. And if their details weren’t enough, Gates and C.C. surprised us by taking us to the most captivating flower field for some of their romantics.

We loved this sweet day with Gates and C.C., cheers to all the couples making this year a celebration of love despite all the odds!

Vendors
Location - Private Estate
Florals - Renegade Floral
Hair + Makeup - Kata + Diana of Something Ginger
Bridal Gown + Shoes - Oscar de la Renta
Groom’s Tux - Knot Standard
Groom’s Boots - Little’s Boots Co.
Cake - Chocolate Maven
Music - Giovanni String Quartet
Officiant - Kelly Atkin
Photographer - Ashley
Assistant - Jaclyn

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Ben + Emilee, a Stunning Sandia Event Center Wedding

Long before Ben and Emilee said “I do” on the prettiest fall day, they met when they were just kids. Even though they’re seven years apart, these two soulmates still found each other and finally made it last name official this past year!

Growing up with their families being very close, Ben and Emilee have known each for a very long time (their dads even went to elementary school together!), but they didn’t hit it off until later in life. In between Emiliee’s junior and senior years of college, while her and Ben were living together in the same town, Ben told his future wifey that he wanted to propose. Despite fancy dinners and long, romantic walks (planned by Emilee), nothing happened! Finally, during a casual night in of grubbin’ on Jimmy John’s, right there in their living room Ben popped the question.

For these cuties, not only was a dreamy venue with views of the Sandia mountains important, but they wanted to have an all out party for their loved ones! Sandia Event Center was the obvious choice and they included so many lovely details from bespoke invitations by our pals at Funky Olive, to custom Nike reception shoes for Emliee, to Ben’s super unique suit jacket (that had a print of skiers in it!). Ben and Emilee kept their ceremony short and sweet — while incluing Emilee’s childhood pastor as officiant for the ceremony), snagged some of the prettiest dang romantics during golden hour, and then threw the bash of the century allllll night long! We wish that we could post every single photo from this day, it was nothing short of amazing and a total blast!

Congrats Ben and Emilee, we love you two and your absolutely FAIRYTALE love story!!

Vendors
Venue - The Event Center at Sandia Resort and Casino
Florals - Peoples’ Flowers
Paper Goods - Funky Olive Design
Decor - Black Swan Events
Hair - Amanda of D’Ambrosio Designs Hair Studio
MUA - Susan Grace
Bridal Gown - Lazaro Bridal
Bridal Boutique - Schaffers’ Bridal (Scottsdale, AZ)
Bride’s Shoes - Stuart Weitzman
Reception Shoes - Nike
Bridesmaid Dresses - BHLDN
Groom’s Suit - Icon Suits
Groomsmen Suits - Mr. Tux
Officiant - Scott Sharp
Cake - Simply Sweet by Darci
Cookies - Jaylyn Clayton
Sweets - Brenda’s Perfect Brittle
Champagne - Gruet Winery
Ceremony Music - Giovanni String Quartet
DJ - Cutmaster Music
Lead Photographer - Bre
Second Photographer - Molly

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Adam + Jill, a Los Poblanos Wedding

Adam and Jill, two lovers that we can’t say enough sweet things about, made it last name official early this past August at Los Poblanos in the heart of the Albuquerque North Valley. We are so grateful for these two and their open, kind hearts who rolled with the tides on their wedding day!

Adam and Jill met through mutual friends after Jill moved to New Mexico from Chicago and after their first date, they knew it was meant to be! Adam proposed to Jill on vacation in Chicago and the rest was history!

On their wedding day it rained, it poured, and then it rained some more, but despite the change of plans Adam and Jill made the day about their love story and their loved ones! Along with her gorgeous Pronovias gown and sweet Kate Spade Keds, Jill’s details were so simple and elegant, yet sooo fun. We adored their framed, glass signage and all of the subtle purple accents these lovers tucked into their day. And can we just say that capturing they romantics was just a dream? We love seeing sweet souls who are so in love where nothing else matters come wedding day! Still over the moon about these two and their love for each other and their families. Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Harrington, we love you guys!!!

Vendors
Venue - Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Coordination - Chelsea Martinez (Los Poblanos)
Florist - Agave Florist
Hair + MUA - DRS Color Studio
Bridal Gown - Pronovias
Bridal Boutique - Schaffer’s (Scottsdale, AZ)
Bride’s Shoes - Vince Camuto + Kate Spade for Keds
Officiant - Bishop Dave
Ceremony Music - Giovanni Storing Quartet
DJ - Cutmaster Music
Photo Booth - ABQ Party Pix
Lead Photographer - Ashley
Second Photographer - Bre
Assistant - Jaclyn

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Garrett + April, a Casa Perea Wedding

Garrett + April’s sweet, intimate wedding at Casa Perea Art Space this summer was so incredibly special to us. We loved this day and their love story!

These lovers initially met while both working in New Mexico during a summer break (Garrett is from Minnesota and April is from Texas). They weren’t dating at the time, but they had an amazing time exploring the beautiful places and spaces across New Mexico. Three years later, these two decided to officially start dating and decided to make it a forever thing after two years of dating. Garrett loves April’s heart and how much she makes him smile (so cute!) while April adores Garrett for the way he cares about everyone in his life!

These two invited us to their late June wedding in the heart of Corrales for a day centered on family, friends, and Garrett + April’s love. From April’s dreamy Allure gown to Florecita’s precious bouquet to the fun little flower girls, every detail of this day was so personal and wonderful. Cheers to the sweetest lovers around!!

Vendors
Venue - Casa Perea Art Space
Florals (Bouquets) - Florecita
Hair - Blo Dry Bar
Bridal Gown - Allure Romance
Bridal Boutique - Cruz’s Bridal (Santa Clarita, CA)
Bride’s Shoes - Badgley Mischka
Groom’s Suit - Tommy Hilfiger
Groom’s Tie - Tie Bar
Cake - Q’s Cakes and Sweets
Catering - Atrios Catering
Bar - ABQ Bar Keeps
Music - Giovanni String Quartet
Lead Photographer - Bre
Second Photographer - Molly

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography