Wedding Inspo - Fall Weddings

As the temperatures begin to drop and the world around us turns to soft shades of orange, we know that fall wedding season is just around the corner. Besides being the busiest time of the year for us, autumn holds so much promise and beauty for our team as we journey out to capture all of the nuptials taking place amid the gently changing season.

From the moody and romantic fêtes to the more subtle and easy-spirited days, weddings in the fall always bring something extra special to the mix. Whether its florals in all hues of yellow and brown or the mystical light of an autumn sunset at the end of a stunning wedding day, weddings at this time of year always bring us full circle in a perfect mix of nostalgia and inspiration.

We’re so thrilled for all of the love stories to be captured at this incredibly special time, we know that we’re going to lean into this fall in the best way possible.

Featured Love Stories
Will + Jill at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Stuart + Kelly at Camp Hideaway Retreat
Ysidro + Celestina at Casa Perea Art Space
Ethan + Leila At Hacienda Doña Andrea
Andrew + Deanna at Hotel Andaluz
Brad + Kenna at Old Town Farm
Maria at Terese Rose Studios
Will + Lindsay at Pecos National Historical Site
Luke + Regan at Race and Religious
Andrew + Shay at a Private Estate
Dylan + Crystal in Nob Hill
S + C at a Private Estate
Jaclyn at White Mesa
Michael + Sarah at La Fonda on the Plaza

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Andrew + Deanna, a Stellar Hotel Andaluz Wedding Reception

Even though Andrew and Deanna officially tied the knot in 2020, they finally got to party with all of their loved ones last fall and it was the sweetest fall evening. This downtown celebration was such a special, beautiful day to capture.

These lovers initially held their wedding in fall of 2020 with a beautiful Catholic church ceremony, the dreamiest golden hour romantic,s and then an intimate reception with a tiny group of their closest friends and family members. Flash forward a year later and these babes finally got to hold the amazing wedding bash that they had always dreamed of. Deanna and Andrew incorporated so many of their original wedding details and personal touches into their reception and we truly loved every piece of it. From Deanna’s tiny bridal heirlooms to Floral Fetish’s gorgeous creations to Darling Details’ impeccable reception design, this October day was just as special as the first time we got to see these lovebirds say “I do”.

We can’t wait to see Andrew and Deanna’s love story continue to grow over the years to come, thank you for bringing us along on your little adventure angels!!

Tap here to see Andrew + Deanna’s intimate 2020 wedding!

Vendors
Venue - Hotel Andaluz
Rentals - Darling Details Rentals
Paper Goods + Signage - Funky Olive Design
Florals - Floral Fetish
Rings - James Allen Rings
Hair - Waves Salon
Makeup - Abril Vigil
Bridal Gown - Martina Liana
Bridal Boutique - Ella Blu
Bride’s Jacket - Wild Rose Creative
Bride’s Shoes - Badgley Mischka
Groom’s Suit - J.Crew
Cake - Cake Fetish
DJ - Styles DJ Services
Marquee Lighting - Alpha-Lit
Reception Lighting - Black Swan Events
Photographer - Ashley

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Andrew + Deanna, an Elegant Downtown Wedding

Although weddings in 2020 may have been much smaller than we could’ve imagined, not an ounce of magic was lost. Even after New Mexico sweethearts Andrew and Deanna rescheduled their wedding (and then rescheduled it again), they still created the most beautiful, intimate day filled with love for each other.

Long before a global pandemic and even longer before these two even began planning their happily ever after, Andrew and Deanna first met by chance through a serendipitous connection between Andrew’s sister and one of Deanna’s closest friends. After these two gals decided that Andrew and Deanna should meet, Andrew’s sister played matchmaker to set up the future lovebirds. Andrew and Deanna eventually went on their first date at Le Trouqet, a French restaurant, followed by drinks at Hotel Andaluz (two places that also made it into their wedding day!!!) in Downtown Albuquerque and the rest is history. Right from the beginning, these two knew their connection was the real deal and something beyond compare.

A few years down the road in October 2019, Andrew proposed to Deanna on the front porch of her college sorority, The University of New Mexico’s Kappa Kappa Gamma chapter. The proposal, a total surprise to Deanna, not only involved one of the most memorable places in her life, but Andrew made sure that all of their close friends and family member were there to celebrate with them. And, being absolute husband goals, Andrew even called Deanna’s hairstylist the day before (!!!!!) to make sure his future finance looked and felt absolutely beautiful for their moment.

Originally aiming for a spring wedding, Andrew and Deanna opted to push back their wedding to the fall after the pandemic shut down the entire world. Yet, despite all the challenges of 2020, these two still started their next chapter together in the most wonderful way. Andrew and Deanna tied the knot with a small wedding at the ever divine Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in downtown Albuquerque followed by a dreamy fall reception at the place where it all began for them, Hotel Andaluz. And even though they were only able to celebrate with a few close friends and family members, their day was one for the books.

While 2020 had halted their initial plans, Andrew and Deanna still pulled out all of the stops for one of the most memorable weddings of the year. Deanna channeled a little bit of modern glam with a whole lot of classic elegance for a bridal look that we’re still day dreaming about. From her ethereal Martina Liana gown (which looked beyond perfect next to Andrew’s sleek black suit) to her epic veil to the tiny vintage details she included, Deanna brought in an amazing amount of intentional beauty to her day.

After their nuptials, we got to steal Deanna and Andrew away for some of the most incredible romantics all over downtown. From murals to iconic downtown architecture spots to the restaurant where they had their first date, Andrew and Deanna took us all over to capture their first moments of absolute newlywed bliss together. And if that wasn’t enough, these babes brought a vintage Mercedes Benz along with them for the most insanely gorgeous, straight-out-of-a-film romantics on a nearby rooftop. They capped off this dream of a day with a quiet reception filled with stunning florals by Floral Fetish and impeccable designs from Darling Details. We loved watching these two soak in all of the special reception moments with their closest loved ones and finally getting to make it last name official.

We were absolutely blown away by Andrew + Deanna’s love for each other and their determination to make the beginning of their new chapter together as beautiful and meaningful as possible. Cheers babes, we loved being a part of your gorgeous day!

Vendors
Venues - Hotel Andaluz + The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Rentals - Darling Details
Florals - Floral Fetish
Paper Goods - Funky Olive Design
Rings - James Allen
Hair - Waves Salon
Makeup - Ashlynne Padilla
Bridal Gown - Martina Liana
Bridal Boutique - Ella Blu Bridal
Bride’s Shoes - Badgley Mischka
Groom’s Attire - J.Crew
Cake - Cake Fetish
Cookies - Wren Made
Vintage Car - Santa Fe Classic Limo
Guest Transportation - Albuquerque Trolley Co
Reception Lighting - Black Swan Events
Videographer - Southwest Wedding Films
Lead Photographer - Ashley
Second Photographer - Melanie
Assistant - Taylor

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Vendor Feature - Bagels' Florals

Each wedding season we’re lucky enough to work with a vast amount of talented wedding vendors and creatives, but we’ve felt extremely grateful to have crossed paths with Abigail of Bagels’ Florals just two short years ago. Not only is this amazing florist beyond her years in talent, she’s one of the brightest, most inspirational souls we know. We knew that we couldn’t let 2020 end without featuring her ethereal, colorful and exquisite work.

We are always beyond excited for every single celebration we get to capture that features Bagels’ work. A true artist at heart, every single bouquet, boutonnière, installment, and arrangement she creates is done with care, intention, and a passion to make the world a brighter place. We were especially honored to capture Bagels’ first two bouquet wedding ( a very special moment for her, an LGBTQ florist) this year for our lovers Brittany + Angie and she did a tremendously gorgeous job (we’re honestly still obsessed with her creations from that sweet little backyard wedding).

Beyond simply being an incredibly gifted florist and gardener, Bagels is also a major community leader in the New Mexico wedding industry. She consistently uses her platform to speak up for social change and action, inspiring other vendors and community members (especially us!) to do the same. We’re consistently blown away by how much love and passion Bagels holds for making New Mexico, and truthfully this world, a more compassionate accepting place for everyone.

We feel so increasingly fortunate to even know someone as talented, smart, and driven as Bagels and we know that everyone will continued to be inspired by this amazing human being.

Florist - Bagels Florals

Real Love Stories
Angie + Brittany in Nob Hill, Albuquerque
Nate + Cait in Denver, CO
Jimmy + Maggie at Pecos National Historical Monument
Chris + Ari at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Shaun + Jessie at Sarabande Bed and Breakfast
Ethan + Sarah at Hacienda Doña Andrea

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

Wedding Inspo - Groom Style Third Edition

While its true that we have a huge affinity for stellar bridal style on the blog, we can’t help but share a little bit of love with our stylish, dapper, and downright handsome grooms! Not only are these guys total on-camera knockouts, they’re also some of the kindest, most personable dudes you could ever ask for on wedding days!

We love a sleek, traditional black suit or tux, so how do grooms elevate this classic style? Our grooms have tapped into everything, from incorporating Southwestern flair with bolo ties or designer cowboy boots to adding personal touches like a cool pair of sunglasses or a surprise pop of color in their boutonniere or suit jacket lining!

And we’ve had plenty of grooms chose other colors for their wedding days suits as well including blue, grey, tan, and even mix-and-match colors! We’ve loved seeing how these guys dressed up colors other than black for their big day and adored seeing so many unique details including ties with tiny prints on them (from polka dots to florals) to broaches (instead of a traditional bow tie or tie) to opting for unique textures like wool.

Last season we saw an incredible variety of groom style and honestly we’re thrilled to see what our next guys have in store for us, we’re crossing our fingers for a few extra daring grooms with non-traditional suit colors! Until then, take a look at these wedding day hunks, we had the best time capturing each one of these wedding day hubbies!

A Few of Our Favorite Suit Designers + Shops
The Black Tux
Bonobos
ASOS
Mango
Ralph Lauren
Indochino
Suit Supply
Ted Baker
Lanieri
Neiman Marcus
Jos. A Bank
Banana Republic
J. Crew
Kenneth Cole
Hockerty
The Tie Bar
Tommy Hilfiger
Perry Ellis
Joseph Abboud
Men’s Wearhouse
Suits Unlimited

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

Wedding Inspo - Bridesmaid Style Second Edition

A little over a year ago we posted about some of our favorite bridesmaid styles out there and then were absolutely blown away by all of the amazing styles we’ve seen since. From having bridesmaids go the traditional route with the same dress, to choosing different styles in the same color, to full on mix-and-match gowns that align perfectly with wedding palettes— our brides just know how to help their besties look downright stunning for wedding days!

We can’t wait to see all of the girl squads for the rest of this season! Cheers to incredibly chic, amazing bride tribes!!!

Our Favorite + Featured Bridesmaid Designers
Morilee
Show Me Your Mumu
Revolve
BHLDN
David’s Bridal
ASOS
Banana Republic
J Crew
Jenny Yoo
Allure Bridals

Wedding Venues
Enchanted Vine Barn
Peter Hurd Guesthouse + Private Estate in San Patricio NM
La Posada de Santa Fe
SITE Santa Fe
Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs, CO)
Eldorado Hotel and Spa
La Mesita Ranch Estate
Paa-ko Ridge Golf Club
Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
La Fonda on the Plaza
Four Seasons Santa Fe
Hacienda Dona Andrea

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

Engagement Style Look Book Second Edition

If you’re engaged and trying to decide what to wear for your session, some of our favorite brides and grooms brought all of the style inspo you could ever need! From dreamy couture gowns to laid back boho jumpsuits to dainty dresses to simple casual looks, we’ve seen sooo many incredible engagement outfits for every season that we couldn’t help but share them! We’ve even added some of the brands worn by our sweet couples as well as a few of of our own personal favorite shops for even more engagement style ideas!

Featured + Recommended Engagement Style Brands and Boutiques
Revolve
Cleobella
Dress the Population
Costarellos
Madewell
Anthropologie
Altar’d State
Topshop
Free People
Lovers and Friends
J Crew
Ralph Lauren
Hugo Boss
Gemma Collection
Dos Femmes
H &M
ASOS

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

Groomsmen Style

Even though brides and grooms steal the show on wedding days, we can’t help but crush on all of the stylish, handsome, and downright fun groomsmen we get to hang out with almost every weekend! We love how much personality these amazing fellas bring to weddings and, of course, can’t get enough of all of the insanely sleek suits and tuxes we get to capture. If you’re looking for a new Man Crush Monday, we’ve got you covered with some of the coolest guys around!

Tux + Suit Vendors
Mens Wearhouse
Suits Unlimited
Mr. Tux
Jos A Banks
Banana Republic
ASOS
Boss
Groomsland
J. Crew
The Black Tux
Indochino
Perry Ellis
Ted Baker

Venues
La Fonda on the Plaza
La Posada de Santa Fe
SITE Santa Fe
Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs, Co)
Prairie Star Restaurant and Wine Bar
Hacienda Dona Andrea
Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club
La Mesita Ranch Estate
Four Seasons Santa Fe
High Country Lodge (Pagosa Springs, CO)
Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
Hyatt Regency Tamaya

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