Howie + Arin, a Quintessential Santa Fe Plaza Wedding

Newlyweds Arin and Howie radiated joy all day long on their sunny, spring day in May. These angels celebrated their new chapter together with the ever-beloved La Fonda on the Plaza as the most stunning backdrop.

The precursor to these cuties’ perfect wedding day began several years ago with a Bumble match while both were living in Seattle. After realizing that they had found their forever love in one another, Howie planned the most thoughtful, lovely proposal for Arin. They had plans to visit their favorite winery on Marrowstone Island for Arin’s birthday and Howie used this as the perfect excuse to propose (he even had family fly in from Oklahoma and California for the occasion!). After a long COVID-related closure of the winery’s art gallery, Howie coaxed Arin to come take a peek at the stunning space. Upon entering, she was met with flowers, candles, and a romantic proposal among beautiful paintings, two of which they took home as keepsakes. As Arin and Howie were walking hand-in-hand out of the winery, they happened to hear one of their favorite songs playing through the speakers, making this proposal perhaps one of the most kismet moments in time.

Fast forward to their wedding, Arin and Howie decided to seal the deal at La Fonda on the Plaza in Santa Fe due to its charming, bohemian energy. These angels filled their wedding day with all things beautiful and sentimental, from their emotional first look to their rooftop ceremony to their little adventure around the plaza for golden hour romantics. After the most stunning day, Arin and Howie were greeted with pure joy and excitement from their loved ones during their reception. These two finished off this momentous occasion by dancing the night away with their precious flower girls, friends, and closest family members. Being able to witness Arin and Howie basking in that newly married love was truly the icing on cake for this sweet spring day.

Vendors
Venue - La Fonda on the Plaza
Florals - Artichokes and Pomegranates
Invitations - Minted
Hair + Makeup - A. Salon Santa Fe
Bridal Gown - Flora Bridal
Bridal Boutique - The Dress Theory
Bride’s Shoes - Kate Spade
Rings - Green Lake Jewelry
Bridesmaid Dresses - Azazie
Groom’s Attire - Beckett and Robb
Groomsmen Attire - Men’s Wearhouse
Ceremony Music - John Martinez
Officiant - Chat Piromnam
Bride’s Hair Pins- BHLDN
Bride’s Earrings- Mejuri
Party Favors- Mick’s Peppourri
Cake - Maggie’s Wedding Cakes
DJ - Leif Darling

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Taylor + Eliza, a Timelessly Romantic La Fonda on the Plaza Wedding

Early this spring, Los Angeles lovers Eliza and Taylor journeyed to Santa Fe to officially begin the next chapter of their lives together. This gorgeous April day truly felt suspended in time as these two soulmates celebrated the first moments of marriage together.

These hunnies met in the most modern way via Hinge nearly 8 years ago and even though Taylor was uncharacteristically late for their first date (a fact Eliza will never let him live down!), they’ve been smitten ever since. Over the years, Eliza and Taylor grew as both people and as partners, making their love for each other and for life even stronger. While staying at their vintage trailer way out in the California desert during the lockdown of 2020, Taylor and Eliza decided that they were ready to make their love a forever thing (they even proposed to each other with ring pops during this trip!). Shortly after returning home, Taylor surprised Eliza with a real engagement ring during dinner on their apartment’s balcony.

True to their carefree, yet graceful nature, Taylor and Eliza curated a Santa Fe wedding that was both perfectly modern, yet utterly timeless. From their authentic vintage postcards used for table numbers to their effortless style (take a peek at Taylor’s green suit paired with Eliza’s unreal bridal gown) to incorporating a Southern musician into their day, these two created a day so very unlike anything we’ve ever laid eyes on before. We especially loved how Eliza and Taylor paid tribute to the Tewa people and their ancient land, Oga Po'geh, that present-day Santa Fe sits on during their ceremony.

Taylor and Eliza couldn’t have dreamed up a more genuinely stunning day than this little piece of heaven. We’re forever in it for magical days and the lovers that make them happen.

Vendors
Venue - La Fonda on the Plaza
Planning + Coordination - Just Lovely Weddings
Florals - Floriography Flowers
Rentals - Darling Details Rentals
Invitations + Paper Goods - Reb Peters Letterpress
Hair - Amy of A.Salon Santa Fe
Makeup - Ambra of A.Salon Santa Fe
Bridal Gown - Scout Bridal
Bridal Boutique - Lovely Bride Los Angeles
Bride’s Veil - Ofrenda Studio
Groom’s Attire - High Society
Cake - Maggie’s Wedding Cakes
Coozie Cartoon Design - The Doozies
Officiant - Jean Hooper
Cocktail Hour Music - Dylan Earl
DJ - Desert Disco Music
Lead Photographer - Alicia
Second Photographer - Bri. K
Assistant - Lexie

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography