Wedding Inspo - Rehearsal Dinners

Everyone knows that the best way to kick off a dreamy wedding weekend is with a rehearsal dinner or with an even bigger welcome dinner. And, of course, our couples always take this tradition to the next freaking level.

From the Southwestern inspired fêtes in the middle of Santa Fe to the lush celebrations in Austin to partying everywhere in between, these dinners help couples not only welcome their guests, but set the mood for the entire weekend of festivities. We adore when couples use their rehearsal and welcome dinners to incorporate pops of color or unique details that are sometimes the exact opposite of their wedding day theme (a detail we’re truly obsessed with forever and ever).

We can’t wait to see what beauty our couples have in store for us next season and beyond!

Cameron + Ali at The Santa Fe Convention Center
Venue - The Courtyard at Santa Fe Convention Center
Planning - Brooks and Barnes
Catering - Mila’s Mesa

Rich + Angela at Eldorado Hotel and Spa
Venue - Eldorado Hotel and Spa
Planning - Just Lovely Weddings
Florals - Artichokes and Pomegranates
Hair + Makeup - A. Salon Santa Fe
Bride’s Dress - Alexia Marie
Bride’s Shoes - Christian Louboutin
Groom’s Attire - Charles Tyrwhitt
Music - Robert Capocchi

Carly + Jake at La Fonda on the Plaza
Venue - La Fonda on the Plaza
Florals - Viva Flora

Sean + Kristina at Olive and June
Venue - Olive and June

Jason + Natalie at The Pink Adobe
Venue - The Pink Adobe
Planning - For the Love
Cake - Maggie’s Cake
Gift Bags - Funky Olive

Evan + Jocelyn at Los Poblanos
Venue - Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Planning - Just Lovely Weddings
Rentals - Darling Details Rentals
Florals - Floriography Flowers
Paper Goods - Funky Olive

Kelly + Stuart at Feast and Merriment (Fredericksburg, TX)
Venue - Feast and Merriment
Gift Bags - Los Poblanos

C.C. + Gates at a Private Estate
Location - Private Estate
Hair + Makeup - Something Ginger
Florals - Rengade Floral

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

Michael + Erika, a Windswept Ghost Ranch Wedding

It may have been the brightest, windiest spring day of all, but lovers Erika and Michael still pulled off one of the most stunning weddings we’ve ever seen. These babes made it official way out at Ghost Ranch and just trust us when we say it was one for the books!

Long before they were celebrating in the Southwest with all of their loved ones, Michael and Erika first met on Tinder in 2019 (or in their words they “found love in a hopeless place”). Their connection was undeniable from the very beginning and both of these cuties say that they have never felt a connection so tangible and genuine before (swoon). Michael proposed to Erika at Ghost Ranch in the fall of 2021 and they decided that this special location would also be the most picturesque place to make their love official.

Fast forward to April of 2022 and these lovebirds finally got to have their dreamy little wedding day. For their epic day, Erika and Michael chose vendors that not only create incredible work, but are also amazing humans. Our angel Melissa at Renegade Floral created some of the most breathtaking details we’ve ever witnessed, from the bridal bouquet to the floral arch to the centerpieces, everyone was truly blown away by all of the floral goodness. And if that wasn’t enough, Erika wore the most perfectly rustic, yet modern Pronovias gown from our babes at The Dressing Room West and paired her look with cowboy boots and the most beautiful engagement ring by Native American jeweler Keri Ataumbi.

Michael and Erika also paid special detail to making sure that all of their guests had an amazing experience so they included super personal details into their celebration, like the record player that guests could pick vinyls to listen to before the ceremony. They even had Dig and Serve whip up the most amazing food and drinks (they also brought that incredibly cozy tent for guests to hang out in!). After their emotional ceremony at Ghost Ranch, Erika and Michael took the party to downtown Santa Fe for an intimate dinner at La Boca and a tiny adventure around the plaza just in time for some golden hour romantics.

We were so dang thrilled to witness this amazing adventure of a day, cheers to love in the most unexpected places!!!

Vendors
Ceremony Venue - Ghost Ranch
Reception Venue - La Boca Santa Fe
Florals - Renegade Floral
Rentals + Ceremony Catering - Dig and Serve
Invitations + Paper Goods - Minted
Bridal Gown - Pronovias
Bridal Boutique - The Dressing Room West
Bride’s Boots - Lucchese
Rings - Keri Ataumbi Metals
Groom’s Suit - Suit Supply
Groom’s Bolo Tie - Michael Dukepoo
Transportation - Santa Fe Valet
Lead Photographer - Ashley
Second Photographer - Lexa
Assistant - Erin

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - Summer Weddings

Now that we’re almost at the very end of our spring wedding season, we can just feel that incredible summer celebration mood. We adore all the lush, gorgeous, and care-free vibes that summer weddings are always sure to bring our way.

Summers are always one of our favorite seasons to capture all that dreamy wedding beauty and our couples always know how to completely level up their special days. From ethereal garden weddings filled with pops of color to rustic weddings in the middle of the desert to elegant, yet completely chic Southwestern celebrations, there’s a little something for everyone when it comes to hot weather soirées.

We’re beyond thrilled to kick off summer weddings with the best couples on the planet, cheers to all the amazing days to come!!

Featured Love Stories
Sean + Kristina at Camp Lucy
Garrett + Kyla at Four Seasons Santa Fe
Solve + Alex at La Mesita Ranch
Evan + Jocelyn at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Logan + Audry at Taos Ski Valley
Michael + Erika at Ghost Ranch
Taylor + Eliza at La Fonda on the Plaza
Eric + Amber at Eldorado Hotel and Spa
Chris + Lauren at The Neon Museum
Jebb + Abbie at a Private Estate

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Kenny + Molly, a Dazzling La Posada de Santa Fe Wedding

Los Angeles babes Kenny and Molly had the most wildly beautiful wedding in Santa Fe last fall, but we’ve gotten to celebrate with these cuties a handful of times before their special day. These sweethearts brought all the romance and all the incredibly fun details to the most unforgettable day around.

Kenny and Molly first met many moons ago in Colorado through work and after about a year of long-distance love, Molly made the move to Los Angeles, where Kenny was living, and these two have been an absolutely inseparable power couple ever since. A few years down the road, they added their sweet fur baby, Mika, to their family and have been traveling all over the world together ever since.

Even though these two initially celebrate their marriage back in 2020 with a tiny gathering at a family property, we’ve been lucky enough to know them since way back in 2018 when we first met them while capturing one of their best friends’ wedding! Since then, Molly has become one of our Instagram besties and we just knew that hers and Kenny’s wedding was going to be a show stopper. From their chic, yet extremely cool wedding style (just peep those matching sneakers) to the invitation suite that Kenny himself designed to their gorgeous al fresco reception to having not just ping pong, but a Mrs Pac Man arcade game for their guests, Molly and Kenny sure as heck showed us how to PARTY.

We’re deeply obsessed with these lovers and all the light they bring to the world, cheers to the Barela Wedding Party!!!

Click here to check out out Kenny + Molly’s dreamy Santa Fe elopement.

Vendors
Venue - La Posada de Santa Fe
Bouquet - Asphodel
Ceremony Florals - Renegade Floral
Invitations - Kenny (the groom)
Bride’s Hair - Jasmine Weidner
Bride’s Makeup - Jacqueline Chavez
Bridal Gown - Maggie Sottero
Bride + Groom Shoes - Converse x Comme des Garcon
Bride’s Ring - Sarah O Jewelry
Groom’s Ring - Shiprock Santa Fe
Groom’s Attire - Ralph Lauren
Officiant - Wes Kauble
Cake - Maureen Wolsborn
Lead Photographer - Bre B
Second Photographer - Taylor
Assistant - Carolyn

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography