La Fonda on the Plaza - A Venue Feature

One of the best things about our sweet little job is how much time we get to spend in Santa Fe every year. Our capital city lies just to the north of our home base of Albuquerque and there is seriously magic around every corner of The City Different. From quaint adobe buildings to the historic plaza to some of the best New Mexican cuisine in the state, Santa Fe is seriously a gold mine for locals and visitors alike. It comes as no surprise that soooo many of our out of state couples select good old SF as the prime place to tie the knot and their number one destination is our home away from home, iconic La Fonda on the Plaza.

Not only is La Fonda memorable, but it is also incredibly significant to Santa Fe’s history. Initially founded in 1607 as Santa Fe’s first inn, La Fonda’s site is also the oldest hotel corner in the United States of America. However, the building that still stands today and has continually been loved and adored by New Mexicans and travelers alike wasn’t built until 1922. It features architectural influences by Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter and John Gaw Meem including hand carved beams, ethereal stained glass window skylight, and a 25 foot cathedral ceiling. More info on this beautiful space can be found on La Fonda’s website.

We’ve spent a whole lot of time at this very special place over the past few years and we can’t wait to return later on in 2019 for even more beauty.

Our Real Love Stories
David + Lauren
Tyler + Jordan
Kirk + Taylor
Chris + Alexa
Derek + Brigiette

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

Tyler + Jordan, a Summer Wedding at La Fonda

Tyler and Jordan’s sweet, intimate wedding at La Fonda on the Plaza this past August was nothing short of absolutely dreamy and incredibly special to capture.

These lovers met in middle school and dated in high school before parting ways, only to both end up in Arizona years later. They gave their love another go and realized that it was meant to be! Tyler proposed on a beach in Cancun while these lovers were on vacation, two days before Jordan’s birthday!

For these babes, their destination wedding in Santa Fe was focused on family and having everyone enjoy New Mexico’s amazing little capital city.  Jordan’s uncle Art officiated the ceremony and they added a unity candle, which symbolizes unity in a marriage, as special ceremony detail. With a little help from the insanely talented Lauren and her team at Just Lovely Weddings, these  two had everything from a mariachi led parade in the Santa Fe Plaza to the world’s most beautiful desert table, to a reception loved by everyone!

Even though it rained, our girls Ashley & Jen captured Tyler and Jordan’s tender, subtle love perfectly (especially that ethereal first look on La Fonda’s iconic staircase) ! We adored this day so much, congrats babes!

Vendors
Venue - La Fonda on the Plaza
Planning + Coordination - Just Lovely Weddings
Invitations + Signage - Funky Olive
Rentals - Darling Details Rentals
Florals - Bloomstream Flowers
Sweets - Emerald Pie Bar
Hair + Makeup - Glam Mavens
Bridal Dress - San Patrick by St Patrick Bridal
Bridal Boutique - The Dressing Room West
Bride’s Shoes - Blue by Betsey Johnson

Photos by Ashley & Jen of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn Younger of Alicia Lucia Photography