Longtime lovers Vanessa and David came into our lives several years ago with their incredible, late summer wedding in the heart of Albuquerque. Now nearly a decade later we got to photograph their sweet little family and it was truly a dream.
These hunnies and their little story are a true testament to love withstanding all in life. We can’t wait to see what David, Vanessa, and their adorable kids accomplish next!
Location - Los Poblanos Open Space
Photographer - Lexie
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Courtney + Chance, an Enchanting Desert Engagement
Long-time sweethearts Chance and Courtney are about to make their love just a little official this fall with a dreamy New Mexico wedding, but we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to hang out with these love birds on the most serene winter evening. We adore these cuties and the love their share for each other.
Courtney and Chance first met through mutual friends almost eight years ago while both were students at The University of New Mexico. A few years after meeting, these hunnies moved out to the Bay Area with their pup Noodles, but eventually returned to their home state of New Mexico in 2022. Chance proposed while they were on vacation in the United Kingdom during a surprise tea date in London. And to make their moment even sweeter, all of their closest family and friends had arrived to help them celebrate.
We can’t wait to see these angels become husband and wife later on this year in the heart of Albuquerque at National Hispanic Cultural Center.
Location - Sandia Foothills
Photographer - Molly
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Bri + Ben, an Adventurous Ghost Ranch Engagement
Hailing from The Lone Star State, babes Bri and Ben traveled all the way to Ghost Ranch for an unreal winter engagement at one of the most mystical places in all of the Southwest. These cuties made New Mexico extra enchanting on this little January evening.
Ben and Bri first met on Bumble almost five years ago while both of them were living in Houston and even though they took things slow at first, these cuties realized how one-of-kind their connection was when they attended a destination wedding as plus ones. Roughly a year after meeting, Ben moved to Austin and even though these lovers survived one year of long distance, they knew they couldn’t be apart long term, so Bri soon made the move to Austin as well. Now a few years down the road, these cuties are living it up in ATX with their pups Birdie and Blue.
Ben proposed to Bri on a mini hike to Mount Bonnell on the most perfect Saturday morning and she, of course, said yes. These babes are planning the most romantic, intimate Santa Fe at La Posada this fall and we know it’ll be the dreamiest start to newlywed life.
Location - Ghost Ranch
Hair + Makeup - A.Salon Santa Fe
Photography Team - Molly + Erika
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Estelle + Trevor, a Bewitching New Orleans Wedding
When Kentucky hunnies Trevor and Estelle asked us to be a tiny part of their epic wedding in the heart of New Orleans, we just knew that this Big Easy celebration would be one for the books. These unreal babes’ indescribable joy and love for one another shone so bright on their colorful November day, we’re still reeling from it all!
Estelle and Trevor might not live in Louisiana, but their deep love for all the unique elements Nola has to offer made choosing their wedding destination an absolute breeze. And, in addition to one of the greatest little cities in the world, these lovers made their historic wedding locations, the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum and the Omni Royal Orleans, stars of the show. Estelle and Trevor also made all of the personal details of their day even more unique: from rainbow-hued florals to a second line band to an after party on Bourbon Street, these hunnies sure know how to throw a PARTY.
We’re not quite sure how this divine French Quarter day can truly ever be topped, but until we return to Nola, we’ll be right here drooling over The Cheslers!
Vendors
Venues - New Orleans Pharmacy Museum + Omni Royal Orleans
Planning + Coordination - Uncommon Camilla
Florals - Fat Cat Flowers
Invitations - Spanish Moss Creative
Hair + Makeup - Angele Pringle Beauty
Bridal Gown - Watters
Bride’s Shoes - Badgley Mishcka
Second Line Band - Kinfolk Brass Band
Cakes - Jenny’s Cake Creations
DJ - DJ Aaron Lane
Photo Team - Alicia + Lexie + Roman + Lindsay
Ashley + Will, a Darling Santa Fe Engagement
Colorado hunnies Will and Ashley made the trip down to Santa Fe to celebrate their engagement with an evening that was nothing short of magic. These cuties made The City Different even more cinematic and we are truly head over heels for them.
Ashley and Will first met over five years ago when they were both brand new co-workers and even though they started off as friends, these babes quickly caught feelings for one another. After a year of keeping their relationship in the friend-zone, Will and Ashley finally went on a date to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science where they realized that their connection was much deeper than they realized. Instead of taking the traditional proposal route, Will and Ashley went ring shopping together and began their sweet little engagement on their anniversary of meeting each other.
These lovers will make their love official in 2024 with a divine, elegant day on the Santa Fe Plaza and we know it will be just as iconic as them.
Location - Santa Fe Plaza
Photographer - Lexie
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Tiffany + Key, a Heartfelt Los Poblanos Wedding
Darling lovers Key and Tiffany took their love to the next level with a serene little November day and it was a real-life fairytale from start to finish. We adored the way these two love each other and cannot wait to see what the next chapter has in store for them.
These hunnies knew that an intimate fall day in New Mexico is truly unparalleled and that a wedding at the ever-iconic Los Poblanos would be a dream come true for all of their loved ones. From their moving vows to their golden hour portraits to the most wonderful, candlelit reception, Tiffany and Key made sure that their nuptials were absolutely unforgettable.
Cheers to the next freaking chapter angels, we know it will be the most incredible!
Vendors
Venue - Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm
Hair + Makeup - Bonnie Masoner
Bridal Gown - The Dressing Room West
Groom’s Attire - Men’s Wearhouse
DJ - Tony of Cutmaster Music
Photo Team - Carissa + Molly + Jaclyn
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Divya + Chris, an Otherworldly Oregon Wedding at Bridal Veil Lakes
Late in October we were transported to a day so beyond breathtaking that it felt nothing short of absolutely unreal. Sweethearts Chris and Divya’s Oregon wedding was utterly beautiful and a day that will be forever engraved in our minds and in our hearts.
These cuties invited us to their dreamy Pacific Northwest day and we just knew it would be beyond cinematic. From the wildly colorful ceremony (just LOOK at that floral arch and darling Divya’s gown) to the most serene portraits (these hunnies’ second look was out of this world) to the most romantic candlelit reception (which gave us major Twilight vibes), this fall day up north was one to remember. To top it all off, these babes threw the dance party of the century with a playlist that we wished would never ever end!
We’ll probably never emotionally recover from witnessing Chris and Divya make their love official, so here’s all of our favorite moments from this unforgettable celebration of love!
Vendors
Venue - Bridal Veil Lakes
Coordination - Your Perfect Bridesmaid
Florals - Twin Vine Floral
Hair + Makeup - Blossom and Beauty
Bride’s Gowns - Anita Dongre + Sabyaschi
Bride’s Shoes - Bella Belle Shoes
Jewelry - Vintage + Family Heirlooms
Engagement Ring - Leibish Jewelry
Wedding Rings - Malka Diamonds
Groom’s Attire - Anita Dongre + Indochino
Hindu Ceremony Officiant - Portland Pandit/Priest Janak Padhya
Western Ceremony Officiant - Kelsey Gallo
Programs + Signage - Sister of the Bride
Rentals - Arden Event Collective
Mehndi - Rashmi Patel
Catering - Hive Catering Co
Dessert - Lux Sucre Desserts
DJ - Dream Prashant
Videography - Stone Light Film
Photo Team - Alicia + Lexie + Lindsay
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Chance + Rebekah, a Mesmerizing Hotel Albuquerque Wedding
Washington babes Rebekah and Chance tied the knot in the middle of Old Town Albuquerque and it was a day we’ll never ever forget. This romantic late October day was so beyond anything we could have dreamed up, nothing could have been more perfect for these sweet angels.
Even though they live way up in the Pacific Northwest now, these hunnies first met during undergrad years at the University of New Mexico. After fallin head over heels for each other, Chance and Rebekah spent the next few years of their relationship going on endless adventures both close to home and abroad. Eventually, their most recent travels to Indonesia ended with a surprise, Chance popped the question to Rebekah with the most incredible little sapphire ring.
These sweethearts knew that a celebration back in their hometown of Albuquerque would be the most divine way to begin their newlywed life and truly no other location except for historic Hotel Albuquerque would do. From their incredibly emotional ceremony to the garden romantics of our dreams to an all night dance party with the best freaking vibes, Chance and Rebekah sure knew how to make their wedding an iconic affair.
Cheers to the most awe-inspiring wedding days and the lovers that make them even more insanely beautiful!
Vendors
Venue - Hotel Albuquerque
Invitations - The Knot Invitations
Florals - Florecita Flowers
Hair + Makeup - Laura of Betty Rose by Alanna
Bridal Gown - Sarah Seven
Bridal Boutique - The Dress Theory Seattle
Bridal Veil - Sara Gabriel
Bride’s Shoes - Patricia Green
Engagement Ring - Vintage
Bride’s Wedding Band - Berlinger Jewelry
Groom’s Wedding Band - Etsy
Bride’s Earring - Silk Purse Sow’s Ear
Bridesmaids’ Shoes - Crocs
Groom’s Attire - Men’s Wearhouse
Officiant - Emily Carroll
Cakes - Whole Foods
DJ + Photo Booth - Complete Weddings
Photo Team - Erin + Jordyn + Jaclyn
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Lauren + Michael, a Serene Mountain Engagement
There’s truly no better way to kick off a divine wedding weekend than with an adventurous, romantic engagement sesh in the heart of the Southwest. We got to steal Lauren and Michael away for a serene little evening in the Sandia Foothills and it was beyond our wildest fall engagement dreams.
These sweethearts met in med school and after falling in love, the universe lined up their futures perfectly by making sure that they matched at the exact same residency. Now Michael and Lauren (and their sweet fur baby!) are living the coziest little dream life in the Midwest.
We were so excited to spend an extra evening with these babes on the eve of their amazing Stakeout Taos wedding, stay tuned for alllll the beauty from Lauren + Michael’s nuptials!
Location - Sandia Foothills
Engagement Ring - Frank Darling
Photographer - Lexie
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Elena + Nate, an Elevated Downtown Albuquerque Engagement
If there’s one way to make us instantly fall in love, its by spending a heavenly evening downtown with the most incredible lovers. Nate and Elena’s little engagement sesh was truly the most perfect urban adventure.
These cuties first met back in high school, but went their separate ways during college. However, Nate slide into Elena’s DMs when he moved back to Albuquerque and their spark was absolutely undeniable. A few years later and these hunnies not only have the sweetest fur babies together, but they’re about to make their love official.
We can’t wait to see these two babes become newlyweds next summer at Hotel Albuquerque, we know its going to take out breath away!
Location - Downtown Albuquerque
Hair - Laura of Betty Rose by Alanna
Makeup - Ashley of Betty Rose by Alanna
Engagement Ring - Mark’s Diamond Jewelry
Photo Team - Molly + Lindsay
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Shawna + Derek, a Sweet Desert Family Session
If there’s one thing that always makes us emotional its when our previous wedding couples return to us for incredible little family sessions years later. Sweethearts Derek and Shawna brought their cuties daughters with them for one of the most precious desert evenings of all.
Way back in 2016, Shawna and Derek were wed in the heart of Santa Fe at La Posada and it was truly a dream come true. Not only was their day absolutely unforgettable, but a ton of its details were featured by the one and only Martha Stewart Weddings!
We’ve loved seeing how these angels have grown their stunning little family over the years, we love Derek and Shawna forever and ever!
Location - Sandia Foothills
Photographer - Lexie
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Samantha + Ryan, a Wildly Beautiful Blame Her Ranch Wedding
Major babes Samantha and Ryan took their love to new heights right outside of Santa Fe at Blame Her Ranch and it was a party for the ages. These sweethearts brought together all of their favorite people for a truly unforgettable day in The Land of Enchantment.
These hunnies first met many moons ago while they were both undergrads at The University of New Mexico. Ryan and Samantha were both involved in Greek Life and even though they shared many mutual friends, they didn’t make a solid romantic connection until years later in 2020. Ryan finally plucked up the courage to ask Samantha on a date and it was immediately a forever thing. Ryan proposed in late 2022 while he was on vaction with Samantha in St. John USVI and the rest is history.
Ryan and Samantha knew that they wanted a New Mexico wedding that felt like a mini-vacation so Blame Her Ranch’s remote, yet accessible location was the most perfect spot for their nuptials. This divine October day was beyond breathtaking, from the most insane floral arch to the dreamiest jewel-toned details to a party that last the entire night, we’re still on cloud nine over this celebration.
Ryan and Samantha set the bar so incredibly high, we’re not quite sure if we’ll ever stop drooling over them or their incredible wedding!
Vendors - Blame Her Ranch
Planning + Coordination - Uniquely Yours by Veronica
Invitations - Truly Inspired
Florals - Flower Moxie
Hair + Makeup - Something Ginger
Bridal Gown - Maggie Sottero
Bridal Boutique - Bridal Elegance by Darlene
Bride’s Shoes - Badgley Mishcka + Antonio Melani
Groom’s Attire - Mr. Tux
Officiant - Armin Day
Catering - Posa’s
Bar - ABQ Barkeeps
Rentals - AA Events and Tents
DJ - Too Hot To Stop
Photo Team - Bri K. + Ashley Rose + Camille
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Timothy + Alexandra, a Fairytale Four Seasons Santa Fe Wedding
Dallas angels Alexandra and Timothy celebrated their love and commitment to each other in the most beautiful of ways this fall. These babes shared the most dreamy Santa Fe day with all of their loved ones and it was beyond our wildest dreams.
These sweethearts first met in the middle of Covid when Alexandra, who was based in New York City, was living in Texas during the pandemic. After their intial meeting, these two knew that their connection was something beyond the ordinary and in 2022, Alexandra permanently relocated to The Lone Star state to start a new chapter with Timothy. When he proposed, Timothy surprised Alexandra by waiting until several days after and then popping the question at their home with thonly their two pups to witness it.
When Alexandra and Timothy decided that Santa Fe would be the perfect place to begin their married life, they knew that Four Seasons Santa Fe would provide the most stunning of backdrops for their love. From soft floral details to a moving ceremony to an all night dance party, this day was nothing short of show-stopping. We loved seeing these two take in all of the love and joy their day brought and finally get to party as husband and wife.
Cheers to these babes and to finding your happily ever after no matter what happens along the way!
Vendors
Venue - Four Seasons Santa Fe
Planning + Coordination - Ashley Nicole Affair
Florals - Artichokes and Pomegranates
Hair + Makeup - The Beauty Collective Santa Fe
Bridal Gown - Daalarna
Bridal Boutique - a&bé Bridal Dallas
Bride’s Shoes - Valentino
Groom’s Attire - Mister Tuxedo Dallas
Officiant - Justin Peck
Classical Music - Abacus Entertainment
DJ - Dream Factory
Transportation - Devine Transportation
Photo Team - Molly + Erin + Diana
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Austin + Jamie, a Darling New Mexico Family Session
As our busiest wedding season yet starts to come to a gentle close, we finally have a little extra time to capture all of the darling family sessions. We spent a golden light evening with Jamie, Austin, and their adorable family and, dang, are we obsessed with them.
Lat season we got to capture these cuties for Austin’s surprise maternity session and getting to see them a whole year later is truly the sweetest moment ever. We love seeing this sweet family of four living their best lives!
We can’t wait for even more milestones with this amazing little family!
Location - Tingley Beach
Photographer - Lexie
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Skylar + Hannah, a Breathtaking Woodlands Colorado Wedding
When high schools sweethearts Hannah and Skylar were wed in the mountains of Colorado, it was truly a sight to behold. These angels took their love to new heights with a day that will be forever etched in the memories of all who witnessed it.
Long before their elevated alpine soirée, these hunnies first crossed paths the summer before their senior year of high school. Even though Skylar and Hannah always stole glances at each other in passing, they didn’t officially connect until one fate-struck night at a party among friends. Their spark was instant and soon, Hannah and Skylar were beyond smitten with each other. From traveling the world to snowboarding their way across the Southwest, these lovers have always shared the most incredible sense of adventure and lust for living to the fullest. Years after falling madly in love, Skylar proposed at the very first ski slope they had ever snowboarded together one, Ski Santa Fe (an occasion that we got to be a tiny part of).
These lovebirds knew that the mountains were a must for their nuptials and upon visiting Woodlands in Morrison, Colorado, they were head-over-heels for this little white barn in middle of the Rocky Mountains. Along with a soft, yet eye-catching fall palette and some of most incredible details of all, this dream day fell perfectly into place. From their enchanting first look to taking a shot during their ceremony to catching part of the sunset on a mini cliff to dancing the night away with all of their favorite people, Hannah and Skylar not only made their special day unforgettable, they made it joyous for all who were lucky enough to attend it.
We’ve adored these two from day one and we have no doubt that Skylar and Hannah will continue to inspire everyone around them with their radiant love for each other and for life. Cheers to these babes, we’re downright obsessed forever!
Vendors
Venue - Woodlands Colorado
Planning - A Touch of Bliss
Florals - Plum Sage Flowers
Invitations - Millerline by Jo Miller
Hair - Tina Marie Hairstyling
Makeup - Sabrina Deemer Makeup
Bridal Gown - Stella York
Bridal Boutique - Langs Bridal
Bride’s Shoes - Dolce Vita
Bride’s Engagement Ring - Brilliant Earth
Bride’s Wedding Band - Etsy
Groom’s Wedding Band - Manly Bands
Groom’s Attire - Calvin Klein
Signage - Truly Engaging
Officiant - Greg Pearce
Catering - Rocky Mountain Catering
Bar - Peak Beverage
DJ - Elite Entertainment
Photo Team - Alicia + Lexie + Lindsay
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Lisa + Vina, an Unreal Bay Area Wedding at Nestldown
In the middle of our wedding season we were lucky enough to be swept off to the Bay Area for what can only be described as a once in a lifetime love story. Angel brides Lisa and Vina celebrated over a decade of love with one another on a day that we still can’t believe was real. These lovers not only made it official, they showed the world just how timeless true love can be.
Long before saying “I do”, Vina and Lisa initially met online in 2012 via Tumblr through their mutual love of graphic design and a shared admiration of the K-pop group Girls’ Generation. What began with communicating on Skype, Twitter, texting, and phone calls soon culminated in Lisa and Vina developing strong feelings for one another. At first Lisa, who wasn’t sure what do with this unexpected connection, cut contact with Vina, but soon after realized that maybe their bond was one they needed to explore. Lisa traveled from her home in San Francisco to Atlanta (where Vina was living at the time) and their first in-person meeting confirmed their suspicions: they were two kindred spirits that were meant to be. After several years of long distance while Vina completed physician assistant school in California and Lisa completed physical therapy school in Nashville (where they eventually lived together for three years), these cuties made their way back to the Bay Area to start their new chapter together. In 2021, Vina surprised Lisa with a proposal on Baker Beach in San Francisco and, to make things even more serendipitous, Lisa surprised Vina with a proposal at White Sands National Park (an evening that we were so honored to be tiny part of). They both, of course, said yes and began to dream up their fairytale nuptials.
With California being one of the most special places for them, Lisa and Vina knew that Nestldown, a stunning little spot in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains, would be the most incredible place to wed. From the softest of wedding details (just peep those romantic florals and elegant bridal looks) to personal touches (like including some of their cultural traditions into the ceremony) to making sure their loved ones had the best time (they had the best freaking food and next level playlists for the entire evening), Vina and Lisa created a wedding that was truly unparalleled to any we’ve been fortunate enough to photograph. To top off this emotional, absolutely breathtaking day, Vina and Lisa partied the night away with their besties and then took off to happily ever after (aka their honeymoon in Indonesia) in the most adorable vintage car. From start to finish, this day was filled with some of the most unreal moments of love, joy, and the most beautiful connection between two soulmates.
Not sure that this heavenly day can ever be outdone (nor do we want it to be!), but we are sure that Lisa and Vina were destined to be together. Cheers to a love that was written in the stars and will surely withstand the test of time!
Vendors
Venue - Nestldown
Florals - Kat’s Flower Affair
Invitations - Truly Engaging
Save the Dates - Minted
Makeup - Grace + Ellie of Grace Lin Couture Hair and Makeup
Rings - Brilliant Earth
Lisa’s Gown - Casablanca from Gensinee’s Bridal
Lisa’s Shoes - Badgley Mischka
Lisa’s Jewelry - Dareth Colburn
Vina’s Gown - Stella York from Janene’s Bridal
Welcome Sign - Sweet Carolina Collective
Officiant - Ashley Hernandez
Guestbook - Drifthouse Press
Table Signage - Cashmere Papery
Seating Chart - KG Wedding Creations
Favor Bags - Happy Ceremonies
Catering - Le’s Kitchen Catering
Bar - Bacchus Spirits and Wine
Cake - Butter&
Dessert - Passed Boba by Le’s Kitchen Catering
DJ - Big Fun Disc Jockeys
Live Music - Elaine on Keyboard
Transportation - Corinthian Transportation
Videographer - A Tale Ahead
ALP Photo Team - Alicia + Lexie + Lindsay
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Wedding Inspo - Unreal Reception Outfits
The latest and greatest trend in the wedding world by far are insanely gorgeous reception outfits. We absolutely love when our couples spice up their weddings with an incredible fit change to kick off the party!
From vintage and elegant looks to bright and sparkly numbers, we’ve seen them all. Witnessing our couples bring out their unique styles is something we always adore and a piece of wedding inspo we may never get over.
Bring on the extra wedding day magic, we’re so ready to get swept up in our new favorite looks!
Featured Designers + Boutiques
A.L.C.
Shona Joy
Fame and Partners
Jovani
Banana Republic
Reformation
BHLDN
Rebecca Vallance
Happy Isles Salon
Ramy Brook
Saks Fifth Avenue
Sachin and Babi
ASOS
Weddings by the Alicia Lucia Photography Team
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography
Jennie + Ike, a Magical Portland Wedding at Crystal Ballroom
On perhaps the most magical day of 2023 yet, Jennie and Ike made it official in the most enchanting Portland affair. These angels brought us along for their extraordinary celebration and its quite possible that we’ll never get over it.
Ike and Jennie first crossed paths about seven years ago through a mutual friends and their electrifying connection was immediate. When there was no denying that they were meant for each other, Ike left behind his life in the Pacific Northwest to move across the country to be with Jennie. Now nearly a decade later these two are even more in love with one another (and their sweet little cat!).
When deciding on where to take their love to the next level, Jennie and Ike wanted to say “I do” in a place that held deep personal meaning and Crystal Ballroom in the heart of Portland fit the bill perfectly. Over the decades, this historic theater has hosted endless musical talent and equally amazing love stories. Ike and Jennie’s sweet little winter soirée honed in on what these angels hold most dear: their friends, their families, and soaking up life to the fullest. From their minimalist, yet divine wedding day attire (just look at Jennie’s Carolina Herrera gown next to Ike’s velvet suit) to their moody and stunning florals by Botanica Floral Design to the absolute party vibes created by Mitch and the Melody Makers for their reception, Jennie and Ike knew exactly how to set the stage for the perfect opening to their new chapter. We loved watching these lovebird steal kisses underneath the neon-lit marquee and dancing the night away with all of their favorite people.
Cheers to making it a forever thing Jennie and Ike, we’ll probably be obsessed with you guys until the end of time.
Vendors
Venue - Crystal Ballroom
Florals - Botanica Floral Design
Invitations - Zola
Rings - Ruth Tomlinson Fine Jewelry
Bridal Gown - Carolina Herrera
Bride’s Shoes - Naturalizer
Hair + Makeup - Marina Haynes Artistry
Groom’s Tux - Indochino
Catering + Rentals - McMenamins
Band - Mitch and the Melody Makers
Photo Team - Lexie + Alicia
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography