Matthew + Laura, a Casas de Sueños Summer Wedding

On a hazy, rainy summer day, Matthew and Laura tied the knot at the ever enchanting Casa de Sueños near Old Town in Albuquerque, NM.  This sweet couple exchanged their vows in the closest place to a fairytale garden you'll find in the southwest, surrounded by close friends, family, and even the bride's 95 year old grandmother. Matthew and Laura paired gorgeous, simple details with bright pops of colorful florals (designed by the groom's mom!), a to die for peony adorned cake,  and a breathtaking sparkler exit! We loved being part of the Herman's dream of a day! 

Vendors:
Venue - Casa de Sueños
Stationary - Vistaprint
MUA - Genica Lee
Bridal Gown - Casa Blanca Bridal
Bridal Shoes - The White Ribbon
DJ - Dream Factory Productions
Officiant - Henry VonJouanne
Catering - Los Cuates
Cake - Cake Fetish
Florals - Christina Herman (mother of the groom)

Photos by Alicia Padilla of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn Younger of Alicia Lucia Photography

Ben + Katy, a Spanish Inspired Santa Fe Wedding

Ben and Katy, one of the sweetest couples out there, share a love story that most people only dream about. They met in the fifth grade (Katy shared that she even remembers how goofy Ben was at that age!) and have spent the last ten years together, both knowing that they wanted to be together forever! While planning, they decided to to have a super cozy, intimate wedding in the heart of the southwest, Santa Fe. This couple loves to travel and they knew they wanted a destination wedding that was not only close to home, but one full of culture that it felt like a whole different world. Influenced by her recent travels to Spain, Katy found her heart set on Santa Fe due to its colorful, rich history and its ties to Spanish colonialism. With 50 of their closest friends and family, Ben and Katy tied the knot at Hacienda Corta Caro in an early summer wedding that can only described as pure magic. From dreamy, watercolor  invitations to including their fur baby Finley in their ceremony to live flamenco dancers to super amazing late night s’mores, Ben and Katy fulfilled all of our Santa Fe wedding wishes!

Vendors:
Venue - The Inn of the Five Graces and Hacienda Corta Caro
Coordination/Planning - Jessie Baca
Florals - Renegade Floral
MUA - The Vanity Makeup
Invitation Suite - Pigment and Parchment
S'mores - The S'more Pit
Groom's Suit - Indochino
Groom's Tie - The Tie Bar
Bridal Gown - Flora Bridal
Bridal Boutique -  A and Bé Bridal   

Photos by Ashley Shaw of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog and Photo Curation by Jaclyn Younger of Alicia Lucia Photography

Trenton + Ashton, a Santa Fe Wedding at Loretto

In a day that can be described as both timeless and unique, Trenton and Ashton celebrated their wedding at Loretto in the heart of Santa Fe.  These two sweethearts met Easter weekend of 2015 and Trenton popped the question while they were traveling in Italy in the fall of 2016.! Even though they currently live in Houston, the pair holds Santa Fe very near and dear to their hearts and knew that it would be the perfect destination wedding spot! They wanted their friends and family to get the full Santa Fe experience so they kicked off their wedding celebration with a welcome dinner at La Posada complete with piñatas, personalized hot sauce, and amazing Southwestern food and decor! The next day, their ceremony was held at the historic Loretto Chapel and officiated beautifully and intimately by a long time family friend, Mr. Clois. Ashton honored her grandmother by wearing one of her rings as her something borrowed and blue. Trenton and Ashton later partied the night away with all of their friends and family at The Inn at Loretto with the wildly talented band Ice House,  a variety of delicious desserts, flower crowns galore, and all glow in the dark props ... oh, and ... face painting (so obsessed)!!! We were incredibly honored to be part of their beautifully remarkable day and excited to share it with you!

Vendors:
Venue - Inn at Loretto
Planning + Coordination - Just Lovely Weddings
Bridal Gown - Martina Liana Bridal Designs
Bolero - Pronovias
Bridal Shoes - Aquazzura
MUA - Monica Stark Makeup
Hair -  The Honeycomb Beauty Studio
Groom + Groomsmen Attire  - Jos. A. Banks
Florals - Marisa's Millefiori
Officiant - Clois Smith
Cake - Maggie's Wedding Cakes
Desserts - American Pie
Band - Ice House

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

Shane + Megan, a Dreamy New Mexico Wedding

In one of our dreamiest weddings to date, Shane and Megan vowed to love and cherish one another for the rest of their lives surrounded by family and friends at the breathtakingly beautiful Tinnin residence in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The couple met six and a half years ago, but Shane knew instantly that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with Megan. Their vows pulled on our heartstrings during an incredibly emotional ceremony and both Megan's father and sister gave toasts that brought the entire room to tears.  In honor of her late mother, Megan's father gifted her one of her mother's gorgeous diamond rings to wear as her 'something old' and 'something blue'.  In addition to all of their heartfelt, deeply moving moments, Shane and Megan also incorporated some stunning details into their larger-than -life, truly incredible wedding. From florals with a hint of a tropical edge to an amazing dessert bar to a garter toss complete with a football (as a nod to Shane's life as a quarterback), this couple pulled out all of the stops to celebrate the next chapter of their lives! We were so honored to capture all of the laughs, tears, and love from this unforgettable day.

Vendors:
Venue - Private Tinnin Residence
Coordination + Chalkboard Lettering - Just Lovely Weddings  & Event Planning
2nd Photographer - Britianie Teston of Britianie Tyler Photography
Assistant - Crescynthia Padilla of Alicia Lucia Photography
Videography _ Luminance Wedding Films
Makeup - Betty Rose by Alanna
Hair - Courtney Florence
Bridal Gown - Hayley Paige
Bride's Shoes - Steve Madden
Groom and Groomsmen Ties - Groomsland
Officiant - Jimmy Flanagan (groomsman)
Florals - Stephanie Yardman
Transportation - Roadrunner Shuttle
Tents & Rentals -  Albuquerque Tents
DJ - Red Sapphire DJ Entertainment
Photo Booth - Snapshot Selfies
Slow Motion Booth - Slow Motion Circus
Catering - Above and Beyond Catering
Bar - Los Cuates & Fiesta's New Mexican Restaurant and Cantina 
Mini Donuts - Rebel Donut
Mochi - Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts

Photos by Alicia Padilla of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn Younger of Alicia Lucia Photography