Wedding Inspo - 6 Unique Reception Trends

Every season our couples bring back tried and true wedding traditions along with lots of new and amazing ones, so it’s no surprise that coming out of a global pandemic that our couples would want to throw the biggest reception parties of the century! This past season gave us so many incredible new trends to obsess over, we can’t get enough!

From Gatsby inspired champagne towers to chic mid-reception haircuts to late night pool jumps with the entire wedding party to bringing East Coast club vibes (complete with a CO2 cannon) to the Southwest, our lovers sure do know how to take weddings to the next level. All of the big colorful moments and all of the smaller more intimate moments made these receptions shine so dang bright, we loved soaking up the energy from each and every celebration.

We know our new couples will have even more surprises for us down the road and we can’t freaking wait to witness it all!

Weddings by the Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Reception Trend - Champagne Towers
Featured Lovers - John + Parrish
Venue - La Posada de Santa Fe
Planning + Coordination - A Beautiful Theme
Bride’s Hair + Makeup - A. Salon Santa Fe
Bridal Gown - Casablanca Bridal
Bridal Boutique - LuLus Brides
Bride’s Veil - Bel Aire Bridal
Photo Team - Carissa + Lexie + Lindsay

Wedding Trend - Mid Reception Haircut
Featured Lovers - Nicole + Griffin
Venue - La Posada de Santa Fe
Planning + Coordination - Just Lovely Weddings
Bride’s Hair + Makeup - Something Ginger
Bride’s Reception Dress - Shona Joy
DJ - Out West
Photo Team - Arielei + Jordyn + Lindsay

Wedding Trend - End of the Night Pool Jump
Featured Lovers - Taylor + Jaxon
Venue - Private Home
Planning + Coordination - Christiansen Creative
Photo Team - Molly + Erin + Jaclyn

Wedding Trend - Club Vibes
Featured Lovers - Angela + Rich
Venue - La Posada de Santa Fe
Planning + Coordination - Just Lovely Weddings
Rentals - Darling Details Rentals
Hair - Laura of Betty Rose by Alanna
Makeup - Addie of Betty Rose by Alanna
Bride’s Reception Dress - Jovani
Bride’s Shoes - Loeffler Randall
Groom’s Attire - Mr. Robbie Suits from SRG Fashions
DJ - Desert Disco Music
Photo Team - Arielei + Beth + Jaclyn

Wedding Trend - Vintage Photo Bus
Featured Lovers - Kate + Sean
Venue - Rancho Gallina
Hair + Makeup - by bride
Reception Dress - Reformation
Bride’s Shoes - United Nude
Groom’s Suit - Indochino
Groom’s Shoes - Taft
Photo Bus - Little Moon
Photo Team - Bre B. + Molly + Lindsay

Wedding Trend - Private Last Dance
Featured Lovers - Kristina + Sean
Venue - Camp Lucy
Planning - Kristin Catter Events
Hair + Makeup - Adore Makeup Salon
Bridal Gown - Watters
Bridal Boutique - Emma and Grace Bridal Studio Colorado Springs
Bride’s Shoes - Badgely Mishka
DJ - DJ Toast
Photo Team - Greyson + Diana