Howie + Arin, a Quintessential Santa Fe Plaza Wedding

Newlyweds Arin and Howie radiated joy all day long on their sunny, spring day in May. These angels celebrated their new chapter together with the ever-beloved La Fonda on the Plaza as the most stunning backdrop.

The precursor to these cuties’ perfect wedding day began several years ago with a Bumble match while both were living in Seattle. After realizing that they had found their forever love in one another, Howie planned the most thoughtful, lovely proposal for Arin. They had plans to visit their favorite winery on Marrowstone Island for Arin’s birthday and Howie used this as the perfect excuse to propose (he even had family fly in from Oklahoma and California for the occasion!). After a long COVID-related closure of the winery’s art gallery, Howie coaxed Arin to come take a peek at the stunning space. Upon entering, she was met with flowers, candles, and a romantic proposal among beautiful paintings, two of which they took home as keepsakes. As Arin and Howie were walking hand-in-hand out of the winery, they happened to hear one of their favorite songs playing through the speakers, making this proposal perhaps one of the most kismet moments in time.

Fast forward to their wedding, Arin and Howie decided to seal the deal at La Fonda on the Plaza in Santa Fe due to its charming, bohemian energy. These angels filled their wedding day with all things beautiful and sentimental, from their emotional first look to their rooftop ceremony to their little adventure around the plaza for golden hour romantics. After the most stunning day, Arin and Howie were greeted with pure joy and excitement from their loved ones during their reception. These two finished off this momentous occasion by dancing the night away with their precious flower girls, friends, and closest family members. Being able to witness Arin and Howie basking in that newly married love was truly the icing on cake for this sweet spring day.

Vendors
Venue - La Fonda on the Plaza
Florals - Artichokes and Pomegranates
Invitations - Minted
Hair + Makeup - A. Salon Santa Fe
Bridal Gown - Flora Bridal
Bridal Boutique - The Dress Theory
Bride’s Shoes - Kate Spade
Rings - Green Lake Jewelry
Bridesmaid Dresses - Azazie
Groom’s Attire - Beckett and Robb
Groomsmen Attire - Men’s Wearhouse
Ceremony Music - John Martinez
Officiant - Chat Piromnam
Bride’s Hair Pins- BHLDN
Bride’s Earrings- Mejuri
Party Favors- Mick’s Peppourri
Cake - Maggie’s Wedding Cakes
DJ - Leif Darling

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Wedding Inspo - Bridal Shoes Second Edition

If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, we’re pretty sure that gorgeous bridal shoes come in a close second place! We’re forever envying these pretty styles: dainty nude heels, sparkly couture pumps, vintage boots, subtlety beautiful flats, and of course those bright, bold colorful stilettos! We don’t blame you if you feel the need to make a little extra room in your closet after this blog, our brides brought some of the most amazing shoe style out there to their wedding days!

Shoe Designers
Christian Louboutin
Kelly and Katie
Enzo Angiolini
Brian Atwood
The Gap (vintage boots)
Badgley Mischka
Steve Madden
Stuart Weitzman
Jimmy Choo
Lucky Brand
Pelle Moda
Tieks
INC by Macy’s
Kate Spade x Keds
Blue by Betsey Johnson
Aldo
Madewell

Weddings by Alicia, Ashley, and Bre of Alicia Lucia Photography
Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

Josh + Delaney, a Paa-Ko Ridge Wedding

Long before they had the dreamiest mountain top wedding at Paa-ko Ridge Gold Club, Josh and Delaney met through Greek life events in the fall of 2014 at New Mexico State University. These babes instantly clicked, Delaney admired Josh for his quick wit and incredibly caring heart while Josh was immediately smitten with Delaney’s bubbly personality and her genuine beauty. While still in college Josh lavilered Delaney (a Greek life tradition wherein a fraternity brother presents his significant other with a necklace of his frat letters as a symbol of commitment and love. Major swoon right?!) and knew that she was his forever.

In fall of 2017 Josh decided to make it last name official and proposed to Delaney during holiday photos in the Albuquerque foothills. Knowing how important Delaney’s sorority sisters are to her, Josh made sure that he popped the question right before her final college semester so that she could celebrate her engagement with her closest friends.

We ventured up to Par-ko Ridge Golf Club this October to capture these lovers with one of the most genuine, heartfelt days of the year. From opting for pre-ceremony letter reading near each other instead of a first look to having one of their close friends officiate the ceremony to partying all night, Josh and Delaney were so much fun to hang with for one magical day! We also low-key loved when Delaney and her dad, Sam, shared a quick little pre ceremony drink. Cheers Josh and Delaney, we hope marriage is a blast.

P.S. lets throw a giant party in the mountains again soon okay?

Vendors
Venue - Paa-ko Ridge Golf Club
Florals - Floriography
Flower Arch Florals - Mauldin’s Flowers
MUA - Betty Rose by Alanna
Hair - Shelia Kirkham
Rings - Jared the Galleria of Jewelry
Bridal Gown - Maggie Sottero
Bride’s Shoes - Badgley Mischka + Kate Spade New York by Keds
Bridesmaids’ Dresses - Show Me Your MuMu
Groom + Groomsmen Attire - Mr . Tux
Cakes - Simply Sweet by Darci
Sweets - Cheesecake Factory
Spirits - Nuevas Niñas Winery + Paa-ko Ridge
Centerpieces - Hobby Lobby
Music - DJ Just Incredible

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