Michael + Sarah, a Festive La Fonda Wedding

This October, we got to round off our big weddings with an extremely special day with Texas lovers, Michael and Sarah. And while they pulled out all the stops for their friends and family, these two babes also knew how to make this gorgeous day fun and full of love!

Sarah kicked off the day in the beyond heavenly bridal suite at La Fonda on the Plaza where she popped champagne with an entire group of her girlfriends! Her and Michael shared a few tender moments on the sublime staircase during their first look before heading down the through plaza to First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe for their ceremony. After making it last name official, these two were showered in confetti and led by a mariachi parade back up to their reception. We snagged a few precious golden hour moments with these babes for some incredibly sweet romantics in the pretty Santa Fe light.

Their reception was full of dreamy details, from gorgeous fall florals by Artichokes and Pomegranates to a stunning rose-adorned by Maggie’s Wedding Cakes to an all night dance party with live music. There wasn’t a moment of this day that went absolute perfection!

We adored every second of hanging out with Michael and Sarah, becoming irl besties with these two was the sweetest part of the whole day! Cheers lovers, we love you both!!!

Vendors
Venue - First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe + La Fonda on the Plaza
Florals - Artichokes and Pomegranates
Invitations - Minted
Hair - Briana Eve Hair Design
Rings - Lindsey Leigh Jewelry
Bridal Gown - Allure Bridals
Bridal Boutique - Absolute Bridal (Midland, TX)
Bride’s Shoes - Badgley Mischka
Cake - Maggie’s Wedding Cakes
Mariachis - Absolute Entertainment
Videography - Shutter Freek
Lead Photographer - Ashley
Second Photographer - Cameron

Blog + Photo Curation by Jaclyn of Alicia Lucia Photography

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

Chris + Alexa, a La Fonda Summer Wedding

This June we were lucky enough to kick off our summer wedding season with Chris and Alexa's bright, Southwestern destination wedding at La Fonda on the Plaza. These lovers brought the party all the way from Houston, TX for an absolutely unforgettable day filled with bold wedding colors, a unique vintage wedding ring that belonged to the groom's grandmother, and the most divine crocheted wedding gown from Made With Love Bridal. From first look tears to a mariachi-led procession around the ever enchanting Santa Fe Plaza to a film-worthy sparkler send-off, Chris and Alexa set the expectations soooo freaking high!!! Huge congrats to the Heffrons, we were beyond thrilled to help you celebrate the beginning of your marriage in our gorgeous state of New Mexico!!!

Vendors
Venue - La Fonda on the Plaza
Planning + Coordination - Jessie Baca
Florals - Renegade Floral
Wedding Stationary + Invitations - Half Moon Lettering
Hair + Makeup - The Beauty Bar Santa Fe
Bridal Gown - Made With Love Bridal
Bridal Boutique - Unbridaled
Bridal Shoes - Stuart Weitzman
Bride's Engagement Ring - Groom's Grandmother
Bride's Earrings - Bride's Mother
Bridesmaid Gowns - Show Me Your Mumu
Groom's + Groomsmen's Suits - Men's Warehouse
Officiant - Reverend Bishop David Doyle
Cake - Chocolate Maven Bakery
Band - Bounce Band

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

Chris + Alexa, a New Mexico Engagement

Chris and Alexa, aka two of the coolest Texas babes we know, chose Santa Fe as the place to start their forever together and lets just say we were soooo hyped to be a part of their La Fonda on the Plaza wedding this June. We can't wait to share their incredible, Southwestern destination wedding here on the blog, but until then, here's their sweet engagement!!

Dress - Cleobella