Over the years, the responsibilities of today’s groom have definitely changed. Especially, when it comes to who pays for the wedding. Traditionally, the groom would only pay for his tuxedo, the wedding rings, the officiant and his bride’s bouquet. Other expenses may have included groomsmen’s gifts, corsages for his mother and hers and the honeymoon {or minimoon!}. Meanwhile, […]
Wedding Photography Grant + Nicole Bradshaw Photography
As you must know by now, we’re a little bit obsessed with giveaways. What can we say? We love to spoil local brides (and even local vendors too!). From the 12 Months of Giveaways, to free copies of the guide, to our free engagement announcements… So when we heard that one of our favorite local […]
A Grand Beginning: Where Happily Ever After Begins
Meeting and building relationships with Albuquerque + Santa Fe’s local vendors is, by far, one of the most wonderful parts of being on the Perfect Wedding Guide team. Not only does it mean that I get to drink a lot of coffee with really inspiring business owners, but means that I get to meet and […]
3 Days Left: PWG’s Front Cover Contest
Calling all brides + local vendors! Here at Perfect Wedding Guide, you know that our favorite thing to do is to shake things up + challenge the status quo. {Right behind featuring our local vendors, that is!} But if something works — it works. We had SUCH an incredible turnout for our Front Cover Contest last summer, […]
For the Love of Flowers: Vendor Spotlight
Since 2000, Lynette and Sara — the dynamic duo behind For the Love of Flowers — have been working tirelessly to bring their expertly curated floral arrangements to local brides. That’s a full 17 years, and we are so grateful to have them sticking around our community. Not only is their amazing team classically trained, […]
Wedding Videography: New Mexico’s Best
Everyone knows the importance of wedding photography. Because, well, of course you need a professional there whose only mission is to capture the intimacy and love of your big day. But wedding videography is often still looked at as an “add – on” to your services, and not as the highly important and wonderfully magical […]
Spilling the Beans: Wedding Vendors’ Best Kept Secrets
One of the most fabulous parts of working with incredible, local wedding vendors is having the inside scoop on all things wedding planning. The downside? No one on our team is currently engaged (yet!), so what can we do with all these amazing tips and tricks? Well, share them with you, of course! Whether it’s […]
Expert Tips for Glowing Skin at Your Winter Wedding
Nothing says cold weather in New Mexico like green chile roasting over an open flame and luminarias framing walkways. Unfortunately, another telltale sign of cold weather in our dry desert climate, is dull, dry skin. The only thing worse than chilly temperatures, is the dry skin that accompanies it — especially, when you’re planning a winter […]
Relax with a Romantic Spa Date Before You Say, “I Do”
In the midst of all the wedding planning excitement, it is always a good idea to slow down and remember what’s really important — your love for each other and your soon-to-be new life together. One of the ways couples are staying grounded is with a relaxing spa date or “pre-moon,” if you will. Depending […]
Registry or Money Tree? The Pros + Cons
As you plan your wedding, you may be wondering whether you should create a registry or ask for money. While both options are beneficial in their own way, the benefits of one far outweigh the other. In fact, in my own experience, the registry proved to be a waste. To help you figure out which […]