Who could have known, when Bliss Salon and Spa first opened their doors in 2009, that they would grow to be one of Albuquerque’s most beloved one-stop beauty shops? Well… actually, most of their clients probably did. The family owned and operated business has been famed for its welcoming environment for 9 years now, and […]
First Day of Forever: A Unique Local Proposal
Here on the Perfect Wedding Guide blog, we talk a lot about wedding professionals, local weddings, and tips + tricks for every bride-to-be. But it’s proposal stories like this one, from Monica + Jon, that makes us realize one extremely important facet of weddings that often goes overlooked: the groom. By planning out his proposal […]
Real Wedding with Matt Blasing Photography: Instagram Takeover
If this wedding looks familiar, it’s not just because the love between Katie + George is so pure and comforting. {Though it totally is.} You’re probably remembering the incredibly thoughtful details from our Instagram story a couple weeks ago. Captured by the ever-talented Matt Blasing Photography, the local photography team allowed us a behind-the-scenes look […]
All The Pretty Flowers {Local Florist Spotlight}
Is it too much to ask of our local vendors to be, at once, professional, personable, committed, and creative in their craft? Maybe, but that’s what makes Albuquerque + Santa Fe wedding vendors unlike any others in the world — they juggle it all so well. In the case of All The Pretty Flowers though, it’s […]
Coffee Culture for ABQ Brides
What does coffee have to do with wedding planning, you ask? Well, actually, it’s an integral part of the entire process. First, coffee calls us all into the living world. No great wedding was ever planned without some sort of caffeine to boost motivation and research skills. {Don’t fact check us on that one.} Then […]
Chrisi K Photography {Vendor Spotlight + Real Wedding}
By now you might have noticed that we kind of have a thing for local photographers. It’s not that we don’t love every wedding professional equally {we do!}, it’s just that photographers give us the chance to live vicariously through their lens. We might be here, in the Perfect Wedding Guide office, or out and […]
Sacred Wedding Celebrations with Sacred Life Photography
Aside from deciding who you’re going to marry and what you’ll wear, there is one more extremely important decision you’ll make for your wedding: Who will be your photographer? The decor, venue, reception, and all else are temporary, but photos are what make the memories last a lifetime. So choosing a photographer to integrate into […]
Splendid Spring: Real Wedding at Los Poblanos
Perfect in every way. That’s how Lauren, of Lauren Cherie Photography, describes Valeria + Brian’s wedding day. Looking at these incredible moments Lauren captured too, it’s easy to see why perfect is the adjective she choose! From Valeria’s lace-covered gown, to Brian’s bespoke gray suit, and all the tiny gold and purple details, this day […]
Bryanna + Dustin {Real Engagement}
Honestly, you’d be hard pressed to find an engagement session from New Mexico that wasn’t outrageously beautiful. From the mountains or the desert, to the white mesa or the Rio Grande River, New Mexico’s scenic views are easily one of the state’s crowning features. But to highlight a couple’s love and excitement in a stunning […]
Funky Olive: Bespoke Pieces for Trendy Couples
Modern | Bespoke | Custom If you live in New Mexico — or really anywhere in the Southwest for that matter — and haven’t heard of Funky Olive Design: Invitations + Stationery, you’ve been missing out. But that’s okay! Because that means we, Perfect Wedding Guide, get to introduce you to one of Albuquerque’s most […]