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 […]

Continue Reading

2018 Diamond Dash Wedding Show: Recap!

With so many wedding shows, bridal events, parties, and shindigs for engaged couples to go to, it can be hard to keep track of the myriad of pre-wedding fun. It might feel like once you’ve been to one wedding show, you’ve been to them all — save for the new local business owners at each […]

Continue Reading

Real, Regal Wedding at the Event Center at Sandia Golf Club

Perfect Wedding Guide planning design inspo ceremony inspiration marriage wedding vows celebration engaged planner tips tricks decor event New Mexico Albuquerque Santa Fe true love happy couple sunset outdoor photography portrait natural light

There’s a distinctly magical quality about the Sandia Mountains here in New Mexico. Not fairytale-Disneyland type of magic, per se, but something like no other. If you live here, or have ever traveled through, you probably know what we’re talking about. {They don’t call it the Land of Enchantment for no reason!} So it’s never […]

Continue Reading

A Love That Feels Like Home: Celeste + Brandon’s Real Wedding

Maybe it’s the precious details of Celeste + Brandon’s elegant wedding day, maybe it’s the simple way spring ushers all things out of dormancy, or maybe a combination of both. I’m not quite sure, but something about this specific union of love, of all the beautiful and awe-inspiring weddings we’ve seen through Perfect Wedding Guide, […]

Continue Reading

Desert Elopement on White Mesa {Styled Shoot}

wedding planning photography styled shoot natural light outdoor elopement engagement New Mexico Albuquerque mountains Perfect Wedding Guide headpiece romantic bouquet floral dahlia love marriage inspiration

At this point, you’d be hard pressed to find a local engaged couple that hasn’t yet been inspired by one of Maura Jane Photography‘s styled shoots or wedding photos. For 9 years, Maura has been capturing weddings in New Mexico and beyond, adding her signature touch of radiance to every shoot. Her sweet demeanor and […]

Continue Reading

Grandeur + Magic: A Refined Real Wedding

New Mexico wedding Santa Fe planning La Fonda gown suit inspiration design floral bouquet lace photography romantic styled local perfect wedding guide couple natural light celebration event ceremony lilies greenery

Seems like we’ve been feeling particularly affectionate towards Santa Fe this week, but how could we not? Not only is spring finally reaching it’s delicate tendrils up to our Northern counterpart, but locals and visitors are slowly realizing how perfect the city is for weddings. From our last feature’s vibrant vibes, to the stunningly tranquil […]

Continue Reading

Emily + Michael’s Vibrant Vibes {Real Wedding}

jewel tones wedding outdoor ceremony planning New Mexico design inspiration orange blue suit silk gown bouquet live music band vows officiants real hair bridal photography romantic couple natural light

In our last post, we talked a little bit about a new trend we’ve noticed here in New Mexico: incorporating the state’s opulent and inspiring history into wedding celebrations. Now, we have another gorgeous New Mexican wedding that did just that! (We told you it was an up and coming trend!) We seriously couldn’t believe how […]

Continue Reading

Whimsical Wedding from Lauren Cherie Photography’s Instagram Takeover

wedding planning design decor inspo real local New Mexico Perfect Wedding Guide lavender outdoor couple romantic professional back gown lace sheer longsleeve suit tux natural light love bride groom

Did you know social media has actually been around for 40 years!? Whew, I didn’t. It seems like Facebook and Instagram just came out of nowhere and took the world by storm, like, a decade ago! Growing so fast, now it’s hard to imagine a life and even a world without social media. And we’re […]

Continue Reading

Jenna + Nestor’s Sweet + Classic Celebration

Now, we love all couples indiscriminately, it’s true. But there’s something particularly heart-warming about two best friends falling in love and committing their lives to one another. In this case, we’re so lucky to have had Nicole Bradshaw Photography there to capture all the sweetest moments in Jenna + Nestor’s big day! The warm + […]

Continue Reading

Rock Cabin Valentine’s Day

Whether you’re putting together the final pieces of a V-Day scavenger hunt for your lover, or hibernating until the 15th when all the candy goes on sale, we have a little something for you. Come enjoy some of this visual deliciousness in honor of Valentine’s Day! We promise, this isn’t your typical holiday shoot. Coryn […]

Continue Reading