Located along the Rio Grande Valley between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, Hacienda Vargas has been the only bed and breakfast on the Camino Real since the 17th century. With thick adobe walls, genuine saltillo tile floors, authentic folk art by local artisans and breathtaking natural surroundings, you won’t be disappointed with Hacienda Vargas. Whether you’re a traveler […]
The Best DJs to End Your Wedding with a Mic Drop!
After the dress, the reception entertainment may well be the most important part of your wedding celebration. A boring officiant will soon be forgotten after the nuptials are exchanged, and mediocre food will be forgiven with a good old-fashioned piece of cake, but bad reception entertainment will be hard to recover from. That, my friends, […]
Delight the Senses with Table Occasions
Like so many other success stories with humble beginnings, the gals at Table Occasions got their start with a small batch of tablecloths and the rest is history. Table Occasions soon blossomed into a successful event planning and design business with convenient locations in three major cities throughout the southwest including Santa Fe, Las Cruces and […]
Sanctuary on the River: The Perfect Venue to Say, I Do
If you haven’t found the right venue for your wedding ceremony and reception, chances are you haven’t found Sanctuary on the River. This amazing and very unique wedding venue is one of New Mexico’s best kept secrets. About a three hour drive southeast of Albuquerque, this exclusive getaway is the ideal location for a wedding […]
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 […]
Dark & Moody Woodland Beauty: A Northern New Mexico Styled Shoot
Danessa Gonzales, of Black Bow Events, did what she does best for this stunning styled shoot. After her imagination took off and the planning and design stage started to take shape, Danessa recruited some of her favorite experts to bring her vision to life, including Jasper Kay Photography, Bridal Elegance by Darlene, The Flower Company […]
Earthy Autumn Inspo at El Nido Farm
Nestled in the charming and agricultural landscape of the south valley, the old world architecture and natural elements of the Rio Grande fashioned the perfect setting for this earthy styled shoot at El Nido Farm. Captured by our very own Briana Nicole Photography, I can’t think of a better place to inspire true love than El […]
Mark Your Calendars for the Diamond Dash Wedding Show!
We hope you are planning to join us at the last EPIC ABQ Wedding Show of the year! Diamond Dash Wedding Show Sunday, November 12, 2017 Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, 330 Tijeras NW VIP Pre-Party, Chapel | 11:30-12:30 Wedding Show, Main Ballroom | 1-4 The Wedding Show as well as the VIP Pre-Party are each $5 online, but […]
Glory Ranch Wedding Films: Your Real Life Love Story
If you’re on the fence about hiring a videographer for your wedding, I can assure you that you won’t be disappointed. Although I have beautiful photos of my wedding to look back on, I wish I would have hired a videographer to capture all the details that the photos simply couldn’t. Besides, your wedding day […]
Prairie Star: The Total Package for a Fairy Tale Wedding
As you head north on I-25 toward Santa Fe, the 20 minute drive from Albuquerque to Prairie Star is totally worth every second of the short but beautiful commute. Located in the heart of Santa Ana Pueblo, Prairie Star is truly a wedding venue with the total package, including gorgeous landscapes, indoor and outdoor options, […]