On a cool October morning (typical weather for the balloon fiesta), Chris had a surprise up his sleeve to turn the page on the next chapter of his life. Aboard the gondola of a hot air balloon, October 7, 2014, Chris popped the question to his beautiful bride-to-be. As they floated above the city, Chris and […]
Traditional New Mexico Wedding {Erik + Daniela}
It was a magical night when Erik and Daniela Romero exchanged vows at their beautiful winter wedding this December at NOAH’s Event Venue. Upon making her grand entrance, all eyes were on Daniela as she made her way down the aisle of the intimate ceremony hall. Escorted by her great-grandmother, not a single eye was […]
The Sweetest Day {Andres + Sydney}
We just can’t seem to get enough of Andres and Sydney Medina — their story is a true fairy tale. Like so many others, they met online and immediately made a connection. After Andres served two deployments in the United States Air Force, however, they knew they couldn’t be apart any longer. With the Sandia mountains […]
The Perfect Venue to Say, I Do: Nature Pointe
With beautiful sunsets, mild weather and picturesque landscapes, New Mexico is often a top choice for destination weddings. Whether you’re a local or visitor, however, Nature Pointe is a hidden gem in Tijeras, New Mexico, about a 15-minute drive east of Albuquerque, where traditional, southwest style weddings are their specialty. Combined with the natural elements […]
Old Adobe Wedding {Ted + Dena}
Located in Algodones, New Mexico, Ted Kircher and Dena Fahlquist tied the knot at the rustic Hacienda Vargas. About a 25-mile drive north of Albuquerque, Hacienda Vargas is surrounded by a picturesque, New Mexico landscape — the perfect backdrop to say, “I do.” As UNM alum, the pins from their fraternity and sorority adorned Dena’s […]
Give Thanks
As many of you know, weddings take months of planning, hard work and yes, lots of resources. With so many things going on, it’s easy to get lost in the details and forget about all the people it takes to pull it off. To help you keep things in perspective, we’ve compiled a list of […]
Let’s Get Mehried: Shams + Sharmin
Shams Mehri and Sharmin Dharas didn’t just get married, they got “mehried” — and they pulled out all the stops for their late August, multicultural shindig! From the proposal to the Nikah (wedding ceremony), it is obvious Shams and Sharmin have great taste and rich culture. With a combined multicultural heritage — including Arab, African, Indian, Persian and […]
2016 Bride’s Night Out {Re-living the Fun}
This year’s Bride’s Night Out was definitely an event to remember. When it comes to wedding planning, you want the best people on the job, so we connected you to local vendors who care. We loved hosting this event and seeing all of our brides and grooms having a crazy, fun time planning their perfect wedding. We couldn’t […]
Seeing NOAH’S Event Venue {Behind-the-Scenes Photoshoot}
The Perfect Wedding Guide team has been looking forward to the completion of the new NOAH’S Event Venue in anxious excitement, so when the construction crews cleared away, we made sure that we quickly scheduled an appointment to see the space. After all the waiting, we walked into NOAH’S and were completely blown away. The […]
Renee + Jerod { Bold Urban-Chic Rooftop Elopement}
What would you do if your wedding photographer stood you up on your wedding day? Unfortunately our next couple experienced this true life wedding nightmare first hand and holy cow, I am getting a rash just thinking about it! Lucky for them a couple years down the road they became good friends with one of the top […]