The same time last year, Lucy and Jeremy were happily wed at the beautiful La Fonda on the Plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Traveling all the way from Minnesota to join hands is quite the compliment to our gorgeous state, but it was quite the honor for La Fonda on the Plaza to be […]
Mountainside Elopements: Nature’s Sanctuary
One of the many things I love about New Mexico are the varying landscapes within its borders. As you travel along the highway, you can pass through everything from deserts, farmland and open meadows of the Valles Caldera to majestic mountain peaks of the Sandias and Sangre de Cristos, all within a matter of hours. […]
Shine Brightly with Moon & Midnight Photography
Based in Los Lunas, New Mexico, Moon & Midnight Photography is your exclusive, up and coming photographer in the 505! Behind the lens of Moon & Midnight Photography is the young and talented Caroline Mendoza, who has been snapping photos since the ripe old age of four — and has a long history of photographs throughout […]
The Minimoon: A Local Honeymoon Staycation
Want to go on a luxurious, romantic honeymoon, but don’t want to break the bank? Minimoons, or local honeymoons, are the perfect solution. Rather than spending thousands of dollars to fly across the country (or the world) to stay a short time together in a foreign land with jet lag, invest in your future and […]
Our Hacienda is Your Hacienda: Hacienda Doña Andrea De Santa Fe
One of my absolute favorite things about my job is discovering and writing about beautiful places to get married in New Mexico — places I didn’t know existed and I’m sure many of you probably didn’t know existed either. And best of all, I get to share my discoveries with all of you! One look at […]
Romantic Desert Wedding Inspiration
Our enchanting desert landscape has long been a source of inspiration for artists of all kinds, including our talented friends in the wedding industry like photographers, designers and florists. For those of us who have become accustomed to our local landscape, it’s easy to take the desert for granted, but the earthy tones are the […]
Rustic Vineyard Wedding: Elizabeth + Lawrence
Finding a beautiful and romantic setting was a top priority for Elizabeth and Lawrence when looking for the perfect venue to celebrate their wedding last June. One look at Casa Rondeña Winery and their search was over. The beautiful Tuscan style estate overlooking the scenic vineyard is like escaping to a Spanish villa off the […]
Trending: The Gift Lounge
Favors and gifts for guests are one of my favorite things about weddings. They give you the perfect opportunity to share your love and gratitude with all your friends and family. With so many options and ideas, however, it can be hard to narrow it down to one item. Thankfully, that’s where the gift lounge […]
Make History at the UNM Alumni Memorial Chapel
As you and so many other college students get ready for back-to-school, you may be trying to figure out how you’re going to manage your homework and plan your wedding all at the same time. In case you didn’t know, the UNM Alumni Memorial Chapel is a charming wedding ceremony venue for any student, staff […]
Look Your Best with Gypsy Trail Makeup & Hair
Don’t make the mistake of commissioning your little sister or hiring an amateur makeup artist for the biggest day of your life. After all, you want to look your absolute best when you walk down the aisle. To help you get on the right trail, we would like to introduce you to Macey, the beauty […]