Earlier this year, Vanessa and Jaimé tied the knot with a romantic ceremony and gorgeous reception at Isleta Resort & Casino on April 29, 2017, for a perfectly pastel spring wedding. Everything was simple, yet classy and oh so posh. Vanessa chose blush pink and white for her color pallet with a touch of lace and […]
Find Your Dream Dress in Your Size
Have you ever found a beautiful dress online, only to order the dress and be completely disappointed in how it fits or looks in person? I don’t know about you, but this has happened to me many times. Unfortunately, the same is true of wedding dresses, so don’t make the mistake of falling in love […]
Plan Your Dream Menu with High Noon Restaurant & Saloon
Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico’s historic Old Town district, High Noon Restaurant & Saloon is the perfect venue to host a rehearsal dinner or wedding reception with the authentic rustic charm of the surrounding area. And if you’re planning on having guests from out of town, High Noon Restaurant & Saloon is centrally located with […]
Destination Wedding at La Fonda on the Plaza: Lucy + Jeremy
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 […]