The first time we took a peek at these photos from Luis + Tania’s wedding, we just knew it had been a really special day. Photographic Perspectives, one of our very favorite Albuquerque/Santa Fe photographers has a way of truly capturing authenticity on camera, so it really was no surprise that we adored them so. […]
A Jump-Start on Planning: 2018’s First Wedding Show
This year, we decided to make a New Year’s Resolution list as a team. Want to know the very first item on the agenda for 2018? Attend more wedding shows! 2017 was an incredible year for wedding shows, it’s true — from Bride’s Night Out to the Diamond Dashes — but we’ve shaken off the holiday […]
3 Days Left: PWG’s Front Cover Contest
Calling all brides + local vendors! Here at Perfect Wedding Guide, you know that our favorite thing to do is to shake things up + challenge the status quo. {Right behind featuring our local vendors, that is!} But if something works — it works. We had SUCH an incredible turnout for our Front Cover Contest last summer, […]
Plan Your Dream Wedding at Hacienda Vargas
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 […]
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, […]
Get the Party Started with Bad Dog Multimedia
Since 2013, Bad Dog Multimedia has been serving up unforgettable entertainment across the state, including Albuquerque, Bernalillo, Los Lunas, Santa Fe, Farmington and beyond! Locally owned and operated by the Mora family, this amazing and talented multi-generational team does everything from weddings and graduations to anniversaries and school events. Bad Dog Multimedia offers a variety […]
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. […]