With a crisp autumn chill in the air today in Albuquerque, we thought it would be a good idea for this weekend’s wedding inspiration to be about incorporating warm fall colors into your late summer or early fall wedding. This real New Mexican bride with her bouquet of cheerful sunflowers and bridesmaids in rich chocolate […]
Bosque Beauty: The Great River Inspires a Regal Wedding
Uniquely situated unlike any other venue in New Mexico, the Hyatt Regency Tamaya offers stunning views along the Rio Grande with the Sandia Mountains as your backdrop. Taking cues from nature, Bosque Beauty features a palette of muted violet, pale yellow, cream, heathered greyblue, and radiant orchid; create a striking yet subtle statement. Contrasting the natural elements […]
Wedding Spotlight: Alena and Jeffrey Bard
What spectacular details do real wedding planners create for themselves when it is their turn to walk down the aisle? Now we know. Albuquerque Wedding and Event Planner and Coordinator Alena Swanson got married in August and we are featuring her wedding in our Wedding Spotlight for our Winter Issue of The Perfect Wedding Guide! Here are the details […]
{Weekend Wedding Inspiration} Sweet Lace Details
This delectable wedding cake by Cake Fetish is a sweet way to incorporate lace into your wedding. Whether you match the lace detailing to your wedding dress or to create patterns of your favorite flower, lace detail on your wedding cake is sure to add a touch of delicate romance to your wedding reception. Cake Fetish […]
Diamond Dash Bridal Show November 16th
The next Perfect Wedding Guide Diamond Dash is only a month away! Before the bridal show on November 16th you will have the opportunity to sit in on an exclusive, complimentary forum where you will learn some insider secrets to planning the perfect wedding, brought to you by the New Mexico Wedding Professionals from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Click […]
{Wedding Venue Spotlight} The Banque Lofts/Studio 23 Events
Take in the scenery and mountain views while you plan your next special event at the rooftop of the Banque Building at The Banque Lofts. The view from this 8,000 square foot deck will take your breath away. Accommodating up to 150 guests on our rooftop and up to 250 guests on our 8th floor […]
2014 Bride’s Select Awards Winners
Our Santa Fe and Albuquerque brides have spoken and all the votes are in for this year’s Bride’s Select Awards! Congratulations to the 2014 Bride’s Select Awards Winners: Best Wedding Coordinator: Alena Swanson, LLC Wedding and Event Planning Best Hairstylist or Salon: Bliss Salon & Spa Best Spa or Place To Relax: Betty’s Bath & Day […]
2014 Denim & Diamonds Client Appreciation Party
Our 2014 Client Appreciation Party was a heck of a shindig this year! All of the best wedding professionals of Santa Fe and Albuquerque and their friends and families came together for a night of country line dancing, laughs, great food, and celebrating the recipients of this year’s Bride Select Awards. A very special thank you […]
{Local Venue Spotlight} Yanni’s Mediterranean Grill & The Lemoni Lounge
Yanni’s Mediterranean Grill & The Lemoni Lounge located in the heart of the hip Nob Hill area of Albuquerque boasts award-winning Greek cuisine for the past 20 years and is available as a wedding reception venue, wedding reception catering, or for wedding showers and parties. Voted Best Greek Restaurant by Albuquerque The Magazine and Best […]
{Weekend Wedding Inspiration}Guys Just Wanna Have Fun, Too!
Let the guys unleash their dramatic side with fun groomsmen group photos inspired by their favorite show or pastime to really let them let loose and let their personalities shine through in your wedding photography. “When we met with the groom and bride we emphasized that we really want to capture what they are into. We got up to […]