For years now, Heritage Hotels has been offering local and out-of-state brides an incredible variety of spaces to choose from for their celebration. With each venue being unique in its own right, yet still intricately related to the culture that makes New Mexico so special, it’s no wonder they’ve hosted so many beautiful weddings. It’s […]
Spilling the Beans {Part Two!}
You might remember our post Spilling the Beans: Wedding Vendors’ Best Kept Secrets from last month — super sneaky budgeting tricks ring a bell? Or never-before-heard pro-tips? Well, we’re back with more! In a never-ending quest to make dreams come true for New Mexico’s wedding professionals and local engaged couples, we decided throw even more […]
Erin + Zach’s Timeless Celebration
It was easy to see that Erin carries herself with such class, and Zach is absolutely smitten with everything about her. I knew right away that their wedding day would be filled with poise and joy, and I was absolutely right. – Kayla Kitts Photography — And boy, was Kayla right! Living vicariously through our […]
Meet the Parents: Parental Permission
Article by http://www.groomguide.com Many guys are a little apprehensive about asking their future father-in-law for permission to marry their daughter. However, it is still proper etiquette to do so. No matter how comfortable you are with her father, the moment of truth is always somewhat awkward. But remember, he went through the same thing. Unless […]
Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel
The place and atmosphere were pure fun and joy. I enjoyed every part of the place. I will definitely go back again and tell my family and friends of the place and what fun and joy. Thank you for such a great time. – Terry, local to Albuquerque It’s no secret to the locals that […]
Real Moments with Jacqueline Vega Photography
Photography is the story I fail to put into words. – Jacqueline Vega Before we welcome a local wedding professional to the Perfect Wedding Guide team, we usually have the pleasure of meeting with them and getting to know their business practices first. Rather than vetting, it’s our way of building a personal relationship with […]
The Groom’s Guide to Helping with Wedding Planning
Over the years, the responsibilities of today’s groom have definitely changed. Especially, when it comes to who pays for the wedding. Traditionally, the groom would only pay for his tuxedo, the wedding rings, the officiant and his bride’s bouquet. Other expenses may have included groomsmen’s gifts, corsages for his mother and hers and the honeymoon {or minimoon!}. Meanwhile, […]
Wedding Photography Grant + Nicole Bradshaw Photography
As you must know by now, we’re a little bit obsessed with giveaways. What can we say? We love to spoil local brides (and even local vendors too!). From the 12 Months of Giveaways, to free copies of the guide, to our free engagement announcements… So when we heard that one of our favorite local […]
Real {Rainy} Wedding: Tania + Luis by Photographic Perspectives
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 Grand Beginning: Where Happily Ever After Begins
Meeting and building relationships with Albuquerque + Santa Fe’s local vendors is, by far, one of the most wonderful parts of being on the Perfect Wedding Guide team. Not only does it mean that I get to drink a lot of coffee with really inspiring business owners, but means that I get to meet and […]