On a cool October morning (typical weather for the balloon fiesta), Chris had a surprise up his sleeve to turn the page on the next chapter of his life. Aboard the gondola of a hot air balloon, October 7, 2014, Chris popped the question to his beautiful bride-to-be. As they floated above the city, Chris and […]
Styled Shoot: Romantic Mountain Elopement
Styled photo shoots are one of the best ways to get unique ideas and inspiration for your wedding. And I don’t know about you, but I get lost in the details of each photo and I can’t help but feel a tug on my own heart strings to get creative and plan my wedding all […]
Valentine’s Day Inspo for Your Bridal Shoot
Today we want to celebrate Valentine’s Day with inspiration from the experts in the business! Some very talented local wedding vendors got together to bring you this one-of-a-kind styled bridal shoot with a wild, urban vibe just in time for all you newly engaged ladies! Each of these vendors put together a few tips and […]
Professional Spotlight: Photographic Perspectives
To kick off the month of love, we want to shine a spotlight on Photographic Perspectives for their amazing photography and unequaled customer service! Located in Corrales, New Mexico, the historic village just north of Albuquerque, Photographic Perspectives has been the place to go for all the locals’ photography needs, and it’s easy to see […]
The Sweetest Day {Andres + Sydney}
We just can’t seem to get enough of Andres and Sydney Medina — their story is a true fairy tale. Like so many others, they met online and immediately made a connection. After Andres served two deployments in the United States Air Force, however, they knew they couldn’t be apart any longer. With the Sandia mountains […]
Professional Spotlight: Nicole Bradshaw Photography
With a knack for photography, Nicole Bradshaw has been the go-to person to capture those special moments for her friends and family her entire life. It’s a good thing for us, however, that she decided to take it to the next level! Based in Los Lunas, New Mexico, Nicole Bradshaw Photography has been serving Los […]
50 Shades of Blue
Here at Perfect Wedding Guide, we work hard to stay on top of all the hottest wedding trends plaguing your Pinterest boards and social media pages to make your planning journey a little easier. And what better way to kick off the new year, then to bring you one of the trends that is going to […]
Old Adobe Wedding {Ted + Dena}
Located in Algodones, New Mexico, Ted Kircher and Dena Fahlquist tied the knot at the rustic Hacienda Vargas. About a 25-mile drive north of Albuquerque, Hacienda Vargas is surrounded by a picturesque, New Mexico landscape — the perfect backdrop to say, “I do.” As UNM alum, the pins from their fraternity and sorority adorned Dena’s […]
{Wedding Photographer Spotlight} Matt Blasing Photography
Get ready brides and brides-to-be! Matt Blasing is having a bridal open house this Saturday to celebrate the grand opening of his new, downtown studio. In case you didn’t know, Matt Blasing is making waves across the Duke City with his stunning engagement, wedding and portrait photography. In fact, he recently won Best Photographer for […]
Let’s Get Mehried: Shams + Sharmin
Shams Mehri and Sharmin Dharas didn’t just get married, they got “mehried” — and they pulled out all the stops for their late August, multicultural shindig! From the proposal to the Nikah (wedding ceremony), it is obvious Shams and Sharmin have great taste and rich culture. With a combined multicultural heritage — including Arab, African, Indian, Persian and […]