Grant and Andrea woke to a soft blanket of glistening snow, while a steady flow of snowflakes quietly fell to the ground last winter. With the feeling one has on Christmas morning, the same feeling swept across Grant and Andrea as they overlooked the winter wonderland before tying the knot at the beautiful Los Poblanos Historic […]
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 […]
The Perfect Venue to Say, I Do: Nature Pointe
With beautiful sunsets, mild weather and picturesque landscapes, New Mexico is often a top choice for destination weddings. Whether you’re a local or visitor, however, Nature Pointe is a hidden gem in Tijeras, New Mexico, about a 15-minute drive east of Albuquerque, where traditional, southwest style weddings are their specialty. Combined with the natural elements […]
Have a Married Christmas!
If I could plan my wedding all over again, I would definitely plan for winter. After seeing pictures of Christmas themed weddings, I can’t help but wish I thought of it before. After all, this is the holiday I live for! And with all the rich Christmas traditions here in New Mexico, ideas abound! Regardless […]
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 […]
2016 Bride’s Night Out {Re-living the Fun}
This year’s Bride’s Night Out was definitely an event to remember. When it comes to wedding planning, you want the best people on the job, so we connected you to local vendors who care. We loved hosting this event and seeing all of our brides and grooms having a crazy, fun time planning their perfect wedding. We couldn’t […]
Seeing NOAH’S Event Venue {Behind-the-Scenes Photoshoot}
The Perfect Wedding Guide team has been looking forward to the completion of the new NOAH’S Event Venue in anxious excitement, so when the construction crews cleared away, we made sure that we quickly scheduled an appointment to see the space. After all the waiting, we walked into NOAH’S and were completely blown away. The […]
Golden Hour on Old Town Farm
Golden Hour on Old Town Farm is a styled wedding shoot featuring local Albuquerque wedding experts
{Wedding Venue Spotlight} Hotel Andaluz
Hotel Andaluz is a beautifully unique historical downtown Albuquerque hotel that opened in 1939 as the first hotel in New Mexico constructed by New Mexico native Conrad Hilton. Hotel Andaluz is a AAA Four Diamond Hotel in Albuquerque and is one of only two GOLD Leed certified hotels in the US. Along with unmatched boutique hotel […]
{Wedding Venue Spotlight} Albuquerque Marriott at Uptown
The Albuquerque Marriott is ideally located in the uptown Albuquerque area. The Albuquerque Marriott offers a spectacular venue and a Marriott Certified Wedding Planner to create your dream day. Wedding packages include: cake cutting, custom menus, champagne toast, ballroom setup, and bridal suite for your wedding night. Are you still searching for your ideal wedding venue? The […]