Over the next few minutes we will be sharing how to plan a wedding in Albuquerque and Santa Fe in full detail. Our main goal is to save you some time and maybe even a little money.
To get the ball rolling there will be a list of local wedding and reception venues. For some the church they went to as a kid will be the obvious place to get married while others may prefer to have their ceremony and/or reception at a different venue and either way you aren’t lacking for options.
Contents
- 1 Albuquerque & Santa Fe Wedding & Reception Venues
- 2 Bridal Shops
- 3 Where To Get Your Invitations
- 4 Choosing The Right Florist
- 5 Wedding Photographers & Videographers
- 6 Bands & DJ’s
- 7 Hair & Makeup Stylists
- 8 Tuxedo Rentals
- 9 Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
- 10 Caterers
- 11 Your Rehearsal Dinner
- 12 Local Wedding Planners
- 13 Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Albuquerque & Santa Fe
The best bridal shops to buy a dress near you along with many of the other things you will need will follow that up. Then we will get into shops that sell wedding invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, and DJ’s.
After they have all been covered we will pivot to the top wedding hair and makeup stylists and shops to rent a tuxedo because everyone needs to look great on your special day. The food will begin to close this out as it will be time to read about where to buy wedding cakes, caterers, and some great restaurants for hosting a rehearsal dinner.
Finally, the best wedding planners in Albuquerque and Santa Fe will get a shout out because we know some may be feeling overwhelmed and may want to just hand this all off to someone else. Often times wedding planners in your area will have different packages available ranging from a little bit of assistance all the way up to full planning so you can choose to get as much help as you need.
To make things a little easier on you there will be a map towards the conclusion that has all of the various venues pinned on it so that you can figure out which is the most convenient for you to visit. By the way, all of our city guides for the Southwest region are available at that link if you are curious what is going on in nearby towns.
Albuquerque & Santa Fe Wedding & Reception Venues
Picking the right wedding and reception venue in Albuquerque or Santa Fe might be the most important decision you will make:
- Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm at 4803 Rio Grande Blvd NW
- Old Town Farm & Bike In Coffee at 949 Montoya St NW
- The View Event Center at 1550 Tramway Blvd NE
- Painted Lady Bed & Brew at 1100 Bellamah Ave NW
- Isleta Resort and Casino at 11000 Broadway SE
- Albuquerque Garden Center at 10120 Lomas Blvd NE
- La Fonda on the Plaza at 100 E. San Francisco St, Santa Fe
- Eldorado Hotel & Spa at 309 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe
The number of guests allowed at a Los Poblanos intimate wedding near you is limited to 60 while outdoor ceremonies are also available.
The View Event Center features an indoor and outdoor venue with two stories and expansive city views. They can accommodate up to 150 people with space for a dance floor and up to 140 people for seated ceremonies.
With a capacity for 75 people The Painted Lady Bed & Brew offers a charming venue for your event.
Isleta Resort and Casino offers three venues for 120 to 200 guests including the Grand Ballroom which can accommodate as many as 800 people they have outdoor local wedding ceremony options available.
With seating for 50 to 200 people The Albuquerque Garden Center provides a versatile venue for your event as their beautiful outdoor gardens are perfect for hosting outdoor wedding ceremonies in your area.
La Capilla de Oro at Eldorado Hotel & Spa in Santa Fe can comfortably fit 150 guests and the ballroom can handle 500 for a reception.
Bridal Shops
The best bridal shops near you are where to buy your dress and many of the other important items you will need:
- Ann Matthews Bridal at 6121 Menaul Blvd NE #D
- Uptown Bride at 2201 Louisiana Blvd NE #D
- Bridal Elegance By Darlene at 4100 Menaul Blvd NE #1b
- ABQ Bridal Boutique & Alterations at 4801 Alameda Blvd NE #E
- Forever Yours Bridal and Formal Wear at 524 Montano Rd NW
- David’s Bridal at 2100 Louisiana Blvd NE #416
- The Dressing Room West at 219 Shelby St, Santa Fe
Where To Get Your Invitations
For invitations and envelopes in your area we suggest you get in touch with:
- Funky Olive Invitations + Stationery at 300 Broadway Blvd NE E
- Pennysmiths Paper at 4022 Rio Grande Blvd NW
- Print Express at 7201 Jefferson St NE
- Letterpress Made at 931 Shoofly St #l, Santa Fe
Choosing The Right Florist
These florists will make sure your Albuquerque and Santa Fe wedding and reception are ready for the Gram:
- Albuquerque Florist at 3121 San Mateo Blvd NE
- Mauldin’s Florist at 805 San Mateo Blvd NE
- Sonrisa Blooms at 6855 4th St NW
- Agave Florist at Wellesley Dr SE
- Silver Springs Floral & Gift at 805 San Mateo Blvd NE
- Melba’s Flowers at 5505 Osuna Rd NE #D
- Florecita Flowers at 4770 Montgomery Blvd NE #C112
- Barton’s Flowers at 1722 St Michaels Dr, Santa Fe
- All The Pretty Flowers at 313 Cam Alire #107, Santa Fe
- Flowers by Gillian at 3801 Arkansas Ave, Los Alamos
Wedding Photographers & Videographers
To get it all documented hire one of these local wedding photographers and videographers:
- Maura Jane Photography
- Tyler Brooke Photography
- Matt Blasing Photography
- Belmar Studio Photography
- Kevins Photography
- Bill Ebbing Photography
- Frank Frost Photography
- Michelle Douglas
- Avista Video Histories Inc.
- Luminance Wedding Films
- Lauren Cherie Photography
- Caitlin Elizabeth Photography
- Gabe Segura Photography
- Samantha D’Anna Photography
Bands & DJ’s
Booking the right band or DJ will make sure the after party is lit:
- Ryan Smith Cello Music
- Mariachi Tenampa
- Giovanni String Quartet
- Power Drive USA
- Cutmaster Music
- Good Times DJ Service
- Complete Weddings + Events
- Absolute Entertainment
- DJ John Edwards
Hair & Makeup Stylists
Obviously you will want to look your best and the top wedding hair and makeup stylists near you can make sure that you will:
- Uniquely Elegant Salon Spa at 8311 San Pedro Dr NE #1
- Tiara’s Hair Salon at 7015 4th St NW
- Salon Helena at 7913 Menaul Blvd NE
- M & Company Hair & Color Lounge at 10701 Montgomery Blvd NE #K
- The Vanity Makeup Studio at 6821 Montgomery Blvd NE #E
- Chrome Salon & Blowout Bar at 1005 S St Francis Dr #107, Santa Fe
- The Beauty Bar at 2 Cll Medico, Santa Fe
- Nicole Marie Makeup Artistry
- Kata Baron
- Madeline McCue Makeup
Tuxedo Rentals
Don’t forget about the tuxedo for the groom and groomsmen:
- Suits Unlimited at 5406 Menaul Blvd NE
- Mr Tux at 4900 Lomas Blvd NE
- Men’s Wearhouse at 2100 Louisiana Blvd NE #500
- M & J Bridal Boutique at 4056 Cerrillos Rd #C5, Santa Fe
Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
Some of the best wedding cakes in Albuquerque and Santa Fe are available at:
- Simply Sweet By Darci at 3301 Juan Tabo Blvd NE
- BitterSweets Bakery at 9401-A, Golf Course Rd NW
- The Cake Boutique at 3250 Coors Blvd NW
- Cake Fetish at 2665 Louisiana Blvd NE
- Q’s Cakes and Sweets Boutique at 2720 Central Ave SE D
- Chocolate Maven at 821 W San Mateo Rd, Santa Fe
- A Cake Odyssey at 1430 2nd St, Santa Fe
Caterers
You will be the star of the show but these caterers will have the food on point as well:
- Bobbi’s Homestyle Catering
- Special Touch Catering
- Gourmet To Go Catering
- M’tucci’s Catering
- Atrios Catering
- Black Iron Catering
- Cocina Azul
- Slate Street Café
- Walter Burke Catering
- Open Kitchen
Your Rehearsal Dinner
Have a great rehearsal dinner at:
- D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro at 901 Rio Grande Blvd NW B-100
- Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant at 6520 Americas Pkwy
- Seasons Rotisserie & Grill at 2031 Mountain Rd NW
- Nexus Brewery & Restaurant at 4730 Pan American Fwy NE
- Coyote Cafe & Rooftop Cantina at 132 W Water St, Santa Fe
- Cottonwood on the Greens at 4244 Diamond Dr, Los Alamos
Local Wedding Planners
Get a little help or have someone do all of this for you by contacting one of the best wedding planners in your area:
- A Beautiful Theme at 5111 Eakes Rd NW
- Corazon Events at 4801 Lang Ave NE
- Just Lovely Wedding & Event Planning at 4609 Lumber Ave NE #B
- Wedding Collective at 428 Berry Rd NW
- La Luz Weddings & Events at 2501 Zena Lona St NE
- Life’s Moments Weddings, Ceremonies & Celebrations at 5124 Roanoke Ave NW
- Courtney Faye’s Wedding & Event Planning at 2501 Zena Lona St NE
- Shelby Your Day Events
- Art of Celebration
Just so you know we have also written a:
- Guide To Becoming A Bride In El Paso
- Guide To Becoming A Bride In Tucson
- Guide To Becoming A Bride In Phoenix
- Guide To Becoming A Bride In San Antonio
Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Albuquerque & Santa Fe
Well guys, that is all we have for now but we bet you feel a lot more confident about planning a wedding near you. We tried to cover it all from wedding and reception venues, bridal shops, invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, DJ’s, hair and makeup stylists, tuxedo rentals, caterers, the cake, and of course some good restaurants for a rehearsal dinner in your area.
Some of the best local wedding planners were also mentioned if you want to go that route, or you can save some money and do a lot of this on your own. At this point you should be fully informed and ready to plan a great wedding in Albuquerque and Santa Fe and we wish you the best of luck!