BR I DE WEDDING PLANNING GUIDE
santa fe, new mexico
BR I DE
Santa fe 2022
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EDITOR’S LETTER
Classically crafted buildings, breathtaking art and fantastic view of the Sangre de Cristo mountains make Santa Fe the perfect historic backdrop for a destination wedding weekend in the Rockies. The bustling art scene and rich cultural background is evident in every photo and love story shared, and my hope is that you will find it as endearing as I do for your Rocky Mountain wedding.
Plan your destination wedding in Santa Fe for historic architecture, talented vendors and classic New Mexico style. This wedding guide is filled to the brim with 100% local New Mexico talent. A romantic downtown Santa Fe engagement, stunning La Posada de Santa Fe wedding and high-fashion southwestern shoot bring to life the magic of Santa Fe.
We at Rocky Mountain Bride are champions of love and hope that you’ll be as well!
Happy Planning! xo Savannah
@savannah_rockymtnbride
Photo credit:
Carissa & Ben Photography
emily kaye + david - Private Residence
dana + andrew - Hacienda Doña Andrea de Santa Fe caroline + kevin - La Posada de Santa Fe
riley kathleen photography
loren b photography
rebecca e dahl
Photograph courtesy Max Wanger · www.maxwanger.com
alicia lucia photography
Santa fe
Situated amongst the Sangre de Cristo foothills, Santa Fe is a cultural center for the arts filled with pueblo-style buildings and Spanish influences.
inside scoop
seasonal weather & activities
BREAKDOWN OF THE CITY FAST FACTS
Situated in north-central New Mexico, Santa Fe is known for its breathtaking desert landscape, rich history and cultural influences seen throughout its art, architecture and food. Considered ‘The City Different,’ Santa Fe is known to stand out and attracts visitors from all over the world thanks to the many amenities it offers such as hiking trails and a rich food culture. Prepare to be surrounded by some of the most influential art as the city is packed with galleries and installations. It’s easy to see why so many couples opt to say their ‘I Do’s here, as there are plenty of jaw dropping backgrounds and nearby travel and lodging accommodations for guests to enjoy. We’ve compiled our favorite local vendors, rehearsal dinner and brunch spots, and weekend activities for your wedding in Santa Fe.
Elevation: 7,199’
Population: 86,099
Santa Fe is the oldest capital city in the U.S.
The city receives sunshine about 310 days of the year and is known for a desert climate in the summer and plenty of near by ski resorts in the winter.
Home to several famous writes and artists and has one of the largest art markets in the U.S.
Home to the oldest church in the U.S.
You can get to Santa Fe by car or plane. Several people make the road trip due to the beautiful scenery but Albuquerque International Sunport and Santa Fe Regional Airport are also easily accessible, making it easy to plan your wedding weekend in Santa Fe.
By shuttle
all aboard america allaboardamerica.com
groome transportation groometransportation.com/santa-fe
santa fe pickup shuttle santafenm.gov/santa_fe_pickup_shuttle
by plane
albuquerque international sunport abqsunport.com
santa fe regional airport flysantafe.com
taos regional airport taosgov.com/149/Airport
avis avis.com budget budget.ca enterprise enterprise.com hertz hertz.com by car
AVERAGE TEMPERATURES
SUMMER SPRING
AUTUMN
RMB Tip: The Rockies are known for their unpredictable weather. Pack accordingly! Throw in that waterproof jacket for your summer visit, extra layers for winter or a cold weather coat in the spring and fall! You never know what the day will bring!
WHAT TO DO
MORE INFORMATION ON SANTA FE, VISIT: SANTAFE.ORG/THINGS-TO-DO
ADVENTURE SHOP RELAX
Explore all that Santa Fe has to offer on your own or be guided through its hidden gems!
astronomy adventures astronomyadventures.com
georgia o’keeffe museum okeeffemuseum.org
hyde memorial state park emnrd.nm.gov
kokopelli rafting adventures kokopelliraft.com
land of enchantment fly fishing loeflyfishing.com
new mexico river adventures newmexicoriveradventures.com
santa fe art tours santafearttours.com
old santa fe tours santa-fe.tours
pecos historic national park nps.gov/peco/index.htm
santa fe mountain adventures santafemountainadventures.com
ski santa fe skisantafe.com
santa fe margarita trail santafe.org
Located throughout Santa Fe are spas or locallyowned stops designed for relaxation.
absolute nirvana spa absolutenirvana.com
bishop’s lodge aubergeresorts.com/bishopslodge/spa body bodyofsantafe.com
ojo caliente mineral springs resort & spa ojosparesorts.com
nidah spa eldoradohotel.com/wellness/nidah_spa
tamaya mist spa & salon hyatt.com/en-US/spas/Tamaya-Mist
the spa at la posada laposadadesantafe.com/spa/spa-sage
the spa at loretto hotelloretto.com/wellness/spa-services
the spa at four seasons rancho encantado fourseasons.com/santafe
ten thousand waves tenthousandwaves.com
Spend an afternoon exploring the different parts of Santa Fe, filled with boutiques, galleries and restaurants.
andrea fisher fine pottery andreafisherpottery.com
canyon road visitcanyonroad.com/businesses/galleries
keshi keshi.com
nathalie santa fe nathaliesantafe.com
peyote bird peyotebird.com
railyard arts district santaferailyardartsdistrict.com
santa fe farmers market santafefarmersmarket.com
santa fe stoneworks santafestoneworks.com
santa fe vintage santafevintage.com
seret & sons seretandsons.org
shiprock santa fe shiprocksantafe.com
traveler’s market travelersmarket.net
MAKE IT OFFICIAL
In order to obtain a marriage license in Santa Fe, you must be a resident throughout the state of New Mexico. Licenses are issued by appointment only and can be made via e-mail or by calling the Clerk’s office. You and your partner must be at least 18 years or older and be able to provide a valid government-issued form of identification. Both applicants must be present during the application process and pay the non refundable 25 dollar application fee. No blood test is required. Marriage ceremonies may be performed in any county within the state of New Mexico.
Office of the Santa Fe County Clerk 100 Catron Street Santa Fe, New Mexico santafecountynm.gov/clerk/divisions/marriagelicenses
alicia lucia photography
Matthew + Jesús
Matthew and Jesús share the same goals and aspirations: building a secure life, starting a family, marriage and sharing everything solely with someone special. These shared interests led to a mutual friend setting them up on a dinner date, and they have been inseparable ever since.
ONE SUNNY SUNDAY AFTERNOON
One of Matthew and Jesús’ favorite past times when the weather is nice is hiking. One sunny Sunday afternoon, Matthew packed a picnic with sandwiches, a small bottle of prosecco, two glasses and a box with the ring. He wanted to propose when it was least expected to make it special. It was their first-time hiking Apache Creek, and about halfway through, they found a nice spot in the shade to have their picnic. As Jesús was getting up to start packing up to leave, Matthew got on one knee and asked Jesús to marry him. After a moment of shock and surprise he said yes!
Photographer: Cassie Scott Captures | cassiescottcaptures.com
Rings: Jared | jared.com
real weddings
Emily Kaye + David
Emily Kaye and David met during the fall of 2016 when Emily Kaye moved to Santa Fe for a job. David’s close friend and future best man, Ronaldo, worked for the same company, so naturally he introduced Emily Kaye and David. While it took Emily Kaye a little while to come around to the idea of meeting David for a tour of Santa Fe, she was on a new adventure. Before she knew it, Emily Kaye and David were spending every free moment together hiking, camping, drinking craft beer and going on road trips to Colorado and Louisiana. Suddenly they were mad for each other!
Three years later, David sent Emily Kaye on a treasure hunt date around Santa Fe. He texted her after work saying he left a surprise for her on the patio, which was a clue to start the treasure hunt. The rules were that she had to take a selfie with each clue she found and had to complete the mission before 6:30. After visiting their favorite spots around town, Emily Kaye was led home to candles, roses and romantic music playing while David was on one knee with the most beautiful diamond ring.
POCKETS OF JOY
Emily Kaye and David planned a whimsical desert wedding for June 4th. Emily Kaye is not sure what moment was her favorite: leaving the church officially as David’s wife or when her grandparents surprised them with a mariachi band upon entering the reception. Despite the ups and down of planning a wedding during a global pandemic, their wedding turned into a magical day filled with tears and pockets of joy throughout.
ADVICE TO FUTURE COUPLES
“What makes the day perfect is not in the details or in how everything is going according to schedule, it’s in the family and person you chose to marry. Do whatever you can to design a day that is about you and the one you love.”
-VENDORS-
Ceremony
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church | santuariodeguadalupesantafe.com
Reception
Private Home of Aimee and Bille Lacalle | lacallegroup.com
Photographer Adrift a Dream Photography | adriftadreamphotography.com
Videographer
Jar and Crys Films | jarandcrysfilms.com
Florals
All the Pretty Flowers | alltheprettyflowers.business.site
Invitations
Emily Kaye Studio | etsy.com/shop/emilykayestudio
Desserts
Harry’s Road House | harrysroadhousesantafe.com
Catering & Rentals
Walter Burke Catering | walterburkecatering.com
Music & Entertainment
Styles Wedding Services | stylesdjservices.com
Bridal Boutique
Baton Rouge Bridal Boutique | bridalboutiquebr.com
Gown Designer
Willowby by Watters | watters.com
Bride’s Shoes Lulus | lulus.com
Hair
Lucas Sena CHIC LLC | @chicllc06
Makeup
Ambra with A Salon Santa Fe | @ambra_a.salonsantafe
Officiant
Father Dennis Garcia
Lodging
Hotel Santa Fe | hotelsantafe.com
Transportation
Santa Fe Valet | santafevalet.com
Dana + Andrew
Dana and Andrew met on New Years Eve in 2012. Their respective best friends were neighbors, so while Dana was celebrating with her best friend, she wandered next door to Andrew’s best friend’s house and the two immediately hit it off. Although they formed an instant connection, they did not see each other until a year later when Andrew transferred to the same university as Dana. Dana worked up the courage to ask Andrew out and they quickly fell in love, but time was not on their side as they both were about to leave to study abroad. The two decided to do long distance, and after graduation, they moved out west to New Mexico. Dana and Andrew fell in love with the mountains and their love grew intimately in the quiet calm of New Mexico.
As Dana and Andrew fell in love with the mountains and quiet calm of New Mexico, their love only continued to blossom. Five years after their first date, they went on a hike in their new hometown of Austin, Texas followed by a picnic in the park where Andrew asked Dana to marry him.
ANCESTRAL TRADITIONS
The pair planned a sunset desert chic wedding on July 10th at Hacienda Doña Andrea de Santa Fe. While COVID-19 ruined their original wedding plans, Dana and Andrew did not let that stop them from celebrating their love with the people closest to them. Sharing their vows amongst a backdrop of clouds that held off rain until right after the ceremony was surreal. They chose to incorporate dabke, traditional Lebanese dancing, and readings from Khalil Gibran, Dana’s ancestor.
WHY THE ROCKIES
“The Rockies is the place our love grew the most. Although we moved to New Mexico a year into dating, it is the place where we learned how to be adults and care for each other as a team. It felt only fitting to bring all of our closest friends and family to the breathtaking place that connected us.”
-VENDORS-
Venue
Hacienda Doña Andrea de Santa Fe | haciendadonaandrea.com
Day-Of Coordinator
Less Stress Wedding, LLC | lessstresswedding.com
Photographer
Cam Storie Photography | camstoriephotography.com
Florals
Bagel’s Florals | bagelsflorals.com
Paper & Calligraphy
Mark Haddad | 1950media.com
Music & Entertainment
Complete Weddings + Events | completewedo.com
Cake & Desserts
Bizzy B Cakes | bizzybcakes.com
Caterer
Walter Burke Catering | walterburkecatering.com
Gown Designer
Dairy Bridal | dairybridal.com
Bride’s Shoes
Steve Madden | stevemadden.com
Bride’s Jewelry ZanobySadj | zanobysadj.com
Brilliant Earth | brilliantearth.com
Bridesmaids’ Attire Show Me Your Mumu | showmeyourmumu.com
Bridesmaids’ Jewelry BaubleBar | baublebar.com
Groom’s Suit Moss Bros | us.mossbros.com
Groom’s Accessories Bolo Revival | bolorevival.com
Groom’s Shoes Cole Haan | colehaan.com
Groomsmen Attire Express | express.com
Hair Tamara Renno
Makeup By the Bride!
Rugs
Urban Outfitters | urbanoutfitters.com
Linens & Runners
Tablecloths Factory | tableclothsfactory.com
Coffee Favors
Ruta Maya Coffee | rutamayacoffee.com
Carolione + Kevin
Caroline and Kevin had known each other since high school, but did not reconnect until their Sophomore year in college. Their friendship was always fun, but they never dreamed of getting married. Kevin took Caroline completely by surprise, but once they hit it off as more than friends, she fell fast and hard. Caroline thinks that relationships built on the foundation of friendship helps to make them last, and without a doubt Caroline and Kevin are each other’s best friends above all else.
Caroline and Kevin planned a July 17th wedding at La Posada de Santa Fe. They find it hard to pin down a favorite moment of the day because of how much fun they had celebrating with their friends and family. They chose to incorporate a wedding crest, specifically designed for them by Pearly Gates Design, a local artist in their hometown. Caroline and Kevin dug into the blue and white Mexican tile theme by using talavera vases, custom table linens and tent draping cut and sewed by Caroline’s dad. Fun elements like a hedge wall seating chart from A Beautiful Theme and tequila donkey completed their perfect Santa Fe wedding day.
WHY THE ROCKIES
“We chose Santa Fe as our destination because we loved the small town atmosphere where everyone would be close, everything is within walking distance and we loved the feel of the city.”
-VENDORS-
Venue
La Posada de Santa Fe | marriott.com
Planner & Florals
A Beautiful Theme | abeautifultheme.com
Photographer & Videographer
Alicia Lucia Photography | alicialucia.com
Music & Entertainment
Diamond Empire Band | diamondempireband.com
Ceremony Music
Absolute Entertainment | musicsantafe.com
Cake & Desserts
Chocolate Maven | chocolatemaven.com
Invitations
Pearly Gates Design | pearlygatesdesigns.com
Rentals
American Tent Rentals | americantentrentals.com
Signage
Darling Details | darlingdetailsrentals.com
Bridal Boutique
Bridal Boutique Lewisville | bridalboutiquelewisville.com
Gown Designer
Lea-Ann Belter | lea-annbelter.com
Bride’s Shoes
Randall Loeffler | loefflerrandall.com
Bride’s Jewelry
Fred Leighton | fredleighton.com
Bride’s Ring Designer
Cathy Eastham Fine Jewelry | cathyeastham.com
Groom’s Suit
The Black Tux | theblacktux.com
Hair
Madi Noel Hair | @madinoelhair
Makeup
Betty Rose by Alanna | bettyrose.com
Officiant
Reverend Barbara Kirk Norris
Southwestern Flair
GLAMOROUS TOUCHES
Frankie of Til Death Collective and Frankie Gomez Photography dreamt up an editorial southwestern styled shoot that incorporated neutral, black and orange hues. Frankie wanted to incorporate tumbleweeds for a fun desert element.
Models Sair and Noah bring glamour to the shoot with intricate jewelry from Dylan Lex, dried florals from La Flora Floristry and makeup styled by Kata Barron of Something Ginger Beauty Collective. The New Mexico southwestern style combined with highfashion elements bring to life the creativity of Santa Fe.
creative team
Planner: Til Death Collective | tildeathcollective.com
Photographer: Frankie Gomez | frankiegomezphotography.com
Bride’s Jewelry: Dylan Lex | dylanlex.com
Makeup: Kata Baron of Something Ginger Beauty Collective | somethingginger.com
Florals: La Flora Floristry | laflorafloristry.com
Models: Sair and Noah
local vendors
ACCOMMODATIONS
bishops lodge auburgeresorts.com
el rancho de las golondrinas golondrinas.org
eldorado hotel eldoradohotel.com
four seasons resort rancho encantado fourseasons.com
hotel st. francis hotelstfrancis.com
inn and spa at loretto hotelloretto.com
log river ranch logriverranch.com
rosewood inn of the anasazi rosewoodhotels.com
CAKES & DESSERTS
pretty n baked facebook.com/prettnbaked
figs & honey cake co. figsandhoneycakeco.com
CATERERS
mila’s mesa milasmesa.com
FLORALS
renegade floral renegadefloral.com
two baroque girls twobaroquegirls.com
PHOTOGRAPHERS
cam storie photography camstoriephotography.com
crystal cousin photography crystalcousin.com
david jesse photography davidjessephoto.com
jac dodge photography jacdodgephotography.com
katherine rose co. katherineroseco.com
maura jane photography maurajanephotography.com
miller media millermedianm.com
shutterfreek shutterfreek.com
PLANNERS
right as rayne events rightasrayneevents.com
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dining
rehearsal dinner & day-after brunch
Step into luxury and enjoy delicious eats with those you love to most to celebrate the start of your wedding weekend or the final farewell before your guests depart at one of these 12 rehearsal dinner and brunch restaurants in Santa Fe. Delectable seafood and carefully hand-crafted cocktails await for your rehearsal dinner or morning-after brunch in Santa Fe.
Restaurants
el farol elfarolsantafe.com
inn and spa at loretto hotelloretto.com/eat_drink
joseph’s culinary club josephsofsantafe.com
la boca labocasantafe.com
la plazuela lafondasantafe.com/la-plazuela
la posada laposadadesantafe.com
rio chama prime steakhouse riochamasantafe.com
rosewood inn of the anasazi rosewoodhotels.com
sassella sassellasantafe.com
terra fourseasons.com/santafe/dining
the pink adobe thepinkadobe.com
tomasita’s tomasitas.com
SANTA FE
Hacienda
VENUES
Best local spots to tie the knot
allan houser sculpture garden allanhouser.com
bishop’s lodge bishopslodge.com
blame her ranch blameherranch.com
cathedral basillica of saint francis of assisi cbsfa.org
casa escondida bed & breakfast casaescondida.com
eldorado hotel & spa eldoradohotel.com
el farol restaurant elfarolsantafe.com
el rancho de las golondrinas golondrinas.org
el rey court elreycourt.com
four seasons resort rancho encantado fourseasons.com/santafe
gerald peters gallery gpgallery.com ghost ranch ghostranch.org
hacienda del cerezo haciendadelcerezo.com
hacienda dona andrea haciendadonaandrea.com
hilton santa fe buffalo thunder hiltonbuffalothunder.com
hilton santa fe historic plaza hilton.com
hotel chimayo de santa fe hotelchimayo.com
hotel santa fe hotelsantafe.com
hotel st. francis hotelstfrancis.com
hyde memorial state park emnrd.state.nm.us
inn and spa at loretto hotelloretto.com
inn on the alameda innonthealameda.com
la fonda on the plaza lafondasantafe.com
la posada de santa fe laposadadesantafe.com
la mesita ranch estate lamesitaranchestate.com
log river ranch logriverranch.com
loretto chapel lorettochapel.com
museum of international folk art internationalfolkart.org
Venues
neptune event space santafewedding.love
ojo caliente mineral springs resort & spa ojocaliente.ojospa.com
rancho de chavez ranchodechavez.com
rancho manzana ranchomanzana.com
restaurant martin restaurantmartin.com
rosewood inn of the anasazi rosewoodhotels.com/anasazi
santa fe botanical garden santafebotanicalgarden.org
santa fe country club santafecountryclub.com
santa fe opera house santafeopera.org
site santa fe sitesantafe.org
the chapel of our lady of guadalupe santuariodeguadalupesantafe.com
the club at las campanas theclubatlascampanas.com
the compound restaurant compoundrestaurant.com
the inn of the five graces fivegraces.com
the lodge at santa fe lodgeatsantafe.com
the parador paradorsantafe.com
BISHOP’S LODGE
Settled more than 150 years ago by Bishop Jean Baptiste Lamy, this iconic Santa Fe landmark has undergone a sensitive restoration to preserve its distinctive Southwestern heritage for the next generation. Explore our vibrant culture of discovery and expression through nature-driven adventures, visual arts, ancient healing arts, culinary journeys and memorable celebrations. Set on 317 secluded acres which border on Santa Fe National Forest, the splendor of the New Mexico mountains is the perfect natural backdrop for memorable proposals, elopements, weddings, milestone celebrations and memorable gatherings. Venues at Bishop’s Lodge are as unique as they are varied. Ranging from a historic chapel to a grand hall with stone fireplace. You’ll be sure to take home treasured memories of meaningful time spent with those most important to you.
venue specs
outside catering
outside
guest
EL RANCHO DE LAS GOLONDRINAS
El Rancho de las Golondrinas (The Ranch of the Swallows) a historic rancho and now a living history museum, was strategically located on the Camino Real, the Royal Road that extended from Mexico City to Santa Fe. The ranch provided goods for trade and was a place where the caravans that plied the road would stop on their journey coming from or going to Santa Fe. It was a paraje, an official rest stop for travelers, and was even mentioned by the great military leader and governor, Don Juan Bautista de Anza, when he stopped here with his expeditionary force in 1780. El Rancho de las Golondrinas, located on 200 acres in a rural farming valley just south of Santa Fe, New Mexico, strives to maintain examples of life during the period when Spain ruled in the southwestern portion of the North and most of the Central American continent. The museum opened in 1972 and is dedicated to the history, heritage and culture of 18th and 19th century New Mexico. Original buildings on the site date from the early 1700s.
334 Los Pinos Road, Santa Fe | 505.471.2261 | golondrinas.org
venue specs
outside catering Yes
outside alcohol No
bridal suite Yes
guest accommodations No
pet friendly No
price range
$2000 - $3500
coordinator required No
ELDORADO HOTEL
Eldorado Hotel & Spa is an unique AAA Four-Diamond-rated Santa Fe hotel that shares the story of Eldorado, the search for the lost city of gold, with a modern twist. Located just steps away from the historic Santa Fe Plaza, the thrill of discovery is met with true reward, celebrating centuries of tradition and culture in a bold new expression of design and creativity. Paying homage to the hotel’s namesake, exchange vows in La Capilla de Oro, The Chapel of Gold, featuring a simplistic and modern design with gold elements sought by Spanish explorers in their search for Eldorado. The chapel seats 150 guests and offers a bridal suite and dramatic vestibule entrance. Another ceremony site is the Roof Top Presidential Balcony with sweeping views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and city’s renowned downtown. For your reception, step into the largest ballroom in Santa Fe, the Eldorado Grand Ballroom, which can seat up to 500 guests.
309 West San Francisco Street, Santa Fe | 505.983.5700 | eldoradohotel.com
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FOUR SEASONS RESORT RANCHO ENCANTADO SANTA FE
Conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown Santa Fe on 57 pristine acres with endless sky for a ceiling and magnificent open spaces, Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado offers a one-of-kind luxury getaway in the heart of New Mexico. The 65-room resort combines the service excellence of Four Seasons – a spa featuring regionally-inspired treatments, a restaurant showcasing local influences and ingredients, exclusive access to adventure and nature – with the intimacy of a boutique hotel. With snow-capped Sangre de Cristo Mountains and sun-drenched mesas of the Rio Grande River valley as the backdrop, Monte Vista Terrace is the perfect outdoor venue for large weddings with views overlooking the valley and embraced by mountains that delicately change color with the sun. After your vows, move inside to the Aspen Ballroom and enjoy world-class dining from the hotel’s culinary team. From rehearsal dinners to I dos to farewell brunches, Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado can do it all for your big day!
198 State Road 592, Santa Fe | 505.946.5700 | fourseasons.com/santafe
HOTEL ST. FRANCIS
Widely regarded as the oldest hotel in Santa Fe, Hotel St. Francis offers a seamless blend of contemporary styling and historic inspiration. The hotel features hand-crafted furnishings and authentic artisan touches reminiscent of Santa Fe’s early Franciscan heritage. Located steps away from the historic Santa Fe Plaza, Hotel St. Francis offers guests access to the city’s most prominent attractions including the Palace of the Governors, the Miraculous Staircase in the Loretto Chapel, and Artist Row of Canyon Road. The property features Santa Fe’s premier cocktail bar, Secreto Lounge, renowned for its award-winning “Garden-to-Glass” libations, the Gruet Tasting Room, offering premium sparkling wines and cocktails, and Market Steer Steakhouse, serving American fare with a distinctly New Mexican twist. The property offers the grand lobby, a space with iconic accents providing a unique setting for intimate weddings and receptions. Smaller groups can also congregate in the Gruet Santa Fe Tasting Room, Secreto Lounge, or the covered Loggia patio during the warmer months.
210 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe | 505.983.5700 | hotelstfrancis.com
venue specs
outside catering No
outside alcohol No
bridal suite Yes
guest accommodations Yes
rentals included Tables, chairs and china
# of events per day One
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Nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at the end of the Santa Fe Trail and ideally located in the heart of Santa Fe, the Inn and Spa at Loretto is just one block from the historic Santa Fe Plaza galleries, museums, boutiques and restaurants. As an architectural recreation of the famous Taos Pueblo, the Inn and Spa at Loretto provides a magnificent backdrop for your extraordinary wedding, while the staff takes pride in providing an unforgettable experience and flawless execution of events large and small. Whether you envision understated elegance, ultimate sophistication or a true New Mexican fiesta, the venue’s team is committed to personalizing an experience with attention to detail and personalized service. Tie the knot at the famed Loretto Chapel before seamlessly transitioning to the Inn and Spa at Loretto for your reception. With several ballrooms to choose from including a stunning Sculpture Garden, your wedding is guaranteed to be as unique as you are.
LOG RIVER RANCH
Log River Ranch is a beautiful mountain ranch wedding and event venue located in Northern New Mexico, that serves couples from all over. This gorgeous 40-acre property is situated along the banks of the Rio Chama.
Located just 4 miles south of the historic town of Chama, NM, Log River Ranch offers couples multiple sites for a charming, outdoor ceremony, followed by a reception in the rustic, timber-framed barn. Also on the property is a one of a kind 5,500 sq ft log cabin built along the bank of the river. The cabin can sleep 10-14, and is available to rent as well, encouraging a longer, intimate wedding event. Log River Ranch is family owned and operated, so you can expect nothing short of exceptional service and care with your wedding day.
16510 Hwy 84, Chama | 575.209.0589 | logriverranch.com
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ROSEWOOD INN OF THE ANASAZI
Set in the heart of New Mexico’s capital, the Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi is situated just steps from the city’s galleries, shops, museums and the historic Santa Fe Plaza. The luxury boutique hotel features 58 guest rooms, five junior suites with private balconies and one special Anasazi Suite. Guest room interiors reflect a modern, sophisticated aesthetic while still celebrating the hotel’s Southwestern spirit, offering traditional wooden ceilings and fireplaces in all the rooms. For an intimate wedding, discover the beauty and heritage of the Rosewood Inn. Filled with the colors of the Southwest, Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi offers couples an elegant, modern take on pueblo life as the setting for their I dos. Natural sunlight floods the Library through large windows adding a glow to your vows. As the fire flickers in the background, exchange heartfelt words in front of the inviting Kiva fireplace surrounded by up to 50 of your closest family and friends.
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