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| Beautiful fountain just outside the ballroom at La Fonda |
Santa Fe is a romantic city. What a wonderful place to fall
in love and then return to tie the knot.
With its romantic charm and recent approval of same-sex
marriage licenses, Santa Fe continues to be a
top city of choice for destination weddings. Now more than ever, couples from
around the world are flocking to this artistic city for a wedding with a
southwestern twist.
Below is a sampling of the destination’s authentic
wedding offerings and specialty venues:
Couples are invited to celebrate their special day with
Eldorado Hotel & Spa’s Halona Wedding Experience. The hotel’s
Anasazi ballroom and spectacular pavilion serve as two special spaces for
wedding receptions. For couples with up to 200 guests, prices start at $110 per
person (not including bride and groom) and include champagne and sparkling
water passed upon arrival and a grand selection of canapés, signature displays,
carving stations and more. Additionally, as a bonus of the package, bride
and groom will receive a romantic two-night stay in a suite with fireplace. For
more information, visit www.eldoradohotel.com
or call 505-995-4527.
Located minutes from downtown Santa Fe’s historic plaza and
offering a wide range of activities catering to all gay, lesbian and hetero
travelers, the resort, which is celebrating nearly 100 years of operation,
welcomes couples to experience an original Santa Fe wedding with the Special
95th Anniversary Wedding Package. Starting at $995, this package
includes a two-night stay in deluxe suite for the couple, one bottle of
Heritage wine and chocolate covered strawberries upon arrival in room, one-hour
chapel rental, champagne toast celebration for up to 10 people (outside of the
Bishop Lamy chapel) and a choice of a horseback ride for two or a 50-minute
couples massage. For more information, visit www.bishopslodge.com or call
505-819-4022. Package is available through September 30, 2014.
In addition to packages offered by the city’s hotels, Santa
Fe also offers culturally-rich venues for couples to utilize on their special
day. Listed below are a selection of spaces visitors can choose from.
La Posada de Santa Fe’s opulent wedding venues merge
Southwestern style with modern services and historic charm to craft a unique
experience for every participant and guest. Whether couples are planning a
lavish reception for 200-plus guests or a more intimate ceremony and
celebration, the resort’s expert wedding and event planning team is ready to
help with every detail. Visitors can choose to celebrate outdoors on the
Lawn Court or host an intimate event in one of the hotel’s smaller function
spaces. For more information, visit www.laposadadesantafe.comor call 505-954-9618.
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| Santa Fe is filled with beautiful churches and chapels. |
Complete with a unique altar screen designed by one of New
Mexico's most famous artists, Charlie Carillo, this adobe-style chapel can
comfortably seat up to 45 guests and has the convenience of a nearby ballroom,
perfect for a reception. The chapel is located at the Lodge at Santa Fe and
hotel rooms are located on-property. For more information, visit www.lodgeatsantafe.com.
With more than 12,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor space,
an expert wedding staff, renowned cuisine from an award-winning chef, and a
world-class spa, The Inn and Spa at Loretto offers couples a distinct wedding
experience only found in the friendly confines of Santa Fe. In addition, the
Inn is home to the historic Loretto Chapel, a Gothic style chapel built
in 1876 and features 150-year-old stained glass windows, an elaborate Italian
altar and vaulted ceilings. For more information, visit www.innatloretto.com.
La Fonda offers couples a variety of intimate and charming
spaces for their special day. Guests can choose from an array of spaces for an
authentic southwestern wedding experience, including the La Terraza Room, offering
breathtaking views of the St. Francis Cathedral Basilica and the Sangre de
Cristo Mountains, the New Mexico Room, a colorful, historic room,
replete with rich architectural touches, such as a hand-carved beamed ceiling
and tin and glass chandeliers and the Santa Fe Room, a smaller jewel,
which boasts classic Santa Fe design elements such as a 25′ high cathedral ceiling,
hammered tin chandeliers and a carved tile wood-burning fireplace. For more
information, visit www.lafondasantafe.com.
At Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado, newlyweds to be can
choose from a selection of beautiful spaces for their special day. The Aspen
Ballroom offers elevated ceilings, a stone fireplace and beautiful décor
for wedding receptions, while the Piñon Private Dining Room is a more
elegant space designed for intimate pre-wedding celebrations. Additional spaces
include vibrant outdoor terraces and garden areas for more casual receptions.
For more information, visit www.fourseasons.com/santafe/
or call 505-946-5700.
For more detailed information about resources, locations,
and planning a wedding in Santa Fe, please visit http://santafe.org/Visiting_Santa_Fe/Weddings/index.html
or www.santafe.org for additional
information on packages, savings specials and all Santa Fe has to offer.
Photos Copyright: Elizabeth R. Rose
Information courtesy: Santa Fe CVB
Information courtesy: Santa Fe CVB
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