New Mexico Wedding Magazine » New Mexico’s Chic & Hip Online Wedding Magazine!

Masthead header
  • From the Archives:


  • With interviews, podcasts, tips, trends, videos, and lot's more... we've got so much to offer and plenty more to come! If you are a wedding professional, or have a business that is beneficial to brides (Etsy, D.I.Y. supplies, etc..), please fill out our quick inquiry form to receive our special introductory rates and become one of our fabulous sponsors!  Advertise. For a limited time, receive a 15% off discount by using promo code PROMO15

     

Love Is Sweet: Free Bridal Shower Printables

I am so excited to bring you
a big project we’ve been working on! In collaboration with Simplistic Studio out of Hobbs, NM, we are pleased to announce that we are offering a FREE set of bridal shower party printables that were designed exclusively for New Mexico Wedding Magazine! YAY!!! These watercolor style “Love is Sweet” printables are so pretty and practical, we know you’ll love using them for your party!  Just click on the link below, then print, cut and craft!  Free Bridal Shower Printables: Love is Sweet

New Mexico Wedding Magazine LOVES sharing resources, inspiration and ideas for all of your weddings needs. Staying true to that, We are featuring these pretty party printables in a beautiful styled photo shoot featuring photos by Courtney Miller Photography and the creative work of Orange September, an event company. We also had the wonderful contributions of accessories, desserts, flowers and venue by Red Rock RoseFavors by LaurenCake FetishThe Flower Shop at Nob Hill, and Casas de Suenos Old Town Historic Inn! It was a lot of fun working on this inspirational styled shoot in collaboration with these fantastic, local New Mexico buisnesses. A big THANK YOU goes out to these vendors who made our free printables and the styled shoot possible! There was a lot of time, dedication and hard work put in by these wedding pro’s and I couldn’t be more enthusiastic in recommending any of them for your event and wedding needs! Please be sure to click on the links to find out more about these wonderful partners that made this possible!

FreeBridalShowerPrintable

Free-Bridal-Shower-Printables-Love-is-Sweet

Free Bridal Shower Printables: Love is Sweet

Photos Courtney Miller PhotographyStyling & Coordinating Orange September, an event company/ Printables Simplistic StudioVenue Casa de Suenos Old Town Historic Inn/ Desserts Favors by Lauren/ Cupcakes Cake Fetish/ Vintage Wedding Prop Rentals Red Rock Rose/ Flowers The Flower Shop at Nob Hill /Modeling Jherica Martinez.

Copyright NewMexicoWeddingMagazine.com. All rights reserved

 

May 17, 2013 - 1:44 pm

Orange September, an event company - All so beautiful. Thank you New Mexico Wedding Magazine for providing a wonderful resource and showcasing various talents around the state.

May 17, 2013 - 1:03 am

Debbie Stuart - Awesome!

Stephen & Nancy’s Farm Chic Wedding

Stephen and Nancy’s vision for a simply splendid  farm chic wedding came to life with a little dash of D.I.Y. and a big dose of help from the amazing staff at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Along with gorgeous photos by Kim Jackson Photography, Nancy gives us a closer look by sharing some of the details from her special day.
Los Poblanos Albuquerque Wedding

Location
We were married at the spectacular Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm. We couldn’t think of a more perfect place to celebrate, especially since I am the Inn Manager, and Stephen is the manager of The Farm Shop. This is one of the few places on earth where you can get married at your place of work! We felt very lucky to have this all fall into place.
Flowers
This was a no brainer – Los Poblanos is covered with flowers of all colors, shapes and sizes. I wanted to stick with the farm look, rather than really formal arrangements. Since I’m lucky to work here, I secured two rows of the farm to plant hundreds of marigolds – my favorite flower. We used them to make garlands in the weeks before the wedding, and hung them to dry in the barn. Some of our friends surprised us and tucked a few marigolds into the harness of Colorado, the darling mini mule (yes – donkey+horse) that was in our wedding.
Dress
At the time, my mother was living in Shanghai. They have fantastic tailors there, so I clipped a bunch of pictures and had my dress made there! If it was up to me, I would have had a really colorful and patterned dress. But mom said no. So I went with a double sided champagne silk – I’ve never been a big poofy white dress kinda girl. Also, I feel it’s unfair to have to commit to just one dress for a wedding weekend. I changed after the ceremony to a fun party dress, and had two others picked out for the rehearsal and brunch the day after.

Decor
I’m very much a fan of crafting and DIY. Martha Stewart was instrumental in helping me come up with ideas and crafts. I could have crafted one million more things, but at some point I had to call it quits (sadly). We had so much fun with big crafting parties before the wedding – a great way to hang out with friends and have everyone’s help with the projects. It meant so much to have my friends join in on the fun once a week – they were such troopers, and it was great to catch up with everyone.


Colors
This was tough for us, as we are both artists and love colors. All colors. So we just used a little bit of everything, kept it simple and aimed  for a “Farmy Chic” look that would fit in at Los Poblanos.
Los Poblanos Wedding

Los Poblanos Wedding
Music
The groundskeeper who has worked at the Inn for over 30 years happens to have a mariachi band – so we hired him for the ceremony. SO much fun! The reception was a little tricky. We aren’t fans of the typical DJ’d dancefloor wedding, but it was the best option for diverse music and an easy evening

Event Coordinator
Ashley Armstrong is the Director of Events at Los Poblanos, and she went above and beyond helping me with every single little detail. She was, hands down, the most important and instrumental person that helped me get the wedding logistics together. She is truly an inspiration.


Cake & Catering
We both have a major sweet tooth, so the idea of choosing just.one.cake was so intimidating. Ashley created the cake of our dreams with three flavors, we ordered Indian sweets (my favorite dessert) from a local restaurant, as well as the famous Los Poblanos vanilla bean caramels and housemade chocolates. Catering was also a no brainer. Chef Jonathan and his team are the most talented I have ever come across. Fresh ingredients from local farms and growers, the best organic produce, a creative menu – plus a cake MADE by the Director of Events: I agree with our guests when they said this is the best food they’ve ever had.

Advice for brides to be
Stay calm! We had one of those classic NM storms happen about 30 minutes before the ceremony. And when I say storm, I mean gale force winds and some sort of desert tsunami. But – it stopped after 20 minutes, the sky cleared, and we had a beautiful afternoon again. If you are calm and rational, you’ll enjoy the day even more. Also – talk to your friends and family. The endless wedding planning and details need to stop after a certain point. Kick back, relax, and spend some time with the people who came to visit you! This was the best weekend of our lives – my husband and I wish we could do this every year! 

The team at Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm was just the best. I know I am biased, but I am so thankful to my co-workers, the owners and my boss for making this such a special event. Biased, again, but we truly know how to make a wedding memorable and special here. The magic of New Mexico and Los Poblanos creates a truly unforgettable experience.

Photos Kim Jackson Photography/ Venue Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm

Copyright NewMexicoWeddingMagazine.com. All rights reserved

May 17, 2013 - 1:23 pm

Penny Rembe - I’m just sorry all the events and special touches weren’t in the wonderful, colorful article.
While Nancy was in Shanghai she bought scarves of many colors to put on the backs of all the women’s chairs for the cool evening. There was a clever idea for the guest book too. It was the most fun, unique wedding I have ever been too. Penny Teresa Eason Rembe.

May 16, 2013 - 8:00 am

Rosemary Kinyanjui - It was the most wonderful wedding I’ve ever been too – especially because it was our daughter and her lovely husband! But also -the magic of Los Poblanos was irreplaceable. Just fabulous – for a three day wedding event, one couldn’t have it at a better place. Hopefully, we will be able to celebrate an anniversary – farm chic style at LP! x

Before You Say “I Do”

Today’s post comes to us from makeup artist, Genica Lee.

Wedding season is upon us yet again, and for all you beautiful brides-to-be that means decision time. What dress will make me look ten pounds lighter? What cake will be delicious yet gluten-free, fat-free and vegan? What hairstyle will not make me look like a bubblehead? Who can do my makeup without making me look like a drag queen? The decisions are endless, and often lead to STRESS…which can be a bride’s worst enemy. As a makeup artist who has worked with brides for the last decade, I would like to offer a few tips to help you get through your wedding looking like the flawless flower you are.

First and foremost, RELAX! Stress can lead to some nasty breakouts as well as breakdowns. The best thing you as a bride can do is take a deep breath and take the time to soak up the love you found (which I am assuming gives The Notebooks’ Noah and Ally a run for their money). During the weeks and months leading up to your wedding, take time for yourself. Whether it is a massage, walk on the Bosque, dinner with girlfriends, or whatever else will melt your troubles away. Your final moments as a single woman are ending, and it is not a bad thing to want to enjoy spending time with the most important person in your life – YOU.

Now let us talk makeup! I have always been a fan of natural beauty, and I firmly stand by the rule that less is more! Go with an enhanced natural makeup look as seen in the example provided. Keep it simple and do not overdo it with too much eye makeup. With just a little drama to the eyes, some soft pink lips and cheeks…you will look like you, and your better half will not be scared away. Remember to hydrate your skin by drinking plenty of water, and if you are planning a facial, make sure your skin has a good week to recover before your wedding. To get ideas for your makeup, explore pictures in magazines and social media sites like Pinterest. Send your favorites to your makeup artist ensuring you both are on the same page. Get plenty of rest before your big day and make sure to eat a good breakfast the morning of as well.

Finally, the most important factor – have fun! I often observe brides that are caught up with the idea that every little detail of their wedding must be perfect. While we all strive for perfection in life, it should never be at the cost of enjoying our precious moments and having FUN. So, if certain things do not go as planned, refer to my first tip in this article and remember the guests at your wedding will not remember how perfectly the centerpieces were arranged, but they WILL remember how relaxed and happy you looked floating down the aisle!

Check out more from Genica over on Facebook: Genica Lee Makeup Artist

Copyright NewMexicoWeddingMagazine.com. All rights reserved

Lighting Ideas for your Wedding

Lighting plays a huge role in helping to create the ambiance for a wedding. I’ve seen places go from ok to fabulous with the addition of a well thought out lighting scheme. From the soft glow of candles on a table, to the use of luminarias on a pathway, a good lighting plan can help amp up your decor and set the mood for a wonderful wedding. Here are a few suggestions on how to tackle a lighting plan that will work for you.

  • Decide on the overall feel you would like to create. Whether rustic and earthy, or modern and elegant, the theme of your wedding will help dictate the design elements of your lighting scheme.
  • Look at the lighting of your space from top to bottom. Make a list of the fixed lighting that is already a part of your venue. This is important because you may need to work with and around what is already there.
  • List any problem areas you may need to address and make sure to jot down possible solutions such as  fluorescent lighting fixtures, etc.
  • Make another list with the lighting you want to add to your venue including ceiling, walls, tables, floors, and any special spot lighting for features or decor you would like to highlight. Ceiling lighting options can include things like string lights, hanging lanterns, chandeliers, paper lanterns and more. Table options can include candles in glass hurricanes, tapers candlesticks, floating candles, votives, and luminarias.

If you are having a mostly D.I.Y. wedding, event design and coordinators such as Vicki with Orange September can provide you with ‘a la cart consulting services to help you come up with a beautiful and workable lighting plan. If you’re looking for ways to completely transform a space with lighting, the work of Celine Wiseley with Ocassion Services & Events is endlessly stunning! I also love all of the gorgeous architectural uplighting options available from Chris at Cutmaster Music out of Albuquerque. He has a great selection of DJ packages that include a variety of lighting choices including lit monograms!

Check out some of the pictures below for inspiration and be sure to follow our Pinterest board on wedding lighting for more!

Albuquerque Wedding Santa Fe Wedding Reception Table Lighting

Pretty Wedding Tent Lighting
Albuquerque Wedding or Santa Fe Wedding Paper Lantern

Photo Credits: Whitney Werts + Emily Baker CreativeCedarwood WeddingsCheryl MinhThe Event Company/ Colonial EventsThe Event Company/ Axioo.

Copyright NewMexicoWeddingMagazine.com. All rights reserved.