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I guess this is going to be a little bit like a blog.
But finding the perfect venue for a miniscule March wedding isn't going to be easy.
We've decided to think local first and then start looking at other states.
Fortunately there are alot of likely looking places in New mexico for weddings. Since it's going to be so small, about 20-25 people alltogether, I want the wedding to be really high quality, really classy, and with a spectaular setting. I guess I'm a bit worried that it won't feel enough like a wedding, which is a stupid thing to worry about.
Anyway...
First off was Sunrise Springs spa and retreat. It's got lots of spring-fed ponds and water features with a venue looking over the ponds called the moonhouse which would have been the perfect size. It sounded and looked very promising online. I stopped by on monday and it would be a very nice place to get married... in August. Most of the appeal comes from the lovely old weeping willows draped over the ponds. Somehow I don't think it'll be as appealing in the late winter. Also the venue, the moonhouse, was far too ... roughhewn for me. It didn't exude the sort of quality I wanted. Basically I was highly unimpressed. Besides my grandmother couldn't navigate the rough stone steps. This one goes in the NO pile.
Next was Bishop's Lodge Ranch and Resort, a really popular place for weddings. I visted there yesterday on my way back from looking at houses. Again, it would be a lovely and elegant place for a summer, fall, or late spring wedding with great outdoor locations. But for a small winter wedding I was interested in the Bishop's chapel. I probably should have looked around more and gotten the key for the chapel, but I just didn't 'feel' it there, if you know what I mean? The outside of the chapel seemed kinda shabby. With all the lovely flowers in bloom it looked picturesque and charming in an old west/new mexican kind of way. But without the flowers the outside would have a view of all those mechanical bits of the hotel that I could hear so very clearly. I didn't look at the inside lounge I was interested in, so I really should go back. All in all, this venue goes in the Probably Not pile.
Our next top choices are in Taos, and I'm not sure when I can go see them since we're leaving this weekend for Colorado for a 9 day trip. I'm feeling really good about them, though. Here are the websites:
Adobe Adobes Rental homes, we're interested in the Casa Bella Vida. He likes it since he found the info, and I think getting married in the living room by the fireplace and the window could be really perfect.
Pics of the house
another top place in Taos is the El Monte Sagrado Eco-Spa. We could get married in front of their indoor waterfall, or in their salon with a great view behind us.
We've decided to think local first and then start looking at other states.
Fortunately there are alot of likely looking places in New mexico for weddings. Since it's going to be so small, about 20-25 people alltogether, I want the wedding to be really high quality, really classy, and with a spectaular setting. I guess I'm a bit worried that it won't feel enough like a wedding, which is a stupid thing to worry about.
Anyway...
First off was Sunrise Springs spa and retreat. It's got lots of spring-fed ponds and water features with a venue looking over the ponds called the moonhouse which would have been the perfect size. It sounded and looked very promising online. I stopped by on monday and it would be a very nice place to get married... in August. Most of the appeal comes from the lovely old weeping willows draped over the ponds. Somehow I don't think it'll be as appealing in the late winter. Also the venue, the moonhouse, was far too ... roughhewn for me. It didn't exude the sort of quality I wanted. Basically I was highly unimpressed. Besides my grandmother couldn't navigate the rough stone steps. This one goes in the NO pile.
Next was Bishop's Lodge Ranch and Resort, a really popular place for weddings. I visted there yesterday on my way back from looking at houses. Again, it would be a lovely and elegant place for a summer, fall, or late spring wedding with great outdoor locations. But for a small winter wedding I was interested in the Bishop's chapel. I probably should have looked around more and gotten the key for the chapel, but I just didn't 'feel' it there, if you know what I mean? The outside of the chapel seemed kinda shabby. With all the lovely flowers in bloom it looked picturesque and charming in an old west/new mexican kind of way. But without the flowers the outside would have a view of all those mechanical bits of the hotel that I could hear so very clearly. I didn't look at the inside lounge I was interested in, so I really should go back. All in all, this venue goes in the Probably Not pile.
Our next top choices are in Taos, and I'm not sure when I can go see them since we're leaving this weekend for Colorado for a 9 day trip. I'm feeling really good about them, though. Here are the websites:
Adobe Adobes Rental homes, we're interested in the Casa Bella Vida. He likes it since he found the info, and I think getting married in the living room by the fireplace and the window could be really perfect.
Pics of the house
another top place in Taos is the El Monte Sagrado Eco-Spa. We could get married in front of their indoor waterfall, or in their salon with a great view behind us.
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