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Bridal Elegance by Darlene is having a Veteran’s Day Sale on November 11, 2009. They are having a designer sample sale on recently discontinued gowns. This one day only sale features discounted gowns by some of the nation’s most prestigious gown designers. Designer gowns by Sottero and Midgley, Anjolique, Moonlight & Jasmine are 30% – 50% off. Don’t miss the opportunity to to pick up designer gowns at a discounted price! Click here to register for this free event.

Gown by Maggie Sottero
Sale details:
Veteran’s Day Sale
November 11, 2009 -One Day Only
10:00am – 8:00pm
Bridal Elegance by Darlene
4100 Menual Blvd NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110
For more info call 505-830-2110 or click here.
Thank you to all who attended the Great Diamond Dash Bridal Show on Sunday, October 18, 2009! Join us at our upcoming bridal shows:
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Hyatt Regency Downtown
Albuquerque, NM
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Hilton Santa Fe Resort & Spa at Buffalo Thunder
Santa Fe, NM
All Photos by Kevin’s Photography
Great Diamond Dash Cake by Chef Michael Cakes
DJ Services by DJ Cypher Unlimited

Gowns provided by Bridal Elegance by Darlene

Hair & Makeup by Perfect Image

Men’s Formalwear provided by Mr. Tux



Diamond Jewelry for the Great Diamond Dash provided by Romero Jewelers


NM Marriages First were giving brides the opportunity to complete a free marriage class to have their marriage license fee waived.
Getting Prepared for a Bridal Fair
A free one hour class before the Great Diamond Dash Bridal Show.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
11:30am – 12:30pm
Price: FREE
Hyatt Regency Downtown
330 Tijeras NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
This free one hour class brought to you by the New Mexico Wedding Professionals (NMWP) will help you get prepared for the same-day Bridal Show on October 18, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Downtown. You will learn how to get the most of your bridal fair shopping experience. Come equipped with questions! Snacks will be provided by the Hyatt.
You will also have the opportunity to check in early for the bridal show so that way you can avoid the registration lines.


Photo by Kevin's Photography
Our 3rd Annual Client Appreciation Event was a fantastic evening! Thank you for all who attended!
A Special Thanks to the Following:
Casa Rondenda Winery
Lucky Boyz Limousines
Classic Party Rentals
Albuquerque Dove Release
Chef’s Elegant Catering
Elva Marie’s Fine Paper
Smile ‘n Say Chocolate
Kevin’s Photography
ABC Cake Shop
Rio Sandia Morgans
Cello Classico
Savon Cash and Carry Flowers
All Photos by Kevin’s Photography







What a fabulous luncheon today! We held our 2nd Santa Fe Wedding Guild luncheon today at the Courtyard by Marriott in Santa Fe. We brought together 40 local wedding businesses for lunch, networking, and education on current wedding trends. Thank you to our event sponsors:
Sandi Ludescher, Ya Gotta Have Harp!
Courtyard by Marriott, Santa Fe
Photos will be posted soon from the luncheon, courtesy of Consuelo Pineda Photography. Check back soon…
Our Client Appreciation Event is scheduled for this upcoming Tuesday, September 15th to be held at Casa Rondena Winery from 6:00-8:00pm. This event is designed for wedding related businesses to come together for networking and for us at Perfect Wedding Guide to show them our appreciation to their dedication in the wedding industry. With over 100 businesses in attendance, we are sure to have a great time! We also emailed out a survey to brides asking them what vendors provided them with the Best Customer Service, gave them the Best First Impression, were involved in serving the Community, and provided them with an Unforgettable Experience…those businesses will be given their awards at the event! We also want to recognize several businesses that have been with the Perfect Wedding Guide since our debut in 2002. Stay tuned to see photos from the event, event sponsors, the winners of the awards, and more…
Last Wednesday we had a wonderful wedding guild luncheon with fellow industry leaders. We hosted the event at Sheraton Uptown and over 50 wedding businesses attended. In addition, we invited local brides to come and share with us their wedding planning experiences. What a great way to network, share wedding experiences, and find out from local brides how we can improve our services to our clients.
A special thanks to the following:
Classic Party Rentals- Provided us with linens and chairs
Sandi Ludescher- Provided us with her beautiful harp music
Sheraton Uptown- Provided us with the venue, food and centerpieces
Fizelwink Photography- Provided photography
A Personalized Affair- Provided us with all the beautiful centerpieces
E Designs Confection Buffet- Brought the chocolate box samples
All photos courtesy of Fizelwink Photography




A special thanks to all the businesses that brought gifts for the brides. They include:
ABC Cake Shop
Albuquerque Florist
Awakened Weddings
Buca di Beppo
Cities of Gold
Consuelo Pineda Photography
E Designs Confection Buffet
Elva Marie’s Fine Paper
Just Wanna Dance
Lizelle Travel
Lose Weight, Feel Great
Perfect Image
Rio Sandia Morgans Carriage Service
Sandi Ludescher, Ya Gotta Have Harp
Sandia Casino
Sonya Cogan Photography

Tomorrow, we are hosting our Albuquerque Wedding Guild luncheon. This is a quarterly luncheon that we host to bring together local businesses to share ideas, network, and learn how to improve our businesses to better serve our current brides. At this particular luncheon, we have asked recently engaged couples to come share their wedding planning experience with us…and we’re very excited to hear what they have to say!
If you’re a local business marketing for weddings come join us! If you’re engaged and want to come share with us, then head on over! All of our guest couples will receive gift boxes filled with free gifts, samples, coupons, and gift certificates and they will also have lunch on us – as our way of saying thanks.
Date: Wednesday, July 22nd
Location: Sheraton Uptown (Menaul & Louisiana)
Time: 11:30-1:00pm
We will post photos and details of the luncheon shortly after. So stay tuned…
Below are some photographs taken at the Santa Fe Wedding Guild Luncheon at the La Fonda Hotel on June 30, 2009. All photographs are courtesy of Ginger Russell Photography.









