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Updated Mar 06, 202514 Unique Santa Fe Wedding Venues to Swoon Over
Celebrate your big day in Santa Fe.
by Megan Lierley
Updated Jan 30, 2024
If your dream wedding features adobe, cozy kiva fireplaces and endless natural beauty, we think you'll fall in love with New Mexico wedding venues—specifically those in beautiful Santa Fe. Santa Fe sits in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, where you can hike in the fall or ski in the winter if you want to turn your wedding day into a full-on getaway for you and your guests. For a memorable wedding filled with Southwestern charm, check out all that these Santa Fe wedding venues have to offer.
La Fonda on the Plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico
If you're looking for authentic New Mexican architecture and style, La Fonda on the Plaza will be hard to top. Vibrant decor, handcrafted furniture and original artwork create a one-of-a-kind interior. Just outside, you'll find stunning views of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Perhaps one of La Fonda's best selling points, its packages include a complimentary wedding planner. The venue can accommodate over 300 guests, with a wide variety of budget-accommodating packages. La Fonda on the Plaza also has 180 guest rooms and suites, so you can make this beautiful venue your single stop for an idyllic wedding weekend.
Eldorado Hotel & Spa in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Set amidst the natural beauty of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains is Eldorado Hotel & Spa. With multiple event spaces to choose from and the ability to host more than 300 guests, there is something for every couple at Eldorado Hotel & Spa. Host your ceremony and cocktail hour on the rooftop deck with stunning mountain views, and move to the grand ballroom for dinner and dancing. For religious ceremonies, couples have the option to say their vows in the venue's new wedding chapel, La Capilla de Oro. Couples can mix and match indoor and outdoor spaces to create the Santa Fe wedding of your dreams.
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Inn and Spa at Loretto in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Nestled in the heart of the Santa Fe plaza, The Inn and Spa at Loretto is perfectly situated for a dreamy wedding under the starry New Mexico sky. You and up to 300 guests will enjoy scenic mountain views and an unbeatable location. Consider having your ceremony on the inn's rooftop, and from there, either dine al fresco or in the Tesuque Ballroom. Couples rave about the venue's food, especially if you're looking for New Mexican cuisine.
Bishop's Lodge in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Bishop's Lodge is an iconic 1920s ranch resort and Santa Fe wedding venue situated on 317 acres in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. With deep respect for the property's rich history, it incorporates original design with luxury features throughout its accommodations, grounds and amenities. The lodge itself features traditional New Mexico-style architecture, surrounded by lush green fields and mountains. If natural beauty is your preferred wedding day backdrop, you're likely to fall in love with Bishop's Lodge. The venue can accommodate over 300 guests in its indoor and outdoor event spaces.
El Rancho de las Golondrinas in Santa Fe, New Mexico
If you're looking for rustic chic in a dreamy natural setting, look no further than El Rancho de las Golondrinas. Nestled amongst rustic adobe, hundred-year-old cottonwood trees, streams and ponds, El Rancho de las Golondrinas offers multiple outdoor ceremony and reception locations. If your guest list is ever-growing, don't worry: this affordable wedding venue can accommodate over 300 guests. Also a living history museum dedicated to the history, heritage and culture of 18th and 19th century New Mexico, this venue is overflowing with intrigue and New Mexican pride.
Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe in Santa Fe, New Mexico
If you're hoping to blend grand opulence with classic New Mexico, you should definitely take a peek at The Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe. With multiple outdoor ceremony spaces to choose from, you can tie the knot under the stars with just your beloved or up to 150 guests. From there, move into the ballroom, where you'll enjoy floor-to-ceiling windows featuring mountain views. Couples who have gotten married at The Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado rave about the food, service and intimacy of the hotel's location. Plus, if yours is a destination wedding, your guests will have a short walk home to their luxurious hotel accommodations.
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Old Llama Ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico
This Santa Fe wedding venue features an open-air barn that's available for weddings between May and September. The family-run Old Llama Ranch also features five casitas which can house your wedding party and closest loved ones for the entire weekend, along with a pool, fire pits, ping pong and more. This is also a popular spot for destination bachelorette parties.
Inn of the Turquoise Bear in Santa Fe, New Mexico
A unique and historic once-private estate near the heart of Santa Fe, Inn of the Turquoise Bear is ideal for couples looking for an intimate wedding. The inn focuses on weddings and elopements of no more than 20 people. Steeped in Santa Fe history and a short walk from the historic Santa Fe plaza, this large adobe estate also serves as a bed and breakfast. You and your guests can take over the inn's nine guest rooms, seven of which have private entrances to the property's beautiful acre of gardens. For all it has to offer, The Inn of the Turquoise Bear offers truly accessible pricing—elopement packages start at just $385.
La Posada de Santa Fe, a Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Just steps from Santa Fe's historic plaza you'll find La Posada de Santa Fe, a Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa, an award-winning resort set on six landscaped acres. Say your vows in your choice of intimate indoor or outdoor locations, and then move your guests (you can host up to 300) to the weather-proofed, clear-roofed outdoor tent for dinner under the stars. In their reviews, former couples are quick to bring up how incredible the wedding coordinators are and how much their guests enjoyed the food. After a gorgeous reception, guests can retire to casita-style accommodations.
Neptune Studio & Gallery Event Space in Santa Fe, New Mexico
If adobe isn't quite your style, Neptune Studio & Gallery Event Space has a unique feel compared to its Santa Fe counterparts. Bohemian and casually elegant, the venue boasts 700 square feet of indoor space plus a half-acre of private gardens with shaded flagstone patios and an arbor. Couples have access to the entire grounds and will be the only people getting married that day on the property. You can host up to 100 guests at this historic, woman-owned venue, and pricing is affordable for the area. Neptune Studio feels like an elevated backyard wedding—charming, casual and with plenty of opportunities to get creative and make it feel like your own.
Lodge at Santa Fe in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Just five minutes from Santa Fe Plaza lies the vibrant Lodge at Santa Fe. Perched on a hilltop with mountain views, you can choose from outdoor and indoor spaces for your ceremony and reception. Couples rave about the accommodating staff helping make their special days seamless. The Lodge can host up to 250 guests and offers on-site accommodations—and a year-round pool!—so you can turn your big day into an entire celebratory weekend.
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder is a Santa Fe wedding venue and full-service hotel with views of the mountains and New Mexico countryside. The hotel boasts a romantic Spanish wedding chapel for more traditional ceremonies as well as many outdoor garden settings if you'd rather say your 'I dos' amidst the natural beauty surrounding you. Host your reception in the high-ceilinged ballroom or outside underneath the weather-proofed tent for a more relaxed vibe. The Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder can accommodate over 300 guests, and there's plenty of room for everyone to stay at the hotel and enjoy true Southwestern hospitality.
The Sunset Terrace in Santa Fe, New Mexico
For a Santa Fe wedding venue overlooking the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, you'll love this restaurant space. You'll especially love the outdoor terrace, which can seat 70 guests, and features two fire pits and color-changing LED lights. The indoor space also seats 70, and has several lounge areas for your guests to enjoy. Couples rave about the food and accommodating staff at The Sunset Terrace.
