La Fonda on the Plaza

r hiring a day of coordinator. I was told by others that I didn't need one because the hotel has a coordinator. Samie is very knowledgeable and kind and in the end our day was organized very well. However, I found that she was somewhat difficult to connect with leading up to the event, and I hardly saw her the day of our wedding. I had to personally ask multiple times on wedding night for the waitstaff to remove a couple tables for dancing, even though this was agreed upon in advance. If you want more personalized attention, it is worth the extra cost for a coordinator. 2. Be aware of the prices - La Fonda charges "a la carte" pricing - for example, tent sides and string lights on the terrace are individual costs. We were able to negotiate some costs down, based on how valuable these items were to us. 3. Don't expect special treatment from the hotel. They do SO many weddings a year (two the weekend we were there) and you are just another guest to them. The room block situation is below average - they will only reserve 10 rooms for free, and they charge $2 a bag to deliver welcome bags to your guests. Despite the above, I would have another wedding at La Fonda in a heartbeat. The historic hotel is just stunning, and we had the most perfect weather for our outside ceremony. Our guests all raved about the experience. It's just good to know what to expect!

was amazing and the staff was really friendly. I couldn’t have wished for anything better.

m right next to it is so amazing, not like a traditional ballroom. it is very light, open air, and no carpet on the floors! The venue doors can also be open on 3 sides so its super nice if you get married on a day with good weather so you can go inside and outside if you want. The staff was amazing and so were the drinks and the food. Samie, was so organized and on top of things. Even with my many requests and e-mails she met all our needs and made sure everything was perfect. If you get married in Santa Fe and want to be close to the plaza, this is the place, for sure.

r reception (stained glass skylights, Italian marble floors, and gorgeous Santa Fe charm). It was so magical and beautiful. Samie made sure every last detail was attended to and made us feel right at home. We are so happy we had our wedding here and I would highly recommend it as a wedding venue. Thank you Samie and Cindy for making sure everything ran smoothly!

ry all began. I knew the moment I stepped onto the La Fonda Terrace that this is where my dream wedding would take place! And a dream it was - with the beautiful backdrop and gorgeous ballroom - our wedding day was a fairy tale and La Fonda set the scene. Not only is this venue gorgeous - but the food, service, and love you receive from the LaFonda team makes everything that much more special. I hope future brides to be have the opportunity to look at the beautiful La Fonda on the Plaza as a venue for their special day!