Enjoy the Day and Keep Stress at Bay
$1,800 starting price
New Mexico
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Courtney Faye Garhnam
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AWARD WINNER (5X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Based in Albuquerque, NM, La Luz Weddings & Events is a wedding and event planning company. The company is co-owned by Courtney Garnham and Shelby Wolfe, two fun-loving, family oriented individuals. With their 18+ collective years of expertise, you will get down the aisle with less stress ensuring that you create meaningful memories with family and friends.
Courtney and Shelby value authenticity and genuine connection with others. They believe that choosing the right event planner goes hand in hand with making sure your personalities are harmonious.
La Luz Weddings & Events puts a lot of emphasis on organization. Courtney and Shelby break down the daunting task of planning an event with monthly goals and reminders. They strive to make the event planning process fun and not overwhelming. Overall, they want you to focus on the joy of your big day and let them take care of the rest.
Courtney and Shelby strive to provide more than just organization, they also provide a supportive role. They are there to make sure you are advocated for, you’ve been fed, and to even help with the bustle on your dress. This way, friends and family can relax and enjoy too.
From event advisory meetings to full planning, La Luz Weddings & Events offers numerous packages to accommodate various needs.
Hispanic or Latinx-owned and Woman-owned Business
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Destination Wedding Planning
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Wedding Website
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Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
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Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
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After Party
Ceremony
Reception
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Courtney Faye Garhnam
Owner
Hey guys!
I can't wait to meet you. Until then, I'm happy to give you a little insight into myself. First, I'm a huge family girl. I spend every available weekend with my family. We love taking our doggos on hikes, playing board games, and watching movies together. Second, I'm weirdly organized. I'm one of those people who love to make lists and charts. Personally, I think its satisfying to cross off completed items.
During my five years in weddings, I'm most proud of my friendors (wedding vendor friends) and helping to achieve Best Place to Get Married 2018 and 2019.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.087 reviews
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La Luz Wedding Planning, particularly Courtney and Shelby, received glowing reviews for their exceptional organization, attention to detail, and calming presence throughout the wedding planning process. They were praised for their seamless coordination of vendors, problem-solving skills, and ability to create a fairy tale wedding experience. The team's professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication were highlighted by multiple couples who highly recommend La Luz for weddings in the Albuquerque/Santa Fe area.Review photos
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Dom E
5.0
2/21/2025
We cannot speak highly enough about La Luz! From start to finish, Courtney and Shelby are absolute experts in event production, paying attention to every little detail you wouldn’t even think of. Their process is incredibly thorough and seamless.
We originally planned to have our wedding in New Mexico, and after getting quite far into the planning, we decided to make a last-minute switch to a destination wedding. Courtney made this major change possible, working tirelessly through countless emails and WhatsApp messages to vendors in Merida, Mexico. She found and coordinated all the incredible vendors we ended up working with, and each one provided exceptional service.
Throughout the planning and execution, Courtney kept us on track and made sure everything ran smoothly. On the wedding day, we were able to completely focus on each other and the celebration, knowing that every detail was in good hands.
Thanks to Courtney, our wedding was truly the best day of our lives. We’ve already recommended La Luz to others and will continue to do so without hesitation. We absolutely love La Luz!
response 02/21/2025
Dom, Hannah!!! Thank you so much for writing such a wonderful review. I loved getting to w...
ork on your wedding and explore new wedding planning avenues. I learned so much with your help! Merida was a blast, and I'm honestly sad the wedding is already over. I'm so glad you are locals and we will get to see each other again, but instead this time it will definitely be tea and or tequila drinks! Stay in touch you two!
Zoe P
5.0
12/13/2024
Hiring La Luz and Shelby as our wedding planner/coordinator was truly the best decision we made for our wedding. We did Month+ wedding planning with La Luz and Shelby and we say that our one regret of wedding planning was not hiring Shelby to help us plan the whole thing! She is so organized and so on top of everything that it was a breath of fresh air when she took over 8 weeks out from our wedding. We trusted her so wholeheartedly that we felt a huge weight off our shoulders when she took over. She was always responsive to email and texts (if needed for something more time pressing). She was also such a calming presence for us at the rehearsal and on the wedding day, because we knew that she would be expertly handling everything. She handled some difficult vendor situations very kindly and respectfully, and kept us insulated from some of the more complicated sides of wedding planning. We would recommend Shelby and La Luz to anyone getting married in the Albuquerque/Santa Fe area. Thank you for everything, Shelby <3
response 12/13/2024
Zoe & Shane, it was such an honor to be a part of your A-Team! What a freaking beautiful d...
ay y'all had and I hope you revisit memories of great music, delicious food, all of your loved ones, and of course each other, often. You two have a special place in my heart and I thank you for such a wonderful experience from start to finish! Cheers to your two, newlyweds!
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Linda V
5.0
11/23/2024
Shelby and team are phenomenal in every way. We unfortunately had a bit of a dilemma with our initial caterer, Shelby promptly found us a new caterer and turned a bad situation into a great one. She was attentive and kind, which is something we truly valued! We don’t plan on getting married ever again but if we did, she would be our first choice! Thank you, Shelby, for being a ray of sunshine and calming some of the storms!
response 12/13/2024
Linda & Craig, you two are truly phenomenal as well. I especially love that you got into ...
the minute details in your planning process and then truly let go of them throughout the last couple months and prioritized low stress levels and each other. Your wedding was an elegantly dark dream (gorgeous black wedding gown, for anyone confused ;oD) and I was SO honored to have been on your A-Team. Thank you for sharing this experience with me and cheers to you two, newlyweds!
Andrea M
5.0
11/22/2024
Courtney and her team at La Luz Wedding Planning were nothing short of magical! From the moment we began working with her, she brought organization, creativity, and an incredible sense of calm to the planning process. Every detail was thoughtfully handled, turning what could have been stressful into pure joy and excitement for Dillon and me.
On our wedding day, Courtney and her team worked tirelessly to set up and tear down, ensuring everything was perfectly in place and taken care of. They moved like a well-rehearsed symphony, creating a seamless experience that allowed us to fully enjoy our day. Even when the unexpected happened, Courtney stepped in with grace, solving every challenge and ensuring the magic never faded.
If you’re dreaming of a wedding that feels straight out of a fairytale, Courtney and her team will make it happen. I will forever be grateful for their dedication, love, and ability to bring our vision to life. They are the absolute best, and I recommend them with my whole heart!
response 11/22/2024
Andrea, Dillon, thank you so much for allowing me to be apart of your big day! It was so m...
uch fun getting to see you again and seeing how you've blossomed since high school. I wish nothing but happiness for your marriage and hope that we can stay connected!
Devin S
5.0
11/08/2024
Our Santa Fe wedding was absolutely perfect and it is all thanks to Courtney and her exceptional work in helping us plan our wedding for the past year. She is both a calming presence and doesn't miss a detail, two qualities which are rare to find together in one person.
We were working with a somewhat non-traditional wedding venue that required a more DIY approach in bringing together a lot of different vendors and Courtney did not shy away from any challenges thrown our way.
Everything went off without a hitch and the wedding proved to be the most amazing day of our lives. This is completely to the credit of Courtney and her team - hiring La Luz was the best decision we made besides getting married itself!
response 11/09/2024
Devin, Zach, thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your big day. Congratulatio...
ns on tying the knot! I loved every moment of your unique wedding from the beautiful décor that Zach envisioned to the crazy dance party with the drag queens. Thank you so much for the kind words. Stay in touch!
Ciara K
5.0
11/04/2024
I can't recommend La Luz Weddings and Events enough! Our reception took place in a concert venue, which required a lot of coordination with various vendors for a complete makeover of the room. Shelby made sure that every detail was handled perfectly. Even during a hectic wedding season, she was incredibly responsive, addressing all our questions and concerns promptly and professionally. On our wedding day, I was able to relax completely, making every penny spent worthwhile. I highly recommend Shelby and the entire La Luz team!
response 11/04/2024
Ciara & Julian, from the first time we met in person to walk your space, I could feel the ...
passion you had for the execution of your big day! You wanted the best of the best and it all came to fruition because you literally had the BEST day! We were SO unbelievably honored to have walked along your planning journey with you and to help put together all of your carefully planned puzzle pieces. Thanks for taking the time to leave such a glowing review and for all the wonderful shared times! Cheers and so much love to you two newlyweds!
Kristi D
5.0
11/03/2024
After being recommended Shelby by friends, contracting with her was the first (and best) decision we made for planning our wedding. We ended up going with her Month Of Plus+ package. She shared planning timelines for us for the year leading up to our wedding, which were so helpful! Following her checklists made planning on our end so simple. Her vendor recommendations were flawless, as well. Once we hit the 8 week mark, she completely took over. She always referred to us for final decisions, but contacted all of our vendors and arranged everything perfectly. Shelby did everything in her power to keep us as least stressed as possible. On our big day, everything was seamless and so organized. We received so many compliments on how the day flowed so well and on the lack of hiccups. All of this was thanks to Shelby!
She is a true master event planner. She is professional, but also warm and funny and kind. She had every minute detail accounted for, and our wedding day was perfect as a result.
I am SO glad we hired Shelby to help plan our wedding. I will be forever grateful to her for helping us have the best day ever!
response 11/04/2024
Kristi & Quinn, it honestly feels like we are all family now after the wonderful events th...
at we have shared together! Your big day was the most colorful, vibrant, deeply passionate and joy-filled day with such an amazing group of your loved ones! Thank you SO much for the honor of joining you on your wedding journey and allowing me to be a witness to one of the most pure and beautiful marriages I have yet to experience. Truly. Cheers and SO much love to your two newlyweds!
David C
5.0
10/21/2024
Shelby and the La Luz Wedding & Events team were fantastic. They cared, they thought of everything, and they made my special day an incredible experience. When you think of planning these events, a coordinator and planner helps you think of all the things that'll need to make an event like this happen. They thought of everything. This scrappy team was a squeaky wheel for vendors and with their prompt and precise communication the event was perfect. I would recommend to anyone!
response 10/22/2024
David & Sophie, everything about your day was a dream! From your color palette, to the A-t...
eam of vendors you put together, to the people you are - you do everything with intentionality and heart. It was a pleasure and a great honor being a part of your process and being a witness to the best day of your lives! SO much love to you both. Cheers to you, newlyweds!
Andrew R
5.0
8/13/2024
If I could give Shelby 6 stars, I absolutely would - no hesitation.
Hiring Shelby is without a doubt the BEST decision you can make when you're planning a wedding. Her communication and preparation is off the charts, and the care she puts into making your big day as special as possible is unmatched. On top of all of that, she's so much fun to be around. On the day of the wedding, all the logistics went off without a hitch. Why? Because of Shelby. She is on top of everything- and ensures that not only you, but your guests, enjoy every second of the day. We are so incredibly thankful to even have had the privilege to have hired Shelby. Because of her, the day was absolutely perfect. Go with her, perfection will follow.
response 08/13/2024
**JAW DROPPED** Wowza, Andy & Emily! Thank. you. for taking the time to write such a glow...
ing review. It means more than you know. A perfect wedding day wouldn't be possible without a freaking amazing bride and groom, which you two are the epitome of! I still think of y'all with every spicy marg and Pepe Loco I drink, which is maybe too often... Haha! Cheers and soooo much love to you both!
Evan M
5.0
8/12/2024
Best wedding planner we could've asked for...truly. Shelby was readily available and poised to handle any and every possible scenario that arose. I'm so grateful for her!
response 08/12/2024
Evan & Elena, the past year+ have been a dream working with you two. The vision of spendi...
ng quality time with your loved ones is difficult to achieve when you have 147 people who want to have a piece of that time, but the way we structured the day was a dream and I loved watching you fully immerse yourselves in it! Your dream became my dream and I was truly honored to be a part of such a memorable and **beautiful** event! Cheers to you two, who will forever hold a special place in my heart (in a very non-cheesy way...Ha!). Cheers and love.
Magdalena R
5.0
7/25/2024
As our month-of coordinator, Courtney was SO integral to the success of our wedding! Planning our wedding out-of-state was logistically challenging, but Courtney always stayed on top of it, she was extremely responsive and helpful (even before the final month), and made sure everything went off without any issues. She is very organized, knowledgeable, and kind. Many of our guests and vendors were extremely impressed with her and her assistant, Tabitha. We would recommend Courtney and the La Luz team to anyone and everyone!
Maggie and Pedro
response 07/26/2024
Maggie, Pedro, that title brings me so much joy! Thank you so much for the kind words. I c...
annot say enough about how friendly and kind your family and friends were throughout the whole day. Please keep in touch whenever your back in NM!
Ashley B
5.0
7/17/2024
Shelby is an angel!!! She is so attentive, detail oriented, and an absolute life saver on your big day. Shelby was on top of details from the moment we met. She is so kind and hard working. Cannot recommend enough!!!
response 07/18/2024
Ash & Will! Gosh, thank you for such kind words and for taking the time to leave a glowin...
g review. I know you're on your mini-moon, so it's even MORE appreciated! You day was beautiful, with perfect weather for a July wedding in Santa Fe and I was deeply honored to be a part of such an amazing team of vendors that you hand picked. Thank you for the opportunity to join in celebrating you both! Cheers to you and Will and to your amazing marriage together!
Wes H
5.0
7/05/2024
We hired La Luz Weddings and Events as our month-of wedding coordinator. Courtney and her team made our big day a success! They were organized, professional, and simply a joy to work with! Best of all they took the stress out of wedding planning and helped us enjoy our special day. We would recommend them to anyone planning a wedding, no matter what size!
response 07/08/2024
Wes, Kari, it was amazing getting to work with you and your family. I love small, intimate...
weddings and getting to know everyone. Thank you so much for allowing us to be apart of your garden wedding at the winery. We are so happy you got to have a stress free, memorable day!
Arielle F
5.0
6/11/2024
We couldn’t be happier with choosing Courtney and team as our wedding planner for our May wedding at Bishops Lodge. We had an immediate connection when we first spoke on the phone and felt she was laid back with a good sense of humor but able to stay organized and get business done at the same time. This was totally her vibe throughout the planning process. I often told her she was like a warm safety blanket - she always had an answer to my trivial questions and didn’t hesitate to advocate on our behalf at every turn. I’d pick her team again every time! On the day of, she was cool calm and collected and made sure we had bites and drinks and were able to focus on us. Our families loved her - best wedding planning decision we made!
response 06/12/2024
Arielle, Kathryn! Your review warms my heart. This is exactly the experience we are aiming...
for with our couples. I loved being the "warm security blanket" throughout your planning process and am tremendously grateful that you got to have fun and make memories with your friends and family.
Joann D
5.0
5/16/2024
Shelby Wolfe of La Luz Weddings became an indispensable part of our wedding planning. As mother of the groom trying to piece together the vision of my son and his bride, I became overwhelmed with all of the various pieces. Ten months before the wedding, we all met with Shelby via Zoom and discussed potential plans. Shelby’s vendor list was essential in orchestrating the best possible rental and catering companies. Shelby met with the bride at the outdoor venue the month before the ceremony/reception and discussed best plans. Although days before and after the event had perfect weather, the wedding day was filled with intermittent rain, wind, and cold. Even with these interruptions, Shelby expertly produced the most incredible event. The day definitely would not have been exceptional without Shelby.
response 05/16/2024
WOW! Joann - thank you for this glowing review! Your family and loved ones were instrumen...
tal in making the day such a success in the way the supported L&J! It was an honor to get to plan, chat about, and execute such a wonderful and beautiful day with you all! Cheers to L&J and you all!
Samantha L
5.0
5/01/2024
Wow! What a pleasure working with Shelby and her team!! So professional and on top if everything. I highly recommend hiring them so you have the best and smoothest wedding ever!!!
response 05/01/2024
SAMANTHA!!! Thank you for this stellar review! It was such a pleasure working with you. ...
You captured S&Z's day masterfully and made them so happy with your photos. Thank you for the honor of spending such a joy-filled day with you and I hope we can make it happen again so soon!
Alicia Lucia P
5.0
3/11/2024
From Day 1, communication with Shelby was phenomenal. As a fellow vendor, we really appreciated her organization and attention to detail. On the day of the wedding, Shelby was friendly and positive. Her energy was very appreciated! The clients were able to focus on their wedding day and know that their team was taking care of business. The timeline was well thought out and collaborating with her was smooth. The wedding day was executed perfectly and we owe much of that to Shelby! We couldn't recommend her more.
response 03/12/2024
ALP team, y'all are a dream and we are so thankful for your kind words! It's amazing to s...
ee the magic that happens when a client invests in such a great team of vendors. Looking forward to working together soon! Cheers to the ALP team!
Shelby D
5.0
3/07/2024
Shelby was the best thing to happen to our wedding. If anything went wrong I didn’t know about it because Shelby handled it all. She was supportive, organized, patient. She helped create all visions come to life. I had a vendor get injured two days before the wedding and Shelby swooped in and found someone AMAZING so last minute. A highlight for me was the first hour of my wedding my husband and I didn’t even hade to go up to the bar. Shelby was a little fairy and just kept the drinks coming. A wedding coordinator needs to be on your budget and more specifically Shelby Wolfe needs to be the coordinator. I had the wedding of my dreams and it was no doubt because she was there.
response 03/07/2024
From one Shelby to another, you are the SWEETEST Shelby there is! Our team had a great ti...
me pulling together your wedding specs and executing such a fun party for you and Zander! I especially loved using the extra Polaroid refills to capture your party and add to your guest book; I hope you enjoy looking through it for years to come. You two are such wonderful people and it was an honor to be a part of your day. Cheers to you two lovebirds!
S P
5.0
2/04/2024
I had a great experience working with Courtney. She did a great job given our unique wedding
response 02/05/2024
I'm so glad that you enjoyed the planning and coordination process with us! Thank you for ...
taking the time to review our services and please keep in touch.
Maria M
5.0
11/12/2023
Shelby was wonderful. I was a wedding planner myself for 10 years and I could not have asked for a more awesome person to handle our day. We hired her for "month of" services and she was on top of everything. Hiring a planner is something everyone should do for their wedding and I would highly recommend Shelby. She knocked it out of the park!
response 11/13/2023
Maria & Bryan, I can't express to you how honored I was to be on your team! Being the pla...
nner of a planner was a completely new experience for me and it couldn't have been any more enjoyable. Thank you for sharing your time and amazingly intentional and stunning details with me. Cheers to you two, newlyweds!
Kelly T
5.0
11/02/2023
I have no words. I plan events regularly for my job and Courtney was so important for us to have on our big day. She crushed it. Kept us organized. Let me enjoy all the special moments of the day without worrying about the details. Worth every penny. Ok thats all. DO IT. GET YOURSELF A COURTNEY.
response 11/02/2023
Kelly, Eric, you guys were so much FUN! I loved the fact that you wanted your wedding cele...
bration to be a bar where everyone knew your name and just came out for a day of fun and relaxation amongst friends. Thank you so much for allowing me to be apart of that celebration. I'm so happy that you enjoyed our services and truly hope that you stay in touch!
DYLAN K
5.0
10/26/2023
I knew nothing about New Mexico except that I wanted to propose to my fiancée there. This wasn't a normal ask but when I reached out to Shelby, she got creative and made it work. She helped me scout out locations, she found the vendors, put together a timeline and made sure everything went smoothly minute by minute. I had a budget and she definitely helped me stay within it. My vision for how I wanted this to go couldn't have been done without her.
I got to focus on the day, my partner, what I was supposed to say and it was perfect. I'd love to work with her again, and I'd recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding planner. Thank you Shelby!
response 10/26/2023
Dylan, this was my first proposal planning and I don't know how any could top yours! You ...
were so thoughtful and intentional when choosing vendors that you knew Maaike would love. Thank you for the honor of having me on your team! Cheers and love to you and Maaike and your future marriage next October!
Natalie N
5.0
10/03/2023
Booking Shelby with La Luz was truly the best decision we could have ever made! While we loved the idea of having a wedding planner, we figured it was likely not going to be something we would budget for. When things worked out that we could hire a wedding planner, Shelby was the first planner we met with. She was so professional and attentive to detail. With our busy schedules and living long distance, Shelby really came through for us with handling all the big and small details. She was phenomenal in securing all our vendors (all of which were amazing!!). She coordinated all the details and challenges that came with having a backyard wedding. She had multiple meetings onsite with the vendors to ensure the day of went smoothly. Shelby took my vision and truly made it come to life in a way I couldn’t have even imagined. Our wedding was so stunning, and we still receive compliments! Her entire staff (Virginia, Raquel, Jade, Juliette and Julianne) made sure the entire day was executed perfectly! We know our wedding could not have been the fairytale it was had we not booked Shelby. Gosh, we are so sad that our wedding planning is over because we LOVED working with Shelby so much!! 1000/10 would absolutely recommend her and her team!
response 10/12/2023
GAH!! I'm not crying - you're crying! As a bride, your photos bring back the emotions of t...
he day AND the entire planning process. As a planner, your photos bring back the emotions of the day AND the entire planning process for me too! I only have beautiful memories of you two and our cherished time together. Thank you for the honor of trusting me to plan the most important (to date) day of your lives. It was a true gift and I'm forever grateful. So much love and cheers to you and Pat!
Chance F
5.0
9/20/2023
We had our wedding recently and September and we’re absolutely BLESSED to work with Courtney. From the first meeting until the big day itself, she was simply fantastic! Cannot overstate that enough.
All the dozens of little things that stack up and become completely overwhelming in planning a wedding Courtney was on the ball with consistently. Still a lot of work but without her I’m not sure how we would have managed it. We would recommend La Luz and Courtney to absolutely everyone. We can confidently say that hiring her as our wedding planner is up there as one of the best decisions we have ever made. Thank you again for every thing Courtney!
response 09/20/2023
Chance, Elana, thank you so much for allowing me to be apart of your celebration. I love b...
eing reminded of cultural traditions and really loved your handmade Chuppah! I'm so happy that I was able to help you sort through the many tasks of wedding planning and hopefully made the process a little more fun! Please stay in touch.
Kristin S
5.0
9/10/2023
Courtney and La Luz Wedding and Events created a beautiful, well organized and relaxing wedding for my son and his bride who both live out of the country. The wedding event was effortless for us and the vendors she suggested provided excellent quality and service. It was an incredibly fun wedding too!
Groom's mother
response 09/11/2023
Kristin, thank you so much for taking the extra time to reach out with such kind words. I ...
loved working with Anders and Meriem and learned a lot about planning with couples who are out of the country. I hope we get to see each other again!
Anders H
5.0
9/10/2023
Courtney and La Luz Wedding and Events was an incredible choice and stroke of good fortune for us. Courtney immediately paid for herself by helping us select great high value vendors. She then proceeded to organize everything to a T to the extent that my wife and I literally only had to enjoy the company of all of our loved ones during our wedding week and event. Courtney, our most heartfelt thanks for such a meaningful and delightful service that you provided us.
response 09/11/2023
Anders, Meriem! You were just the most lovely couple to work with even with our crazy time...
difference. Thank you so much for allowing me to be apart of your big day. My favorite part of the wedding was when the band sang to your crowd in French, their faces lit up and they all sang along. So unique (at least for me :)). Please stay in touch!!
Julia M
5.0
9/02/2023
We were completely blown away by the care and attention to detail La Luz brought to planning and coordinating our wedding! Wedding planning can get pretty overwhelming at times, but our stress was greatly decreased by working with Lauren. To anyone out there unsure whether your need a coordinator or not....you definitely do!!
In the months before the wedding, Lauren met with us multiple times to go over the details or our big day and helped us identify many small issues that we hadn't thought of ourselves. As the wedding approached, Lauren checked in with our 10+ vendors to confirm services, coordinate drop off times, etc. During this process, Lauren noticed that one of our vendors was not being very responsive. She dug in a little further and found that this vendor had failed to provide the promised services to several other weddings in recent weeks. Sure enough, about 4 days before our wedding, this vendor canceled on us, leaving us with no tables or chairs for our event. However, thanks to Lauren, this wasn't really an issue because we were prepared with a backup rental plan. I don't think we would have caught this issue in time to fix it without Lauren's help!
Overall, Lauren was knowledgeable, flexible, and easy to work with. She always remained calm (even when we weren't!) and helped us navigate and plan every part of our wedding weekend. The day of the wedding was fun and relaxing because Lauren was behind the scenes taking care of all the logistics! The day truly wouldn't have been the same without her. We highly recommend working with La Luz and with Lauren in particular!
response 09/07/2023
Julia and Ted! I had such a wonderfully fun time making sure your extra special day went g...
reat, I truly miss our almost daily chats! I cannot thank you both enough for trusting me with helping to execute your big day. I am so glad we had every crisis averted and everything worked out the way it was supposed to. I wish you two absolutely nothing but the best in your wedding! Please keep in touch!
Gabie P
5.0
8/26/2023
We can’t say enough about Courtney! She helped make our wedding stress free and wonderful. She ensured everything ran smoothly and solved any problem that came about. She was responsive and kind anytime we had questions and she helped us find wonderful vendors. We are so appreciative and recommend La Luz for your wedding!
response 08/28/2023
Gabie, Jason, I cannot say how much I loved your little greenhouse elopement! The amount o...
f happiness and love that you guys have for each other is extraordinary! Thank you so much for allowing me to be apart of that love <3
Sarah K
5.0
8/17/2023
I am at risk of gushing, so the tl;dr version is this: hire La Luz W&E to coordinate your wedding!
If you want the deets on why, keep reading.
Shelby and her assistant, Lauren were hands down the most professional, efficient, kind, funny, and good-hearted people I've ever had the pleasure of working with. We hired La Luz for the month-of coordinating package and from those 6 weeks on, Shelby removed any stress I had about our wedding going smoothly. She immediately recognized missing elements of our contracts with vendors, provided professional advise, and communicated with our vendors, family and friends to insure everyone was where they needed to be on the day-of.
If you're thinking, "All of this is to be expected of a good wedding coordinator...?" You'd be right. But bear with me (I'm already crying, brb).
At 8pm the night before our wedding, our rental company bailed. Straight up bailed. Would not be coming. Would not be sending anyone as a backup. Would not be providing any plates, glasses, napkins, chairs, silverware, chargers, games, table runners, vases, nothing, nada, zilch. This was for a wedding of 100 people in a remote location. Shelby contacted a new rental company that night (HUGE shout-out to Simply Decor Tents & Events) and she and Lauren drove to the warehouse at 6:30 the next morning to pick up the necessary items in their personal vehicles, did the complete set-up with some help from my friends (not in her contract, btw), took everything down after the reception, and returned it all by midnight, driving the 1.5 hours from Blame Her Ranch back to Albuquerque. All in all, an almost 20 hour work day for them.
Not a single guest (besides a handful of our friends) had any idea what had happened and the outcome was beautiful. To top it all off, Shelby didn't even tell me until the morning when they had already solved the problem, working with my mom throughout the evening so we could enjoy our night with friends. My husband and I cannot recommend LLW&E enough. Thank you Shelby & Lauren!
response 08/18/2023
Sarah, WOW! Thank you for this badass review and for taking the time to detail your experi...
ence. You had an amazing team of vendors to support you and Ben and we were SO honored to have been a part of your process and day-of execution. It was a wild ride and I learned so much about how supportive our NM wedding community is. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for including Lauren and I in you biggest day! Cheers to you, newlyweds!
Philippe S C
5.0
8/16/2023
I thought Shelby's efforts and commitment were Herculean. She was absolutely amazing and I have so much gratitude for how she helped make my son's wedding a glowing success. The one crises that occurred she handled masterfully. The rental group that was contracted (Beloved Rentals) flaked out and turned out to be a scam. But that didn’t prevent Shelby from getting that gaping hole filled in and everything went off without a hitch. It really was an amazing effort.
I even appreciated her sense of humor and her ability to derive joy in the festivities. Even when we went through the rehearsal, she had a knack for helping everyone feel at ease. I tend to be a curmudgeon when it comes to posing for pictures or dressing up, but somehow Shelby found a way through and helped me feel more at ease. Hiring La Luz Weddings and Events might have been the best wedding gift I could have given my son and now partner, Sarah.
My career involved having to sponsor several events and I have always appreciated the benefits of having an event planner, but Shelby might be the best I’ve ever experienced. She was amazing!
response 08/18/2023
You'd never guess a crisis occurred on the wedding day by how much of a blast everyone was...
having throughout the evening! I am so appreciative of the trust you placed in my team and the support you offered. You made me feel so welcomed and "part of the family" for the weekend as you encouraged me to get on the dance floor with you all. Thank you for the honor of including me in Sarah & Ben's special day! Cheers to your growing family!
Melanie E
5.0
8/09/2023
Courtney is amazing! Not only did she take away all the stress that goes along with planning a wedding, she was fun to work with. Our wedding day went perfectly and our friends and family are still talking about how amazing it was a month after. Thanks to Courtney, we got to spend our day having fun and not worrying about logistics. She was worth every penny and easily the best part out our budget. She was also a great sport when the best man tried to get her to sing impromptu karaoke!
response 08/09/2023
Melanie, Jack, you and your wedding guests literally ROCKED it during the impromptu karaok...
e. Thank you for allowing me to be apart of your special day. I loved all the surprise moments, especially during your first look, helping the guests to feed the farm animals, and simply celebrating with your friends and family. Thanks a million!!
Matt D
5.0
8/01/2023
Oh my, I’m not even sure where to begin. To say Courtney and Shelby made our craziest dreams come true is both hyperbole, and accurate. My wife and I approached La Luz with a wedding weekend — a luxury, multi-day event with many twists and turns for our guests. We got to treat everyone with many surprises at the Four Seasons in Santa Fe, all brought to life by La Luz — from salsa and margarita icebreaker competitions, to friend swap events, to a reception twist where everyone had to look under their seat; Courtney and Shelby brought all of it to life. But the biggest surprise for us was how close of friends they became. Working with them was like working with your best, most organized, prompt, and ‘we’ll make it happen’ friends. They helped us through every detail, and crisis (like the wedding dress getting stained 5 days before the big day!) I can’t praise this group enough, and am ready to have them plan more than just our wedding!
~One happy groom
response 08/03/2023
Matt, we are so incredibly happy that you are "one happy groom". Your wedding planning exp...
erience was so fun, we loved thinking outside the box for your wedding surprises and making the most WONDERFUL friends, you and Cyndi of course! Thank you so much for allowing us to be apart of your amazing experience and we truly hope that we can continue to share meaningful memories with you.
Cyndi L
5.0
7/31/2023
Wow! Working with Shelby and Courtney was seriously a dream. Not only were they beyond helpful, but they are so friendly and easy to get along with that we were thrilled to have them be part of our big day. We had a pretty complex wedding with many events spread across several days as well as it being destination (we nor did majority of our guests live in NM). But Shelby and Courtney took on the challenge without a sweat and delivered beyond belief! When people ask us now how we feel about the wedding looking back on it, one of the first things we say is how it went exactly as we wanted and planned. The only reason that happened is due to Shelby and Courtney's amazing quality of work, detailed nature, and knowledge/respect in the local wedding community. My husband and I are both extreme planners and are also very detail oriented, so the trust Shelby and Courtney built up with us that resulted in us letting go of the reins and not feeling the need to jump in with any spreadsheets or "what if's" was a true gift. I can honestly say the best decision we made related to the wedding was hiring La Luz!
response 08/03/2023
Cyndi, we were brought to tears reading your kind review. We LOVED working with you and Ma...
tt and getting to know you on our monthly calls. Thank you so much for allowing us to be apart of the adventure and helping us to continuously grow to be better planners. Now we can put planning a salsa making competition on our resumes!
Sharon I
5.0
7/26/2023
Not enough words to express how amazing Shelby and Virginia of La Luz Wedding & Events are.
Shelby and team were the wedding coordinator for my daughter/son-in-law's wedding at the Taos Ski Valley on 6/24/23. She was instrumental in guiding Teresa and Evan through the process for the 4-6 weeks before the wedding but absolutely invaluable the entire weekend of the wedding. Not only did she work what I expect to be her normal magic of executing all of the details the bride and groom where hoping for, keeping the bridal party informed and being where they needed to be when they needed to be there all the while keeping them calm and happy, but she also had to contend with extreme unexpected hitches including loss of electricity, loss of cell/text capabilities and at one point, loss of water (not to mention dealing with both mothers of the bride and groom). Aside from the electricity going out while the bridal party was getting ready, my daughter and the bridal party had no idea about all of the other issues going on, demonstrating what an amazing professional Shelby and her team are!
Shelby also, not only assured the bridal party was fully and lovingly taken care of through each detail of the weekend, but she continuously checked in with the parents of the bride and groom asking what she could do for us. She coordinated all of the venders and assured the last payments/tips were passed onto the vendors so the families/bridal party did not need to worry about anything during the weekend, and she worked seamlessly with the venue coordinator.
And all of this was completed with a smile and feeling of calmness the entire time! What a true professional as well as amazing person!
Shelby, you and La Luz Wedding & Events are a true gem and I am so very grateful to you for making Teresa and Evan's day so perfectly amazing!
With gratitude,
Sharon Inzano
response 08/18/2023
Sharon, your words are so appreciated! Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoug...
htful and encouraging review! I have loved every minute of working with Teresa & Evan - they are such a fun and perfectly complimentary couple. Thank you for the honor of getting to celebrate T&E along with you all! Cheers to your growing family!
Kaitlyn Z
5.0
7/18/2023
My now husband and I hired Courtney and La Luz to serve as a day of coordinator for our July wedding. I didn't initially believe that I needed a day of coordinator or a wedding planner, but I'm so glad I hired La Luz! The day of package is a bit of a misnomer as Courtney worked with us a lot prior to the wedding, not just the day of. We met with Courtney at least twice prior to the wedding and she was available whenever I had questions or last minute ideas or concerns. Courtney even caught that the videography company I'd originally booked had gone into bankruptcy and helped me book a replacement only a month out from my wedding.
I'd already booked all of my vendors and had the majority of my wedding planned and Courtney helped fully organize and pull everything together, just like I'd visualized. Courtney organized all of my vendors, helped wrangle my family, and kept everyone on schedule and on the same page. She was so friendly and sweet and was truly the best to work with.
My day was practically perfect and I'm sure it's because of Courtney and La Luz. I'm sure that something or multiple things went wrong the day of, but I wouldn't know because Courtney handled everything! She made sure my now husband and I stayed hydrated, actually had time to enjoy the dinner we'd spent ages deciding on, and even managed to bring us the canapés from our cocktail hour.
If you're unsure if you need a wedding planner because you've already booked all of your vendors and planned basically all of your wedding, the answer is you do and you need La Luz. Your day is going to go by so fast and having Courtney and La Luz allowed me to take in and enjoy as much of the wedding I'd planned as humanly possible. 100% would book again for any event.
response 07/18/2023
Kaitlyn, Tim, thank you so much for the kind words. All I can say is wow, you are so sweet...
! I loved working with you and your incredible team of vendors. Thank you so much for bringing me on board, and I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed the wedding experience.
Anna B
5.0
7/14/2023
My now husband and I could not have pulled off the amazing wedding we had without the event planning services Courtney at La Luz Weddings and Events provided. She was detailed, organized, and made herself available to problem solve any issues. She became such an integral part of our wedding and a resource for our family and friends as well. Our wedding day went so smoothly and she fostered a collaborative, fun environment with all of our other vendors. My husband and I had the BEST day because Courtney was there and we didn't have to worry at all! Would highly, HIGHLY recommend Courtney and La Luz Weddings and Events.
response 07/18/2023
Anna, Matthew, you guys are THE BOMBDIGITY! You were so much fun to talk with during the p...
lanning process; I always left our meeting with a sore face from smiling and laughing. I am ecstatic that you enjoyed your wedding day. It was a blast getting to meet your sweet family, especially your moms. Thank you for allowing me to be apart of your big day and making me feel like family!
Sarah M
5.0
7/12/2023
We had a long engagement (2 years) and finally got married in June 2023. I'm not sure how successful our event would have been without the help, support, guidance, and information provided by Courtney and La Luz Weddings & Events. Wedding planning is an intense and confusing process (or it was for me)- and it was made so, so, so much easier with the help from Courtney. Her lists helped me stay on track and make sure I was getting everything done, and her regular check-ins were very much appreciated. If I ever found myself totally confused or unsure about something, all I had to do was email or text Courtney- and I would have a detailed response back quickly. When it down to the wedding week, Courtney was AMAZING!! She made sure everything was ready to go and perfect- and our day went smoothly because of all the work that she did for us. I cannot recommend her (and La Luz Wedding and Events) enough!!
response 07/13/2023
Sarah, Jason, I am so excited to hear that you enjoyed your wedding planning process with ...
us. Thank you for allowing us to be apart of your wedding journey. Can I just say how much I loved your temporary tattoos of your dog? It was truly unique, fun, and personal. I'm sad that we won't get to chat all the time! Please stay in touch :)
McKenzie T
5.0
7/10/2023
I got married 5.5.2023 in Abiquiu, NM. I am from Dallas, TX so a destination wedding was a little (a lot) intimidating. I wasn’t sure where to start or what to do first. We planned to have an almost 2 year engagement so I knew I had some time. I found Courtney in December of 2021. Right away from the first consultation she was super accommodating and informational. She is confident and knowledgeable. I decided to contract with her for the 45 days our wedding planning. She helped point me in the direction of vendors and was available to me during the whole process. I didn’t most of the coordinating with other vendors myself (because that is how I contracted with her), but she was always willing to help me when I had questions. She did regular check-ins to keep me on track. The whole wedding planning process with Courtney was stress free and easy. She’s had tons of checklists and guides that were so helpful. Now…. For wedding weekend…. I can’t express enough how amazing and perfect it went. I give ALL the credit to Courtney for being able to coordinate with the venue and all the vendors. She helped set up and take down decor so my family could focus on the day and managed everything seamlessly. She made sure we ate and drank water. She made sure anything important to us happened. I would get married again in a heartbeat because of how PERFECT everything was. Courtney and her husband feel like family and it was a blessing to have them there for our special day. If you are even considering booking with Courtney… just do it. You won’t regret it.
response 07/11/2023
McKenzie, Sal, I already miss getting to chat with you all the time. Thank you so much for...
sharing your celebration with us!! Your are a mastermind when it comes to crafts and décor, I'm so glad the wind died down so you could enjoy your creations. Please keep in touch throughout your marriage journey. Until we meet again, XO!
Kristian O
5.0
7/10/2023
I’m beyond happy with Courtney! She helped me bring my dream wedding to life! I’m a procrastinator at heart and Courtney was there to help me keep my timeline in tact from beginning to end. She helped me research and hire vendors when I had no clue where to start. She’s so amazing and has such a good heart I’m truly grateful for her and the amazing work she does! The day of my wedding I didn’t want to worry about anything and have a perfect day and she definitely didn’t disappoint! Thank you Courtney I really appreciate you!
response 08/18/2023
Kristian, Chris, you were such an amazing couple. I loved getting to see you renew your vo...
ws in spectacular fashion. Thank you so much for inviting me along on your journey. My favorite part was seeing you light up during your first dance on your amazing vinyl dancefloor! Please stay in touch!
Colton S
5.0
6/26/2023
Shelby from La Luz was our month-of coordinator and from the first meeting we could tell we made the right decision hiring her. If you are all uncertain of how helpful having a coordinator/planner can be, let me tell you we did not regret it one bit, and we really didn't anticipate just how helpful it would be. It's especially helpful when your coordinator is as professional, detail-oriented, and proactive as Shelby is.
Leading up to Wedding: Shelby seamlessly picked up the planning and coordinating from what we had in place when she started ~8 weeks before the wedding. She helped us find the things we had missed or hadn't thought about, gave us suggestions on how to make our ceremony and reception perfect, and had answers for every single little question we came up with. She did all this while keeping an upbeat and positive attitude with us without fail. Shelby and the La Luz team share their digital planning resources with you on google drive to keep the progress organized and documented, which made it so easy for us to keep an open line of communication about what we needed to do, what Shelby was working on, and what was still left to finish. When rain and thunderstorms threatened our outdoor plans, Shelby was ready with multiple contingency plans for us to choose from and she was able to work with our vendors to make sure the show would go on no matter what the weather brought. While we were panicking, she was encouraging while still being realistic, which was just what we needed.
During the Wedding Weekend: Shelby really was the glue that held our wedding weekend together. She and her assistant Tabitha (who also just seemed to naturally know how to help make the day run smoothly) showed up hours ahead of time to help decorate and direct the other vendors as they showed up. She took care of all the details big and small, from pinning on my boutonnière, to putting on my wife's vail, to adjusting the flower girls' flower crowns, to directing the entire ceremony. During the reception, she made sure everything happened right down to the minute we had planned on the timeline, and still somehow made time to bring us cocktails.
Shelby took the absolute best care of us and I cannot recommend her and La Luz enough. Shelby and Courtney are experts - you will not regret hiring them.
response 06/26/2023
Colton, celebrating you and Payton was such an honor, a joy, and a true PARTY! Y'all know...
how to throw a bash and watching you enjoy your day was such a privilege. Guests enjoyed every detail - tequila donkey, signature cocktails, 9-piece band, your handcrafted sweetheart table, etc. Thank you for including us in your celebration and for taking the time to write such an affirming review. It means so much to us! Cheers to you two lovebirds!
Jeff L
5.0
5/22/2023
If you need a wedding coordinator, we highly recommend Shelby Wolfe with La Luz Weddings & Events. Shelby and her assistant, Anna, helped make our wedding day so special.
We thought we could plan and organize our wedding ourselves. We considered a wedding coordinator at the urging of our kids. From our first call with Shelby, we knew we were in over our heads, as she brought up things we had not even thought of.
What did Shelby do:
• She listened to us and she took our vision and developed a plan/timeline for our wedding day.
• She remained calm and professional, as our stress rose with the approaching day. This allowed us to be confident that our day would be what we had hoped for.
• For the wedding and reception, she orchestrated the plan to perfection, walking us through the day and taking any burden off us.
• And she cared and watched out for us to make sure that we had time to eat and checked in to see if there was anything we needed.
Thank you Shelby for helping make our wedding day so memorable!
response 05/23/2023
Jeff, thank you for such wonderful words of affirmation. This is the whole reason I do wh...
at I do - so that couples feel confident going into their wedding day AND so that they get to enjoy it fully! Thinking back to McKenzie's toast still gets me all teary-eyed. You are so loved by your families and I'm so honored that I got to be a part of your most special day. Thank youuu!
Martha G
5.0
5/18/2023
My daughter was married last September and I was not familiar with what a planner would do, but thank goodness for Shelby! The months of planning, the details required and most of all the support she provided throughout the process was terrific. She was very organized, flexible & creative. Most importantly she was an incredibly steady hand, with a very calm approach during the planning as well as on the day of the wedding. All this was even more incredible as Shelby was expecting to deliver her baby at any moment. I rarely ever do reviews, but as a mother of the bride, I am confident & happy to recommend Shelby.
response 05/19/2023
Oh my goodness, Martha! What thoughtful and encouraging words! Rachel & Dave's big day w...
as nothing short of spectacular in every way and I was so honored to be a part of the planning and coordination with them. It was just a lovely cherry on top to have met you and all of their wonderful family. Thank you deeply and cheers to the newly-grown family!
Stefanie A
5.0
5/01/2023
Courtney was so amazing from the very start! From communication to making sure every box was being checked along the way. Any questions that we had she was on it! Always let us know she was there. Our wedding went so smoothly! We are so grateful to have had all the help and support!
response 05/01/2023
Stefanie, Michael, your wedding was so wonderful. Thank you for inviting me to be a part o...
f your big day. I loved all of your DIY decor, you are an artist! Plus, the beautiful warm weather and the view of the church, perfection! Stay in touch and we wish you only the best on your adventures in marriage :)
Ben Z
5.0
4/24/2023
Our experience with Courtney and the La Luz team was phenomenal! Neither my wife nor I had been to many weddings before our own, and Courtney was wonderful at helping us through the process and making sure we didn't forget anything when we were booking our vendors and making plans. When the month of the wedding rolled around, Courtney and her team really did everything - the only thing we worried about was our rehearsal dinner and making sure Courtney had what she needed! Our wedding day itself was close to perfect, and Courtney's team went above and beyond - one of her team members even took it upon themselves to use our Polaroid camera to snap photos throughout the day, which quickly became some of our favorite memories. La Luz was worth every penny and more, and we would very enthusiastically recommend them to anyone getting married in Albuquerque!
response 04/26/2023
Ben, Margaux, thank you so much for letting us be apart of your big day! We absolutely lov...
ed getting to meet your family and friends, and LOVED watching everyone boogie down during the reception. What a fun crowd!! I wish you both nothing but happiness and truly hope you stay in touch.
Maggie S
5.0
4/12/2023
Our January destination wedding in North Carolina was amazing thanks to Shelby and her team. She made sure all the important details were taken care of and took the time to check in with us frequently. We felt so comfortable going into our wedding. Would definitely recommend them!
response 04/12/2023
Awwww, Maggie! Thanks so much for the encouraging words and for your trust in bringing us ...
out to NC to coordinate your BIG day. It was such an experience for us to be outside of the Southwestern vibe that is NM. NC was beautiful, but you and Roger were even more stunning! Cheers to you both!
Roger C
5.0
3/01/2023
Shelby at La Luz weddings and events is the best! She was our wedding planner for our destination wedding in North Carolina. She and her team didn’t miss a beat on our wedding day. Everything was taken care of on the big day so I could focus all my attention on my bride.
Leading up to the big day, Shelby worked with us to plan every aspect of our wedding. She was very flexible and made sure we felt prepared for our wedding. She navigated us through the planning process with ease. She even knew the best places to order signs! La Luz is a very professional company. We’re so glad we chose La Luz for our destination wedding!
response 03/01/2023
Roger, you and your stunning bride were the epitome of class. You were so organized throu...
ghout the process and it all came to fruition at your BOMB-diggity party! Thank you for trusting us with your BIG DAY and the opportunity to expand our portfolio to NC! Cheers to you and Maggie!
Elizabeth R
5.0
1/01/2023
I worked with Courtney directly for my wedding in June. She was FABULOUS!! My husband and I did a pretty low key wedding, but Courtney was able to help us with every detail possible. I went into this knowing nothing about wedding planning, but our event went SO well because of Courtney! No major mishaps, snags or disasters. I cannot reccomend her talents enough! She saved our day!
response 01/02/2023
Elle and Thomas!!!! It's so great to hear from you. I hope that you had a wonderful first ...
holiday as a married couple. Thanks for such kind words. I loved your cozy plaza wedding.
Rachel G
5.0
12/11/2022
Shelby was great and super helpful in pulling together our wedding! My husband and I had a little bit of a vision but I'm not great in the decor department and she made our wedding a beautiful occasion. She was there for as much or as little as we needed depending on the subject (catering, decor, music, etc) but had great vendor recommendations and was so so so helpful the day of and leading up to it! And provided the inspo for our paper airplane exit :) Couldn't thank her and her team more!
response 12/13/2022
Rachel! You and Dave made my luminaria dreams come true! The subtle, yet impactful South...
western touches made your day truly unique and very memorable. Beyond your beautiful decor, my amazing experience working with you two will stick out in my mind for many many years. Thank you for the honor. Cheers and so much love to you two and sweet Piper!
John W
5.0
12/03/2022
Courtney was wonderful in all respects. She was a calming influence during the planning process . She is extremely smart, capable and a joy to work with. Courtney got everything done on time, and was a great person to make connections with everyone we needed. I can't imagine a better wedding planner.
response 12/05/2022
John, Janet, thank you so much for taking the time to review our small business. I loved w...
orking with you on Alex's wedding this year. From what I learned, you guys are the best parents, Alex is very lucky! Stay in touch.
Janet W
5.0
12/03/2022
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Kelly J
5.0
11/12/2022
We absolutely loved Courtney and we were incredibly lucky to work with her. We originally hired Courtney to just do the day of, but she was so helpful we ended up asking her to assist with everything in the last 4-6 months of planning. Everything was seamless from working with the vendors to the day of. We literally had zero stress because of how amazing she was -She was the best wedding planner we could have ever asked for. We can't say enough good things about her. She was the real MVP of the wedding and a true diamond!!
response 11/14/2022
Kelly, Mark, thank you so much for allowing me to be apart of your big day! Your kind word...
s made my day, I'm so happy that you loved your wedding. Please, please, please stay in touch. I love to see how couples flourish into their married years :)
Lorena D
5.0
10/27/2022
Courtney did an amazing job as a planner and had us ahead of schedule on booking everything! It made for a not so stressful year of planning! She found the most amazing vendors as well! She stayed in touch and very communicative!
response 10/27/2022
Lorena, Marty, I'm so happy to hear that we were successful in taking off the stress from ...
your shoulders. Rain is good luck at New Mexico weddings so you and Marty must have the best relationship EVER! Stay in touch :)
Andrea G
5.0
10/12/2022
Courtney was exceptional to work with. As any engagement year goes, I was incredibly busy and managing to execute on my dream wedding was not something I could do alone. We were doing a destination wedding to Santa Fe, NM from Austin, TX and planning a wedding afar seemed daunting. After interviewing several options, Courtney was the clear winner. She was prompt, had good follow up, and was detail oriented right off the bat. She's easy to work with and has a great personality.
She did a great job holding us accountable for tasks we needed to complete and keeping us on track with all the milestones to planning our wedding. We were super comfortable asking questions and really leaned on her expertise when selecting vendors. Contracts, payments, etc were all easy to manage with her spreadsheets too.
Wedding day was absolutely perfect. Courtney did a good job preparing us prior and was so wonderful to bring us water throughout the night to make sure we were hydrated! She coordinated with every vendor making things run smoothly before and during the wedding. Everything was well executed and we had a blast.
Highly recommend working with Courtney and the La Luz team!
response 10/13/2022
Andrea, Alfonso, your wedding was so much fun to plan. Thank you for allowing me to be apa...
rt of your big day and enjoying the celebrations along with you!! I will never forget your three amazing outfits and your wonderful taste for food. Cannot wait to see you again, maybe in Austin next time I'm up :)
Blakely B
5.0
9/22/2022
Courtney was the most relaxed wedding planner who went with the flow and never made me feel stressed. She kept everything flowing but never overwhelmed you. So sweet and so gentle, never judging with whatever crazy request you present her. Couldn’t recommend her enough!
response 09/23/2022
Blakely, Alex, your family was such a hoot to work with, my face hurt from smiling and lau...
ghing. Thank you so much for your kind words! None of your requests were crazy by the way :)
Alex W
5.0
9/21/2022
Courtney was everything we could have asked for in a wedding planner AND MORE! I simply do not have enough great things to say - she was absolutely spectacular.
1) Courtney strikes the perfect balance of being extremely organized and on top of things while being equally laid back, easy-going, and chill. I was never stressed that something would fall through the cracks. At the same time, I never felt that Courtney was overwhelming me with requests and reminders. I cannot emphasize enough how crucial this balance is. Wedding planning is insanely taxing mentally and emotionally, with or without a wedding planner, and having someone that keeps you both calm and on track - both for the months leading up to the wedding and the day of - is truly invaluable.
2) Courtney was super helpful with 'stakeholder management'. There was often tension between the wedding couple, our parents, and/or vendors, and Courtney was about to help intermediate and/or intervene, and she ensured everything went smoothly, according to how we (bride & groom) wanted. And she did so in a way that didn't cause any drama or conflict between wedding couple and our parents (or vendors). This is another very underrated skill.
3) Courtney is super experienced and very well-regarded in the ABQ wedding community. This proved very useful. A lot of the vendors I interacted with were super happy to learn we had Courtney as a wedding planner. They were pumped because a) they had worked with her before, which made logistics very easy, and b) they liked her a lot!
4) Courtney was exceptionally responsive. I sent literally hundreds of e-mails & texts to Courtney over a 9-month period, and I honestly can't remember a time where it took her more than an hour to respond. She was unbelievably dedicated to our wedding and could not have been more helpful. The event was executed flawlessly, and a ton of credit goes to Courtney.
It was an absolute pleasure working with Courtney. We interviewed many wedding planners and I can confidently say that we unequivocally made the right decision. I cannot recommend her enough!!
response 09/21/2022
Alex, XinXin, your wedding was so tremendously fun. I cannot thank you enough for allowing...
me to be a part of your big day. I'm very happy that you enjoyed the planning process and most importantly your wedding day. I'll never forget my first Hora or Lion Dance! Stay in touch.
Allie S
5.0
9/20/2022
Shelby and Raquel were NEXT LEVEL! Cannot say enough good things about these two amazing women who made my husband and I's wedding day so special. Shelby and team had thorough and detailed communication leading up to the wedding and day of, executed on all fronts. Highly highly recommend. Thank you both again! Cheers!
Xoxo,
Allie & Kyle
response 09/20/2022
Allie & Kyle, I can't keep telling everyone about what a dream day your wedding day was! Y...
ou made planning a wedding look effortless with all of your attention to detail and it was a pleasure to take it over from you 6 weeks out so that y'all could just enjoy the rest of your time being an engaged couple before you got hitched! Thanks for trusting us to help you celebrate your most beautiful and special day! Cheers to you two newlyweds!
K E
5.0
8/30/2022
Shelby and her team were very knowledgeable and professional throughout the entire process. We went well over our initial contract hours because we found her advice and assistance pivotal to our event. Go for the biggest package you can afford, you will appreciate all the help!
response 08/30/2022
Kim & Kris, we're so honored to have been a part of your beautiful wedding & celebration! ...
There were so many well-executed elements that gave the perfect nod to your Kentucky Derby theme - Southern fare, big hats, fascinators, mint juleps, giant rose garland, and all on the most gorgeous horse estate! Y'all know how to throw a party and we will never forget how unique and memorable it was! Cheers to you two newlyweds!
J K
5.0
8/26/2022
Courtney steered the ship with planning, was extremely organized, wonderfully personable and all around a fantastic planner. She walked us through everything we needed- things we hadn't even considered and did it at just our speed and style. An absolute professional in all ways.
response 08/29/2022
Jane and Evan! Your wedding was so intimate and lovely. I will always remember how special...
your "Wows" were during the ceremony and your amazing dance skills. Thank you for allowing me to be apart of your big day!
Tony P
5.0
8/23/2022
Shelby at La Luz is one of a kind! I am a DJ who has worked with her a few times and man do I get excited when we get to work together. She is always on point and really goes the extra mile with everything. She is super easy to work with and incredibly organized. If you decide to go with Shelby at La Luz you will be blown away with her and her service!
response 08/23/2022
Tony, I can say "right back at ya!" to all of these things! Thanks for the glowing review...
! We can't wait to work with you again soon!
Katherine K
5.0
8/19/2022
Courtney and her team did a phenomenal job coordinating our August wedding. She was very fast at responding to any questions I had and made the wedding planning process feel seamless as we got close to the wedding day. I’d highly recommend her and La Luz!
response 08/22/2022
Katherine, Jack, I absolutely loved worked with you. Your intimate courtyard wedding was s...
o fun and relaxing, plus the weather held perfectly! Thank you so much for allowing us to be apart of your big day. Stay in touch.
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