Celebrate Love in the Heart of UNM
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Your love story deserves the perfect setting. In the heart of Albuquerque, the University of New Mexico offers elegant, versatile spaces designed to bring your wedding vision to life. From intimate ceremonies to grand celebrations, our iconic Student Union Building and the historic UNM Alumni Chapel create unforgettable backdrops for your special day.
Every detail is about you - our adaptable venue and on-site amenities, including professional catering, event equipment, and a dedicated service team, ensure your celebration is seamless and uniquely yours.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Transportation
Shuttle Service
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Meet the team
River Moore
Manager of Sales and Events
River Moore is the Manager of Weddings and Special Events at the University of New Mexico’s Student Union Building. With more than 12 years of experience in higher education hospitality, River now focuses on sales and event coordination, helping couples secure the perfect space and ensuring every detail of their celebration runs smoothly. With a background in catering and culinary services, River brings a well-rounded perspective to planning events that are both seamless and memorable.
Reviews
4.8
out of 5.06 reviews
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Sandra G
Highlighted review.
5.0
3/04/2019
The University of New Mexico Ballrooms were perfect for our wedding reception of 200. All of the staff were helpful and very professional. They helped make our vision come true for...
our magical day. Everything from the venue to the food and cake were outstanding! All of our guests were impressed. Thank you for making it the best day ever!
Sandra G
5.0
3/04/2019
We had the best wedding reception here! All the staff are so helpful and hard working we couldn’t have asked for a more magical day! Every from the food and venue were perfect. Tha...
nk you for making our event extraordinary!
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Amy S
5.0
4/26/2013
The chapel was PERFECT for our intimate wedding (90 guests). As the other reviews state, the acoustics were perfect - no microphones needed! The customer service was also unparal...
leled - they were always quick to answer my questions and address my concerns. The price is a little higher than I would have liked, but as my husband and I met while working at UNM it was extremely sentimental and completely worth it.
As a note: we would have loved to decorate with indoor luminarias, but were unable to use real candles (you need LED candles). We didn't find this out until we'd already spent our budget so future brides beware.
Samantha N
4.0
7/03/2012
The Alumni Chapel was a beautiful and affordable ceremony location. It required little decoration with the retablos in the background, and the acoustics are terrific. We did have t...
o bring in and run our own sound for music since we did not have live musicians.
Deann T
5.0
9/13/2011
Beautiful! Intimate and gorgeous setting for a wedding with great acoustics. Loved it!
Kate W
5.0
11/03/2010
We loved having our reception at UNM. We had it in Ballroom C, which comfortably sat 160 individuals for a 3 course sit down dinner, dance floor, cake table, gift table, and D.J. ...
table. The service was awesome, the food was great, and the atmosphere was what you made it: either laid back or very professional.
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