Natalie & Brendan

September 21, 2024 • Albuquerque, NM, USA

Natalie & Brendan

September 21, 2024 • Albuquerque, NM, USA

Winery Dos & Don'ts

DO drink! Do NOT pour any liquids out on the ground outside other than water. DO have your ID handy so you can order at the bar. Do NOT bring any outside alcohol to the venue. DO park in the designated winery paring spots or at Taft Middle School nearby. Do NOT park in the surrounding neighborhood or on the road in front of the winery. DO look smokin'! Do NOT be smokin' (except maybe in your car? please be discrete 👀). If any of these guidelines are not followed, the winery will charge Brendan and Nat a fee of $1,000, so please help us be mindful of our actions while we have a good time. :) <3

Have you reserved hotel room blocks?

We have discounted rooms blocked at Hotel Albuquerque that can be booked using code hoyerappuhn. Please email melissa.montes@hhandr.com to book your room. Additional hotel suggestions can be viewed on our Travel page. Airbnbs are also a great option for families and large groups.

Where is the ceremony? Where is the reception?

Both the ceremony and reception will take place at Casa Rondeña Winery in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The full address is 733 Chavez Rd NW, Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, NM 87107. Our ceremony and reception will be indoors. Cocktail hour will take place outdoors.

What time should we arrive?

Please try to arrive inside the venue in the 4:45-5:00pm window.

Where do we park?

The venue has limited parking available on site. Since parking is sparse, we highly suggest carpooling and/or utilizing rideshare, such as Uber or Lyft. Onsite parking is first come first serve to all winery guests. Once the winery parking lot is at capacity, guests will be directed to park at Taft Middle School, 620 Schulte Road NW (10 minute walk or a 2 minute Uber away). The winery roadways are not parking areas and must be always kept clear. Do not park your car on any of the perimeter roads surrounding the winery. Parking on any surrounding roads off the winery grounds is prohibited and strictly enforced. If anyone parks on these roads, Natalie and Brendan will have to pay a $1,000 fee (OH how we wish we were kidding. In the words of Sabrina Carpenter, Please Please PLEASE do not park anywhere except the winery parking lot or Taft Middle School.🥲)

What should I wear?

We encourage our guests to dress in formal or cocktail attire.

What will the weather be like?

September days in Albuquerque are typically on the warmer side, but once the sun sets, the evening will be cool and mild. Please be sure to stay hydrated, as Albuquerque is not only VERY dry, but it is also very high in elevation.

What happens between the ceremony and reception?

Beer, wine, and hors d'oeuvres will be provided from 5:30-6:45. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and peanut-free options will be available.

What food will be served, and what if I have dietary restrictions?

In addition to entrees, salad and bread will be served at dinner. Entree options can be viewed on our RSVP page. If none of the entrees fit your particular dietary restriction, there will be an opportunity to leave us a note during the RSVP process.

What time is the reception scheduled to end?

Our reception will end at 10pm, and the venue kindly asks that all guests vacate the premises by 10:15pm. Nat and Brendan plan to head to Main Event for some after party style fun at 10:30pm. Located at 4040 Pan American Fwy NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107, Main Event has bowling, laser tag, games, food, and drinks galore. Come for a nightcap or some fries, my guys.

We have questions that haven't been addressed here. Who should we contact?

Please feel free to text Natalie or Brendan with any questions.