What do I need to know about New Mexico?
We are in high elevation here so drink plenty of water to avoid altitude sickness. It is also very dry during the summer time so remember to pack your chaptstick and lotion. Due to the elevation, alcohol can be harder to process since there are lower amounts of oxygen. Service will be spotty through the mountains and in various spots so make sure your driving routes are downloaded.
When do I RSVP by?
Please RSVP by May 13th. If we do not get an RSVP back by this date, it will be marked as a "No". We have to provide a total guest count to our vendors by a certain time and cannot accept late RSVPs because of this. We will miss you celebrating with us and hope that you understand!
Are kids allowed?
Yes! We cannot wait to party with everyone we love.
What time should I arrive for the ceremony?
We kindly ask you to arrive between 3:30-3:45pm to give yourself enough time to be seated before the ceremony starts at 4:00pm. Cocktails, dinner, and dancing will follow!
Will the wedding be outdoors?
Yes! Our big day will all be outside. It will be hot during the day but will cool down at night. Please plan accordingly.
Is there a dress code?
We would love for our family and friends to dress up with us on our big day! We are requesting cocktail or semi-formal attire, please no jeans. The ceremony will take place on the grass and requires some walking to get to so plan accordingly for your footwear. Bring out your cowboy boots and enjoy living out west for a few days. Please just refrain from wearing white, ivories, and cream colors.
Will there be an open bar?
Yes! Let's have fun! There will be a shuttle to the hotels included in the hotel block at the end of the night.
Is there parking at the venue?
There will be limited space to park at the ceremony and reception spaces. There is a shuttle bus that will be picking up from the hotel blocks that you can catch to ride over to the venue. Please see the schedule included in the travel tab. If you plan to drink, please consider utilizing the shuttle for your ride home as well as Uber or Lyft. We want all of our guests to arrive and leave in a safe manner!
Can I bring a date?
Please check the names on your invite or the names that pop up when you type your name into the RSVP section on our website. Due to limited space, we are only able to accommodate guests formally invited on your invitation. Thank you for understanding!
What is the wedding hashtag?
It is #_________. Please use this when posting any pictures on social media so that we can see them too!
#SaddleUpWithTheRichards
#ForRichardorPoorer
#RichardForeverAfter
Can I take photos and videos during the ceremony?
Of course! We just kindly ask that you are out of the way of the photographer and videographer. However, we want you to have the best time and be present in the moment. All photos will be shared after the wedding!
Where can I stay?
Please check out the travel section on our website for hotel information. We have reserved a block of rooms for our out-of-town guests. Should those fill up, there are other hotels in the area that you can look into or airbnbs!
Will there be an after party?
Sort of! From 10:00pm - 12:00am there will be an adult only dance party at the reception venue to wrap up the party. We request all children under the age of 18 and anyone else who is done partying for the night to take the shuttle back to the hotels at this time.