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Sandia Golf Club

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

First Date: Brandon and Steph meet for dinner, and catch on immediately. Stephanie thinks Brandon is nervous because his hands are shaking, while he thinks she's faking a poor British accent. In reality Brandon has hand tremors and Stephanie from some lesser known pacific island called "Australia"

November 14, 2021

Our Story

Photos

Emily is the bride's oldest sister and currently works as an attorney for the New Mexico State Early Education program.

Emily 

Patrick

Lauren is one of Stephanie’s “day one” homies, dating all the way back to August of 1999. We went from slingin’ milk to slingin’ champagne in our 24 years of sisterhood. Lauren works in marketing as a graphic designer and lives in Portland, Oregon with her animal-child Duke. She enjoys photography, singing, and celebrating love through drunk family affairs. Guess we know who’s bringing the partay the night of the wedding! 😉🎉

Lauren

Paul

Amanda has known Stephanie since 6th grade, and over the years, they’ve become inseparable. Everyone who knows their relationship would agree it’s closer than sisters.  After all, Amanda is the sister Stephanie chose, not the one she was stuck with. Working as a science teacher currently living in Bangkok, Amanda is doing everything she can (with a little luck from her bosses) to fly out and attend the wedding. This alone proves her love for Stephanie runs deeper than anyone else’s in the bridal party. From riding camels through the Sahara Desert to watching The Great British Bake Off on their couch, Amanda and Stephanie have been through it all together. Amanda couldn’t be more thrilled to stand by Stephanie’s side for this unforgettable moment.

Amanda

Luke

Wedding Party

Q + A

We have reserved a room block with them. Please use this link to reserve your room: https://gettaroom.b4checkin.com/sandia/rlp/StephanieNitschkeBrandonSimmonsWeddingOr you can call the Resort directly and reference the Group ID# 11567 to get the discounted rate NOTE FOR THE DISCOUNTED RATE: please book your room no later than August 27, 2025

Sandia Resort & Casino

Staybridge Suites Albuquerque North, an IHG Hotel

SpringHill Suites Albuquerque North/Journal Center

Courtyard Albuquerque

Travel

The ABQ International Balloon Fiesta will be happening the weekend AFTER our wedding, &nbsp;October 4-12, 2025! It is a wonderful experience, we suggest getting tickets ahead of time for the dawn patrol.

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

It is a great area to check out for classic New Mexico architecture and food!

Stephanie & Brandon

Stephanie & Brandon

Things to Do

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Old Town Plaza

Sandia Peak Tramway