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330 East Palace Avenue Santa Fe, NM 87501 505-986-0000 [email protected] www.rockresorts.com

W E D D I N G SW E D D I N G S

WELCOME

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Located in the heart of Santa Fe, La Posadade Santa Fe Resort & Spa, A RockResort, isthe perfect destination for your specialoccasion. Steeped in history and culture,and surrounded by the stark beauty of theSouthwest, La Posada is a world class resort,featuring six lushly landscaped acres, wood-burning kiva fireplaces, a luxurious AvanyuSpa, and AAA Four Diamond Awardwinning dining at Fuego. Celebrate yourwedding at La Posada and enjoy a romanticceremony, a spectacular reception, andmemories that will last a lifetime.

R O C K R E S O R T SExtraordinary Backdrops for Momentous Occasions Exclusive, one of a kind locations set the stage for the events of a lifetime. The RockResorts portfolio of luxury hotels offers a uniquecombination of informal elegance, award winning cuisine, serene Avanyu spas, and a variety of outdoor adventures in some of theworld’s most beautiful locations. Discover why an event held at a RockResort is truly an “experience.”

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Intimately bathed in Southwestern culture and history, La Posadaevokes a sense of wonder and serenity. Though it is located just twoblocks from Santa Fe’s historic Plaza – known for its acclaimed artgalleries, shopping, and dining – it often feels far removed from thecity, which is consistently ranked one of the best destination cities inthe country.

Featured in Architectural Digest, National Geographic Traveler, SunsetMagazine, and other noted publications, La Posada has receivedrecent accolades, including:

• One of Travel+Leisure’s 500 Greatest Hotels in the World• Several Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence• Award of Excellence from the North American Restaurant Association

T H E BACKDROP

HISTORIC SOUTHWEST

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WE DD I NGS & EVENTS

Dreaming in Santa Fe

Close your eyes and imagine.How do you envision yourspecial day? Do you imagine acasual Southwestern barbeque,an elegant garden party, or ablack tie dinner in our ballroom?When planning your wedding,be as creative as you’d like andremember that every weddingshould be as unique as thecouple themselves.

Whether you desire a grand affair, a themed event, or an intimate, personalcelebration, our experienced staff will work with you or your wedding planner toensure your wedding matches your vision.

C E L E B RAT E

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Canyon Room756 square feetBanquet: 40Reception: 60This banquet room is ideal for smaller, moreintimate receptions; accommodates 40 forseated dinners and 60 reception style.

Gazebo Court Garden1,050 square feet Banquet: 120Reception: 250Well manicured lawn and garden areas;perfect for wedding ceremonies, receptions,and dinners; accommodates 120 for seateddinners and 250 reception style.

Montaña Ballroom2,048 square feetBanquet: 200Reception: 250The Montaña Ballroom has awood burning fireplace, Frenchdoors, and many other elegantappointments; accommodates200 for seated dinners and upto 250 reception style.

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The Guest RoomsLa Posada has 157 unique, casita-style rooms and suites, characteristic of the early adobe art colony that originallyoccupied the site. The rooms reflect the unique art and architecture of the Southwest; all feature traditional viga andlatilla ceilings, many feature kiva fireplaces and shady patios. The Peyton Wright Suite, which opens on to the resort’sbeautifully landscaped Lawn Court, is the perfect honeymoon suite for the bride and groom.

Before the wedding ceremony, pamperyourself and your bridal party at theresort’s state of the art Avanyu Spa andfeel relaxed and refreshed all day.Avanyu Spa specializes in indigenoustreatments true to the spirit of theSouthwest, and offers massages, facials,complete hair and nail services, andmore. The spa also features a eucalyptussteam room, heated outdoor pool andhot tub, and newly renovated fitnesscenter – perfect for soothing your mind,body, and spirit.

DIRECT IONSLa Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa330 East Palace AvenueSanta Fe, NM 87501866-331-ROCK505-986-0000www.rockresorts.com

Directions from AlbuquerqueInternational Airport(Approximate time: 1 hour)Follow Sunport Blvd. to I-25 North.Travel on I-25 North for approximately50 minutes and get off at Exit 282a.This is St. Francis Dr. Follow St. FrancisDr. to Cerrillos Rd. and turn right. Turnright on Paseo de Peralta, and turn rightagain on Palace Ave. La Posada deSanta Fe is immediately on your right.

Directions from Santa Fe Airport(Approximate time: 20 minutes)Exit the airport and turn right ontoAirport Rd. At the first light, turn left ontoRelief Rte. 599 North. Travel forapproximately 10 minutes until youreach the Santa Fe exit, then take theSanta Fe exit onto Guadalupe St.

Continue on Guadalupe St. until youreach Alameda St., then turn left. Turnleft at Paseo de Peralta, and then turnright on Palace Ave. La Posada deSanta Fe is immediately on your right.

Directions from Taos(Approximate time: 1 1/2 hours)Head south on Rt. 58. Follow it and itwill become Rte. 68. In Espanola, itwill become Rts. 285/84. Just pastRte. 599, as you approach the SantaFe city limits, turn left where the signindicates “Historic District/Museums.”This is Guadalupe St. Continue onGuadalupe St. until you reachAlameda St., then turn left. Turn left atPaseo de Peralta, and then turn right onPalace Ave. La Posada is immediatelyon your right.

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HISTORY & ATTRACTIONS

Your guests will delight in SantaFe’s mild, high desert climate,beautiful mountain vistas, and sunsplashed, deep blue sky. An idealvacation destination, Santa Fe is awonderful year round playground,where guests can enjoy everythingfrom golf, hiking, and skiing, toshopping, dining, and culturalexcursions, to local museums andchurches. Drive the breathtakingHigh Road to Taos and visit ElSanctuario de Chimayó; discoverthe ancient pueblos still inhabitedafter 1,100 years; go whitewaterrafting on the Rio Chama or RioGrande; or view Santa Fe from a hot air balloon. In the Land ofEnchantment, the possibilities areendless.

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With its Old World ambience, worldrenowned artwork, and 400 year oldadobe walls, Santa Fe often feels like afaraway place from the not too distantpast. In fact, many of the buildings,churches, and neighborhoods havesurvived for centuries. Local NativeAmerican and Colonial Spanish cultureshave continued to flourish, and influenceeverything from the city’s food andfestivals to its architecture and craftwork.

Laura Sheppherd Salon de Couture505-986-1444www.laurasheppherd.comPhoto © SantagtoMore information on page 22

J EWE L RYBarbara Rosen Antique & Estate Jewelry505-992-3000www.barbararosen.comPhoto © 2006 www.vivostudios.comMore information on page 23

Malka E. Michelson505-466-3611www.malkagem.comMore information on page 23CAKES & DES S E RT S

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AT T I R E & ACCES S OR I E S

Maggie’s Cakes505-989-1416www.insightfoto.com/weddings/cakes/cakes.htmMore information on page 22

Absolute Entertainment/SOULSTICE505-986-5882www.musicsantafe.comwww.soulsticesantafe.comPhoto © 2005 InSightFoto.comMore information on page 23

PHOTOGRAPHY

Todd Black Photographics505-988-4366www.toddblackphotographics.comPhoto © Todd Black PhotographicsMore information on page 19

Vivo Studios505-986-2089/866-854-8486www.vivostudios.comPhoto © 2006 www.vivostudios.comMore information on page 20

InSight Foto, Inc.505-988-1424www.insightfoto.comPhoto © 2005 InSightFoto.comMore information on page 18

Kate Russell Photography505-820-0927www.katerussellweddings.comwww.katerussellphotography.comPhoto © www.katerussellphotography.comMore information on page 19

V I D EOGR A PHY

InSight Foto, Inc.505-988-1424www.insightfoto.comPhoto © 2005 InSightFoto.comMore information on page 18

Vivo Studios505-986-2089/866-854-8486www.vivostudios.comPhoto © 2006 www.vivostudios.comMore information on page 20

Townsend-Weiss Productions505-982-1244/505-577-8339www.townsend-weiss.comMore information on page 21

Luminance Pictures505-301-1668www.luminancepictures.comPhoto © Luminance PicturesMore information on page 21

R EN TA L S E R V I C ESTri-Rentals505-344-9907www.trirentals.comMore information on page 20

S TAT I ON ERY & I N V I TAT I ON SZago Papers505-988-9246www.zagopapers.comMore information on page 21

T R A N S PORTAT IO NCarey Southwest Limousine Service505-766-5466/888-644-4514www.careynewmexico.comMore information on page 21

FEATURED PROFESSIONALS

Desserts For All Occasions505-474-8431www.santafedesserts.comMore information on page 22

FAVORS & G I F T S

Ginger Russell Photography505-820-0390www.gingerrussell.comPhoto © Ginger Russell PhotographyMore information on page 19

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PHOTOGR A PHY (C ON T. )

Santa Fe Basket Co.505-986-8643/800-420-8643www.santafebaskets.comMore information on page 22

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The following vendors have successfully worked with our guests in the past. For more information, please contact the vendors directly.Note: La Posada does not guarantee the quality of these vendors or their services.

Congratulations – you’ve successfully found theperfect setting for your wedding celebration. AtLa Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa, we arethrilled and honored to host your special day.

Now that you’ve selected the location, it’s timeto begin thinking about the details – from themusic selection to the floral arrangements to thephotography and videography services thatwill capture your once in a lifetime moments.

DETERMINE YOUR VISION

Before you pick up the phone to call awedding vendor, you’ll need to determinewhat type of wedding you’d like to have.What comes to mind when you dream of yourspecial day? An elegant afternoon gardenparty or a lavish formal affair? Consider yourpersonal style and think about how you’d likeyour wedding to be a reflection of that. Onceyou’ve envisioned your dream wedding day,you can start planning the details that willmake your celebration the event of a lifetime.

EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS

Many couples have come up with creativewedding ideas that reflect their unique styleand relationship. And, with the seeminglyendless array of wedding-related resourcesavailable these days – from books tomagazines to websites – it’s easier than everto find inspiration from them. When planningyour special day, create a folder of yourfavorite ideas and inspirations, includingmagazine cutouts of your ideal weddingcake, flower bouquets, and bridesmaidsdresses; a list of must-have ceremony andreception songs; family traditions you’d like toincorporate into your ceremony or reception;and more.

Once you’ve gathered your ideas, presentthem to your wedding planner and vendorsduring consultations. That way, they can helpyou design the wedding of your dreams.

EXECUTE THE DETAILS

With all the details involved in planning awedding, it can sometimes be overwhelming.You have a vision of your special day, but creating and capturing it requires aconsiderable amount of time and effort. Toensure that your planning experience runssmoothly and efficiently, it’s important to chooseyour wedding vendors wisely. Though we donot guarantee the quality of the followingvendors or their services, we have listed themhere because they have successfully workedwith some of our guests in the past. For moreinformation, please contact the vendors directly.

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InSight Foto is New Mexico's premier, award-winning wedding, special events and corporatephotography and videography studio. Based inSanta Fe, InSight Foto provides the highestquality professional photography standards withunique photojournalism and contemporaryphotography styles and services.

With a custom and individually tailoredapproach to each wedding, we at InSight Fotowill shoot your special day based on yourrequests and specific timeline.

A typical wedding shoot beginstwo hours prior to the ceremony,with candid pictures of the brideand bridesmaids, and the groomand groomsmen, getting prepared.With the option of one or twophotographers present, these"getting ready" pictures can betaken simultaneously or at differenttimes.

Post-ceremony portraits, taken atthe wedding site, include the brideand groom, and bride and groomwith wedding party, family andclergy. At the reception, candidimages of toasts, cake cutting,bridal bouquet throw, first danceand general candid portraits ofguests are also covered in detail.

Throughout the wedding, a strongemphasis is placed on a uniquephotojournalism style that has beencultivated by InSight Foto. Asfashion photographers, we alsocreate beautiful fine-art portraits ofthe bride and groom to be enjoyedin either color or black and white.

All clients are provided with a fullset of color-adjusted professional4X6 prints, proof CD-ROMs and aprivate password-protected website. Customhand-made Japanese silk Cypress albums and

Custom Willow proof books arealso provided as an option toall clients.

Our motto is discretion andrespect for all the events wecover. This also applies to ourvideography services. Ourvideographers are trained,professional photojournalistswith a keen eye for detail andthe final edit. The ceremony isrecorded continuously from anappropriate place near thealtar. Precious moments fromthe reception are captured onfilm, including the cake cutting,toasts and first dance withoutinterference. The final productis fully edited with music andprovided to the client as an

authored DVD with both the full version and ashort highlights reel. All productions can beeither in color or fine-art black and white.

Weddings cannot be repeated and InSight Fotobelieves that your event is not just in the ceremonyand exchange of rings, but also the fleetingmoments that occur behind the scenes. From anoverall view of the ceremony site to a detailedclose-up of the wedding bouquet to the preciousbackground scenes of guests and bridal partymembers laughing and interacting, InSight Fotoensures that your wedding day memories will becaptured in a truly special way. With servicesthroughout the U.S., contact InSight Foto to haveyour cherished wedding memories capturedprofessionally, artistically and accurately. InSightFoto’s images also appear on page 2 (upperleft), page 5 (top and bottom images), page 6(upper image), and page 9 (upper right). InSightFoto, 8221/2 East Zia Road, Santa Fe, NM87504, 505-988-1424, [email protected],www.insightfoto.com.

Located in Santa Fe New Mexico, Todd BlackPhotographics captures the extraordinary physical andcultural beauty of the Southwest in producing weddingday photography best described as a stunning work ofart. The skills and incredible talents of seasonedphotographer Todd Black create images that matter –transcending boundaries to convey real ideas andemotions. The end result is wedding photographymirroring images from a fashion shoot, fine art exhibitionor quality print advertising. Your special day deservesphotography that is truly an art form.

For images beyond the ordinary, a true representation ofyourself and unique characteristics, allow Todd BlackPhotograhics to document your special day. ContactTodd Black, 505-988-4366, [email protected],www.toddblackphotographics.com.

Elegant. Artistic. Playful. These are wordsthat describe the candid, unobtrusivewedding photography of Ginger Russell.By working in a relaxed and comfortablemanner, she achieves her goal to capturepeople at their best. She balances technicalskill and artistry to present clients with visualmemories that will stir emotions for years tocome.

Ginger Russell specializes in formingrelationships to ensure the attention that isnecessary for the resulting images to reflectthe distinctive personalities of each brideand groom. When you hire Ginger RussellPhotography, you know the photographer isalways Ginger Russell, never an associate.

Enjoy your big day. Choose a talentedprofessional with whom you can easily work.Ginger Russell Photography’s images alsoappear on page 6 (lower right) and page 9(lower right). Ginger Russell Photography, 505-820-0390, [email protected],www.gingerrussell.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY

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Photo © Ginger Russell Photography

Photo © Todd Black Photographics

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Kate Russell brings to wedding photographyall of the elements she considers fundamentalin her own life: vision, trust, respect, creativityand joy. Specializing in a creative blend oftraditional film and digital imaging, shecombines artistry and technical expertise tocapture shots that will be cherished for a lifetime. Kate Russell combinesphotojournalistic and artistic styles and has theability to conceptualize timing and placementso that special moments occur in the best light

and background. With five years ofexperience as a documentary, wedding,magazine and commercial photographer,Kate can easily adapt to any situation, lightand subject while maintaining a friendly, calmand professional approach. Kate RussellPhotography’s image also appears on page17 (upper right). Kate Russell Photography,505-820-0927, [email protected],w w w . k a t e r u s s e l l w e d d i n g s . c o m or www.katerussellphotography.com.

Tri-Rentals is New Mexico’s premier provider ofparty and special event rentals – offering superiorquality, service and dependability. As part of thenation’s leading event rental company, ClassicParty Rentals, no event is too large or too small!

Tri-Rentals is the preferred vendor for NewMexico’s top caterers, event planners, hotels,resorts and annual events such as the Santa FeWine and Chile Fiesta, Sante Fe International FolkArt Market, and Vintage Albuquerque Fine Wineand Art Auction. Along with equipping largeproductions, we also have extensive experience inwedding design and décor. Offering everythingfrom exquisite tents with fabric liners andcustomized lighting, to tables adorned withfabulous linens and tableware, Tri-Rentals is thearea’s only full-service rental company.

Tri-Rentals has developed a start to finish service toensure a smooth and flawless planning process.We begin with an initial site consultation by oneof our special events coordinators to design thelayout of the event. We provide assistance with

budget calculations and coordinate all details withoutside vendors. Along the way, an experiencedinside sales staff offers additional assistance,while a skilled on-site team ensures qualityinstallation at every event.

From start to finish, Tri-Rentals executes a flawlessevent with precise planning, experiencedpersonnel, creative thinking and an extensiveselection of beautiful party equipment. Tri-Rentals,505-344-9907, j jones@t r i ren ta l s . com,www.trirentals.com.

Zago Papers is the area’s premier designerof hand-made wedding invitations,announcements, menus, place cards andmore. Featuring exquisite papers from allover the world, we offer the finest materials,craftsmanship and customer service increating a look just for you.

At Zago Papers, customer service is ourspecialty. Our designers work with you tocreate a distinctive aesthetic that reflectsyour personal taste and marks your special

occasion with great beauty and individuality.

With eight years of experience andexpertise, we’ve worked with noteworthyclients such as The Georgia O'KeeffeMuseum, The Santa Fe Opera and TheCenter for Visual Arts.

Honor the event of your lifetime with a Zago Papers invitation! Zago Papers, 505-988-9246, [email protected],www.zagopapers.com.

Cherish your wedding day with a customized DVDfrom Luminance Pictures. With a background indocumentary film making, Luminance takes a differentapproach to capturing weddings. Luminance Picturescaptures candid moments naturally, allowing yourstory to be told in the light it was truly portrayed.Every wedding is shot and edited differently, resultingin a one-of-a-kind product. Luminance Pictures,505-301-1668, [email protected],www.luminancepictures.com.

With ten years of experience documenting cherishedmoments for the most discerning brides, Townsend-Weiss Productions draws upon an innate love of themoving image to create unforgettable weddingmemories. Townsend-Weiss Productions specializes ina storytelling approach to each new project, payingclose attention to every detail and effectivelycommunicating the true emotions of any occasion.Townsend-Weiss Productions, 505 -982 -1244or 505-577-8339, [email protected],www.townsend-weiss.com.

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Vivo Studios’ team of experienced photographersand videographers have been working togethersince 1999 to capture the emotions, expressionsand wonderful moments of the wedding day.

Owner, Cheron Bayna, and her team arepassionate about creating beautiful visualwedding stories to be passed on to futuregenerations. They use their creative skills tospecialize in producing complete stories throughpoignant photojournalism, artistic candid imagesand a splash of unique traditional portraits.

In the words of one of their satisfied clients,Carmella Padilla, “Our heartfelt thanks to you foryour fine wedding photography and specialpresence at our wedding celebration. Youhelped to make that day one of boundless loveand joy.” Vivo Studios’ images also appear onthe front cover and on page 8 (lower left).Vivo Studios, 505-986-2089, 866-854-8486,www.vivostudios.com.

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Carey Southwest Limousine Serviceis the world’s premier chauffeuredservices company, offering thewidest range of chauffeured groundtransportation services, includinglimousines, sedans, vans and mini-buses. With a worldwide reservationcenter, Carey Limousine will ensurethat your wedding day is seamless byproviding exceptional, professionalcustomer service before and duringyour wedding day. Contact CareySouthwest Limousine Service,505-766-5466, 888-644-4514,www.careynewmexico.com.

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Music evokes strong emotions in all of us, butwhen determining the perfect kind of music fora wedding or reception, it’s a bit like politicsor religion – everyone has an opinion. Sohow do you choose the right music for such asignificant occasion? It can be overwhelming.It’s not surprising that brides and grooms oftenfeel they need some help.

Allow Absolute Entertainment to answer yourmost pressing questions and work with you tocraft a musical experience that suits yourneeds and elicits the atmosphere youenvision. Agency owners Vicky and ChrisSpeer have been in business in Santa Fe forover ten years and book in excess of 300musical events a year. Experienced in thefield of wedding entertainment, they offersome useful insights.“We have been involvedin music for a long time, we have bothplayed in bands and I did musical theater.We love it,” Vicky says. “We started ourband Soulstice and began DJing here tenyears ago. We added some of the bestmusicians in New Mexico to fill each area ofmusic to suit all wedding requirements. Theoverwhelmingly positive response frombrides, grooms and their families has helpedthe company become Santa Fe’s mostrecommended agency.”

Chris continues, “We have provided musicfor hundreds of weddings and otherfunctions, and have learned that event guestlists typically include multiple age groups,geographic backgrounds and musical tastes.As a result, wedding entertainment must beskilled in determining those songs that willspeak to everyone and succeed in bringing

them together to create a memorablecelebration. The ability to track the audienceand change gears at a moment’s noticewhile providing tasteful Emcee functions is amust to ensure the event unfolds as the clienthas envisioned. Our DJs and band,Soulstice, can do just that.” Vicky adds, “Wedo a lot of pre-planning with our brides andgrooms to make sure everything runssmoothly and according to their wishes.”

Santa Fe offers many talented musicians andDJs from all over the world. From classical tomodern dance tunes to flavors of theSouthwest – you can find it all at AbsoluteEntertainment.

A happy client responded enthusiasticallyafter Soulstice played her wedding receptionat La Posada:

“Dear Vicky and Chris,

I just wanted to thank you so much formaking my wedding reception so wonderful.You and your band are so professional andfun! You really know how to get the crowdgoing. Everyone I have talked to from thewedding has told me that was the bestwedding ever! I know a lot of it has to dowith Soulstice and the fantastic job you guysdid. Kelly and I had such a great time; I didnot want to leave!

I really appreciate everything. Best Regards,Jacee Wolf.”

Absolute Entertainment, 505-986-5882,www.musicsantafe.com. SOULSTICE, 505-986-5882, www.soulsticesantafe.com.

Maggie’s Cakes is a custom cake design studio,specializing in fondant-finished cakes for clientsfrom around the world.

With 15 years of baking experience in SantaFe, Maggie Faralla has made a name for herselfcreating one-of-a-kind, artful cakes. Clients canchoose to replicate a designer cake, design acustom cake specifically for their wedding, orchoose from photographs of the beautiful cakesin her portfolio.

Maggie’s Cakes provides devoted, personalizedservice to ensure that each cake is as uniqueand distinctive as the bride and groom. For exceptional cakes from an extraordinaryartist whose diverse creative energies know no bounds, please email Maggie [email protected] or call 505-989-1416. To view samples of Maggie’s cakes, visitwww.insightfoto.com/weddings/cakes/cakes.htm.

Desserts For All Occasions specializes in customcakes created in the finest European tradition.Featuring moist layers alternating with lusciouscream and mousse fillings, each cake ishandcrafted with quality fresh ingredients.

A unique marriage of flavors combines withintricate artistry to create a cake best described asa masterpiece, the perfect centerpiece for yourreception. Desser t s For A l l Occas ions ,505-474-8431, www.santafedesserts.com.

Barbara Rosen Antique & Estate Jewelry offers the finestin superior quality platinum and gold, diamonds and gemstones, antique and estate jewelry. Fromengagement rings and wedding bands to an assortmentof bridal jewelry, Barbara Rosen will find the perfectpiece to accentuate your special wedding day. BarbaraRosen Antique & Estate Jewelry, 505-992-3000,www.barbararosen.com.

For a unique, one-of-a-kind gift for the bride or bridalparty, Malka Michelson’s custom-designed jewelry issure to nourish the mind, body and soul. Each object ofbeauty contains gemstones used for healing,transformation, celebration and more. For an occasionas significant and symbolic as your wedding, MalkaMichelson’s exquisite designs make the perfectaccessory. Malka Michelson, Santa Fe, NM, 505-466-3611, [email protected], www.malkagem.com.

CAKES & DESSERTS

Santa Fe Basket Company is a localpurveyor of gourmet gifts, from table favorsto gift bags, boxes and baskets forweddings and events with an emphasis onNew Mexico products. Personalizedservice guarantees that each gift will be accurately and expertly prepared. Santa Fe Basket Co., 505-986-8643, 800-420-8643, [email protected],www.santafebaskets.com.

ATTIRE &ACCESSORIESLaura Sheppherd Salon de Couture is renownedas one of the finest bridal salons in theSouthwest. Laura Sheppherd offers custom-designed wedding gowns made of the finestsilks, embroideries, French laces and beads withan impressive selection of existing styles. Sheensures brides and their mothers will find thegown of their dreams. Her original creations areinfluenced by historical designs, ranging from19th century corsets to bias gowns of the1930s. Her designs have adorned opera divas,actresses and anyone looking for a distinctivelook for their special day.

Laura and her staff provide extraordinary service to make sure each wedding’s bride and her mother look absolutely beautiful. Laura Sheppherd Salon de Couture, 505-986-1444, [email protected],www.laurasheppherd.com.

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