Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding Planning Partner in Albuquerque
Founded in 2010, La Luz Weddings & Events has established itself as a premier wedding and event planning company with over 20 years of combined experience among our team. Our certified planners specialize in creating personalized, stress-free celebrations tailored to each couple's unique vision. We offer full-service planning, month-of coordination, and wedding coaching for local and destination weddings across Albuquerque, Santa Fe, the Southwest, and international locations.Our approach emphasizes intentional design, vendor relationships, and logistical expertise to ensure seamless execution. With a focus on client collaboration, we handle every detail from initial consultations to final timelines, allowing couples to fully enjoy their special day. Our team's extensive industry knowledge and commitment to exceptional service have earned us recognition through five-star reviews on platforms like Google, The Knot, and WeddingWire.
Services
Full-Service Planning
Month-of Coordination
Wedding Coaching
Destination Weddings
Event Staffing
Rehearsal Dinner Planning
Keepsake Boxes
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer certified planners with 10+ years of industry experience
- Our personalized approach ensures events reflect each couple's unique vision
- We specialize in destination weddings across the Southwest and international locations
- We provide stress-free planning through vendor relationships and logistical expertise
- Our team maintains five-star ratings on Google, The Knot, and WeddingWire
What people say
Made our day perfect
Highly recommend
Amazing service
Kept us hydrated
Executed flawlessly
Services
Full-Service Planning
Our comprehensive planning service handles every detail from engagement to ceremony. Certified planners develop personalized timelines, coordinate vendors, manage budgets, and execute day-of logistics for weddings up to 100 guests. With minimum investments starting at $5,500, this service ensures seamless execution while maintaining your vision's integrity. Clients benefit from our 20+ years of combined industry experience and established vendor relationships.
Month-of Coordination
This focused service begins eight weeks before your wedding to finalize details. Planners create month-of timelines, confirm vendor arrangements, and coordinate the entire event from rehearsal to cleanup. Starting at $2,800, it's ideal for couples who've completed most planning but need professional execution. Our team ensures smooth operations while you concentrate on enjoying your engagement period.
Wedding Coaching
Flexible coaching sessions provide expert guidance at $125 per hour or $400 for four sessions. Ideal for DIY couples needing budget advice, timeline creation, or vendor recommendations. Our certified planners share industry knowledge to help you avoid common pitfalls while maintaining creative control over your event's execution and design elements.
Destination Weddings
We specialize in coordinating weddings beyond local venues, including Southwest and global destinations. Our experience with international logistics, local vendors, and cultural requirements ensures seamless execution for events like the featured Belize wedding. Services include venue selection, travel coordination, and on-site management for unforgettable cross-border celebrations.
Event Staffing
Professional staffing services provide setup crews starting at $35 per team member per hour. Our experienced team handles equipment assembly, decor installation, and logistical support for weddings and special events. This service reduces physical burdens on families while ensuring proper setup quality and timing coordination with other vendors.
People
Shelby Wolfe
Founder
Certified international wedding planner with 10+ years of private and corporate experience. Known for personable, detail-oriented approach and creating client relationships that extend beyond weddings. Specializes in full-service planning and vendor coordination.
Courtney Graham
Wedding Planner
Certified planner with 10+ years in wedding industry, including sales and venue management roles. Emphasizes relaxed, friendly client relationships while maintaining professional expertise in event logistics and vendor management.
Lauren Ott
Day-of Coordinator
Specializes in day-of coordination with three years of wedding planning experience. Focuses on making planning enjoyable while managing logistics. Known for personable approach and attention to detail during event execution.
Raquel
Event Coordinator
Experienced event coordinator known for energetic presence and attention to detail. Handles multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining positive atmosphere. Specializes in guest interaction and unexpected situation management during events.
Virginia
Event Assistant
Creative event assistant with strong organizational skills and musical talent. Contributes to event design while maintaining logistical focus. Known for balancing professionalism with mood-lightening humor during planning and execution.
Questions
What wedding planning services do you offer?
We offer full-service planning, month-of coordination, wedding coaching, and destination wedding planning. Additional services include event staffing, keepsake boxes, and rehearsal dinner planning.
How do you handle destination weddings?
Our destination wedding service includes venue selection, local vendor coordination, travel logistics, and on-site management. We have experience with Southwest weddings and international locations like Belize.
What's included in your full-service planning?
Full-service planning includes budget development, vendor selection, timeline creation, venue walk-throughs, rehearsal coordination, and day-of execution for weddings up to 100 guests with $65,000+ budgets.
Do you offer hourly consultation services?
Yes, we offer hourly consultations at $125/hour for budget planning, timeline development, and vendor recommendations. This service works well for DIY couples needing occasional expert guidance.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico, with additional expertise in Southwest weddings and international destination events.
Can you accommodate smaller weddings?
While we specialize in weddings up to 100 guests, our month-of coordination and coaching services work well for smaller events. We also offer a-la-carte hours for customized planning support.
