I am so glad we chose David to photograph our wedding. He was so kind and sincere when we first met…read morehim to discuss our options. He worked with us to get exactly what we wanted within our budget. When he took our posed pictures he was kind enough to let the anxious family members get their shots in too. We were impressed at the wedding reception with how he sort of blended in, he was always in the background but taking wonderful pictures the whole time. We love all of the candid shots and reliving all that happiness by looking at his pictures. His second photographer, Tina Silva, was also amazing. She felt like an aunt, so sweet and encouraging while taking pictures. Her photos were just as impressive, and again, we barely knew she was there capturing these wonderful moments. I would gladly use David or Tina again, and I will recommend them to anyone that asks. Thanks again for the wonderful pictures!

If you want a wedding vendor who cares about your special day just as much as you do, hire Les from…read moreArranged Elegance immediately. Les was hands-down the most communicative vendor we worked with throughout our entire planning process. She is a total perfectionist and incredibly detail-oriented. She actually hand-painted every single flower for our table wreaths! She is so engaged with your event that you can trust her to not just do her job, but to make sure the entire venue looks absolutely flawless. She went above and beyond at every turn, and for the immense amount of work, talent, and effort she put into our day, her services were incredibly fairly priced. We loved working with Les and cannot thank her enough for making our wedding look so spectacular!

Wonderful and helpful. Would recommend again and again. They wee so helpful to help me connect with…read moreeverything I needed.

I was in town for my grandson's graduation and wanted a boutonniere for him and a wrist corsage for…read morehis girlfriend. On a Wednesday, this was going to be hard to find already made. I'm in the middle of flower school, and I did have a general idea of how to make both. April and Tanya at Acorn said they'd be happy to sell me the material I needed (very thin wire, florist tape, a corsage wristlet) as well as some spray roses. They gave me some pro tips so both projects would turn out well -- which they did! So very kind and helpful. And yes, the kids were surprised and pleased. My daughter was pleased with the really nice selection of gifts and cards. She's local and will definitely be back.

Tanya did an amazing arrangement for my mom on her birthday. It was on Saturday and all the flower…read moreshops we go to or closed and it was only 11 AM. So my dad called Tanya in Cedar crest and drove there 30 minutes to get the arrangement. It was so beautiful, that mom cried, happy tears. The arrangement was very unique and beautiful . It's nice because she's open on the weekends and close Monday and Tuesday. So if you need anything on the weekends, you know where to go.

Love this place! Such a welcoming enviornment with knowledgeable customer service ! Works with all…read morebudgets and styles. Not your typical arrangements, always thinking out of the box. The cooler is always full with fresh arrangement's that are ready to go with a selection for every budget, if you don't see one that's right for you the designers will Make it for you on the spot! Never been disappointed! Quick delivery for same day delivery as well! Highly recommend!

I went on Valentine's Day, and I get that it's last minute, but you'd think they would be selling…read moreflowers so fast that they wouldn't be selling you old wilting flowers. Yesterday when I got them I noticed that the white roses had black marks at the edges and the roses were fully bloomed, but I didn't expect that my $184 investment was only going to last 1 day! Also I got a bear that had some dirt marks on the back but they didn't even offer to discount it. Mind you the small bear was 20 something dollars when you get a giant one for that price at cvs, discovered when I was going somewhere to get a card because they didn't have any cards besides those micro ones. Ultimately I don't mind spending even over $200 on flowers but I expect quality .

Quinceaneras? Do you know what it is? Probably not, unless you are a 15 year-old girl . . . or your…read morefamily is originally from a Latin American country that celebrates this time in a girl's life. Fiesta de Quince Años. Basically, it means PARTY! PARTY! and the most beautiful dress you have ever had. Originally the dresses were white or pastel . . . but not today. Today they are any color of the rainbow that you want. Deep, rich colors with lots of ruffles, fluff, layers and bling. Where do you get such a dress? Well, "Hamiel Bridals and Quinceaneras" has just the dress any young girl would dream of wearing to her party. . . . or her wedding. Hamiel also carries a large selection of wedding dresses. I was lucky enough to attend an in-house Yelp Event with an introduction to the owner. Successful businesses are built by owners/founders who have a real passion and care about their customers. Carmen Bolivar is one of those passionate owners. Caring about each and every Quinceaneras and Wedding Party. The "Bridal" Dress Shop is attached to the large event space. The dresses run the gambit from simple and elegant to elaborate with bling and fluff. Whatever you have been dreaming of since you were a little girl. I know, I know, you Guys, if you are reading this, don't really care. You just want your lady to look beautiful. Well, this is the place for her to get that dream dress and for you to go all googly-eyed when she walks down that isle towards you. I've been married twice. Never had a real wedding dress. Do you think I could get one and just wear it on special occasions? Carmen has so many to choose from . . . it would be hard to decide. Dreaming of a Quinceaneras Party or a Family Wedding? Go meet Carmen and have her show you the Event Center and the opportunities Hamiel can provide.

I was able to visit this shop. Beautiful dresses! Very impressed with the incredible work ethic of…read morethe owner. There is a spacious and lovely area for events.

Highly, highly recommend…read more Alena was such a great contribution to our planning and execution of our wonderful wedding day. We are so grateful for her professionalism and experience, as she organized all of the vendors and kept our wedding on a timeline. Not only is she a great wedding planner, but she genuinely was excited for us and shared in our love and joy for the months leading up to our event. It is obvious how much Alena loves her job. I hope she is able to continue to grow her business and share her skills with many more couples for years and years to come. Thank you Alena!!!!

Alena is extraordinary. Absolutely top notch - she is a total cut above the rest! I run anxious and…read moreI was incredibly worried about everything going well (after having lost my first wedding venue in California and needing to put together a totally new wedding in NM in 5 months, I was especially concerned). Since I live in CA, I was working with Alena remotely, which could have caused problems with someone less capable. No problems at all with Alena, her work was A+. Not only was I able to 100% trust Alena with all of my worries and details, but she went above and beyond in every way during my wedding in Santa Fe in August. She will have every detail that is important to you in her brain day of, and make sure that it happens precisely as you want it to happen. She will solve problems before they even get to you. She will be a shepherd to you and your spouse on your big day - not pushy, but not a pushover. There in exactly the way you need her. She knows her craft, and she executes like the expert she is. She is worth every single penny and more. She has a calming, but kickass presence that will complement you in whatever way your personality type needs. Her organizational skills and professional demeanor truly impressed us during the whole lead up to the wedding and the day of. She managed all of our vendors with elegance, but a get-it-done attitude as well, and they had great things to say about her to us as well. I wish I lived in New Mexico so I could work with Alena on more events. She is unbelievable. Hiring her was the best decision of our entire wedding - and my husband and I say that every time we reminisce about our big day. She made it even better than I imagined...which I did not think was possible!!

After being recommended Shelby by friends, contracting with her was the first (and best) decision…read morewe made for planning our wedding. We ended up going with her Month Of Plus+ package. She shared planning timelines for us for the year leading up to our wedding, which were so helpful! Following her checklists made planning on our end so simple. Her vendor recommendations were flawless, as well. Once we hit the 8 week mark, she completely took over. She always referred to us for final decisions, but contacted all of our vendors and arranged everything perfectly. Shelby did everything in her power to keep us as least stressed as possible. On our big day, everything was seamless and so organized. We received so many compliments on how the day flowed so well and on the lack of hiccups. All of this was thanks to Shelby! She is a true master event planner. She is professional, but also warm and funny and kind. She had every minute detail accounted for, and our wedding day was perfect as a result. I am SO glad we hired Shelby to help plan our wedding. I will be forever grateful to her for helping us have the best day ever!

Shelby and her team are fantastic! There are so many details, especially the last couple of days…read moreprior to the wedding, it's nerve-racking to think of all the things we would have missed if Shelby had not been our daughter's wedding coordinator. She thought of things we never would have even considered. She was right there whenever we needed her, she and her team took care of everything, flawlessly. She always answered her emails, even after the wedding. They worked seamlessly with the venue and were our trusted source of information. I'll have to think up another event some day and ask her to handle it, too. Thanks, Shelby, you're the best!! Marcie Jordan

I got married this past weekend in Santa Fe! After combing the internet for photographers in the…read morearea, I happily landed upon Desiree & Seth. Loved that they are a married couple, their story, and the beautiful work they had posted. All my correspondence with Desiree before the big day left me at ease, and excited! Friday (day before the wedding) we went out for our Connection casual pictures, and had a blast. Was a perfect time to get used to cameras, and get to know Desiree & Seth. The next morning I get a text from sweet Desiree, and she sent us a surprise sampling of our pictures! While I was already excited for our pictures, this has left me thrilled to see all the other things they have done!! On the big day Desiree stayed with me, and Seth with my husband for pictures - nice arrangement! Desiree was a total professional - respectful of my family, and would laugh and participate in jokes. We then went and walked around town in our wedding garb for pictures. Again - such fun! They had also saved some spots for pictures just for the big day. I can't say enough good things about these two, they are not only great photographers, but real people who are fun to be around :) THANK YOU Desiree & Seth!!

If there were ten stars I would select them all…read more Seth and Desiree ARE AMAZING. Their work is breathtaking. They traveled from New Mexico to Southern California to shoot our wedding and made it very well worth it. It has been over a year since we got married and I still go through photos and our video in complete awe. They captured everything, and tell a beautiful story through their photos. On the day of our wedding, anything that went wrong or needed fixing, they were right there to make things stressfree... from hair pins to sewing kits, Desiree had it all in hand, while she and Seth still captured every moment and detail. Talk about above and beyond!!! Seth and Desiree dont just do a good job, they genuinely care about each person they work with and it shows! Thank you will never be enough, but I will say it over amd over again. Noelle and Adam Jackson