Venue Shopping.

What a journey so far!  There are so many beautiful places here in Albuquerque that we would love to get married but I will admit our options are fairly limited due to the number of people we are expecting at our wedding.  

Its official!  Our date is set and venue found!  We are very happy and excited to work with our wedding coordinator and show off the Sandia Mountain landscape at Sandia Resort and Casino on October 20th 2012.  

The scenery itself is to die for and gives everyone a true feeling of why Michael and I really love living in New Mexico.  For those who don't know 'Sandia' means 'watermelon' in spanish and as the sun sets the mountain range glows a pinkish-red color like a watermelon.   

Aside from the breathtaking views the accommodations at this venue are outstanding.  They have so much to offer and are extremely flexible when it comes to both minor and major details when planning the wedding.  The wonderful accommodations also extends to our guest.  They have three restaurants:  The Council Room Restaurant and Bar, Thur Shan Buffet, and Bien Sur.  Bien Sur is located and the very top of the hotel for fine dining but I recommend heading up there just to check out the view :)  Also offered right on the property is Green Reed Spa and Salon along with a fitness room.  Not to mention they also have a beautiful and yet the longest golf course in New Mexico.  
Feel free to check out the resort through their website: http://www.sandiacasino.com/hotel/

Can't wait to continue our planning journey :)