Help for Couples Planning a Santa Fe Wedding

Questions about a Santa Fe Wedding and our wedding planner

Benefit from our experience and that of previous clients with Santa Fe weddings by asking these questions of any ceremony or reception venue.

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Name, Address of Venue

Hacienda Doña Andrea de Santa Fe
Santa Fe Weddings
78 Vista Del Oro
Cerrillos, NM 87010
505-424-8995
weddings@hdasantafe.com
www.hdasantafe.com

Name & Phone Number Contact

Santa Fe Wedding Planner Anne Contreras 505-424-8995

How many years have you been in business?

Began Santa Fe wedding business in 2001

What percentage of business dedicated to weddings?

Most weekends, some mid-week

Wedding and Event Coordinator on Staff?

Yes, Santa Fe wedding facilitator included with some packages, or at an additional charge with others.

Can we hire our own Wedding Planner?

Yes, and we have some solid wedding planner recommendations!

Number of Guests for Ceremony?

Outdoors 185, Indoors 75

Number of Guests for Seated Dinner Reception?

Outdoors 180, Indoors 120

Number of Guests for Cocktail Reception?

Outdoors 300, Indoors 120

When is the final head-count needed?

One week before the wedding

Tables, chairs, and linens included in the site fee?

Full Kit banquet Rentals include kitchen use and clean up fee.

Are outside caterers allowed?

No

How do servers dress for wedding receptions?

Black on black with white aprons, unless specified.

Is there a Cake Cutting Fee?

No

Raito of Servers to Guests?

Seated 1:8-10, Buffet 1:12-14

How much time for my Ceremony?

Depends on package.

How much time for my Reception?

Depends on package.

Can I provide my own Liquor?

Yes, certainly.

Is there a Cork Fee?

No

Other Liquor Restrictions, if any?

All liquor is served by NM licensed dispenser (paid hourly), liquor service ends after 5 hours.

Can I provide my own Cake?

Yes, certainly.

Other vendor Restrictions, if any?

None, we have some good recommendations.

Restrictions against rice or rose petal-tossing?

None.

Changing Rooms available?

Yes, based on availability and prior reservation.

Decorations available?

Candles, assorted flowers vases, cake cutting service, Bridal Arch (appropriate for decorating with flowers).

Music Allowed?

Yes, soloists, small groups, dance bands and DJ's allowed. Sound System available for rent. Grand Piano available. We have recommendations.

Music Restrictions?

All Outdoor music and loud noise must end at 10:00pm. You may continue indoors until midnight.

Is there handicap accessibility?

Yes, parking and accessibility on lower level.

Does the facility have full liability insurance?

Yes

How many parking spaces are available for my wedding party?

Adequate parking is available for wedding guests, up to our limit of 180.

Parking Fee?

None

Valet or Attendants?

We do have attendants directing and assisting guests on arrival.

Cost of lodging?

Depends on your package, contact the office.

What is the payment policy?

Non-refundable deposit secures date.

Are credit cards accepted?

Yes, most.

How much gratuity is appropriate and to whom?

Servers 10% - 15% of menu cost, optional.
Hacienda Staff 8% - 15% of pre-tax total, optional.

Service fee per employee?

None

Fee to clean-up after the reception?

Included in package.

Payment/cancellation policy?

All deposits paid are non-refundable.

Payment terms?

Depends on package.