About La Luz Weddings and Events and their Wedding Planners services in Albuquerque
La Luz Weddings and Events is a wedding planning service in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They offer a digital planning portal with templates, checklists, and updated timelines that couples can access throughout the process.
The team handles vendor coordination, including outreach, communication, and contract review. They create detailed wedding day timelines and manage full day-of coordination. They provide several planning packages, with the 8-week Splendor package offering vendor communication, timeline creation, and day-of execution support.
They work with couples planning locally and also with those arranging weddings from afar. The team adapts to different venue types, including spaces that require a more hands-on approach.
Reviews of La Luz Weddings and Events
The most repeated theme in reviews is the calm and organization the team brings, anticipating needs and handling surprises without missing a beat. Couples value the vendor coordination, clear deadlines, and personal touch. Those planning from afar mention consistent communication and how easy it is to follow progress through the portal. They also appreciate that the team finds time to make sure the couple eats and stays hydrated during the event. Best fits couples who want professional support from early planning stages through day-of execution.
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Read reviews of La Luz Weddings and Events in Albuquerque, Bernalillo (NM).
H
Courtney went above and beyond for our wedding! She was calm, very organized, and easily the best decision we made throughout the wedding planning process! Lindsey was so kind and we appreciated her help day of 💕
S
If (for some reason) my wife and I were to re-do our entire wedding, with all lessons learned, the first thing we would do is hire LLWE again. Shelby gave us structure and organization from the chaotic early phases of planning to the unanticipated changes day-of. She provided up-to-date granular che…cklists, she gave us hard deadlines, and she gave us heaps and heaps of wisdom she's learned from years in the business. We had a lot of questions at many steps during this process; things are expensive and not crystal clear; and a misstep can be costly. Shelby has been incredibly reliable throughout the entire process - taking hours of work off our hands as she corosponded with vendors, chased down details, and organized our efforts into a cohesive smooth wedding.
C
My husband and I used La Luz for our vow renewal and reception party. I cannot overstate just how wonderful Shelby and her team are at their job!!! Shelby was our coordinator extraordinaire and walked us through every step of the way. She was incredibly organized, professional, knowledgeable and jus…t an all around great person! We would 100% recommend her for anyone looking to get married or plan a major event. She has exceeded our expectations in ever way. She put us in touch with amazing vendors who all turned out to be high quality, just like her! Even more impressive is that we planned our event from afar, communication was a breeze and frequency was perfect for planning a large event into reasonable chunks of time. I felt like she was always readily available to help out if I had questions or concerns when reviewing options for our ceremony.
She helped us with the big picture down to the smallest details: creative planning, gathering a vision for the event and the tiny day-of details that just made the day absolutely perfect. We couldn't have done it without you Shelby! Thank you so much for your help.
If you are getting married or planning a major event the second phone call you should be making after telling your family is to La Luz to get them on the books ASAP!! They are that good!! Absolutely worth it 10/10 recommend, if you want to actually enjoy your wedding day AND the planning process get them on your team ;)
D
La Luz Events hired me to perform strolling magic during cocktail hour at a wedding, and working with Shelby was an absolute pleasure. She’s kind, professional, and incredibly organized, and it’s clear how much she cares about both her clients and vendors. The atmosphere of the evening was elegant, …relaxed, and seamless. I highly recommend La Luz Events for any wedding or special event.
M
My husband and I chose Courtney from La Luz Weddings and Events as our wedding planner and coordinator and we couldn't have been happier. From the very beginning, she was organized, calm, and on top of every detail. Exactly what we needed.
Courtney coordinated with all of my vendors pre wedding day… and had a ton of helpful templates to help you organize and plan your wedding.
On the actual wedding day, she made everything flow so smoothly that my husband and I were able to just enjoy the day with our friends and family instead of stressing about what was supposed to happen next. It felt like everything magically fell into place, but we know it was really Courtney behind the scenes making it all happen. I used rental flowers and was so worried that some of the arrangements would be lost or thrown away. Courtney and her team ensured everything was set up perfectly and that everything was boxed up and ready to go at the end of the night while everyone was enjoying themselves and dancing.
One thing we loved is how she kept finding us throughout the night with food and drinks, making sure we actually ate and stayed hydrated. It was such a small thing, but it meant so much and made us feel genuinely cared for.
If you’re looking for someone who is organized, thoughtful, and truly invested in making your day perfect, we couldn’t recommend Courtney more. She made our day better than we ever imagined!
S
Working with Shelby was, without a doubt, the single best decision we made for our wedding. If I could give them ten stars, I would!
From our very first consultation, Shelby brought a sense of calm, organization, humor, and incredible expertise to what could have been a very stressful process. She …is an absolute professional who handled every detail—from vendor coordination and contract review to timeline management and troubleshooting—with grace and precision.
Our vision for the day felt perfectly understood and executed. Shelby didn't just manage the logistics; she elevated the entire aesthetic and atmosphere. Everything ran seamlessly, and my husband and I were truly able to be present and enjoy every moment, knowing that Shelby was expertly handling things behind the scenes.
If you are looking for a planner who is organized, creative, communicative, and genuinely dedicated to making your day perfect, look no further. Hiring La Luz Wedding and Events was the best investment we made, and we wholeheartedly recommend them to any couple getting married. Thank you for giving us the wedding of our dreams!
W
We are so glad we got help planning our wedding from LLW&E! It was the best investment we could have made to ensure a memorable and stress-free time. The value of the 8-week splendor package was incredible! Courtney was available anytime we had questions, and the planning portal was so well organize…d and useful. Going into the last 8 weeks before our wedding Courtney worked with our vendors and put together an awesome day of timeline that made everything easy on our end! She was also incredibly attentive and made sure to understand our priorities and made adjustments and suggestions to accommodate! In hindsight it was a no-brainer! Thank you La Luz Weddings and Events!
J
Working with Shelby from La Luz Weddings and Events was one of the very best decisions we made for our wedding. From our very first conversation, Shelby’s warmth, organization, and genuine passion for what she does shone through. She instantly made me feel like I was in the best hands — and she deli…vered above and beyond every single step of the way.
In the weeks leading up to the wedding, Shelby was a calm and steady presence. She anticipated things before I did, offered thoughtful advice, and handled every little curveball with such grace that I never had to worry. On the day of the wedding, she was an absolute powerhouse — putting out fires quietly and efficiently, keeping everyone on schedule, and somehow doing it all with a smile on her face and positive energy that was contagious.
What I appreciated most was that Shelby truly cared. She wasn’t just checking boxes or running through timelines — she took the time to understand what mattered most to us and made sure those moments came to life exactly how we imagined (and better!). She made me feel seen, supported, and completely at ease throughout the entire process.
It’s rare to meet someone who is both highly professional and genuinely kind, but that’s Shelby in every way. She’s organized, creative, endlessly patient, and radiates positivity. Our day was perfect because of her — and I can’t imagine it without her steady guidance and heart.
If you’re planning a wedding and want someone who will go above and beyond, handle the chaos so you don’t have to, and bring pure light and joy to your day, Shelby and La Luz Weddings and Events are it. She is truly a beautiful person inside and out, and I’m forever grateful for all she did to make our wedding everything we dreamed of.
J
If we could give more than 5 stars we would! Planning a wedding and on the fence about whether a planner is worth the money? Don’t second guess it- hire Shelby and her team immediately. From the very first time we met with Shelby, she made us feel so taken care of and made our day run so absolutely …smooth our guests were complimenting us the entire evening. Shelby has such a detailed oriented perspective and genuinely cares about her couples. We cannot recommend La Luz Event Planning enough. From providing the groom last minute hair spray the day of the wedding to gracefully handling last minute changes with a calming presence- Shelby is an amazing event coordinator and brings so much love and care to her work. We felt like Shelby was family by the end of our wedding. Do yourself a favor and hire this team, it’ll make your day 100X better!
D
Our Santa Fe wedding was absolutely perfect and it is all thanks to Courtney and her exceptional work in helping us plan our wedding for the past year. She is both a calming presence and doesn't miss a detail, two qualities which are rare to find together in one person.
We were working with a somew…hat non-traditional wedding venue that required a more DIY approach in bringing together a lot of different vendors and Courtney did not shy away from any challenges thrown our way.
Everything went off without a hitch and the wedding proved to be the most amazing day of our lives. This is completely to the credit of Courtney and her team - hiring La Luz was the best decision we made besides getting married itself!
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