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An elegant hotel wedding venue in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Eldorado Hotel & Spa opens its doors for wedding ceremonies and receptions, as well as bridal showers and engagement parties. With six event spaces, couples are sure to find a suitable space to host their dream wedding. Situated among the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, couples love the stunning sunsets and elegant Southwestern environment of the venue.

Facilities and Capacity
The newest event space at Eldorado Hotel & Spa is the La Capilla de Oro, the wedding chapel. The non-denominational chapel features a simplistic, modern design, with porcelain flooring, white Kartell chairs, and a hand-carved, gilded altar. Connected to the chapel is a get-ready room, where the wedding party can convene prior to a ceremony for up to 150 wedding guests. After the ceremony, guests can retire to a cocktail hour on the Presidential Patio, a penthouse patio adjoining the Presidential Suite. The patio has a 360-degree view of downtown Santa Fe, the mountains, and the sunset horizon. Up to 375 guests can be seated in the Anasazi Ballroom for a banquet, and 550 for a wedding reception. With approximately 4,500 square feet of space, the ballroom can also be divided into two rooms, with one featuring a wood-burning fireplace. The largest event space is the Eldorado Grand Ballroom, a 7,000-square-foot ballroom that can host 700 for a reception or 580 for a banquet. The 15-foot ceiling is beamed and coffered, with traditional wainscoting and custom lighting fixtures, as well as LEDs implemented into the ceiling lighting. The Zia Ballroom is a more private area, with 2,200 square feet of space that can be divided into three different rooms. The last area is the Concourse, a grand hallway that extends from the spa to the Anasazi Ballroom, with room for up to 300 guests.

Services Offered
Eldorado Hotel & Spa's special events director is present to every step of the way to help couples design their memorable experience. The venue can provide audio equipment, chairs, a dance floor, lighting, and tables for a couple’s event, as well as lighting and sound needs.

Cuisine
Executive Chef Arturo Urreola is a lover of boundless, flavorful, and unique cuisine. He has no set rules when it comes to his cooking, and works with couples to accommodate their every need for their custom menu. He can even provide fare for pre- and post-wedding events such as a welcome dinner and a day-after wedding brunch. Catering occasions are also supplied with barware, china, chocolate fountain, flatware, glassware, and linens.

Accommodation
At the Eldorado Hotel & Spa, a couple’s wedding guests are welcome to stay overnight in one of the hotel’s 219 guest rooms or suites. Decorated with rustic New Mexico Pueblo Revival decor, the rooms feature handcrafted Native American-inspired furniture and local art.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Event Planner
Event Rentals

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Valet
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of Eldorado Hotel & Spa

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Ashley Sent on 05/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Summer Wedding

Working with David Stone from the Eldorado Hotel has been amazing. He has been extremely approachable and accommodating. He has answered all of our questions and given us great ideas for our big day. We are excited to have our wedding at the Eldorado Hotel.
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Rosalyn Sent on 01/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

David Stone + Eldorado is the BEST!

10 stars if it was possible because the extra 5 stars would go to its Regional Director of Events, David Stone. That gentleman is 100% of why our wedding day was truly EXCEPTIONAL! We had a large reception dinner in the Grand Ballroom, and every idea that I had, David had an extra suggestion to take it to the next level. We worked together fabulously and he made what would normally be stressful very fun. :)

David Stone is a true professional with amazing talent at guiding one during the wedding planning process. He thinks about 10 steps ahead on any ideas you may have, and his experience in this industry really shines in his expert advice and his passion for the work. David was very patient with all of my questions, changes, and gracefully dealt with day-before changes we had in the guest list (beyond our control). His attention to detail is outstanding and so key to a smooth wedding day.

The Eldorado Hotel itself is very luxe with rich NM tradition (Governors Balls & NM Justices are sworn in here), but what shines the brightest here is David Stone's talent in coordinating weddings. We had one truly magical day that friends and family still rave about. Thank you, David for the fun planning memories and the best day of our lives! We highly recommend Eldorado & David Stone for a terrific wedding. :)
Jen
Jen Sent on 12/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST place to have your wedding!

The Eldorado was an AMAZING place to have our wedding! I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. We had the best planner to work with, David. He clearly understood our vision and had THE BEST IDEAS! He helped us plan our entire weekend, and it was perfect! We had a smaller wedding and had our ceremony on the rooftop - it was gorgeous. The Eldorado is worth it for this alone! We used the chapel for our reception, and it was beautiful! We used the Eldorado's grand candelabras, and it looked so elegant. David had a great idea to use the balcony again to have a firepit with smores. We also did cake and first dances under the stars. So many of my wedding guests said it was the nicest wedding they have ever been to! I loved all of it. The staff was great too! We also did a night before welcome party on the rooftop (the only caveat for the rooftop is to watch the weather - this event was a bit windy. However, our weather for the big day was perfect). The morning after we did a brunch in the Agave lounge and reused our flowers from the wedding reception. It was fantastic! I loved our wedding weekend, and the price was great too! It is really reasonable per person and includes quite a bit, and it is SO nice! We looked at having a wedding back East and it would have easily been twice the cost and half as nice. I'm so glad we got to work with David, who is amazing, super helpful, and has such amazing ideas. Our big day at the Eldorado was a smashing success!
Aurora
Aurora Sent on 11/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating

David Stone is fantastic

David and his team at Eldorado went above and beyond for our October wedding! He was great at being available to answer our questions and totally made us feel comfortable by being realistic. I couldn't have dreamed up our wedding day the way it came out. The price seems like a lot at first, but you get a lot with what you pay for per plate. They were more than accommodating for our large wedding and took care of the little things I would not have known to ask for. So beautiful, if I were to do it again I wouldn't change a thing. Get David on your vendor team.
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Amanda Sent on 11/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating

High Quality customer service & location

I did not end up booking this location but if I was booking based off the Venue/Catering Manager, I would have 100% picked this Place. David Stone is seriously the best. He was so helpful and informative and made us feel so comfortable. He also was very open minded and excited about all of our ideas which I really appreciated. He will go above and beyond on your wedding day to make sure everything goes well. He has many years of experience but it is also just in his nature. The Eldorado Hotel is beautiful! They have many options for indoor and outdoor wedding options. They have a beautiful balcony that has the best view in town of the city but also the mountains. Highly recommend. You can not go wrong with this place, and David will make the experience that much better! Especially if you are doing destination!
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Anna Sent on 12/13/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We had a great experience at the Eldorado hotel! Dan Liss and his staff went out of their way to make our wedding memorable and beautiful. Dan was attentive and professional. We had all of our needs met timely and the service was wonderful. I definitely recommend the Eldorado for your events!
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Frankie Sent on 12/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I would recommend the Eldorado Hotel and Dan Liss to commodate your wedding. Dan and his team were excellent for my wedding and did a great job in everything they did to make my wedding a beautiful day.
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Vicki Sent on 12/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing event staff to work with and the property is picture perfect.
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Kathy Sent on 10/24/2016
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I got married in Santa Fe, NM on 10/15/2016 and had our reception at Eldorado Hotel & Spa. First off, Dan Liss was amazing to work with! He was very responsive to all of our emails, calls, questions, etc. He went above and beyond for us and we couldn't have asked for a better person to work with for such an important event. We had our cocktail hour on the balcony of the Presidential Suite and our reception was in the ballroom downstairs. Everything from the food/drinks to the service was top notch! Our guests were very pleased with the rooms and the overall service of the hotel staff. Josh was so awesome in assisting our guests with any of their room needs and Sylvia was great in helping us get everything we needed for our after the wedding party. If we could give this hotel more than 5 stars, we would! Eldorado is the best place to stay in Santa Fe and definitely the best place to have your wedding and/or reception!
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Jane Sent on 07/22/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Dan Liss has been the best to work with. He made the entire planning process of our daughters wedding easy and worry free. He had suggestions as to outside vendors to use (flowers, weddding cake, etc). The entire hotel staff from the Chef, to the room reservation staff, to Eric Kuntz (who assisted with special lighting and sound microphones) were all professional and very accommodating.
We had about 270 people attending and if there was a "glitch" we have no idea what it was. Everyone who attended the wedding is still talking about it and how wonderful it was. The décor was beautiful, the food was delicious and served hot, and there was plenty of service staff to see to every need. It was a great success and in great part to Dan Liss who saw to every little detail - things we would never think of.
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Eldorado Hotel & Spa frequently asked questions

Eldorado Hotel & Spa includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
The space offered by Eldorado Hotel & Spa for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
Eldorado Hotel & Spa offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Eldorado Hotel & Spa offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Eldorado Hotel & Spa offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
Eldorado Hotel & Spa offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Eldorado Hotel & Spa is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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