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La Fonda on The Plaza is a wedding venue located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, that services weddings throughout the local area as well as destination weddings. The venue has been part of the wedding industry since 1923 and specializes in southwestern destination weddings, large and intimate indoor or outdoor ceremonies, receptions, LGBT weddings, and catering. Steeped in tradition, La Fonda emits a truly timeless ambiance. The venue marries the elegance and style of yesteryear with the contemporary luxury and convenience of today.

Facilities and Capacity

La Fonda on The Plaza‘s grounds is beautifully designed and will exceed your expectations. The space can fit up to 550 guests and provides nothing short of excellence and sophistication. The architecture is southwestern in style and includes inviting kiva fireplaces and authentic interiors graced with handcrafted furnishings and original artwork. An air of romance resonates to delight couples and guests alike. As the evening draws to a close, you will be pampered in a luxurious suite with a private balcony. This intimate place offers a perfect setting to celebrate your first night together as a couple.

Services Offered

On top of inviting facilities, La Fonda on The Plaza also offers an array of services to help ensure that every essential element is in place for your wedding. The team has over 95 years of experience in hosting weddings. As soon as you meet the seasoned wedding professionals at La Fonda, you will find comfort in knowing that they are prepared to help you create the perfect day. Every aspect of your wedding will be managed with the highest level of care. Whether it is candelabras, flowers, covered chairs, or gourmet menus, the wedding planners of La Fonda are prepared with innovative ideas that will impress. At your request, photography services, private garden terrace banquets, and refreshments can also be provided. Other event services that are available include:

  • Accommodations
  • Bridal suite
  • Cake cutting
  • China
  • Cleanup
  • Event planning
  • Event rentals
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • Sound
  • Setup
  • Tables

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$24,800
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FAQ

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

Yes

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

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Reviews of La Fonda on The Plaza

Weddingwire
4.7/5 24 reviews
Google
4.6/5 2690 reviews
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 09/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Choice of Our Wedding

I cannot recommend La Fonda enough as a wedding venue! From the moment we toured, my entire family was beyond impressed with David, his professionalism, organization, and approach to weddings. He was amazing to work with throughout the entire wedding process, repeatedly going above and beyond. The wedding itself ran seamlessly under David’s direction, and we cannot thank him enough.

As for the hotel itself, photos really do not do justice to what a unique and beautiful location it is. The majority of our guests came from out-of-town and couldn’t stop talking about how wonderful the hotel was with its service, art, history, and food. The Terraza rooftop was stunning both in photos and in real life – our friends’ iPhone photos from the reception during sunset look professional quality because the light is so amazing. We were really impressed with the food quality at our tasting and for the event itself, a friend who is a former chef at Michelin restaurants commented on how much he enjoyed everything.
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 07/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Hats off to David

Not only is this location unbeatable but David is probably one of the most exceptional people you will ever meet. We appreciated absolutely everything he did to make our day outstanding and unforgettable. Until we meet again!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 11/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best!

You should book La Fonda for your wedding. The venue is gorgeous, the hotel staff are fantastic, and David Stone is simply the best venue host anyone could ask for. We originally planned to get married in September 2020 but postponed a full year to 9/19/21 due to COVID; rebooking the new date was easy and all of the details e.g. room reservations, rates, deposit, etc were honored without hassle. All of our guests enjoyed the hotel rooms and hotel amenities. The hotel’s catered food and wedding reception dishes were spot on - we were especially pleased the menu reflected New Mexican cuisine.

Additionally, we partook in a brilliant tradition at La Fonda: we hired Mariachis (via Absolute Entertainment) who hid behind the guests during the ceremony and began to play immediately after we were pronounced husband and wife, surprising and delighting our guests. Then they led everyone on a march around the Santa Fe Plaza, including a stop in the middle of the plaza to dance. This was one of the best parts of our wedding, and such a fun and unique experience for our guests.

With respect to David, he’s something special. David was so attentive about every detail and made every step of the process simple. He was easy to contact and quick to respond to emails during the planning process, and he made us feel truly special and not just another couple on the long list of people to be married at La Fonda. Our wedding was perfect, and it’s because of the hard work and professionalism exhibited by David and his team.
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