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Courtney Faye Garhnam
Courtney Faye Garhnam
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Hispanic or Latinx-owned, Woman-owned

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La Luz Weddings & Events is based in Albuquerque and services the entire state of New Mexico with wedding and event planning, logistics, and coordination. Courtney Garnham and Shelby Wolfe, the co-owners of the company, are genuinely dedicated to their clients. They focus on the finer details of each occasion, guiding you through the planning process with a calm yet friendly demeanor.

Services Offered

La Luz Weddings & Events will prioritize the creation of a lasting connection with clients, developing an understanding of their dream vision. Courtney and Shelby service all sorts of events including, but not limited to, wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, holiday parties, birthday parties, and quinceñeras. There is an array of planning services available including full planning, month-of planning, day-of coordination, and hourly advisement. There is a little something for everyone, no matter the budget.



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FAQ

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$1,800

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$2,700

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$5,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$100

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

2

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La Luz Wedding & Events received glowing reviews for their exceptional planning services, particularly Shelby and Courtney. Reviewers praised their professionalism, organization, and attention to detail. They were highly recommended for their calming presence, seamless coordination, and ability to handle difficult vendor situations. The team at La Luz was commended for making weddings unforgettable and stress-free, with outstanding communication and expertise in executing flawless events. Customers highlighted the value of hiring them as an investment for a perfect wedding day.

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La Luz Wedding & Events received glowing reviews for their exceptional planning services, particularly Shelby and Courtney. Reviewers praised their professionalism, organization, and attention to detail. They were highly recommended for their calming presence, seamless coordination, and ability to handle difficult vendor situations. The team at La Luz was commended for making weddings unforgettable and stress-free, with outstanding communication and expertise in executing flawless events. Customers highlighted the value of hiring them as an investment for a perfect wedding day.

Matt
Matt Sent on 07/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Money We Spent

Oh my, I’m not even sure where to begin. To say Courtney and Shelby made our craziest dreams come true is both hyperbole, and accurate. My wife and I approached La Luz with a wedding weekend — a luxury, multi-day event with many twists and turns for our guests. We got to treat everyone with many surprises at the Four Seasons in Santa Fe, all brought to life by La Luz — from salsa and margarita icebreaker competitions, to friend swap events, to a reception twist where everyone had to look under their seat; Courtney and Shelby brought all of it to life. But the biggest surprise for us was how close of friends they became. Working with them was like working with your best, most organized, prompt, and ‘we’ll make it happen’ friends. They helped us through every detail, and crisis (like the wedding dress getting stained 5 days before the big day!) I can’t praise this group enough, and am ready to have them plan more than just our wedding!
~One happy groom
Zoe
Zoe P. Sent on 12/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

100% recommend La Luz for all your wedding planning needs!

Hiring La Luz and Shelby as our wedding planner/coordinator was truly the best decision we made for our wedding. We did Month+ wedding planning with La Luz and Shelby and we say that our one regret of wedding planning was not hiring Shelby to help us plan the whole thing! She is so organized and so on top of everything that it was a breath of fresh air when she took over 8 weeks out from our wedding. We trusted her so wholeheartedly that we felt a huge weight off our shoulders when she took over. She was always responsive to email and texts (if needed for something more time pressing). She was also such a calming presence for us at the rehearsal and on the wedding day, because we knew that she would be expertly handling everything. She handled some difficult vendor situations very kindly and respectfully, and kept us insulated from some of the more complicated sides of wedding planning. We would recommend Shelby and La Luz to anyone getting married in the Albuquerque/Santa Fe area. Thank you for everything, Shelby
Devin
Devin Sent on 11/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best day of my life

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 somewhat 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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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner

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