Expedition Me & You

While Bandelier National Monument was relaxing and inviting, Chris and I were most definitely interested in additional exploration when it came to cliff dwellings and New Mexico's historic sites. Our schedule permitted us one destination on Tuesday. We could choose to visit the Taos Pueblo or Puye Cliff Dwellings . Although the Pueblo is supposed to be pretty spectacular, Chris and I are wary of crowds. The Taos Pueblo is a very popular place. Although it's filled with authentic Native American artisans and craftspeople, she and I felt more like we wanted a one on one experience doing something a little more exciting than shopping. Puye is beautiful . A Pueblo guide provides an intimate tour throughout the site. What I enjoyed most about it is that her experiences were firsthand. She is a direct descendant of the individuals who used to inhabit the cliff dwellings and her knowledge about the area was not only complete but also genuine. In fact, the people who used to

For anyone interested, I thought I should compile a complete list of resources for anyone who may want to replicate our destination wedding! As mentioned previously, Chris and I had a vegan wedding in Santa Fe, New Mexico. We planned everything ourselves with much help from our moms. I had a very difficult time with everything and any help I can provide to others attempting something similar could be valuable. So, here goes. Venue Hyde Memorial State Park It cost $500 for an entire day's use. It is a state park and is run by rangers. They are not overly helpful, but the price is amazing. The scenery is fantastic. We booked for their final week. Unless you want to risk ran, sleet, hail, and snow, I would suggest booking a week or two before their final weekend for your fall wedding and probably the opposite for spring. Officiant Marilee Harrison, Humanist Celebrant We could not have asked for a more professional officiant. We loved Marilee. She provided us with options f