Matthew is an AMAZING DJ and human being! He did our wedding two weeks ago and was just a fantastic…read moresuperstar of a person. He is very organized, communicative, caring and talented. HIghly recommend. You're going to be so stressed out over other things about your wedding or party, don't let the entertainment be one of the things you're stressing about. Literally had no worries at all and everyone had a fun time! Thank you Matthew!!

I was planning an outdoor bridal luncheon for my daughter but in need of shade for our backyard-…read moreSimply Decor was among a handful of vendors that would deliver and install a tent outside the Albuquerque area. And we couldn't be more pleased with the overall experience- the delivery, installation and pickup went smoothly. Great communication throughout the booking process- I highly recommend

We held our wedding at The View Event Center, which is a site owned and managed by Simply Decor &…read moreEvents. The location is gorgeous, and was just right for our wedding. When we arrived, the chairs were uncovered and the tablecloths had deep creases in them. Be aware that the basic package doesn't include the chair covers (even if you were told it does!) and includes their least-expensive tablecloths. Despite this, the manager on site the day of our event very kindly put covers on the chairs and swapped the tablecloths out. We had no problems with the venue or the staff until the manager left. Once she was no longer present, the staff began clearing tables, not just of trash from dinner, but also by throwing away wedding favors, florals, and other decor we had out. Many of our guests began leaving because they thought the event was over, even though it still had 2 1/2 hours to go. We ended up leaving early, ourselves, because we had no guests left! We also pre-paid for some wine vouchers for our cash bar. The bartender requested that we hand out the vouchers, so we put a friend in charge of them. At the end of the night, we still had 20 vouchers left. The bartender charged our guests full price for glasses of wine if they didn't have a voucher; this was after asking us to hand out the vouchers rather than keep them at the bar for free use by the guests. We feel double-charged for those drinks, and were offered no means of making this right, since it isn't the bartender's job to keep track of the vouchers that were pre-paid for. We frustratingly overpaid by $100 for wine that the bartender can now re-sell at another time. Overall, the management is phenomenal, and our experience was a good one. The venue is beautiful, and I'd highly recommend a walkthrough for anyone interested. Just some suggestions: make sure everything you're promised is written out to the letter on the invoice, don't have an evening event here, where the manager might be clocking out partway through, and go with a strictly cash or strictly open bar, DO NOT buy the vouchers, because they're not afraid to double-dip for the drinks that are already covered by those.

Gabe took the time to get to know our story before the ceremony. We spent a couple hours getting to…read moreknow each other, in the little time we spent he caught who we are and put it in the most beautiful story. His attention to detail was spot on. He's a good guy, with a humble heart. I highly recommend him. Thank you Gabe it was a beautiful day! An amazing beginning for the rest of our lives, and I am so grateful you were a part of it. We appreciate you! Mr & Mrs Chalan

Great communication! Gives amazing recom for spots. If you're looking to elope look no further!…read moreHe's amazing.

Great gated community in the east mountains. High end…read morehomes. Olympic size pool, sauna, steam room Clubhouse with multiple amenities Offering private weddings.

I usually go out of my way to leave positive reviews because I know how much they help businesses…read more Unfortunately, I can't honestly do that here. The venue itself is beautiful, but our experience on the wedding day was incredibly disappointing. The communication leading up to the wedding was responsive and great, and our questions were answered promptly which we were very impressed with. However, responsiveness beforehand did not translate into execution on the wedding day. They reassured us that Marina was a certified wedding planner and that we didn't need to hire another one or a day of coordinator. That couldn't be more wrong. Our signature cocktail ingredients that we purchased ourselves and brought were misplaced. Instead of acknowledging the mistake, our family was led to believe they had forgotten to bring them. Several family members, and I during the wedding spent 30-60 minutes searching the venue and scrambling to find them or replacement ingredients. During the wedding they never offered to replace them or reimburse us for the hundreds of dollars they had lost. We had even spent time brewing tea specifically for the cocktails, which ultimately wasn't used either even though it was there. Before the wedding, I offered to batch the cocktails in advance to avoid exactly this type of problem. I was reassured that it wasn't necessary. When the missing ingredients were eventually found days later, we were asked to come pick them up after the wedding ourselves so they could be returned. There was no offer to reimburse us for the inconvenience until we pressed them for it. A simple phone call that night could've saved everything but there was no communication. If your guest count decreases before the wedding but they already charged you for plating or other things don't expect them to offer you a refund unless you press them for it either. When we arrived about 45 minutes before guests were scheduled to arrive, almost nothing had been set up yet, and the coordinator was in the office just eating. They ask you to assign your own friends and family to handle tasks that I expected the venue staff to coordinate. The reception tables were also not in the order requested. While we were still loading our belongings after the reception which was literally at 10pm sharp, the venue lights were turned off on us. I was literally loading things in my wedding dress with no help from the venue. My husband, the groom, also felt the bartenders hired from Nature Pointe were rude to him--on his wedding day! Also in general they don't allow caterers to cook anything on site so if you want anything that is supposed to be crispy or made on site, it's impossible, which makes the menu very limited. The "wedding planning" they offer is a sheet of vendors they know of and it's minimal and outdated. I understand that people have difficult days or personal circumstances, and I genuinely try to extend grace. Had someone simply acknowledged the mistakes, apologized, or attempted to make things right, I likely would have felt very differently. People often describe their wedding as one of the most important days of their lives. Thankfully, we were surrounded by wonderful family, friends, and incredible vendors who made the day special despite these issues. But many of the stressful moments we experienced were preventable. 3 months later I'm still disappointed and surprised that this all happened. If I were planning my wedding again, I would definitely choose a different venue AND not rely on reassurance that they have a day-of-coordinator.

Hands down the best catering experience I've ever had. The team at M'Tucci's catering helped me…read moreput a menu together for my wife's 40th birthday celebration when I had no idea what to do! Mia was especially helpful in this area and she crushed it! I went with her recommendations on amounts, appetizers and entrees and it was perfect! Joseph, and Tana were also especially helpful in the office with everything else having to do with what was next and other logistical help. Finally, the setup team comprised of Stephanie and Darrell were right on time. They setup all the food in a thoughtful manner, made it look fantastic. Not only that, but they came back to get it all the same night after the event was over! I had a picture in my mind of how my wife's birthday celebration was supposed to go, and M'Tucci's catering team (especially those listed) EXCEEDED those expectations! OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCE FROM START TO FINISH! Thank you M'Tucci's!

I had a pickup catering order scheduled for 5pm. When we arrived to pick it up at 4:55pm, we were…read moretold it would be ready in "just a few minutes". After a 25 minute wait and reassurance that it was "almost done" multiple times, our food was finally brought out. I checked the bags before walking to my car, and good thing I did because two of the pans of food were missing. It wasn't until 5:25pm that they brought out the last two pans to complete our order. When we got home, there were many mistakes with the order. The sausages we ordered were not there, and we incorrectly received a bolognese pasta dish instead. The chicken scallopini was plain, and did not have the lemon caper butter sauce, feta, or tomatoes as said in the description. Each tray of chicken and steak was supposed to serve 10, but there was only enough meat for 8 people. As for the food itself: we enjoyed the bistecca Italiano, polenta, Caesar salad, and pork bolognese pasta (though it was given in error). The alfredo pasta had good flavor but could have used more sauce. The asparagus was ok, but not very flavorful and the ends were woody. As mentioned above, the chicken was bland and missing the sauce. All in all, this experience was far below the standards that I expected from M'tuccis. I would say that this was a misuse of my time and money

Brian was very attentive and helped us every step of the way leading up to the ceremony. He…read moreofficiated the ceremony very smoothly. We were so happy to have him as a part of our big day. I would 100% recommend him for any wedding ceremony!

No words could express my gratitude for Brian. He captured everything we talked about on the phone…read moreand created the most amazing vows for our renewal.

Amazing Officiant!!…read more We made the best decision choosing Fr. Dave to officiate our wedding ceremony. During our first meeting he was very knowledgeable in guiding us in the direction of our ceremony (we were clueless on where to begin). He was very organized and offered different options that worked best for us as a couple. Upon our next meeting and further conversations, we came up the ceremony that was perfect and personal for my soon-to-be husband and me. The day of our wedding went flawlessly. Fr. Dave arrived early to prepare us for the ceremony and to make sure everything was in order. He delivered an amazing ceremony and many of our guests complimented his work. After the ceremony we signed our marriage certificate and Fr. Dave took the certificate to get it sent off to the county. He kept us updated on the process and by the time we returned from our honeymoon, our official wedding certificate had been delivered. I fully recommend Fr. Dave! He was a pleasure to work with and delivered a beautiful ceremony.

From the moment we first had contact with Guillermo we knew he would be a perfect photographer for…read moreour wedding day. We completely fell in love with his natural style of photography and ability to capture the beauty in a moment. On the day of our wedding, he showed up earlier than planned so that he could snap some getting ready photos which turned out to be some of our favorite pictures from the day! Its hard to put in to words how blown away we were by his work on our big day. There were so many incredible and special moments that he managed to capture so perfectly, and so naturally, which is just what we were looking for. All of my guests commented on how nice he was to work with. He was able to direct the group photos without being intrusive or overbearing and throughout the day he blended in to the scene perfectly. He used every lighting opportunity he could find to capture a range of photos, and was constantly on the look out to use the scenery and grounds of the venue to the fullest. His passion and enthusiasm to capture every moment shone all throughout, and he absolutely blew us away with his talent We couldn't have wished for anything more and we recommend Guillermo for your Big Day! Thank you Guillermo. Sonia & Jonathan Trujillo

DO NOT HIRE!! We hired Guillermo and paid his deposit 7 months in advance of our wedding. One…read moreweek before he sends an email that he has given our job to another photographer, gives a first name and no contact info!! I immediately replied asking for contact info. Nothing. Texts, phone calls. Nothing. The next day I started emailing every photographer in Albuquerque and Santa Fe by that first name. It was almost 3 panicked days before I was able to speak to this person and look at their portfolio. Not that it mattered, there was no way to find another photographer, that we would choose, with less than a week's notice. To seal his lack of integrity with some bad karma - he told us his ill mother had taken a turn for the worse and he needed to go immediately to Colombia and was giving all his jobs to other photographers for the rest of his year! He never left town! It was a LIE!! Also, we had no choice but, to pay him the full balance in advance of our wedding, or risk not having any photos. And, he asked for $200 more than the signed contract! Also, his deal is to give you a free engagement shoot. We never got ours, as every time I would ask for some available dates, letting him know we are very flexible so, we could make it convenient for him, I would not hear back from him. Lastly, he got the drive from the photographer and did the edits. His idea of editing is to turn some photos black & white (which we can all do with our phones). There were over 60 good (unique, meaning not too similar that he would have maybe thought they were unnecessary) photos that he did not deliver to us!! Would post negative stars if possible!!