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About Designs by Maha
Designs by Maha is a wedding planner serving couples across the Albuquerque area from Santa Fe. Beyond wedding planners, the business also offers wedding florists, day-of coordinators — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding planner in Albuquerque
How much does a wedding planner cost in Albuquerque?
Day-of coordination in Albuquerque commonly runs $800–$2,000; partial planning $2,000–$4,500; full-service planning often starts around $4,500 and scales with the wedding. Many planners saved couples more than their fee through vendor knowledge and mistake-avoidance.
Planner vs. venue coordinator — what's the difference?
A venue coordinator works for the venue and manages the venue's responsibilities. A planner works for you — across every vendor, the timeline, and the day itself. Most couples need at least a day-of coordinator even at venues with great staff.
How does Lazo rank wedding planners in Albuquerque?
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Wedding venues near Designs by Maha
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Bishop's Ridge Camp and Retreat Center | 1.1 mi |
| Beck & Bulow Ranch | 6.6 mi |
| Santa Fe Botanical Garden | 8.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from Designs by Maha to each venue listed on Lazo.
Albuquerque weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, September, October. The driest months are January, February, March.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48° | 26° | 5% | 4:40 PM | 5:18 PM |
| Feb | 54° | 30° | 5% | 5:14 PM | 5:49 PM |
| Mar | 63° | 36° | 5% | 6:40 PM | 7:14 PM |
| Apr | 70° | 43° | 5% | 7:05 PM | 7:39 PM |
| May | 80° | 52° | 5% | 7:27 PM | 8:03 PM |
| Jun | 90° | 62° | 5% | 7:45 PM | 8:22 PM |
| Jul | 91° | 66° | 13% | 7:44 PM | 8:21 PM |
| Aug | 89° | 65° | 12% | 7:20 PM | 7:54 PM |
| Sep | 82° | 58° | 8% | 6:39 PM | 7:13 PM |
| Oct | 71° | 46° | 7% | 5:57 PM | 6:31 PM |
| Nov | 57° | 34° | 6% | 4:23 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Dec | 47° | 27° | 5% | 4:17 PM | 4:56 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Albuquerque International Airport (3.5 mi from Albuquerque). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Albuquerque.
Getting to Albuquerque
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| ABQ Albuquerque International Sunport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| SAF Santa Fe Municipal Airport | 49 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| TSM Taos Regional Airport | 109 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Albuquerque; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 270 Apache Ridge Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505, USA
- Where
- Santa Fe · 56 miles northeast of central Albuquerque
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Florists · Day-Of Coordinators
- In Albuquerque
- One of 76 wedding planners we list
- Phone
- (505) 221-6683
- Website
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From Designs by Maha's website
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $549
- In business since
- 2015
- Travel
- Takes weddings outside the area
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Around Santa Fe
- Nearest venue
- Bishop's Ridge Camp and Retreat Center, 1.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 10 wedding venues
- Wedding Planners nearby
- 6 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 1 within 5 mi
Distances are straight-line from Designs by Maha; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Albuquerque.
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