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About Elite ABQ
Couples planning a Albuquerque wedding will find Elite ABQ among the Albuquerque area's wedding planners. Beyond wedding planners, the business also offers wedding rentals — 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?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Elite ABQ
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Wool Warehouse | 0.3 mi |
| Spirit Stage | 0.5 mi |
| Luna Event Center | 0.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from Elite ABQ 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
- 219 Central Ave NW Ste 800, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USA
- Where
- Albuquerque · central Albuquerque
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Rentals
- In Albuquerque
- One of 76 wedding planners we list · 22 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (505) 385-6540
- Website
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From Elite ABQ's website
“ELITE ABQ is New Mexico’s New Premier DJ, Lighting, Photo Booth, Decor, Linens, Chair Covers, Wedding Planning, and Event Planning Company.”eliteabq.com
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $595
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Travel
- Takes weddings outside the area
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Around Albuquerque
- Nearest venue
- Wool Warehouse, 0.3 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 55 wedding venues
- Wedding Planners nearby
- 22 within 3 mi, 42 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 96 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Los Ranchos De Albuquerque
Distances are straight-line from Elite ABQ; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Albuquerque.
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