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Embracing Ceremony: Inspired Wedding Celebrants & Intimate Garden Venue

5 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in El Prado, New Mexico

Weddings All-inclusive On-site lodging Elopements

Tranquil outdoor setting for weddings, combined with an officiant service.

Plan your tour

  • Pricing packages mentioned around $350 — confirm with the venue, since dates and package tiers change what's included
  • Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
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  • Phone +1 720-849-5967
  • Website embracingceremony.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 10 am–5 pm
Tuesday 10 am–5 pm
Wednesday 10 am–5 pm
Thursday 10 am–5 pm
Friday 10 am–5 pm
Saturday 10 am–6 pm
Sunday 12–6 pm

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Embracing Ceremony: Inspired Wedding Celebrants & Intimate Garden Venue — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

Fountain / Water Feature

“The landscaping was immaculately kept, with lush greenery, beautiful ponds, and thoughtful touches everywhere you looked.”

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🛏️ On-Site Lodging

“I was snowed into my cabin (even with 4 wheel drive) with no wifi and no cell service.”

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🏷️ Scenic Views

“The views were absolutely breathtaking – panoramic, serene, and filled with the kind of natural charm that makes every moment feel like it’s straight out of a fairytale.”

Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 49 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 19 mentions

“Dan’s method works well—we enjoyed filling out the questionnaires that allowed him to get to know us and then seeing how he turned those answers into a beautiful ceremony.”

😌 stress-free planning 3 mentions

“He went above and beyond to ensure everything flowed seamlessly and that our day was as stress-free as possible.”

📋 day-of coordination 3 mentions

“He was available for anything we needed leading up to the ceremony and the day of to help coordinate.”

📸 photo-perfect backdrops 2 mentions

“It was the perfect backdrop for our ceremony – peaceful, romantic, and simply stunning.”

From the reviews

Working with Dan was an amazing experience. It doesn't matter if you're getting married or eloping, understanding the ins-and-outs of what is required to make the ceremony happen and legal filing is stressful. Dan helped us through the entire process.

★★★★★ — Ryan, Oct 2021

We cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience at Embracing Ceremony. From the moment we arrived, we were completely blown away by the beauty of the venue.

★★★★★ — Andrea, May 2025

Dan provided the officiant services for our Christmas Eve wedding. He was great to work with, extremely flexible and thoughtful in his preparation of the ceremony script, and was able to tailor it perfectly to our personalities and relationship.

★★★★★ — Emma, Jan 2022

Dan was amazing from the very beginning but he saved the day when our New Years Day wedding was ruined by a major snowstorm. I was snowed into my cabin (even with 4 wheel drive) with no wifi and no cell service. Thankfully, one person in our party had a few bars and we were able to contact Dan.

★★★★★ — Sara, Jan 2022

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Getting married at Embracing Ceremony: Inspired Wedding Celebrants & Intimate Garden Venue

Embracing Ceremony: Inspired Wedding Celebrants & Intimate Garden Venue comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Where to find Embracing Ceremony: Inspired Wedding Celebrants & Intimate Garden Venue

1245 Cardenas Ln, El Prado, NM87529

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.