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Elena Gallegos wedding?

Has anyone on here every been to, or had, a wedding at Elena Gallegos?

Gorgeous location, fantastic views, seriously awesome price...

But I'm a little bummed at their "no amplified music" clause, wondering if anyone who's attended or participated in a wedding up there has suggestions on how to get around this or ... something, anything.

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Re: Elena Gallegos wedding?

  • edited November 2012
    I've known of two different people who had their weddings there.  They both had small weddings (20-30 people) and i didn't attend either, so I can't tell you much about them.

    Are speakers and an ipod ok?  Do they mean "no amplified" as in "no live band".  Maybe they simply have a decibel limit.  You should try asking them what couples normally do for music, i'm sure they would have a few suggestions.
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    [QUOTE]I've known of two different people who had their weddings there.  They both had small weddings (20-30 people) and i didn't attend either, so I can't tell you much about them. Are speakers and an ipod ok?  Do they mean "no amplified" as in "no live band".  Maybe they simply have a decibel limit.  You should try asking them what couples normally do for music, i'm sure they would have a few suggestions.
    Posted by amsybot[/QUOTE]

    I asked the lady who books the site, she advised the rule is no band, no DJ, no amplification period. Acoustic only. My FH and mom both think that a little ipod with speakers set low enough should be fine. Just wondered if there were any other previous guests or brides of elena gallegos that would be willing to share their experience.
    Thanks!
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  • Music helps to create such beautiful memories for a wedding! For a small acoustic group you can try Los Primos (http://www.losprimos.co/weddings.htm) and check out this article by Juan of Los Primos giving advice on what to look for when considering the music for your wedding: http://nmweddingblog.com/the-sounds-of-your-wedding

    I'm hoping you get to have music! I can't imagine a wedding without it! Good luck! Also, if you do want to do an ipod with a speaker try: http://ziasoundservices.com/

    Good luck with everything, I really do hope that it works out!
  • faile556 - Did you find out about whether the iPod music is permissible? I am looking at Elena Gallegos as a wedding site but I would want to play music (through an iPod/speakers). Also, do they let you bring in/serve your own alcohol? Thanks!
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    [QUOTE]faile556  - Did you find out about whether the iPod music is permissible? I am looking at Elena Gallegos as a wedding site but I would want to play music (through an iPod/speakers). Also, do they let you bring in/serve your own alcohol? Thanks!
    Posted by SWwed[/QUOTE]

    It's not allowed, but I'm doing it anyway since it will be quiet and minimal. We're not having a dance party.

    In regards to alcohol, it doesn't say a word on the contract about not allowing alcohol.
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  • Thank you so much for the answer. :)

    I did contact the representative and she said that we could have alcohol except that no glass bottles are allowed. She did state that there was no amplified music allowed, only acoustic. 

    I think we will have to rule them out because we do want to have dancing. :-/ Thanks though for the help, and I hope you have a great wedding!! :) Sounds lovely.
  • Good luck! I'm sure you'll find something you love!
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