We are so excited to see and celebrate with you!
Our Story + Tidbits
Hi we're Mark Stuver and Kristin Esposito - he's the guy next door and I was the new girl in town. I moved in across the street, we kept bumping into each other, and what started as neighborhood hellos, bloomed into a wonderful friendship, then a special bond, and now best friends in love looking to journey together. We pick grapefruits, run around with our pup, really like our coffee, we cheer each other on - he writes, I design, he surfs, I run - and at the end of the day we love our family time. The landscape, arts and culture of New Mexico and Santa Fe inspire us both in distinct ways, for Mark as a child of Colorado and Kristin as a girl from NY.
What's your most memorable Date?
When we were in Tokyo we were drawn by this dreamy romantic restaurant write-up in one of our "local's" guidebooks. That night we walked this way, that way, down one small ally to another then through a doorway back to another alley. It was so difficult to find but Mark just saw the determination in my face and kept searching with me. When we finally found it, we were turned away because we didn't have reservations - which we found were needed far in advance - however with a small stroke of luck (and some Stuver-Esposito charm) they made room for us at a cute corner table engulfed by flowers. We had the best meal both for its delicious food and wonderful company.
What's your favorite activity together?
Breakfasts and coffee, hiking with the pup, foot reflexology, yoga and manifestation sessions.
Where are you going on your honeymoon?
We're heading to Mexico after the wedding for a mini-moon and hope to travel to Italy and Norway (going back to our roots) at a later date.
Transportation/Schedule
Schedule:
Ghost Ranch on Friday, September 21
3:00pm: pastel painting workshop or self-led hiking
5:30pm: picnic dinner
Ceremony and Dinner/Reception, Saturday, September 22
4:30pm: Equinox ceremony at Pecos National Historic Park
Dinner/Reception to follow at SITE Santa Fe
Farewell Brunch, Sunday, September 23
11:00am: Hotel Santa Fe, Room Kiva C
Transportation:
Complimentary Shuttle will be provided on Friday and Saturday; Saturday's shuttle service must be utilized by all guests because Pecos has very limited parking and our use-permit there is contingent upon our guests traveling by shuttle:
Friday, September 21 at 1:00pm
Shuttle will be taking guests about an hour outside of Santa Fe to Ghost Ranch for activities and a welcome picnic dinner at 5:30pm, and will leave soon after sunset to return. Please eat a late breakfast or early lunch before the shuttle pick-up, keeping in mind dinner will not be served until 5:30.
Pick up locations: If you are staying at Inn of the Anasazi your pick-up will be there. All other wedding guests who are staying at Hotel Santa Fe, or nearby hotels and AirBnB's, will be picked up at Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501.
Saturday, September 22 at 3:30pm
Shuttle will take guests to the ceremony site then dinner/reception. Pick up locations: If you are staying at Inn of the Anasazi your pick-up will be there. All other wedding guests who are staying at Hotel Santa Fe, or nearby hotels and AirBnB's, will be picked up at Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501.
Travel/Accomodation
Santa Fe is a small walkable city and does not require a car to get around locally. If you choose to explore the surrounding nature and cultural activities beyond those for the wedding, Lyft and Uber is available or car rental.
Car Rental
If you would like to rent a car for the weekend, use our discount code with Budget. Use BCD number: X536067 when calling 1 (800) 842-5628. Or book online here.
Flying to Santa Fe
Santa Fe Municipal Airport offers daily non-stop flights to/from Denver, Dallas and Phoenix on United and American Airlines. Otherwise, fly direct to Albuquerque International Airport and either rent a car, Uber, Lyft or hop on the Rio Metro train that connects downtown Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Or schedule bus pick-up from ABQ airport to your Santa Fe hotel with Sandia Shuttle.
We have room blocks at the following hotels when booking mention Esposito-Stuver wedding.
Call 505-988-3030 to make reservations. This hotel does require a 3-night stay Thursday - Sunday.
Call 877-259-3409 to book.
There's no room block here but another great option near the reception site.
If hotels aren't your thing, AirBnB has a number of delightful and charming home stays.
General Info + Questions
For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our FAQ first!
Q. When is the RSVP deadline?
The sooner the better using the RSVP on this site, however the official RSVP date is August 24, 2018.
Keep in mind September is the busiest month for tourism in Santa Fe so try to book tickets and accommodations sooner than later for best rates.
Q. What shall I wear?
The event is cocktail attire but anything from formal mountain chic to urban bohemian are welcome ;) Have a warm layer or two for evenings.
Q. Are kids welcome?
Our Saturday ceremony and reception is adults only. We have a few local babysitting services available to you while the adults dance the night away. Kids are welcome to join Friday's Ghost Ranch activities and dinner.
Magical Happenings, Linda Iverson
Proprietor-State Licensed (505) 982-1570
Babysitters Extraodinaire
Nannie and Sitters, Bonded, Insured, Certified CPR
(505) 820-6366
Q. What's the weather like?
It averages around mid-70s during the day and evenings will drop to low-60s/high-50s. Rain is unlikely that time of year but please remember you are at high altitude - 7,199 ft.- so DRINK LOTS OF WATER to help acclimate and reduce chance of altitude sickness.
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