Planning your wedding at The Stakeout means you already have the most breathtaking backdrop in New Mexico. Now it’s time to fill your celebration with the people, flavors, music, and magic that will make your day unforgettable.

We’ve curated our Preferred Vendors Directory with only those who share our love for Taos, our attention to detail, and our commitment to making your wedding not just perfect — but personal. Many of these amazing professionals have earned our “Stakeout Vibe” seal: creative, dependable, and an absolute joy to work with.

Tip: We’re happy to make introductions to our favorites — sometimes with a little extra discount love for our couples.

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🌸 Wedding Florists

From wild desert blooms to lush seasonal arrangements, these florists know how to make the Southwest sing.

Floriography – Southwestern & whimsical
Sheila Ross Studios – Traditional & classic
Renegade Floral – Bohemian & imaginative
Two Baroque Girls – Color-forward, exotic, and playful
Tumbleweed Taos – Sustainable and Taos-based
Elegante Florals – Contemporary, traditional & seasonal
- Mercedes Valdez | 575-741-0637 | eleganteflorals@yahoo.com

💄 Hair & Makeup

Look and feel like you — just your most radiant version.

Something Ginger (Stakeout Vibe) – Versatile, from natural to runway; works beautifully with all skin tones & styles
Genica Lee – Fun, skilled, and all-around amazing
Salma Vir Banks – Multicultural & on-trend makeup
Madeline McCue Makeup – Client-driven, customized looks
Hitching Post Shave Co. – Boutique barbershop & shave parlor, specializing in on-site wedding cuts and shaves

🍰 Cakes, Sweets & Treats

From perfect-tiered cakes to churros and donuts that will have guests talking for years.

Maggie’s Cakes (Stakeout Vibe) – The most perfect cakes & cookies
Garden Party Magic Cakes – Couture, one-of-a-kind, Taos-based
Honey & Salt Cake Co. – Traditional & classic
Planty Sweet – Vegan, gluten-free donuts that are legendary
Taos Cakes – Gluten-free, New Mexico–inspired
Churro Bar – Gourmet churro truck that will leave you speechless
Loteria Paleteria – Fresh fruit, artisanal paletas & more; Taos-based

📸 Photography & 🎥 Videography

These pros know how to capture Taos light, your love, and every wild dance floor moment.

Photography

Shutterfreek (Stakeout Vibe) – Breathtaking photo + video
Elizabeth Wells Photo – Gorgeous, timeless captures
Taos Tintype – Old-time tintype photo booth
Little Moon Photo Booth – Vintage camper photo booth (special rate for Stakeout couples)
Alex Adkins – Elegant meets electric
Frankie Gomez – Creative, high-fashion imagery
Sarah Lotus Photography – High desert exotic
The Dream Choice | Siouxzen Kang – Editorial + candid style; Taos-based

Videography

Shutterfreek (Stakeout Vibe) – Breathtaking photo + video
O.Ski Films – Storytelling for modern romantics
The Dream Choice | Siouxzen Kang – Super 8mm wedding films; Taos-based

💍 Officiants

From traditional to spiritual to completely custom.

Ted Wiard – ted@goldenwillowretreat.org | IG: @ted_wiard
Tamara Stackpoole – thriveartscollective@gmail.com | IG: @tammystackpoole
Orlando – otmewe@gmail.com | IG: @alkemet
Dan Jones – dan@embracingceremony.com | LGBTQIA+ pastor
Duke City Ceremonies – dukecityceremonies@gmail.com | Non-denominational
Antler Alchemy – hello@antleralchemy.com | Pagan ceremonies
Denovo Concierge Pastors – paul@denovopastoral.com | Traditional & multi-denominational

🎶 Musicians & DJs

The soundtrack to your wedding should be as unique as you are.

Desert Disco (Stakeout Vibe) – Sexy deep house DJ | bookings@desertdiscomusic.com
DJ Tymer Buck – Versatile, fun wedding DJ; Taos-based
Weird Bird Music – Local DJ duo | weirdbirdmusic@gmail.com
Kevin Cannon Trio – Lively jazz ensemble (inquire for contact)
Concepto Tambor – Afro-Latin rhythms & total crowd-pleaser
Arcane Ramblers – Progressive strings (bluegrass, Celtic, old-time) | banjobud@gmail.com
Hail Creek Singers – Taos Pueblo drum group (inquire for contact)
The Rust Buckets – Old-time fiddle with Southwestern flair | nickcohon@gmail.com
Katy P & The Business – High-energy cover band; Taos-based
Vanilla Pop – Interactive, theatrical Vegas-inspired performance | alan@vanillapop.com | 575-770-2943
Claudio Tolousse – Spanish guitar | claudiotolousse@gmail.com
Mariachi Calor – Mariachi band | palaniz@kitcarson.com
Caroline May – Classically trained violinist (inquire for contact)
Zee Clarke – Violinist | zhalisaclarke@gmail.com

🛏 Hotels & Lodging

Where your guests sleep matters — from chic to classic Taos charm.

(Driving times are from The Stakeout, then from Taos town center.)

Hotel Luna Mystica – Glam Airstream stay (35 min / 25 min)
Adobe & Pines Inn (Stakeout Vibe) – Historic adobe luxury (6 min / 12 min)
Hotel Don Fernando de Taos – Full-service, newly renovated (14 min / 7 min)
Taos Valley Lodge – Consistent & economical (15 min / 5 min)
Casa Gallina – Farm-to-table B&B villa (15 min / 10 min)
Cielo Taos – 7-room estate with pool; perfect for groups (33 min / 19 min)
Taos Inn – Classic bar & live music hangout (15 min / 0 min)
Many Feathers Ranch – Large riverfront home near ski valley (33 min / 20 min)
Two Gorges Ranch – Earthen home at two river canyons (30 min / 20 min)
El Pueblo Lodge – Southwestern charm near town (18 min / 1 min)