Heart-led celebrations of love in a private & intimate Southwest setting
Intimate Weddings
book nowUp to 50 guests at event
Includes overnight accommodations
for 2 nights for up to 20 guests
DIY
Buy out the property and design your own wedding, with a la carte services
Starting at $4,000
Packages
All inclusive packages for a stress-free intimate weekend of love and celebration
Starting at $11,500
Elopements
Up to 10 guests
Includes overnight accommodations
for 2 nights for couple
DIY
Design your own celebration with up to 10 total guests and a la carte services
Starting at $850
Me & You
All inclusive private celebration experience for just the couple
Starting at $3000
Me, You & a Few
All inclusive celebration including the couple and up to 8 loved ones
Starting at $3800
Intimate
Weddings
About The Desert Compass
The Desert Compass is a boutique property in the Land of Enchantment with 6 unique guest suites. Located in the heart of Old Town Albuquerque, The Desert Compass is a dreamy place to gather, relax, and celebrate in an intimate setting with friends and family.
Our property features lush gardens, historic pueblo style adobe architecture, a modern desert backdrop, and a blank canvas where you can design and host a wedding weekend that is as unique as you are.
At The Desert Compass, we invite you to create your own traditions. We hope you will feel inspired to create an intentional and authentic wedding celebration filled with connection, love, family and friends.
Rather than just a single wedding day, our space allows you to enjoy a wedding weekend together - DIYing floral arrangements with your best friends, sharing meals, conversations by the fire, and a memorable and stress-free few days surrounded by love and your favorite people.
We offer a variety of intimate wedding and elopement options and packages, with something for every type of couple and budget.
Location
Right across from historic Old Town Albuquerque, you and your closest friends and family will be steps from the best tourist sites in town. Historic tourist sites, food, shopping, museums, and entertainment are just steps away.
There are many great restaurants within walking distance to host your rehearsal dinner, wedding party brunch, or other events.
Just across the street is the lush Tiguex park and the charming adobe architecture of Old Town Albuquerque. The newly developed Sawmill District is just a few minute walk, home to a beautifully designed modern food court, rooftop bar, and upscale shopping experiences.
Get Inspired
Curious what a Desert Compass wedding looks like? Each one is as unique as the couples who design them! Below are a few examples of some of the weddings that have been hosted at our property. We’ve organized them by season, so that you can see what the property looks like at different times of year.
THE DESERT COMPASS IS INCLUSIVE TO ALL EXPRESSIONS OF LOVE.
Featured In
Soft Sunset Romance Elopement (Rocky Mountain Bride)
Southwestern Soiree (Rocky Mountain Bride)
Modern Southwest Elopement (Rocky Mountain Bride)
Elopement at The Desert Compass (Desiree Marie Design)
Spanish Romance Elopement (NM Wedding Collective)
“This place is special and wonderful. The owners made our wedding so special as they were the easiest part of the entire process of planning the wedding. The rooms were all unique. They each had interesting and fun things to offer our guests. I enjoyed having my wedding here so much that I plan on coming back here just to have a staycation.”
Frequently Asked Questions
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Because The Desert Compass is a boutique inn and not a standalone event venue, we do not offer hourly or daily rentals for events.
Our property is small and boutique in nature, so any events or gatherings greater than 10 people require a full buyout of the property for your group.
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Check-in is 4pm on the first day of your reservation, and check-out is 11am on the final day of your reservation.
Due to the nature of property buyouts and the additional cleaning required, we are unable to extend check-in and check-out times, so please be sure to plan accordingly!
You may schedule delivery of any furniture rentals as early as 2pm on the first day of your reservation. However, all items must be removed from the property by 11am on the day of check-out or an additional fee will be incurred.
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Yes! You can bring in your own food and drinks, order catering from a local restaurant, or have your event catered professionally, including a bar service.
The Desert Compass does not provide any food or beverage service.
Image + Video Credits (from top to bottom of page): Sarah Lotus Photography, Cam Storie Photography, Miller Media, Riss and Steven Photography, Films by Em
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