About
Highlights
Mountain Weddings, Barn & Farm Weddings, Park & Outdoor Weddings, Lodge Weddings
Accommodations, Get Ready Rooms, Outside Vendors, Pet Friendly, Wifi
Rustic, Country
$3000
Starting Price : $
Up to 250 guests
Award-Winning Venue
Blame Her Ranch (BHR) was voted the Best Venue in New Mexico by Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Abroad Magazine and received the Couple Choice Award 2020 from Wedding Wire. But what makes us truly special?
A Unique and Personal Experience
BHR is not just a venue—it’s the home of Steve and Linda Blamer. After hosting their daughter’s wedding in 2017, multiple vendors encouraged them to rent the ranch for other events, and since then, they have loved welcoming couples into their home.
Spacious Accommodations
Unlike traditional venues, BHR sleeps over 56 guests, allowing your entire wedding party to stay together for the weekend.
Four Stunning Venue Spaces
We offer four indoor/outdoor venues for your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, or cocktail hour. This built-in weather backup ensures your event runs smoothly—without additional fees.
Luxury Accommodations & Glamping
BHR features top-tier lodging, including a main lodge and barn, plus unique glamping options, a tiny house, and a farmhouse:
- Two Conestoga Wagons
- An Authentic Tipi
- Two Airstream Bambis
- Farmhouse
- Tiny House
- Bunkhouse – Coming Soon!
Each comes with luxury furnishings, linens, and décor for a comfortable and unforgettable stay.
World-Class Amenities
Before your big day, enjoy:
- A cliff-front sunset patio with day beds, seating, and fire pits
- A custom-made pool with a baja shelf
- A cliff-front sauna & cauldron hot tub
- A gym with Peloton equipment
- A theater room with a full-body massage chair, karaoke, and adjacent game room
- Over 2,000 acres of scenic land and access to Santa Fe National Forest for hiking or horseback riding
Save Money with Flexible Catering & Bar Options
Unlike other venues, BHR allows you to choose your own catering, from food trucks to BBQs to formal sit-down dinners. You also control your own bar service, saving thousands compared to high-priced hotel liquor fees.
Additionally, BHR never charges resort fees, parking fees, gratuity, or food/beverage charges.
Extended Celebrations with No Cutoff Time
While most venues shut down events by 10 p.m., BHR allows you to party until 4 a.m. if you wish!
Affordable Packages & Flexible Payment Plans
- Choose from 3 or 5-night stays
- Option to include all glamping accommodations at a discounted rate
- 10% down payment (compared to the usual 25%)
- Single-day Wednesday events available
With our in-house invoicing program, we can directly bill anyone staying at the ranch, making lodging costs even more affordable.
No Wedding Planner Required
While some venues require a wedding planner, we do not. Instead, we provide a personal ranch concierge to help you save on catering, music, dance floors, and more by connecting you with trusted vendors.
Experience the Magic of Blame Her Ranch
BHR offers breathtaking views, ultimate relaxation, and an unforgettable wedding experience. Come visit us and see why we’re unlike any other venue!
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Write A ReviewFaq’s
What awards has Blame Her Ranch received?
Blame Her Ranch has been recognized as the Best Venue in New Mexico by Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Abroad Magazine and received the Couple Choice Award 2020 from Wedding Wire.
What types of venues are available at Blame Her Ranch?
Blame Her Ranch offers four indoor/outdoor venues suitable for rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, receptions, or cocktail hours. Our Barn provides an automatic weather backup for 160 guests without additional fees (up to 250 with tent rental). -Main Lodge -Great Lawn -Cliffside Ceremony Gazebo -Knotty Pine Party Barn
Are single-day events available?
Yes, Blame Her Ranch offers single-day events on Wednesdays. However, most couples choose multi-night packages to fully enjoy the BHR experience.
Does Blame Her Ranch offer invoicing options?
Yes, Blame Her Ranch provides an optional in-house invoicing program to directly bill guests, reducing your lodging costs.
Is it necessary to hire a wedding planner?
No, Blame Her Ranch does not require you to hire a wedding planner. A personal ranch-concierge is available to help you save on catering, music, dance floor, and other costs by referring you to preferred vendors.
Do you have any time restrictions?
No! Most venues shut the party down at 9 or 10 p.m., but we don’t. If you can party till 4 a.m., be our guest. You also don’t need to worry about when you have to set up or when to have certain events. You are renting our home for the weekend. Do things on your time.
Do you provide alcohol?
No, but again, you benefit from this. We do require that you hire bartenders for the events (we recommend ABQ Barkeeps), but you are welcome to purchase the alcohol from Total Wine or your favorite liquor store. You can get beer for $1 per bottle instead of paying $8-$12 per drink at a hotel.
Do you provide tables and benches?
Yes! We have 25 dinner tables and 50 benches to pair with them. They can comfortably seat 8 guests or a maximum of 10 guests per table using 2 benches. The total seating capacity is 200 comfortably or 250 maximum. We’ll set them up for you one time free of charge. It is your responsibility to decorate them if you wish though. We have a second set of benches permanently installed at the Cliffside Ceremony Gazebo as well, so you shouldn’t need to rent any seating.
Do you provide bathrooms?
All of your lodgers are welcome to use the bathrooms inside their rooms, but you are required to rent portapotties for your day guests during the wedding. The cheapest option will be around $130 for the weekend, but you can decide to go with a fancier option that includes A/C and running water if you prefer. However, it is required to have one restroom stall for every 50 guests beyond the 24/44 lodgers.
Do you require bus transportation?
No, we don’t require it. In fact, we have a parking lot for anyone that drives. If you are interested in bus transportation, we recommend Herrera Coaches. They have white school buses that can seat 44 guests. A round trip from Santa Fe to BHR and back is about $15/person. They also have coaches that can seat 56 guests at around $25/person.
Do you require insurance?
Yes, we do require you to purchase Event Insurance (which we will walk you through later) that runs about $135, covers you for $1M in coverage, and has a $1,000 deductible. The deductible becomes our fully refundable security deposit which we only cash if damage occurs during your stay.
Are you pet-friendly?
Yes! We love dogs. It is your special day and your best friends should be there too. We hope they walk down the aisle with you.
Are you LGBT-friendly? Why Blame Her?
Yes! Blame Her Ranch is only a play on words for the owner's last name which is “Blamer.” We're LGBT-friendly and managed. Everyone is welcome at BHR.
Team
Steve and Linda Blamer
Owners
Meet the Blamers! Get it? Our ranch name comes from the owner's last name. They put their heart and souls into their home, but it also ended up being a great place to party and host weddings.
Randy The Ranch Hand
Concierge/Manager
I am Randy the Ranch Hand and I am here to answer all your questions and get you everything you need to make wise and informed decision.
Facilites
With breathtaking views of over 70 miles and clouds you can almost touch, this outdoor ceremony/event area is unmatched in NM or maybe anywhere in the United States. The log covered cedar pine gazebo can accommodate up to 250 guests with a separate patio area showcasing tree branches to form a perfect arch that frames the rustic southwestern view.
You want one place for the entire family or group to congregate, eat and have fun. With a 28-foot stone fireplace, leather sofas and chairs this will be your center of activity while at Blame Her Ranch. Twenty-Five inch logs, gigantic moss covered stones and 3-story ceilings, makes you feel almost small in the Great Room.
Whether it’s touch football or a formal wedding, you need space and Blame Her Ranch has it with our 18,000 sq. ft. lawn. One step off the wooden deck that surrounds the Main Lodge and Wings, takes you down a gentle slope to the edge of the cliff with views of over 70 miles.
Most people keep horses, tractors and lots of stuff in their barn, but at BHR it’s a 1,750 sq. ft. party/dance hall. It comes with 2 flat screen TVs, heaters, and wine barrel cocktail tables and bars. It is perfect for your rehearsal dinner or Plan B.