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Drew & Kathryn

A Celebration of Love
Friday, May 8th, 2026
In Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

Getting Here

Fly into Albuquerque (ABQ) or El Paso (ELP) — both about 2 hours from T or C. We typically fly Southwest from Manchester, NH.

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In Town

Downtown T or C is walkable with access to groceries, coffee, restaurants, and beautiful mountain views. Accommodations range from $100-$250/night, including hotels with private hot springs access. Plenty of Airbnbs available too.

The reception will take place at or close to The Charles Motel and Hot Springs, at which we've reserved 12 rooms for guests that want to stay there, please get in touch with us to book these (they are about $100/night).

Why T or C?

We live here! Also:

  • Natural hot springs throughout town - relax in mineral-rich geothermal waters
  • Hiking and outdoor adventures, both near town, and for day trips.
  • Dark sky stargazing with minimal light pollution
  • Elephant Butte Lake State Park, the largest lake in New Mexico
  • Vibrant arts and wellness communities with shops/boutiques
  • Historically rich area with Petra Glyphs, White Sands National Park, and Geronimo Springs Museum
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1 Fiesta Weekend
2 Fiesta Weekend
3 Fiesta Weekend
4 Details coming soon
5 Details coming soon
6 Details coming soon
7 Gathering
8 The Big Day 💍
9 Art Hop
10 The End

Schedule

May 1-3, 2026 — Fiesta Weekend
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Optional, but we picked this date so you can experience T or C's biggest celebration: parade, rodeo, downtown fair, food, and music. May 7, 2026 — Gathering
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For those who want to be part of the ceremony. Not quite a rehearsal dinner, but something special. May 8, 2026 — The Big Day
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We get married. You watch. Then we all dance.

 May 9, 2026 — Art Hop
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Monthly celebration where galleries open 6-8pm. Walk around, see art, hear music, eat food. We want to share this special part of town with you. May 10, 2026 — The End
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Just kidding, please never leave.

Find Us

Healing Waters Plaza

This is where the ceremony will happen <3

209 W 6th Ave
The Little Rock Heart

Where we got married just us 12/17/25 — the spot where the photo on the invitations was taken. From here you can see all the places we love: the lake, the dam, town, Turtleback Mt., and the best sunrises and sunsets <3

Charles Motel and Hotsprings

This is where we will gather after the thing <3

Hot Springs Glamp Camp
Hoosier Hot Springs & Inn

Our favorite place to soak with incredible rooms.

Riverbend Hot Springs
Truth or Consequences Contemporary
Fuzzy Logic
El Cortez Theater
Miner's Claim
Snakestone Studios
Emergence Healing and Expressive Arts Center

Our dear friends own this sound space — one of the sneakiest hidden gems of T or C.

Black Cat Books and Coffee

Great hang, local books and good quick snacks.

RioBravoFineArt, Inc.

Incredible art. Must go upstairs.

Uppa

Funky gallery by our friends Andrew & Christine.

Geronimo Springs Museum

Must-see history of the area: native people, hot springs, the dam, and how the game show came to rename the town.

Ingo's Art Cafe

One of the first places we went in town & where we met our first friend, Ingo.

Passion Pie Cafe

One of our favorite pastry and coffee spots.

Rama Bakery & Cafe

Our dear friend KK's bakery & cafe.

Mile Marker 7 Coffee
Kokopelli's Café
Bullocks Grocery

Our awesome local grocery store. Please support!

Prickly Pear Coop (Fridge)

Fresh local goodies and tasty dried snacks.

Ardie's Market

Amazing family-owned ice cream shop.

Bigfoot Restaurant

Our favorite restaurant — where we went after we got married in Dec 2025.

Linh's Rice and Noodles

Great little food truck. Favorites: lemongrass chicken, mixed veggie with rice, and eggrolls.

Mexican Grill

Amazing burritos, Navajo Tacos, tacos — yes, it's in a gas station = hidden gem!

Truth or Consequences Brewing Co.

Great place to meet up, bring snacks and play a board game. Great NA options (kombucha and hop water).

Outer Edge Pizzeria
Sidekixx: Kitchen, Bar, & Bowling

Great pizza and bowling! You can wear your own shoes (if close-toed).

A & B Drive In

Old school burgers & fries.

Cat Tree Mural

Inside Ingo's cafe. Kat's first mural in town, 2023. Black-light reactive cover-up honoring the previous concept with a new design.

420 Event Space

Outside — most recent mural 2025 for Ingo's dance / club space.

Glamp Camp Mural

Outside wall directory mural. There's also a small cactus mural inside the office — ask the camp host to show you around.

Fibonacci Spiral

Kat painted a Fibonacci spiral in the sound studio for Chris.

Rotary Park

Where we take out after floating the river.

Ralph Edwards Park

Great place to hang out in the grass or watch birds over the river. Saturday farmers market 7–10am (summer hours).

Elephant Butte Dam View

See the historic dam site and THE Elephant Butte.

State Park Entrance

Drive right up to the water for beach time. Wear water shoes!

Healing Waters Trail

Great trail along the mesa with views of the mountain at sunset and river birds in the morning. Two parking areas (north and south ends of the loop).

Float Take Out

Where we take out after floating the river.

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