Scavenger hunt in Santa Fe

Explore the oldest capital city in America in a playful way. These experiences lead you past the Plaza, the Palace of the Governors, the adobe galleries of Canyon Road and the Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe.

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Adobe archway bride frame

Adobe arches and gated courtyards are everywhere on and around Canyon Road. Find a beautiful adobe archway and take a group photo with the bride framed inside the arch.

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Adobe archway portrait

Adobe arches and gated courtyards are everywhere on and around Canyon Road. Find a beautiful adobe archway and take a group photo framed inside the arch.

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Adobe mission bridal portrait

San Miguel Mission is one of the oldest church structures in the United States. Find a flattering angle on the adobe walls and bell facade, and take a group photo with the bride centred in front of the church.

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Adobe mission portrait

San Miguel Mission is one of the oldest church structures in the United States. Find a flattering angle on the adobe walls and bell facade, and take a group photo with the church behind you.

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Canyon Road sculpture bridal pose

Canyon Road has the highest concentration of art galleries in the city, with outdoor sculptures along the street. Find a striking sculpture and take a group photo with the bride centred and the team mirroring its pose.

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Canyon Road sculpture pose

Canyon Road has the highest concentration of art galleries in the city, and many display outdoor sculptures along the street. Find a striking outdoor sculpture and take a group photo where the team mirrors its pose.

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Cathedral Basilica bridal frame

The sandstone Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi sits one block north of the Plaza. Find the twin towers, line the bride up in front and take a group photo with the cathedral filling the frame.

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Cathedral Basilica facade

The sandstone Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi sits one block north of the Plaza. Find the facade with its two towers and take a group photo with the cathedral filling the frame.

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Checkpoint: Canyon Road

Walk east along Alameda and up Canyon Road. Check in once you reach the densest stretch of galleries (around the 600 to 700 block).

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Checkpoint: Loretto Chapel

Walk back across the Santa Fe River to Loretto Chapel on Old Santa Fe Trail and check in at the entrance.

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Checkpoint: Palace of the Governors

Walk to the north side of the Plaza and check in on the long Palace of the Governors portal.

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Checkpoint: San Miguel Mission

Walk south across the Santa Fe River to San Miguel Mission on Old Santa Fe Trail and check in at the entrance.

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Checkpoint: Santa Fe Plaza

Navigate to the Santa Fe Plaza in the historic centre and check in by the obelisk in the middle.

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Local Santa Fean bridal tip

Convince a local Santa Fe resident to share one favourite gallery, restaurant or bachelorette tip. Take a photo with your impromptu guide and the bride, remember the tip.

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Local Santa Fean tip

Convince a local Santa Fe resident to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide and remember the tip.

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Margarita and red or green

In Santa Fe the official state question is "red or green?". Order a New Mexico classic with margaritas (chile rellenos, enchiladas, breakfast burrito) and take a group photo with the bride leading a toast, every glass and plate in shot. Christmas-style (half and half) earns bonus points.

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Oldest capital finale for the bride

This is the final challenge! Take an amazing closing group photo where the bride wears a full bachelorette accessory set (sash, veil, turquoise from the Portal) with a Santa Fe backdrop (an adobe wall at golden hour, the Plaza after dusk, a gallery courtyard). A photo for the wedding slideshow, well done everyone!

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Plaza obelisk bride circle

Form a circle around the central obelisk on the Plaza with the bride centred. Take a group photo from above (one teammate stands on a bench) so the obelisk anchors the shot and the bride is unmissable.

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Plaza obelisk circle

Form a circle around the central obelisk on the Plaza and take a group photo from above (one team member stands on a bench or step) so the obelisk anchors the shot.

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Portal artisan portrait

Under the long portal of the Palace of the Governors, Pueblo and Navajo artisans sell handmade silver, turquoise and pottery directly to visitors. Ask permission and take a respectful photo of an artisan's display (or buy a small piece).

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Recreate the bride's wildest moment (Santa Fe)

Everyone knows that one legendary night out. Imitate the bride at her most wild moment ever. One person plays her, the rest directs, capture it in a photo or short video. Best impression wins.

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Red or green chile taste

In Santa Fe the official state question is "red or green?". Order a New Mexico classic (chile relleno, enchiladas, breakfast burrito) and take a group photo with everyone taking the first bite at the same time. Christmas-style (half and half) earns bonus points.

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Santa Fe bride lift

The party begins! Take a group photo where the bride is triumphantly lifted up by the team with a Santa Fe backdrop (an adobe wall, dried red chile ristras, a turquoise window frame). Higher and louder, this is your opening shot!

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Santa Fe finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Santa Fe spot (an adobe wall at golden hour, a courtyard, the Plaza after dusk) and take an amazing closing group photo. Cheers from the oldest capital in America!

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