The Avery Venue

12/31/2024

🕊️2025 New Year, New Era🕊️

High Horse Hospitality Group is excited to announce its acquisition of The Avery! Known for redefining traditional celebrations, High Horse brings thoughtfully curated experiences that celebrate Albuquerque’s culture, people, and most importantly - local businesses. With a mission to foster community, stimulate innovation, and inspire artistic collaboration, High Horse Events creates transformative gatherings that entertain, educate, and connect guests to the vibrant heart of our city. Our carefully curated events not only entertain but also educate and inspire, creating lasting connections between guests and the vibrant cultures they encounter.

Leading this endeavor is David Stroud, native New Mexican, a visionary event curator with over 15 years of experience crafting some of Albuquerque’s most iconic events, including ABQ Corks & Brews and the Mayor’s Ball. A true champion of community and creativity. Behind High Horses’ creation and mission is David’s love for Albuquerque’s culture and community. David is all about sharing our story by showcasing Albuquerque, its people and the small businesses that make-up the heart of the Q. David is the definition of community!!

Joining the team as Venue Director is CJ Torres, a seasoned expert in event management, catering, and hospitality. With over a decade of experience and a knack for innovative design, CJ is set to elevate the venue with his visionary approach and commitment to creating unforgettable guest experiences. CJ is known for his exceptional ability to craft unique decor and furniture that elevate any space into a memorable experience. His passion for creating inviting and innovative environments makes him a perfect fit for our team. We can’t wait to see the transformative ideas he will bring to our venue and how he will enhance the experiences of our guests.

Together, David, CJ, and High Horse Hospitality Group are excited to usher in a new chapter of excellence and creativity at The Avery!

✨swipe to see only a handful of successful and iconic New Mexico events that this team has put on✨

12/31/2024

🥂CHEERS TO A NEW YEAR🥂 As the calendar turns, it invites us to view life through a fresh lens, cultivating a mindset of growth, gratitude, and resilience. This season of renewal inspires us to dream bigger, act bolder, and shape a future that reflects our highest aspirations!! 🤍

If you’re searching for the perfect venue to host an upcoming milestone — were your venue! With flexible setups, a welcoming atmosphere, and a team dedicated to bringing your vision to life, we’re here to ensure every detail is seamless. 🍾

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12/29/2024

Nestled within the heart of our city, The Avery is a versatile venue that is the perfect setting for couples looking to break away from tradition. With its exposed brick walls, soaring ceilings, and metal accents, the space exudes a modern, edgy charm that contrasts beautifully with the intimate romance! Our space embraces individuality and creativity, allowing couples to craft a day that reflects their unique love story. 🍾
Whether it’s a simple ceremony framed by glowing string lights or a bold celebration with urban-inspired details, our venue transforms into the perfect canvas for a non-traditional yet unforgettable experience. 🤍🕊️

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12/10/2024

It’s hard to believe it’s only been a little over a year since our rebrand into 🕊️The Avery 🕊️ and it feels surreal the support, relationships and accomplishments we’ve made in this new era. Our community means EVERYTHING to us and we cannot wait to host to you in 2025 for all of our community events to come!

Our space is consistently evolving and setting the standard for events and we cannot wait to tell you what exciting news we have coming up next! 🤍

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12/05/2024

2025 couples, take this as your sign to start planning the wedding of your dreams! 💍 Securing your venue early ensures you have first pick of your preferred dates and gives you ample time to customize every detail to make your day uniquely yours.

Booking now means less stress, more options, and access to exclusive early-bird perks. Don’t wait—your perfect wedding venue is ready to bring your vision to life! 🌹

Hit the link in our bio to inquire for your future events or wedding! We offer complimentary walk throughs! 🤍

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11/13/2024

Are you team tradition colors for a wedding such as white, red, and black. Or are you team -UNTRADITIONAL-? 💙🤍
The stunning details from .side.events can never be compared! She paired baby blue silk and lilac, making the most gorgeous color combination!

Our floor-to-ceiling brick walls in our Grand Hall complement any color palette, allowing you the flexibility to choose a style that suits your vision perfectly!

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11/11/2024

Join us alongside the fierce team at ❣️Saturday November 16th at 10 am!

Sign Up Now to enjoy a ✨FREE ✨45-minute Signature class right in the heart of Downtown Albuquerque.

🧘Bring a yoga mat & water bottle
Address: 307 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM
87102

Sign up link is on our bio!

11/05/2024

The PERFECT setting fit for a social Queen! 🎉🎂 was the woman of the hour and we’re honored to have hosted such a beautiful and energetic celebration!

At The Avery, we specialize in creating unique, stylish settings perfect for any celebration. Our venue combines modern elegance with cozy touches, offering the ideal backdrop for memorable moments with friends and family! Whether you’re envisioning a laid-back gathering with curated cocktails or a sophisticated soirée with personalized decor, our team is here to bring your vision to life!

Let us set the stage so you can focus on enjoying the night—it’s time to make memories that last! 🙌🍾

11/04/2024

10/31/2024

If you’ve been looking for a sign to host your holiday party with us, LET THIS BE IT! ✨🎉🎁

Our grand hall can accommodate an intimate seating setting of up to 100 of your closest circle or 200 cocktail setting so you can host your circle + MORE! 🤝🏽.

Cash or hosted bar can be added on and we’ve got all your decor and parking needs! Reach out now for a tour of our space and to hear about the endless options we can offer to you!

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10/09/2024

pov: you had your intimate wedding celebration with us at The Avery and your details made it SO WORTH IT! 🤍🕊️✨

With intimate celebrations one of the key advantages is the ability to create a more meaningful and memorable experience for everyone involved. With fewer guests, you and your partner can focus on spending quality time with each attendee. Our intimate setting also allows for more flexibility in selecting unique details that sets you apart from the rest! 🫶🏽

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08/24/2024

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BOOKS, BABY! 🧚✨
Meet Your Local Bookstores! 🤩

Albuquerque specifically has some of the warmest, informative, safe, and educational bookstores in the state! We visited each one and are excited to highlight the stores that have come together to make this happen! 📚

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Show these local bookstores some love and give them a follow! Along with these stellar businesses, we’re inviting our community to indulge in an evening of literary delight and creative expression! New Mexico’s first
“Book Ball” featuring a costume contest, nors d’oeuvres, mocktails, live music, dancing, local authors, blind date with a book, and literature themed vendors.

It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate your love for books and imagination! It’s a night to make a statement, so don your finest literary-inspired attire and let your imagination run wild. Dress up in your most romantic costumes and be entered in our costume contest, where first, second, and third place winners will be awarded! 🫖

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08/11/2024

If the definition of “intentional” had a photo to visualize it’s meaning, would be the photo 🤍✨ this summer we got to witness Erika & Ilya host one of the most gorgeous and intricate celebrations we’ve ever seen… and spoiler alert, we’ll never recover from it all!

Bringing together family from all over the world, vendors from all over NM, and love that has been nurtured for years with one another IS the most magical way to do it and Erika and Ilya did just that + then some! 😍

We were grateful to witness a timeless love story that matched their aesthetic perfectly!

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08/05/2024

Rather than incorporating more candles for additional light, Lauren opt’d to add tabletop lamps to give off more of a cozy and comfortable vibe and a DANCE FLOOR DISCO BALL!!! Say less!! This wedding was the ultimate definition of ✨DETAILS ✨do matter!

Swipe through to see all the thought and love that went into this day! 🤌🏼

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07/26/2024

POV: An Intimate ceremony, with close-knit settings and personal touches, often become cherished memories. They allow for meaningful interactions, heartfelt connections, and a sense of warmth that larger gatherings sometimes miss. Whether it’s a wedding, a vow renewal, or a small family celebration, the intimacy creates a special atmosphere where every moment feels significant and every participant feels truly valued.
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These ceremonies are remembered not for their grandiosity but for their genuine, profound emotions and the deep bonds they strengthen! We’ve had some of our favorite intimate moments in our Grand Hall!

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07/25/2024

Toast to a night you’ll never forget! Spoiler Alert, she said YES🥂💍

Intimate and unforgettable moments 🤝🏽
Turning your dreams into a reality!

07/12/2024

Located in the Heart of Downtown Albuquerque, visionaries behind The Avery reimagined this historic building constructed in 1896 with bustling Route 66 right outside the front door. 🤍

We’re honored to host historic events in families lives such as, when two become one. Creating their own history and memories! Looking back on sweet memories that will last a lifetime!

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06/21/2024

Let’s get back to making your ceremony site a
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With tablescapes having their era, we LOVE to see what incredible visuals designers & couples come up with, with the focal point of where you say “I do”

curated this unique and beautiful ceremony site. The way she intertwined glass shingles and chains made for an edgy but classic feel!

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