Last week, we decided it was time to introduce (or reintroduce) the bunch of creative, dedicated people that make all things Wedding Collective New Mexico happen. (That’s us, in case you missed it!) Part of why we decided to come out from behind our computer screens and actually say hello to you, lovely readers, is […]
WEDDINGS V. ELOPEMENTS IN NEW MEXICO
For some readers, the title of this blog might seem a little confusing — like, is it really any question that weddings, with all their grandeur and glamor, are better than elopements? And for others, the opposite might be running through your brain. Some of us adore a well-done elopement, and would prefer to focus […]
WEDDING FILM IN NEW MEXICO: 4 OF YOUR FAVORITES
We spend a lot of time here, on this blog, chatting about local wedding businesses, local weddings made possible by creative collaboration, how much we love local weddings and the professionals who make them possible, etc., etc. In fact, fostering connections between engaged couples and local wedding businesses is…kind of our whole thing. We get […]
YOU COULD USE A NIGHT OUT: FIRST IN-PERSON WEDDING SHOW OF 2021!
Thank you Maura Jane Photography for the gorgeous header image! This year had brought a lot of changes to the world of weddings here in New Mexico – in case you hadn’t noticed. Despite all its challenges though, this pandemic has given us a lot of gifts, too. Wedding ceremonies might have whittled down a […]
COMMUNITY OVER COMPETITION: WCNM’S SPEED CONNECTING RECAP
This past spring, on a rainy evening in Santa Fe, something magical happened. One by one, small business owners and wedding professionals hurried into the warm, glowing entrance of Four Seasons Rancho Encantado — one of New Mexico’s very favorite wedding ceremony venues. Shaking off the few droplets that still clung to their light jackets […]
NONTRADITIONAL WEDDINGS IN NEW MEXICO {guest post from local expert, Lexa Rose Photo!}
This week, we’re passing the mic to Wedding Collective’s very own Lexa — AKA Lexa Rose Photo, one of New Mexico’s most beloved wedding photographers. Her expertise in nontraditional weddings is just too good not to share! You’re engaged! Congratulations, now comes the fun part — wedding planning! Whether you’ve yet to jump in, or […]
RAW, CANDID, GENIUNE: LAUREN NATALIA PHOTOGRAPHY
Last week, we made the case for prioritizing booking your hair and makeup artist for your wedding because, of course, everyone wants to look beautiful on their special day! But just because we think you should bump up your HMUA on the priorities list, doesn’t mean you should take another important thing off, especially not […]
YOU, BEAUTIFULLY: A SA.LON SANTA FE
It’s probably pretty clear that we, your WCNM team here in New Mexico, have been around the wedding block a few times by now. Mishaps and magic, ultra-trendy or nuevo-classic, deep downtown or deep in the forest — we’ve seen it all from our little perch between wedding businesses and local, engaged couples. So, since […]
REAL LOVE IN ALBUQUERQUE: NANDA + GREG
Recently, we’ve been chatting a lot about how to plan your wedding during a pandemic using tools like Pinterest and our expert-approved tips & tricks for engaged couples. Which is all important stuff, for sure! But today, we’ll be honest, we’re more interested in our first passion. (The one that comes before our passion for […]
USING PINTEREST FOR THE PERFECT WEDDING {guest post!}
Welcome back, friends! Today, we’re delighted to pass the mic to the lovely Tamra, our Wedding Collective New Mexico intern and fellow wedding lover. So, let’s talk Pinterest! & if you want a head start, download our free Wedding Planning on Pinterest guide! Using Pinterest to Inspire the Perfect Wedding Wedding planning can be a […]