The southwestern sun might be shining bright today, but there’s an undeniable chill in the air! One that invokes warm cups of caffeinated euphoria, cozy knitwear, and roaring fireplaces — all of which we’re currently enjoying here, in the WCNM headquarters. So before you dive into the long-awaited part 2 of our wedding trailblazers of […]
NM’S BEST OF THE BEST: STYLED SHOOT BY 2021 ELITE AWARD WINNERS
Wedding season, also known as summer, is coming to a close! For us lovers of love, that means bidding farewell to the bright, sparkling celebrations that make this time of year so special. But, before you panic, might we remind you that it also means welcoming in the ultra-cozy, jewel toned autumn weddings of our […]
70’S CHIC: A STYLED SHOOT
If you scroll back through the last few weeks of this WCNM blog, you’ll see that, well… We have a lot to say! Between wedding shows, new editions of the print magazine, networking events, top trends and wedding planning tips for the new year, and highlighting locally-owned wedding businesses, there’s a lot that we have […]
10 STEPS TO GLOWING SKIN FROM A WEDDING BEAUTY EXPERT
Okay, you caught us. It’s true, we have been on a bit of a beauty bender these past couple weeks! But can you blame us? Winters here in our beloved desert state, while typically very mild and very pretty, are also dry as all heck, so we’ve got skincare on the mind. That, and we […]
HAIR IT IS – THE BEAUTY NOOK STUDIO
One of the things you’ve probably noticed but us Wedding Collective New Mexico ladies is we love love. Like, a lot. We love love stories, celebrations of love, the businesses that make those celebrations of love possible, to love on our community, etc., etc. Because we have so much love to share, we often pack […]
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 […]
A STYLED SHOOT BY THE 2020 ELITE AWARD WINNERS
You may remember our fun little virtual “dance party” from a few months ago, AKA the 2020 Elite Awards. Every year we ask you to vote for your favorite vendors by leaving them reviews on their profile on our website, and then we give them the recognition that they deserve! This year has been full […]
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: A SALON SANTA FE
YOU. BEAUTIFULLY. You want to look and feel your best on the day you get married. It’s kind of a no-brainer when all of your guest’s eyes are on you and your partner! We know that there are a million other things on your mind when it comes to wedding planning and the last thing […]
Pure Elegance: A Real Wedding at The Event Center at Sandia Golf Club
“The wedding of Emilee and Ben can be described by one word: stunning! Their wedding was truly one of pure elegance, mixed with timeless decor elements and floral arrangements. Their reception decor filled the ballroom with a soft and romantic ambiance.” – Lauren, event center at sandia golf club What do you think of when […]