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 […]

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THE PERFECT DATE NIGHT: WEDDING DANCE LESSONS

Your first dance together as a married couple is important, and your lessons reflect that. While choreography is recommended, you’ll learn to really dance as a part of the process. The same things you learn through choreography you can take out to any social dance floor and enjoy yourself. The more time you have to […]

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YOUR WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE: SHOW YOUR LOCAL DJ SOME LOVE

When I hear music, I fear no danger. I am invulnerable. I see no foe. I am related to the earliest times, and to the latest. Henry David Thoreau By now we all know that 2020 has been one wild ride, but for wedding professionals + engaged couples alike, it’s been nothing short of an […]

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WHY YOU SHOULD HIRE A WEDDING PLANNER {FEATURING LACE AND BOW BRIDAL}

Here at Wedding Collective, when we hear “wedding planning” we get giddy with excitement. We know that not all people feel the same way, and in fact, it can feel quite the opposite. Sometimes pinning those beautiful wedding ideas on your Pinterest boards just doesn’t seem to answer all of your burning questions: Do I […]

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These Local DJs Know How to Make Your Wedding a Hit

These days spent at home have reminded us to take moments to breathe and do all of the things we love. They’ve allowed us to really spend time with our families, pick up new books, and breathe in fresh air from our backyards. They’ve also made us really miss gathering to dance, sing and celebrate […]

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2019 Diamond Dash Wedding Show: The Recap

The time has finally come! The photos from our November Diamond Dash Wedding Show at the Hyatt Regency are in and we just can’t wait to share them with all of you. This year we were so fortunate to have so many bright and beautiful faces at the show. The decor was dazzling, the laughter […]

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Embracing the Beauty of Change: Meghan’s Rainy Day Wedding Story

When everything is falling apart, or at least it feels like it is, sometimes it’s so hard to keep spirits high–especially when it comes to your wedding day. Months, and sometimes even years, go into careful searching, planning, and preparing to celebrate the first day of the rest of your lives together. To be honest, […]

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Winter Magic: A Real Wedding at The Event Center at Sandia Golf Club

Sydney and Christian had a romantic December wedding that was pure winter magic! Relying on the backdrop of the Sandia Mountains and the views of the golf course, the couple was able to keep the décor simple and elegant with subtle winter and holiday vibes. – Lauren Landavazo, Director of Catering at The Event Center […]

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7 of New Mexico’s Best Entertainment Experts

You know that classic saying, “it’s all about the music”? When it comes to your wedding, this statement couldn’t be more true. With the rise of technology, we have so many options when it comes to picking some tunes. Between customizable Spotify playlists and YouTube music stations, it’s so hard to say no to these […]

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Love in the Mountains: A Real Wedding with Coryn Kiefer Photography

From the get go David and I both talked about not stressing out about the minor things and always keeping in mind that planning a wedding shouldn’t be a stressful experience. – Alexis, Bride Girl, we couldn’t agree more. Wedding planning is supposed to be a blast, and with the help of our local wedding […]

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