DESERT DECADENCE | LOCAL ENGAGEMENT SHOOT

Is it just us, or has the world gone right back to its fast-paced frenzy now that the end of the pandemic is on the horizon? (Hopefully, of course!) Between Wedding Collective‘s brand-spanking-new Spring/Summer edition of the print magazine, wrapping up our very first digital wedding show, and giving away free stuff to engaged couples […]

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ON THE STREETS: WCNM’S SPRING/SUMMER MAGAZINE

The rumors are true. Wedding Collective New Mexico‘s famously purse-sized, locally-focused, all-in-one wedding planning magazine is HERE, in the flesh! (Or in the ultra soft, deliciously flippable paper, if we’re being anatomically correct.) Now on the streets of Albuquerque and Santa Fe, the Spring/Summer edition of WCNM’s print magazine is packing a real punch this […]

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WHY YOUR TRAVEL AGENT IS THE BEST “APP” YOU NEED {GUEST POST!}

We had the pleasure of sharing some expert tips from Renee Cuessy of Rope Drop Travel here a few weeks ago, and now she’s back with more incredible advice! A big thank you to Renee for sharing her experience as a travel master with our local engaged couples. And without further adieu… Take a look […]

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12 MONTHS OF GIVEAWAYS: FREE STUFF, NO STRINGS ATTACHED

We’re willing to bet that, if you’re currently planning a wedding in New Mexico, you’ve been spending a lot of time on the internet. Like, a lot of time. And we don’t blame you! With in-person meetings and wedding shows (minus Wedding Collective’s virtual show, of course) off the table for most, how else are […]

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7 VENUES FOR YOUR MICRO WEDDING IN NEW MEXICO

If you’re here in New Mexico with us and not living under a rock, then you’ve probably heard the news — our state is slowly opening back up! With the vaccine becoming more widely available, there’s a definite spike in the hope here in our community, but we’re trying to keep from getting carried away […]

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VIRTUAL WEDDING SHOWS: ARE THEY WORTH IT?

For local engaged couples, it never really took a whole lot of convincing for them to see the enormous benefits of attending wedding shows. Not only were wedding shows the fastest way to meet wedding professionals in New Mexico so you can find the ones you connect with best, but they were also the easiest […]

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: LACE & BOW BRIDAL

While the rest of the world is hunkering down for our additional 6 weeks of winter — thanks Punxsutawney Phil! — us wedding lovers know that the summer season will be on us in the blink of an eye. Bye-bye snow and shivers; welcome back sunshine and shimmers!  It might still be a little early to […]

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2021’S FIRST VIRTUAL WEDDING SHOW: 5 REASONS TO ATTEND

If you’re a wedding lover or recently engaged couple here in New Mexico, then by now you’ve probably heard all about the magic of wedding shows. All the rumors of door prizes, swag bags, day-of deals and discounts — well, they’re true! Wedding shows really are the perfect way to supplement your online wedding planning. […]

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10 ROMANTIC PROPOSAL SPOTS IN DISNEYLAND | Guest Post

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Today we’re passing the mic over to one of our most beloved wedding travel experts, Renee Cuessy of Rope Drop Travel, for some post-pandemic Disney inspiration – because we could all use some good material for a little romantic daydreaming, right?! Valentines day is here and with it come all the feelings of love! Disneyland […]

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LOVE IS WHAT MATTERS: A REAL WEDDING WITH ALICIA LUCIA PHOTOGRAPHY

First and foremost, welcome to November! We are pretty dang excited that we’ve made it this far in this crazy year. It hasn’t been easy and it certainly hasn’t been all rainbows and butterflies, but despite the hardships, we’re here and that is what matters! Wedding planning has evolved so much over the course of […]

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