A few weeks ago, when we were still waiting to be graced with the shimmers of summer, we sat down here to discuss something very, very important. Fairytale garden wedding venues, of course! With the blooms and buzzing of spring still around us, we took a fanciful tour of our 5 favorite wedding venues that […]
A SUMMER SOLSTICE WEDDING: REAL WEDDING WITH KEVIN & STEPHANIE | COLORADO
The summer solstice is an absolutely magical time of year, marking the official beginning of summer and the longest day of the year. It holds enormous significance across cultures and is often associated with a variety of celebrations and rituals that honor the sun’s power and the abundance of life it inspires. An auspicious day, […]
FRONT COVER CONTEST: MEET THE WINNER! | NEW MEXICO
Yesterday, we waited with bated breath for the final results of our Front Cover Contest to come rolling in. Each year, twice a year, our team of wedding-obsessed lovers-of-love has the enormous honor of featuring one, stunning photo on the cover of 10,000 print magazines. The free, adorably portable wedding planning tool is one of […]
STARRY-EYED ELOPEMENT WITH CRYSTAL COUSIN PHOTOGRAPHY | NEW MEXICO
If you love love as much as we do — and you must, if you’re here — then buckle up, Buttercup! Today, we’ll be traveling to the place where sun-caked dirt roads meet sweeping, starlit skies: Rodeo, New Mexico. This secluded corner of our Southwestern state served as a backdrop for a love story that […]
PREPARING FOR YOUR COLORADO WEDDING: ALEGRE WEDDINGS AND EVENTS | COLORADO
Colorado is a state known for its breathtaking mountain views, gorgeous landscapes, and charming towns. From Aspen to Colorado Springs, Colorado is truly packed with some of the country’s most beautiful places, making it a one-of-a-kind place to tie the knot. It’s no surprise that locals and out-of-staters alike choose to get hitched in this […]
REAL-LIFE MEET-CUTE – AN ALBUQUERQUE LOVE STORY | NEW MEXICO
This week, we’re doing something a little different. Why? Because the specialness that is Kaley and Joe’s unique journey deserves something equally as special to honor it here, on this little love-filled corner of the internet. Sure, you could read about another local, real wedding written by me, the Wedding Collective New Mexico blogger, but […]
THE WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHER YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS: ALYSSA VANBEEK MEDIA | COLORADO
Ah, summer — the season of long days, warm nights, and roasting marshmallows by campfires with close family and friends. The time of year when the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and love is in the air. Isn’t it the best? Key words here: love is in the air. This magical season is […]
A LITTLE BIT OF SPARKLE: REAL WEDDING WITH MAURA JANE PHOTOGRAPHY | NEW MEXICO
And just like that, the summer sun is upon us! In New Mexico, spring is but a blink of blossoms and crisp mornings that melt into warm afternoons. Though the season has yet to officially turn, desert-dwellers know the heat has already begun. If you, like us, are already looking for ways to cool down, […]
CALLING ALL CREATIVES | NEW MEXICO FRONT COVER CONTEST
If you recall, last week we got lost in the wonder that was this delightfully nostalgic real wedding catered by the renowned eating experts at Mila’s Mesa. This celebration of new love was first featured in the Wedding Collective New Mexico print magazine. It seems fitting for this week, then, to return to our first […]
RAINBOWS & SUNSETS: REAL WEDDING WITH KATIE FLETCHER PHOTOGRAPHY | COLORADO
Welcome back to your favorite wedding blog, folks! Your friends here at Wedding Collective know better than anyone that as soon as that engagement ring is slipped on, the wedding planning process begins with full force. And truly, it thrills us to be a part of your journey and share with you all the local […]