When it comes to weddings, both snowy soirees and sparking summer days, a word we hear thrown around a lot is perfect. The perfect wedding, the perfect day — from our perch between local lovebirds and the wedding professionals who make their dreams come true, we see an emphasis on total and absolute perfection. While engaged […]
WEDDING TRAILBLAZERS IN NM – PART 2
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 […]
PURE MAGIC: Q&A WITH MAURA JANE PHOTOGRAPHY
Have you been thinking about which local wedding photographer will have the honor of documenting your celebration yet, lovebirds? We’re willing to bet you have! In the whirlwind of rosy days following a proposal, it’s only natural to daydream about the photographs that will make the memories of your wedding day last a lifetime. But […]
SANTA FE FAIRY TALE: REAL WEDDING WITH STEPHANY TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Last week, we kept warm by reminiscing about all the times we’ve busted a move on the dance floor — thanks entirely to the wedding DJs who are certified party animals! Today, we’re keeping the fun going with a real wedding featuring one of Albuquerque’s best entertainment teams — King Mobile Music! Collaborating with some […]
WHERE YOU GO, I GO: LOCAL LOVE STORY {GUEST POST!}
Have you been keeping up with our series of local love stories, written by real-life newlyweds and engaged couples in New Mexico? We’ve been swooning over steampunk fairy tales and whirlwind romances recently, but we just can’t get enough. The love story waiting for you below totally stole our hearts. Thank you, Sam and Jon, […]
WEDDING PLANNING IN COLORADO: NEW WC SITE IS LIVE!
When this little endeavor of love first came into being over 15 years ago, things looked very different for Wedding Collective New Mexico. Trends have come and gone since then, new wedding businesses have sprouted and flourished, our wedding shows have grown and evolved in ways we didn’t dare dream of a decade ago. Even […]
BOHO PICNIC FOR TWO | A STYLED SHOOT
Now that we’re fully settled into fall and are snuggling up before winter, it seems the glittering days of light and warmth are just a distant memory… But do they have to be? For most of the western world, autumn calls to mind shivering mornings with cozy, gloomy evenings spent by a fire. We’re pretty […]
2023 BUDGET ADVICE FROM LOCAL WEDDING PLANNER (PART 3)
After 15 years of fostering connections between engaged lovebirds in New Mexico and the small businesses that make wedding magic happen, we’ve learned a thing or two about this whole wedding planning thing. We know that most engaged couples are working full-time, caring for family members, children, and pets, all while still scheduling time for […]
VOTED + VERIFIED: 2022 ELITE AWARD WINNERS (+ PARTY RECAP!)
And just like that, autumn is here! Gone are the long, languid days and warm, sparkling nights. Here to stay are the cozy, crisp mornings and golden leaves filling us with pumpkin-flavored inspiration! Luckily, just before the cool breezes began making their way through our desert state, we hosted one, final end-of-summer party for all […]
WITHOUT A HITCH | REAL WEDDING WITH BRIANA NICOLE PHOTO + FILM
Happy equinox, lovers of love! Does bidding farewell to the season of sunshine and champagne taste a bit bittersweet? Or are you counting down the final days of heat, shaking out your cozy sweaters, and planning out hot coffee orders? Whether you’re itching for the crisp air or hanging on to the last wisps of […]