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 […]
A FOURTH OF JULY WEDDING: CELEBRATING LOVE | COLORADO
Happy 4th of July to all of our love-loving readers out there! From our heart to yours, we hope you are enjoying this precious holiday surrounded by loved ones, delicious food, and lots of sparklers. The Fourth of July is a day of immense significance for Americans — a time to honor independence, patriotism, and […]
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 […]
SUMMER NIGHTS: VEILS + COCKTAILS WEDDING SHOW RECAP | NEW MEXICO
When it comes to planning a wedding show — which we do a LOT of here at Wedding Collective New Mexico — there are two things we try to keep in mind: fun and functionality. The fun part is easy. Drinks, delectable bites, day-of discounts, delightful conversation, and dancing are all you really need to […]
PLAN YOUR WEDDING DOWN TO EACH MOMENT WITH MINI MOMENT WEDDINGS | COLORADO
Attention all lovebirds! The heart of wedding season is here, and honestly, its hard to ignore the sheer beauty that surrounds us. And we’re not just talking about the warm summer sun brightening our days and our love-loving hearts — we’re talking about the beautiful, precious merging of two individuals and their families that happens […]
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 […]
ROCKING THE PARTY AT YOUR WEDDING: KING MOBILE MUSIC | COLORADO
Summer is a magical time of year here in Colorado, and hotter than a jalapeño on a stick! And what’s hotter than a summer wedding? Absolutely nothing, honey!! Lucky for us, Colorado is home to some of the most amazing local wedding professionals. Truly, our team here at Wedding Collective gets pretty emotional over how […]
5 WEDDING PROS TO KNOW IN 2023 | NEW MEXICO
Have you been basking in the glory that is this sunshine-y season, fellow lovers of love? This time of year always stirs our hearts. Maybe it’s the birdsong outside our windows, or maybe it’s the promise of summer weddings to come — either way, there’s inspiration in the air! So, today, we’re channeling those feel-good […]