MEN’S ROLE IN WEDDING PLANNING {GUEST POST!}

After 15 years of being perched in between engaged couples in New Mexico and the local wedding businesses that make their dreams come true, we feel a little bit like wedding experts. Can you blame us?! But even so, we believe it’s important to highlight different perspectives and different experiences other than our own – […]

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BTS OF OUR FRONT COVER REAL WEDDING

We don’t know about you guys, but here at the Wedding Collective New Mexico, 2021 passed by in a blur.  Between our yearly batch of specialized wedding shows, expanding into our sister state of Colorado, running contests for local wedding vendors, and hosting networking parties and luncheons, each day brought us new opportunities to connect […]

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5 HISTORIC WEDDING VENUES IN NEW MEXICO

The types of conversations we have here on the Wedding Collective New Mexico blog vary quite a lot — if you haven’t already noticed. Some weeks we feature jaw-dropping styled shoots coordinated by local magic-makers, and some weeks we chat about how to make your wedding business inclusive for all couples. We’ve got range!  But […]

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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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A NEW WAY TO CATER: MILA’S MESA

Buqueña Cuisine. Reimagined. Most people don’t talk a lot about wedding catering at the start of the planning process, simply because it seems like something that can be done closer to the wedding day. Often, engaged couples have their minds set on the venues, dresses, florals, decor, and all of the things that are important […]

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AN ELEGANT WEDDING EXPERIENCE WITH CASA RONDEÑA WINERY

“Situated in Albuquerque’s North Valley, Casa Rondeña is one of the most beautiful and elegant venues in New Mexico.  A picturesque environment, classic architecture, and fine hand-crafted wines. Experience the charm and serenity of the oldest wine-producing region in America. The Winery has 4 exceptionally beautiful spaces available to choose from depending on your needs and tastes; The […]

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DIETZ FARM STYLED SHOOT

Heads up! Tons of styled shoot inspiration is coming your way today and you’re not going to want to miss it. Whenever we receive a submission from a styled shoot, we do a little happy dance because there is so much beauty and goodness packaged into one little online gallery. You may be the kind […]

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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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FOR THE LOVE OF THE OUTDOORS | A REAL WEDDING

If you’re anything like us, you fall in love over and over again with the New Mexican landscape and the beauty that it offers. The Wedding Collective gals never get tired of seeing the galleries filled with little hints of our state and the stunning Sandias as the backdrop! That is why, when we received […]

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A STYLED SHOOT BY THE 2020 ELITE AWARD WINNERS

You may remember our fun little virtual “dance party” from a few months ago, AKA the 2020 Elite Awards. Every year we ask you to vote for your favorite vendors by leaving them reviews on their profile on our website, and then we give them the recognition that they deserve! This year has been full […]

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