NM’S BEST OF THE BEST: STYLED SHOOT BY 2021 ELITE AWARD WINNERS

Wedding season, also known as summer, is coming to a close! For us lovers of love, that means bidding farewell to the bright, sparkling celebrations that make this time of year so special. But, before you panic, might we remind you that it also means welcoming in the ultra-cozy, jewel toned autumn weddings of our […]

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STEAMPUNK SENTIMENT: A NEW MEXICO LOVE STORY {GUEST POST!}

It’s that time again, friends! We, your Wedding Collective New Mexico team, are passing the mic over to Monica, a gorgeous bride-turned-newlywed from our desert state. What follows is, truly, a real-life fairytale: missed flights, adorable pups in costume, multiple proposal attempts, and the culmination of a storybook kind of devotion into a perfectly curated […]

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GOURMET GOLD — M’TUCCI’S REAL WEDDING

Last week, we asked you — and the other lovely readers of this wedding blog — for a favor. Not a big one, necessarily, just to pop on over and nominate your favorite wedding professional for an Elite Award so their small business can continue to thrive in our beautiful desert state.  This week, as […]

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CALLING ALL NEWLYWEDS: 2022 ELITE AWARDS VOTING IS OPEN

Has it been a busy summer for you, too, fellow lover-of-love?  We, your Wedding Collective team, have been tuning into the exciting, sunshine-y energy of the season: helping newly engaged couples plan their dream wedding in the Southwest; enjoying heartwarming collaborations with local wedding professionals; gearing up for our end-of-summer party happening in just a […]

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WHAT DO YOUR WEDDING FLOWERS MEAN? PICKING YOUR FLORAL DESIGNS WITH INTENTION {GUEST POST!}

If you haven’t had the pleasure of reading through some of the guest posts we have on this little love-blog, – written by business owners, newlyweds, and folks from our community – you’ve been missing out! But have no fear: this week, Casea Quednow, a local writer, artist, and lover-of-love here is sharing her refreshing […]

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FREE STUFF FOR LOVEBIRDS: 12 MONTHS OF GIVEAWAYS

Last week, we got a little lost in the love-sauce while fawning over this local wedding shot by T. Rayne Photography. This week, we’re getting back on track!  (Can you blame us though? Who wouldn’t want to eat a tower of donuts at their wedding with an amazing local photographer capturing every delicious bite?!) We […]

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DONUTS + I DO’S: A NEW MEXICO LOVE STORY

If you’re reading this from our home state in the Southwest, then we probably don’t need to tell you that this summer has been one for the books! The long hours of blue skies and sunshine have had us endlessly inspired, and, if we’re being honest, also reaching for anything to cool down and slow […]

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THE WEDDING PLANNING APP YOU NEED ASAP

Chic, helpful, and easy to navigate. This app is both a great resource for local engaged couple to connect with wedding vendors and a precious little gem filled with inspiration. Everything you need for your wedding can be found easily and intuitively! KM Creative | 5 stars If you’ve read our recent posts — like […]

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5 TOP SECRET BUDGET TIPS (PT. 1)

Okay lovers-of-love, let’s cut to the chase.  Wedding season, also known as summer, is already well underway — so if you’re hanging out here, then you’re probably either daydreaming for your someday-soon wedding, or putting together last minute details for your right-around-the-corner wedding.  Either way, we couldn’t wait another minute to share these budget saving […]

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FOR THE VENDORS: CELEBRATING DIVERSITY + INCLUSION {GUEST POST}

Maybe you haven’t noticed yet, but we — your Wedding Collective team — take our jobs here very, very seriously. It’s an honor and a privilege to be perched here, in between engaged couples and wedding pros, collecting and sharing the love stories from our community.  And yes, just because it’s a whole lot of […]

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