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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3 REASONS TO BE THERE: VEILS + COCKTAILS

From our little perch between engaged couples in New Mexico and the wedding vendors who make their dreams a reality – we get to see a lot of love happening. (It’s kind of our dream!) When we write here, then, we’re writing to a few different people – small businesses looking to stay in the […]

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: LACE & BOW BRIDAL

While the rest of the world is hunkering down for our additional 6 weeks of winter — thanks Punxsutawney Phil! — us wedding lovers know that the summer season will be on us in the blink of an eye. Bye-bye snow and shivers; welcome back sunshine and shimmers!  It might still be a little early to […]

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2021’S FIRST VIRTUAL WEDDING SHOW: 5 REASONS TO ATTEND

If you’re a wedding lover or recently engaged couple here in New Mexico, then by now you’ve probably heard all about the magic of wedding shows. All the rumors of door prizes, swag bags, day-of deals and discounts — well, they’re true! Wedding shows really are the perfect way to supplement your online wedding planning. […]

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: LEXI ROSE PHOTOGRAPHY

One of our favorite things to blog about here at Wedding Collective is our members and the sweet things that they create. When it comes to our wedding community, we can’t stop bragging about how wonderful they are. I mean, come on, you’ve seen their work on our socials and the website – it’s UNREAL! […]

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3 THINGS YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW TO PLAN YOUR IDEAL WEDDING

Here at Wedding Collective headquarters (aka our little townhome-turned-office), we’re celebrating. Why you might ask? The simple answer is this: we’ve survived the year and are so happy that love conquers all. It’s no secret that this year has been challenging for everyone. Couples from all around the world have been encouraged to find unconventional […]

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These Local DJs Know How to Make Your Wedding a Hit

These days spent at home have reminded us to take moments to breathe and do all of the things we love. They’ve allowed us to really spend time with our families, pick up new books, and breathe in fresh air from our backyards. They’ve also made us really miss gathering to dance, sing and celebrate […]

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Why You Should Have Your Wedding at a Country Club

Every bride and groom wants to find a wedding venue that is both practical and perfect. As you’ve been searching, possibly very overwhelmed by all of the options available to you, there may have been moments where you felt that finding the practical and perfect option was impossible. We are here to reassure you that, […]

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9 of Albuquerque’s Best Hotels & Resorts

With record-breaking visitors to our city every year, it’s no surprise that we have some of the most beautiful and classy hotels and resorts in the country. Between the beloved Balloon Fiesta in October and incredible weather during the Spring and Summer, an Albuquerque wedding is bound to be on the wishlist for many couples. […]

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Albuquerque’s 6 Best Ballrooms

When outdoor weddings first started gaining popularity several years ago, no one in New Mexico was surprised. Why wouldn’t we, especially here in our home state, have outdoor weddings?! With a myriad of differing landscapes — all responsible for inspiring countless artists — and a mild, predictable desert climate, there’s not much else you need […]

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