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 […]
FALL WEDDING INSPIRATION WITH TAOS SKI VALLEY
If you couldn’t tell already, we’re pretty stinkin’ excited about the coming of Fall in New Mexico. Subtle pops of golden and orange have already sprung up in the Northern regions of our state and we are here for it. Bring on all of the crisp autumn mornings and the smell of pumpkin lingering in […]
Micro-Weddings: The New Trend + Why We Love Them
Couples from all around the world are jumping on the latest trend: Micro-Weddings, or as some may call them, new-age elopements. With everyone experiencing the effects of the global shutdowns, lovebirds are finding new ways to make their weddings happen without having to postpone their “I Dos” – and we are here for it. The Wedding […]
New Mexico History & Culture: Santa Fe Scottish Rite Temple
Our state is filled with a rich history, and as New Mexicans, we are deeply rooted in its culture. Stories sweep across vast, mesmerizing landscapes– from the expansive White Sands in the South to the snow-capped mountains in the North. Often times, we are so immersed in the present that we forget to look back […]
Santa Fe’s 5 Best Wedding Venues
We don’t know if you’ve noticed by now but…Planning a wedding can be quite a bit of work! With every detail under your purview from floral arrangements to wrangling bridesmaids for gown fittings, the small decisions can easily pile up. And if hiring a wedding planner isn’t in the cards for you, then everything remains […]
How to Have a Country Wedding in New Mexico
For visitors or recent transplants to New Mexico, country might not be the first adjective you’d reach for to describe the state. For those of us who have had a chance to wander outside of the cities though, the farm and field influence obviously contributes to the eclectic blend of cultures that make New Mexico […]
Wedding Venue Hotspots in New Mexico {Part One!}
When you stop and consider the New Mexico landscape for a moment, it really comes as no surprise that visual industries are on the rise in our home state. Film, design, fine art, architecture — every medium has an inspiration because, well, we have everything! Mountains and mesas, high and low desert, urban cityscapes, lush […]
Casa Perea Art Space: Historic Adobe Abode Spotlight
Let’s take a moment on this lovely morning to stop, breathe, and flex our brain’s inherent storytelling abilities. You are hereby given permission to pause whatever work you’re doing to indulge in the following: Imagine your wedding guests, many of whom will have traveled far and wide for your celebration, being greeted by your venue […]
Real Love in a Real Albuquerque Wedding with Briana Nicole Photography
Photographing people in love is what I do but it is an extra joy when the couple has a best friend connection. Briana Nicole Photography That’s what fuels our wedding fire — the best friend connection that so obviously shines through when two puzzle pieces fall inline together. We’re lucky to have a myriad of […]
5 Rules For Choosing A Wedding Venue
Here at Perfect Wedding Guide, we get to work one-on-one with Albuquerque’s best florists, officiants, photographers, and the like, every single day. So it’s safe to assume that we might know a bit more about weddings than your average Joe or Joanne. While we like to think that we’re somewhat of experts though, we always […]