We hope you’re reading this from a cozy spot, tucked safely away from this blustery autumn wind! If the long, sunny afternoons of our New Mexican October led to any doubts about the season changing, they’ve since been hushed. With the widespread wind advisory sweeping through our desert state, it seems only right to settle […]
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 […]
SANTA FE FAIRY TALE: REAL WEDDING WITH STEPHANY TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Last week, we kept warm by reminiscing about all the times we’ve busted a move on the dance floor — thanks entirely to the wedding DJs who are certified party animals! Today, we’re keeping the fun going with a real wedding featuring one of Albuquerque’s best entertainment teams — King Mobile Music! Collaborating with some […]
2023 BUDGET ADVICE FROM LOCAL WEDDING PLANNER (PART 3)
After 15 years of fostering connections between engaged lovebirds in New Mexico and the small businesses that make wedding magic happen, we’ve learned a thing or two about this whole wedding planning thing. We know that most engaged couples are working full-time, caring for family members, children, and pets, all while still scheduling time for […]
VOTED + VERIFIED: 2022 ELITE AWARD WINNERS (+ PARTY RECAP!)
And just like that, autumn is here! Gone are the long, languid days and warm, sparkling nights. Here to stay are the cozy, crisp mornings and golden leaves filling us with pumpkin-flavored inspiration! Luckily, just before the cool breezes began making their way through our desert state, we hosted one, final end-of-summer party for all […]
WITHOUT A HITCH | REAL WEDDING WITH BRIANA NICOLE PHOTO + FILM
Happy equinox, lovers of love! Does bidding farewell to the season of sunshine and champagne taste a bit bittersweet? Or are you counting down the final days of heat, shaking out your cozy sweaters, and planning out hot coffee orders? Whether you’re itching for the crisp air or hanging on to the last wisps of […]
ALMOST TOO PRETTY TO EAT: NM’S 3 FAVORITE WEDDING BAKERS
As we usher in the season of gourds, gobbles, and gorging on good eats, it seems only right that we take a moment to slow down and savor one of the most delicious parts of life. Your wedding, of course! More specifically, your wedding desserts. After drooling over the gourmet gold that was this real […]
LET’S CELEBRATE: WCNM’S ANNUAL END-OF-SUMMER PARTY
It’s no secret that we, your Wedding Collective New Mexico team, are busy bees! Every week, we write love notes here, on this blog, to the wedding professionals we’ve collaborated with recently, or to the newlywed couples who have shared their stories with us, or to the other members of our team who have made […]
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 […]
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 […]