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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ICYMI: WEDTALKS IS NOW UNLOCKED

Recently, a reader of this ongoing love letter to New Mexico, made an offhanded remark about how enthusiastic we are here, each and every week.  As one of the main contributors to this Wedding Collective New Mexico blog, I, the blogger, was delighted to hear that but it also made me think — does it […]

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9 THINGS SMALL BUSINESSES OWNERS SHOULD LEARN IN 2022

If you’ve already heard of this little ol’ thing called Wedding Collective, then you probably also know that we’re pretty obsessed with love. Like, so obsessed that we made a commitment over 15 years ago to do everything we can to make wedding planning fun and fabulous here in New Mexico. (And now Colorado, too! […]

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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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PLAN YOUR WEDDING IN JUST ONE DAY

The title of this blog is not clickbait! We promise. But just so we’re clear right from the jump – we don’t necessarily recommend planning your entire wedding in one day. All we’re saying is that, if you attend our first wedding show of 2022 this Sunday, you can plan your wedding in just one […]

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DIAMOND DASH 2021 – SAVE $500 ON YOUR WEDDING

Eep! The time has finally come! Autumn is in full swing, holiday engagement season is right around the corner, and engaged couples are hunkering down to plan their 2022 weddings — which means conditions are perfect for the 2021 Diamond Dash. Named for the extravagant main event that involves a daring dash for diamond jewelry […]

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15 YEARS OF LOVE: WCNM ANNIVERSARY

Collective: [Noun] Pros working together to create an unstoppable wedding community in New Mexico cities. A lot can change in 15 years! Married couples — and now your Wedding Collective New Mexico team, too — can attest to that.  If you’ve been hanging out in this corner of the internet with us for a little […]

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HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LOCAL CREATIVES (FOR FREE!)

If there’s one thing you’ve probably noticed about us over here at Wedding Collective New Mexico, it’s that we don’t pick favorites.  Whether it’s an intimate styled elopement or a grand ballroom soiree, we’re just suckers for all things pertaining to love. Because, when you’re as dedicated to love stories as we are, you realize […]

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FANDOM WEDDINGS: 3 CUTE WAYS TO MAKE IT HAPPEN

Last week, we decided it was time to introduce (or reintroduce) the bunch of creative, dedicated people that make all things Wedding Collective New Mexico happen. (That’s us, in case you missed it!) Part of why we decided to come out from behind our computer screens and actually say hello to you, lovely readers, is […]

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YOU COULD USE A NIGHT OUT: FIRST IN-PERSON WEDDING SHOW OF 2021!

Maura Jane Photography

Thank you Maura Jane Photography for the gorgeous header image! This year had brought a lot of changes to the world of weddings here in New Mexico – in case you hadn’t noticed.  Despite all its challenges though, this pandemic has given us a lot of gifts, too. Wedding ceremonies might have whittled down a […]

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