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 […]
COMMUNITY OVER COMPETITION: WCNM’S SPEED CONNECTING RECAP
This past spring, on a rainy evening in Santa Fe, something magical happened. One by one, small business owners and wedding professionals hurried into the warm, glowing entrance of Four Seasons Rancho Encantado — one of New Mexico’s very favorite wedding ceremony venues. Shaking off the few droplets that still clung to their light jackets […]
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. […]
THE PERFECT DATE NIGHT: WEDDING DANCE LESSONS
Your first dance together as a married couple is important, and your lessons reflect that. While choreography is recommended, you’ll learn to really dance as a part of the process. The same things you learn through choreography you can take out to any social dance floor and enjoy yourself. The more time you have to […]
EDGY 1920S STYLED SHOOT
Happy New Year from all of us at Wedding Collective! Today we say goodbye to 2020, and tomorrow we say hello to 2021… can we get a whoop-whoop?! Even though it was a wild year, there was still a lot of good that came out of it. We thought it might be fun to share […]
YOUR WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE: SHOW YOUR LOCAL DJ SOME LOVE
When I hear music, I fear no danger. I am invulnerable. I see no foe. I am related to the earliest times, and to the latest. Henry David Thoreau By now we all know that 2020 has been one wild ride, but for wedding professionals + engaged couples alike, it’s been nothing short of an […]
THE BEST OF THE BEST: 2020 ELITE AWARDS RECAP
If you can believe it, it’s already that time of year where we get to celebrate our local wedding community + gear up for the Fall wedding season! Normally, we plan one special evening in September to get our party on and spend time with New Mexico wedding vendors from all over the state. Since […]
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 […]
Oh, Snap! Here’s Why You Should Have a Photo Booth at Your Wedding
Everyone loves taking silly selfies, snapping cute photos with friends, and documenting momentous occasions. With social media becoming an important part of our lives, photos are the best way to share our experiences with friends near and far. It’s especially fun to share these moments when you have big reasons to celebrate – like your marriage! […]
Let’s Plan a Party!
The Perfect Wedding Guide team loves, and I mean loves, a good party. We’re always ready to gather up our friends and loved ones to go have a good time, whether it’s gearing up for a wedding show, or attending a super fun murder mystery dinner. We can pretty much make a party out of […]