LOVE IN THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS

It’s no secret that the Wedding Collective New Mexico team is obsessed with our local wedding professionals here in the southwest. In fact, that’s like, kind of our whole thing! So when the first whisperings of coronavirus started cropping up in conversations a year ago, one of our first concerns was for the magic-making small […]

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THE DESSERT BAR: SWEET TOOTH SATISFIED

Last week on the blog, we decided to slow down a bit to appreciate a gorgeous engagement session from locally-loved wedding photographer, Cassie Scott Captures. And while we’re normally all about the hustle here at Wedding Collective New Mexico, we have to be honest — we liked it.  As a result, we started brainstorming other […]

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DESERT DECADENCE | LOCAL ENGAGEMENT SHOOT

Is it just us, or has the world gone right back to its fast-paced frenzy now that the end of the pandemic is on the horizon? (Hopefully, of course!) Between Wedding Collective‘s brand-spanking-new Spring/Summer edition of the print magazine, wrapping up our very first digital wedding show, and giving away free stuff to engaged couples […]

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ON THE STREETS: WCNM’S SPRING/SUMMER MAGAZINE

The rumors are true. Wedding Collective New Mexico‘s famously purse-sized, locally-focused, all-in-one wedding planning magazine is HERE, in the flesh! (Or in the ultra soft, deliciously flippable paper, if we’re being anatomically correct.) Now on the streets of Albuquerque and Santa Fe, the Spring/Summer edition of WCNM’s print magazine is packing a real punch this […]

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WHY YOUR TRAVEL AGENT IS THE BEST “APP” YOU NEED {GUEST POST!}

We had the pleasure of sharing some expert tips from Renee Cuessy of Rope Drop Travel here a few weeks ago, and now she’s back with more incredible advice! A big thank you to Renee for sharing her experience as a travel master with our local engaged couples. And without further adieu… Take a look […]

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12 MONTHS OF GIVEAWAYS: FREE STUFF, NO STRINGS ATTACHED

We’re willing to bet that, if you’re currently planning a wedding in New Mexico, you’ve been spending a lot of time on the internet. Like, a lot of time. And we don’t blame you! With in-person meetings and wedding shows (minus Wedding Collective’s virtual show, of course) off the table for most, how else are […]

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7 VENUES FOR YOUR MICRO WEDDING IN NEW MEXICO

If you’re here in New Mexico with us and not living under a rock, then you’ve probably heard the news — our state is slowly opening back up! With the vaccine becoming more widely available, there’s a definite spike in the hope here in our community, but we’re trying to keep from getting carried away […]

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WEDTALKS CONFERENCE 2021: 8 THINGS WEDDING PROFESSIONALS WILL LEARN

For us wedding lovers, it’s no secret that New Mexico’s community of wedding professionals is something truly special. (And for those of you who aren’t in the loop yet, we spend each week here, in this corner of the internet, sharing collaborative shoots styled to perfection, real weddings that make our hearts flutter, and features […]

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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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