Now that we’re fully settled into fall and are snuggling up before winter, it seems the glittering days of light and warmth are just a distant memory… But do they have to be? For most of the western world, autumn calls to mind shivering mornings with cozy, gloomy evenings spent by a fire. We’re pretty […]
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 […]
STEAMPUNK SENTIMENT: A NEW MEXICO LOVE STORY {GUEST POST!}
It’s that time again, friends! We, your Wedding Collective New Mexico team, are passing the mic over to Monica, a gorgeous bride-turned-newlywed from our desert state. What follows is, truly, a real-life fairytale: missed flights, adorable pups in costume, multiple proposal attempts, and the culmination of a storybook kind of devotion into a perfectly curated […]
WHAT DO YOUR WEDDING FLOWERS MEAN? PICKING YOUR FLORAL DESIGNS WITH INTENTION {GUEST POST!}
If you haven’t had the pleasure of reading through some of the guest posts we have on this little love-blog, – written by business owners, newlyweds, and folks from our community – you’ve been missing out! But have no fear: this week, Casea Quednow, a local writer, artist, and lover-of-love here is sharing her refreshing […]
ECO FRIENDLY FLORALS IN 2022
Spring has sprung and love is in the air! And yes, you’re right, love is always in the air here at Wedding Collective New Mexico, but something about the eager daffodil blooms has us feeling all the feels today. Speaking of eagerness, it’s pretty safe to say that after the last two years of pandemic life, […]
ONE YEAR LATER: A LOCAL LOVE STORY {GUEST POST!}
The week before last, here on the Wedding Collective New Mexico blog, we decided to slow down a little bit with an incredible styled shoot from local creatives and wedding pros. And you know what? It rocked. With so many events, expert tips, and extraordinary new (and veteran) wedding businesses to chat about…It’s easy to […]
3 REASONS TO (STILL) HAVE A MICRO WEDDING
We’re sure that, by now, you’ve noticed the change in light, the longer days, and that southwestern-sun beaming down at us yet again. There’s no question about it – spring is here! Which means that our favorite time of the year, wedding season – formerly known as summer – is right around the corner. Eep! […]
70’S CHIC: A STYLED SHOOT
If you scroll back through the last few weeks of this WCNM blog, you’ll see that, well… We have a lot to say! Between wedding shows, new editions of the print magazine, networking events, top trends and wedding planning tips for the new year, and highlighting locally-owned wedding businesses, there’s a lot that we have […]
BTS OF OUR FRONT COVER REAL WEDDING
We don’t know about you guys, but here at the Wedding Collective New Mexico, 2021 passed by in a blur. Between our yearly batch of specialized wedding shows, expanding into our sister state of Colorado, running contests for local wedding vendors, and hosting networking parties and luncheons, each day brought us new opportunities to connect […]
WARRIOR WOMEN: LOCAL, WOMEN-LED BUSINESSES {PART 2!}
Lately, on this little love-blog, we’ve been spending a lot of time galavanting around our desert state, soaking in the creativity and support we have in every corner here. Whether it’s sending some love to up & coming wedding photographers, or fawning over our amazing distribution partners — AKA the best breweries, cafes, salons, and […]