Last week, we did the unexpected. Instead of diving into our goals, objectives, and intentions for 2023, we took an appreciative pause. Refusing to leave the glorious year of growth that was 2022 without a proper send-off, we did a little daydreaming and we did a lot of swooning over this gorgeous real wedding from […]
SPARKS FLY: REAL WEDDING WITH KEARA LLOYD PHOTOGRAPHY
It’s a new year! Fresh, shimmering, and ready to be filled with love stories and memories to last a lifetime. But before we dive into our goals and plans for 2023, we’d like to take a moment to reminisce. With an endless stream of new events, new connections, and new dreams, it’s easy to get […]
COME RAIN OR SHINE: REAL WEDDING IN TELLURIDE, COLORADO
When it comes to weddings, both snowy soirees and sparking summer days, a word we hear thrown around a lot is perfect. The perfect wedding, the perfect day — from our perch between local lovebirds and the wedding professionals who make their dreams come true, we see an emphasis on total and absolute perfection. While engaged […]
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 […]
WEDDING PLANNING IN COLORADO: NEW WC SITE IS LIVE!
When this little endeavor of love first came into being over 15 years ago, things looked very different for Wedding Collective New Mexico. Trends have come and gone since then, new wedding businesses have sprouted and flourished, our wedding shows have grown and evolved in ways we didn’t dare dream of a decade ago. Even […]
BOHO PICNIC FOR TWO | A STYLED SHOOT
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, […]