When it comes to planning a wedding show — which we do a LOT of here at Wedding Collective New Mexico — there are two things we try to keep in mind: fun and functionality. The fun part is easy. Drinks, delectable bites, day-of discounts, delightful conversation, and dancing are all you really need to […]
REAL-LIFE MEET-CUTE – AN ALBUQUERQUE LOVE STORY | NEW MEXICO
This week, we’re doing something a little different. Why? Because the specialness that is Kaley and Joe’s unique journey deserves something equally as special to honor it here, on this little love-filled corner of the internet. Sure, you could read about another local, real wedding written by me, the Wedding Collective New Mexico blogger, but […]
A LITTLE BIT OF SPARKLE: REAL WEDDING WITH MAURA JANE PHOTOGRAPHY | NEW MEXICO
And just like that, the summer sun is upon us! In New Mexico, spring is but a blink of blossoms and crisp mornings that melt into warm afternoons. Though the season has yet to officially turn, desert-dwellers know the heat has already begun. If you, like us, are already looking for ways to cool down, […]
NEWNESS + NOSTALGIA – REAL WEDDING WITH MILA’S MESA | NEW MEXICO
Is it the newness of spring that stirs our hearts so? Or is it the nostalgia of springtimes past, filled with wildflowers and warm memories, that coats the new season like a veil? If you ask us, fellow lover-of-love, it’s both! Spring is much like a wedding day in that way — a heritage of […]
5 VENUES FOR FAIRYTALE GARDEN WEDDINGS | NEW MEXICO
Last week, we gushed over the picture-perfect picnic vibes from Albuquerque’s new favorite wedding foodies — did you miss it? Take a second to catch up on the luxury charcuterie curation from The Bougie Brie. And then, once you’re all up to speed, meet us back right here for more alfresco inspiration! Because, now that […]
CHARCUTERIE CELEBRATION: THE BOUGIE BRIE | NEW MEXICO
The season of scintillating moments, sweet-smelling wildflowers, and saccharine slowness is here. Spring, we love you. Our only qualm with the springtime is that, because we’re so busy connecting engaged couples with local wedding pros, hosting wedding shows, publishing our magazine, throwing parties, etc… We don’t get to have nearly as many picnics as we’d […]
MINDFUL MOMENTS: REAL WEDDING WITH BRIANA NICOLE PHOTO + FILM | NEW MEXICO
With the soft, pastel hues of our springtime sky backdropping every delightful, blossoming moment lately — there’s just one wedding that has been springing to mind. Amelia and Brian, the happy newlyweds we’ll be reminiscing about today, were captured by the hopeless romantic’s go-to wedding photographer in New Mexico: Briana Nicole Photo + Film. The […]
4/20-FRIENDLY: FIRST STEPS FOR PLANNING A (LEGAL) WEED WEDDING IN NEW MEXICO
Happy Thursday, lovers of love! If you’re in the camp of folks who jumped for joy when New Mexico legalized recreational cannabis use this time last year, then a happy holiday to you as well. With this new legislation has come a flood of economic development — more dispensaries popped up almost overnight, and by […]
VEILS & COCKTAILS: BOUTIQUE WEDDING SHOW FAQS | NEW MEXICO
Is it just us, or did we go straight from winter into summer this year? Not that you’ll catch us complaining about the warmth — summer brings us weddings in spades, filled with scintillating moments and sunshine. Of course it’s our favorite season! The rise in temperatures definitely has us ready to go outside, see […]
SACRED CEREMONIES WITH OFFICIATING BY BRITTANY | NEW MEXICO
If you’ve been hanging out here for a little while, then you probably know by now that we, your Wedding Collective team, are all about saving money on your wedding. Like, all about it. We share everything from industry insiders’ expert advice and New Mexico-specific guides for budgeting to local deals and giveaways galore on […]