THE WOW FACTOR: UNIQUE WEDDING BUSINESSES IN NEW MEXICO

With the new year comes new events, new celebrations, and new love stories to swoon over. Aren’t we so lucky?  In 2023, we’re going to see literal millions of weddings — roughly 2.24 million, according to Wedding Report’s review. Lucky, then, is an understatement. We’re straight up flushed with wedding blessings this year! For engaged […]

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NOW OPEN: FRONT COVER CONTEST FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2023

If something works, it works.  Normally, we’re all about shaking things up and pushing the envelope in the wedding world. We’re constantly branching into new locales, launching new wedding shows, hosting new vendor education events, and the like.  But when it comes to our beloved Front Cover Contest, we aren’t changing a thing. (Except a […]

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WEDDING TRAILBLAZERS IN NM – PART 2

The southwestern sun might be shining bright today, but there’s an undeniable chill in the air! One that invokes warm cups of caffeinated euphoria, cozy knitwear, and roaring fireplaces — all of which we’re currently enjoying here, in the WCNM headquarters.  So before you dive into the long-awaited part 2 of our wedding trailblazers of […]

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PURE MAGIC: Q&A WITH MAURA JANE PHOTOGRAPHY

Have you been thinking about which local wedding photographer will have the honor of documenting your celebration yet, lovebirds? We’re willing to bet you have! In the whirlwind of rosy days following a proposal, it’s only natural to daydream about the photographs that will make the memories of your wedding day last a lifetime. But […]

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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 […]

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MIC DROP: 5 BEST WEDDING DJs IN NEW MEXICO

How are you staying warm this season, lovers of love? Whether it’s with a heartwarming, local fairytale or a delicate long sleeved wedding gown, we hope you’re cozy as all heck. We, your wedding-obsessed pros in New Mexico and Colorado, are enjoying the fireplace in our house-turned-headquarters, but that’s not the only thing turning up […]

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WIN A FREE WEDDING GOWN AT THE DIAMOND DASH

There’s always excitement in the air at the Diamond Dash show. From the fabulous fashion show, VIP pre-party, the door prizes, cake dive, to all happy wedding peeps! Charlotte, Charlotte’s Flowers Last week, we were chatting about the exciting evolution of Wedding Collective New Mexico — catch up right here if you missed the big […]

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6 WEDDING TRAILBLAZERS IN NM {PART 1 + GUEST POST}

This lovely guest post, like all the others, shares expert wedding planning advice from someone other than me, the Wedding Collective New Mexico blogger! Keep reading for a fresh perspective, relevant info, and the low-down on some of the best wedding professionals around. P.S. – This was first published in our free print magazine! Have […]

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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 […]

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WITHOUT A HITCH | REAL WEDDING WITH BRIANA NICOLE PHOTO + FILM

Happy equinox, lovers of love! Does bidding farewell to the season of sunshine and champagne taste a bit bittersweet? Or are you counting down the final days of heat, shaking out your cozy sweaters, and planning out hot coffee orders?  Whether you’re itching for the crisp air or hanging on to the last wisps of […]

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