VOTED + VERIFIED: 2022 ELITE AWARD WINNERS (+ PARTY RECAP!)

And just like that, autumn is here!  Gone are the long, languid days and warm, sparkling nights. Here to stay are the cozy, crisp mornings and golden leaves filling us with pumpkin-flavored inspiration!  Luckily, just before the cool breezes began making their way through our desert state, we hosted one, final end-of-summer party for all […]

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NM’S BEST OF THE BEST: STYLED SHOOT BY 2021 ELITE AWARD WINNERS

Wedding season, also known as summer, is coming to a close! For us lovers of love, that means bidding farewell to the bright, sparkling celebrations that make this time of year so special. But, before you panic, might we remind you that it also means welcoming in the ultra-cozy, jewel toned autumn weddings of our […]

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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, […]

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THE BEST OF THE BEST: 2020 ELITE AWARDS RECAP

If you can believe it, it’s already that time of year where we get to celebrate our local wedding community + gear up for the Fall wedding season! Normally, we plan one special evening in September to get our party on and spend time with New Mexico wedding vendors from all over the state. Since […]

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THE BEST NEW MEXICO VENUES TO HOST YOUR SMALL WEDDING

There have been plenty of changes made in the wedding world lately, from couples finding new ways to have COVID-19 compliant weddings to zoom call wedding planning sessions becoming the new norm. The local wedding community certainly found a way to make lemonade when life handed them a big ole bucket of lemons. Thanks to […]

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6 OF NEW MEXICO’S BEST WEDDING CATERERS

Header image by Alicia Lucia Photography Welcome to August, friends! Even though we still have about two months to go, summer is already preparing to pack up her things and hit the road. We love summer days like nobody’s business, but we are fully prepared to bring out the oversized sweaters and cuddle up by […]

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The Best Places to Take Engagement Photos in New Mexico

Congrats, lovebirds – you’re engaged! Or maybe we’ve jumped the gun and you’re in the process of planning an upcoming proposal for the love of your life. Either way, you’re looking for the perfect spot to capture your tender moments together to celebrate your love, and we have been dying to share our favorite suggestions with […]

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5 Hidden Wedding Venue Gems in New Mexico

The wonderful thing about our state is that it never ceases to amaze all of those who visit – particularly those who are planning a wedding and are looking for that special place to say “I do”. There is no doubt that every turn there is something exciting to be discovered, and we, your Wedding […]

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7 Wedding Venues Outside the City

As much as we love the hustle and bustle of our vibrant city here in the southwest, we can’t lie… Taking a step back from the noise and enjoying New Mexico’s myriad of landscapes is one of our favorite parts of living in such a wild state. The mountains and mesas, rivers and roving fields, […]

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Zero-Waste Wedding: 5 Ways to Get There

If you know anything about your New Mexico Perfect Wedding Guide team, then you know we love two things. One, New Mexico; two, weddings. Which seems pretty obvious, but it really is as simple as that. Only, our love for New Mexico transcends an affection for the rich cultures, venerable mesas and mountains, and traditional […]

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