{"id":12767,"date":"2019-08-22T12:00:42","date_gmt":"2019-08-22T18:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwgnm.wordpress.com\/?p=12767"},"modified":"2020-06-26T15:27:06","modified_gmt":"2020-06-26T15:27:06","slug":"the-big-fake-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/22\/the-big-fake-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"The Big Fake Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It’s no secret that when small businesses in New Mexico<\/a> come together magic happens<\/em>. We, your dutiful Perfect Wedding Guide<\/a> team, have seen it with our own eyes time and time again. From local styled shoots<\/a> straight from heaven, to real weddings<\/a> that make large-scale celebrations seem effortless, to the all-out fantastical displays resurrected from dust in mere minutes at our wedding shows<\/a> \u2013 you don’t have to sell us on New Mexico wedding professionals<\/a>. We’re already straight up fangirls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So when we caught wind that The Big Fake Wedding<\/a> would be venturing out to our southwestern state, it came as no surprise. The traveling wedding show has been garnering popularity since they first got their start in 2008, and the landscapes alone make New Mexico an easy sell. Not to mention, The Big Fake Wedding<\/a> is an alternative to the wedding shows we know and love, which offers our community something new to reinvigorate the wedding planning process<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By arranging their event to mimic an actual wedding, the attendees \u2013 who were local engaged couples<\/a> \u2013 got to sit in on The Big Fake Wedding<\/a> as if they were actual wedding guests. With a stunning stand-in bridal party and every detail planned meticulously, the engaged couples who participated got to sit back and watch the magic happen in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"https:\/\/www.perfectweddingguide.com\/listing\/cloak-photography-178247\/\"
Cloak Photography<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As time drew nearer for the event to take place, it became clear that it was going to be something truly special. Each local business that decided to commit to collaborating on this project had already proved themselves as dedicated and creative wedding professionals. Knowing that businesses like The Cake Boutique<\/a> \u2013who would be crafting up something spectacular to look at and<\/em> eat \u2013 and For the Love of Flowers<\/a> with their renowned floral artistry, would be there? And<\/em> it was going to be at one of our absolute favorite venues, Nature Pointe<\/a>? Well, we were nearly bursting at the seams with excitement by the time the day arrived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Jennifer<\/figure>Bri-lliancy Photography<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

We’d like to say the day was exactly as wonderful as we’d imagine it would be, but we have to be honest. No matter the prep, no matter the insider knowledge we had about the event, and no matter the counting down the days, nothing could have properly prepared us for how lovely The Big Fake Wedding <\/a>actually was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"bride,<\/figure>Alysha Lee Photography<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
\"cake,<\/figure>Cloak Photography<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
\"new<\/figure>Cloak Photography<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

And of course, now that the time has passed, words fail us as well. Only photos from local wedding photographers<\/a> like Cloak Photography<\/a>, Bri-lliancy Photography<\/a>, and Alysha Lee Photography<\/a> could capture the magic that we knew was coming, but still exceeded our expectations. We are still officially in awe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"bride,<\/figure>Bri-lliancy Photography<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
\"new<\/figure>Bri-lliancy Photography<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
\"bride,<\/figure>Bri-lliancy Photography<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
\"balloons,<\/figure>Cloak Photography<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Venue: <\/strong>Nature Pointe<\/a>
Music:<\/strong> Cello for weddings\/Ryan Smith Cello Music<\/a>
Cake:<\/strong> The Cake Boutique<\/a>
Floral: <\/strong>For the Love of Flowers<\/a>
Floral Wall:<\/strong> Wall of Enchantment<\/a>
Balloon D\u00e9cor:<\/strong> On the Rise Balloon Shop<\/a>
Hair & Makeup:<\/strong> Genica Lee, MUA<\/a>
Bridesmaids Dresses:<\/strong> Azazie<\/a>
Rings: <\/strong>Hitched<\/a> (Groom) & Ooh! Aah! Jewelry<\/a> (Bride)
Design:<\/strong> Casi Sueno Weddings & Events<\/a>, My Beloved Vintage Rentals<\/a>
Photography:<\/strong> Cloak Photography,<\/a> Bri-lliancy Photography<\/a>, Alysha Lee Photography<\/a>
Photo Booth:<\/strong> Magic Mirror<\/a>
Event Coordination: <\/strong>Black Bow Events<\/a>
D\u00e9cor+Signage: <\/strong>Letters & Such
Bar + Mixology: <\/strong>ABQ Barkeeps<\/a>
Bridal Gown: <\/strong>Renee\u2019s Bridal<\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Featured header photo is by Cloak Photography<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
All other lovely vendors can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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