{"id":18609,"date":"2022-08-04T12:00:06","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T18:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/?p=18609"},"modified":"2022-08-04T11:43:15","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T17:43:15","slug":"calling-all-newlyweds-2022-elite-awards-voting-is-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/04\/calling-all-newlyweds-2022-elite-awards-voting-is-open\/","title":{"rendered":"CALLING ALL NEWLYWEDS: 2022 ELITE AWARDS VOTING IS OPEN"},"content":{"rendered":"

Has it been a busy summer for you, too, fellow lover-of-love?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We, your Wedding Collective team<\/a>, have been tuning into the exciting, sunshine-y energy of the season: helping newly engaged couples plan their dream wedding<\/a> in the Southwest; enjoying heartwarming collaborations with local wedding professionals<\/a>; gearing up for our end-of-summer party<\/a> happening in just a few weeks now; giving away some really cool, free stuff<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Busy is an understatement!<\/p>\n

Last week, though, we had the opportunity to slow down and ruminate on intentionality and, also, the intrinsic magic of flowers \u2014 via this amazing guest post<\/a>, in case you missed it.\u00a0<\/span>So this week, we\u2019re bringing some of that mindfulness into the hustle and bustle that is the wedding scene, and, heads up, we\u2019re going to encourage you to do the same!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s pretty perfect timing, actually, because one of our very favorite ways to cultivate mindfulness and show some gratitude to our shared community<\/strong> is happening right now.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yes, right now! You didn\u2019t hear that voting for the 2022 WCNM Elite Awards<\/strong><\/a> is open as we speak? Good thing you can just keep scrolling for all the pertinent details, right?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wink!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Lauren Natalia Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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2022 ELITE AWARDS\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

Every year, the local business owners<\/a> who make our wedding world go \u2018round have the opportunity to get the recognition and appreciation they truly deserve through the Elite Awards<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Culminating in that super fun party<\/a> mentioned above, these dedicated creatives are wined and dined, showered with love and free publicity, and go on to have a leg up for the coming wedding season because of this \u2014 in our opinions, quite prestigious<\/em> \u2014 award.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The professionals who made your wedding day<\/a> the show-stopper that it was deserve to have a little fun, and be validated for their hard work, too, right?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Right. <\/strong><\/p>\n

So here\u2019s how you can help: by voting for the best wedding photographer<\/a>, officiant<\/a>, caterer<\/a>, etc., right here<\/a>. (You’ll also be entered to win gift cards<\/strong> from some incredible local businesses, in case that further motivates you to click and type away!)<\/span><\/p>\n

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VOTING ENDS SEPTEMBER 1st, 2022.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n
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Paul Porras Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Voting<\/a> is pretty easy, so if you skipped over that call-to-action<\/a> above, here\u2019s another opportunity<\/a> to take a few minutes out of your day to do something that could be monumental for a small business owner that you know and adore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A less than subtle hint, sure, but it really is quite a simple process!<\/p>\n

When you follow this link here<\/a>, you\u2019ll be prompted to find the wedding pro<\/a> you think deserves to be appreciated for dedicating their lives to ceremonies of love \u2014 once there, all you have to do is leave a review with your honest accolades.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Easy peasy!\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Briana Nicole Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The best part is, even if the wedding business<\/a> you want to support doesn\u2019t win the award for best of their category you\u2019re still supporting their professional endeavors<\/strong>!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Your glowing review will stay even after the voting period ends, and engaged couples all across New Mexico<\/a> will be thanking you endlessly for letting them know which wedding professionals are the best of the best.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And again, voting only takes a few minutes<\/a>, so it\u2019s a pretty low-commitment opportunity to weave some mindfulness, gratitude, and awareness into your day, today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lexa Rose Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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