{"id":18966,"date":"2023-01-26T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/?p=18966"},"modified":"2023-01-26T11:57:11","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T18:57:11","slug":"the-wow-factor-unique-wedding-businesses-in-new-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/26\/the-wow-factor-unique-wedding-businesses-in-new-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"THE WOW FACTOR: UNIQUE WEDDING BUSINESSES IN NEW MEXICO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">With the new year comes new events, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/19\/wedding-collectives-year-ahead\/\">new celebrations<\/a>, and new love stories to swoon over. Aren\u2019t we so lucky?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In 2023, we\u2019re going to see <strong>literal millions of weddings<\/strong> \u2014 roughly 2.24 million, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/spectrumlocalnews.com\/nys\/capital-region\/human-interest\/2022\/03\/29\/wedding-vendors-busy-2022-season#:~:text=After%202022's%20surge%2C%20the%20Wedding,2.24%20million%20weddings%20in%202023.\">Wedding Report<\/a>\u2019s review. Lucky, then, is an understatement. We\u2019re straight up flushed with wedding blessings this year!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For engaged couples <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/deals-tips\">planning a wedding in New Mexico<\/a>, that means that right now is the best time to harness the momentum of the new year and jumpstart your wedding planning process. Finding your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-vendors\/wedding-photographers-videographers-cinematographers\">wedding photographers<\/a> and booking your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-vendors\/wedding-chapel-ceremony-venues\">venues<\/a> is a breeze with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/#vendor-categories\">this nifty site here<\/a>, but what about all the little details that will make your wedding perfectly unique and perfectly yours?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Well, for that you\u2019ll just have to keep reading. Scroll on for some of our all-time favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-vendors\/wedding-boudoir-dance-lessons-bachelorette-bachelor-parties\">unique wedding businesses<\/a> in New Mexico, from delectable bites to guest entertainment.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18872\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18872\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18872 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/flowy-dress-desert.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/flowy-dress-desert.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/flowy-dress-desert-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/flowy-dress-desert-768x513.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18872\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maura Jane Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1 class=\"p1\"><b>Statement Jewelry<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n<p class=\"p1\">Don\u2019t want to get lost in the crowd of white diamond princess cuts? That\u2019s great, because 2023 is all about adorning yourself with the engagement ring and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-vendors\/wedding-jewelry-accessories\">wedding jewelry<\/a> that represents the uniqueness of your love story and makes you feel like you.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18967 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/statement-jewelry-albuquerque-wedding-jewelry-engagement-ring-ooh-aah-jewelry.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/statement-jewelry-albuquerque-wedding-jewelry-engagement-ring-ooh-aah-jewelry.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/statement-jewelry-albuquerque-wedding-jewelry-engagement-ring-ooh-aah-jewelry-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/statement-jewelry-albuquerque-wedding-jewelry-engagement-ring-ooh-aah-jewelry-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/ooh-aah-jewelry#profile\">Ooh! Aah! Jewelry\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tagline\"><em>Unique and Chic Jewelry &amp; Accessories<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"jxjCjc\">\n<div><\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<div>\n<p class=\"p1\">I love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/ooh-aah-jewelry#profile\"><span class=\"s1\">Ooh! Ahh! Jewelry<\/span><\/a> and their amazing team! They have an incredible selection of jewelry at different price points, and they are always ready and willing to help you customize certain pieces. I highly recommend them if you&#8217;re looking for jewelry that is both beautiful and unique!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>Lauren Waller<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"hTt9T\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18968 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/belle-fine-jewelry-gold-wedding-jewelry-santa-fe-new-mexico-wedding.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/belle-fine-jewelry-gold-wedding-jewelry-santa-fe-new-mexico-wedding.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/belle-fine-jewelry-gold-wedding-jewelry-santa-fe-new-mexico-wedding-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/belle-fine-jewelry-gold-wedding-jewelry-santa-fe-new-mexico-wedding-768x434.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/belle-fine-jewelry\">Belle Fine<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> Jewelry<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tagline\"><em>Beautiful handmade jewelry in Ecuador<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>From the tradition of the Colonial Andes and handmade in Ecuador in 18 karat gold, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/belle-fine-jewelry\">Belle Fine Jewelry<\/a> brings you superlative craftsmanship using ancient techniques, and the beauty of Ecuador\u2019s diverse culture.<\/p>\n<p>We feel a responsibility to support the high quality of work represented by Belle designs for the benefit of these skilled artisans, and to honor the hands that create this beautiful jewelry.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you will enjoy wearing our designs and passing them on as heirlooms for generations to come.<\/p>\n<p><em>Susan, Founder<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18871\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18871\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18871 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/couple-wedding-happy-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/couple-wedding-happy-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/couple-wedding-happy-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/couple-wedding-happy-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/couple-wedding-happy-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/couple-wedding-happy-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/couple-wedding-happy-2048x1367.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/couple-wedding-happy-1320x881.jpeg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18871\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maura Jane Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1 class=\"p1\"><b>Unforgettable Eats<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n<p class=\"p1\">Hungry from the eye candy above? We don\u2019t blame you \u2014 satiate even the wildest of appetites <em>and<\/em> avoid hangry guests with the mouthwatering bites from these local, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-vendors\/wedding-catering-bar-services\">award-winning eateries<\/a>.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18969 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-01-26_0004.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-01-26_0004.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-01-26_0004-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-01-26_0004-768x317.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/le-macaron-french-pastries#reviews\">Le Macaron French Pastries<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tagline\"><em>Simple, Elegant French Patisseries<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you don&#8217;t think you like macarons, you haven&#8217;t tried these. Amazing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>Michelle<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Such a cute French bakery on the Westside. The owner or Tori was very sweet and welcoming. Ordered a few different items to sample and the bacon and cheese croissant and macarons were my favorite. I especially liked the fact that they were <\/span><a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/le-macaron-french-pastries#reviews\">gluten free and non gmo<\/a><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">. Reasonably priced for a specialty bakery and I can&#8217;t wait to go back to try their other items.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Lauren R.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18970 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fogo-de-chao-brazilian-steakhouse-albuquerque-new-mexico-reception-dinner-venue-location.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fogo-de-chao-brazilian-steakhouse-albuquerque-new-mexico-reception-dinner-venue-location.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fogo-de-chao-brazilian-steakhouse-albuquerque-new-mexico-reception-dinner-venue-location-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fogo-de-chao-brazilian-steakhouse-albuquerque-new-mexico-reception-dinner-venue-location-768x346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/fogo-de-chao\">Fogo de Chao<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tagline\"><em>Unforgettable rehearsal dinner experience<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Wow is the first thing you think when you take a bite of their steak.<\/p>\n<p><em>Robert<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Their food was amazing, the service was impeccable. Our server\/bartender Rosemary made the most amazing drinks. Definitely has a superior understanding of mixology and has a passion for the craft. I will definitely be back!<\/p>\n<p><em>Zachary<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18870\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18870\" style=\"width: 899px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18870 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/destination-wedding-iceland.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"899\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/destination-wedding-iceland.jpeg 899w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/destination-wedding-iceland-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/destination-wedding-iceland-768x513.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18870\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maura Jane Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1 class=\"p1\"><b>Exclusive Experiences<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n<p class=\"p1\">Your wedding day is all about you, it\u2019s true, but why not show a little love to the friends and family gathered to celebrate you? Stand out from the sea of weddings with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-vendors\/wedding-boudoir-dance-lessons-bachelorette-bachelor-parties\">guest-forward experiences<\/a> your loved ones will never forget. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18971\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18971\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18971 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-01-26_0006.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-01-26_0006.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-01-26_0006-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2023-01-26_0006-768x356.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18971\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kelli Johansen Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/abq-golf-games\">ABQ Golf and Games<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tagline\"><em>Interactive Golf Games &amp; Arcade Games\u2014Entertainment for your Wedding Reception<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>I&#8217;m Joe, and I am a combat wounded veteran who spent two years in Afghanistan. The dedication and attention to detail from the military is the driving force of the heart of ABQ golf and games. We want to make your golf experience as enjoyable and realistic as possible.<\/p>\n<p>ABQ Golf and Games was founded with from a very simple idea, make golf accessible to everyone. Couples getting married love entertainment at their reception that is unique to their passions and what they find as their favorite pass time. Golf is a fun way to interact with guests with a little added competition.<\/p>\n<p>Joe, Founder<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18972 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/coyote-sol-vaction-home-new-mexico-best-airbnbs-albuquerque-wedding-guest-rental-accomodations.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/coyote-sol-vaction-home-new-mexico-best-airbnbs-albuquerque-wedding-guest-rental-accomodations.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/coyote-sol-vaction-home-new-mexico-best-airbnbs-albuquerque-wedding-guest-rental-accomodations-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/coyote-sol-vaction-home-new-mexico-best-airbnbs-albuquerque-wedding-guest-rental-accomodations-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/casa-de-transquilo#reviews\">Coyote Sol\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tagline\"><em>Comfy, Contemporary, and Quiet Retreat<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"_162hp8xh\" role=\"listitem\">\n<blockquote>\n<div>\n<p class=\"p1\">Super cute house in nice neighborhood. The upper deck is a nice touch. Great location and easy to get anywhere in town from there. Comfy beds and plenty of towels appreciated.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>Melissa<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\">Shauna\u2019s place was just what we needed. Clean, spacious, and equipped with everything we needed to make ourselves right at home. The house is literally about half a block away from our relatives house, so it was extremely convenient for us. We will definitely be staying again in the future!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>Jeffery<\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"r1rl3yjt dir dir-ltr\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"cjpieoq dir dir-ltr\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"t9gtck5 dir dir-ltr\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_17698\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17698\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17698 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MJP_386-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MJP_386-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MJP_386-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MJP_386-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MJP_386-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MJP_386-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MJP_386-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MJP_386-1320x881.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17698\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maura Jane Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_162hp8xh\" role=\"listitem\">\n<div class=\"r1rl3yjt dir dir-ltr\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"chnzxuf dir dir-ltr\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1 class=\"p1\"><b>Memorable Moves<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n<p class=\"p1\">This year, it\u2019s time to shake, shimmy, and slide \u2014 what\u2019s a wedding without an amazing dance? Move your body, break a sweat, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-vendors\/wedding-boudoir-dance-lessons-bachelorette-bachelor-parties\">choreo a moment<\/a> that will live on forever.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18973 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/wedding-dance-lessons-abq-albuquerque-new-mexico-wedding-planning.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/wedding-dance-lessons-abq-albuquerque-new-mexico-wedding-planning.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/wedding-dance-lessons-abq-albuquerque-new-mexico-wedding-planning-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/wedding-dance-lessons-abq-albuquerque-new-mexico-wedding-planning-768x382.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/santa-fe-dancing-cheryl-noonan\">Santa Fe Dancing with Cheryl Noonan<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tagline\"><em>See you on the dance floor!<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Fantastic instructor!<\/p>\n<p>Cheryl is a fantastic, fun and kind instructor. We not only worked with her for our first dance but also went on to take a series or two of her west coast swing workshops. Cheryl is patient, kind and a good listener. She helped us select music, choreographed something simple yet interesting and helped make our first dance a great success. After taking her west coast swing workshops, we are now ready to dance anywhere at any time to pretty much any music! It&#8217;s a great dance form. If you are considering reaching out to Cheryl, I cannot encourage you enough to do so! Happy dancing!<\/p>\n<p><em>Rachel G.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18974 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bombshell-fitness-pole-dancing-lessons-albuquerque-new-mexico-bachelorette-party.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bombshell-fitness-pole-dancing-lessons-albuquerque-new-mexico-bachelorette-party.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bombshell-fitness-pole-dancing-lessons-albuquerque-new-mexico-bachelorette-party-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bombshell-fitness-pole-dancing-lessons-albuquerque-new-mexico-bachelorette-party-768x317.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/bombshell-fitness\">Bombshell Fitness<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tagline\"><em>Where you will leave feeling strong and sexy.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\">I\u2019m a complete beginner and felt so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/bombshell-fitness\"><span class=\"s1\">comfortable and welcomed<\/span><\/a>. Everyone helped each other when we weren\u2019t getting a move right away. The work out is great. Jaime is an awesome instructor and so incredibly patient with complete beginners like myself. I\u2019ll become a regular definitely.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>B.Y.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"jxjCjc\">\n<blockquote>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"hTt9T\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_15331\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15331\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15331 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/mjp_110-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/mjp_110-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/mjp_110-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/mjp_110-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/mjp_110-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/mjp_110-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/mjp_110-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15331\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maura Jane Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1 class=\"p1\"><b>The Little Touches<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n<p class=\"p1\">Want to know what is not trending for 2023? Cutting corners. Make every detail delightful and showcase your meticulous taste with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/#vendor-categories\">local wedding pros<\/a> who are, quite literally, experts in their field.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18975 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/312-mobile-bar-wedding-liquor-bar-services-albuquerque-new-mexico-wedding-catering-drinks.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/312-mobile-bar-wedding-liquor-bar-services-albuquerque-new-mexico-wedding-catering-drinks.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/312-mobile-bar-wedding-liquor-bar-services-albuquerque-new-mexico-wedding-catering-drinks-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/312-mobile-bar-wedding-liquor-bar-services-albuquerque-new-mexico-wedding-catering-drinks-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/312-mobile-bar-wedding-liquor-bar-services-albuquerque-new-mexico-wedding-catering-drinks-768x765.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/312-mobile-bar-wedding-liquor-bar-services-albuquerque-new-mexico-wedding-catering-drinks-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/312-mobile-bar-wedding-liquor-bar-services-albuquerque-new-mexico-wedding-catering-drinks-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/312-mobile-bar-liquor-service#profile\">312 Mobile Bar &amp; Liquor Service<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tagline\"><em>Creating Experiences and Memories<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Excellent!<\/p>\n<p>Christtina and Leslie were extremely helpful in getting our drinks in order for the wedding. Bob was our bartender, he was super friendly and my guests really enjoyed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/312-mobile-bar-liquor-service#profile\">his services<\/a>. I didn&#8217;t speak much with Lori, but thanks for getting our behind the scenes\/permit submitted.<\/p>\n<p>We had a cash bar, with a cider\/coco bar on the side. It worked out perfectly. Thank you guys for the wonderful support! Our Viking Wedidng was a hit. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><em>Atiana M.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18976\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18976\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18976 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/funky-olive-wedding-invitations-stationery-albuquerque-best-wedding-invites-new-mexico-bespoke-custom.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/funky-olive-wedding-invitations-stationery-albuquerque-best-wedding-invites-new-mexico-bespoke-custom.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/funky-olive-wedding-invitations-stationery-albuquerque-best-wedding-invites-new-mexico-bespoke-custom-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/funky-olive-wedding-invitations-stationery-albuquerque-best-wedding-invites-new-mexico-bespoke-custom-768x386.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18976\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maura Jane Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/funky-olive-invitations-stationery#profile\">Funky Olive Design Invitations + Stationery<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tagline\"><em>modern | bespoke | custom<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Wonderful! High quality!<\/p>\n<p>Working with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/funky-olive-invitations-stationery#profile\">Funky Olive<\/a> was a great experience! I went into wedding planning with a vision of what I wanted but I was unsure how to get there. After one meeting with Devonna looking at samples and expressing my ideas, she created a masterpiece. She was very flexible, a great communicator, and was able to guide me in the decision making process. I trusted her with the little design elements and she didn\u2019t disappoint.<\/p>\n<p>I received so many compliments on my invitation suites and I am so happy with how they turned out. The quality is so much better than the online \u201cfill in the details and print yourself\u201d invitations. I loved my experience so much I went back and ordered all of my day of stationary through her! Can\u2019t wait to see what she comes up with!<\/p>\n<p><em>Audry W.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"contact-now\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_18977\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18977\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18977 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/funky-olive-best-paper-invitations-wedding-invitations-new-mexico.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/funky-olive-best-paper-invitations-wedding-invitations-new-mexico.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/funky-olive-best-paper-invitations-wedding-invitations-new-mexico-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/funky-olive-best-paper-invitations-wedding-invitations-new-mexico-768x577.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18977\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maura Jane Photography | Funky Olive Invitations + Stationery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/weddingcollectivenm.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16916 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/visit-us-online3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1858\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/visit-us-online3.png 1858w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/visit-us-online3-300x89.png 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/visit-us-online3-1024x305.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/visit-us-online3-768x229.png 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/visit-us-online3-1536x457.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/visit-us-online3-1320x393.png 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1858px) 100vw, 1858px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the new year comes new events, new celebrations, and new love stories to swoon over. Aren\u2019t we so lucky?\u00a0 In 2023, we\u2019re going to see literal millions of weddings \u2014 roughly 2.24 million, according to Wedding Report\u2019s review. Lucky, then, is an understatement. We\u2019re straight up flushed with wedding blessings this year! 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