{"id":19476,"date":"2023-06-22T12:29:47","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T18:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/?p=19476"},"modified":"2023-07-06T11:05:40","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T17:05:40","slug":"summer-nights-veils-cocktails-wedding-show-recap-new-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/2023\/06\/22\/summer-nights-veils-cocktails-wedding-show-recap-new-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"SUMMER NIGHTS: VEILS + COCKTAILS WEDDING SHOW RECAP | NEW MEXICO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to planning a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-shows\">wedding show<\/a> \u2014 which we do a LOT of here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/who-we-are\">Wedding Collective New Mexico<\/a> \u2014 there are two things we try to keep in mind: <strong>fun<\/strong> and <strong>functionality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The fun part is easy. Drinks, delectable bites, day-of discounts, delightful conversation, and dancing are all you really need to have a roaring good time at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-shows\">wedding show<\/a>. Functionality, on the other hand, takes a little bit more forethought <strong>\u2014<\/strong> it&#8217;s just as important, though, if not more!<\/p>\n<p>Because, if you ask us, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-shows\">wedding shows<\/a> are supposed to make your life easier<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/deals-tips\">wedding planning process<\/a> is no small task <strong>\u2014 <\/strong>what with all the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/#vendor-categories\">vendors<\/a> to meet, services to compare, details to define, and so on. That&#8217;s why our wedding shows in particular are designed to offer all those things in one beautiful whirlwind of a night.<\/p>\n<div class=\"olsen-light-responsive-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Veils &amp; Cocktails, Wedding Show\" width=\"665\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cwtV06OazoI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>So if you skipped the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/2023\/04\/13\/veils-cocktails-boutique-wedding-show-faqs-new-mexico\/\">Veils + Cocktails Wedding Show<\/a> this year, thinking you didn&#8217;t have time or it would be focused more on sales and sparkles \u2014 we don&#8217;t blame you! Our wedding shows are outside the box, and we know that there&#8217;s a little risk that comes with being different.<\/p>\n<p>We are, however, going to swoon over the photos from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/2023\/04\/13\/veils-cocktails-boutique-wedding-show-faqs-new-mexico\/\">2023 Veils + Cocktails show<\/a> (thank you, Taylor Rayne Photography!) and relive the details that make this wedding show unlike any other. How&#8217;s that for some wedding myth debunking?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19477 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard5.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard5-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard5-768x421.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-shows\">Wedding Collective wedding shows<\/a> are built upon this simple idea \u2014 that we can have fun <em>and<\/em> get stuff done \u2014 the Veils + Cocktails show still stands alone.<\/p>\n<p>Once known by a different name, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/2023\/04\/13\/veils-cocktails-boutique-wedding-show-faqs-new-mexico\/\">Veils + Cocktails Wedding Show<\/a> differs from, say, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/diamond-dash-wedding-show-nov-12-wedding-collective-new-mexico-tickets-588259860077\">Diamond Dash<\/a>, in a few ways:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Intimacy and connection-building are the top priority.<\/li>\n<li>Unparalleled pampering is the second highest priority.<\/li>\n<li>The vibe is more like a night out on the town than a weekend wedding show.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19478 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard6.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard6-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard6-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Intimacy + Connection-Building<\/h3>\n<p>2023&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/2023\/04\/13\/veils-cocktails-boutique-wedding-show-faqs-new-mexico\/\">Veils + Cocktails Wedding Show<\/a> brought this particular point home in a major way.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/#vendor-categories\">Wedding professionals<\/a> from across the state and the engaged couples who came to meet them were welcomed into the locally-beloved, industrial-chic bar known as The Salt Yard East. Salt Yard&#8217;s casual yet modern aesthetic created a comfortable space for person-to-person connection, allowing for in-depth conversations and genuine relationship building.<\/p>\n<p>To help this process along, we typically cap the number of tickets available for the Veils + Cocktails Wedding Show. Not because we want anyone to feel left out, but because we want the lovebirds who arrive to have real discussions with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/#vendor-categories\">local wedding professionals<\/a>, <em>without having to shout over the crowd<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>You know, so they can actually book services and tick off a few of those wedding planning to-do list items!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19479 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard7.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard7-300x266.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard7-768x680.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Unparalleled Pampering<\/h3>\n<p>Even from the moment of initial conception, our team knew we wanted the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/2023\/04\/13\/veils-cocktails-boutique-wedding-show-faqs-new-mexico\/\">Veils + Cocktails Wedding Show<\/a> to feel more like a spa night than a plain-Jane wedding convention.<\/p>\n<p>No sprawling ballrooms or mile-long bathroom lines <strong>\u2014 <\/strong>just the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/#vendor-categories\">wedding professionals<\/a> gathered in one room, sharing their services and expertise with the couples who need them. So, naturally, pampering became one of the central focuses!<\/p>\n<p>And by pampering, we mean: freebies, discounts, and drinks, of course, but also meticulously curated swag bags, in-house spa treatments, life-changing giveaways, couture fashion shows, and games.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard8.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard8-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard8-768x393.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>A Night on the Town<\/h3>\n<p>And then came the swanky vibes, because why shouldn&#8217;t <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/deals-tips\">wedding planning<\/a> be a classy and luxurious experience? It doesn&#8217;t have to be endless coffee meetings with wedding pros, people! It can be a little stylish, actually.<\/p>\n<p>So, to bring in our favorite elements from <em>nights out on the town<\/em>, our team and our incredible crew of local sponsors focused on crafting one-of-a-kind moments. Like: signature cocktails, sumptuous hors d\u2019oeuvres, and posh entertainment <strong>\u2014<\/strong> live and lavish.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, it&#8217;s only two hours! While our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/wedding-shows\">day-long wedding shows<\/a> are great for finding every vendor and every discount you could possibly need, the Veils + Cocktails Wedding Show functions more as a super productive, yet super fun pregame.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn&#8217;t matter if you bring your soon-to-be spouse, BFFs, in-laws, or wedding planner <strong>\u2014\u00a0<\/strong>the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/2023\/04\/13\/veils-cocktails-boutique-wedding-show-faqs-new-mexico\/\">Veils + Cocktails Wedding Show<\/a> will be the first stop on a night out you&#8217;ll never forget. We promise!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard11.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard11-300x266.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard11-768x680.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"1016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard9.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard9-266x300.jpg 266w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard9-768x867.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19483 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard12.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard12-300x266.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wedding-Collective-New-Mexico-Wedding-Show-Albuquerque-Salt-Yard12-768x680.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Our endless gratitude to the local creatives and sponsors who made this magical event possible!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\">The Salt Yard East, host venue<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/complete-weddings-and-events\">Complete Weddings &amp; Events<\/a>, emcee and DJ<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\">Taylor Rayne Photography, photographer<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/klaus-james-photography\">Klaus James Photography<\/a>, videographer<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/abq-bridal-boutique\">ABQ Bridal Boutique<\/a>, veil giveaway and strolling fashion show<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/listing\/cordially-invited\">Cordially Invited<\/a>, custom tote bags given to the first 50 couples<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to planning a wedding show \u2014 which we do a LOT of here at Wedding Collective New Mexico \u2014 there are two things we try to keep in mind: fun and functionality. 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