{"id":19657,"date":"2023-08-10T12:00:57","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T18:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/?p=19657"},"modified":"2023-08-10T11:49:06","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T17:49:06","slug":"vote-for-your-favorite-weddings-pros-elite-awards-now-open-new-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/10\/vote-for-your-favorite-weddings-pros-elite-awards-now-open-new-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE WEDDINGS PROS: ELITE AWARDS NOW OPEN | NEW MEXICO"},"content":{"rendered":"

If there’s one thing you should know about us lovers-of-love<\/a> here at Wedding Collective New Mexico, it’s that community means everything to us<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Which you probably already knew \u2014 the word “collective” is right there in our name after all! We spend our day fostering connections between engaged couples and local wedding professionals<\/a>, building community on both sides of the aisle.<\/p>\n

Our favorite part of this love-filled endeavor is, of course, when those groups come together for a shared vision. Whether it’s forging human-to-human friendships at a wedding show<\/a> or working together to make a dream celebration<\/a> come true, there’s nothing more delightful than those two worlds colliding.<\/p>\n

The Elite Awards<\/a>, then, are a way of honoring the magic that comes from those collaborations!<\/p>\n

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Swan Photo + Video<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2023 Elite Awards<\/a> | WCNM<\/h2>\n

If you haven’t heard of the Elite Awards<\/a> \u2014 where have you been, babe?!<\/p>\n

We’ve gone on<\/a> and on<\/a> and on<\/a> about this celebration of wedding excellence every year, but don’t worry. We’ll give you the rundown here, too.<\/p>\n

The Elite Awards<\/a>, established years ago by your friends here at WCNM, were first launched as an opportunity to give some much-needed appreciation to the local wedding pros<\/a> in our community. Specifically, the creative professionals who go above and beyond to elevate the wedding scene here in New Mexico.<\/p>\n

But it’s not us playing favorites \u2014 nominating or voting for a business<\/a> is entirely up to the engaged couples and newlyweds of our desert state<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Why? So the engaged couples of years to come know which wedding photographer<\/a> makes their couples feel most comfortable, which coordinator<\/a> can handle any crisis, which DJ<\/a> can get grandma on the dancefloor, and so on.<\/p>\n

Because the wedding professionals<\/a> who made your (or your friend’s) wedding a perfect moment in time deserve to be validated for their hard work and dedication. And<\/em> future lovebirds<\/a> deserve to know which wedding pros will bring their vision to life.<\/p>\n

It’s a win-win!<\/p>\n

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Crystal Cousin Photo | Full wedding here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Voting for Your Favorite Wedding Pro<\/a><\/h2>\n

Once the votes are tallied for each category of wedding business, the final results are announced at an ultra-fun, vendors-only, end-of-summer party<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But before then, there’s campaigning to do. You might have noticed your favorite wedding makeup artist or caterer posting on Instagram about the Elite Awards<\/a> \u2014 here’s your chance to help them get the love and recognition their hard work deserves.<\/p>\n

It’s pretty simple too, just take a minute or two to follow the steps below! That’s it.<\/p>\n

(And plus, when you do, you’ll be automatically entered to win gift cards and freebies<\/strong> from local businesses too as our little thank-you for being great.)<\/p>\n

How to Vote:<\/h3>\n
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  1. Pop on over to this webpage here<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Find your favorite wedding professional with the handy search bar<\/li>\n
  3. Leave a glowing review by clicking “leave a review”<\/li>\n
  4. Pat yourself on the back!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Maura Jane Photography | Full wedding here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    The best part about this particular voting process<\/a> is that, unlike an Instagram contest or something similarly short-lived, these 5-star reviews will stay on the wedding professional’s profile for years to come.<\/p>\n

    That way, not only are you boosting their chances of being announced as a winner of this \u2014 in our opinions, quite prestigious<\/em> \u2014 award, but you’re also supporting the small business long-term. So you really should pat yourself on the back! Those two minutes you’re about to spend voting<\/a> will have a positive ripple effect throughout our entire wedding community.<\/p>\n

    What are you waiting for?!<\/p>\n

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