{"id":19741,"date":"2023-09-28T12:00:36","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T18:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/?p=19741"},"modified":"2023-12-20T11:09:25","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T18:09:25","slug":"meet-the-winners-2023-elite-award-champions-chosen-new-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingcollectivenm.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/28\/meet-the-winners-2023-elite-award-champions-chosen-new-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"MEET THE WINNERS: 2023 ELITE AWARD CHAMPIONS CHOSEN | NEW MEXICO"},"content":{"rendered":"

Where were you last Wednesday night?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If it was anywhere other than Canvas Artistry<\/a> in the heart of downtown Albuquerque, then you\u2019re in for a treat! Sure, you missed our end-of-summer bash<\/a> of mingling, munching, and memory-making, but today you can relive the event here in this humble blog.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Captured by one of our all-time favorite creative connoisseurs, Taylor of Taylor Rayne Photography, the 2023 Vendor Appreciation Night<\/a> was truly one for the books. Wedding professionals<\/a> and small business owners from across the state gathered in Canvas Artistry<\/a>\u2019s industrial-chic space to celebrate another successful season of making wedding dreams come true.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dressed in their monochromatic best \u2014 to fit this year\u2019s unique theme, of course \u2014 friends new and old dined and danced before learning who from the crowd would be announced as a winner of the illustrious Elite Awards<\/a>.<\/p>\n

All while painting the night away and enjoying the incredible views of Albuquerque’s most beloved cityscape!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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After weeks of campaigning and tallying votes from local engaged couples and newlyweds, the awardees of the Elite Awards<\/a> were decided. Can you blame these local wedding pros for being on the edges of their seats?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For us, the excitement ran just as high. Sure, we already knew who would be announced, thanks to our sneak peeks at the office. But reading through the not-so-glamorous spreadsheet that held the fate of the nominees hardly compared to the actual, culminating event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Surrounded by our state\u2019s best wedding professionals<\/a>, collaborators, and creatives, we announced the top dogs of the industry as chosen by local couples.\u00a0<\/span>And now, without further ado, we\u2019re sharing them here with you!<\/p>\n

Isn\u2019t fun how the party just keeps going?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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2023 ELITE AWARD WINNERS OF NEW MEXICO<\/h2>\n
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Lace and Bow Bridal Events | Maura Jane Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Best Wedding Coordinator: Lace and Bow Bridal Events<\/a><\/h5>\n
Best Beauty Expert: Vanessa Renteria, Inspire Salon<\/a><\/h5>\n
Best Place to Order Wedding Cake + Dessert: The Cake Boutique<\/a><\/h5>\n

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The Cake Boutique | Taylor Rayne Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Best Floral Designer: Flowers from Kara<\/a><\/h5>\n
Best Officiant: Ashleigh Olguin Ceremonies<\/a><\/h5>\n
Best Event D\u00e9cor: Tiffany Burke Events<\/a><\/h5>\n
Best Ceremony Musician: Stradivarius Violin & Co.<\/a><\/h5>\n

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Tiffany Burke Events<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Best Videographer: OurWeddingPhotoVideo.com<\/a><\/h5>\n
Best Disc Jockey: King Mobile Music<\/a><\/h5>\n
Best Wedding Photographer: Maura Jane Photography<\/a><\/h5>\n

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Maura Jane Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Best Unique Wedding Service: Flor y Canto Fine Art<\/a><\/h5>\n
Best Spa or Place to Relax: Firecracker Beauty Spa<\/a><\/h5>\n
Best Photo Booth Rental: Little Moon Photo Booth<\/a><\/h5>\n

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Little Moon Photo Booth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Best Bridal Gown Shop: SeraMari Bridal & Alterations<\/a><\/h5>\n
Best Ceremony Location: Casa Perea Art Space<\/a><\/h5>\n
Best Reception Space: Log River Ranch<\/a><\/h5>\n

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Casa Perea Art Space | Maura Jane Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Best Bar Service: 505 Mobile Bartending<\/a><\/h5>\n
Best Catering or Restaurant: Caf\u00e9 Venture Catering<\/a><\/h5>\n
Best Rental Company: Colorado Party Rentals<\/a><\/h5>\n

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Colorado Party Rentals | Cat Galletti Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Where were you last Wednesday night?\u00a0 If it was anywhere other than Canvas Artistry in the heart of downtown Albuquerque, then you\u2019re in for a treat! Sure, you missed our end-of-summer bash of mingling, munching, and memory-making, but today you can relive the event here in this humble blog.\u00a0 Captured by one of our all-time […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19756,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[8,12,15,16,23,26,4275,27,38,43,45,47,48,52],"tags":[4178,4235,184,223,250,255,318,3185,522,535,619,3622,4236,4238,4232,1249,3169,4234,1328,3226,1409,1557,1600,3717,4237,4233,2143,2175,2208,2733,2572],"class_list":["post-19741","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-brief-notices","category-competitions","category-entertainment","category-events","category-local-wedding-businesses","category-networking","category-new-mexico","category-planning-tips","category-wedding-collective-vendor-event","category-wedding-inspiration","category-wedding-news","category-wedding-photography","category-wedding-planning","category-wedding-trends","tag-2023-elite-awards","tag-505-mobile-bar","tag-albuquerque-events","tag-albuquerque-wedding-businesses","tag-albuquerque-wedding-photographer","tag-albuquerque-wedding-planning","tag-ashleigh-olguin-ceremonies","tag-best-wedding-professionals-in-new-mexico","tag-cafe-venture-catering","tag-casa-perea-art-space","tag-colorado-party-rentals","tag-elite-award-winners","tag-firecracker-beauty-spa","tag-flor-y-canto-fine-art","tag-flowers-from-kara","tag-king-mobile-music","tag-lace-and-bow-bridal-events","tag-little-moon-photo-booth","tag-local-wedding-professionals","tag-log-river-ranch","tag-maura-jane-photography","tag-new-mexico-photography","tag-new-mexico-wedding-photography","tag-ourweddingphotovideo-com","tag-seramari-bridal","tag-stradivarius-violin-co","tag-t-rayne-photography","tag-the-cake-boutique","tag-tiffany-burke-events","tag-vanessa-renteria","tag-wedding-planning-in-new-mexico"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t