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Southwest Weddings Where love meets landscape. Magazine I Directory I Community (Formerly Wedding Collective NM) You've dreamt of your wedding day your whole life.

Now that you're engaged, you may be wondering where to begin. Wedding Collective is your comprehensive guide to wedding and honeymoon services in New Mexico. The wedding professionals featured in our magazine and on our website are some of the best in their fields. They are prepared to assist you in creating the wedding of your dreams. Visit us at weddingcollectivenm.com to begin using our online

planning platform, and to enter prize drawings for one of our many giveaways throughout the year! Congratulations and best wishes from all of us at Wedding Collective! Shauna, Jenna, Sam, Zelda, and Lexa

The colors? The florals? A rooftop city wedding?! We’re literally obsessedddd 🌸🩷💐Roman and Marie’s wedding brought vibra...
08/05/2026

The colors? The florals? A rooftop city wedding?! We’re literally obsessedddd 🌸🩷💐

Roman and Marie’s wedding brought vibrant color, romantic details, and the dreamiest rooftop views together for one seriously unforgettable celebration. Swipe through for all the colorful El Paso wedding inspo! ✨

Photographer: Isaac Ortiz Photography
Venue: Alcantar Sky Garden & The Cortez Ballrooms
Planner/Coordinator: The Cortez Ballrooms
Bar & Beverage: The Cortez Ballrooms
Cake/Dessert: The Cortez Ballrooms
Catering: The Cortez Ballrooms
Decor: No Me Olvides Fine Art Floral Studio
DJ: The Cortez Ballrooms
Florals: No Me Olvides Fine Art Floral Studio
Hair & Makeup: Destiny Makeup Artist & Vanessa
Gown Designer/Bridal Shop: Bridal Novias by Elodia
Officiant: Retired Administrator
Unique Vendors: The Blissful Design

Vendor Spotlight: Meet Abby! Owner of Copper Blossom Events 🩵Before founding Copper Blossom Events, Abby built her under...
08/04/2026

Vendor Spotlight: Meet Abby! Owner of Copper Blossom Events 🩵

Before founding Copper Blossom Events, Abby built her understanding of the wedding industry from two unique perspectives. She worked for a wedding publication, where she gained a behind the scenes look at the creativity, collaboration, and artistry that bring exceptional celebrations to life. Every issue introduced her to talented professionals and reinforced the power of thoughtful design and meaningful storytelling.

At the same time, Abby's personal life became an unexpected masterclass in weddings. After serving as a bridesmaid 20 times, she experienced wedding days from nearly every angle, witnessing firsthand what made the best celebrations, where stress often surfaced, and just how important an experienced planner could be for couples, their families, and vendor teams alike.

Those experiences inspired Abby to launch Copper Blossom Events with a simple goal, to create weddings that feel as effortless as they are beautiful. Today, Copper Blossom Events is known for creating elevated, design driven celebrations with a touch of desert magic, blending intentional logistics with personalized details that reflect each couple's story.

For Abby, wedding planning has always been about far more than flowers and timelines. It's about creating an experience where couples can be fully present with the people they love most, confident that every detail has been thoughtfully considered. Through Copper Blossom Events, she has combined her passion for storytelling, hospitality, and intentional design into a business dedicated to celebrating life's most meaningful moments.

Photographer Credits:
Justine Grace PhotoFilm
Escape and Adventure
Val Photo Co
Alyssa Ryan Photography

Okay, these are definitely taking us wayyyy back 😍🌼🪩🕺70's-style wedding in 2026, anyone? 👀Photography:  Darrell Fong & A...
07/31/2026

Okay, these are definitely taking us wayyyy back 😍🌼🪩🕺

70's-style wedding in 2026, anyone? 👀

Photography: Darrell Fong & Alex Townsend
Venue:
Planner:
Bar: Shoot Straight
Violinist:
Suits:
Video:
HMUA:
Dessert, Florals, Decor, Catering:

Where fun + whimsy and romantic + elegance collide 💞 Nothing but smiles from this beautiful couple on their big dayThis ...
07/30/2026

Where fun + whimsy and romantic + elegance collide 💞 Nothing but smiles from this beautiful couple on their big day

This is your friendly reminder to have fun and make your wedding YOU!!

Photographer: Mia Adeline Photography
Venue: The Black Diamond Lodge
Planner: The Perfect Day Co
Pastries: Toast Records & Bakes
Florals: Trendy Stems Floral by Amie Melton
Gown: Katerina’s Darling Bridal
Unique Vendor: Neighborhood Coffee Co.
Rentals/Linens: Dedicated Linen Co
Content Creation: The Perfect Day Co

Spotlight: Meet Debra from Corner of Sunshine! 👰‍♀️✨ Where custom bridal design, alterations + accessories come to life ...
07/29/2026

Spotlight: Meet Debra from Corner of Sunshine! 👰‍♀️✨ Where custom bridal design, alterations + accessories come to life 🤍

Based in Arvada, Colorado, Corner of Sunshine is a bridal design atelier and alterations studio led by owner and head designer Debra Zerr. Inspired by Colorado’s natural beauty, Debra helps brides, grooms, and wedding party members feel confident, joyful, and completely themselves for life’s most meaningful celebrations.

Corner of Sunshine specializes in custom wedding dresses, bridal alterations, reception and rehearsal dresses, suits, boleros, veils, and one-of-a-kind wedding accessories. Debra can even transform a meaningful piece - like a mother’s wedding gown - into a beautifully redesigned look for a new generation.

Whether clients are local to Colorado or connecting from elsewhere, Debra provides a warm, collaborative experience that makes creating the perfect wedding-day wardrobe feel exciting and stress-free.

Looking for custom bridal designs, expert wedding dress alterations, or a piece you haven’t been able to find anywhere else? Connect with Debra at on Insta or visit cornerofsunshineco.com to bring your vision to life! ✨

Wedding inspo, anyone? 💍Thank you to the very talented Stephany Taylor Photography for helping us capture our 2026 Down ...
07/29/2026

Wedding inspo, anyone? 💍

Thank you to the very talented Stephany Taylor Photography for helping us capture our 2026 Down the Aisle Fashion Show at Hotel Andaluz Albuquerque - Literal magic 🤩

🗓️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🗓️

Up next... ✨ A BRAND NEW expo coming to Albuquerque!

🤍 NM Wedding & Quince Show
🗓️ Sunday, November 15, 2026
⏰ 10am - 5pm
📍 Albuquerque Convention Center

See you there? 👀

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We are LOVING this green for a summer wedding 🤍Photographer/Videographer: Briana Nicole Photo & FilmVenue/Accommodations...
07/24/2026

We are LOVING this green for a summer wedding 🤍

Photographer/Videographer: Briana Nicole Photo & Film
Venue/Accommodations: El Verde Inn
Planner/Coordinator: Amber Okotete
Bar & Beverage: ABQ Bar Keeps
Cake/Dessert: Cerealsly Sweet
Catering: Hot Tamales New Mexican Kitchen
Catering: The Bougie Brie
Decor/Seating Chart: Hannah Wulf-Cochrane
Entertainment: Old Town Love Music
Hair & Makeup: Genica Lee Hair & Makeup
Gown Designer/Bridal Shop: Bridal Elegance by Darlene
Jewelry/Rings: Harris Jewelers
Live Illustrator: Hannah Wilson Art
Tent Rentals: America Tent Rentals

It's back already?!? 🤭 📸📋 SUBMISSIONS ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN for the COVER of our second New Mexico Weddings MagazineWe're ...
07/23/2026

It's back already?!? 🤭 📸

📋 SUBMISSIONS ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN for the COVER of our second New Mexico Weddings Magazine

We're on the hunt for our next winner, and it could be one of YOUR photos!

From the mountains of Taos to the deserts of Las Cruces and everywhere in between, we're looking for photos that feel editorial, romantic, and unmistakably New Mexico

Surprise us. Inspire us.✨

✨ Submit today 🔗 in bio
🗓️ Submissions CLOSE August 1, 2026 11:59pm
📸 Tag or send this to someone whose work belongs on this cover!

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Photo cred:

07/22/2026

Meet Nature Pointe Weddings & Events - a stunning New Mexico wedding venue and a built-in wedding coordinator all in one?! Say less. 👀💍

Located in Tijeras, New Mexico, Nature Pointe Weddings & Events offers so much more than just a beautiful setting. Couples receive hands-on support with all of the details for their big day - including access to tons of décor options, complete setup and teardown so you don't have to worry about a thing, and a venue team that genuinely cares about bringing everything beautifully together.

Having something like this gives couples fewer logistics to manage, fewer details to stress over, and more time to actually enjoy their wedding day.

If you’re searching for a beautiful, stress-free wedding venue in New Mexico, Nature Pointe Weddings & Events may be exactly what you’ve been looking for. 🙂‍↕️🤍

SUMMER OF GIVEAWAYS IS BACK!! ☀️We're giving ONE lucky couple the chance to WIN a FREE Large Bridal Bouquet & Matching G...
07/20/2026

SUMMER OF GIVEAWAYS IS BACK!! ☀️

We're giving ONE lucky couple the chance to WIN a FREE Large Bridal Bouquet & Matching Groom's Boutonniere from !

💐 And the best part? This prize is available to couples throughout all the Southwest, not just New Mexico!

✨ HOW TO ENTER:
- Like this post
- Fill out the entry form (🔗 in bio)
- Follow on Instagram
- Follow on Instagram
- Tag your bestie in the comments!

✨ BONUS ENTRY:
Share this post to your story and tag us (Must have a public profile)

📍 Valid for couples getting married in across the Southwest
⏰ Entries close 11:59pm Sunday, July 26, 2026

❗️Each giveaway requires a separate entry, so be sure to fill out the form and follow all rules listed above if you'd like a chance to win!

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