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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

A moment for the suits. 👏✨ Catch Avanti Milano Formalwear at the very first New Mexico Wedding & Quince Expo THIS NOVEMB...
10/13/2026

A moment for the suits. 👏✨ Catch Avanti Milano Formalwear at the very first New Mexico Wedding & Quince Expo THIS NOVEMBER!

With locations at ABQ Uptown and Cottonwood Mall, Avanti Milano is helping Albuquerque dress for the big moments - from grooms and groomsmen to chambelanes and wedding guests. Think classic tuxedos, statement colors and all the finishing touches to make the look your own. 🤍

And the service? Personalized styling, help coordinating your wedding party and in-house alterations to get that fit just right. Their team helps bring the whole look together, from the first fitting to the final details.

We’re so excited and grateful to have Avanti Milano as an official sponsor of this year’s show! Stop by their booth, meet the team and find a little inspiration for your big-day look. 👀

~ THE LARGEST EVENT PLANNING EXPO IN NEW MEXICO ~
📍 Albuquerque Convention Center
🗓️ Sunday, November 15, 2026
⏰ 12pm - 6pm
💐 100+ wedding and quinceañera vendors
⭐ VIP Early Entry: 12pm - 1pm
🎟️ Get your passes TODAY! 🔗 in bio

~ & MORE ~
🍰 Cake samples + catering tastings
☕ Coffee bar + refreshments
🥂 Cash bar for guests 21+
🎁 Giveaways + door prizes
💸 Event-only discounts and booking specials



Keywords: Avanti Milano, Albuquerque wedding suits, Albuquerque tuxedos, groomsmen attire, quinceañera chambelanes, ABQ Uptown, Cottonwood Mall, New Mexico Wedding and Quince Expo

"✨LET’S GET THIS PARTY UNDERWAY! ✨We’re thrilled to have AA Tents and Events sponsoring the New Mexico Wedding & Quince ...
10/10/2026

"✨LET’S GET THIS PARTY UNDERWAY! ✨

We’re thrilled to have AA Tents and Events sponsoring the New Mexico Wedding & Quince Expo! From gorgeous tents to romantic luxury furniture, these are the folks behind the scenes creating your dream wedding spaces.

Intimate celebration? Outdoor celebration? New Mexico weather doing its thing? 😅 You’ll want to have the best event-rental people!

📅 November 15, 2026
⏰ 12–6 PM
📍 Albuquerque Convention Center

Come meet AA Tents and Events and 100+ wedding and event pros. Grab your passes and start planning! 💍🎉"

🌸 FLORAL PRESERVATION SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: DESIGNS BY MAHA 🌸DON’T TOSS THE BOUQUET. TURN IT INTO ART. 😍We’re thrilled to w...
10/08/2026

🌸 FLORAL PRESERVATION SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: DESIGNS BY MAHA 🌸

DON’T TOSS THE BOUQUET. TURN IT INTO ART. 😍

We’re thrilled to welcome Designs by Maha as a sponsor of the New Mexico Wedding & Quince Expo! Based in Santa Fe, Maha transforms wedding and quinceañera flowers into lasting keepsakes — including resin pieces and pressed-flower art.

📅 November 15, 2026
⏰ 12–6 PM
📍 Albuquerque Convention Center

Come meet the creative businesses making your wedding memories last longer. 🌸 Grab your passes!

A harp at a wedding? YES. A harp at a New Mexico wedding? Even better. ✨🎶We love spotlighting entrepreneurs who bring ex...
10/06/2026

A harp at a wedding? YES. A harp at a New Mexico wedding? Even better. ✨🎶

We love spotlighting entrepreneurs who bring experiences to local NM weddings. Serenity Harp is a beautiful reminder that your wedding can be completely personal to you.

And that’s what we love about local wedding businesses: they bring personality, creativity and a whole lot of heart to the celebrations happening right here in New Mexico. ❤️

📅 November 15, 2026
⏰ 12–6 PM
📍 Albuquerque Convention Center

Come discover your people, your vendors and maybe your soundtrack. 🎶 Get your passes!

Keywords: New Mexico wedding, Albuquerque wedding, New Mexico wedding vendors, Albuquerque wedding vendors, New Mexico wedding harpist, wedding harpist, live wedding music, wedding ceremony music, unique wedding entertainment, New Mexico brides, Albuquerque brides, New Mexico wedding planning, Albuquerque wedding expo, Wedding and Quince Expo, Southwest wedding inspiration

A little 1970s, a little unexpected and completely unforgettable. 🧡✨ Giving us all of the fall vibes!!Burnt orange, vivi...
10/05/2026

A little 1970s, a little unexpected and completely unforgettable. 🧡✨ Giving us all of the fall vibes!!

Burnt orange, vivid yellow, dusty mauve, amber and olive brought this mid-century-inspired vision to life at Sparrow Hawk Ranch. Even the wildfire smoke hiding Longs Peak couldn’t stop golden hour from showing off.

Proof that your wedding doesn’t have to fit neatly into one aesthetic - it just has to feel like you!

Vendor Credits:
Photo:
Venue:
Planner+Calligraphy:
Cake/Dessert: Cookies by Kim
Decor (Rentals): Wallflower Rentals
Florals: A Florae
Hair & Makeup: The Bridal Goddess
Officiant: Nearlywed Coaching
Suit Designer/Suit Shop: The Suit Shop
Videography: Buffalo Film Co.
Models: Lauren + Tirzah

Keywords: Colorado wedding inspiration, Longmont wedding venue, Sparrow Hawk Ranch wedding, mid-century modern wedding, 1970s wedding inspiration, retro wedding aesthetic, burnt orange wedding, fall wedding colors, eclectic wedding décor, Colorado styled wedding

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT ✨ Meet KC Carlson! Owner and creative mind behind Let’s Get Caked - an Albuquerque bakery specializing ...
10/04/2026

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT ✨ Meet KC Carlson! Owner and creative mind behind Let’s Get Caked - an Albuquerque bakery specializing in bespoke gluten-free wedding cakes that are every bit as beautiful and delicious as traditional cakes. 🎂🤍

KC’s love for baking began when she was young, helping make treats for family holidays. That passion eventually led her to study Baking & Pastry Arts at Johnson & Wales University’s Denver campus, where she was also given the incredible opportunity to study at the École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie in southern France. 🇫🇷

After completing her traditional baking and pastry education, KC had to learn how to navigate the world of food allergies. Through Let’s Get Caked, she rediscovered that gluten-free cakes and baked treats could still be just as flavorful, memorable and beautifully crafted as the recipes she first fell in love with.

It may take a little extra experimentation and recipe development behind the scenes, but you’d never know these cakes are gluten-free by tasting them. With rotating flavors and seasonal ingredients, Let’s Get Caked brings the best of New Mexico to every celebration.

Because everyone deserves to celebrate with an incredible wedding cake without feeling like they’re missing out on anything. ❤️

Cake featured throughout: Let’s Get Caked

Additional credits:
Photography: JS Production; Adri’s Creations
Venues: Casa Culinaria – The Gourmet Inn; El Zócalo Plaza; Pinecrest Weddings & Event Center
Additional imagery: Courtesy of Let’s Get Caked and Southwest Weddings

Keyword: gluten-free wedding cake, Albuquerque gluten-free bakery, Albuquerque wedding baker, Albuquerque wedding cakes, New Mexico wedding baker, New Mexico wedding cakes, custom gluten-free cakes, bespoke wedding cakes, allergy-friendly wedding desserts, vegan wedding cake, dietary-friendly wedding cake, wedding cake inspiration, Southwest wedding cake, New Mexico wedding vendors, Albuquerque weddings

THE OFFICIAL GALA PHOTOS ARE IN! 🤭📸 Captured by the one and only Stephany Taylor Photography ✨Stephany, thank you for do...
10/02/2026

THE OFFICIAL GALA PHOTOS ARE IN! 🤭📸 Captured by the one and only Stephany Taylor Photography ✨

Stephany, thank you for documenting this evening so beautifully. From the smallest details to the biggest moments, you captured the energy, excitement and heart behind the Southwest Weddings Gala - and gave us photographs we’ll be able to look back on for years to come. 🤍

And, of course, we have to give another HUGE thank-you to every incredible sponsor who helped bring this celebration to life. Every detail you see in these photos - from the food and drinks to the décor, entertainment and guest experiences - was made possible by talented local businesses who believed in this event and showed up for our wedding community.

We are beyond grateful for each of you. This evening truly would not have been the same without you. 🥂✨

Photography: Stephany Taylor Photography

Thank you to all of our incredible gala sponsors:

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Petra Babankova

Stephany Taylor Photography
Stradivarius Violin & Co.
Tenfold Hat Bar
Verdeaux & Co.

Keywords: New Mexico wedding professionals, Southwest wedding inspiration, New Mexico wedding magazine, Santa Fe wedding event, wedding industry gala, New Mexico wedding vendors, Southwest wedding vendors, local wedding businesses

09/28/2026

We cannot stop thinking about our gala... 🤍

Celebrating the launch of the inaugural issue of Southwest Weddings Magazine and our private reception couldn't have gone any more perfect.

For those of you who showed up and supported us - We are SO incredibly grateful.
For those of you who couldn't make it... This won't be our last 🤭

So STAY TUNED and continue supporting this amazing wedding community. 🤍

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✨ We are so grateful to the New Mexico Museum of Art for welcoming us into such an iconic Santa Fe setting - and to every sponsor for helping bring the Southwest Weddings Magazine Gala to life!

ABQ BarKeeps
Ana Luisa Event Rentals
Artichokes & Pomegranates
Bear Creek Adventures
Flor y Canto
Kakawa Chocolate House
King Mobile Music
New Mexico Museum of Art
Petra Babankova
Santa Fe School of Cooking
Stephany Taylor Photography
Stradivarius Violin
Tenfold Hat Bar
Verdeaux & Co.

TOMORROW! 🤭🎉Join Southwest Weddings and the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce for an official ribbon-cutting ceremony celebra...
09/21/2026

TOMORROW! 🤭🎉

Join Southwest Weddings and the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce for an official ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the launch of the inaugural issue of Southwest Weddings Magazine and a private reception after!✂️🤍🎊

This milestone marks the beginning of a new regional publication dedicated to celebrating and supporting the wedding professionals, venues, creatives, and love stories found throughout CA -> TX!
The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 6pm in the West Sculpture Garden of the New Mexico Museum of Art, located just off the historic Santa Fe Plaza.

RIBBON CUTTING EVENT DETAILS
🗓️ Tuesday, September 22, 2026
⏰ 6pm - 6:30pm
📍 New Mexico Museum of Art - West Sculpture Garden
FREE to attend

PRIVATE RECEPTION
🗓️ Tuesday, September 22, 2026
⏰ 6:30pm - 8:30 pm
📍 New Mexico Museum of Art - West Sculpture Garden
MEMBERS: $50 in advance/$70 at door
NON-MEMBERS: $75 in advance/$95 at door

✨ Please note:
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony is free. The private Southwest Weddings Magazine Gala, reception, and awards presentation following the ceremony require a separate invitation / ticket.
DM us if interested!

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We are so grateful to the New Mexico Museum of Art for welcoming us into such an iconic Santa Fe setting - and to every sponsor helping bring the Southwest Weddings Magazine Gala to life!


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Petra Babankova

Stephany Taylor Photography
Stradivarius Violin & Co.
Tenfold Hat Bar
Verdeaux & Co.

09/21/2026

We’re partnering with Tenfold | New Mexico Hat Bar for some awesome customizable swag!

Come check out our big launch gala at the New Mexico Museum of Art in Santa Fe to get yours and hear big announcements about our future. 🤗

DM us for ticket info.

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