Kerry and Blake were married last fall at the beautiful Evans Chapel on the DU Campus. Their reception was held at the historic Manor House in the Ken Caryl Valley. This couple couldn’t have been more pleasurable to work with, even though we spent most of our time on Skype since they were living in Germany during the planning period!
Kerry had the desire to be surrounded by soft, lush flowers, blush tones and simple textures. We worked with an amazing florist, Annie Aubert, to accomplish Kerry’s dreams for her wedding day. The chapel was draped in lovely pale flowers and soft candle light.
Their reception at the Manor House was filled with love and laughter - and even when the party was officially over, one of their friends hopped on the piano for a group choir session before their transportation arrived.
It was amazing to see the love this bride and groom had on their wedding day, and I will truly miss working with them!
Jessamyn and Erik were married this summer at the lovely Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Colorado. Jessamyn and Erik are both active runners and wanted their wholesome lifestyle to truly shine on their wedding day. From the adorable garden flower pot centerpieces created by Hillside Consultants, to the fresh local foods at their reception cooked up by Footers Catering, they really accomplished that idea.
Erik’s mother baked and designed the cake herself, and did a fantastic job! Jessamyn’s father worked with Footers to pair amazing local wines and beers for the dinner, and every detail of the ceremony (officiated by the father of the bride) was incredibly special and heartfelt.
Special thanks to the amazing photographer Paul Steinke for these beautiful images! Planning and coordination by Gabby at Save the Date Events.
We had the privilege to design four distinct inspiration tables for the Denver ISES-NACE event last summer. Not only did we get to showcase the styles we have always wanted to try, we spoke to 150 of our industry peers about our designs! This modern green and white style is the first table we are sharing on our blog.
This table design is perfect for a couple who enjoys modern style with a clean color palette. This would be beautiful for a summer wedding. It’s modern, clean and distinct. It would also be fun to add a few pops of orange for a more whimsical feel. You can see more photos of this design in our design gallery.
We are honored to be featured in the premier issue of Luxe Mountain Weddings! Lisa and Ryan’s wedding at Ten Mile Stationin Breckenridge is featured on pages 61-64. Luxe Mountain Weddings premier issue was released earlier this month.
In the new issue of the Bump Magazine, we are featured on page 24 with our best party ideas and tips for stylish and fun baby showers.
Last spring, Gabby (one our consultants at Save the Date Events), wrote an incredible blog series about the different types of vintage styles for weddings. When a bride says she wants “vintage”, it can mean many different things. Take a look through these blog posts with full descriptions, ideas and photos for each era.
We were asked to be a preferred event planner on numerous preferred vendor lists at venues we worked at this year.
We were published in the following magazines in 2011: Knot Colorado, Colorado Weddings, Luxe Mountain Weddings, Rocky Mountain Bride, the Bump, and Confetti. We were also featured online at Style Me Pretty, Mile High Bride and Half Baked Cake Blog.
We worked together with other StudioWed professionals to plan a very successful Second Annual Luxury Bridal Showcase at the Ritz Carlton in Denver.
We planned and designed weddings in many of the mountain resort destinations in Colorado including Vail, Beaver Creek, Aspen, Crested Butte, Breckenridge, Keystone and Winter Park.
Thank you to our wonderful clients (past and present) for touching our lives and allowing us to be part of such an incredible time in your life. We are honored to be working with each and every one of you and your wonderful families. Thank you for allowing us to live our dream every day.
We are so thankful for the many incredible vendors we have had the privilege of working with over the past year. You inspire us, keep us sane, make us laugh and take exceptional care of our clients. We couldn’t do this without you.
Best wishes for a very fun and relaxing holiday. We’ll see you in 2012!
It was so much fun planning Carrie and Derek’s wedding! We love their sense of humor and zest for life. Della Terra was the backdrop for this beautiful Colorado wedding.The weather was absolutely perfect and Carrie and Derek said their vows at the beautiful outside ceremony location. Herb, better known as Herbie the Love Judge, kept the theme of humor running through the ceremony while imparting words of wisdom on this beautiful couple. The ceremony was set to music provide by Sure Thing Entertainment, the ring bearer pulled the flower girl in an adorable red wagon as Carrie prepared to walk down the aisle. After the ceremony, guests enjoyed cocktails and appetizers on the deck at Della Terra.Guests were invited into a beautiful ballroom with tables decorated in deep purple and brown satin linens. PlumSage brought the outside indoors with aspen birch centerpieces. We also brought nature inside by using pine cones as escort card holders. Guest enjoyed the most creative variety of action stations that I have ever seen at a wedding, from the “Brinner station” (breakfast for dinner), which had waffles on a stick and chocolate syrup, to the mac and cheese bar, guests enjoyed the tasty treats provided by Footers Catering.
The cake was equally unique, they had a cake that looked like an Aspen tree but was topped with a bride and groom gummy bear couple. Accompanying the wedding cake was a grooms cake that was a glass of Guinness that depicted the groom floating in the beer with his dog, Dbar desserts did an outstanding job on the cake designs. After dinner, it was time for dancing with Raising Cain Band. The guests worked up an appetite for the beautiful candy buffet provide by Pink Posey and a late night chocolate fountain. Jason+Gina and 1321 studios did an amazing job with photography and video production. Planning and design by Brynn at Save the Date Events.
Lindsey and John had a beautiful rustic mountain wedding at Donovan Pavilion in Vail, Colorado. They incorporated a fall theme with plum and sage wedding colors. We had a great time working with Lindsey and John to plan and design their Vail wedding.
I love intimate weddings! Katie and Jason invited their closest family and friends to the beautiful Park Hyatt Beaver Creek to share in their special day. Katie walked down the aisle to beautiful music created by Peek Performances, the ceremony was artfully performed by Gabrielle Woods of Mindful Marriage Consultants. Janine with Make up By Janine did an outstanding job making Katie look her best with some killer eyelashes! Plum Sage Flowers made Katie’s centerpiece vision become a reality and Jason+Gina Photography did a fabulous job documenting the day.
Katie always had her guests in mind when planning the wedding, from a wonderful meal and tasty candy bar to blankets in case they were cold. The guests at this wedding were absolutely taken care of. After dinner, guest enjoyed a little pool in the billiards room at the Park Hyatt, it was the perfect end to a perfect day. Thank you for letting us be a part of your wedding day! Planning and coordination by Brynn at Save the Date Events.
We had such an incredible time planning Marissa and Travis’ destination wedding in Vail, Colorado. We mainly worked with Marissa’s wonderful mom to plan the details of the wedding. Only 24 lucky guests were invited to this intimate Colorado wedding. The ceremony was on the Vail Wedding Deck followed by cocktail hour and a plated dinner at the Baus House, a family friend’s home at the base of Vail mountain. An acoustic guitarist provided all of the entertainment for both the ceremony and reception. We used long bamboo and wood tables to create a dinner party atmosphere in the back yard of the house. Market lights and candles helped with the warm ambiance. Their custom designed Vail welcome bags and warm blankets were a treat for all of the guests.
After a lot of work and determination, I am excited to announce the launch of Planner’s Lounge! Planner’s Lounge is a site for wedding and event planners to relax, talk, learn and inspire. I have craved this kind of community and am thrilled to finally share it. Planner’s Lounge includes helpful articles about business, event design tips, news about upcoming industry conferences and a business resources page. I invite you to check it out today, “Like” us on Facebook and sign up for our exclusive email updates. When you sign up for our emails, you will receive a complimentary guide with 20 Low Cost Marketing Ideas for Event Planners. Planner’s Lounge is also a great resource for anyone who wants to learn how to become a wedding planner.
Thank you to my team at Save the Date Events and the other wedding professionals who have supported me in launching the Planner’s Lounge. I appreciate your friendship and incredible support!
Whether you’re shopping for yourself or for others, Dessy is offering 15% off all black accessories and 25% off Dessy’s Black Twist Dresses valid 11/25 through 11/28. Here are some of my absolute favorite Dessy pieces:
Best of all, you can save 15% on all black accessories with promo code DGBF15. Looking for the perfect New Years Eve dress? Look no further because the versatile Black Twist Dress is it! Start by wearing the dress as a halter and switch to a capped sleeve before the night is over. The possibilities are endless! Save 25% on Black Twist Dresses with promo code DGBF25. Happy Shopping!
If you are planning a wedding, you must check out Pinterest. Yes, it is another form of social media and can be a total time suck, however, it is an incredibly easy way to keep all your online wedding inspiration in one place and to easily find new ideas to “pin”. Pinterest lets you organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. People use pinboards to plan their weddings, decorate their homes, and organize their favorite recipes.
Best of all, you can browse pinboards created by other people. Browsing pinboards is a fun way to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests. To get started, request an invite from their home page. Typically you will recieve the invitation via email within a few days. Here is an example of a pinboard for planning a wedding. Pinterest is a great way to share your ideas and vision with your wedding vendors as well as your bridesmaids and mom.
Rosie and Taylor were one of the sweetest couples we have had the pleasure of working with. They both live in Washington DC and wanted a fabulous tent wedding at the home of Taylor’s mom in Denver. Rosie had great design ideas and we loved working together to create the overall atmosphere. We incorporated many wonderful little details such as custom made napkins, grandma’s antique linens at cocktail hour and a custom cake made with love from a family friend. The groom’s only request was that the wedding be Bronco’s colors - orange and blue.
The clean look of the wood tables and bamboo chairs really made a style impact as guests entered the tent. Pick Me did an oustanding job with the florals and decor. Thank you Rosie and Taylor for being so wonderful to work with. You truly touched our hearts and we wish you the absolute best wishes!
Kate and Kevin are arguably one of the most adorable couples in the world! It was so much fun working with these two on their light, airy, and happy wedding this past August at Della Terra. For their colors, soft champagne provided an excellent backdrop for bold, bright hues of red and orange. These colors emanated from every detail, from the linens and centerpieces to the bridesmaids’ dresses and shoes—even to the wedding cake, which was inspired by Kate’s gorgeous wedding dress.
It was the little things made this wedding very memorable. For example, because Kevin’s birthday was the day after the wedding, Kate surprised him with a Rubik’s cube birthday cake (an iconic symbol of the groom’s childhood). That moment, and many others, made this wedding a true original. Special thanks go to Rachael Grace Photography for capturing those moments. Congrats Kate and Kevin!
We had such a great time working with Kate and Kevin to plan their wedding at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park. Check out their gorgeous wedding video by Lupher Arts.
We had so much fun planning Katie and Tim’s destination wedding in Breckenridge! V3 Ranch set the tone for an intimate mountain escape for guests. Katie and Tim said “I Do” beneath blue skies on V3’s perfectly manicured lawn and then moved to the house for wonderful cocktails and dinner provided by Footers Catering, Plum Sage Florals created fun centerpieces that complimented the beautiful log cabin. Samantha with Lady Charm Artistry made Katie glow for her special day.
After dinner guests moved downstairs to enjoy a dessert buffet a photobooth, foosball, fire pit, and s’mores! Katie wanted to surprise Tim with a angry bird cupcakes from Intricate Icings and then had a little fun in the photobooth with them! Revert Photo documented the details and emotion of the day perfectly! It was such a pleasure to plan this wedding and I wish Katie and Tim nothing but love and laughter for years to come!
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a wedding and event planner? We receive an incredible number of inquiries every week about how to get started in the wedding industry. On November 14th, we are offering an exclusive two hour class to answer all of your questions about how to get started in the wedding and special event industry. Some of our agenda items will include:
Our Experience and How We Got Started
How to Get Experience When You Have None
Pros and Cons of Starting Your Own Event Planning Business
Where to Start with Education
What Makes a Great Event Planner
Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid
Question/Answer Session
We have a limited number of spots left for this special class. If you have ever considered working in the wedding industry, you don’t want to miss this event. You can read more about How to Become a Wedding Planner on our website and register online for our class at http://becomeaweddingplanner.eventbrite.com. We can’t wait to meet you next month!
You are cordially invited to enjoy an evening of wedding inspiration, table designs and decor ideas in our studio as you mingle with expert wedding professionals. Sample savory bites from Occasions by Sandy, sip champagne from Mondo Vino and enjoy delectable desserts from our cake designers. All brides and grooms will receive a fabulous swag bag. This is a complimentary event open to all engaged couples, their family and friends.
Contact StudioWed with any questions at 303.455.0969 or email denver@studiowed.net. StudioWed is located five minutes west of downtown Denver in the Highlands area. Save the Date Events is a proud vendor professional at StudioWed.
