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We had such a great time working with Kari and John to plan their Colorado wedding. We planned the entire wedding in about 10 weeks. They wanted a casual morning wedding in the outdoors. We loved their whimsical fun wedding style and incorporated colorful flowers into their design. Their guest count included over forty kids. To make it fun for the younger guests, we had paddle boats, a special kid’s buffet and personalized coloring books. The kid’s tables included balloons and candy in the centerpieces. Thank you Kari and John for being an absolute joy to work with!
We are honored that Rocky Mountain Bride asked us to be a contributing writer for their summer 2010 magazine. You can find our article “Do’s and don’ts for your mountain wedding” on page 12. The article also shows off one of our Beaver Creek weddings from last fall featuring fabulous photographs by the very talented Karie Mclain Photography.
We had a fantastic time working with Jessica and Mike to coordinate their Colorado wedding at Crooked Willow Farms in Larkspur. Guests enjoyed the gorgeous outdoor wedding ceremony followed by cocktail hour and a sumptuous plated dinner in the barn. A live country band kept guests on the dance floor all night. The wedding bundt cakes were a huge hit with guests. At the end of the evening, guests left with grandma’s homemade cookie mix in mason jars. Thank you Jessica and Mike for allowing us to be part of your celebration!
Thank you to the fantastic team of vendors: Epicurean Catering Plum Sage Flowers Narrow Gauge Country Band The Bundt Shoppe ShowTek Events Event Rents Chair Covers and Linens
And special thank you to the Jenni Maroney Photography for sharing their fabulous wedding photos with us!
For months, wedding planning nearly consumed you. After you have returned from the honeymoon, you may also experience confusing feelings of depression even though life with your new spouse seems to be going well. Welcome to the post-wedding blues. While this doesn’t affect every bride, you may be surprised to learn that post-wedding blues are common for brides and even for mothers of the bride, especially if the mother was heavily involved in planning the wedding.
Here are a few tips to get you past the post-wedding blues:
1. Realize you’ve been through an intense period where the focus has been on romance. You are now in normal life mode, but that doesn’t mean romance has to end. Plan a romantic evening with your new spouse, perhaps for your first month anniversary. A nice dinner, along with a good bottle of wine or champagne, candles and your favorite music complete the mood. Thaw your wedding cake top to enjoy that evening. Or, arrange a weekend getaway.
2. Throw a post-wedding BBQ or cocktail party for immediate family members and close friends when your wedding pictures and video are ready. Show the video and hand out photos from the wedding. Relive some of those fabulous memories of the wedding day.
3. Scrapbook your wedding memories. Now that you have so much time on your hands, create a scrapbook of your wedding including pictures, an invitation, your place cards, table cards and other sentimental details from the planning process and wedding day.
4. It’s normal to feel some sadness or light depression for the first few weeks after your wedding and honeymoon. The key to getting over a post wedding letdown is to talk about your feelings with friends and family or with a professional counselor.
This incredibly amazing couple got married at Wild Horse Inn on 4th of July Weekend and what a crazy fun evening that was! The sweet wedding ceremony was held outside in the warm breezy weather, and then the party moved under a white tent decorated with lights and fabric. The beautiful flowers were designed by Pick Me! Floral Design and they did an incredible job.
The food was provided by Wild Horse Catering and was delicious. Guests were also treated to a dessert buffet created by Sweet Celebrations - SO delicious!
Ashley and Kyle had some serious dancers, I wish I could have the playlist from the reception. The tunes were provided by Mike from A Music Plus and it took super efforts to stop myself feet from dancing. At the end of the evening we opened the Scotch and Cigar Bar which was a huge hit with their wedding guests.
I loved planning with Ashley and Kyle for their Colorado wedding. They are incredibly genuine and had amazing families and friends.
Special thanks to the super team at Jason G Photography, Jason and Gina to a fabulous job!
We had the privilege of working with Cara over the past year to plan and design her Colorado wedding. Their modern style was accented by black and white damask with hints of vibrant red. We love this video highlight from their Estes Park wedding at Della Terra Mountain Chateau. Thank you to Lupher Arts for sharing this fantastic video with us. Lupher Arts are Denver based wedding videographers specializing in cinematic wedding motion pictures.
You can see photos from their Estes Park wedding and the full vendor list on our Colorado wedding blog.
We are so in love with this couple and their absolutely stunning Denver wedding! We worked with Sarah and Chris for the past year to plan their wedding in downtown Denver. Guests were transported via luxury coach to the Denver ceremony site at Cheesman Park Pavilion. This stunning pavilion fit perfectly with their old-world-Hollywood-style wedding. The bride and groom departed the ceremony in a classic Rolls Royce. Sarah and Chris are huge Colorado Rockies fans and made a stop at Coors Field for photos after the ceremony. They pre-purchased tickets so the entire bridal party could join them inside. They made such an entrance that they were featured on the Jumbotron!
Guests returned to the Westin Tabor Center for a fabulous cocktail hour and four course seated dinner. After dinner, guests enjoyed sumptuous wedding cake, a photo booth and a popcorn bar while they danced the night away. Thank you Sarah and Chris for being so wonderful to work with and for having the perfect vision of your wedding day. You can see more of their incredible Denver wedding photos on Paige Elizabeth’s blog.
Allix and Nate have been wonderful to work with! We are planning their wedding at Planet Bluegrass on 4th of July weekend, 2011. Every time I spend time with them (attempting to work), I end up spending half of it laughing hysterically. Seriously amazing couple.
It was a beautiful day in June when Betina and Ken got married at Boettcher Mansion in Golden, Colorado. It was a sunny and breezy day, with a short mountain burst of rain that did not stop this outside ceremony on the patio of the mansion. The wedding guests were all formally dressed at this black tie wedding, where the reception fare included a multiple course dinner experience catered by Footers Catering along with wine pairings specially chosen by the bride and groom.
The delicious cake was provided by Intricate Icings and was gone in a flash. The guests were dancing (including tango) to the tunes of Quality Mobile Sounds and the parents had some relief thanks to the helpful staff of Wedding Sitters by Charity. It was a beautiful evening, the bride looked lovely(thanks to Makeup by Janine) and it was a pleasure to work with this couple!
Special thanks to Julie and Chris from Sharber Photography for these amazing images.
We love sharing engagement pictures of our gorgeous couples. We are working with Rachael and Kanit to plan their June 2011 destination wedding at Della Terra in Estes Park. Thank you to Becky Young Photography for sharing these beautiful images.
We absolutely love these fabulous Denver engagement pictures taken at the Botanical Gardens! We are working with Kari and John to plan their entire wedding in two months. We started planning in late May and the wedding is on July 31st. We are having a great time with Kari, John and Kari’s daughter Isabel. We aren’t sure if the adults or the kids will have more fun at the wedding with a special kid’s buffet, balloons, paddle boats, an ice cream sundae bar and cupcakes. We can’t wait to see the details come together at the Evergreen Lakehouse. Thank you to Jason G for sharing their stunning engagement photos.
I recently moved to Denver from a small town, where a couple invites close friends and family, not friend+date. Here, it is different. People who attend weddings are assumed to need the security of a partner in order to comfortably celebrate the event. And this person is often a stranger to the bride and groom. My fiancee and I just got engaged but are in a disagreement about this - I do NOT want strangers at my wedding, and he is perfectly okay with it. I consider a wedding as something intimate and private and also very special. How can I get around this trend without seeming rude?
Sincerely, Frustrated Bride
Dear Frustrated Bride,
I understand the desire to keep such a special day close to your heart (and family/friend circle!) My general suggestion is to ask yourself if you know the surname of the individual that your guest wants to bring as a date. If the pair have been dating and you have formed a relationship with the other person, it would be considerate to invite them on behalf of your guest. However, guests who are reading this should never assume that a wedding invitation addressed to you as an individual is actually a ticket-for-two unless specifically spelled out that way. Lastly, for any guests who inquire about bringing an unknown date, you may say “We are only inviting people we know to the wedding, but would love to meet her another time…” Sincere. To the point.
Cara and Andres had a fabulous wedding day celebration at Della Terra Mountain Chateau in Estes Park, Colorado. We had the privilege of working with Cara over the past year to plan and design her Colorado wedding. Their modern style was accented by black and white damask with hints of vibrant red. The gorgeous monochromatic red flowers fit their style and vision. Their custom circle place cards, menu cards and table names added the perfect finishing touch to the guest tables. Guests dined on gourmet comfort food stations and danced the night away to modern music. We truly enjoyed working with Cara and Andres. Thank you for being incredible clients and allowing us to be part of your wedding celebration.
Boulder Colorado is known for it’s breathtaking views of the Flat Irons and the quirky, whimsical Pearl Street Mall. What a perfect place to have your Rehearsal Dinner (or Welcome Dinner, or Bridesmaids Brunch) Here are my top favorite places:
The Foundry - This laid-back bar and grill has one of the best views in town and they love to host parties on their rooftop deck. The food is familiar and the prices are great.
Lazy Dog - The rooftop deck at the Lazy Dog can seat up to 100 people! Host your entire wedding on this deck with a full bar and stunning views.
Jill’s at the St. Julien Hotel - This stunning, contemporary fine dining restaurant boasts bold lighting fixtures, an amazing bar and exquisite entrees.
Bacaro Venetian Taverna - Bacaro has a beautiful sunny deck that can seat up to 200 people! The deck has lovely hanging glass lights, adorable chalkboards and chandeliers that add a romantic touch.
The Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant - The Rio is known for their margaritas, and they have a great rooftop deck. What more could you ask for?
Killer Heels are a MUST when wearing your short wedding gown! If you are having a vintage vibe at your wedding, opt for a funky vintage shoe (and help your bridesmaids find theirs too!) If your wedding is contemporary and full of bold lines, you could wear a striking satin heel in a bright blue or green.
It’s always a good idea to break in your heels prior to wearing them all day at your wedding. To do this, you can wear them around your house with socks on, so your feet can stretch the leather or fabric out and so you don’t get blisters while breaking them in. Practice walking on different surfaces - carpet, tile, wood and asphalt. After you wear them a couple times before the wedding, they will be a perfect mold to your foot and you will feel comfortable walking in them.
We LOVE seeing brides wear what they want for their weddings! Pulling your own personal style into your wedding gown is a great idea in many ways; you will be most comfortable, the style of your gown will be flattering, and you will ultimately look better in your wedding pictures.
The newest trend in Colorado weddings is to wear a stylish short wedding gown with some colorfully fabulous heels! Designers pull off many different looks with short gowns, and “short” could mean many things!
Tea-Length is the longest version of a short hemline - it usually falls just below your knees to mid-calf. These dresses are often reminiscent of the 50s and kid-skin gloves. A Tea length gown can be conservative or modern, depending on how you style it.
Knee Length is just as it sounds. This dress falls to your knees and can include differing styles. For example, you could have a ballerina skirt (full and flouncy) or a pencil skirt (tight and sassy) or anything in between!
Mini Skirt - everyone knows what this is! The mini skirt is classified as anything above the knees, and sometimes much higher than that! This style gown is not for everyone - make sure your legs are nice and toned and you are wearing some killer heels!
Killer Heels is actually the topic of my next blog, so stay tuned!!
Brides and grooms often find themselves, during the planning of their own wedding and the attending of friends’ weddings, in a limbo between the traditions of etiquette and the customs of today’s modern society. Well ladies and gentlemen, I am here to solve your etiquette riddles and answer your questions on good taste and manners!
Do you think it is appropriate to have a full or partial cash bar at a wedding reception? Some coworkers and I were wondering whether it would be rude to ask your guests to pay for a drink, or whether today’s economy warrants such actions.
Sincerely, Cash-Strapped Bride
Dear Cash-Strapped Bride,
This is a an etiquette no-no. You must always remember that you are, in essence, throwing a party and inviting guests who are not obligated to attend. Their very presence honors you and your spouse and the celebration of your love. Some other cash-saving alternatives are to limit the alcohol options, such as serving beer and wine only. If you must turn the bar into a cash bar, be sure to make that change happen late in the evening, after cocktails and dinner service, where it will not affect the bulk of your guests. I promise you, they will be much happier to drink only water than to be hit up to cover the tab for your wedding.
Please submit your questions to the blog or email them to me directly at gabby@savethedateevents.com and I will answer them in this ongoing etiquette Q&A series.
Dear Gabby,
