Archive for the ‘fashion’ Category
Thursday, August 4th, 2011

We are so excited that our photo shoot made the cover of the latest issue of Rocky Mountain Bride Magazine! Amber, one of our pro event planners, designed and coordinated the entire photo shoot along with Kelli from Kelli Hunt Photography. You can see the full post, vendors and images on our blog and also on Kelli’s Colorado wedding photography blog.

We are also excited to have Holly and Seth’s incredibly adorable wedding featured in the fall/winter 2011 issue of the Knot Colorado magazine. Gabby, one of our expert planners, coordinated this stunning vintage rustic wedding for Holly and Seth at Chatfield Botanic Gardens last summer. Holly runs the fabulous Mile Hi Bride blog which is a must-read for any bride having a Colorado wedding. You can see Holly and Seth’s wedding on pages 44-47 of the magazine. You can also see their gorgeous Denver wedding on our blog.

We are also proud to have our work from Ashley and Kyle’s wedding featured online with Colorado Weddings Magazine:
http://coweddingsmag.com/2011/07/15/summer-romance-in-winter-park/
Tags: Chatfield Botanic Gardens wedding, denver wedding planners, Knot Colorado magazine feature, luxury mountain weddings, Rocky Mountain Bride magazine, Winter Park Wedding
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Monday, May 16th, 2011

This is my final post from Bridal Fashion Week from Spring 2011, and this is merely a collection of my favorites. I have always had a special place in my heart for the amazing Claire Pettibone - her dresses have such beautiful textures and draping, details and fit. With my background in fashion and apparel merchandising, I always pay close attention the way a dress fits each body. These dresses, from top to bottom, were designed by Claire Pettibone, Nicole Miller Bridal, Monique Lhuillier, Lazaro Bridal and Douglas Hannant.




Thank you again to Martha Stewart Wedding’s Bride’s Guide for these images.
fashion review post by Gabby Cavalli, resident fashion expert at Save the Date Events
Tags: bridal fashion week, Claire Pettibone, couture wedding gowns, Denver wedding gowns, Gabriella Cavalli
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Friday, May 13th, 2011

Designers have gotten so intricate when it comes to designing the unique detail work on their gowns - this collection of gowns from 2011 Bridal Fashion Week impresses me. I was thinking about all the moving pieces to construction such a complex garment and the amount of time and the attention to detail! These gowns are truly heirlooms.
Thanks to pics by The Bride’s Guide from Martha Stewart Weddings, and the gowns from top to bottom are designed by Douglas Hannant Bridal, Ian Stuart, Lazaro Bridal, Badgley Mischka and Liancarlo.


fashion review post by Gabby Cavalli, resident fashion expert at Save the Date Events
Tags: bridal fashion week, intricate wedding dresses
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Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

Oh sigh!!! Bridal Fashion Week has made me so excited to see an explosion of color! I love the idea of a non-white wedding gown, and have seen some beautiful designs. Aren’t these amazing dresses? I think my favorite is the pale mint green beauty by Vera Wang…From top to bottom, the designers are Oscar de la Renta, Priscilla of Boston and Vera Wang.


fashion review post by Gabby Cavalli, resident fashion expert at Save the Date Events
Tags: bridal fashion week, non traditional wedding dresses, Pink wedding gowns
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Friday, May 6th, 2011


There were so many stunning gowns on the runway this Spring for Bridal Fashion Week, and here are a few of my favorite A-Line styles - I love the details and the small waists. I love the cap sleeves and delicate skirts. From top to bottom, the designers are Tara Keely,Marchesa, Reem Acra, St. Pucchi and Judd Waddell. Thanks again to Martha Stewart’s Bride’s Guide.

fashion review post by Gabby Cavalli, resident fashion expert at Save the Date Events
Tags: a line wedding gowns, luxury wedding gowns
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Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

I just love it when Bridal Fashion Week happens in New York every Spring - we get to revel in the beauty of new wedding gowns, unique ideas and beautiful trends.
I am going to begin this multi-part series with something very fitting - beautiful, lace, long-sleeved gowns fit for royalty! Check out these beautiful gowns by Monique Lhuillier and Romona Keveza - and thank you to Martha Stewart’s Bride Guide for these hot-off-the-press images!

fashion review post by Gabby Cavalli, resident fashion expert at Save the Date Events
Tags: bridal fashion week, Gabrie, wedding gown fashion
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Friday, July 2nd, 2010

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.
Tags: bridal heels, colorado wedding style, colored wedding heel, colored wedding shoe, jcrew, killer wedding heels, louboutin, manolo, wedding heels
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Friday, May 14th, 2010

Bridesmaid gowns are always thought of as the-dress-that-I-will-never-wear-again, and they sure don’t have to be! With today’s bridesmaid fashions, many of the dresses you can find are beautifully elegant and can work for another event or a night out on the town. In the above collage are some of our favorite designers, and we just adore these gowns. The styles and shapes we have found lately really range from floor-length gowns to mini-skirts. Traditionally the bridesmaids would all wear the exact same gown. However, there are contemporary twists to the old tradition. Bridesmaids can each wear different gowns, yet in the same color. It is also lovely to see the wedding attendants wearing a similar color to the bridal gown, such as ivory or champagne. The result is a stunning vision in ivory. Another unique twist is to coordinate the bridesmaid gowns with your theme. For example, at a vintage wedding the bride can have her attendants each wear a different vintage gown and but all wear the same shoe.
For more ideas, you can visit the lovely ladies at Bella Bridesmaid.
Designers found in this collage are:
Alix+Kelly, Jenny Yoo, Jim Hjelm, Lazaro, Lela Rose, Lulu Kate, and Vera Wang
Tags: Alix+Kelly, Bella bridesmad, bridesmaid dress, bridesmaid fashions, bridesmaid gown, Colorado wedding planner, Denver wedding coordinators, denver wedding planner, Jenny Yoo, Jim Hjelm, Lazaro, Lela Rose, Lulu Kate, Vera Wang
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Thursday, February 11th, 2010
We love these great purses for the wedding day. They are a perfect accessory for brides and would be great bridesmaid gifts. You can purchase them here.
Tags: bridesmaid clutch, bridesmaid gift ideas, stylish wedding purse, trendy bridal purses
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Friday, January 8th, 2010
DIY Bride wrote a fantastic article with 15 ways to incorporate your mom’s gown into your wedding without actually wearing it. You can read the full post here.
Tags: Aspen wedding planning, Colorado destination wedding planner, denver wedding planner, Vail wedding coordinator, wedding planner in Boulder
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Thursday, December 17th, 2009
The most important consideration when buying the dress for your Colorado wedding is very simple —to look and feel beautiful! When considering which boutiques to visit, check online for past reviews from brides and make an appointment during the week if possible. Here are top questions to ask before purchasing your wedding gown.
•What are your exchange and cancellation policies?
•Are any alterations included in the cost of the gown?
•Can I get a price list or estimate for possible alterations?
•What brand and designer lines do you carry?
•After my gown is ordered, how long will it take for it to come in?
•Will you store the gown until the wedding day if necessary?
•Will the gown be steamed/pressed when I pick it up?
•What are your deposit and payment policies?
•How long have you been in business?
•Do you offer a discount if my bridesmaid dresses are also ordered from you?
Debbie Orwat,
Colorado Wedding Consultant
Tags: Denver Colorado wedding planners, Denver wedding dresses, Wedding dress buying tips
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Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009



Denver is lucky to have Your Perfect Dress Bridal Fashion Stylist for our Colorado brides and for our destination Colorado brides who want to shop for a dress while visiting. A bridal fashion stylist is a personal consultant who assists brides in finding the silhouettes most flattering to their shape, the designers most suitable to their personal taste and where to shop for the best bridal experience not only for her, but for her entire bridal party. They take the guesswork out of when to go and where to buy because the research is already done. There is no driving around from bridal shop to bridal shop. Your dress consultant provides extra confidence that you are getting expert fashion advice. They take care of coordinating details and ordering so that brides have more time to focus on other aspects of the wedding.
Maureen Mika, owner, has years of experience as a fashion show event planner, has a degree in fashion and has worked as a bridal dress consultant for many years. She also offers “On-the-Day” packages where she or her staff are on hand to worry about all fashion related details on the wedding day and will also attend the photography sessions to make sure the bridal ensemble looks flawless.
Tags: Denver wedding dress, wedding dress expert in Colorado, wedding dress stylist
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Friday, November 6th, 2009


One of our wonderful clients introduced us to this fabulous bridesmaid dress by
Two Birds Bridesmaid. The bridesmaid dress can be worn 15 different ways for your
Colorado wedding. It is offered in 18 colors, 4 different lengths, and various sizes. You can even request a color fabric swatch and a sample dress before you make your decision.

Tags: Colorado destination wedding planner, Denver Colorado wedding planners, wedding planner in Estes Park
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Monday, October 12th, 2009



If your groom needs to express himself on the wedding day, consider something completely out of the ordinary - a custom bout from Rosenow Floral.
Tags: Add new tag, Colorado destination wedding, wedding planner in Denver, wedding planner in Estes Park
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Wednesday, June 24th, 2009




Gabby and I attended the
Claire Pettibone bridal fashion show in Denver last week. If you haven’t seen her dresses, you must check out her
website. She is an amazing designer of couture wedding gowns and lingerie. The event was sponsored by
The Little White Dress Shop in Castle Rock, Colorado.
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