Aside from the fabulous flowers, great food and other wedding details, we don’t want to forget one of the most important aspects of the wedding, the marriage license.

A Colorado marriage license may be issued in any county and used in any county in the State of Colorado. However, the license must be used within 30 days from the date of issue. The license is issued the day it is applied for and may be used immediately. The fee for a marriage license is $30 and must be paid with cash.

Both male and female applicants must appear in person to complete and sign the marriage application. If one party cannot appear due to illness, is out of state, or incarcerated, he or she must obtain an ABSENTEE APPLICATION from the Clerk and Recorder’s office. The party applying must bring the absentee application along with identification for the absent party. Applicants need not be residents of Colorado. ABSENTEE APPLICATIONS MUST BE NOTARIZED.

If either party has finalized a divorce within 30 days of applying for the marriage license, the final decree must be produced. This decree must be signed by the judge or court referee. If the divorce has been final more than 30 days, divorce information must be given regarding date of divorce, place of divorce and court in which the divorce was finalized.

A marriage may be solemnized by a judge of a court of record, a public official whose powers include solemnization of marriages, or in accordance with any mode of solemnization recognized by any religious denomination or Indian nation or tribe. As of August 1993, a couple can solemnize their own marriage without any type of officiant. That’s right, you can perform your own wedding ceremony without an officiant in Colorado and it is legal.

Save the Date Events along with StudioWed Denver is proud to be part of the exclusive Wedding Preview Event in Denver on Sunday, March 21st! You can see many of the StudioWed vendors as exclusive exhibitors for this showcase event. Occasions by Sandy will be tempting your taste buds with incredible food, AKHaydon Designs will be showcasing modern floral designs, Intricate Icings will have fabulous wedding cakes on display and for tasting, and Your Perfect Dress Bridal Fashion Stylist will be on hand to offer tips and advice for your wedding day fashion. Save the Date Events will be giving a complimentary workshop to assist you with personalizing your wedding design ideas. This is NOT your typical bridal show. There will be 4 mini-weddings showcasing four different ceremony and reception styles to inspire you. We can’t wait for this one-of-a-kind experience for brides and grooms. Register today to reserve your tickets!

We are thrilled to be featured on Style Me Pretty today! Check out the incredible pictures from Jess and Mike’s Breckenridge wedding . If you aren’t familiar with Style Me Pretty, it is the top website for wedding inspiration and style ideas.

StudioWed Denver is a collection of expert wedding professionals who share a hip and stylish planning studio in the Highlands area of Denver. StudioWed is complimentary for all engaged couples. Brides and grooms can meet with a variety of top wedding professionals all in the same day at the same place! On the first Tuesday of each month, StudioWed hosts a complimentary open house for all engaged couples and their families. Join us for a glass of champagne, browse the studio, review vendor portfolios and leave with a fabulous StudioWed swag bag. We look forward to seeing you at StudioWed on Tuesday, March 2nd from 5-8pm.

We had the honor of coordinating Tonya and Nick’s downtown Denver wedding in January. They had a romantic evening ceremony at the Holy Ghost Church followed by dinner and dancing at the Sherman Street Event Complex. A Music Plus provided great DJ entertainment and Design by Ann created incredible floral designs. Thank you to Adam Welch Photography for sharing these fabulous Denver wedding photos.

Save the Date Events has been award the Wedding Wire Bride’s Choice Award for 2010! According to WeddingWire.com, the Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by over 500,000 newlyweds. Being a recipient of this award means you are in the top 5 percent of all wedding professionals in the WeddingWire Community.

Thank you to all of our past clients for taking time to vote for us and write reviews. We are honored to have this award displayed on our Wedding Wire showcase.

Big congratulations to all those couples who just got engaged over Valentine’s Day weekend! Here are a few of our previous blog posts to help get you started with wedding planning:

New Engagement Congrats - The first planning steps

Choosing Your Wedding Vendors

StudioWed Luxury Bridal Design Showcase - On Sunday in Denver!

Real reasons to hire experienced wedding consultants

Ten Questions From Guests You Don’t Need to Answer

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Save the Date Events has been invited to be a VIP member of the Style Me Pretty Little Black Book of wedding vendors. We are so honored to be recognized by Style Me Pretty for our innovative event designs and modern style. You can see our feature here.

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What’s the difference between seating cards and a seating chart for your wedding? Does it matter?

First, ask yourself a series of question to help determine what your best option is:

Are you serving a plated meal with various selections for your guests to choose from?
If so, steer clear of the seating chart because you’ll need to distinguish their selections on the seating card for the servers or catering staff. A special ribbon color, paper color or other marking on the seating card is a simple way to show the guest’s dinner choice.

Do you have limited seating, or the exact number of tables you’ll need for your guests?
If so, you’ll need to consider some kind of table chart or seating cards because your wedding guests will usually leave a seat or two open at their tables and that can’t happen if you are limited.

Are you only reserving a few tables for your guests?
While we don’t recommend this option, some brides and grooms don’t want to deal with seating details. If you have open seating, you want to make sure your parents and grandparents sit closest to you which means you will need to have a few reserved signs at those tables in advance. It is also important to reserve a table or two for your bridal party and their guests.

There are other questions and circumstances for seating cards vs a seating chart but these are a few of the most important considerations.