Posts Tagged ‘Colorado destination wedding planner’
Monday, August 16th, 2010
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!
Gabriella Cavalli
Colorado Wedding Planner
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Friday, July 30th, 2010
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.
Thanks to Jason G Photography for these amazing images!
Tags: Colorado destination wedding, Colorado destination wedding planner, Colorado wedding planner, Denver Colorado wedding planners, denver wedding planner, denver wedding planners, Denver weddings, Gabby, jason g photography, wedding day coordinator Denver
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Monday, July 26th, 2010
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.
Tags: black tie wedding, boettcher mansion, Colorado destination wedding, Colorado destination wedding planner, Colorado wedding planner, Denver Colorado wedding planners, denver wedding planner, Denver weddings, Gabby, wedding day coordinator Denver
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Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
Dear Gabby,
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.
Tags: Colorado destination wedding, Colorado destination wedding planner, Colorado wedding planner, Denver Colorado wedding planners, denver wedding planner, denver wedding planners, Denver weddings, Gabby, wedding day coordinator Denver, wedding planning tips
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Monday, April 19th, 2010
In the mid-1900s, the “womanly” look was back in fashion. Gone were the loose, straight dresses of the 20s, and in were longer skirts and natural waists.
In the 50s, these were replaced by the hourglass silhouette. Pencil skirts were all the rage, accessorized with short gloves and pearls.
Accessories in striking colors, including “mimosa yellow” and “apple blossom pink”, were very popular.
In 1947, Dior launched his first fashion collection. It was characterized by full skirts, large busts and tiny waists. It was such an extravagant use of fabric after the war years, but celebrities and politicians alike became instant fans. The editor of Harper’s Bazaar called it the “New Look”.
Bridesmaids could be dressed in pencil skirts and hats with netting, accessorized with short gloves and collars of pearl.
Your wedding décor should have clean lines and simple design. The grooms can wear pin strip suits and wing-tip shoes.
Think of hiring a band who can play Big Band or swing music, and hire trained swing dancers to perform, and later teach your guests.
Gabriella
Colorado Wedding Planner
Tags: 1900s wedding fashion, Colorado destination wedding planner, denver wedding planners, vintage weddings
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Monday, March 29th, 2010
Today is the second of our three part series on mountain weddings. We are focusing on the do’s and don’ts of mountain weddings in Colorado. Whether you have lived in Colorado your whole life or are planning a destination wedding in Colorado, there are unique circumstances and logistics for mountain weddings. You can read the first part of the series here.
Your Decor - Please wind proof your décor. When creating place cards, favors and other décor for your mountain celebration, keep in mind that the wind can be your enemy at an outside wedding ceremony and reception. You can personalize and wind proof these details with a little creativity. If tall centerpieces are your dream, have the florist secure the centerpieces to a heavy object such as a larger mirror or put extra weight in the bottom of the vase.
Altitude - Some guest won’t even notice the change in altitude while others may feel sick when they land in Denver. Inform your guests about the effects of altitude, especially if you are having a high-mountain wedding and alcohol.
Embrace the culture - Mountain life is like no other. Don’t be afraid to incorporate aspen bark, leaves, pinecones and other rustic details into your wedding. If the groom is an avid skier, make a mountain out of your groom’s cake. If you both love to mountain bike, have a graphic designer create a monogram reflecting your hobby.
Subscribe here so you don’t miss the last part of our series on mountain weddings in Colorado.
Tags: Aspen wedding planner, Breckenridge wedding planner, Colorado destination wedding planner, Planning a Beaver Creek wedding, Planning advice for a mountain wedding, Vail wedding planner
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
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.
Style Me Pretty is a style savvy wedding resource devoted to the modern bride. We cover everything from gorgeous real weddings to up and coming vendors and seasoned pros in the invitation, floral, fashion and photography industries. We feature only the most chic and style centric wedding related content, continually discovering new and brilliantly talented vendors, brides with an eye for all things gorgeous, and the personal loves of editor, Abby Larson. Our readers look far beyond your cookie-cutter wedding ideas and strives to design an affair that is both personal and incredibly charming.
Launched in February of 2007, Style Me Pretty has become a mainstay in the wedding industry. With nods in nearly every major bridal magazine, including Real Simple Weddings, Martha Stewart Weddings, Elegant Weddings and Modern Bride along with features in such publications as Blog Watch in the Wall Street Journal, SMP is quickly becoming one of the most read wedding resources on the web.
Tags: Best Denver wedding planners, Colorado destination wedding planner, Modern weddings in Colorado, Style Me Pretty Little Black Book
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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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Monday, December 7th, 2009
Your invitation can be printed in more ways than you thought possible. Letterpress, thermography and engraving are just a few of the popular options for your Colorado wedding invitations.
Beau-coup does a fantastic job of explaining all of your options
here. Your
Denver wedding planner can assist you with finding the best stationer to fit your needs.
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Tags: Colorado destination wedding planner, Denver wedding day coordinator
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Monday, November 30th, 2009
Check out the latest issue of the Knot Colorado Magazine to see Iris and Jeff’s wedding at Devil’s Thumb Ranch! We worked with Iris and Jeff from start to finish to plan their Colorado destination wedding. We had a fantastic time assisting them with all the planning details and logistics of their Tabernash, Colorado wedding.
In the same issue, theKnot announced their Knot Best of Weddings 2010 winners. We are beyond excited to see that Save the Date Events has won this award for the third year in a row in the event planner category! Look for us to be published again in their Knot 2010 Best of Wedding Magazines.
Tags: Colorado destination wedding planner, Knot Best of Weddings Award, Tabernash Colorado wedding coordinator, Winter Park Colorado wedding planner
Posted in public relations, save the date events | 3 Comments »
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
Posted in bridal party, fashion | 1 Comment »
Friday, October 30th, 2009
Kelly is the winner of the Beau Coup $25 gift card! Her comment was, “My guy and I have been eying the mini gumball machines and the mini martini shakers as gifts for our wedding party. They have such awesome stuff!” You can see the blog post here.
We are thrilled that Carrie and Ben’s wedding was featured on the Wedding Chicks Blog yesterday! You can see it here. Thanks to their ultra talented photographer, Karie Mclain, for the great images.
Tags: Colorado destination wedding planner, Vail wedding planner, wedding planner in Boulder, wedding planners in Denver
Posted in favors, public relations | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Did you know you can listen to great wedding planning experts while you drive or work out? I Do Radio is an incredible resource for brides to get advice, learn about featured vendors and gain valuable insight on planning their wedding ceremony. We are thrilled to be their featured vendor this weekend. You can listen to our interview on Saturday morning, October 24th at 9am (MST) on Blog Talk Radio
Debbie Orwat
Denver Wedding Planner
Tags: Add new tag, Beaver Creek wedding coordinator, Colorado destination wedding planner, Vail wedding planner
Posted in public relations, save the date events | 1 Comment »
Monday, October 5th, 2009
Thanks to the ultra talented Karie Mclain photography, Carrie and Ben’s Beaver Creek wedding was published on the WeTV website!
You can see the full press article here.
We are also thrilled to announce that Save the Date Events was voted as a Top 5 Colorado Wedding Planning Company for 2009! You can read more about us here and see over 100 reviews from previous clients and vendors.
Tags: Beaver Creek wedding coordinator, Colorado destination wedding planner, Colorado mountain wedding planner
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Friday, October 2nd, 2009
There are so many details that go into your wedding budget. Here are a few details that often get missed by brides and grooms:
Music Related - Aside from the cost of booking your band, they often require hot meals and a changing room. If you have a ten piece band with a few sound technicians, you could be providing hot meals for up to 12 band members plus a hotel room or two. You many need to add on travel charges and possible overnight accommodations if you are getting married in the mountains. Your band or string quartet will also require shade if your event is outside. This could be a simple pop-up shade tent or a more elaborate set up, depending on your band and venue.
Gown Alterations - This can be as simple as a $100 hem or up to $500+, depending on what you need. Ask what the store charges for every alteration before you purchase the gown. Consider a less expensive seamstress instead of using the bridal store for alterations. If you use a private seamstress, ask if they steam the gown after alterations and if they store it for you until the wedding.
Welcome Bag Delivery - Many hotels don’t mention this when you block rooms. Be sure to ask what they charge. Some hotels charge $7 or more per bag to deliver to each guest room. Other hotels will simply pass them out to your guests at check-in.
Debbie Orwat
Colorado Wedding Planner
Tags: Colorado destination wedding planner, denver wedding planner, wedding day coordinator Denver
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