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Monday, February 6th, 2012
It was a true joy planning Sally and Ricky’s modern charcoal and tangerine wedding. Their love for each other was very apparent through the entire planning process and we absolutely loved working with them. They tied the knot at the intimate Foothills Chapel in Golden, Colorado. Sally walk down the aisle to acoustic music provided by Michael Lancaster. After the ceremony, guests made their way to Mount Vernon Country Clubfor an evening of great food and dancing. The ballroom was transformed with charcoal pintuck linens accented with tangerine chair sashes from Chair Covers and Linens. The invitations and wedding stationery matched the modern charcoal and tangerine wedding color palette and were provided by Cloud 9 Papers. We had a great time bringing special touches to this wedding, for example we told their engagement story through an angry birds grooms cake. The happy couple cut the cake with a fireman’s ax that was inscribed with Sally and Ricky’s wedding seal (the groom is a firefighter). Their beautiful wedding cake by Intricate Icings mimicked her dress perfectly. Plum Sageprovided a punch of color with stylish modern centerpieces full of orange calla lilies. After a wonderful plated dinner, guests danced the night way to music provided by The DJ Guy. Guests posed for the perfect picture in a photo booth provided by ShutterBooth. Thank you for Andy and Angie Wood for documenting the day perfectly and sharing the images with us. Planning and design provided by Brynn at Save the Date Events.
Tags: charcoal and orange wedding, charcoal and tangerine wedding, denver wedding planners, Foothills Chapel Wedding, Mount Vernon Country Club Wedding, wedding planners in Colorado
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Monday, January 23rd, 2012
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.
Tags: Colorado destination wedding planner, colorado wedding consultant, denver garden wedding, denver wedding planners, hudson gardens
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Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
2011 was an incredible year for all of us at Save the Date Events! Here are a few highlights we’d like to share:
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We won a Knot Best of Weddings Award for 2011 and 2012 for being a top Colorado Wedding Planning Company.
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We successfully planned and designed more than 4o events across Colorado including weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties and baby showers.
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We attended more than 20 event industry networking events to keep in touch with our vendor contacts and establish new vendor connections.
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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 won an ISES award for Best Wedding Over $50k for Erin and Jeff’s Tiffany Blue Wedding.
- We were an ICON award finalist for Best Wedding Under $75k for Sarah and Chris’ Old Hollywood Glam Wedding.
- 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.
- We taught our first class on How to Become a Wedding Planner in Denver and launched the Planner’s Lounge, a resource site for event planners.
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!
Amber, Brynn, Debbie & Gabby
Tags: 2011 recap, Aspen wedding planners, Denver event planner, denver wedding planners, event planner in Breckenridge
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Monday, September 19th, 2011
Cindy and Mike were the sweetest couple to work with! Even though they lived in different states, they were able to keep the romance alive - and their love shows in the pictures from their stunning park wedding. It was a warm Saturday at City Park in Denver, so Mike and the guys tossed a football while waiting for his bride to arrive. The beautiful setup was created by Bella Rents and the stunning flowers provided by Bella Fiori.
Cindy arrived in a stunning vintage Rolls Royce, which matched her theme perfectly - Cindy loves Art Deco and The Great Gatsby. After a short ceremony at the park, the guests were escorted to the Oxford Hotel (one of the oldest hotels in Denver!) where her guests enjoyed a station-style dinner. The delightful cake was created by Slice Cake Studio and Shutterbooth had the guests giggling and taking pictures all night! Planning and design by Gabby at Save the Date Events.
Many thanks to the amazing to the amazing team at Studio JK for these images. So romantic!
Tags: black and white wedding, City Park Denver wedding, denver wedding planners, modern black and white wedding cake, Oxford Hotel wedding, wedding designers
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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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Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
We absolutely love these super cute Denver engagement photos of Cassie and Luke. Brynn is working with them to plan their fall wedding at the Chatfield Botanic Gardens. Thank you to Colorado Wedding Photographers: Jason+Gina for sharing these beautiful images!
Tags: Chatfield Botanic Gardens wedding, Colorado wedding photography, Denver engagement photos, denver wedding planners, jason g photography, tent wedding in Denver
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Friday, December 10th, 2010
We LOVED working with Erin, Jeff and their families over the past ten months to plan their Denver wedding for 350 guests at the Omni Interlocken Resort. Erin wanted Tiffany blue as her main wedding color. She also liked sparkly details, crystals and rhinestones. We had a custom monogram created that we used throughout many of the wedding elements starting with their aisle runner from Etsy. The stunning ceremony floral and hanging crystal backdrop were created by the Perfect Petal. The draping was done by John Quail, “The Drape Guy”. Their custom monogram unity candle set and programs were created by fantastic Etsy designers. Ceremony music was provided by Metropolitan Strings. Hair and makeup for Erin and all of her bridesmaids was done by Leslie Arts. Thank you to the incredibly talented Jenna Walker for sharing their gorgeous wedding images!
You can see Erin and Jeff’ wedding video on our blog along with the time lapse setup video for their reception.
Stay tuned for Erin & Jeff’s stunning wedding reception details next…
Tags: ceremony draping, Colorado weddings, Denver event planner, Denver hotel weddings, denver wedding planners, hanging crystal curtain, luxury weddings in Denver, monogram unity candle, Omni Interlocken Resort, tiffany blue wedding
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Monday, December 6th, 2010
Erin & Jeff Wedding Vignette from Lockerpartners Artistic Wedding on Vimeo.
This is just a sneak peak at all the fabulousness from Erin and Jeff’s wedding day! We will start posting their gorgeous wedding pictures tomorrow. Thank you to Locker Partners Cinema for sharing their incredible wedding vignette movie.
Tags: denver wedding planners, Denver wedding videography, Locker Partners, luxury weddings, Omni Interlocken wedding, platinum weddings, sparkly wedding, tiffany blue wedding
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Monday, November 29th, 2010
This beautiful and creative couple, Holly and Seth, got married on a warm day in August at a stunning Colorado venue called Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfied. Having the mountains within reach and an adorable red barn, Chatfield is a dream.
Holly and Seth are incredibly talented and designed every aspect of their wedding details, from the scrabble table names, to the ceremony and reception direction posts, to the hidden message on the cake. Holly is also a talented graphic designer and after having so much fun designing her own wedding, she has started created wedding-related papers for other brides.
The bride’s makeup was styled by Natosha from Aphrodite Affairs. The beautiful flowers were created by Bella Fiori and they did an amazing job! The adorable cake was designed by Intricate Icings, and as always it is perfect! The beautiful day was captured by Lupher Arts for video - and these AMAZING photos were provided by Fuse Photographic. Thank you Travis and Laura for sharing their stunning wedding photos.
-Gabby
Tags: Chatfield Botanical Gardens, Colorado destination wedding planner, Denver Colorado wedding planners, denver wedding planners, Denver weddings, event planning company in Denver, Gabriella Cavalli, party planners in Colorado, red barn wedding, Rocky Mountain wedding planner, Rustic barn wedding, teal and orange wedding, turquoise and tangerine wedding inspiration, Vintage rustic wedding
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Monday, October 18th, 2010
Christy and Gabe were such an amazing couple to work with. Even though the bride lived in two different states during the planning process, we made sure every detail was covered!
Their beautiful wedding couldn’t have had a better day in Breckenridge Colorado, where the sun was bright and the blue sky looked like it could go on forever. The ceremony and reception were held at Ten Mile Station, a venue that we love at Save the Date Events. It is part ski lodge, part wedding site and is perfect for any mountain lover!
The lovely flowers were created by Petal and Bean, who also made an etched C&G base for her Wish Tree, and found Christy a perfect deep Merlot aisle runner. The ceremony music was provided by Sister’s Quartet, and the beautiful ceremony was given by Pastor Rasmussen. We loved the two flawless cakes that were baked by Intricate Icings as well.
Holly Canfield couldn’t have done a better job with the stationary items, they were amazing! The DJ provided by A Music Plus had the guests dancing all night!
Thank you so much to Robert from Fine Art Weddings for these gorgeous photographs!
Tags: Breckenridge wedding planner, Colorado destination wedding, Colorado destination wedding planner, Colorado destination weddings, Colorado mountain wedding planner, Colorado wedding planner, denver wedding planner, denver wedding planners, destination wedding in Colorado, Gabby, Rocky Mountain wedding planner, Vail wedding planner
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Wednesday, October 13th, 2010
I am so excited to share this phenomenal time lapse video from Erin and Jeff’s wedding at the Omni Interlocken Resort. We worked with Erin, Jeff and their incredible families over the past year to plan their wedding in the Denver area. Throughout the entire planning process, they reminded me why I love my job so much. It was an absolute joy to work with them. I could not wait to see all their fabulous details come together for their Tiffany blue inspired wedding.
Thank you to the very talented Premium Digital Solutions for working with us during two days of wedding setup.
Stay tuned for more details, professional pictures and vendor information from this gorgeous wedding!
Tags: ballroom draping, Colorado wedding videography, denver wedding planners, Denver wedding videography, Omni Interlocken Resort, Omni weddings in Colorado, Premium Digital Solution, tiffany blue wedding, time lapse wedding video, wedding uplighting
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Monday, October 11th, 2010
Thank you to all of the clients and vendors who voted for us in the Denver 7 A-list contest this year. We are thrilled to be in the top five for the third year in a row. We truly appreciate your support!
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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 Colorado Wedding Photographers: Jason+Gina 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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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.
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Friday, June 11th, 2010
Today we wanted to share with you some fabulous ideas for your special Girls Night Out aka The Bachelorette Partay! While the boys are having their own fun, the ladies can have some seriously exciting activities of their own. Drum roll…Let me introduce the hottest dance studio in town, Tease Studio.Tease can offer customized one-hour parties for the bachelorette and her ladies that can focus on pole dancing, lap dancing and burlesque. This is a fun way to start your night out, and they are conveniently located close to downtown!
We also love the idea of some serious pampering! For this, we turn to the experts at Tootsies - The Nail Shoppe. Tootsies focuses on extremely sanitary nail care (as well as the reputation for keeping the nail polish on longer than anywhere else - how do they do that??) For your bachelorette party, Tootsies is a great choice because they have so much experience, have a fantastic atmosphere and prepare complimentary Hpnotiq “Tootsies Toniq” cocktails for these parties!
If you want to use either of these fabulous ideas, consult your wedding coordinator to plan these parties!
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Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
We LOVE weddings that take place at a private home or mansion. The bride and groom typically have full control over many of the details and can create whatever type of event they desire. If you are planning an event at a private home, be sure to hire an experienced event planner to assist with the logistics and details. Here are a few details that we take charge of and assist with:
Rentals - Not only will you have a tent, you also need tables, chairs, linens, flatware, china, glassware, etc. And on top of those things, your caterer may also need convection ovens, heating racks, prep tables, trash cans and possibly a tent of their own for prep. You may opt to have a floor in your tent, fabric draping, special lighting and a stage for the band. Your wedding rentals for this type of event will be much higher than a typical Colorado wedding venue.
Portable Restrooms - Even if the home has a few restrooms, it is always good to have a back-up just in case there are plumbing issues. You can rent luxury trailer port-o-lets that come with sinks and mirrors.
Parking - Most homes cannot accommodate 75+ vehicles. Arrange for shuttles, rent a nearby parking lot, provide valet services or ensure neighboring estates can accommodate overflow parking.
Lighting and Power - Not only will you need lighting for your tent, you will also need lighting for the caterer, walkways, and restroom area. You can count on having a generator for the caterer, band and lighting. Be sure to check with those vendors for power requirements. A DJ may not require much but a large wedding band will need a lot of dedicated power.
Tags: denver wedding planners, private home wedding, tent wedding inspiration, tent weddings in Colorado, tented weddings
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Friday, May 7th, 2010
Couture Colorado is a fabulous new Colorado wedding blog. You can find outstanding inspiration, fashion ideas, real Colorado weddings and great Denver wedding professionals. We are privileged to be part of the LIST for Couture Colorado. You can read our intro interview for Colorado Wedding Planners and see Amanda and Mike’s wedding featured here.
Tags: Colorado wedding blog, Couture Colorado, denver wedding planners, real wedding
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
During the sixties, fashion became very fluid and varied, and broke many fashion trends. It was the era of the go-go boot, corduroy pants, paisley prints, mini-dresses and eventually styles we refer to today as “hippie”.
Large sunglasses, heavy eye makeup and pale lipsticks belong in this era. Large funky accessories were used, and hair was big. Think of wearing a minidress (pictured), or a long empire-waist gown to mimic the styles of this era. Put your bridesmaids in batik fabric or paisley or tie-dyed prints. Pass out daisies to your guests, and incorporate this flower into your arrangements. Skinny ties and fitted polyester suits could be worn by the groomsmen.
For a vintage inspired wedding from this era, use mismatched patterns and/or bright, psychedelic colors for your linens and napkins. Think about including patchouli incense sticks in your wedding favors. Hiring a classic rock and oldies band would set the perfect mood for your guests.
Gabriella
Colorado Wedding Planner
Tags: Breckenridge wedding planners, Colorado vintage weddings, denver wedding planners, Vail wedding planners, vintage wedding inspiration
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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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