Let me start off by saying this couple was AMAZING. Not only were they beautiful and a joy to work with they were also so helpful and incredibly organized which always makes my job easier. This wedding was loaded with great ideas, budget tips, as well as timeless elegant touches that you can expect to see in future blogs but for now I'd like to give you some of the highlights and my favorite parts of the day.

As is the case with most weddings, this day was inspired by the bride's vision and her commitment to making sure I clearly understood what her mind's-eye saw for the day. This is one of the most important parts to wedding planning when you hire a coordinator. Grace was full of beautiful ideas and as you can see from the photos, she is one classy lady.



The wedding took place at the beautiful Perry Park Country Club in Larkspur, CO. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountain Front Range, we were offered an exquisite backdrop complete with rolling hills, a lake and rock formations. Brian, the manager on site, was not only helpful but was constantly available if anything additional was needed and he went out of his way to give us things like last minute orders of food for the bridal party and even additional decorations for the get-away car! He and his staff were amazing during the reception and throughout dinner there was never an empty glass!

Our other amazing vendors who truly went above and beyond and helped make this wedding so elegant include:
Flowers- Beautiful Expressions
Cake- Sweet Pea Cake Co.
Makeup- Essie from Dillards
Bridal Gown Bustle Alterations- Something New Boutique

This celebration was all about Sean and Grace and the journey that brought them together! The colors, on this early spring day, were vibrant and classic as we were surrounded by ivory, teal, and fuchsia. These were accented with red, black, and lime green as seen in the table linens, the papery, and the Hypericum berries, as well as the flower petals that elegantly decorated the ceremony and table centerpieces.











But weddings aren't all about colors and decorations. The people at this intimate gathering were what made it so moving and special. I knew it was going to be a great day when attendants were walking up to me during the rehearsal offering there help in any way needed. On the morning of the wedding, before I knew it, there was a groomsman setting up chairs and later a bridesmaid making sure Grace's getaway bag was ready for her. The family was so laid back and helpful through out the day as well and I truly could not have made Grace's vision for her wedding happen without their help and availability to me as the day progressed. It was awesome!

Sean and Grace, again thank you so much for the opportunity to serve you on your truly beautiful day! Your testimony to love, unity, and faith in God is one that touched my heart as well as all the friends and family that surrounded you! Have a great honeymoon and pamper yourself, you deserve it!

Labels: Colorado Weddings, Details, Outdoor Weddings

I cannot imagine a better way to usher in the season of spring than to celebrate with an outdoor wedding.

In perfect Colorado fashion the weather for today was amazing...Comfortable temperatures, little to no wind, and a partly cloudy sky...just beautiful!

I'll be posting about this gorgeous wedding in the coming days but to give you a sneak peak...

What a beautiful moment!

Happy First Day of Spring!!!

Labels: Colorado Weddings, Outdoor Weddings

Yesterday as I was helping a client 'hide' her wedding dress, until the big day, she had an 'Ah Ha!' moment. We were talking about some of the final details for her wedding, which is less than 2 weeks away! She's getting married outside in the beautiful foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Larkspur, Colorado. She and I were discussing the weather and how unpredictable Colorado can be, in March especially. Rightfully so, she has a ceremony location alternative in case snow, rain or lightening appear as unwelcome guests at her wedding.

One component of her ceremony involves flower petals sprinkled in an elegant fashion down the aisle. We decided to come up with an alternative, in the event of wind, and after a few suggestions she had an 'Ah Ha!' moment when she said, "I love it! That's what we're doing instead! Let's plan on it!"



So to compensate for unpredictable Colorado wind we will be passing out small packets of flower petals to each guest as they are given their ceremony program. Or we may ornately lay the packets of petals on strategic seats with a small river rock tucked inside each to keep the wind at bay. As my clients head down the aisle after their first kiss they will be blanketed with these petals as the guests toss them in congratulations.



If you're having an outdoor wedding in the upcoming months don't forget to think about your most unpredictable guest, 'Mother Nature.' Be sure to have a plan in the event of inclement weather and even if the weather looks clear and sunny don't forget to account for the temperature as well as the wind. You'll save yourself, your family, and your guests the stress of having to make a quick decision, that may result in a less-than-ideal situation, on one of the most memorable days of your life.

Labels: Colorado Weddings, Details, Outdoor Weddings, Wedding Planning Tips

One of the things I love about being a wedding planner is the ability to pay close attention to the details of the day. Spending extra time orchestrating the finer details of a wedding not only allows the couple to feel like the event is classy but the guests feel special and well taken care of because of the extra effort put towards the small things. Having a little something the guests can take with them after your event can be a great way of saying 'thanks' for their support and love on your special day.



Here are a few tips and when it comes to having the right wedding favor for your big day!

- Always make it personal. Give a simple, small gift that gives the guest yet one more glimpse into who you are as a couple. I recently read about a couple that gave all their guests hand-made sock puppets because the groom used one when he proposed to his bride. How cute!

- In planning your wedding it's highly likely that you used a theme to keep the whole event cohesive and flowing. Try to incorporate something that is in-line with your wedding theme when deciding on your wedding favor. In addition to a thoughtful gift, your guests will leave with another tangible memory of the day.

- Take ideas from your outdoor venue. If you are getting married at a very scenic location or the affair is outdoors (like so many beautiful weddings here in Colorado!) try incorporating a wedding favor that ties in with the locale of your event. Give each guest a beautiful ornate seashell if you were married on the beach, or give everyone a potted tropical flower if you were married at a botanical garden. How about a pine cone Christmas ornament if you were married in the Rocky Mountains? Let nature be your creative guide when it comes to the finer details of an outdoor wedding.

- Ask a friend to help. If you are short on time, ask a willing friend to be in charge of your wedding favors. At our wedding, we asked friends to pass out water bottles to all of our guests because we were married outside and there was some hiking involved. As an added touch, we handmade individual labels for each bottle -- it was a big hit!

- Keep it simple. Don't feel pressure to do too much. It's very easy to keep the wedding favor classy and still inexpensive. Time is worth so much more than any dollar sign so, if you're short on cash try making a simple, small, hand made gift for all your guests. If you have a larger guest list then ask your bridesmaids or family members to help.

- Do double duty. Your wedding favor can also easily be the place card for all your guests when they dine at your reception. It's a really simple way to personalize the wedding reception for your guests, and the only added effort is in placing the gifts at the correct seats as well as adding a name tag.

- Always have fun! Chances are, you and your fiance are attracted to one another because of some amazing personality traits that each of you have. Embrace these aspects of each other when deciding on a gift to give your guests and have fun with it. Remember to enjoy yourself when making, assembling, wrapping, or placing your gifts out for your guests.

I hope these ideas help you as you plan your wedding day details!

Labels: Colorado Weddings, Details, Wedding Planning Tips