A Little Late...

I have been super duper busy for the last couple weeks so this post is a little late.













It was such a pleasure to be a part of B and J's wedding! It was beautiful! The wedding was held on November 22 and we had gorgeous weather. It could not have been a better day for the wedding. The ceremony was held at an old church in Denver. The lighting was created by a ton of stain glass windows and it lended great ambiance to the ceremony. There was a little bit of time between the wedding and the reception, which allowed the bride, groom and wedding party to take a ton of photographs with the photographer. They also had some time to unwind in their party limo - no doubt it was a fantastic time. The reception was held at Lombardi's in Denver. The bride's mother made the cake and all the food - what an undertaking that was; they had 250 guests at their wedding - no small feat - and it rocked! It was a beautiful wedding and I am sure they will remember it fondly for a very long time!

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I am proud to announce the winner of the 50% off Day Of Package!

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Veronica and Jesse! Congratulations to both of you and I look foward to working with you both! As a thank you to everyone who entered the contest, you will receive 10% off my Day Of Package. Congrats!

Only one day left...

until the 50% off giveaway is closed! If you have entered, do it now! This is a great opportunity for one couple to win a day of coordination package for 50% off for a their wedding in 2009. See last post for details. Good Luck to all!

50% Off Wedding Day Coordination Giveaway!

I've decided I should give back! This business has been wonderful for me and I feel like I should give back and help a couple that might not be able to otherwise have a coordinator. So I am offering a 50% off a 2009 wedding coordination package - original price is $650 so the 50% off price is $325. This is valid for a wedding anytime in 2009. All entries must be received by November 12, 2008 at 5:00pm Mountain Time. Winner will be chosen on November 14, 2008. All entries will receive 10% off a wedding coordination package if booked by November 28, 2008. Not valid with any wedding booked before November 4, 2008.

To enter, please view my website, go to the Contact Me section and email me! Make sure to put "2009 Wedding Contest" in the subject. Please include the following information: bride and groom name, wedding date, wedding and reception location and wedding ceremony start time.

Good Luck to all!

Make your own bands!

I have super busy this last week and a half with meeting and wedding stuff. Time just flies by so fast! But over the last week, I found a website with an interesting idea.

At Greenjeans, you can custom make your own wedding bands! How cool is that. They send you a kit and it contains a wax, you mold the wax around your finger until it makes the form and size you want, then you send it back and they make the ring! What a cool idea! Check it out!

Space Gallery

I had a wonderful weekend! I went to the pumpkin patch with my family on Friday then on Saturday I coordinated a wedding at the Space Gallery. The gallery is off of Santa Fe in Denver and is a unique space. There are three different rooms to have your celebration. The wedding was beautiful! In Colorado, you can marry yourselves, if you choose. This means you do not have to have a minister, justice of the peace or officiant, just the two of you and your friends. This allows you to be creative and incorporate what you would like in your ceremony. It was very touching and it had some funny parts as well. Since the wedding was at a gallery, the bride and groom did some artwork and hung it in one of the rooms. Then they asked the guests to name the pieces - some of the names were hilarious! It was such a great idea and you definitely got to see them through the art. Instead of having the traditional dinner, the bride and groom had an hor o'deauvers dinner. They had a mix of round table, cabarets and small tables. The food was delicious and the catering staff did a wonderful job. Overall, a stunning wedding! Thanks so much for letting me be a part of your day, I am so honored! Enjoy your honeymoon!

Top Trends of 2008

I found an interesting article about the top wedding trends of 2008 and thought I would share!

Top 10 Wedding Trends of 2008

1. Color
Forget the pale pastels! 2008 is all about bright colors, especially yellow. Yellow is an ideal wedding color because it is fresh, energetic and cheery. Lemon yellow can be paired with Chocolate Brown or a brighter shade of yellow can be paired with silver or gray. Bright dual combinations are also hot this year. Chocolate with Pink, Aqua with Brown, Red with Light Blue, Yellow with Orange, and Pale Yellow with Dark Purple are among the favorites.

2. Letterpress Wedding Invitations
This seemingly old-fashioned form of printing is a hip and trendy look for today's modern couple. Letterpress is a printing technique that stamps ink into paper using raised lettering. High quality inks and papers are used to create a lush look. This makes any invitation an instant keepsake.

3. Green Weddings
Many couples are looking for ways to give back to the environment by having eco-friendly weddings. Consider invitations made from recycled paper, gowns made from 100% silk or cotton, wedding rings with conflict-free diamonds or made from recycled gold, serving organic or vegetarian foods at the reception and having your wedding in natural settings (parks, beaches, backyards, etc.). With the rising number of second weddings and later-in-life marriages, many couples are asking guests to donate to charitable organizations in lieu of gifts.

4. Non-Traditional Wedding Cakes
Forget the round layered cake...think square, octagonal or mixed shapes. One of the biggest trends for 2008 is the use of a monogram or calligraphy text on your cake. Words such as Love, Always, Forever, Honor are popular words when choosing calligraphy text.

5. Guest Participation
Let your guests feel as if they had a part in planning your wedding. Create a blog or wedding web site where guests can participate in polls to vote on your wedding cake flavor, the entrees, favorite song for the couple's first dance, the type of reception music, etc. Revealing their selections at the reception adds an extra level of fun and excitement.

6. Lots of Personalization
Create a unique monogram design or use your first names and wedding date to personalize your wedding invitations, napkins, coasters, cups, glassware, thank you notes, and wedding favors. Putting your 'stamp' on everything is not only very trendy, but very personal.

7. Entertainment
If you can afford it, consider hiring a live ethnic or cover band for your reception. Latin and Mariachi bands are a real hit and inspire festive dancing.

8. Food Stations
Forget the sit-down dinner or buffet. People like to graze, so consider setting up food stations around the reception room. Each station can have a theme -- sushi bar, fondue station, dessert station, etc.

9. Clever Wedding Favors
Hand out favors that not only practical, but useful. Consider personalized playing cards, ink pens, bookmarks, or coasters. Since eco-friendly weddings are in style, consider eco-friendly favors, like soy candles and wildflower seeds. If you still want to hand out the traditional almonds and chocolates, consider putting them in gift boxes made from recycled materials.

10. Wardrobe Changes
Gone are the days when the bride has only one look for her wedding day. Today's bride can have one look for the ceremony, and a fun, laid back look for the reception.

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