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The Elusive Wow Factor

At every memorable event, there’s a “wow” factor, an element that stops guests in their tracks. At Matsuhisa Vail, Audi’s corporate headquarters during the 2015 Audi FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, the pièce de résistance was a 30-foot-by-20-foot three-dimensional photo of Bode Miller we mounted to a custom temporary wall.…
sam
May 30, 2016
GeneralWeddings

The Art of the Wedding Toast

You've got this thing. No pressure whatsoever. All you have to do is get up in front of a hundred or more tipsy people, wait for them to finally stop talking, and hope that the sentiments you rehearsed don't completely flop. Just look at them, slowly craning their heads around.…
sam
May 9, 2016
GeneralWeddings

The Groom To Do List

Last month we talked about how to prevent lazy groom syndrome. You know, the state of mind that causes you to zone out at the first mention of pantone shades and floral arrangements? One of our recommendations was to find one area of the wedding to take over completely. Being…
sam
April 25, 2016
Corporate EventsDecorGeneral

Let’s Talk About Glamping

We're going to be honest with you. It's hard to say "glamping" without the ironic quotes. It's a frivolous word that evokes the squeamishness about bugs and outdoor toilets that Coloradans tend to disdain. After all, real campers set out to conquer the outdoors. Glamping in Colorado, on the other…
sam
April 18, 2016
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10 Reasons to Throw a Party

People tend to think of event planning as something they reserve for weddings, bar mitzvahs, anniversaries and graduations. Others parties tend to be more impromptu or do-it-yourself affairs. A keg in the backyard, a couple dozen texts, some Xeroxed invites from the mailroom, and there you have it: Instant Party.…
sam
April 11, 2016
GeneralWeddings

Fun Colorado Bachelorette Party Ideas

Who can forget the airplane scene in Bridesmaids? After her modest bachelorette party ideas are overruled in favor of a Vegas-style blowout, maid of honor Annie downs Scotch and a sedative to overcome her fear of flying and becomes so disruptive that the plane is forced to land in Wyoming,…
sam
March 21, 2016
GeneralWeddings

How to Prepare a Wedding Guest List

Sending out your wedding invitations — it's that decisive moment of no return. These are the people who are going to be there to experience the most important moment of your life. And even if you're footing the bill for the event yourself, your families are probably also going to…
sam
March 14, 2016
GeneralWeddings

Everything You Need to Know About Getting Married in Colorado

Colorado offers a wealth of opportunities for couples wanting to host a picture-perfect wedding event. Snow-capped mountains, red rock buttes, rushing streams, pine forests and alpine meadows — the landscape really speaks to the promise of new beginnings. The Centennial State also has a booming economy and real estate market,…
sam
March 7, 2016
GeneralWeddings

A Look Back at our Favorite 2015 Weddings

There’s no doubt, we had the chance to take part in a lot of spectacular weddings in 2015. Here are four that really stand-out in our minds: Chic Mountain Ranch Wedding Tomlin-Dial Wedding, June 2015 Location: Flying Diamond Ranch, Steamboat Springs, estimated 500 guests This Ralph Lauren-inspired wedding was one…
sam
March 2, 2016
GeneralWeddings

Mountain, Contemporary or Ballroom: Which Colorado Bride Are You?

Designing the perfect wedding is all about finding an aesthetic that resonates with you, then letting that aesthetic carry over into every stunning detail of the ceremony and reception. Your wedding should be like a beautifully choreographed dance or a well-curated museum, where the parts work together flawlessly as a…
sam
February 22, 2016
GeneralWeddings

8 Wedding Planning Resources for DIY Couples

From homemade favors and centerpieces to a beautifully-styled candy display surrounding the cake, some couples take pride in executing some (or many) of their wedding details. These DIY’ers often have a clear vision and the creative know-how to pull it off. Many brides and grooms opt to take care of…
sam
February 15, 2016
GeneralWeddings

How to Avoid “Lazy Groom Syndrome”

You've seen the films. There's the bride-to-be, juggling multiple wedding planning tasks at once. She's making resort reservations, choosing the cake, finding the perfect dress, and going to a local antique mall to suss out the components of a centerpiece she saw featured in Brides Magazine. And where's the groom?…
sam
February 1, 2016
GeneralWeddings

The Definitive Guide to Colorado Wedding Publications

Whether you're just daydreaming about the ideal ceremony or starting to plan the details of your upcoming event, wedding magazines are an essential source of information and advice. And of course, what better way to plan a distinctly Colorado wedding than to get your inspiration from publications that spotlight local…
sam
January 18, 2016
GeneralWeddings

5 Wedding Trends for 2016

  This coming year, Colorado wedding trends can be summed up in a few words: intimate, clean and custom. While there is a continued focus on rustic and outdoor venues, the details are now sharper and more modern, giving an urban edge to the country vibe. Couples are also looking…
sam
January 11, 2016
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