Inspiration from Anna Be Five {part IV}

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Anna Be {LISTmember}, a bridal boutique in Denver, turned FIVE and threw a fabulous party to celebrate!

It was one of the best parties I have been to in a long time. With over 400 guests, 8 decor vignettes, delicious food, silent auctions, a band that rocked the house, it was hard to soak it all in.

Eight Colorado wedding planners designed vignettes around the event space.  Here is our fourth vignette feature by Love this Day Events  {LISTmember}.

All the photos in these vignettes are by Jenna Walker Photographers {LISTmember}, Angie Wilson Photography and Michele Hart Photography.

This Inspiration Vignette brought to you by: Love this Day Events {LISTmember}, Cori Cook Floral {LISTmember}, Teacup and A Vintage Affair

Interview with love this day events:

1. How did you come up with your inspiration board?
Inspired by the initial board and assigned the color gold, I found an old Vogue photoshoot that was inspired by The Great Gatsby.  I fell in love with it and ran with that . . .

2. What was your favorite part of your vignette?
My team Cori Cook Floral, Teacup and A Vintage Affair - definitely. It is inspiring to work with wonderful people.  And I loved the giant ostrich feather piece that I made.

3. How could this vignette translate to a bride’s wedding?
We could make this a delicious Hampton’s Summer Great Gatsby wedding in a heartbeat. I think that every piece was absolutely attainable and could be created in the real world.

4. Describe your vignette in three words. Gold, Feathers and Fun

5. Given the constraints of space your vignette was only a piece of a wedding, name one other element you would add if you weren’t limited by space or budget?
I would have added  – a white vintage couch – definitely :)

6. Aside from Mile High Station, name one location in Colorado where you would love to execute a wedding with your vignette’s style? I would LOVE to do this on a mountain ranch — maybe T Lazy 7 in Aspen {LISTmember} or Devils Thumb in Tabernash.

Hitched in the Mountains

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It was only natural that Sarah and Eric tied the knot at The Wild Basin Lodge’s meadow ceremony site overlooking Longs Peak and Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park; the St. Louis couple share a love of nature, hiking with their dogs, St. Louis’ Forest Park, and being outside in Colorado’s Rockies. Eric even proposed to his bride during a private and romantic hike through Alberta Falls in The Rocky Mountain National Park. In fact, the couple was able to integrate several aspects of nature into their beautiful ceremony and
reception, which occurred at The Wild Basin Lodge near Estes Park last summer. The couple donated wildflower seeds to the venue after their ceremony, the bride’s sister made a “guest book” by painting tree branches on a canvas that the guests “signed” by adding their fingerprint in green ink to look like leaves on a family tree, and the bride’s father and uncles created a charming sign out of recycled wood to direct guests to the ceremony and reception.

Along with utilizing the services of local wedding professionals Floral Designs of Europe for bouquets and boutonnieres, Ashley Davis Photography ,and A DJ For Hire, the couple’s family and friends added gorgeous touches to the stunning mountain venue. The bride’s friend, Annie, made the two-tiered wedding cake in St. Louis. She then delicately transported the creation on the plane to the wedding venue and added polka dot decorations once she arrived in Colorado. The groom’s childhood pastor from Rockford, Illinois traveled to deliver a touching ceremony sermon to the couple and their guests. Family and friends added handmade floral arrangements of daisies, aster, and greens to mason jars lining the ceremony aisle and reception tables. The bride also utilized the services of her favorite Loveland hairstylist, to whom she has been going since the age of 5!

Sarah looked radiant in her strapless Demetrios Bridal gown, gold ceremony earrings from Stella and Dot, and a Forever 21bracelet. Eric, the groomsmen, the fathers of the bride and groom, and the bride’s brother and grandfather wore charcoal grey suits from Jos A. Bank along with cerulean blue ties by Ralph Lauren. The bridesmaids and flower girls wore cerulean blue dresses from David’s Bridal and glittery gold heels from DSW.

Since Sarah and Eric are busy attorneys based in St. Louis, they were thrilled to have found The Wild Basin Lodge because the staff assisted with almost every aspect of the planning process remotely. Said the nature-loving couple about their venue, “What a wonderful day and what a wonderful place; we couldn’t be happier!” When asked what advice she would give to brides in the planning stages of their own wedding, easy-going bride Sarah recommended that brides remember the joy of planning and marrying the person you love, “If the stress is pervasive in a detail, don’t do it; make your wedding something that embodies what makes you and your fiancé most happy.”

 

Ceremony/Caterer/Reception Venue: Wild Basin Lodge {LISTmember}
Florist: Floral Designs of Europe
Photography: Ashley Davis Photography
Reception Music: DJ Mike Randleman from A DJ For Hire
Bridal Gown: Demetrios Bride
Bridesmaid/flower girl gowns: David’s Bridal
Bridesmaid footwear: DSW
Bridal Jewels: Forever 21 and Stella and Dot
Men’s attire: Jos A. Bank and Ralph Lauren

 

Portraits for The Wedding Pink

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COUTUREcolorado is a proud sponsor of THE WEDDING PINK.

The Wedding Pink is an annual, heartfelt wedding giveaway package presented to a couple whose lives have been recently touched by breast cancer. Cheryl Ungar, the founder of The Wedding Pink, is a 20-year breast cancer survivor and a wedding photographer. In addition to Cheryl donating her own wedding photography services, she has put together an extraordinary team of some of Colorado’s top wedding vendors — all of whom have generously agreed to donate their services and products to ensure The Wedding Pink is a spectacular event for one very special couple.

The Wedding Pink will be held in a different town each year in Colorado; however, as long as you meet our submission criteria you may live anywhere in the country and still submit your story. This is an opportunity for one deserving couple to be awarded a dream wedding nearly cost free and valued at over $30,000.

The first annual Wedding Pink was held in April 2011 at Mile High Station in Denver, Colorado. The Wedding Pink – 2012 is scheduled for May 17 at SaddleRidge in world-class Beaver Creek, Colorado. We have an amazing team of vendors lined up for the 2012 Wedding Pink. If you would like to learn more about Roxanne and Joseph, the recipients of The Wedding Pink – 2012, you may read their story here. The location for The Wedding Pink – 2013 will be announced this Spring.

Portrait Commissions:

The Wedding Pink is now accepting a limited number of portrait commissions with all proceeds benefiting The Wedding Pink. For a minimum donation of $500 (a portion is tax deductible) the commissions include:

  • 1 – 2 hour portrait sitting
  • Approximately 20 high-resolution photographic images on DVD with printing rights
  • Online web gallery with print ordering capabilities

PINK PORTRAITS for breast cancer patients and survivors:

If you are currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer or if you are a recent survivor (treatment finished within the last 12 months), The Wedding Pink would graciously like to offer the portrait session complimentary. One day a month, they will schedule appointments for the complimentary sessions on a first come, first served basis.

Furthermore, The Wedding Pink has teamed with Natosha Cooke of Natosha Cooke MakeUp Artistry {LISTmember} who has offered to provide makeup services at no charge.

All three portrait sittings for Thursday, Feb. 23 have been filled. Their next available day for portraits is Thursday, March 22 and currently there are 3 slots available. If you are interested in the complimentary portrait sitting, please call or email through the contact form.

Love in Colorado Springs

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LOVE in colorado springs

Notes from the photographer: Jared & Lindsay are a gorgeous couple whom I am also privileged to say are my brother & soon to be sister-in-law. They have been friends for years and on their 1 year anniversary this fall, became engaged in the gorgeous Colorado mountains. They wanted their session to be relaxing, fun, and showcase exactly who they are, so they chose the Mining Museum in Colorado Springs. Golden fields, bright red barns, and a gorgeous sunset made this session absolutely perfect and brought out the best in both of them!

Photography by Allison Easterling

Cowboy Chic

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a COWBOY CHIC wedding on a horse farm

Word from the Groom, Matt: I loved that our entire wedding party was in cowboy boots. I loved the job that Meghan did on the little touches such as the subtlety of the flowers (never thought I’d say that!) and the mason jars that people were drinking out of. I also loved the koozies Meghan designed for our wedding. I loved the man-cave at Crooked Willow Farms where my groomsmen were able to relax and hang out prior to the wedding. Lastly, I LOVED Lola’s Loft. It was such a classic place to have our reception/dance party. So unique.

Words from the Bride, Meghan: One of my favorite elements of the wedding was the locket my mom had made for my bouquet. She had a picture of my parents, Matt’s dad and late mother, Matt’s dad and mother, and Matt and I. I also loved the photo booth in an old horse stall. The pictures were hilarious! Oh, how could I forget staying in the bridal house on the property! There was not a better way to wake up on the wedding day. Matt: The moments I’ll remember most: 1) My big brother, Mike, helping to straighten my tie when we were getting ready. It seemed so fitting. 2) Reading a card from my late mother, Kay, that she had written to my grandparents on their anniversary. The card talked about what she had learned from them, and the example they had set for her in terms of how to maintain a strong, loving, and committed marriage. 3) I’ll never forget the way Meghan took my breath away when I first saw her in her dress that day. It still leaves me speechless. Meghan: The moments I will never forget: 1) The look on Matt’s face when we did our “first look” for pictures. It was priceless. 2) My mom and I took a walk the morning of the wedding. It was so peaceful and we had the most amazing conversation. 3) Dancing with the girls in the bridal suite right before I walked down the aisle. My sister took me aside and said some inspiring words… I knew I was ready to go!

Event Planner:  Colorado Wedding Company
Floral Designer:  Delilah’s of Denver
Reception Venue:  Crooked Willow Farms
Makeup Artist:  Hooked On Beauty
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Colorado Luxury

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a COLORADO LUXURY style shoot. I love it. It is cozy and chic!

Venue: The Club at Pradera - Parker, Colorado
Rentals: Illuminations Design Studio 
Florals: Swank Stems
Cake: Intricate Icings {LISTmember}
Paper Products: Papery Willow
Shawls: Splendor for your Guest
Chocolate: Sweet Nothings Chocolate Company
Photography: Jensen Sutta

 

Save the Dates

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When planning your wedding, it is always a good idea to make your guests aware of your wedding date well ahead of time so they can make the necessary arrangements to be there. I recommend sending out save-the-date at least 6 to 8 months in advance of your wedding, which will help to ensure a good turnout on your big day.

Save-the-dates can come in several forms. You can send out physical cards or magnets or, you can save time and money by sending out save-the-date ecards. For added convenience, you can even include a clickable link directly to your wedding website on your save-the-date ecard so your guests don’t have to physically enter your website URL into the browser address field. And, because ecards are electronic, they are also good for the environment!

If you make note of your wedding website address on your physical save-the-date or ecard, you can direct your guests to the site for more information. Doing so will not only make your guests aware of your wedding website and where to go to learn more about your wedding plans, your recommendations and where to go for future updates, but it will also prevent you from having to personally field calls or emails about where to stay, what to do or where you’re registered because all of that information will most likely already be available on your wedding website – if you choose to include it.

If at all possible, try to create a cohesive look across each of your wedding elements by coordinating the look of your save-the-date with your wedding colors and/or wedding website design. This will allow you to set the tone for the rest of your wedding from the first introduction.

Check out Wedding Window for your wedding website. They have a lot of great templates to match your style and them.

Rustic Chic in Vail

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a RUSTIC CHIC wedding in vail, colorado

Notes from the Bride: When planning the wedding, Jonathan and I have the same taste, so that was in the bag. I love the vintage and rustic feel so that is what we went with. My creative mother and I put ourselves to the test and almost did all DIY decorations. To the paper flower centerpieces to the arch we stood under when taking our vows, we made ourselves. It made everything so much more special and personal. The most difficult thing about the wedding theme was picking the colors… so I didn’t! I couldn’t just pick two colors and an accent, there were just too many palettes I simply picked an all natural color palette… if you could find the color in the mountains, it was probably in our wedding colors! We did splashes of coral which really brought everything together. I told Jonathan to pick any color out of the bridesmaids dresses for his tie color… and he picked the lime green (which made me nervous). Lime green and a natural palette? I was a little worried, but I couldn’t take back what I said! I think it turned out perfect though.

It was a beautiful day. I couldn’t ask for more. We had a gorgeous back drop of Gore Range that framed our ceremony, beautiful clouds and no rain! We picked a vitamin string quartet song to walk down the aisle to (guardian angel by red jumpsuit apparatus) and then our favorite praise songs throughout the ceremony. Cori Cook, my friend and florist, arranged the most beautiful flowers for the ceremony. I walked down a rose petalisle with organic arrangements in mason jars hanging on shepherds hooks and beautiful cascading arrangements applied to the aspen tree arch. It made for a beautiful setting. Our photographers, Michele and Mark of IN Photography, captured every moment dear to us. They are an amazing duo and incredibly awesome to work with! Our reception was inside of Larkspur Restaurant (they are an exceptional team) at the base of Golden Peak in Vail. They did an amazing job. The restaurant also made our cake. We went for a more organic looking cake with exposed layers of zucchini cake. We really tried to make everything look very homie and comfy. I wanted everything to look like Anthropologie! All the stationary was done by me! I am a graphic designer so I had so many ideas running through my head for these details. We went with a bark embossed paper and a whimsical font for the stationary. Everything was very Rustic Chic (my new term). It was everything we imagined and more.

At the end of the day, I was married to my bestest friend in the whole wide world and surrounded by LOVE. And that in itself made everything even more beautiful. That is all that really counts.

Photographer/Photo Booth: IN Photography
Florist: Cori Cook {LISTmember}
Personals and ceremony/centerpieces: DIY
Location/Caterer/Cake: Larkspur Restaurant
DJ: A Music Plus
Rentals: Alpine Party Rental