1. Make sure the Schedule is Not Too Tight A jam-packed timeline will cause unnecessary stress, no doubt! Leave some cushion time just in case you need it. Remember, in Vail the weather and terrain can be a little treacherous even in July, so make sure you give yourself plenty of time to get from point A to point B. 2. Schedule Plenty of Time ...
Wedding Budget: Tips for your Venue and Menu
Now that winter is winding down, and off-season is approaching in the The Vail Valley it’s time for final tastings and menu planning. Before I was a wedding planner, I was a food and beverage manager/venue coordinator for many upscale hotels and resorts, so I consider myself and expert on this topic! Here are some of my favorite money saving ...
Zino Ristorante
Being inspired is one of the most amazing feelings, especially when you are an event planner, and that exact thing happened to me the other day, when I found what I think is such an amazing venue for a rehearsal dinner or even a reception for your wedding. I was on a date with my boyfriend the other night, and we ended up at Zino in Edwards, ...
Why Colorado Brides are Cheersing to Craft Beers and not Champagne
Don't get me wrong champagne is always my go to drink for any "type" of celebration, if it's facing the Monday of all Monday's, or a birthday dinner with your best friends, but it's time for a change and it's time to incorporate your favorite beers! How to incorporate your soon to be husbands Craft Beer. Most soon to ...
Camp Hale Weddings and Groups
Gillespie Photography I learned about Camp Hale a year ago when I met KT Bell, who was the Sales and Marketing Manager, at my CWEP course. I knew Camp Hale was an extension of Nova Guides, but I was surprised to hear that it was also a wedding and event venue. When KT brought me there for a site tour I was absolutely blown away! What a hidden ...
Food! by Marc
This month's creative spotlight is on Food by Marc. They are an awesome caterer, and every time I talk to them I hear about something new and different they are doing! I recently met with Ann Sutherland, Catering Sales Manager at Food by Marc, and here are some of the highlights!! Party Girl: How many guests can you accommodate? Ann : We can do ...
First Wedding Ceremony at Gondola One in Vail
Colorado Visions Photography On Aug. 6, 2015 Meg and Avi Levine were the first couple to get married at Gondola One, and I was their lucky wedding planner! I love this ceremony location because it's right in the heart of Vail! Meg and Avi's rehearsal dinner was on top of the mountain at The 10th, and their reception was in the village at The ...
DIY Place Cards
Most wedding and event venues require place cards to be provided if there is more than one entree choice. I created these cute ones for the wedding I had last weekend. Everyone really liked them, and they were so fun and easy to make! Here's what you'll need.... Place Cards ( I got mine from Michael's) Stamps A ...
Wedding Day Emergency Kit
A wedding day emergency kit , AKA an Oh Sh*t kit, is a cute and fun idea for any bridesmaid or wedding planner to create for the bride! When creating your kit remember to Make it Cute, Make it Light, and Make it Useful! Eliminate items that may already be in the room where the bridal party is getting ready. Bring the kit to the ...
Top Wedding Trends from David Tutera’s, “Your Wedding Experience”
I recently had the privilege to work at David Tutera’s, “Your Wedding Experience” wedding show in Atlanta. All of Atlanta’s best vendors were under one roof showcasing their products and services. Even Cake Boss Buddy Valastro was there! There were presentations by experts sharing tips and trends, and a fabulous fashion show featuring The David ...
