Audrey Hepburn style wedding gowns

Check out these Audrey Hepburn look-a-likes for your classic wedding look.

From www.dressmakingdesign.co.uk

From www.johanna-hehir.com

From www.JCrew.com

From www.romonakeveza.com

Audrey Hepburn gown auction

Will you be one of the lucky select few to have the winning bid on one of the late Audrey Hepburn's designer gowns? The auction will take place on Dec. 8th in London and pieces are estimated to be sold for thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars. 50% of the auction's proceeds will go to the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund and UNICEF.



Gowns include a Givenchy black lace dress that Audrey wore in the 1966 film "How to Steal a Millionaire."

An ivory wedding gown that was made for Audrey to wear in her 1952 wedding which was called off.

A Givenchy Haute Couture white point d’esprit ball gown that Audrey wore in the 1956 movie, "Love in the Afternoon."

Stay tuned for our next post, modern day wedding gowns designed for the Hepburn loving bride.

According to The Wedding Report, the 2010 Color Trends are as follows:

-Most couples are choosing blues as their primary color theme
-Couples are looking for warm, bright, bold, and vibrate tones
-Couples that are using blues as their primary color first, want cool pastel blues
-13.6% of couples that are choosing blues as their primary color, look to pair with white

Contract Precious Moments Weddings and Events to create your perfect wedding theme!

Halloween Wedding

Calling all goblins and ghouls! If an October 31st wedding is what you are planning, we have some ideas that are right up your alley:

Start with this fall-inspired wedding invitation by weddingpaperdivas.com Add a custom Halloween stamp by zazzle.com and your guests are sure to know what to expect.

The bride can carry an orange-tinted bouquet like this one comprised of calla lillies, found on theknot.com

Have guests look for their place card pinned to these adorable mini pumpkins! Courtesy of theknot.com

Borrow this affordable and simple, Halloween-themed centerpiece idea by setting some card stock paper that spell out the word "boo" inside of tall glass cylinders. Image found on mermag.blogspot.com

Don't forget to incorporate pumpkins into your wedding, possibly by carving your monogram or new initials. Photo from theknot.com

Work your theme into your food. Mashed potato ghosts and black and orange details on the wedding cake, image from bridetide.blogspot.com

Trick or Treat! Before the end of the night, treat your guests to this smorgesboard of cookies, candies and other goodies! Courtesy of blissweddingsmarket.com

Wedding at Pines at Genesee

Lisa and Tim love the Colorado outdoors, so it was only fitting that they hold their vows nestled in the pine trees in our not too distant foothills of Golden, Colorado at the appropriately named Pines at Genesee. The ceremony, which was officiated over by Chris Mohr, from Foothill's Chapel, was held on the lower stone patio under a wooden arbor draped in luxurious pink satin. The couple participated in a sand ceremony and enjoyed a reading and song by close, personal friends.

Hot pink bridesmaids' bouquets by Plum Sage Floral, added a punch of color while Lisa's soft pink and ivory bouquet complimented her billowing strapless gown with pick ups. Charms holding photos of the bride's grandparents were attached to the wrapped stems, allowing their spirits to be present on that special day. Guests threw rose petals from custom made paper cones hung on aisle chairs stamped with the couple's repeated wedding design (a rose for the bride, whose maiden-name was "Rosebush.")

Following outdoor photos of the family and wedding party, guests moved inside or to the outdoor deck to enjoy hors d'ouvres and the couple's signature pink cocktail, "The Lovebird." Guests placed their cards and gifts in the gift wagon, before signing the couple's photo guestbook and finding their seats in the reception room which floor to celiling windows allowed the outside to be enjoyed in. Table decoration was kept simple with floating candles and strung orchids in cylinders, everything of course, in a shade of pink. The mother of the groom provided favor cones for each couple and a kid's bag, with small toys, snacks and craft items was placed at each child's place setting.

The three-tier cake, made by Das Meyer Bakery was cut into after dinner, then dancing ensued as fun was had by all. As always, Quality Mobile Sound made sure that guests were up and moving until the very end.

One highlight of the night, for the bride, was a song performed by her old sorority as they surrounded her on the dancefloor for this tradition. At the end of the evening, family and friends waited outside to watch the bride and groom depart by vintage automobile courtesy of Rich's Old Autos.

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A Pleasantly Purple Wedding

Martha Stewart Weddings quotes:
"Purple and power have always been linked. In ancient Rome, purple dyes made from mollusks were so rare only the very rich could afford them. Today, the lovely hue bedecks bouquets, dresses, decorations, and desserts, but it still maintains an aura of elegance and richness. For a classic look, pair a deep purple with blues and browns; for a modern edge, accent lavender with bright green or yellow. Either way, purple is sure to ignite the passion in you. "

Wedding color trends

The latest statistic from The Wedding Report states that couples are choosing cool colors over warm colors for their upcoming weddings. The most popular choices are listed in order: blues, purples, and greens.

In honor of these trends, my next few following posts will be inspiration collages, built around these colors.

Now an official Jim's Formal Wear dealer

I am happy to announce that Precious Moments Weddings and Events (also in conjunction with Blushing Bride in Windsor,) is now offering tux rentals and attire for purchase through Jim's Formal Wear. Details on my website: http://pmweddingsandevents.com/Attire.html Stop by my display at Blushing Bride and look through the complete catalog of wedding tuxes, prom attire, destination wedding attire, Quinceanera attire and business suits. Contact me to schedule a personal consultation and to have your wedding party measured.

Don't forget to check out Jim's Formal Wear and Blushing Bride at my "Wedding Show, Bridal Brunch and Fashion Show presented by Go2Wed" at The Fountains of Loveland on September 6th!

Summer Colors

Who wouldn't adore any piece of jewelry in that light blue box with a crisp, white ribbon from Tiffany's? This summer color trend uses that pale blue paired with some soft, butter yellows and citrus orange on a background of heavenly white. Less is more with this simplistic palatte, adding most of the punches of color through florals. Choose a vintage look, Letterpress invite, tied with white satin ribbon. For a shabby chic look, mix and match different patterns of china, tea pots and vases. In your bouquet and centerpieces, you many choose roses, daffodils, irises and lillies. Of course, as your guests depart, leave them with a touch of Tiffany's, with a small. light blue, Italian favor box filled with jordan almonds, wrapped up in a white bow.

Part 2: Wedding Planner's FAM to Beaver Creek/Aspen

On day two, we went to one more local venue, Vista at Arrowhead , a beautiful country club with views of the greens.

Then began the trek up to Aspen, via Colorado Mountain Express. On our way, we stopped for lunch in Wolcott at a the rustic 4 Eagle Ranch with gorgeous views. Tom and Tess treated us with the best chili I have ever tasted before we toured their indoor and outdoor event spaces. With over 60 horses and a tame buffolo, they so dearly named "Reject," this was truley an authentic western venue.

Sarah Reynolds, sreynolds@hjerome.com , took us to The historic Hotel Jerome, in Aspen, this year celebrating its 120th year. Cocktails in the grand ballroom with some fabulous vendors, including Halcyon Productions and Robin Proctor, were followed by a multi-course dinner in the library. I was deeply impressed by the chef who managed to whip up and entirely different, gluten -free, menu for a fellow guest at the last minute.

More drinks followed at The J-Bar as we hoped to catch a glimpse at a frequenting celebrity.

Beaver Creek and Aspen Wedding Planners FAM Weekend

Thanks to the Rock Resorts team at Beaver Creek's Osprey and Aspen's Hotel Jerome for hosting the Wedding Planner's FAM weekend! There's so much to re-cap, I will be highlighting different aspects of our tours over the weekend, in numerous blog posts. Please stay tuned to hear about all that these mountain cities have to offer in the way of Colorado destination weddings.

Here is where we stayed the first night:

The Osprey at Beaver Creek

The hotel is located in close proximity of The Chapel at Beaver Creek, available for non-denominational wedding ceremonies.

For dinner we traveled to Saddle Ridge and received an informative tour of all of its historic, Old West artifacts. We talked with the staff and viewed photo albums of Beaver Creek's other wedding venues, Allie's Cabin and Beano's Cabin

Our breakfast awaited us the following morning in the Osprey's Peregrine Room.

Please contact my friend Tommy Geary for more information on group sales at The Osprey Hotel at Beaver Creek.

Free brunch and fashion show for brides!

I am happy to be busy organizing Go2Wed.com 's first Bridal Brunch and Fashion Show. Hope to see all of you brides there! Vendors, contact me quickly to learn how to be a part of it!

Red, White and Blue

In honor of Memorial Day this week, and you July 4th brides, here is a red, white and blue inspirational collage:

Historic Stanley Hotel Wedding

This is the story of my first Stanley Wedding:

Although the weather did not choose to cooperate at The Stanley Hotel, and we ended up moving the ceremony indoors, it was still a beautiful view for the wedding, overlooking the Estes Park mountains and blossoming cherry tree.

Ellen Cara Floral stayed and helped set up the lovely jewel-toned centerpieces until right up until the beginning of the ceremony, which was held in the MacGreggor Ballroom.

Patty and Jeff's beautiful ceremony, which was officiated over by Cris Chrisfield, of Longmont, included vows to all of the bride and groom's girls (including the youngest two, 5 year olds a mere 2 months apart,) giving of bibles, communion and a unity sand ceremony. The violinist and cellist from Orelia String Quartet provided the lovely musical accompaniment.

As the bride and groom had formal photographs taken by Ashly Davis Photography, guests filed into the cocktail reception,where they signed the bride's custom made guestbook and kids found their personalized "kids kits," filled with coloring books, stickers, snacks and bubbles, made by a guest.

After some mingling, guests found their seats in the Pinon/Billiard Room.

Toasts were made from the head table, including one from the bride's eldest daughter (age 11.)

A variety of cheescakes were served, prepared by the Stanley Hotel, at the dessert buffet.

By the end of the evening, everyone was tuckered out, but mostly excited to see these two wonderful people and beautiful families, join into one. I am glad that they allowed me to share in their special day!