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!

Surprise review from past clients

I love when I accidentally stumble upon nice words being said about me, by past clients. I just discovered Anne and John's review about me: "Katie did an amazing job of pulling together our wedding, it was so much more than we ever thought it would be! She is organized, detailed and takes the stress out of planning such a huge event! Katie also provided great vendor recommendations and saved us more than $2,000." and a 5 out of 5 star ranking.

Check out their complete review, including their words about the other vendors who participated. (Nature's Grace Design, KB Photography, Colorado Rose Cake Co, The DJ- Get Up and Dance, A Spice of Life Catering, Ryssby Church, Rembrandt Yard and Hotel Boulderado.)

http://www.weddingmapper.com/plan_wedding/co/denver/04j87e