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 ...
Top Reasons to Hire Vail Vendors
As an event planner a big part of my job is to recommend and select the best vendors for my clients, especially since most of my clients don’t live in Vail. In my opinion this is the most important step in event planning. With such a huge wedding and event industry we have the best vendors to choose from! Vail is also a unique area, so it’s ...
Wearable Floral Accessories
Over the past two years floral headbands and crowns have been extremely popular! This year more brides are choosing floral accessories such as Bracelets, rings, necklaces, belts, and even garters! Head bands are still going strong, but they’re a little smaller now. I love this trend! Floral accessories are a modern alternative ...
Beauty on a Budget for Vail Brides
I recently attended a wedding expo, and I ended up winning a $25 gift certificate and makeup consultation from Mary Kay Consultant, Michelle Cahill, in Vail! I’ve never used the products, but my grandmother used to, so I honestly thought Mary Kay was a makeup catalog targeted for older women. I was wrong! Mary Kay is cool, and I'm a ...
