For those of you who don't know, David Tutera is the most famous person in the wedding and event industry, and I've been watching him on TV since forever! He was at the Wedding MBA convention in Vegas, and he told us about his new passion, The David Tutera Symposium...... The David Tutera Symposium is an exclusive convention in ...
Venue Coordinator Vs. Wedding Planner
I'm a wedding planer, and I get this question a lot, " Do I need a wedding planner if our venue already provides one?" Yes you do! Your venue doesn't provide a planner. They provide a coordinator that will handle the venue only. The best weddings I've ever been to have had both a wedding planner and a venue coordinator. We work really well ...
Pros & Cons of Doing a First Look Wedding Photo
Photo credit: Van Buren Photography Whether or not to do a first look is sometimes a tough decision. Most of our clients do it, but as a planner I support either choice because with a well planned out timeline, and a good photographer, everything's going to be great either way! In my professional opinion here are the pros and cons of the ...
22 First Dance Song Ideas, from our Real Colorado Mountain Weddings
Photo Credit: Gillespie Photography As a wedding planner I'm always asked for suggestions for the first dance, father daughter dance, mother son dance, etc.... Honestly, I rarely hear the same song played twice! Our couples usually choose their favorite love song as a couple, the love song of the year, Any sweet song that goes well with ...
Pantone’s 2019 Color of The Year is Living Coral! How our Vail, CO couples crushed the color trend
Coral has always been one of my favorite colors, and I love when it's in style! I'm excited about Pantone's 2019 pick for color of the year! Bring on the coral weddings! Beaver Creek, CO PHOTOGRAPHY: Tunberg Creative HAIR & MAKEUP: Weemala FLORALS: Newberry Brothers Venue: The Beaver Creek Chapel Red Cliff, ...
TREND ALERT: Furry Flower Girls and Ring Bearers
If you're planning on bringing your fur baby with you to your destination wedding, I highly suggest you start training them to be your ring bearer or flower girl! Especially if you're having a Colorado Mountain Wedding. We are super dog friendly here! You'll need the following... A cute outfit or floral colar for your furry friend to ...
Jewish Wedding Terms
Growing up Catholic I had a lot to learn about Jewish weddings when I started Party Girl Events. I quickly realized there are so many differences! Now About 25% of my Vail weddings are Jewish, and in partnership with B'nai Vail, I offer specific Jewish wedding services. I put together this glossary of Jewish wedding terms to ...
Wedding Timeline: Tips for a Day that’s Successful not Stressful
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 ...
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 ...
