Last Wedding of 2010

I had the pleasure of working with such a great couple. Alex and Aimee chose to get married at the Stanley Hotel......over Halloween Weekend. Here is a sneak peak of some of their photos. More to come....

http://www.stevezphotography.com/blog/aimee-and-alexs-haunted-wedding-at-the-stanley-hotel/

Why you should have a Wedding in the Mountains

A Mountain Wedding can be the perfect event for you and your fiance. As a destination wedding spot, Estes Park is home to over 2,000 weddings per year. Why you ask? Well, first off, let me start with the views. Rocky Mountain National Park is adjacent to Estes Park which offers you a 360 degree view no matter where you are in town.

If you have dreamed of having a wedding in the mountains, then you will be pleasantly surprised by what Estes Park has to offer. With your guests traveling far and wide for your big day, they are able to make a vacation out of it as well. Rocky Mountain National Park was voted #2 on Trip Advisor's Top 10 Adventure and Outdoor destinations in the World!!

Your Rocky Mountain Wedding should reflect you and your fiance and your wedding 'theme'. One way to do that is by venue selection. Estes Park offers many different types of venues, all which offer something a little bit different. From a small lodge for an elopement, or a grand wedding in a historic ballroom, there is something for everyone. With many local vendors, you can be sure that they are working together on your wedding -- even if you are miles away.

A Rocky Mountain Wedding can be the wedding of your dreams. Imagine a breathtaking view in an unforgettable setting. A weekend full of memories that you and your future husband will make with friends and family. Come to Estes Park and let us plan the wedding of your dreams!!

The Wedding Planner gets married!

All my wedding day dreams came true. I feel so blessed to have had such an amazing wedding experience. It's been 7 days since we got married and I am ready to do it all over again! It was just amazing. I had the pleasure of working with many of my colleagues from the Estes Park Wedding Association which was a blast. Our ceremony was set to be in a meadow near Rocky Mountain National Park. We had planned for no leaves on the trees being that it's so late in October. Wow, were we pleasantly surprised. The colors were at their peaks and the weather could not have been more perfect. I arrived in a 1967 pickup and walked down the aisle with both of my parents and music from Nobility Strings. Our officiant, Father Frank Gold gave the best ceremony I had ever heard. He even tied in a poem that Chris' mom had wrote before she passed. It was beautiful. We combined our love of nature and had a tree planting ceremony instead of a traditional unity candle. It felt amazing to give back and to know that we have something that will be growing because of us, but long after we are gone.

I was honored to have Nathan from Dreamtime Images shoot our wedding, and I can't get over how amazing the photos are. He even climbed 20 feet up an Aspen to get a shot of us! We then made our way back to Lakeshore Lodge where our guests were awaiting our arrival. What fun we had with a slideshow, and music provided by Matt from Amore Entertainment. My birch bark centerpieces that I worked so hard on were incorporated well with flowers from Nancy at Blooms Mountain Floral. Everyone danced the night away and enjoyed yummy mini desserts from Sweet Celebration. For our cake, we incorporated a swedish 'princess torte' being that we are both swedish. Marci from Colorado Rose Cake Company did an outstanding job on it!!

The wedding planning for me was totally different, being that it was my turn to be the bride. I had so much fun and I have to say every bit of planning was worth it. My husband and I wanted it to be a day that reflected who we are, and celebrate our families joining as one. It was a moment in ALL of our lives that we will never forget.

Erin and David - Dripping Springs Resort

Well it has been a very busy summer filled with great weddings and lots of LOVE. I had the pleasure to work with Erin and David on their wedding at the romantic Dripping Springs Resort. Erin lives out of the country so it was great to finally meet her and David just a few days before their wedding!! Here are some great pics from their day, from fabulous Nathan at Dreamtime Images. Also thanks to Kim from Kim and Company on the floral arrangements.

Just in: Wedding Wire Rated for 2010!

Estes Park Wedding and Event Planners is now WeddingWire Rated for 2010

Estes Park, Colorado July 8th, 2010- WeddingWire, the nation's leading site for wedding reviews, just announced that Estes Park Wedding and Event Planners is WeddingWire Rated 2010 for Wedding Planners. WeddingWire Rated is an annual award program for wedding professionals based on hundreds of thousands of recent wedding reviews.

WeddingWire Rated, the industry's first formalized review program, is the most recognized and trusted brand among engaged couples looking to locate wedding businesses. The award program recognizes wedding professionals across the country, like Estes Park Wedding and Event Planners, that have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to service.

Estes Park Wedding and Event Planners has several reviews on WeddingWire. These reviews have been written by past clients of Estes Park Wedding and Event Planners, and include detailed ratings and insightful descriptions of the newlyweds' experience. From quality of service to overall level of professionalism, these reviews showcase the high level of service newly engaged couples can expect from Estes Park Wedding and Event Planners.

"We are excited to unveil WeddingWire Rated, now in its fourth year, as a way to recognize wedding professionals for their commitment to service," said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire's CEO. "WeddingWire Rated allows wedding businesses to clearly differentiate themselves in their market, while providing engaged couples an easy way to find the best services for their wedding."

Estes Park Wedding and Event Planners would like to thank their past clients for sharing reviews of their weddings on WeddingWire. Reviews for Estes Park Wedding and Event Planners can be found across the entire WeddingWire Network, which includes WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee.

For more information, please visit Estes Park Wedding and Event Planners on WeddingWire at http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/estes-park-wedding-and-event-planners-estes-park/00108561afc77a34.html

Invitations and YOUR Wedding

One of the first things your guests will receive for their wedding is the invitation. Your invitation is really your wedding's 'first impression'. It will give your guests an idea of what to expect. So, this is your chance to create that feel. There are many great resources for your invitations and I won't go into all of them, except to say that do some research, look at lots of designs, and find one that fits what you are looking for. You can order all-inclusinve invitation suites where each piece (invite, response, table numbers, escort cards) all match each other. Or, there are great resources at your local craft store, or www.paper-source.com where you can DIY and save some money. For Nicole and Todd's wedding I'm planning this fall they chose to go with an actual wood invitation. This is my new favorite thing. The invitation is laser engraved into beetle kill wood which makes this an eco-friendly option. The RSVP and envelopes are coordinating wood veneer that can be written on. I love that each piece coordinates with the Tree symbol. They are taking that through their wedding with small tree magnets with their initials as part of their favors. Take a look below and check out this amazing product. www.stampworldonline.com

Hello Blogworld!

Okay, this is officially my first blog - ever!! Exciting and daunting all at the same time. I figure - hey, why not share my knowledge, life, and love for event planning to the rest of the world -- right?? I have a passion for creativity, music, accomplishing goals, and getting inspired. I do what I do because of these passions. I'm looking forward to blogging about weddings, creative resources, tips and how-to's, event planning, the mountains, DIY projects, and any other things that inspire me to write about! So bookmark me and check back frequently for new posts! I look forward to my new venture in this blog world and will hopefully peak your interest in my posts!!