Wednesday, July 22, 2009

The complete bridal look

Have you ever wondered how all those celebrity weddings look so put together? Well, I'm going to let you in on the secret! They use an Image Expert, and guess what?!? I've found one locally, or she found me...anyway, I'm so excited to share this.

Keri Blair at www.keriblair.com is an Image Expert. What does this have to do with weddings? Keri will do an initial appointment with you to learn all about your tastes, what your idea for your wedding dress is then go to work and find it. She saves you, the bride, many hours of searching by doing it for you then going with you to try on dresses she's pre-selected. Not only does she do the bride's dress, but will also recommend styles etc. for the entire wedding party, yes, men included, flower girls, MOB and MOG too. She will help select the perfect dress and accessories, right down to the shoes. Her goal is to make sure the entire wedding party looks like they belong together.

By utilizing her services, when your wedding party processes down the aisle, you will look totally put together.

Keri works hand in hand with me as a coordinator, as she helps you with attire, while I still am there to help you with everything else. I'm still happy to go with you when you try dresses.

As for her charges, she will work with each bride individually either on a consulting basis or put together a package for you. This way, she can be as objective, as I am, when it comes to the dress shopping. She utilizes all the shops and works hard to find your dream dress.

Check out her website www.keriblair.com or email her at keri@keriblair.com or 303-575-1606. She works with clients all over the country and can do a lot via the internet.

Don't forget that you still need a coordinator! Give me a call at 303-779-0395 or email me at tanya@weddingsbytanya.com. My dates are starting to fill for next year and as a reminder, I limit the number of weddings I do.

Stay cool and enjoy the rest of July!

Friday, July 10, 2009

Bartering for Wedding Venue

What bride and groom doesn't want to have the perfect venue for their wedding day? How many venues have you looked at only to learn that it will cost most of your budget! I've just learned that Wild Basin Lodge in Estes Park is more than willing to barter with couples! What a concept. Just think, you can have your wedding at one of the top, romantic, secluded, romantic spots for bartering!

Wild Basin Lodge has won numerous awards including the Knot's top award for venues. Estes Park is only a little over an hour drive from Denver, a charming village with lots of shopping, horseback riding, fishing, hiking and the gateway to the Rocky Mountain National Park.

This venue can handle from 2 to 200 guests. There's some beautiful places along the creek if you'd like to do a planned elopement!

Check them out at www.wildbasinlodge.com or contact me at tanya@weddingsbytanya.com for more information.

Monday, July 6, 2009

2010 Weddings - Start Your Planning!!!

It's hard to believe that it's July already! School will be starting in about 6 weeks in some areas.

Brides are planning their 2010 weddings. It's not to soon to start booking your vendors to be sure you have the team together you want. To have a successful event you need to have a great team. How do you assemble this team?

1) Start with a good wedding coordinator (We have the information that will help make your selection process much easier.)
2) Define what is most important to you. This is where you want to channel more of your budget.
3) Start meeting with the vendors. Try to limit yourself to three in each category as it will make your interview process much more manageable.
4) Once you've made your decision, get your contract signed, then you can start working on the details.
5) Allow your coordinator to do the job you've hired them to do. This makes your planning go much smoother, and you will enjoy it more. This doesn't mean they should take over! It's still your wedding.
6) Sit back on your wedding day and just enjoy the moment!

If you are dreaming of a mountain resort wedding, this is the time to book. Don't rule out some of the beautiful ranches. You can do anything from a casual to elaborate wedding at these. Some offer cabins for extended stays, some are very exclusive. If coming to Colorado for a destination wedding, these can offer a truly Colorado experience from a mountain backdrop to Colorado wines.

Need more information about wedding planning? Contact me at tanya@weddingsbytanya.com. I'm happy to travel to you anywhere in the world, or help you plan locally!