HAPPY NEW YEAR! Looking for 2012!

2011 is almost behind us and 2012 is right in front. What will it hold is the question everyone is asking.

2012 is going to be a wonderful year for weddings. Many couples got engaged over the holidays and are looking forward to starting their lives together as husband and wife.

Some of you may be wondering what trends are showing up:

1) White weddings - everything is white including flowers, attendants attire, mothers' dresses and even guests can be asked to wear white.
2) Colors - The rich jewel tones are being included in the flowers
3) Smaller guest lists- Couples are choosing to include only those family and friends who really mean a lot to them.
4) Formal weddings - Black tie is back in vogue.
5) Destination weddings - Couples are choosing beautiful, romantic spots like the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, Cancun, Mexico, Italy for their weddings. This way they keep the guest list small, if any. (I'm doing a lot of "Planned Elopements" which includes setting up spa dates, a special romantic lunch/dinner for the couple, performing the ceremony etc. This also allows the couple to stay in a beautiful resort for their honeymoon.)
6) Hiring a wedding coordinator - Couples, and especially brides' mothers are finding they can actually enjoy the planning and the wedding by turning the details and stress over to a coordinator.
7) Pets - if it's possible to include a special pet do! Just be sure to have a handler take over the animal after their job is done.

These are just a few of the trends for 2012. What are your ideas, thoughts, dreams and desires for your wedding day? Bring them to Weddings, Etc. LLC and we'll help make it happen. www.weddingsbytanya.com.

On another note - Weddings, Etc. LLC is expanding to Houston, TX! Look for the formal announcement coming soon!

Wishing everyone a Very Happy and Safe New Year!

Fall Happenings - New Trends

HAPPY FALL!

It's been a while since I've written, but a lot has happened.

I attended Wedding MBA in Las Vegas. This was a wonderful, exciting convention with many excellent speakers. Everything that we learned will help us give our clients the best service utilizing the latest in technology.

Kathy Ireland was a featured speaker. What an inspiration she is and such a "touchable" personality.

Trends for next year are white weddings. Everything from the attendants attire to the flowers are white. To go the other direction, use rich vibrant colors, such as the jewel tones. Weddings are getting back to more formal, black tie affairs, more intimate. Excitement, fun and maybe something a bit different, are the order of the day. Don't be afraid to enlist the services of a school choir, a magician, set up a Las Vegas room, and don't forget the photo booth! My advice is let your guests wanting more! You'll all have fun and wonderful memories of a very special day.

My "Planned Elopements" are becoming more popular. Couples who don't want the fuss of a full wedding, but still want a meaningful, romantic wedding, other than just signing on the dotted line at the county clerk's office, allow me to help them arrange a romantic stay at one of the mountain resorts or fabulous hotels in downtown Denver. Want a sunset ceremony? Take a look at what I did at Daniel's Park.

In September I did an elopement in Black Hawk, Colorado, at the Ameristar Hotel and Casino. We actually went up the hill about a quarter of mile and down into a grove of aspen trees. Makeup and hair was done by Leslie Snyder of www.lesliesarts.com and photography was done by Ken Miller www.kenmillerphotography.com.

Also in September I had the opportunity to do a wedding for a wonderful couple. The ceremony was in their back yard, and the reception was held at the DTC Hyatt. Decor was done, beautifully by Design Works. Jessie is a wonder to work with. The fabulous cake was done by Elegant Bakery, www.elegantbakery.com and was gluten free. (There wasn't a crumb left!) This bride also did something outstanding. She wrote and sang (via CD) the song for their first dance. It was written specifically for her groom! You can look for her CD at some point on the shelves! (Justine Wasserman-Thomas).

Currently, I'm working on an elopement to be in Breckenridge in December. As a reminder, I am available to travel, so can assist with any destination wedding anywhere in the world.

Have a Happy Fall, HAPPY HALLOWEEN everyone!

Wedding MBA

I had the opportunity to attend the Wedding MBA in Las Vegas. This was one of the most worth while conventions I've ever attended.

The speakers were outstanding and gave lots to think about and new goals to meet. Some of the speakers, that stood out to me were:

John Goolsby of Godfather Films. www.GodfatherFilms.com

Kathy Ireland who gave one of the most inspirational and motivating presentations.

Alan Berg, arthur of "If your website was an employee would you fire it?"

Sasha Souza

The top wedding publications/websites were represented. The Knot, Wedding Wire, Martha Stewart Wedding Magazine, just to list a few.

Any wedding vendors who haven't experienced this should. It's worth the time and investment.

One of my goals is to take my course The Art of Wedding Coordination national and international. This course is for anyone wanting to hone their skills or who want to learn how to be a wedding/event coordinator. Information is available on my website www.weddingsbytanya.com.

Planned Elopements in Colorado

There's a lot to be said for eloping, especially if it's "planned". One of the many services I offer is "Planned Elopements"(c). What is a "Planned Elopement"? This is where you call or email me with your date, what you want and I take it from there.

Perhaps you'd like to start your day with a massage in the spa, I can help book this. While you are doing this, your groom would like to have a fly fishing lesson or go golfing, I can arrange this as well.

I can assist with , photographer, videographer and anything else you'd like to include.

If you'd like your make up and hair done, I will recommend a professional makeup/hair artist to come to you so you'll look your stunning best for your wedding.

Jenn and Jim came to Colorado from Birmingham, AL. They specifically wanted a sunset wedding with mountains in the background.

Credit

Flowers - Encore Style (Kirsten Rodriguez), http://www.encorestyleinc.com/ for the beautiful bouquet and boutonniere of red roses;

Photography by Ken Miller http://www.kenmillerphotography.com/
Town car furnished by A Advantage Limousine http://www.limoucinedenver.com/

You can find out more from my website www.WeddingsbyTanya.com or email me at Tanya@WeddingsbyTanya.com or tporterweddsetc@hotmail.com.

Happy Planning!

Even though you've chosen to get married, with just the two of you (or a couple of friends) this is your wedding day and it should be special and full of good memories.

Colorado wedding license info

HAPPY 4th of JULY! As we remember the founding our our Country and give thanks for all the freedoms we enjoy, I'm wishing you a safe and fun day!

Now, you can do your Colorado marriage license application on line. This is for Arapahoe County so you just need to insert the county you want to apply to:

www.co.arapahoe.co.us

Then when you arrive at the County Clerk's office, all you need to do is show your ID, pay your $30 (cash) sign and you are ready to go. It will save a lot of time, especially if you are out of town, state or country.

Certified Copies -

To request certified copies the cost is $1.25 per copy and $2.00 handling fee
Go to the on-line tools.
Do a Legal Document search
Accept the disclaimer
Go to the empty fields and type in the groom's last name then first name

There's a list of where you need to change your name in my book WEDDING PLANNING GUIDE, A Bride's Workbook (c). (This can be purchased through www.weddingsbytanya.com.)

I just did a beautiful elopement, at sunset, at Daniel's Park just outside of Denver. Pictures will follow.

Have a safe and wonderful 4th!

On October 16, 2010, I did a wedding in downtown Denver, The Catholic Ceremony took place at Holy Ghost Catholic Church and the Jewish Ceremony at the Ritz Carlton, where the reception was held.

Flowers were by Delilah's, Special lighting by JS, DJ - A Music Plus, Antique Rolls - Ambassador Limousine.

Mountain Thunder wedding Oct. 10, 2010

This wedding was at Mountain Thunder Lodge. The cake was by Elegant Bakery, http://www.elegantbakery.com/ , the flowers by Bella Fiori, http://www.bellafiori-events.com/ , hair and make up was done by Leslie Snyder, http://www.lesliesarts.com/ , the balloon/face-painter was Tammi Taylor, photographer was Kent Meireis http://www.kentmeireisphotography.com/, Officiant - Judge Ronald W. Carlson ron@collowyers.com.

February, Month of Love and Engagements-Building your wedding

Well, January is just about out the door and February is knocking to get in. February, the month of Love, happiness and engagements!

You wouldn't start planting a garden, building a building or making a birdhouse without plans. The same goes for wedding planning.

Many brides think that once they have the ceremony/reception venue, florist, caterer, officiant, musicians, etc. you are done. WRONG!!! You have just started on the road to a beautiful, wonderful, frustrating trip.

For every decision you make, there are 10 more. Pretty soon, you have all sorts of balloons floating around and you don't have the faintest idea of how to bring everything together. Enter your wedding coordinator!

This is what I do. I work with you to bring your ideas and drams to life (within your budget). Then I'm the one who gathers all the balloons together and on your wedding day you are presented with a beautiful, organized bouquet of balloons. The nice thing is you don't have to worry about where the balloons go or if they will float away. That's my job.

Even before you start dress shopping, your first stop should be at my website http://www.weddingsbytanya.com/ (or my office or email). Here you will get the basics to help build a good platform to start your preparations for your wedding.

While I am not the least expensive coordinator, I have the years of experience as well as the contacts to create the best team for your wedding day. You do get what you pay for.

On the 20th of January, I had the wonderful opportunity to perform a Planned Elopement (tm) at Crystal Peaks in Breckenridge. The day was beautiful (pics to follow) with over 90" of snow base, just outside the glass windows. The couple was from Texas and thoroughly enjoyed the winter wonderland. The rooms at Crystal Peaks are beautiful, complete with fireplace and balcony. Where better to have a romantic get-away?

I've also had the opportunity to meet and tour the beautiful Exquisite Salon and Spa. http://www.esquisitesalonandspa.com/ located in Littleton, CO. It's an exceptional salon and spa, offering every service you can possibly imagine. They have a beautiful room for private bridal parties to have manicures and pedicures as well as massages, etc. As an added bonus, mention you heard of them from my blog or Weddings, Etc. LLC and you'll receive $7 off your treatment!

Classes are starting again. Interested in learning to be a wedding/event coordinator? Check out http://www.weddingsbytanya.com/ The Art of Wedding Coordination.

Stay warm and HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY to everyone!