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!
Showing posts with label Colorado wedding planners. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Colorado wedding planners. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
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.
Monday, July 4, 2011
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!
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!
Saturday, January 29, 2011
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.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Wedding Pink - Giving Back
I have the wonderful opportunity to be part of a group of wedding vendors, working in tandem with TC Decker of Muse Events, who will be providing a wedding for a beautiful couple. The bride is a breast cancer survivor. Their story is below. Our hope is to be able to provide a wedding, once a year for a bride who has had or has a family member who has fought breast cancer.
Cheryl Ungar, of Cheryl Ungar Photography, herself a breast cancer survivor, initiated this idea and has pulled it all together. If you are looking for an exceptional photographer, check out Cherylungarweddings.com.
To read this couple's story, go to http://www.cherylungargives.com/winner-of-the-wedding-pink-2/.
Our congratulations to Melissa Zannis and Jeff Childs!
Cheryl Ungar, of Cheryl Ungar Photography, herself a breast cancer survivor, initiated this idea and has pulled it all together. If you are looking for an exceptional photographer, check out Cherylungarweddings.com.
To read this couple's story, go to http://www.cherylungargives.com/winner-of-the-wedding-pink-2/.
Our congratulations to Melissa Zannis and Jeff Childs!
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Weddings in Colorado
July 4th brought one of the most rewarding weddings I've worked on. Each wedding I do, is special.
This wedding was one for the books! It took place on a ranch, that is a beautiful equine therapy ranch. We had the patios all tented as well as a tent on a grassy area, to accommodate the guests. Just before the ceremony started, it started to rain then hail. This passed, the sun came out for a time, long enough for the lovely ceremony.
The ceremony started with fireworks being set off, signaling the groom and groomsmen, who arrived on horseback. They road up to the guests and tipped their western hats, then after tying up the horses came to the staging area and were then lead by Michael Lancaster - a Bagpiper to the altar. The men were followed by the bride's attendants, dressed in Onyx, two beautiful flower-girls and another beautiful young girl leading Annie, the bride's dog, who fully outfitted with wings and floral neck piece was the ring-bearer.
With a "you bet ya"! response to the vows, the couple were married.
Looking over the patio, one can see the entire Denver Metro area. It's a view that's almost beyond belief. The view lasted through the ceremony and a few pictures afterwards, then the clouds returned and it started to rain.
We got through the dinner and the rain got harder, making it necessary to move the five wedding cakes into the house. Yes, five! These cakes were each a different flavor, and each told a story. The wedding cake was a two-tiered cake that was decorated to match the bride's dress. Another cake had mountains and horses on it, topped with their brand; the third had beautiful sugar flowers on it as the bride loves to garden; the fourth had a beautiful silver, sugar horseshoe on it, and the last one was decorated for the 4th of July with fire-crackers, and sparklers. These were all designed and created by Chef Janusz of Elegant Bakery in Denver, CO.
Because of the downpour, we had to move everyone into the house for the cake cutting. All in all, the food was delicious (provided by Chef Greg Boynton - Haute Touch Catering), tents by The Wright Group (they do tents all over the country for big events like the Olympics etc.) DJ was Tony Cummins (Sound Master Entertainment; Valet/shuttle service Lone Star Valet, Royal Restrooms provided a VIP trailer for the guests comfort; Leslie Snyder or Lesliesarts.com provided the lovely hair/make up for the bride/mothers/attendants; Alicia Schwede (Bella Fiori) did a spectacular job with all the flowers and tent decor. The photographer Peter Dendrinos (Dendrinos Fine Art Photography) and Miguel Hernandez - Videographer, did a fantastic job capturing the many special moments of the day. Prettywriting.com did the calligraphy for the invitations, so the addresses matched the font used on the invitations. All these wonderful vendors helped to make the day special and memorable.
Colorado weddings are special no matter where they are, but there's just something about the mountains that is special. Whether you want your wedding to be on a ranch or in one of the beautiful resorts, Weddings, Etc. LLC is available to help plan the day of your dreams. We offer services ranging from hourly consulting to Full Wedding Planning to Planned Elopements. Check out our website at www.weddingsbytanya.com for more information about us. We specialize in helping destination brides.
This wedding was one for the books! It took place on a ranch, that is a beautiful equine therapy ranch. We had the patios all tented as well as a tent on a grassy area, to accommodate the guests. Just before the ceremony started, it started to rain then hail. This passed, the sun came out for a time, long enough for the lovely ceremony.
The ceremony started with fireworks being set off, signaling the groom and groomsmen, who arrived on horseback. They road up to the guests and tipped their western hats, then after tying up the horses came to the staging area and were then lead by Michael Lancaster - a Bagpiper to the altar. The men were followed by the bride's attendants, dressed in Onyx, two beautiful flower-girls and another beautiful young girl leading Annie, the bride's dog, who fully outfitted with wings and floral neck piece was the ring-bearer.
With a "you bet ya"! response to the vows, the couple were married.
Looking over the patio, one can see the entire Denver Metro area. It's a view that's almost beyond belief. The view lasted through the ceremony and a few pictures afterwards, then the clouds returned and it started to rain.
We got through the dinner and the rain got harder, making it necessary to move the five wedding cakes into the house. Yes, five! These cakes were each a different flavor, and each told a story. The wedding cake was a two-tiered cake that was decorated to match the bride's dress. Another cake had mountains and horses on it, topped with their brand; the third had beautiful sugar flowers on it as the bride loves to garden; the fourth had a beautiful silver, sugar horseshoe on it, and the last one was decorated for the 4th of July with fire-crackers, and sparklers. These were all designed and created by Chef Janusz of Elegant Bakery in Denver, CO.
Because of the downpour, we had to move everyone into the house for the cake cutting. All in all, the food was delicious (provided by Chef Greg Boynton - Haute Touch Catering), tents by The Wright Group (they do tents all over the country for big events like the Olympics etc.) DJ was Tony Cummins (Sound Master Entertainment; Valet/shuttle service Lone Star Valet, Royal Restrooms provided a VIP trailer for the guests comfort; Leslie Snyder or Lesliesarts.com provided the lovely hair/make up for the bride/mothers/attendants; Alicia Schwede (Bella Fiori) did a spectacular job with all the flowers and tent decor. The photographer Peter Dendrinos (Dendrinos Fine Art Photography) and Miguel Hernandez - Videographer, did a fantastic job capturing the many special moments of the day. Prettywriting.com did the calligraphy for the invitations, so the addresses matched the font used on the invitations. All these wonderful vendors helped to make the day special and memorable.
Colorado weddings are special no matter where they are, but there's just something about the mountains that is special. Whether you want your wedding to be on a ranch or in one of the beautiful resorts, Weddings, Etc. LLC is available to help plan the day of your dreams. We offer services ranging from hourly consulting to Full Wedding Planning to Planned Elopements. Check out our website at www.weddingsbytanya.com for more information about us. We specialize in helping destination brides.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
How to direct a wedding when you aren't a coordinator?!
I have been asked by many people, mainly relatives, photographers, caterers, etc. who have be
been asked by the bride to perform the duty of being their wedding coordinator, just how to dothe job. This can be anything from getting the bride down the aisle to the timeline for the reception.
Because of these inquiries, I now have available, through my website,www.weddingsbytanya.com
an ebook titled
How to coordinate a wedding
When you aren't a wedding coordinator
This Ebook will take you from choreographing the rehearsal through the timeline for the r
reception. It's very detailed in order to make your job easier and help put the bride at ease.
Should you be in a situation where you need to assist the bride with full planning, the book W
WEDDING PLANNING GUIDE,
A Bride's Workbook
is also available through my website. This book takes you through the entire wedding planning process, start to finish and is really a must have for any bride or anyone planning a wedding.
Should you have questions about either of these books, you can always contact me direct at
tanya@weddingsbytanya.com
HAPPY PLANNING!
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