I've just discovered a fabulous, exclusive venue for weddings. It is available on a very limited basis during the month of September. Located in the Colorado Rocky Mountins, tucked away in the Gunnison National Forest, is Smith Fork Ranch. www.smithforkranch.com.
For the first time, they are opening up for weddings. They are well know internationally, as one of the finest dude ranches for family vacations.
Offering everything that your wedding guests would enjoy, you can plan a week-end destination wedding, knowing it will leave a lasting memory with everyone. They offer pretty much an inclusive package as far as the lodging for up to 30 guests, ranch activities, and meals. For the rest of what you'll want to make your wedding complete, they leave up to you to arrange.
For more information or to check availability, call 970-921-3454 or contact them through their website.
I can also assist with your planning process as I'm available to travel. Contact me at tanya@weddingsbytanya.com or www.weddingsbytanya.com to see about this as a destination wedding or various other ranches in the Colorado area.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
Destination Weddings
I just had to share with you all about an opportunity that has presented itself.
In about five weeks, I'll be one of 20 wedding coordinators, who have been invited to visit the Philippines. This is through an organization that is International so I feel very privelaged to have been chosen to go.
During this time, I will learn about the destination spots there as well as garner information on Asian weddings. I'm currently working on a traditional Indian-Hindu wedding to be held in July.
I've had experience in the past working with a couple where we did a nine course Chinese dinner and tea ceremony for the rehearsal then had the traditional Western wedding the next day.
Asian weddings are beautiful as well as challenging since there are so many facets to them. The colors are fabulous and a photographer's dream!
I'll share more about what I learn in Feb. upon returning from this tour. In the meantime, if you are looking for someone to coordinate an Asian themed wedding, give me a call. I'd love to work with you! www.weddingsbytanya.com tanya@weddingsbytanya.com
In about five weeks, I'll be one of 20 wedding coordinators, who have been invited to visit the Philippines. This is through an organization that is International so I feel very privelaged to have been chosen to go.
During this time, I will learn about the destination spots there as well as garner information on Asian weddings. I'm currently working on a traditional Indian-Hindu wedding to be held in July.
I've had experience in the past working with a couple where we did a nine course Chinese dinner and tea ceremony for the rehearsal then had the traditional Western wedding the next day.
Asian weddings are beautiful as well as challenging since there are so many facets to them. The colors are fabulous and a photographer's dream!
I'll share more about what I learn in Feb. upon returning from this tour. In the meantime, if you are looking for someone to coordinate an Asian themed wedding, give me a call. I'd love to work with you! www.weddingsbytanya.com tanya@weddingsbytanya.com
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Wedding Coordinators - What to look for
It's come to my attention, that many brides have no idea what they should ask or look for when interviewing potential wedding coordinators.
I'd like to give you some ideas. First, one doesn't have to be "certified" to be a wedding coordinator. While there are many good courses, some choose not to take them, and can still be good coordinators. However, if someone has taken the time and spent the money, to become a wedding/event coordinator, you will know they are serious about their chosen career.
How long have they been coordinating weddings? How many do they do a week? Will the person you talk with be the one doing your wedding? How do they bill out? Do they accept "kick-backs"?
The basic ways a coordinator will bill you, will be:
a. A percentage of the budget - Ask if this is the proposed budget or what it turns out to be. What all is included in the percentage?
b. By the hour.
c. By a flat fee. This is the way I choose to bill because I feel it's important that no client feels like they are being charged every time they call or want to meet with me. Planning a wedding takes as long as it takes. (Personally, I'm on site for the rehearsal and the day of the wedding start to finish. This means I check in with the bride, wherever she's getting ready then proceed to do what I need to do.)
Does the planner have an adequate emergency kit? Will they bring it?
Do they have an assistant? While I don't always use one, if the ceremony and reception are in different locations or if there are over 50 guests, then I will have someone there to help cover as needed.
Most important, is how do you feel about this person? Are they sending out warm, fuzzy vibes? Do they seem to be someone who will listen to what you want or do they appear to be the type to just take over? Remember this is YOUR wedding and your budget. You are in control!
It's also nice, when you can, to take your fiance with you. A good wedding coordinator should make themselves available to the groom as well since he may have questions that he needs answers to as well.
I hope this helps your interviewing process. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me or send me an email at tanya@weddingsbytanya.com or check out my website http://www.weddingsbytanya.com/ for additional information.
The more informed you are the easier your interviews will go.
I'd like to give you some ideas. First, one doesn't have to be "certified" to be a wedding coordinator. While there are many good courses, some choose not to take them, and can still be good coordinators. However, if someone has taken the time and spent the money, to become a wedding/event coordinator, you will know they are serious about their chosen career.
How long have they been coordinating weddings? How many do they do a week? Will the person you talk with be the one doing your wedding? How do they bill out? Do they accept "kick-backs"?
The basic ways a coordinator will bill you, will be:
a. A percentage of the budget - Ask if this is the proposed budget or what it turns out to be. What all is included in the percentage?
b. By the hour.
c. By a flat fee. This is the way I choose to bill because I feel it's important that no client feels like they are being charged every time they call or want to meet with me. Planning a wedding takes as long as it takes. (Personally, I'm on site for the rehearsal and the day of the wedding start to finish. This means I check in with the bride, wherever she's getting ready then proceed to do what I need to do.)
Does the planner have an adequate emergency kit? Will they bring it?
Do they have an assistant? While I don't always use one, if the ceremony and reception are in different locations or if there are over 50 guests, then I will have someone there to help cover as needed.
Most important, is how do you feel about this person? Are they sending out warm, fuzzy vibes? Do they seem to be someone who will listen to what you want or do they appear to be the type to just take over? Remember this is YOUR wedding and your budget. You are in control!
It's also nice, when you can, to take your fiance with you. A good wedding coordinator should make themselves available to the groom as well since he may have questions that he needs answers to as well.
I hope this helps your interviewing process. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me or send me an email at tanya@weddingsbytanya.com or check out my website http://www.weddingsbytanya.com/ for additional information.
The more informed you are the easier your interviews will go.
Monday, December 29, 2008
2009 Wedding Planning
CONGRATULATIONS! to all of you who got or are getting engaged over the holidays.
Once it has taken hold that you have a wedding to plan, it may feel overwhelming.
I've put together a 2-3 hr. (depending on how many questions you have) session where I help couples get a good start with their planning. In this session, we'll cover just how to start; how to find good vendors; what type of wedding do you want; what about the budget?
During this session, you might find you'd rather have a coordinator help take the stress/burden of planning and producing your wedding off you! I can help you with this decision as well.
The whole idea is to help you feel more comfortable when meeting with vendors and what to expect.
Please give me a call at 303-779-0395 or email me at tanya@weddingsbytanya.com with any questions or to schedule a session.
Check out my website www.weddingsbytanya.com for addional information about me and my services.
Also, I'll be doing an interview on the Morning Show on KEZW 1430 AM, on January 30, 2009, at 7:45 am. Tune in and learn about my Wedding Planning Guide, A Bride's Workbook!
In the meantime, Wishing you all a Very HAPPY NEW YEAR and Happy Wedding Planning!
Once it has taken hold that you have a wedding to plan, it may feel overwhelming.
I've put together a 2-3 hr. (depending on how many questions you have) session where I help couples get a good start with their planning. In this session, we'll cover just how to start; how to find good vendors; what type of wedding do you want; what about the budget?
During this session, you might find you'd rather have a coordinator help take the stress/burden of planning and producing your wedding off you! I can help you with this decision as well.
The whole idea is to help you feel more comfortable when meeting with vendors and what to expect.
Please give me a call at 303-779-0395 or email me at tanya@weddingsbytanya.com with any questions or to schedule a session.
Check out my website www.weddingsbytanya.com for addional information about me and my services.
Also, I'll be doing an interview on the Morning Show on KEZW 1430 AM, on January 30, 2009, at 7:45 am. Tune in and learn about my Wedding Planning Guide, A Bride's Workbook!
In the meantime, Wishing you all a Very HAPPY NEW YEAR and Happy Wedding Planning!
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Weddings, the Economy and Budgets
First let me, along with my mascots, Sandy and Remus, wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. May you enjoy a beautiful, peaceful time with your families and loved ones.
For those of you who will be getting engaged, remember to enjoy your engagement for a bit before starting on the road to planning your wedding. When you are ready to start planning your wedding, start with a good coordinator. They will save you a lot of time (and we all know that time is money)!
The economy hasn't been to kind to anyone this year and to help accommodate those planning weddings, I'm offering payment plans for any of my packages. There is no interest charged. This allows you to spread out your payments so you can select the services that you need and not settle for just any package. Hopefully this will help your budgets.
To discuss this option, please email me at tanya@weddingsbytanya or call me at 303-779-0395. Remember, I'm happy to travel anywhere to help make your day special and worry free.
For those of you, who may be out of the country, but are interested in an American style wedding, I'm also happy to assist you.
I'm predicting that destination/planned elopements will be popular in 2009, mainly because the cost and pressure of planning a full wedding can be eliminated. Imagine, coming to Colorado to the beautiful mountains, getting married and spending 2-4 days in a four star resort and still going home with money in your pocket. This is doable with a planned elopement. Let me take care of all the details for you.
For all you "soon to be grooms" if you don't propose over the holidays and are looking for the right time and place, keep me in mind. My Silver Rose Proposal package is one you might consider to help you come up with just the right moment and way to pop that all important question.
Again, Wishing you all the best and blessings of the Holiday Season!
For those of you who will be getting engaged, remember to enjoy your engagement for a bit before starting on the road to planning your wedding. When you are ready to start planning your wedding, start with a good coordinator. They will save you a lot of time (and we all know that time is money)!
The economy hasn't been to kind to anyone this year and to help accommodate those planning weddings, I'm offering payment plans for any of my packages. There is no interest charged. This allows you to spread out your payments so you can select the services that you need and not settle for just any package. Hopefully this will help your budgets.
To discuss this option, please email me at tanya@weddingsbytanya or call me at 303-779-0395. Remember, I'm happy to travel anywhere to help make your day special and worry free.
For those of you, who may be out of the country, but are interested in an American style wedding, I'm also happy to assist you.
I'm predicting that destination/planned elopements will be popular in 2009, mainly because the cost and pressure of planning a full wedding can be eliminated. Imagine, coming to Colorado to the beautiful mountains, getting married and spending 2-4 days in a four star resort and still going home with money in your pocket. This is doable with a planned elopement. Let me take care of all the details for you.
For all you "soon to be grooms" if you don't propose over the holidays and are looking for the right time and place, keep me in mind. My Silver Rose Proposal package is one you might consider to help you come up with just the right moment and way to pop that all important question.
Again, Wishing you all the best and blessings of the Holiday Season!
Friday, December 5, 2008
Wedding Budget
MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HOLIDAYS to all of you!
It's the season when many couples choose to get engaged and start planning their weddings for 2009!
If you are looking for a great gift for your fiancee, daughter, friend or anyone who is getting married then you need WEDDING PLANNING GUIDE, A Bride's Workbook. This is one of the easiest guides available to help you with your planning. It will take you start to finish with ease. Of course, if you decide it's over-whelming, then give me a call and I'll be happy to pick up where you leave off :-) You can order this workbook through www.weddingsbytanya.com.
This year, the economy hasn't been very kind to any of us. With this in mind, set a reasonable budget for yourself when planning your wedding. The last thing you want is to start married life in debt! Remember, if you can't afford the big wedding, small, intimate weddings (such as planned elopements) can be done now then have the big, elaborate one on your fifth or tenth wedding anniversary.
One thing a wedding coordinator will help with is to keep you inside your budget. Talk things over with them before buying things that may be a waste of your money. Try to purchase items you'll be able to use in your new home. For example, toasting flutes to match your crystal.
2009 should hold a brighter outlook for everyone and I certainly wish this for you and yours. Thank you for reading my blog and please, if you ever have questions or need help, email me at tanya@weddingsbytanya.com or call 303-779-0395.
Wishing you and yours a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY and PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Luxury Weddings -Destination Colorado
I just returned from an overnight visit to the Vail/Beaver Creek, Leadville, CO areas.
If you are considering Colorado either as a home or destination wedding I'd like to share three venues that I visited.
Vail is the home of a brand new hotel, the Arrabelle at Vail Square. If you've ever traveled to the south of Germany, in the Bravarian area, you'll swear you are there again. This hotel is a village within the village of Vail.
If you want luxury, there's no place like the Arrabeelle. You are met at your car by the Bell Captain, taken to the front desk, where you are met by your own personal butler (trained in the English manner), escorted to your room, where your butler will do everything from putting your clothes away, ironing out the wrinkles to bring you coffee in bed in the morning.
I could go on and on about this fantastic venue, but want to leave some surprises for those of you who decide to visit there. I will say they have a beautiful ballroom that can easily hold 180 guests for a sit down dinner as well as an outdoor area for weddings.
Whether you are considering a memorable wedding or elopement, this is the place! Let me know and I'll be happy to assist with your planning. www.weddingsbytanya.com.
Nestled in Avon, just before you start up the mountain to Beaver Creek is the brand new Westin Riverfront. If you are looking for a Colorado feel, this is a venue certainly to be considered. They are one of the new "green" hotels, which includes bamboo robes! They have a wonderful, warm feel and would certainly welcome the larger weddings in the area. Also being close by the mountains of Beaver Creek, a beautiful spot for elopements.
If you are a romantic at heart and love the idea of a Victorian Wedding, complete with costumes, then consider the Delaware Hotel, founded in 1886. Leadville, for those history buffs, is the initial home of "Molly Brown". While the elevation of over 10,000 feet may be a consideration, there are so many things to do here from hiking, to biking, to fishing and you are only about 45 minute drive from Vail. This is truly a wonderful little Victorian town that has maintained the feel of the west. This hotel can do a sitdown dinner for 45 guests, has truly maintained it's feel of days past. Great for a small wedding or elopement. Each hotel room is different and very comfortable.
Another "hidden Jewel" in Vail is the Antler's. This facility is all condos, for comfort, is affordable, and has everything from one bedroom to four bedroom condos. Located on the creek and right across from the Vail mountain, this is the place for anyone who wants to experience Vail, but may be on more of a budget. Each room is equiped with a kitchen so you can fix your own meals, but are close enough to walk into Vail should you decide to enjoy the fine dining you can find in the village.
The Antler's also has room for ceremonies and weddings and ample opportunities for pictures in their beautiful courtyard with a wonderful waterfall flowing around two elk. Do check out this venue for your wedding or elopement.
As with any of these venues, I'm available to assist you plan your weddings. Just contact me through www.weddingsbytanya.com or tanya@weddingsbytanya.com. Let's create a wedding you and your guests will long remember! (I'm always happy to take calls after hours and week-ends to fit YOUR schedule.)
If you are considering Colorado either as a home or destination wedding I'd like to share three venues that I visited.
Vail is the home of a brand new hotel, the Arrabelle at Vail Square. If you've ever traveled to the south of Germany, in the Bravarian area, you'll swear you are there again. This hotel is a village within the village of Vail.
If you want luxury, there's no place like the Arrabeelle. You are met at your car by the Bell Captain, taken to the front desk, where you are met by your own personal butler (trained in the English manner), escorted to your room, where your butler will do everything from putting your clothes away, ironing out the wrinkles to bring you coffee in bed in the morning.
I could go on and on about this fantastic venue, but want to leave some surprises for those of you who decide to visit there. I will say they have a beautiful ballroom that can easily hold 180 guests for a sit down dinner as well as an outdoor area for weddings.
Whether you are considering a memorable wedding or elopement, this is the place! Let me know and I'll be happy to assist with your planning. www.weddingsbytanya.com.
Nestled in Avon, just before you start up the mountain to Beaver Creek is the brand new Westin Riverfront. If you are looking for a Colorado feel, this is a venue certainly to be considered. They are one of the new "green" hotels, which includes bamboo robes! They have a wonderful, warm feel and would certainly welcome the larger weddings in the area. Also being close by the mountains of Beaver Creek, a beautiful spot for elopements.
If you are a romantic at heart and love the idea of a Victorian Wedding, complete with costumes, then consider the Delaware Hotel, founded in 1886. Leadville, for those history buffs, is the initial home of "Molly Brown". While the elevation of over 10,000 feet may be a consideration, there are so many things to do here from hiking, to biking, to fishing and you are only about 45 minute drive from Vail. This is truly a wonderful little Victorian town that has maintained the feel of the west. This hotel can do a sitdown dinner for 45 guests, has truly maintained it's feel of days past. Great for a small wedding or elopement. Each hotel room is different and very comfortable.
Another "hidden Jewel" in Vail is the Antler's. This facility is all condos, for comfort, is affordable, and has everything from one bedroom to four bedroom condos. Located on the creek and right across from the Vail mountain, this is the place for anyone who wants to experience Vail, but may be on more of a budget. Each room is equiped with a kitchen so you can fix your own meals, but are close enough to walk into Vail should you decide to enjoy the fine dining you can find in the village.
The Antler's also has room for ceremonies and weddings and ample opportunities for pictures in their beautiful courtyard with a wonderful waterfall flowing around two elk. Do check out this venue for your wedding or elopement.
As with any of these venues, I'm available to assist you plan your weddings. Just contact me through www.weddingsbytanya.com or tanya@weddingsbytanya.com. Let's create a wedding you and your guests will long remember! (I'm always happy to take calls after hours and week-ends to fit YOUR schedule.)
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