Some time back, the ladies of The View interviewed a celebrity couple whose entire wedding reception generated only one bag of trash. Now, let's be realistic; this couple had people dedicated to do nothing but separating recycling from compostable from garbage.
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We've all seen it - the flower girls whining and tugging at their hair because the tightly twisted up-do, though adorable, is hurting their head. The two-year-old ring bearer stripping down just before walking down the aisle because he's hot and uncomfortable.
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You are cordially invited to enjoy an evening of wedding inspiration, table designs, and decor ideas in our studio as you mingle with expert wedding professionals. Sample savory bites...
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I watched an episode of My Fair Wedding this morning, and thought more about it while doing my household chores. Wedding planners know their stuff. And most wedding planners are under-utilized.
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If you haven't heard, Paul McCartney married his third wife over the weekend. I actually hadn't heard until I caught a re-run of the clip on the 9:00 news this morning. Sir Paul and Nancy Shevell sealed their three-year relationship at the courthouse on Sunday. What made me just about gasp as I sat drinking my coffee was Lady Shevell's dress. It was fabulous.
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My friend gave away pine tree seedings as her wedding guests' favor. It was an apropos gift because this area of the mountains has been hit particularly hard with pine beetle infestation, and many residents have faced mandatory tree cutting over the past several years. About halfway home, I realized I'd left our seedlings on the table. Edible favor serves the same purpose, and you won't spend precious wedding budget on items that get left behind.Think beyond the personalized M&Ms ideas, though, and consider some of these fresh options.
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Just about every wedding planner, catering manager, and venue coordinator has a story that begins with an upset/angry/freaking out bride or family member and ends with tears and disappointment. The in-between saga is that someone forgot something vital to the bride's wedding plans.So we put together some tips that aren't often shared when you're planning a destination wedding.
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There are so many trends in the wedding gown industry right now that highlighting just five would be like trying to pin down The Hemline that's au current. So I figured since I'm the writer, I get to highlight some of my favorite gowns of the season.
The last two years, wedding "season" isn't confined to June, July and August. It's stretched through September and October, and picks up again in March.Personally, I'd rather get married in the fall. It's a gorgeous time in the mountains - leaves are golden, the air is crisp, and the day-time temperatures are comfortable. But does that mean you have to host a Halloween-themed celebration?
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The 1st annual Cherry Creek Wedding Showcase, hosted by Piatti Restaurant (190 St. Paul Street), is Saturday, September 17 from 12pm – 3pm. This exciting event features everything a bride (and groom!) needs to plan their big day.
One of the most frequent questions we're asked is if we have a recommendation for a caterer/photographer/DJ/florist. The short answer is no, and here's why.
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I promise I was trying...I really was. I made a pact with myself not to talk about Kim Kardashian's wedding. But I can't help myself. With wedding pix still being held hostage by People magazine and E!, I was reduced to watching the "exclusive" video. The big news - to me - was the monostrosity of the alter. Followed closely by the I'm-not-a-British-royal-but-I'd-like-to-play-one-on-TV bizarre aisle.
Let me preface this post by stating the obvious: Weddings are expensive. Even if you decide to just make the trip to Vegas, you're still looking at airfare, overnight accommodations and the chapel expense. There are, however, obvious places in wedding planning to slice and dice the budget. There are also places that if you cut, you'll be sorry later...
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Mark your calendars now, ladies! Brides Against Breast Cancer's Nationwide Gown Tour is coming to Denver August 27 & 28! This is an opportunity to find a designer dress (most are new!) at a fraction of their retail costs, and also support a fabulous cause to make dreams come true.
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A co-worker/friend of mine recently got engaged. Being in the wedding industry, we at once both loathed and indulged in preliminary wedding planning. While we are immersed in everything bridal, her engagement has allowed us to take off our editorial lenses and look instead through real-life goggles. And I must say, we were kind of disappointed.