Denver Wedding
The Curtis hotelAmazing! I cannot believe I found a hotel in Denver that matched mine and my husbands personalities so well. Sarah Morris-Perez was a dream to work with. She helped with every little detail and the day of orchestrated everything to a t. She didn't even flinch when my husband suggested shooting a t-shirt out of a t-shirt cannon at the reception she set to work to figure out how to get everything done. The rooms were also more than I could have asked for. The day of me and my bridesmaids got ready in a huge suite that over looked the Performing Arts Complex, champagne and fruit trays were delivered and the staff was more than accomodating to all of our needs. If you are looking for a fun venue that has amazing food, great staff and a huge imagination The Curtis is perfect for that.
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Jenny GG PhotographyJenny is the most amazing photographer/ person I have ever met! She was so super helpful when I was flying out to Seattle to meet my Husband before he deployed, to make arrangements for and engagement shoot. She was just as amazing when it came to the wedding. Having her fly to Denver was easy; she made all of the travel arrangements. All of the photos turned out lovely she captured every detail of my big day perfectly. Looking through the photos she did not miss one moment of the action. With both my engagement photos and wedding photos Jenny edited and made us a disc of all of our pictures in 4 weeks. She is a rockstar!
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Michelle's Bridal & TuxedoI purchased my Maggie Sottero Jenna from Michelle's in December 2010. My consultant, Jenna, was phenomenal (she's no longer there as she moved to Denver). She helped my aunt and I pick out several different silhouettes and styles. The first dress I tried on was the Jenna, which ended up being the one, but also had me try on the rest to make sure. Once we decided on the Jenna, something was still missing. I really loved the enzoani Diana sash, but it didn't flatter the dress. She brought out an essence of Australia sash, but it wasn't quite right either. Together we figured out that the essence sash on a black belt was perfect. She finished off the look with a gorgeous cathedral length raw edge veil, and made me feel like a beautiful bride for the first time. Jenna made a bittersweet moment (both of my parents passed away) turn into a spectacular moment, and one of my favorites in all of my planning.
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La Bohéme Event PlanningWhat an amazing company to work with! Our Denver wedding was perfect and I can't imagine what it would have been like without the La Boheme. La Boheme created a unique, beautiful and stress free wedding for us. This company is one of a kind and we would hire them again in a heart beat. Thanks for everything!
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The Bridal CollectionThe Bridal Collection was the best dress shopping experience I had! They have tons of dresses in a wide price range. The staff was always friendly and helpful, whether you were working with a consultant, seamstress, or anyone else. I had my alterations done in house and they came out perfectly! Definitely put this shop on your list of places to dress shop!
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Denver Mamas! Check this out, my friend is the author of Playdate with Denver. She was inspired by the book Baby's Day Out (Southern California). There wasn't anything for Denver, so she created it!
Here's a link: http://www.playdatewithdenver.com/
You can get the book through the link from the publisher or it is available on Amazon.
Have fun!
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Hey CO girls!! there is an IVY & Aster Trunk show this weekend in Denver. DETAILS.
Thank you cheryl for posting on that white dress yesterday!! That's how I found out about this!!!
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How does this sound? If you ladies are on board we will need to figure out where to host. Suggestions have been Earls and Osteria Marco. Thoughts?
I can not wait to meet you all!
Tara
aka: Sockgirl
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Has anyone heard about his death? It's so sad...
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2010/09/21/general-fbn-broncos-mckinley-death_7947234.html
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Since I am already married... This isn't a honeymoon for us. But I thought this post could come in handy for people thinking of honeymooning there too! I have always been a sweats and hot chocolate type of girl... verse a bikini and tan. lol My husband & My 1 year anniv. is in December and we are planning a getaway. I have been looking at flying into Denver for a long weekend.
Now what to do after that.. We really don't want to get stuck in a car for hours.
Option 1:
Go to Boulder for 1 night. Stay at http://www.thebradleyboulder.com/
Then spend the first full day in Downtown Boulder. Later in the day we will drive to Estes Park. We will then stay at http://www.rockymtnresorts.com/fawn-valley-inn
And maybe 1 days take a trip to Fort Collins... to visit the http://www.newbelgium.com/
We will spend the rest of the trip just doing whatever.
Maybe... Go to Breckenridge and do the "ski" thing. :) I don't even know where to begin with the planning for that! lol
Any ideas??
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Hey girlies! I haven't read the details of the Denver Diamond Dash, but I figure if there is a contest for a free $18,000 diamond. Go to Denverdiamonddash.com register yourself and your FI and then in September they text clues to your phone and you find the diamond! Good luck!!
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Denver Wedding Bios
Appliance Repair Denver If an appliance is not operating properly it might be time to call a technician from an appliance repair in Denver center for help because appliances should be fixed as soon as a possible in order to prevent further damage. If the product is still under warranty make sure to call only the authorized service center because an unauthorized service person working on the unit might void the warranty. If the product is not under warranty, original or extended, then one has to decide if the unit is worth repairing.
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Jared took me on a surprise trip to San Antonio, Texas. I had no idea where we were going, until we got to the
airport. For those of you who don't know, my favorite basketball team is the San Antonio Spurs.
During the Spurs game versus the Denver Nuggets, the Spurs' mascot came up to our row. I didn't know what was going to happen. The mascot
pretended to lure me away from Jared by giving me flowers and a watch. He came up short when he presented me with an empty jewelry box. That's when Jared got down on one knee and proposed. I was in tears! I was so surprised since I thought Jared wouldn't
propose in public. I'm glad he did.
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This was the hardest part for me. I had to not only decide what I wanted to play but on what I wanted it
played.
I decided on Pre-ceremony music on the pipe organ of mostly hymns, since I am so traditional. Amazing Grace, Blessed Assurance, Great is Thy Faithfulness... that sort of thing.
For the seating of the parents and grandparents-Ave Maria
on the organ
Bridesmaids procession-Unchained Melodies on piano and flute
Bride-Mendelssohn's Wedding March on pipe organ
Communion-Pachelbel's Canon in D on pipe organ and flute
After exchange of rings- Annie's Song by John Denver
(my mom sang it at her wedding so it's my something borrowed) on the piano and flute
Recessional- Lorie Line's arrangement of Beethoven's Ode to Joy (Joyful, Joyful)http://youtube.com/watch?v=oao4BMN0M-E&feature=related on piano.
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Emily & Matt
July 6, 2008
Pleasanton, CA
Matt & I met through church an an Ultimate Frisbee class at a local community college. It was a summer of throwing Frisbees and learning new things, only to head back to school and spend the next 2 and a half years in a long distance relationship! It was hard, but in retrospect it really helped us focus on getting to know each other and building a strong foundation. After being only 10 miles apart for about a year, he proposed to me on Mother's Day, May 13, 2007. We're planning a Livermore Valley Wine Country wedding and can't be more thrilled to start our new life together!
Some shots from our engagement shoot, by Joel Flory (www.joelflory.com):
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Our Venue: Palm Event Center at the Vineyard
(Picture from Penelope's Loom on Flickr.)
Images from Palm Event Center. Check out their website for more pictures!
The Bling,Baby!
It must take someone pretty perfect to pick out the perfect engagement ring. Matt read my wonky sign language to come up with a ring better than the ones
I'd occasionally search for. Not that I searched...often.
Its sparkle is really quite mesmerizing. It distracts me from work. With each key of the keyboard poked, it glimmers and makes me stop to admire. Even more distracting is thinking
about Matt searching for it and all that it represents. When it first was revealed before me, the idea of getting married was a huge shock–a “someday in the future” fast forwarding to that instant. After only a couple days of
wearing the ring, I’d grown accustomed to it. Well, that is, my pointer and middle finger grew accustomed to it.
The only problem with the ring was that it only came in a size 7 and I’m a size 5. Normally in this instance someone
would just run down to a jeweler to get it resized. Since this band had diamonds set, even if only halfway down, three jewelers were wary of the extreme modification. The fear is that in taking out a large chunk of the ring, maintaining the curve
would mean compromising the settings in the band. And no jeweler wants that looming over their head. Instead they suggest making the manufacturer change it, but with buying from Costco (the most bling for your buck!) that’s not an option.
The woman at Costco’s jewelry counter then led me to JewelSmiths. They specialize in unique ring design and taking on the challenges that has other jewelers shaking in their boots. The staff were very friendly and had vast knowledge of
the industry. We dropped the ring off Saturday and were told it would be ready by Wednesday morning, if not Tuesday night. I was nervous about how much this was all going to cost, but it was significantly lower than what other jewelers’ quotes.
And I had much more confidence in the staff at JewelSmiths.
My Dress &
Veil!
Maggie Sottero, Vienna. I LOVE my dress! FI accidentally saw my dress here, so I had tot ake down the photo! I am thinking of altering it a bit tighter so it will be more mermaid style.
From eBay also! Veilsbylana was a great seller with very nice (and affordable!) merchandise.
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Bridesmaids' Dresses
This picture is from Mrs. Caramel on WeddingBee.com. They came back in stock on Nordstrom.com, so I made the ladies order them with a quickness! They're Maggy London, aquamarine.
Save the Dates
We made business card size magnets through VistaPrint.com. We had a good
experience with them and were able to find a coupon online to make them even cheaper. Handwriting all the cards, on the other hand, was ab big pain! I knew I should have spent more time figuring out our printer!
Centerpiece Ideas
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Garter
From Etsy.com, seller GarterLady
Guestbook
Our guestbook, from Blurb.com.
Stationary
Wow, it's hard to take pictures of the invites! All paper from Paper Source (love them!) and the ribbon from Michaels. We made them ourselves and I think they are awesome! The stamps were embossed, so it really adds a little something extra. If you plan to make your own, please steal my RSVP plan, it helps get rid of those pesky plus ones:
We look forward to celebrating with you!
We have reserved two seats in your honor.
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Ceremony & Reception Location - Palm
Event Center, Pleasanton CA
Cake Creator - TBD Comments/Reviews: Florist - Lynn
Comments/Reviews: She's a family friend who has retired from her florist shop. She is so creative and attentive to our budget -- which is very helpful!
Photographer - Joel Flory Comments/Reviews: He and his wife Cara have been very personable and professional. They are also very adamant that our photos be a reflection of us and have
offered some creative ways to help our personalities shine through. Our engagement photos came out great and we can't wait to have them help us on our special day!
Disc Jockey - TBD
Comments/Reviews: Since our friend can't do it, we're scrambling for a DJ now. Eek!
Transportation - Santa Cruz Woodies Comments/Reviews: My dad and his friends will be carting us around in old school style! Woodies are classic cars with wood paneling down the sides. They have become a symbol of
California living!
Invitations -
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Rental Company - Pleasanton Rentals? Comments/Reviews:
Jeweler - Costco & JewelSmiths Comments/Reviews: At Costco, you get the most bling for your buck! They have a great selection in a wide price range. JewelSmiths is a small shop bursting with friendly and knowledgeable employees.
Many jewelers were afraid to resize my diamond-lined band and they did a great job for a great price!
Tuxedos - Men's Wearhouse
Comments/Reviews: I found my dress on eBay! I was so
excited because I was about to give up and fork out the big bucks! I couldn't be happier with the dress and the awesome seller!
Bridesmaid Dresses - Nordstrom
Comments/Reviews: We were able to get the dresses for $128 with free shipping! They came quickly and the girls are actually excited to wear them! (Every bride's dream, right?) Most alterations are free with
Nordy's, so that's a huge plus!
Hair Stylist -
Jen! Comments/Reviews: Girl's got skills when it comes to getting my hair
exactly how I want it. And I'm pretty dang picky!
Makeup Artist - Megan & Sandy! Comments/Reviews: Friends
since kindergarten, the Denver-loving and newly Mrs. twins will make us ladies G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S!
Wedding Coordinator - Provided by Palm.
Comments/Reviews: Honeymoon Destination - HAWAII! Comments/Reviews: Planning to buy packages
through Costco. I'm letting the fiance handle this, because it started to stress me out a bit! I'm sure our visit to Kauai and Maui will be FAB!
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Took these during venue shopping! Not real...
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Zoe Newman-Parker
Matron of Honor
Sister of the Bride
Zoe(Newman)Parker is the oldest sister of the bride. Zoe is a graduate from Hampton University, in Hampton Virginia and Georgetown Law School in Washington
DC. She is a stay at home mother of two kids (Jaisen & Taylor). Zoe and her husband Troy (Robert) currently reside in the country club of the south in Alpharetta, GA.
Alesha Metcalf (Newman)
Bridesmaid
Sister of the Bride
Alesha Newman-Metcalf is the older sister of the bride. Alesha is a graduate from Howard University and is currently working on her Masters Degree from Georgia State University. Alesha is a Senior Finance
Manager. Alesha and her husband Christopher welcomed a healthy baby boy named Christopher in June. Alesha and both Christophers' live in Dunwoody, GA.
Leah Wood
Bridesmaid
Sister in Law of the Groom
Leah Wood is the sister in law of the groom. Leah is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and the University of Maryland (School of Veterinary). Leah currently works in the New York City, she is a Animal Research Scientist. She and
her husband Mike reside in New York, NY.
Jenn Roseter
Maid of Honor
Friend of the Bride
Jenn Roseter is the best friend of the bride. Jenn and Layla have been best friends for 20 years.
Jenn is a graduate of Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. Jenn will graduate from the University of Colorado at Denver with a Masters in Counseling Psychology & Counselor Education in May 2008. She is a school counselor in Denver. She
currently resides in Parker, CO.
Michael Wood
Best Man
Brother of the Groom
Michael Wood is the brother of the groom. Michael received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of
South Carolina. He completed his residency at Virginia Commonwealth University. Michael is currently practicing medicine in the New York City, NY. He and his wife Leah reside in New York City.
Heath Coleman
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom
Heath Coleman is the best friend of the groom. Heath is a graduate of South Carolina State. Heath and his wife Jenni reside in Columbia, SC.
Brad Minton
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom
Brad Minton is a friend of the groom. He is a graduate from Fordham University in New York. Brad is a music teacher. He currently resides in Brooklyn, NY.
Stephen Wall
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom
Stephen Wall is a friend of the groom. Stephen is a graduate from North Carolina State University and Clemson University. Stephen is a Director of a small business. Stephen currently resides in
Charlotte, NC.
Taylor & Jaisen Parker
Flower Girl & Ring Bearer
Niece and Nephew of Bride
Taylor Parker is the flowergirl. She is the niece of the bride. Jaisen Parker is the nephew
of the bride.
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