Weekend Wedding Links

• Love and laughter at this Red Rocks wedding shot by Kara Pearson. 

• The world fades away during a first dance, Mark Hayes was there to capture the moment. 

• Elegance, romance and masks! Preston Utley takes us from the ceremony to the celebration at this Denver wedding.

• Colorado scenery provides a dramatic backdrop for this engagement session by Todd Thiele.

• An urban engagement session from Elegant Images stands out from the rest. 

Photo Credit: Kara Pearson

Swank Stems, Award Winning Floral Design!

Congratulations to the talented and gracious Nicole Iverson of Swank Stems for winning “Best Event Design / Décor with a Budget of over $25,000” at the second annual International Special Event Society, or ISES, Denver IDEA Awards. 

Her elegant design was for a private Christmas party held in December 2009. The untraditional color palate allowed her design to subtly imply winter wonderland. Rich jewel tones and glitzy accents transformed the room into a unique and warm holiday space.

Photo Credit: 

Swank Stems

Zorn Photography

Grant Oakes

Weekend Wedding Links

• Simple, sweet and shabby chic. A lovely La Jolla wedding from Inspired by This.

• Need gifts for the guys? The Man Registry has the top five groomsmen gifts of the summer.

• Where getting to I DO gets done. Bridalize spotlight from Mark Hayes Photography.

• Sweet and charming home made decor makes this Southern Wedding a standout.

• It is always a nice day for a white wedding. Simply elegant nuptials on Project Wedding.

Photo Credit: Inspired By This

Bright, Bold and Endlessly Cheery

The warm summer weather has us inspired by bright pink and orange. These vibrant colors have the impact and pizzaz to make your wedding an unforgettable affair!

Photo Credit:

Alan Perry Floral Designs

Mountain Occasions

Elum Designs

Nordstrom

Weekend Wedding Links

• Step right up and see the thrilling, death defying circus themed invites from Thoughtful Day.

• Anemone may be hard to say, but the flower is easy on the eyes. Floral inspiration from Hostess with the Mostess.

• Short, flirty and fabulous. A collection of short wedding dresses from Inspired by This.

• Up, Up and away! Studio on Fire elevates an invitation into artwork. 

• Elegant simplicity at an intimate Colorado celebration on Project Wedding.

Photo Credit: Thoughtful Day

I Do, Re Do

One of the biggest celebrity wedding trends in recent years has been the renewing of vows. Trendsetters Heidi Klum and Seal have been renewing their vows annually since they were first married in 2005. Many more celebs have hopped on the bandwagon, either renewing their vows annually, to mark a significant anniversary or even to squash rumors of marital troubles. While some of these vow renewal ceremonies seem to be nothing but a ploy to get publicity or ratings for a reality show, a vow renewal is actually a very sweet and romantic event. 

A vow renewal is a way to publicly or privately reaffirm and recommit to one another. It can be as intimate as just the two of you or a lavish affair with your family and friends present. Taking the time to revisit your original vows and celebrate your enduring love and progress as a couple will help you and your partner reconnect and look back fondly on how far you have come.  So take a cue from our celebrity counterparts! You don’t need to host a giant event to revisit your original wedding vows and remember the love, excitement and anticipation you felt on your wedding day. No matter how long you’ve been married, you and your beloved have a lot of love and life to celebrate!

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Messina and US Weekly

Weekend Wedding Links

• Colorado downtown chic. From inspiration to reality with Anna Be Bridal Boutique.

• Creativity, color and paper galore! Southern Weddings does the National Stationery Show.

• Cakes to delight the inner geek in all of us.  Cake Wreck highlights adorable gamer wedding cakes.

• Celebrate with your girls! Ten theme ideas for throwing a beautiful bridal shower.

• Chandeliers, classic cars, California sun. A lovely rustic wedding from Style Me Pretty. 

Photo Credit: James Christianson

Real Wedding Sneak Peek

The lovely Kelly Karli, of Frosted Pink Weddings was kind enough to give us a photo teaser of a current wedding project.  The July nuptials will be held at the historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado.  The Stanley is famous for it’s beautiful Georgian architecture, striking red roof and of course, it’s haunted reputation.

The couple loves the rich and storied history of the Stanley hotel and plans to have a surprise guest appear at the wedding, only time will tell if it is the twins or the ghost Delbert Grady. With deep red roses, touches of black, dramatic candelabras and hints of shimmer Michael Roffino of Denver Design Works created a romantic renaissance design with classic “goth” touches. The décor reflects the couple’s love of classic design and the gothic accents are appropriate for the allegedly haunted wedding venue.

Take a cue from this couple and have fun with your wedding planning! Remember, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

Photo Credit: 

Denver Design Works

Frosted Pink Weddings

Heart to Heart Weddings

The Stanley Hotel