Friday, August 5, 2011

Sticking To Your Wedding Budget

While going through the wedding planning process, every bride’s biggest challenge is sticking to her wedding budget while staying true to her tastes and aesthetic desires. Below are some tips from Bridalize to help you stick to your initial figure.

1. Come up with a realistic number before you get started. Sit down with your hubby-to-be and decide on a figure you are both comfortable with. If you do this before you start looking at venues, dresses and photographers, you have a better chance of coming up with a number that better matches your bank allowance rather than a magazine spread. If you don’t know where to start, Bridalize would love to help you nail down a figure!

 2. List your wedding priorities. No matter where your wedding budget ends up being, it’s best to decide which wedding elements mean the most to you. Be it food, ambiance, or photography, it’s easier to decide where to splurge and where to cut back when your priorities are listed out beforehand.

 3. Chart your vendor percentages. Consider how big of a piece each vendor is allowed within your “wedding budget pie.” When buying a dress or selecting flowers, it's easier to stay on track when you know you have $3,000 to spend on that purchase rather than subract the amount you're confronted with from your entire sum.

Bridalize specializes in keeping each section of your budget in check so you don’t go over your initial figure! We’d love to schedule a consultation session with you! Call us anytime, 303.221.3049.


Saturday, July 23, 2011

Selecting Your Wedding Colors

Today’s newly-engaged lady isn’t restricted to any color scheme rules when it comes to her wedding attire, flower arrangements, stationary, cake or décor. For some brides a lack of restriction is a blessing; but for others, limitless, bold color options makes for a palette-decision standstill.
If you don’t have a go-to color scheme, take these steps to get on your dream wedding path. 

1. Consider your venue

Once you reserve your venue and date, your color selection becomes a lot easier. Don’t pick a fushia and lime combo to go with a red and navy carpet.


2. Try a hardware store

Pairing paint swatches is a free and helpful method to match up your perfect color combination! As an added bonus, hardware stores are fiancé friendly ;)



3. Pick a piece that inspires you

If a flower girl dress, piece of furniture, blouse, etc. strikes your fancy… run with it! You can build an entire look from any look of loveliness.


Happy planning from Bridalize!

Friday, July 15, 2011

Zorn Photography Has Done it Again!

Melissa and Jeff's engagement photo slideshow couldn't have turned out better. Thank you Jody and Zach of Zorn Photography for sharing these special images, we cannot wait until August to work with you at the wedding!

Congrats Jeff and Melissa! These look spectacular!

Jeff and Melissa Engagement Photo Slideshow

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Melissa + Allan = Married!

Working with Melissa and Allan was equally fun and hilarious- they share a sharp sense of humor, and an admirable love for each other and Melissa's daughter, Emmy.  

Straight from their wedding website, the story of how they got together- Love it!

About the bride

Melissa: Born in NY but raised in Florida. Met Allan while working as a Perma-Temp @ National Jewish Health, and ended up staying... with Allan. :)

About the groom

Allan: One of the rare Colorado Natives, spent several months not repairing a breaker problem in the records dept of the hospital as an excuse to come and see Melissa.

How we met

We met thanks very much to the over-zealous matchmaking attempts of our friend, (and Melissa's former co-worker) Vanessa, and a burnt-out porch light.

Ok, so we all know slate is one of this season's "it" colors.  Add pops of yellow and a splash of green, and this summery, fresh color palate has quickly become one of our favorites!  
Check out some of the best shots from Melissa & Allan's June wedding (SO hard to choose, they were all fabulous!) from Krystal & Matt with Verve Studio:

Gorgeous!

Love the yellow shoes!


A touching Mother/Daughter moment.



LOVING the yellow socks!

This shot of the Evergreen Lake House is absolutely stunning!


Bridalize Vendor, Susan Chicovsky of Marriage Makers officiated a beautiful ceremony.  

The perfect backdrop for "I do".


Love the DIY details!





Great expressions!

DJ Jeff, from ROCKCANDY Professional Disc Jockeys, kept the crowd dancing all night long and even had time to get a little crazy in the photo booth!

Bridalize took a break and mugged for the camera too :)

So cute!



CONGRATULATIONS Mr. & Mrs. Colabello!  Thank you for letting us share in your day.  It was a beautiful wedding and the perfect start for your Happily Ever After.  We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness together!  Cheers!

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Sarah + Zach = Married!

Over the past 7 months we have had the pleasure to get to know a very special couple.  High School sweethearts Sarah & Zach tied the knot on Saturday, June 4th, and Bridalize was delighted to be a part of their emotional Colorado wedding at the lovely Spruce Mountain Ranch! 

Enjoy a few of our favorite photos taken by Brian Walski with Colorado Visions:

The beautiful bride adding the finishing touches- thanks to Carissa Passarella for her stunning makeup.

Sarah's gorgeous garter, purchased at Bridalize!

Zach looking sharp as ever!

Loved the long, dramatic aisle...

One of our favorites!

A red rose to honor Sarah's mother. 

Sealed with a kiss!

The bridal party boogied down the aisle!


Beautiful ivory and purple flowers provided by Events N Bloom- Thanks Erin!  





Such great moments captured with the perfect Colorado backdrop!

 A few of the gorgeous bridesmaids!



The perfect night for dancing under the stars!  Thanks to DJ Tony London with DJ Maestro who kept the party going all night long!


CONGRATULATIONS Mr. & Mrs. Herscovici!  We were thrilled to share in the love and joy of your special day and we wish you a lifetime of love and happiness together!  
Cheers!