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May 17 • Wed Wonderfully 1pm - 4pm Villa Parker 10750 South Pine Drive, Parker www.villaparker.com
JUNE June 19 • The Bachelorette Party 6pm - 10pm The Denver Post Events Venue 101 West Colfax Avenue, Denver www.theweddingconnectioninc.com
JULY July 8 • Colorado Bridal Show Mixer Noon to 4pm The Denver Athletic Club 1325 Glenarm Place, Denver www.coloradobridalshow.com
AUGUST Aug 5 • The Big Fake Wedding Ceremony starts at 7pm NOAH’S of Westminster 11885 N. Bradburn Blvd., Westminster www.thebigfakewedding.com Aug 30 • Colorado Bridal Show 12pm - 4pm The Westin Denver Downtown 1672 Lawrence Street, Denver www.coloradobridalshow.com 2 for 1 Tickets Promo Code: expo2for1
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NOVEMBER Nov 8 • Wedding Show 11 am – 2:30 pm Hotel Boulderado 2115 13th Street, Boulder www.boulderado.com
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FEBRUARY Feb 21 • Wedding Street Market Noon to 4pm Wooley’s Classic Suites 16450 E. 40th Circle, Aurora www.weddingstreetmarket.com
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20 Awesome Songs to Play at Your Wedding
Can’t Help Falling in Love
Come Rain or Come Shine
Amazed by Lonestar
All of Me by John Legend
I Only Have Eyes for You
I’m Yours by Jason Mraz
by Elvis Presley
by The Flamingos
A Thousand Years by Christina Perri Marry Me by Train Lucky by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat Then by Brad Paisley Grow Old with Me
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Everything by Michael Buble
I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing by Aerosmith
It’s Your Love by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Faithfully by Journey Wanted by Hunter Hayes From This Moment On by Shania Twain Make You Feel My Love by Adele It Had to Be You by Harry Connick, Jr.
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Honeymoon Checklist Things you definitely don’t want to forget on your honeymoon. • Digital camera • Camcorder • Batteries • Cosmetics • Deodorant • Hair dryer • Q-tips
• Corkscrew or bottle opener • Shampoo & Conditioner • Toothbrushes & Toothpaste • Disposable razors • Nail clippers/scissors
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The Beach • Bathing suits • Sandals • Coverups • Sunglasses
• First-aid kit • Feminine hygiene products • Aspirin • Antacids • Extra souvenir bag • Hairbrush
• Sunscreen & Tanning lotion • Beach bag • Magazines
• Winter jacket • Hat • Boots • Gloves
• Sweaters & Sweatshirts • Thick socks • Thermal underwear
Keep all important items in a carry-on bag • Tickets • Traveler’s checks/Cash • Jewelry • Identification (Driver’s licenses, Passports, Visas)
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Raise Your Glass.
Signature cocktails are a fun way to inject a bit of your personality into your wedding reception. Now, finding the right cocktail is easier than ever. In this e-book, Perfect Wedding Guide national wedding expert, Susan Southerland reveals some of the hottest cocktails served by the country’s leading hotel bars, sommeliers and mixologists. Download now to find the right drink for your wedding reception or your next cocktail party!
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Thyme Toile cotton gown with tulle and Leaver’s lace tiered overlay.
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A Touch of Romance SPOTLIGHT ON C�IRE PETTIBONE By Erin Whitlock Brown
For budget savvy brides dreaming of designer wedding gowns, it just became a reality. Bridal fashion “it” girl Claire Pettibone recently announced her secondary wedding gown collection, Romantique, with prices that will satisfy just about any budget without sacrificing style. Gowns are priced from $1,500 to $2,800 and will begin arriving in stores fall 2014 to order for spring 2015 weddings. According to the designer the line is, “a little Moroccan villa, a touch English garden; timeless with a vintage vibe. Polaroid-soft light and lavender fields; graceful, poetic, bohemian wedding gowns priced under $3,000, made with love in Los Angeles.” 25
Phaedra Chion layered over oral lace with low-back lace bodice adorned with roses.
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Queen Anne’s Lace Cotton Leaver’s lace with tulle lined in cotton with satin sash and beaded appliqué.
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Rhapsody Hi-lo layered chion and crepe skirt with eyelash lace bodice and utter sleeve.
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Rosemary Floral Chantilly lace mermaid gown with low back and lace shoulder appliquĂŠs.
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Seraphina Chantilly lace layered gown with chion ounces, and sheer lace back and bustle.
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Yolanda Cotton cluny lace lined in satin with satin sash and silk ower.
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There are four different types of bridal personalities: Bewildered, Savvy, Visionary, and Functional. Take this fun quiz to ďŹ nd out what personality type you are. See the key at the end of the quiz to determine your type, but don’t peek before you take the quiz!
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D. I think I need some help- my life is so busy that I don’t know what to do next and I’m becoming overwhelmed! 3. When planning a date night with your fiancé, what are you most likely to do? A. Plan ahead! I would make reservations a few weeks prior, & surprise him with this favorite drink when he walks in the door. B. Prioritize! I tend to look at my “going out budget” and then select a restaurant that fits it nicely. I also like to read the latest reviews on new movies or attractions before deciding. C. Have a blast! I’m up for anything as long as I have enough time to pick out the perfect outfit and accessories. Sometimes a quick trip to the mall beforehand for cute shoes is just a must. D. Ask my fiancé what he would like to do and decide together. I can sometimes have a hard time making decisions on restaurants or entertainment, so his input is greatly appreciated! 4. When picturing your wedding day, what are you most likely to worry about? A. Being able to hand-o! all the details that I so carefully planned for the day. I’m just worried the person overseeing my day won’t be able to coordinate it to my expectations. B. That my set-up may not look nice. I’m not an expert at color swatches and floral selection, never mind lighting and linens. I hope that the look comes together okay.
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B. I like to start by window shopping. I have a good idea of what I can spend and I want to see what deals are out there first. C. Spend just as much time looking for accessories as I do for my major basics. I am even known to bring a dress or pair of shoes with me in order to find the perfect matching item! D. Ask my friends for advice! I love to get their opinions on what looks good on me. 7. When attending a bridal show, what is most typical of you? A. I come prepared. I like to print out address labels for information and drawings and I bring my planner to take notes. I have a list of what I still need, yet I am open to any new ideas I see as well! B. I take my time. Before arriving, I sometimes look over the vendors attending and visit some of their websites to see if they fit my budget. At the show, I’m not afraid to talk to vendors & ask them questions about pricing, availability, and their past experience. C. I spend most of my time admiring the latest linens, dress designs, and floral centerpieces. It’s like candy for my eyes! D. I like to enjoy the show with my mom and bridesmaids. I can feel overwhelmed with so many things to look at and vendors to talk to so it helps me to have others assist in asking questions and picking out new styles.
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B. As most of my budget is going towards food and beverage for my guests, I want to make sure it is money well spent. I have a tendency to ask why there is a “cake cutting fee” and if a “hosted bar” is more economical than an “open bar.” At the end, I request a proposal from the catering manager outlining all my estimated costs. C. Details, Details, Details! My favorite parts include the presentation of food, selecting napkin fold and reviewing the overall table setup. I like to see what linen, silverware, glasses, and plates look like together and whether I’ll need chair covers. D. Everything! I have never been to a menu tasting before and I have no idea what to expect, so I look to the guidance of the catering manager to walk me through it all. 10. What planning “tool” do you find most helpful as you get ready for the big day? A. My wedding planning binder. It has EVERYTHING I need! Whether it’s a place to hold my magazine cut outs, my vendors’ business cards, or my guest list organizer, I can take it all with me anywhere I go. B. My computer. I have organized my guest list, timeline, and budget in up-to-date spreadsheets. I have electronic files where I can find things such as scanned contracts, online receipts and favorite links to wedding vendors. C. Wedding magazines. I look forward to receiving them each month and on the day they arrive, I plan a relaxing soak in the tub and spend the night oohing and ahhing over each page! I love the ideas and sometimes, it makes me want to change what I have already picked. 39
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Bridal Personality Quiz Answers: Mostly A’s: Savvy Bride Mostly B’s: Visionary Bride Mostly C’s: Functional Bride Mostly D’s: Bewildered Bride
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Silk Cameo organza wedding dress with low back and hand cut laser lace motifs by Ines Di Santo, $6345 Earrings by Paris, $300 Hair piece by Paris, $400
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BRIDE: Silk Cameo organza wedding dress with low back and hand cut laser lace motifs by Ines Di Santo, $6345 Earrings by Paris, $300 Hair piece by Paris, $400 WEDDING BOUQUET: Wild organic hand tied bouquet consisting of a base of antique green hydrangea with lavender disbud, thistle, eucalyptus, veronica, wax ower, dusty miller, pink garden roses, rice ower, curly willow and leucadendron pods.
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Brandy Tezak, stylist for wedding party from left to right BRIDESMAID: Baby blue 70s dress $69 Vintage Cora rhinestone bracelet $29 GROOMSMAN: Vintage white shirt $24 Vintage suspenders $16 Seer sucker bow tie by Odd Birds $30 Vintage slacks $29 GROOM: Vintage straw boater hat $68 Vintage suspenders $16, vest $34 vintage Hagaar slacks $34 Vintage wingtip dress shoes $45 GROOMSMAN: Vintage white shirt $24 Vintage suspenders $16 Bow tie by Odd Birds $30 Vintage Ralph Lauren slacks $39 vintage Bostonian dress shoes $25 BRIDESMAID: Vintage Diane von Furstenberg dress $98 Vintage gold necklace $32 Vintage gold leaf cu earrings $24
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Gown Alterations. It’s very rare to find a wedding gown that fits you perfectly. You will likely at least need to have the length reduced. You may also need the gown taken in around the bust or waist, have a bustle made, and possibly have cups installed so you don’t have to wear a bra. These alterations can add up. Before you order your gown, get an estimate from the salon on what your alteration fees might be and account for those fees in your budget. Bartender fees and cake-cutting fees. Not all caterers and reception sites charge for bartenders or for cutting and serving your cake, but you don’t want to be caught unaware if they do. The time to understand and negotiate these fees is when you are signing your contract. If you are hosting an open bar, don’t be afraid to ask for your site to waive your bartender fee if your guests consume a certain dollar amount. If you are bringing your wedding cake in from a pastry shop and you’d like to avoid a cake-cutting fee, ask if you can order a dessert course to make up for the loss in cake revenue.
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With Pinterest growing steadily in popularity, hosts of bridal showers are getting really creative with their theme ideas. From the bride’s favorite musical to her favorite type of candy, inspiration for themes is in no short supply. Here are some of our recent favorites: Throwback Themes. We love the idea of a shower theme based on the decade of the bride’s birth. Got a 90’s bride? Give out scrunchies as party favors and offer guests bean bag chairs. An 80’s bride? Decorate with bright, vibrant (neon-like) colors and load up the iPod with one-hit wonders. A 70’s bride? Bring out the disco ball and bellbottom pants. And let’s not forget our flower child theme for 60’s brides! Opulent Elegance. A la Breakfast at Tiffany’s, hosts are going classic and romantic. From flowy script on the invites to favors brushed with gold, this theme will leave guests breathless! You can even ask guests to dress in their finest for an extra special touch. Garden Party. Simple and sweet, the garden party is a classic shower theme that will never go out of style. Use a fresh spring color palette, soft floral accents, and an assortment of food and beverages such as petit fours, frosted cookies, and pink lemonade to bring this theme together. These are just a few of our favorites. The options are really endless! For more tips, visit HeadOverHeelsWeddingBlog.com
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Weddings come with many traditions, not the least of which is the famed bachelor and/or bachelorette party. Most of us think of drunken revelry and questionable “clothing optional” activities during these events, but I’ve found that not all couples are comfortable with this. After all, some of the things that happen at these parties can come back to haunt you!
I thought it would be fun to come up with a list of alternatives to Ye Olde Bachelor/Bachelorette Party. Here are a few ideas: Host a party. Some countries have a tradition called the Stag and Doe Party (also called the Hen and Stag Party, Jack and Jill Party, etc.). At these events, guests celebrate the couple’s forthcoming marriage and give them money to use towards their wedding and future life together. Attend an event that has meaning to you. Do you love a particular sports team? Rent a limo and attend one of their games with some of your closest friends. Did you meet at a bar? Take some friends along on a haunted pub crawl. Are you both Christmas fanatics? Go and see the Nutcracker Suite. Take a road trip. Imagine how nice it would be to escape before the wedding to a romantic bed and breakfast. Enjoy some quiet time together without discussing wedding plans. You might be surprised how much it reenergizes you! Enjoy a few laughs. Consider a group outing to the local comedy club. Nothing like a night of laughter to help ease any wedding stress, right? Along the same lines are dueling piano bars and karaoke bars, both fun places to celebrate. Take a class. Just because you’re planning a wedding doesn’t mean you can’t learn something fun and new. Consider taking a dance class, learning how to mix cocktails from a mixologist, or maybe take a painting or pottery class that will allow the two of you to make a special memento together. There are many ways to celebrate your last moments as singles… even if you celebrate together! If you have some other ideas of great bachelor or bachelorette alternatives, please send me an email to susan.southerland@pwg.com and we might include your ideas on our wedding planning blog, Head Over Heels! 71
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Before the wedding, review your guest list and become familiar with who’s attending. This will help you remember to whom you are being introduced on the wedding day. Don’t consume too much alcohol. I don’t want to be a party pooper, but if you’re hung over from the rehearsal dinner or sloppy drunk during the wedding reception, your photos will be terrible and it will be much harder for you to make small talk with your guests. Party as hard as you’d like at the bachelor party and on your honeymoon, but be conservative at your wedding.
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Prior to the ceremony, mingle with guests as they arrive. Talking with your friends and family will also help relieve pre-wedding jitters. Write your bride a note and have it delivered to the room where she is getting ready. Tell her how much you love her and how excited you are to start spending your life together as husband and wife. 74
Put out fires. Your bride likely did the bulk of the planning up to the big day. If you see something that might upset her, do your best to step in and fix it, even if that means asking for help from your groomsmen or family members. Give a welcome speech. Thank your guests for coming, thank your new in-laws for throwing such an amazing party (if applicable), and toast your beautiful bride. You will make your family proud. Go table to table with your bride and visit your guests. It’s tempting to hang with your buddies at the bar, but it’s proper etiquette to personally speak with each of your guests. Stay on the dance floor as much as you can. Dance with your new wife, with your mom, your sister and your aunt. Help make shy guests feel a part of the festivities by asking them to join you on the dance floor. Don’t leave your bride alone. Make sure when you are on the dance floor she has a dancing partner as well. Take time to have intimate conversations with her and hold her hand as often as possible. Being a great host doesn’t end with the wedding day. Make sure you help your bride write thank you notes after the honeymoon. If you follow these tips, you’re bound to wow your guests as well as your bride. Then you can head off to enjoy your honeymoon! To read more wedding planning tips, visit HeadOverHeelsWeddingBlog.com 75
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Budget. As mentioned above, lack of money is the number one reason couples postpone their honeymoons. No Leave. Some couples can’t take a honeymoon because they don’t have the time to take off of work or school. Interest. This may come as a surprise, but some couples are simply too exhausted by the entire planning process to even think about planning their honeymoon. Timing. Some couples want to visit a location that isn’t ideal to visit during the timing of their wedding, such as a Caribbean destination in the heart of hurricane season. In this case, they may postpone until the timing is better. They’re already there. Couples who have a destination wedding often include the honeymoon in their wedding budget because they’re already away from home in a honeymoon setting. When it comes to deciding whether or not to postpone your wedding, be sure to weigh the pros and cons as they apply to your situation. You don’t want to go into debt because you feel you have to go on your honeymoon right after the wedding, and you
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To help simplify things, let’s place wedding services into two basic categories: trendy or traditional. Trendy weddings feature all of the hottest themes from today’s wedding industry, whereas traditional weddings follow standards set over generations. Trendy weddings will get your guests talking and make a memorable impression, whereas traditional weddings are timeless events that pay homage to our heritage and age well in photos and video. So…which type of wedding should you have?
Trendy or Traditional
• You enjoy living in the “now.” • You consider yourself a no conformist. • You love keeping up with the hottest trends in all areas of your life. • You want your wedding to stand out from all the rest. • Time-honored traditions play an important role in your life. • It’s a part of your religion and/or culture. • You don’t want to “date” your wedding with the trends from only this point in time. • You’re concerned about what your family and guests will think if you stray from tradition.
If you don’t fall clearly within one of these categories, you can always blend the two. You’ll likely find that your tastes stray closer to one than the other as you make your decisions. In the end, what will matter is that you went with what you love most!
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AMANDA’S BRIDAL & TUX Our award winning bridal store has been serving Colorado brides for over 20 years. Amanda’s Bridal has been voted #1 Favorite, three times, by Denver brides. We specializes in affordable wedding dresses by top designers. We feature over 700 dress styles. Accessories, tuxedos, expert alterations, we do it all. 303-422-4007 7430 W. 52nd Avenue • Arvada, CO amandasbridal.com amandasbridal@comcast.net
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A TOUCH OF CLASS MUSIC A Touch of Class Music has performed at weddings for thirty years. Our musicians are music school graduates who have played with Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Led Zeppelin, and many others. We have a variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles, doing a wide range of styles, to add elegance to your special day.
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Welcome to the very romantic world of Della Terra. At the end of the twisting road, Della Terra suddenly rises up before you, breathtakingly suspended, solid, yet magical. Nestled in the majestic grandeur of the Rocky Mountains, Della Terra offers incomparable amenities and the perfect backdrop for every season. We host one wedding a day to ensure an exclusive, intimate celebration. Join us for a uniquely exceptional wedding experience. 970-586-2501 3501 Fall River Road â&#x20AC;˘ Estes Park, CO www.dellaterramountainchateau.com weddings@dellaterramountainchateau.com
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Create a lifetime of memories as you celebrate with family and friends while experiencing the historic grandeur of a Colorado icon. Enjoy a selection of 12 different event spaces that showcase the beauty and charm of this Historic Hotels of America landmark. For ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, farewell brunches, and honeymoons contact our experienced staff to customize an event that is sure to meet your highest expectations. 800-976-1377 â&#x20AC;˘ 970-577-4018 333 E Wonderview Ave â&#x20AC;˘ Estes Park, CO www.stanleyweddings.com weddings@stanleyhotel.com 131
CASTLE MARNE BED & BREAKFAST Historic Castle Marne Bed & Breakfast is a nationally & locally designated Historic Landmark in Denver near City Park. Depending on season, weddings may be held inside the castle in the Victorian Parlour or outdoors in the gardens. The Parlour can accommodate weddings of 25 or less, while our two outdoor sites can accommodate up to 70 guests during the peak wedding season. 303-331-0621 1572 Race St. • Denver, CO 80206 www.castlemarne.com weddings@castlemarne.com
NOAH’S Noah’s provides a space that allows brides to create the wedding of their dreams and provides a freedom that you will find to be very different from most venues. Noah’s truly is as unique as you. From our spacious and affordable rooms to our customizable ceiling grids, you’ll be able to create the wedding you have always imagined. 801-792-1166 11885 N. Bradburn Blvd. • Westminster, CO 84065 www.mynoahs.com.com nick.redd@events.mynoahs.com 132
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BED & BREAKFASTS Castle Marne 1572 Race St. Denver 303-331-0624 castlemarne.com See ad page 132 BRIDAL ACCESSORIES Floral Elegance Unlimited 2222 South Albion Street Suite 110 Denver, CO 80222 303-753-1082 floraleleganceunlimited.com See ad page 113 BRIDAL ATTIRE Amandaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bridal & Tux 7430 W. 52 Avenue Arvada 303-422-4007 amandasbridal.com See ad page 115
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Bella Bridesmaid 300 Josephine Street Suite 120 Denver 303-377-2025
Upscale Plus Bridal 3890 Kipling Suite C Wheat Ridge 303-420-5423
Blushing Bride 424 Main Street Windsor 970-686-9709 blushingbridecolorado.com See ad page 115
BRIDAL BEAUTY American Laser Skincare 1550 W. Potomac Suite 110 Aurora 720-246-0128 americanlaser.com
Bridal Elegance 2415 N. Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs 719-596-5911 Celestial Bride 8282 S. University Blvd. Centennial 720-529-2000
MaryKay Cosmetics Debbie Salmon 970-226-0301 or 303-960-1830 marykay.com/dsalmon1 BRIDAL CONSULTANTS Just Marry PerfectWeddingGuide.com/ DVD
Something Blue Colorado 703-434-2236 somethingbluecolorado.com BRIDAL SHOWERS Hotel Boulderado 2115 13th Street Bouderado, CO 303-440-2880 boulderado.com See ad page 129 Pines at Genesee Catering and Events, The 633 Park Point Drive Golden, CO 303-526-7939 thepinesatgenesee.com See ad page 109, 130
Stanley Hotel, The 333 Wonderview Ave. Estes Park, CO 800-976-1377 stanleyhotel.com See ad page 131
CAKES Shamaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bake Shoppe 2825 Wilderness Place Suite 800 Boulder, CO 303-417-9338 shamanesbakeshoppe.com
BRIDAL SHOWS Colorado Bridal Show 303-400-3470 ColoradoBridalShow.com See ad page 14
CATERING Pines at Genesee Catering and Events, The 633 Park Point Drive Golden, CO 303-526-7939 thepinesatgenesee.com See ad page 109,130
Rocky Mountain Bridal Shows 303-650-0674 rockymtnbridalshow.com See ad page 12
CEREMONY LOCATIONS Brookside Gardens 619 E. Hwy 56 Berthoud, CO 970-532-3663 brooksidegardens.com See ad page 107, 126
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Castle Marne 1572 Race St. Denver 303-331-0624 castlemarne.com See ad page 132
GIFT REGISTRY Dinner4Two 845-497-7726 Facebook.com/Dinner4Two See ad page 118
DESTINATION WEDDINGS Travel More LLC 719-337-4508 personalizedexpeditions.com
GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS Comfort Inn Fort Collins 601 SW Frontage Road Fort Collins, CO 970-407-0100 comfortinn.com See ad page 120
FLORAL DESIGN & DECORATIONS Floral Elegance Unlimited 2222 South Albion Street Suite 110 Denver, CO 80222 303-753-1082 floraleleganceunlimited.com See ad page 113
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Hotel Boulderado 2115 13th Street Bouderado, CO 303-440-2880 boulderado.com See ad page 129
Stanley Hotel, The 333 Wonderview Ave. Estes Park, CO 800-976-1377 stanleyhotel.com See ad page 131 Wingate by Wyndham 8000 E. Peakview Ave. Greenwood Village, CO 303-221-0383 wingatedenver.com INVITATIONS & ACCESSORIES Floral Elegance Unlimited 2222 South Albion Street Suite 110 Denver, CO 80222 303-753-1082 floraleleganceunlimited.com See ad page 113
Paper Designs By Misti 719-637-7609 paperdesignsbymisti.com See ad page 122
Bowies Gold & Diamonds 2222 E. Pike Peak Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 719-473-1431
JEWELRY Anthony M’s Vision In Gold 6789 W. 44th Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO 303-424-1881
Denver Diamonds 955 Lincoln Street Denver 303-534-0057
Art of Gold 695 S. Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 303-765-4984 Ben Bridge Jewelers Flat Iron Crossing 720-887-1131 Ben Bridge Jewelers Park Meadow Mall 303-706-1814
Diamond City 231 N. Academy Blvd. 719-380-7797 Fine Jewelry 7111 W. Alameda Ave. Lakewood 303-922-1313 Gold Mine Jewelers 750 Citadell Dr. E Suite 3144 Colorado Springs, CO 719-573-6223
Helzberg Diamonds Flat Iron Crossing 303-469-6563 Helzberg Diamonds The Citadel Mall 719-596-9066 Henri’s Jewelry 191 W. Mineral Ave. #130 Littleton, CO 303-794-4122 Lorenzo Jewelers Southwest Plaza Mall 303-948-4435 Mickelson Jewelers 4940 S. Yosemite St. Suite E 6 Englewood, CO 303-773-0553
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Nolan’s Jewelers 819 10th Greeley 970-353-9531 Ooh Aah Jewelry 4216 Tennyson St. Denver, CO 720-855-7241 Park Lane Jewelry Sabrina Bell 303-564-3832 myparklane.com/sbell See ad page 116 Regency Jewelers 14500 W. Colfax Ave. #170 Lakewood, CO 303-590-1506 Riddle Jewelry Frontier Mall Cheyenne, WY 307-778-7459
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Rocky Mountain Gems Fine Jewelry 7674 Grandview Ave. #115 Arvada, CO 303-463-1885 Samuel’s Jewelers Chapel Hills Mall 719-598-3900 Samuel’s Jewelers Flat Iron Crossing 303-466-9541 Sanchez Brothers 1455 S. Sheridan Blvd. Lakewood, CO 303-936-9715 Sathers Leading Jewelers 300 E. Foothills Pkwy Fort Collins, CO 970-223-0256
Signature Diamonds 14500 W. Colfax Ave. #250 Lakewood, CO 303-590-1504 Silpada by Kim LaBella 303-817-4618 mysilpada.com/kim.labella Trice Jewelers 25520 S. Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 303-759-9661 Ultra Gold & Diamonds Prime Outlets Loveland, CO 970-663-5130 William Moore Jewelers 914 9th Avenue Greeley 970-356-3420
KITCHEN & COOKWARE Dinner4Two 845-497-7726 Facebook.com/Dinner4Two See ad page 118 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT A Touch of Class Music 303-693-9500 atcmusic.com See ad page 124 RECEPTIONS Antlers Hilton 4 South Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 719-473-5600 Austinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Homestead at Pelican Lakes 1600 Pelican Lake Dr. Windsor, CO 970-674-1100
Boettcher Mansion 900 Colorow Road Golden, CO 720-497-7630
Clarion Hotel Colorado Springs 314 W. Bijou St. Colorado Springs, CO 719-329-7443
Brookside Gardens 619 E. Hwy 56 Berthoud, CO 970-532-3663 brooksidegardens.com See ad page 107, 126
Colorado Springs Marriott 5580 Tech Center Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 719-260-1800
Cable Center, The 2000 Butchel Blvd. Denver, CO 303-871-4885
Della Terra Mountain Chateau 3501 Fall River Road Estes Park, CO 970-586-2501 dellaterramountainchateau.com See ad page 127
Castle Marne 1572 Race St. Denver 303-331-0624 castlemarne.com See ad page 132
DoubleTree Hotel Denver Tech 7801 East Orchard Rd. Englewood, CO 303-779-6161 ext 5311
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Embassy Suites DTC 10250 East Costilla Ave. Centennial, CO 303-705-5921 Embassy Suites Denver Southeast 7525 E. Hampden Ave. Denver, CO 303-696-6644 Grant-Humphreys Mansion 770 Pennsylvania St. Denver, CO 303-894-2505 Holiday Inn Select Cherry Creek 455 S. Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 303-388-0059 See ad page 128
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Hotel Boulderado 2115 13th Street Bouderado, CO 303-440-2880 boulderado.com See ad page 129 Marriott 350 E. Horsetooth Rd. Fort Collins, CO 970-226-5200 McCormick’s Catering at the Oxford Hotel 1659 Wazee St. Denver, CO 303-628-5567 Michaels of Denver 1770 Sherman St. Denver, CO 303-778-0916
Morningside Manor 13251 W. 64th Ave. Arvada, CO 303-425-5616 Mount Vernon Event Center 17173 Mount Vernon Rd. Golden, CO 303-467-2680 Noah’s 11885 North Bradburn Blvd. Westminster 801-792-1166 mynoahs.com See ad page 132 Omni Interlocken Resort 500 Interlocken Blvd. Broomfield, CO 303-464-3256
Pines at Genesee Catering and Events, The 633 Park Point Drive Golden, CO 303-526-7939 thepinesatgenesee.com See ad page 109,130 Plum Creek Golf & Country Club 331 Players Creek Drive Castle Rock, CO 303-688-2612 Ramada Continental 2601 Zuni St. Denver, CO 303-262-7723 St. Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Event Center 3050 67th Ave. Suite 200 Greeley, CO 970-336-1000
Stanley Hotel, The 333 Wonderview Ave. Estes Park, CO 800-976-1377 stanleyhotel.com See ad page 131 Stonebrook Manor 650 E. 124th Ave. Thornton, CO 303-255-0063 Villa Parker Cultural & Events Center 10750 South Pine Dr. Parker, CO 303-805-2295 Wingate by Wyndham 8000 E. Peakview Ave. Greenwood Village, CO 303-221-0383 wingatedenver.com
REHEARSAL DINNERS Hotel Boulderado 2115 13th Street Bouderado, CO 303-440-2880 boulderado.com See ad page 129 Pines at Genesee Catering and Events, The 633 Park Point Drive Golden, CO 303-526-7939 thepinesatgenesee.com See ad page 109,130 Stanley Hotel, The 333 Wonderview Ave. Estes Park, CO 800-976-1377 stanleyhotel.com See ad page 131
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RENTALS A to Z Party Rental 11900 W. Colfax Avenue Lakewood, CO 303-232-7418 a2zrentals.com See ad page 111 All Events Tent & Party Rentals 1438 B. Nelson Road Longmont, CO 303-485-9985 alleventsrentals.com See ad page 112 SPAS Brookside Gardens 619 E. Hwy 56 Berthoud, CO 970-532-3663 brooksidegardens.com See ad page 107, 126
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