{Photo of the Week} This couple shows such emotion!

We helped plan Jana and Jeff's wedding at the Greenbriar in Boulder, Colorado.
They were such an expressive couple, I love how Rebecca Bonner captured their emotions.

 

 

{Wedding Video of the Day} Flash Mob Wedding

I had a dream the other night that I coordinated a flash mob at a Lady Gaga concert.  Very odd! wonder what that means?

You've heard of  flash mobs?  I'm sure you've seen them, a group of people suddenly assemble in public and do a dance or something entertaining, then disperse.  Made me wonder if anyone had done a flash mob wedding...of course they have!  Check it out this flash mob wedding in a mall (you have to get to about the middle of the video for the wedding part to begin).   It would be a very unusual wedding to coordinate!  Bring on the jazz hands!

{Photo of the Week} A Bride and Her Chicken!

A full post will be coming on Elizabeth & Chris' wedding, but I love this picture and just had to share it!
It totally makes me laugh...a good way to start the week!

Classic Creations Wedding Planner-  Aspen, Avalanche Ranch
Jenna Walker Photography

{Photos of the Week} Love this Tradition...the Bride Always Wins!

Wedding Planning Traditions:   German Bridal Cups

This is a wedding tradition, that I think all brides should incorporate in to their wedding reception! 
The bridal cup is made up of a large cup and a small hanging cup.

Champagne or the beverage of your choice fills each cup. The bride and groom stand close together and drink from the cup at the same time, the bride from the tiny cup, and the groom from the large one.

The old tradition says that love, faithfulness and good luck await the couple who drink from the cup.

However, most people tell the other tradition before they start drinking.... "Who Rules the House"

Whoever finishes first, without spilling a drop will be the ruler of the house.

The bride always wins!

This was so much fun at Eryn and Sean's wedding (Devil's Thumb Ranch).

The guests were cheering (maybe that was mostly the ladies?), but it got a lot of laughs!  

It's a great way to add a little of  your heritage to your day, or even create a new family tradition.

Wedding Shoe Obsessions!

I've been having a lot of shoe obsession moments lately!  I think I bought 3 pairs last month that I've yet to wear. When I saw this post by Inside Weddings I had to share the shoe love. It's all about Christian Louboutins as wedding shoes. (Sigh!)

Inside Weddings-Wedding Style: Christian Louboutins

Here are my faves!

 Photograph by Ira Lippke

LiquidLightImages

Photograph by John Solano

Photograph by Jay Lawrence Goldman

Who will you be wearing on your wedding day?

Eryn & Sean Engagement Shoot

Eryn and Sean's wedding at Devil's Thumb Ranch is coming up fast.  They took some time out to do a great engagement photo session with their photographer Frances from Frances Photography.
Love this first one, it's HOT!

Photo of the week : US Airforce Academy Chapel

Upon arriving at the site for Nora & James' wedding ceremony, I was dumbstruck. Driving to the United States Airforce Academy Chapel is an experience in itself - stopping at checkpoints to get your car searched by men in uniform, cruising winding roads in the midst of the mountains - but there's no denying the intimdation that comes over you when first laying eyes on the Chapel itself.

When I think of the word "chapel" I immediately hear The Dixie Cups singing sweetly in my head, and I envision a gazebo-like structure for the quaintest of weddings. The Airforce Academy Chapel dashes all that and replaces it with Booming Beethoven Beats and architecture on steroids.

Giant and striking, the chapel will make you stop in your tracks and stare with your jaw dropped until you relalize, yes, it really is that big, and yes, you should seriously be impressed. We can't wait for you to see the rest of the photos from Nora & Jame's wedding, but until then, gaze up this...

Look at those tiny little people! Yowza, that's big!

Photo of the Week: Mema's Thank You Card

While rummaging through old photos, I came across one of my favorites. A while ago one of my aunts discovered a box full of extra thank you notes from my grandma and grandpa's wedding. My grandparents had both recently moved to the United States and were living in New York where they met and were married. My grandma, "Mema," was born and raised in Dungannon, Ireland, and my grandpa was from Dunfermline in Scotland.

They tied the knot at St. Sebastian's Church in Queens, New York in February, 1956. Weren't they a lovely pair? I love everything about this photo - the dainty bows on her dress, her crown, the major 1950s haircut on him, and even the font on the perfect message at the bottom. I'm sure they had a beautiful wedding.

Photo of the Week : Teacup Tree

While recently perusing the blog of photographer Jasmine Star, I came across the wedding of Sarah & Chris. The couple's wedding was also recently featured on one of our favorite blogs, Style Me Pretty.

As soon as I saw the picture of the teacup tree detail, I sincerely gasped aloud. I don't know exactly what it is... perhaps just my obsession with dainty, antique teacups... but I love this teacup tree that Sarah & Chris made for their reception. Beyond.

Seriously, I can't stop looking at it! I even made it my desktop background so I have something unique and pretty to look at whenever I want. Maybe you all won't be quite as enthralled as I am, but I think we can all appreciate a nice cup of tea with this dreary, rainy weather we're having. Pour yourself a cup, add a little honey, and get inspired.

Photo of the Week - Roxanne & John's Film Highlights

Alright, it's got to be clear at this point that we are absolutely in love with Roxanne & John. Last week, their killer videographers, Rising Moon Video Photography, posted video highlights from their fabulous Keystone wedding.

It's a fantastic reel that really shows how much fun the entire day was - from the gondola rides up to the tip top of the mountain, to dancing the night away at the gorgeous Timber Ridge venue. Not to mention, you can clearly see how in love the couple is. Seriously, the look on John's face when Roxanne is walking down the aisle will keep you grinning for the next few hours.

Roxanne + John Highlights from Rising Moon on Vimeo.

Photo of the Week: An Underwater Engagement

Colorado has so many amazing options for engagement sessions. Hop in the car for a short drive and you can find yourself in the heart of desert-like sand dunes or thousands of feet high in a mountain of snow. That's serious versatility.

Photographer Jenny Smith of Alders Photography recently posted an engagement session to her blog with so much flair it even impresses us Coloradans! To pull off this underwater engagement session, Nicole and Broc purchased second-hand wedding apparel and jumped right in. Such a creative idea, Nicole and Broc!

Photo of the Week: Roxanne & John Keystone Wedding Preview

We had such an amazing time on Saturday in Keystone celebrating Roxanne & John's beautiful union. While it was rainy and cold in Denver, it couldn't have been more ideal up at the tip top of the mountain.

Denver Wedding Photographer, Jason G, captured some absolutely breathtaking images from the day. We'll be sure to post more when we get them, but for now, here's a sneak peek into Roxanne & John's fantastic Keystone wedding.

Photo of the Week: E-Zine Preview

These handmade floral belts artfully produced by EmersonMade are dainty things of beauty that no one could ever hate. They're also featured in our upcoming E-Zine - "What Your Guests Really Think About Your Wedding," hitting your inbox later this week!

We'll talk about all the things wedding guests tell me, but would never tell you! We'll also show you what you can do to keep all your guests happy and pleasantly surprised, plus give you a peak at some more darling items from EmersonMade.

To receive our E-Zine jam-packed with tips and tricks for the stylish bride, e-mail Julie at julie@denver-weddings.com.

Photo of the Week: Edible Escort Cards!

I’m bringing this one to you all the way from my hometown, St. Louis, Missouri. Or, “The Lou” as you may have heard it referred to by Nelly circa 1998.

I love the personalized touches each unique couple brings to make their day theirs. There’s so much room for creativity with escort cards – you can literally use anything as long as it's informative.

Maggie and Brian took a delicious spin on their cards. Focusing largely on warm colors and cozy tones, they decided to create a fresh-looking display using green apples to direct guests to their seats (and insert a cheery pop to their reception colors). The bright color of the apples looks so crisp and complimentary with the deep red table fabric. I would never expect an apple to look “elegant” but, in my opinion, this does!

Laura
 
Thanks to: John F Hook Photography