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Site Visit: The Odd, The Unusual... Mead's "Scooterhinge"

3/25/2014

 
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Their tagline is, "Scooterhinge, A Nostalgic Rental Hall."  But this venue in Mead, Colorado is more than nostalgic. It's eclectic, it's strange... it's downright a museum of the odd and unusual!

The My Big Day team went on a site visit of Scooterhinge to get an idea of what future signature events might makes sense in this space. We also receive requests for affordable event spaces where clients have the option to bring their own caterer and alcohol.  This place offers all of that and more!
So we wanted to get a feel of what this venue is all about before we make referrals to our clients.

Located between Loveland and Longmont, Mead is a town of less than 4,000 people.  The owner of Scooterhinge is a collector of sorts. He purchased this building and started bringing in his collectibles (old motorcycles, classic cars, vintage dolls, nostalgic toys, the list goes on.)

Here are some quick stats, should you consider renting Scooterhinge for your next event:
  • Seats 280
  • Bring your own booze
  • Bring your own food/caterer
  • 5 disc CD player and sound system available
  • Big Stage available for band or DJ
  • Multiple rooms
  • Indoor smoking room
  • Outdoor patio
  • Indoor outhouse (and working bathrooms)
  • Pool table
  • Kitchen available
  • Photo opps galore!
  • Clean up staff available at $1 per person (on your guest list)
  • Rental fee: $150/hr

    See our slideshow below with some photos of Scooterhinge.
    To visit their website, CLICK HERE
    Do you need more event venue recommendations?
    Contact My Big Day!
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10 Things You Should NOT Do After You Get Engaged

3/21/2014

 
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The Huffington Post posted a fantastic article on things you shouldn't do after you get engaged. Writer, Sandy Malone hit the nail on the head!

From house hunting, to wedding gown shopping and to time spend on Pinterest, to wedding weight loss ... we 100% agree with Sandy's observations.

If you are a bride, or have a friend who is engaged, do her a favor, and send her this article!

CLICK HERE for the article on 10 Things You Should NOT Do After You Get Engaged.

You'll thank us for it!
-My Big Day Events

15 Top Secret Wine Country Trips

3/19/2014

 
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My Big Day has been on the hunt for a great girls weekend that involves wine.

We stumbled across this article and had to re-post!  Did you know about all these hidden gems? 
Here's to 15 great little known wine country trips!
Thank you to Sunset Magazine for giving us the scoop!

Experience wine country without the crowds in these under-the-radar spots for sipping.

CLICK HERE for the Sunset Magazine Slideshow.

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The Easter Keg Hunt SOLD OUT in Less Than 24 Hours!

3/15/2014

 
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This is a first for My Big Day!  We sell out of our events often, but never has it happened in less than 24 hours from when tickets went on sale.  We are so honored that in our 6th year of this event, we have created so much demand!

On April 19th we will have more than 100 players running around Old Town Fort Collins, hunting for eggs, and the ultimate prize, The Easter Keg! This is more players than we have ever had before!

Due to the growing size of this event, we have now partnered with Avogadros Number in Fort Collins to be our new 'kick-off' location.  We will also have 3 photographers on hand to photograph the craziness of this event. This year we've also partnered with NoCo Short Bus Tours to offer safe transportation home for our teams and players.

Lastly,  My Big Day is giving a portion of all proceeds from this event to one of our favorite animal shelters, Denkai Animal Sanctuary.

Thank you for all of your support!
Our events continue to grow, and we love you for that!

If you are a business, or work for a company looking for fun activities for your next company party, contact My Big Day!
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Eat Well, Give Great - GREAT PLATES is back!

3/5/2014

 
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My Big Day is a BIG fan of any event that benefits people and businesses in multiple ways.

Great Plates is one of those events.  The Fort Collins Downtown Business Association puts on this event every year, and it's benefits are three-fold:

- Restaurants receive business from potentially NEW customers that have never tried their restaurant before
- Customers get to try these restaurants at a great, discounted price
- The Food Bank of Larimer County benefits from this event, and in turn, raises enough money to serve thousands of meals!

The only problem we have is that the event only lasts two weeks, and we don't have enough time to try each restaurant!
For more information on this event, visit DowntownFortCollins.com --- but don't wait too long!  The event this year is from March 1-14, 2014.


And to learn more about one of our favorite non-profits, visit the Food Bank of Larimer County website: FoodBankLarimer.org

CLICK HERE for a list of participating businesses!

Interview Guide for Your Potential Band or DJ

3/4/2014

 
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Many people don’t realize it, but music plays a crucial part in your event.  The band or DJ sets the mood for your special day so the importance of having a true professional is pivotal.

To ensure you are getting a professional-- listen to referrals, go out and see the band play or at the very least conduct a phone interview.  After you’ve listened to them, arm yourself with these questions to ask your DJ or band -- and you should be prepared to dance the night away.

Below is My Big Day's helpful list of 26 questions you should be asking!

Potential Event  DJ or Band Questions:

1. How long have you been performing (corporate events, weddings, etc)

2. How many events have you done in the last year?

3. Will you have multiple events on my event day/weekend?

4. Will the band leader or DJ serve as the MC during the event?

5. Can we provide a “Do Not Play” list and a MUST play list?

6. How many hours will you be playing according to the contract?

7. How many breaks will you take? How long are those breaks?

8. How will you handle the music during your breaks?

9. How much do you charge to learn a new song for my wedding? (Band) Or to download a song you don’t have in your music library? (DJ)

 10. Will you be cuing the events? If so, how do you typically pace event receptions? An event planner will put this together for you, and be the liaison to the DJ/MC, but if you don’t have a planner, you’ll be relying on the DJ for the timing of the evenings events.

11. Do you bring all your sound, instruments and wiring?

12. Will you ensure the venue has enough power?

13. What will your attire be at the event?

14. What is your plan if you are ill or there is an emergency and you can’t work my event?

15. What is the deposit required to reserve you for our date date?

16. When is the final balance due?

17. What is your cancellation policy?

18. What payment forms do you accept?

19. When we book your company, are we booking YOU, or someone else?

20. Do you have any event vendors that you recommend? (It doesn’t hurt to ask)

21. Have you performed in the venue we are holding the event in? Are there any technical challenges there? (acoustics, noise permits, music cut-off time, etc.)

22. Do you bring back-up equipment, should something happen to your… (speakers, sound board, playlist, etc.)?

23. Do you offer any additional services at a discount if I book both? (Photobooth, video, etc.)

24. How early do you arrive for set-up?

25. What do you love most about your job?

26.
Tell us what your company does best, and why that’s important to us and our event.
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*** My Big Day offers helpful tips and downloadable interview guides FREE of charge, for all of our clients!

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Group Getaways on a Budget Spring/Summer 2014

3/3/2014

 
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When planning for your Big Day, a big part of the prep can be the bachelor party, the bachelorette party, and the honeymoon.

Travel costs money, of course, but if you are looking for a fun time with your guys, gals, or a creative budget honeymoon destination, My Big Day can help.

Below are some links to articles we found on great places to celebrate, while trying not to break the bank!

Cheers!
-My Big Day

Cheap summer getaways in the Upper Midwest:
35 great vacations that cost $125 or less!!!
Great for the guys or the girls!
Article from MidwestWeekends.com


Visit the 'Great Lake State'! The Pure Michigan website offers monthly travel deals that will amaze you! Subscribe to receive deal alerts.
Here is a list of their current deals:
PureMichigan.com
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Beaches is rolling out the red carpet for you and your girlfriends to go on a 4-night best friends vacation in paradise at very special rates, filled with special activities and special goodies. So, grab your girlfriends, kick back, relax and enjoy Caribbean-style fun at the Beaches Friends Forever (B.F.F.) Girls Getaway.
Go to Beaches.com for more info
If you are interested in someplace that requires a passport, check out this article from SmarterTravel.com:
10 Places to Go While They Are Still Cheap: 2014 Edition

Whether you're on the prowl for a perfect beach or a city bursting with culture, these cities and countries deliver big but cost little. Not all of them will stay cheap in the years to come, though, so if you're inspired to go, do it soon.

Go to the SmarterTravel.com site to see their top 10 list!
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If a golf trip is more your style, GolfDigest.com wrote a great article on all the best golf courses for a buddies trip.

Whether you are interested in the best courses for couples, local nightlife, food, or on a budge, this article covers it all!
Go to GolfDigest.com to read more.
If the Caribbean is much more your speed, we found a great list from TripCurator.com with the TOP 10 CHEAPEST All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean.

Sign us up!
All-Inclusive is the way My Big Day likes to go.  no need to worry about the cost of each cocktail---it's included!
Click through the slideshow to learn more about each of the Top 10 places at TripCurator.com

PriceofTravel.com wrote a similar article, with a lot of additional detail. Go to PriceofTravel.com for more info
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Make your own fun!
Pick the place where you know you'll all enjoy the weather, and plan an affordable trip through My Big Day's favorite vacation rental website, VRBO.com

You can rent a house, bungalow, condo, cabin... whatever suits your style for your size group. Find some affordable transportation, pick up some groceries, and make your own vacation!

Visit VRBO.com to start searching rentals today!
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