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Loveland, CO Garden Wedding

9/28/2014

My Big Day was honored to be chosen as the wedding planning team for this gorgeous backyard garden wedding in Loveland, Colorado.

The bride and groom made florals, pies and dancing their top priorities for this intimate affair.
Unique color combinations, an eclectic dinner menu, and multiple officiants made this day even more special.

Family and friends helped with everything from classical ceremony music to flower arrangements. Chelsea and Nick selected elements that would make this day definitively their taste!

Thank you to the wedding team that made this day happen!

Wedding Professionals:
Event Planners: My Big Day
Ceremony/Reception: Loveland Garden Wedding
Photographer: Two C's Photography
Catering: Sullivan's Catering
Pies: Little Bird Bakeshop

Wedding Favor Ideas

9/24/2014

by Jessica Weimer

When planning a wedding, most brides first thought doesn’t always go to favors. Usually it’s the dress or the décor or the amazing food they plan on having. But favors are not something to be overlooked, especially nowadays when favors can be so fun and creative! No more with the old school bag of candy coated almonds that used to be the expected favor. Now thanks to Pinterest, and all the crafters out there, you can make your favors as memorable as your wedding. These are My Big Day's Top 5 favorite creative ideas for wedding favors - whether it is a DIY project for you and your bridesmaids or something customized your guests can enjoy for years to come.

1) One of our favorite DIY favors is the pre-packaged s’mores.

These are the cutest favors for each guest’s place setting and they will loved by all! They are really easy to make and won’t break the bank. All you need is a couple bags of graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate, as well as small bags and twine to tie each one. If you really want to get creative get nametags and write a cute phrase such as ‘S’more Love’. Then gather all your bridesmaids to come help out in the construction of each baggie.

2) Another really great favor for your guests is the homemade hangover kit.

This kit includes Tylenol for your aching head, water, a snack bar, hair ties, breath mints, tums and sunglasses. Now you don’t have to include that entire list but your guests will appreciate the thought the next morning after a long night of fun!

3) If you are looking to do something that every one of your guests will enjoy than you don’t need to look any further than send home boxes of Krispy Kreme Donuts!

Who doesn’t love these melt in your mouth circles of deliciousness? You could even ask Krispy Kreme to frost them in your wedding color for an added touch. Guests will be impressed as well as truly thankful for such a yummy treat!

4) If you really want your wedding favors to reflect you two as a couple but also give your guests something to use for a long time, then picture coasters are a really fun idea.

You just need to choose pics of either you and the groom or maybe someplace fun you went to. Then get them printed on a coaster and guests can use them in their home and always think of the fun time they had at your event! This is a great idea for the couple who travels a lot.

5) Most times wedding favors tend to be more geared to woman, with the exception of any food related item. If you are wanted something to really impress the men in attendance than this favor is what you are looking for.

Cigars and match sets are something not everyone does as a favor but will definitely be appreciated by the male attendee’s.

There you have it! Our Top 5 Favorite Wedding Favors!

Now as you plan your wedding you have some great options of really great wedding favors that guests will remember and be very impressed with!

If you are looking for more wedding inspiration visit our Pinterest page at
http://www.pinterest.com/MyBigDayEvents/

-My Big Day Company

NoCo Boo's and Booze Halloween Party: at the Mainline

9/17/2014

My Big Day Events presents our 7th annual Halloween party, "Noco Boo's and Booze!"
Spirited Halloween party people come from all over Northern Colorado!
(Loveland, Fort Collins, Windsor, Greeley, Berthoud, Timnath, Longmonth, Johnstown, Evans, Estes Park, etc.)

Formally called "Massacre on Mahogany," this party has grown year after year, and has moved to a new location!

This year we've partnered with The Mainline Ale House in Old Town to host the wildest Halloween Bash in NoCo. The entire upper level is a private party just for our VIP guests!

My Big Day is offering unbelievable ticket prices & value for everything you need for a memorable night out!

Tickets include:
-- Event Entrance to the Exclusive Top Level Party
-- 2 Drink Tickets Per Person
-- DJ/Dancing
-- Costume Contest & Prizes
-- Discounted Bar Prices
-- Signature Cocktails
-- Free Appetizer and Sodas for DD's
-- Discount at Life of the Party Costume Shop
-- A donation to our chosen non-profit, Partners Mentoring Youth

The place to be this Halloween in Old Town! This is not your next-door neighbor's house party... and this is not a teenagers club night.
This IS the perfect party for adults looking for a night out!

TICKETS

Loveland Oktoberfest 2014!

9/15/2014

Raise Your Glass!

A toast to Grimm Brothers Brewhouse for bringing Oktoberfest here. They have a passion for authentic German style beers and are happy to share it with us. The owners of Grimm fell in love with the many styles of German beer and the way they have been made since the 1800’s. They learned how to make the many styles and perfected the process and tastes. Grimm Brothers decided everyone needs to share in this wonderful festival dedicated to BEER. That’s right your heard me, BEER.

They started the festival in their parking lot in 2010. It has become so popular they have steadily grown thought the years quickly. They are getting so popular they are needing to expand. This year they are moving to a bigger venue at Thunder Mountain Amphitheatre.

Share the Love of Beer!

There are several local breweries joining in the festivities. They all share a love of craft beers and big hearts. As a matter of fact a portion of the proceeds are being donated to Colorado Youth Outdoors. They are a non-profit that helps connect parents and kids connect through hands on outdoor activities.

Oktoberfest will be kicking off with a free family friendly festival from 11 am to 5 pm. Many local vendors will be attending to give that extra Loveland flavor and flare to the event. There will be a concert after the festival and tickets will be able to be purchased at Thunder Mountain, ALL Loveland and Fort Collins King Soopers’, Loveland visitor’s centers, and online at www.lovelandoktoberfest.org

Ticket prices start at $15 for students, $18 presale, $20 at the gates.

Take some time to stop by Grimm Brothers Brewhouse and say thank you! The best kept secret is if you bring in any growler from anywhere they will fill it for you! How awesomely crazy is that!

Where:
Thunder Mountain Amphitheatre
4250 Byrd Drive
Loveland, Co 80538

When:
09/20/2014

Time:
11 am - 5 pm – Free Family Festival
4 pm – Concert Gates Open

Brews Available:
Loveland Ale Works
Sam Adams
Crow Hop Brewing
Grimm Brothers
Big Beaver
Rock Bottom Brewery

My Big Day is an ENTHUSIASTIC sponsor of the
2014 Loveland Oktoberfest!

NoCo Boo's and Booze Non-Profit

9/9/2014

My Big Day is thrilled to announce the non-profit we are partnering with for our NoCo Boo's and Booze Halloween Party: Partners Mentoring Youth!
A portion of all ticket sales and food/beverage sales will go to this amazing organization!

http://www.partnersmentoringyouth.org/

The mission of Partners Mentoring Youth is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships between positive adult role models and youth facing challenges in their personal, social and academic lives.

Cheyenne, WY Country Wedding on Sloan Lake

9/8/2014

Photo by Ben Bradley Photography

My Big Day was honored to be chosen as the planners for the wedding of Julian & Charlotte Martinez. The ceremony took place on Sloan Lake in Lions Park outside of the Kiwanis Community House in Cheyenne, WY. The reception took place inside of the lovely Community House.

The bride and groom were surrounded by friends and family members who helped make this large wedding extra special!
The day was absolutely PERFECT! We could not have asked for better weather!

The highlight of the day for us was the love between Julian & Charlotte. There were so many emotions and nerves leading up to the ceremony. Julian could not wait to see his bride!

Thank you to all the vendors who made Julian & Charlotte's
wedding a spectacular celebration of love!

Wedding Professionals:
Event Planners: My Big Day
Ceremony: Kiwanis Community House, Lakefront
Reception: Kiwanis Community House, Cheyenne
Flowers: Love Letters Floral
Photography: Ben Bradley Photography
Music: Jim Cox
Officiant: Maria Cox
Video: Ampersand Family
Rentals: Dan D Party Rentals

My Big Day would also like to thank Bob & Courtney at Kiwanis Community House for their extreme helpfulness! We love working with these guys!
Kiwanis Community House
4603 Lions Park Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 638-4356

Loveland's Oktoberfest Needs Volunteers!

9/3/2014

The Loveland Oktoberfest is just around the corner (September 20th) and they need volunteers!

If you like beer, love music, and are willing to volunteer, they need YOU!

Sign up to volunteer: CLICK HERE

More info on this year's Oktoberfest: CLICK HERE

My Big Day is a proud sponsor of the 2014 Loveland Oktoberfest!

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