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The holidays are in full swing! That means that calendars are bursting at the seams with events, activities, and celebrations. However, sometimes, it’s hard to feel completely festive when your pocket book doesn’t sparkle like the lights in Downtown Fort Collins. Don’t fall victim to the holiday budget blues! My Big Day Marketing & Events has scoured the event listings and found some fun and festive activities that you can do that won’t break the bank! Love the Lights! Winter Wonderlights - Bundle up and take a stroll through Chapungu Sculpture Park’s Winter Wonderlights at Centerra in Loveland! Enjoy the 150,000 lights, including holiday string lights, twinkling bulbs, LED mappable snowflakes, illuminated African stone sculptures and a 30 minute music and light show that takes place every night, November 19 - January 1st. This magical wonderland is free for the public to enjoy. Each show is 30 minutes long and runs from 5:00 - 9:00 pm each night! Some nights even include a variety of vendors including Reindeer visits, food, and other fun! https://www.visitlovelandco.org/winterwonderlights/  Downtown Fort Collins Holiday Lights - The beautiful twinkle lights are back in Downtown Fort Collins! Enjoy the beautiful white lit trees that line College Avenue and Old Town Square now through Valentine’s Day! Pack a thermos of hot cocoa and window shop while you stroll! FREE for all to enjoy!  Garden of Lights at The Gardens on Spring Creek - For a small fee, you and your family can enjoy a magical tour through the holiday lit gardens, December 9 - 24. The gardens, flowerbeds, sculptures, and fields will be illuminated with thousands of LED lights.Be mesmerized by glow-in-the-dark circus performers and other live performers. Tickets are $10 for adults and children - 12 and up, $5 for children 5 - 11, and children 5 and below are FREE. https://www.fcgov.com/gardens/garden-of-lights  Christmas Walk in the Woods, 1750 Savage Road, Loveland, CO - Known for their Halloween shenanigans, Savage Woods has transformed into a winter wonderland for the holiday season! Explore the twinkle lights and Christmas displays, December 10 - January 1, 5:00 - 8:00 pm every evening. Santa and carolers will be on hand on certain evenings, and every night you are invited to enjoy some tasty hot chocolate while you stroll. Tickets are $8 for visitors 5 years old and up! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-walk-in-the-woods-tickets-469180019067 O Christmas Tree! Union Colony Civic Center’s Festival of Trees (November 25 - Dec 3) - A beloved holiday tradition! There’s 9 days of festive family fun to take in at the Union Colony Civic Center in Greeley, CO. All of the trees on display are decorated and light by members and groups in the local community. Enjoy visits with Santa, food and beverages, and musical entertainment, too! https://greeleygov.com/activities/fot/festival-of-trees  Hey, Santa! Santa’s Workshop, Old Town Square, Fort Collins - Catch Santa and some of his helpers select days, 12:00 - 6:00 pm through Christmas Eve. It’s free to visit with Santa. Professional photos are available for purchase. https://downtownfortcollins.com/event/santas-workshop/  Free festive fun for the whole family! Other fun ideas to focus on this holiday season:
There is always lots to do in Northern Colorado! You can find more ideas and creative inspiration on My Big Day Marketing and Events’ holiday Pinterest Boards, here! Follow all of My Big Day Marketing and Events on social media for more tips and creative ideas - Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.   Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley is hosting a time-honored event, now approaching its 56th year of holiday magic. The Gift of Home Tour is a beautiful Longmont holiday tradition. With a focus on charitable giving, making memories, and supporting local businesses, The Gift of Home Tour is Colorado's largest self-guided holiday home tour. Homes will be “dressed up” for the holidays by decorators and decor stores, all with their own theme. The homes will feature items for sale and decorating ideas to get you ready for the holidays. Event Dates: Tour Dates & Times - December 2022 December 1: Opening Night Party 6-9pm December 1: Opening Night Home Tour 6-10pm December 2: Home Tour 1pm-7pm December 3: Home Tour 9am-3pm The opening night party is expected to sell out! St. Vrain Habitat is proud to be the host and beneficiary of the 2022 Gift of Home Tour. In 2020, Longmont Meals on Wheels graciously passed ownership of this event to Habitat. A holiday home tour flows beautifully with the mission and work of Habitat for Humanity. Event website: www.thegiftofhome.org Habitat appreciates our vendors: Adorn Home and Gift Gallery, Adornables Little Ones Boutique, Beth's Bath Shop, Bitterroot Studios, Bricks Retail Inc., Danish Furniture Colorado, Habitat's International Development Committee, Kate LeCerf Interiors, Longmont Florist. Habitat wishes to thank our Gingerbread Home Sponsors: Bob Braudes and Nancy Clairmont, Allstate Liz Hogan's Agency, and Stapp Interstate Toyota. About Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley (St. Vrain Habitat) is dedicated to providing decent, affordable homeownership for working families in the St. Vrain Valley and Estes Valley School Districts. Established in 1988, Habitat's mission is 'Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.' At Habitat, our vision is a world where everyone has a decent, affordable place to live. Work That Matters For 34+ years, St. Vrain Habitat has partnered with families in our community to help them achieve the dream of owning a home. One in 7 Colorado families pays more than half their income on housing. Every month families are forced to make tough decisions about what they can afford: rent, food, child care, transportation, or health care. All Habitat homeowners complete a rigorous application process where they demonstrate a clear need for housing, the ability to pay a mortgage, and a willingness to partner through 'sweat equity' hours and preparedness classes. Through Habitat, families achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. The long-term impacts of homeownership include: enhanced wellbeing, improved educational outcomes, improved health, safer neighborhoods, increased safety, and reduced need for public assistance. Habitat Contact: Hannah Williams, Marketing & Communications Manager hwilliams@stvrainhabitat.org 303-682-2485 x111 Event Planning Contact: Christine Forster, President, MBD Marketing & Events EMAIL 303-886-3068   A winter snow storm couldn’t stop the newest branch of the Bachus & Shanker law firm from opening up it’s doors for some celebratory fun! My Big Day Marketing & Events was honored to be the planning partner for the branch’s Grand Opening - Open House.  Bachus & Shanker are personal injury attorneys who have built their sprawling state-wide practice to help injured people achieve justice. Since they opened their first office in 1997, they have represented over 10,000 people. They are advocates for victim rights, and they are dedicated to the communities in which they work through the Bachus & Shanker, LLC Care Foundation. This foundation has given more than $150,000 to local charities over the past four years. My Big Day Marketing & Events was brought in to help plan the grand opening open house and toy drive for their Fort Collins office. We helped manage the event set up from securing vendors to rental deliveries and set up. Our staff was on hand prior to, during, and after the event to make sure everything ran smoothly. We assisted with guest check-in, bar-tending, and ran the event’s contest drawing.  Guests of Bachus & Shanker RSVP’d for an evening of delicious food, drink, networking, and fun. During the event, there was a surprise visit from Slap Shot, the Colorado Eagles mascot. They were on hand to help hand out the grand prize drawing - tickets to future Colorado Eagles games. Two lucky winners won 4 tickets each to games in December and January.  While the nasty winter weather did have a slight effect on attendance, those that did brave the weather found a great opportunity to network with other industry professionals. The office space had a wonderful break room area that was perfect for mingling over appetizers and drinks. My Big Day is grateful for the opportunity to help plan this celebration and looks forward to building a strong community connection with this company. Event: Bachus & Shanker Grand Opening Open House Location: Bachus & Shanker Fort Collins Office Rentals: Primary Event Rentals Catering: Fresh Plate Catering & Cafe Special Guest: SlapShot from the Colorado Eagles Florals: Palmer Flowers Event Planning Team & Bartending: My Big Day Marketing & Events  Making Business Personal
As a connected collective of experts, My Big Day specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns! My Big Day makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with My Big Day, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Contact MBD Marketing & Events *** Bringing Joy to the Job *** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us It always feel good to be appreciated and Keystone Financial does a great job at letting their clients know that they are treasured. MBD Marketing & Events was asked to help plan Keystone's annual Client Appreciation event and we loved every minute of it! What a wonderful, thoughtful group of people! We were tasked with finding:
MBD Marketing & Events reached out to all of the venues that were suitable, sent RFPs to many caterers, and vetted about 25 entertainers! We quickly got everything booked and ready for invitations to be sent out. Keystone Financial hosted their largest gathering yet - and gave their clients a very fun night! Thank you for trusting MBD to do what we do best --- Bring JOY to the Job!  Making Business Personal
As a connected collective of experts, My Big Day specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns! My Big Day makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with My Big Day, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Contact MBD Marketing & Events ***Bringing Joy to the Job*** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us  2022 is a landmark year for the city of Loveland, CO. We celebrate 60 years since Hewlett Packard opened a massive campus in Loveland, catapulting the city into a technological hub and city known for innovation! The building that put Loveland on the tech map sat dormant for a while after HP vacated. Today, the building has new owners and a fresh start! Known as Forge Campus, it is once again THE BUZZ of the city! MBD Marketing & Events was prospected a number of months ago by a steering committee for the initiative called, Live Loveland, to consider helping to plan a large scale event. Little did we know what we were getting ourselves into. An incredible number of members of the community from all different backgrounds came together to give their input on what they wanted this celebration to look like. We quickly came up with a name that described what the event was for, honored the past, and celebrated the future. With 15 events rolled into 1 massive event, the Forge Campus was celebrated, open for tours and HOPPING! Below are all of the major activities and features offered:
We are very proud of the hard work we put into this major tribute to innovation in Loveland, CO. It took hundreds of vendors, volunteers and event crew members to make magic happen --- and it did! “60 Years Celebrating Seeds of Innovation” Saturday, October 8, 2022 9am – 1pm Forge Campus: 815 14th St SW, Loveland, CO 80537 Website: https://www.liveloveland.org/60-years-celebrating-seeds-of-innovation/  Making Business Personal
As a connected collective of experts, My Big Day specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns! My Big Day makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with My Big Day, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Contact MBD Marketing & Events ***Bringing Joy to the Job*** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us  MBD preaches the importance of bringing the added touches to every event that make it memorable and extra special. Showing appreciation for your event host is one way to bring that EXTRA to the event! Whether you're staying with friends for the weekend or attending a party thrown in your honor, thanking your host is an important step in ensuring future goodwill. Here are a few ideas to acknowledge the effort made on your behalf. See our free printable below. 
 Making Business Personal
As a connected collective of experts, My Big Day specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns! My Big Day makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with My Big Day, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Contact MBD Marketing & Events ***Bringing Joy to the Job*** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us 
CORPORATE HOLIDAY PARTY PLANNING TIMELINE
TIPS FROM MBD MARKETING & EVENTS Around this time of year we feel the last minute hustle from businesses and they try to scramble with planning the company holiday party. It doesn't have to be stressful. MBD has put together a tip sheet on how to time out your holiday party planning so you don't have to feel the stress and can simply enjoy the season. ​And of course, having planned countless holiday parties and having incredible vendor relationships - MBD could plan it all for you and give your company an amazing experience! Download our tip sheet below and keep on hand!
Book the Northern Colorado experts at My Big Day Marketing & Events. We take on the behind-the-scenes stress, so you can enjoy your event.
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Making Business Personal
As a connected collective of experts, My Big Day specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns! My Big Day makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. ​ As purveyors of fun with My Big Day, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Contact MBD Marketing & Events ​​ ***Bringing Joy to the Job*** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Finding the perfect spot for your next photo shoot! Northern Colorado has no shortage of scenic backdrops that are perfect for photoshoots - both professional and impromptu selfies. As event planners who are often asked for recommendations, we have pulled together a list of some of the best locations in NoCo. Reference this list for your next family mini-session, graduation shoot, engagement photos, or a fun afternoon with you and your closest friends! Favorite Spots for Family & Senior Photos Rocky Mountain National Park - This location offers some of the most majestic mountain views around! It is very popular in the fall - especially with the variety of golds, oranges, and reds - perfect for family photos that are worthy of a Christmas Card! There are multiple locations inside the park to choose from, including, but not limited to, Bear Lake, Sprague Lake, and Moraine Park.  Horsetooth Reservoir - Located just west of Fort Collins proper, this picturesque setting has great options for foothills and water backdrops. Also a great spot for engagement and wedding photos!  Riverbend Ponds Natural Area - This location is a hidden natural area surrounded by city - making it a perfect spot if you want more than one location for your photoshoot or session. You can easily travel from this beautiful natural setting to downtown Fort Collins for a completely different look. We are partial to this location in the fall - it is often full of vibrant yellows and oranges - perfect for fall senior photo shoots!  Arapaho Bend Natural Area - Perhaps one of the most photographed areas for family photos! This iconic bridge and beautiful wooded areas are the perfect setting for any shoot!  CSU Annual Flower Trial Gardens - Located in the heart of downtown Fort Collins, this spot is perfect for family photos, engagement sessions, group photos before school dances, or just some fun selfies with friends. Depending on when you go, there will be different background colors to suit your taste!  Stunning Engagement and Wedding Spots All of the previously mentioned locations would work for engagement and wedding photos, too, but these next spots are undeniably perfect! South Mesa Trailhead - Located near Boulder, CO, this location is a perfect spot to capture important engagement poses or a quick post-wedding photoshoot. Gather shots on the trail itself, or find a nearby stream.  Chataqua Park - Also located near Boulder, CO, this spot has some beautiful vistas and scenery great for any time of year. Hike through fields of yellow grass or snow to catch a perfect shot!  Old Town Fort Collins/Downtown Loveland - Downtown Fort Collins or 4th Street in downtown Loveland offer some chic and more urban shots to suit weddings and group photos. Perfect for family and senior photos as well!  You can find examples of all of these locations and more under the weddings tab on our website. Use our website for inspiration! You can also find more inspiration and locations for the perfect photoshoot on our curated Pinterest Pages: Married in the Mountains and My Big Day Weddings. Book the Northern Colorado experts at My Big Day Marketing & Events. We take on the behind-the-scenes stress, so you can enjoy your event. For business and private event tips and ideas, follow My Big Day on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.  Making Business Personal
As a connected collective of experts, My Big Day specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns! My Big Day makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with My Big Day, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Contact MBD Marketing & Events ***Bringing Joy to the Job*** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us My Big Day Marketing & Events has spent hours scouring northern Colorado for this comprehensive list of event spaces for small private events in Loveland and Berthoud. These venues are ideal for groups of 50 or less and include flexible event spaces, restaurants with private dining rooms, and activity centers. Flexible Event Spaces in Loveland and Berthoud LOVELAND Courtyard by Marriott Loveland Barnesville Room accommodates 40 guests; The 1881 Room accommodates 10 guests
Desk Chair Workspace The Rooftop seats 40 guests; The Exchange Conference Room seats 20 guests; The Reserve Conference Room seats 10-15 guests; The Boardroom Conference Room seats 6-8 guests
 Hustle Workshop Large Conference Room seats 16 guests; Outdoor patio also available for rental
McCreery House Indoor space accommodates 30 guests, seated.
Residence Inn Loveland Longs Peak Room accommodates 20 guests; Trailridge Room accommodates 30 guests; Patio accommodates 60 guests maximum
 Towneplace Suites by Marriott Meeting Room 116 and Meeting Room 117 each accommodate 15 guests seated
BERTHOUD Berthoud Historical Society Facilities McCarty-Fickel Historical Home and Pioneer Museum Courtyard
 Berthoud Parks Reserve pavilions and sport facilities at City of Berthoud-owned parks
Berthoud Recreation Center at Waggener Farm Outdoor pavilions, park, and indoor event rooms
Brookside Gardens Two indoor rooms and an outdoor courtyard
TPC Colorado Indoor facility with onsite alcohol and catering available
 Restaurants With Private Party Rooms in Loveland and Berthoud LOVELAND A.K.A. Kitchen Voted best brunch in town - also serves dinner
The Ball Joint Casual fare restaurant with private “Ball Room” for up to 10 guests; Inquire online Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano Italian restaurant with a private dining room
The Boot Grill Private indoor room and outdoor patio available for rental in the summer
B Sweet Cupcakes Semi-private space located in back of business
 Door 222 Food + Drink 400s Space accommodates 20 guests (curtained off from main dining room); private room accommodates 10
Loveland Chophouse Private dining in Roosevelt Room
Nordy’s BBQ & Grill Top-rated BBQ restaurant with private event room
Origins Wine Bar and Wood Fired Pizza Private room off main dining room
Pinocchio’s Loveland Italian restaurant with semi-private dining area
Rocky River Bar and Grille (in Embassy Suites) American pub-style restaurant
Scalzotto Italian Restaurant Italian restaurant with private dining room
Vatos Tacos + Tequila Loveland* Casual taco and tequila restaurant – opening private dining room by the end of 2022* Verboten Brewing Barrel Room available to rent for private events (open to the public when not in use).
BERTHOUD 773 Prime at TPC Colorado Formal, upscale steakhouse with wine room available for private events
Bradfords Grub & Grog Family-friendly, modern home cooking
Activities for Private Events in Loveland and Berthoud LOVELAND Clueology Escape Rooms Customized escape rooms, by appointment only
Fiona’s Fairy Garden Parties Create your own fairy garden or terrarium at the Fiona’s Fairy Garden workshop.
Glowgolf Loveland Play a round of mini golf on a glow-in-the-dark indoor golf course
Loveland Laser Tag Laser tag facility with lots of amenities on-site
Metrolux 14 Theatres at Centerra Movie theater with 14 screens and lots of amenities available for private screenings
Studio Vino Enjoy wine, beer, and fizzy drinks while you paint a canvas with an instructor
The Flipside 140 Unique pinball arcade and bar in downtown Loveland
Time Emporium Escape Rooms Three action-packed, immersive escape rooms to choose from
Time Escape Loveland Choose from four unique escape room themes
BERTHOUD Glass of Art Paint-your-own pottery and canvas painting studio
 For help planning your next event, retreat or conference, book the Northern Colorado experts at My Big Day Marketing & Events. We take on the behind-the-scenes stress, so you can enjoy your event. For business and private event tips and ideas, follow My Big Day on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. Making Business Personal
As a connected collective of experts, My Big Day specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns! My Big Day makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with My Big Day, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Contact MBD Marketing & Events ***Bringing Joy to the Job*** Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us "Hope for the best and plan for the worst." Your big day is just days away. The RSVPs are in, dresses tailored and catering confirmed. What could go wrong? No wedding – no matter how well-planned and well-run – is immune to the occasional crisis or disaster. Knock on wood and consider this prewedding emergency checklist:  Know your venue and its contacts. There is a leak in the women's bathroom. Before your guests ruin their shoes, know who the contacts are for your venue. Work with them to have a plan B in case of maintenance emergencies, weather or other unforeseen situations. Same for vendors. Only 85 chairs were delivered instead of 100. Who do you call? Having a clear list of all vendor contacts - and distributing it to all members of your event team - is critical to managing emergencies on the fly. Be familiar with evacuation plans and emergency exits. The fire alarm is going off. What now? Have a plan for how you will evacuate your guests - and communicate the need to do so. Having a PA system, bullhorn or whistle in your emergency kit can help you get the attention of a crowd. Identify staff or volunteers in advance to help guide guests to emergency exits. Print it out. Having copies of all guest lists, permits, contracts, contact numbers, maps, layouts, etc. can be a lifesaver. We all love trees and live in a digital world, but there's nothing like a visual in case of an emergency. Being able to show someone on a map where the extra chairs go or how you are going to move things around is critical. Additionally, you can handoff paper much more easily than a tablet when delegating tasks or information. Have enough copies for everyone and a few extras, just in case.  Have an emergency kit packed and ready. You have things that are moving that shouldn't. Things that aren't moving that should. A change to the menu. A giant spill. And no time to run back home or the office to deal with it. Emergency kit to the rescue! Looking for a FREE emergency kit packing list? Download our printable below.
Don't go it alone. Rather than dealing with emergencies yourself, why not kick up your heels and enjoy your wedding. Let MBD Marketing & Events take on the heavy lifting, so you can dance the night away! My Big Day has planned over 300 weddings! Trust your event planning experts!  Small Business. Big Impact.
As a connected collective of experts, My Big Day specializes in the creative touches so many marketing campaigns & events these days are lacking. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns! Allow us to WOW you and your guests! As purveyors of fun with My Big Day, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! Contact MBD Marketing & Events Small Business. Big Impact. Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 |
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