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Longmont Continues 50+ Year Tradition; The Gift of Home Tour

11/25/2022

 
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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
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Our Favorite Photo Spots in Northern Colorado

11/11/2022

 
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​
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!

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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!
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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. 
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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!
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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!
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​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.
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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.
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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!


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Boulder County Overdose Awareness Event

9/2/2020

 
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My Big Day was priveledged to be the planning partner for Boulder County's Overdose Awareness Event. As with all events in 2020, there is uncertainty for non-profits and for all entities trying to plan mass gatherings. How do you plan things safely? How to you still get your message out effectively? If you offer and online or in person event, will people actually show up?

We took on a last minute request to host a drive-in style event to feature an important movie that highlights addiction and overdose. My Big Day managed all of the event marketing and messaging, as well as, event logistics. In a time like this, we are keenly aware of those who are silently struggling. We feel blessed to be the company who Boulder County reached out to for help when spreading the word on this important topic.
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"We wanted to thank you sincerely, for all of the incredible work you did for our event.
You pulled together a class act in 2 weeks, and made something happen that we couldn’t have dreamed possible through your amazing skills, organizational attributes and contacts. We know that we were unable to market and advertise as we should have due to the fact the grant took so long to be approved, and then a venue site had to be acquired.
But, you pulled everything together without a hitch, in record time! Our appreciation is without measure.

Some of the feedback I have received about the event is as follows:
“Flawless and with fluidity and professionalism”
“Beautifully done and so meaningful to us and our family. Thank you”
“Thank you and thank you for all you do! I’m so glad to have been there”

None of this would have been possible without MY Big Day and all your efforts. 
Until we work together again!"
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-Trina and Arielle, Boulder County Community Services
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Exciting Event Venues in Boulder, CO!

4/26/2018

 
Recently the My Big Day team went on an all day site visit with our friends at the Boulder CVB to get caught up on all the new, exciting venues in Boulder, Colorado.
​We traveled around town in style in their Volkswagon bus! While the day offered some weather surprises, our hosts, Angela and Fig made for great company!!!!
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We started our day with a visit at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder & Hilton Garden Inn Boulder.
We loved both of these spaces - very fresh, clean and contemporary. Our team noticed all the natural light they offered, and amazing art!  Groups large and small will love the variety of meeting and conference space now available - and at multiple properties so close to each other!

Our favorite features:
  • The hotel dog who lives on property
  • Great community seating inside and out
  • The art
  • The boardroom
  • The breakout spaces
  • So much versatility!
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After our tour of the Hilton properties, we headed over to the Boulder JCC. What an outstanding building!
​There were so many thoughtful touches and state of the art features. Our entire team was really impressed!

Our favorite features:
  • The multi-purpose gym
  • The library
  • The state-of-the art ballroom
  • Bring your own alcohol
  • Bring your own caterer
  • The room perfect for childcare during an event
  • Views of the flatirons

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Our lunchtime stop was at the Rayback Collective. At first it was difficult to figure out what the space was, but then we realized that it could be anything! A bar, a workspace, a venue for your event, a place to grab a bite or listen to live music... it's a true community asset.

We learned about the rental spaces indoors, then carefully assessed whether to grab a cocktail, a coffee or Kombucha!

​We also enjoyed some tasty lunch from the food trucks.

Our favorite features:
  • The chill, Boulder vibe
  • The variety of food & drink options in one place
  • The outdoor area 
  • How multipurpose the space is
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Our next stop was in Downtown Boulder, the amazing Rembrandt Yard.
Not only is the Rembrandt Yard an art gallery, but it is an event space that offers so many unique features.
With 2 levels, wood floors and windows that look out on downtown Boulder, this space can be anything you dream it to be.




Our favorite features:
  • The unique backdrop of having original art on the walls, and a picturesque downtown out the windows
  • A liquor store down the street will deliver alcohol to your event
  • Guests can stay across the street at the historic Boulderado Hotel
  • The small, private space on the upper level is a perfect company meeting space, or room for the bride to relax before she walks down the isle
  • We love this space for winter weddings!

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Our final visit was to the famous Hotel Boulderado in Downtown Boulder. So much about this hotel needs no description. The history, the location, the design... all reasons to love it and to book your special occasion here.

Words like CLASSIC, DISTINGUISHED, and REGAL all come to mind when describing the feeling when walking through this venue.

Our favorite features:
  • License No. 1, the speakeasy from the 1920's
  • The stained glass ceiling in the heart of the hotel
  • The many event spaces
  • Their perfect setting downtown
  • All of the history!
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We cannot thank our Boulder CVB hosts enough for spending an entire day with the My Big Day team, arranging so  many tours, and for driving us around in their bus!

Should your event lead you to Boulder, Colorado, we encourage you to reach out to us and the Boulder CVB for event help and resources!
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As event planners, we serve the entire Front Range;  Southern Wyoming, the CO Mountains, and Northern Colorado: Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Berthoud, Estes Park, Lyons, Longmont, Boulder, Wellington, Johnstown, Evans, Severance, Timnath, Mead, Frederick, Firestone, Milliken
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