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Fall weddings have always been a favorite of ours and My Big Day, and Nicole & Tyler’s beautiful fall ranch wedding was no exception!
Hosted by the fine folks of Ellis Ranch outside of Loveland, Nicole and Tyler crafted the perfect celebration of love that merged her love of all things shiny and sparkly and his love of BBQ and the Broncos! There were special touches throughout the event, from shining votives on the dinner tables, to pops of orange and blue in the wedding bouquets and floral arrangements.    Following a beautiful gazebo ceremony, guests were treated to an open bar, staffed by the talented Ellis Ranch crew, and appetizers provided by Nicole’s Father and Step-Mother. After the wedding party concluded their after-ceremony photos, the entire party moved into the dining area where Hog Wild BBQ was served, complete with brisket, shredded pork, chicken, and peach cobbler!
Following a beautiful gazebo ceremony, guests were treated to an open bar, staffed by the talented Ellis Ranch crew, and appetizers provided by Nicole’s Father and Step-Mother. After the wedding party concluded their after-ceremony photos, the entire party moved into the dining area where Hog Wild BBQ was served, complete with brisket, shredded pork, chicken, and peach cobbler!
We are so excited that we were able to be part of this couple’s special day, and we wish them a fantastic honeymoon cruise to Alaska, as well as many, many years of happiness and love!
 Contact My Big Day Have Fun. Be Young. Let us know how we can help. Original Ideas, superior strategies, your own private party planner. ~Event Planning, Coordination & Management~ My Big Day llc Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Located in Loveland, CO 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  Weddings are a time of celebration and commitment, they are joyous moments that bring together couples, family, friends, and community. However, for parents of little children, it can also be a dreaded affair. From the moment they receive those gorgeous invitations, their minds immediately race to how they are going to keep the kids quiet and seated during the wedding or reception. Afterall, nobody wants to be THAT family who ruined your special day. We all know planning a wedding can be time consuming and stressful. There are a million things to accomplish on our to-do lists without compromising our work, family, friends, and relationships. Thankfully, while planning our ceremonies and receptions, there are simple steps and accommodations we can add to ensure our big days are successful and even the youngest guests are included and entertained. With a little luck and careful planning, we can keep everyone happy and enjoying the wedding. Scroll through the following 10 tips to include and entertain children during your wedding:  Design wedding BINGO cards. It’s no secret that sitting quietly through wedding ceremonies can be tough for children. On a sheet of paper, create a BINGO game featuring people, items, and parts of the ceremony and hand copies out to the children as they enter. During the wedding, if children notice or find an item, they mark off the square. At the end of the ceremony they can hand in completed game sheets for a small prize. Give children a job. Kids love to help and are often eager to escape the confines of mom and dad’s watchful eyes. Give them a part in the wedding by assigning them a role in the wedding party, having them man the guest table, helping people carry gifts, ushering in family members, or passing out programs and bubbles to guests. Get colorful! Provide children crayons and coloring books that feature black and white versions of your favorite photos that show your love story. There are apps online or you can use a basic paint or photo program in a word program to transform images into black and white colorable prints. Be sure to include captions or interesting facts to add personality to the booklet. Encourage kids to “tag” their table at the reception. Channel a child’s inner artist and cover the kiddie table with butcher paper. Provide crayons, markers, or stickers to decorate the paper to occupy their interests until dinner is served. For added fun, consider supplying simple craft kits the kids can easily assemble on their own. Make them glow! Most children love glow-in-the-dark items. Purchase a variety of bracelets, balloons, necklaces, glow sticks, and more to light up the night or dance floor. Bring on the games! Encourage guests to mingle and interact by placing a variety of board or card games on a centrally located table. All guests, even children, can enjoy playing simple games between events or during the reception. For an added twist, rent or build large versions of classics like Jenga or Kerplunk. Provide kid approved snacks to curb their hunger until the meal or cake is served. There are often lulls between the ceremony, reception, cocktail hour, or dinner while the couple take pictures or travel to the venue. This can be hard on kids, especially hungry ones. Avoid meltdowns, by making sure there are snack mixes, veggie trays, meat or cracker platters, and drinks readily available to tide them over. Hand out swag bags filled with the couple’s favorite childhood items. Add a personal touch and a bit of nostalgia to the festivity by filling goodie bags with your favorite childhood candies, games, or trinkets. Children will love the gift bags and the guests will enjoy taking trip down memory lane with the bride and groom. Give kids a camera. Children love to take photographs and are eager to snap photos at the reception. You can purchase disposable cameras or use a hashtag so they can upload digital photos onto social media sites to help document the big night. For added creativity, provide a selfie station complete with props and backdrops. This is a great way to get one-of-a-kind shots and keep the kids entertained for hours. Consider providing a sitter. Give parents an opportunity to enjoy a kid-free evening by hiring a sitter to watch younger children in an adjacent room. The kids will be entertained and safely cared for, while your friends get a few minutes of adult time. Supply the babysitter with games, movies, snacks, inflatables, and activities to crank up the fun. How will you be including and entertaining children during your wedding? Authored by contributing writer, Shannon Lochwood.  My Big Day loves building lasting relationships with all of our clients, so it was extra special when one of our favorites, Nancy Haboush, asked for our help with another beautiful bridal shower – this time for her God-Daughter, Ashley!
Once again, set in her beautiful back-yard, Nancy chose to offer a variety of brunch treats, drinks, and delightful décor. The champagne was flowing, as were the Mimosas and Bloody Mary drinks! Fresh Plate Catering created a stunning and tasty display of delicious brunch offerings such as donut kabobs, egg pinwheels and potatoes, Bloody Mary Shooters with Shrimp, and a colorful fruit salad. Starlight Dessert Bar brought back their magical assortments of finger desserts and treats. All of Nancy’s guests enjoyed brunch while visiting with each other and playing bridal shower games. 
 Nancy’s God-Daughter, Ashley, spent the late morning surrounded by women and family members who showered her with gifts, advice, and love. We were so excited to once again be part of such a special moment, and we wish Ashley and her fiancé all the best in their upcoming wedding!
Contact My Big Day Have Fun. Be Young. Let us know how we can help. Original Ideas, superior strategies, your own private party planner. ~Event Planning, Coordination & Management~ My Big Day llc Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Located in Loveland, CO 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  My Big Day clients, Brittany and Eric, are a sweet couple with strong roots in Northern Colorado who hold a strong love for each other, family, travel, and fun! It was only fitting that the celebration of their marriage combined the love and support of their “close to home” families and friends with a “global flair”!
The couple was actually married in a beautiful ceremony in Italy in early August. They chose Italy because Eric’s Mother is of Italian descent, and there was a long generational tradition of being married in a particular Italian church, graced with Frescas painted by world famous artist, Donatello.
After traveling with family to celebrate their marriage in beautiful Italy, the couple continued the celebration of their love in a reception set on Brittany’s parents’ Timnath property. The location was simply stunning with mountain vistas to the west, fields and grasslands to the east, and a gem of a newly constructed barn in the middle that housed the cocktail reception kick off.  The celebration started with cocktails and a delightful anti-pasta spread - catered by 3 Tomatoes from Denver in the gorgeous barn. This barn was not your typical farm barn. This barn - or, house, was constructed with rich finishes and beautiful accessories, and included a full service French-Country kitchen and Horseshoe Shaped Bar that could sit up to 15 people at a time! Guests were treated to delicious food and drink, and mingled with Brittany, Eric, and their families. 
After cocktail hour, the party moved to an expansive tent, decorated with gorgeous chandeliers, drapery, lights and stunning table decor - provided by Palmer Flowers of Fort Collins. Guests enjoyed more delicious food provided once again by 3 Tomatoes - luscious salads, roasted veggies, Ratatouille pasta, Lemon Glazed Chicken, and freshly sliced Prime Rib. Spirits were served table to table and at two beautifully decorated bars, located just outside of the tent.
 There were heartfelt toasts and dancing to live music provided by the Diamond Empire Band. Brittany, Eric, and all of their guests celebrated in beautiful style all evening long!  This gorgeous event wouldn’t have been possible without the detailed vision provided by WhiteTine Interiors, Brittany and her mother, Renee. Eric and Brittany’s personalities were highlighted in all the special details, from photos fresh from their Italian dream wedding, to the little touches of Italy and all of their world travels, in the selections of food and other decor.
My Big Day was honored to be part of this wonderful celebration of love! We love working with our clients and other vendors to create memorable events, encouraging all to Dream Big and Live Big - For Life’s Events! Wedding Professionals: Event Planners: My Big Day Ceremony/Reception: Private Residence Event Design: WhiteTine Interiors Photographer: Megan Newton Photography Florist: Bliss Wedding Florist/Palmer Flowers Event Rentals: Flexx Productions Event Rentals: Robin Rentals Event Rentals: Butler Rents Band: Diamond Empire Band Catering: Three Tomatoes Face Painting: RJ’s Amazing Entertainment  Contact My Big Day Have Fun. Be Young. Let us know how we can help. Original Ideas, superior strategies, your own private party planner. ~Event Planning, Coordination & Management~ My Big Day llc Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Located in Loveland, CO 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  My Big Day was honored to plan a bridal shower for this lovely Fort Collins family. Mackenzie and Allison will wed this upcoming August.
Mackenzie's family hosted the shower in their home. Her mom, Nancy, is known for her martini parties. Their deck became 3 martini stations, where guests could mix their own drinks. A new food truck in town served up some amazing eats! And a dessert display took over the kitchen, with tons of bite sized sweets.
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Have Fun. Be Young. Let us know how we can help. Original Ideas, superior strategies, your own private party planner. ~Event Planning, Coordination & Management~ My Big Day llc Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Located in Loveland, CO 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 Very seldomly does a bride come along who is as organized as we are! Kaitlin had her wedding nearly planned from our first phone call. The bride and groom chose a location that is not a traditional wedding venue, so they knew they needed advice and help pulling everything together to make the day seamless --- and it was!
The location our couple picked was the home of many childhood memories. Kaitlin and her family spent many summers at the Meeker Park Lodge in Allenspark, Colorado. It is a rustic retreat with cabins and priceless views surrounding the entire property.
Our planners did a site visit and helped choose the perfect ceremony spot, with a mountain backdrop that can't be bought!  The reception was filled with laughter and dancing... lots of dancing!
We love calling Colorado home, and appreciate all of our out of state couples who choose the Rocky Mountains for their destination weddings! Congratulations Nick & Kaitlin!
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Have Fun. Be Young. Let us know how we can help. Original Ideas, superior strategies, your own private party planner. ~Event Planning, Coordination & Management~ My Big Day llc Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Located in Loveland, CO 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 Looking for an affordable Day Of or Month of Wedding Planner in Northern Colorado? Look no further! My Big Day Events has planned over 100 weddings and we specialize in thoughtful events and detail management! Packages start at $799! We offer packages with all kinds of inclusions, so you pick the package that is right for you. Of course, we are willing to customize everything to make our services the perfect fit for your BIG DAY! We serve brides and grooms all over Northern Colorado (Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Berthoud, Estes Park, Lyons, Longmont, Boulder, Wellington, Johnstown, Evans, Severance, Timnath, Mead, Frederick, Firestone, Milliken) About 50% of our wedding are in the mountains. We LOVE mountain weddings! We also serve Southern Wyoming. We have had tons of Cheyenne brides! Below are some of our favorite photos from weddings we have planned. Have Fun. Be Young. Let us know how we can help. Original Ideas, superior strategies, your own private party planner. My Big Day llc Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us Located in Loveland, CO As event planners, we serve the entire Front Range; Southern Wyoming, the CO Mountains, and Northern Colorado: Loveland, Fort Collins, Windsor, Estes Park, Longmont, Greeley   Thank you, EVERYONE, for celebrating your day of LOVE with us! We were honored to host you. A HUGE thank you to Todd Harding, Branden Sipes, BSweet Cupcakes, Memorybox photosbooth, Michael Brian photography, Our gift bag partners, Visit Loveland, FYN PR, Big Als Security, and the My Big Day event planning team! Your wedding has been all over the news. Here are some articles that have already been published: Reporter Herald CLICK HERE Coloradoan CLICK HERE K99 Radio CLICK HERE Heiditown.com CLICKHERE Colorado Life Magazine CLICK HERE Visit Loveland on Instagram CLICK HERE Valentine's Day in Loveland FB CLICK HERE Photos from guests and the many photographers that attended are now on our WEBSITE And copies of your photobooth photos can be found HERE We'll see you in 2018!!!! -The My Big Day team  We are thrilled to have K99's Todd Harding officiate our Loveland Group Wedding and Vow Renewal Ceremony on Valentine's Day 2017! K99 Blog: http://k99.com/todd-harding-officiating-lovelands-1st-annual-valentines-day-group-wedding/
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE My Big Day announces the 1st Annual Loveland Valentine’s Day Group Wedding Loveland, Colorado December 29th, 2016 – In its fourth year, My Big Day announces a change to their Valentine’s Day event. Once a tastings tour in the city, we have opted to provide an event that is a bit broader and allows for more participants- all in the name of love! The Loveland Valentine’s Day Group Wedding is our answer to the overwhelming request we hear year after year – that citizens and visitors to the Sweetheart City want to say “I Do” on Valentine’s Day. This event is not only a wedding, but a vow renewal for those who want to celebrate their commitment year after year. The location we’ve chosen for the ceremony is Loveland’s Foote Lagoon Amphitheater. It is both romantic and unique – a picturesque location for a ceremony. The wedding and vow renewal ceremony will be officiated by K99’s Morning Show host, Todd Harding. Todd is a hopeless romantic, himself. His love for his wife, Jenny is an inspiration. The ceremony is at 4:30pm at the Foote Lagoon on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2017. To participate, couples must register online at ValentinesDayInLoveland.com. Participation is just $30 a person and includes the customized ceremony, romantic music by Branden Sipes, certificate signed by the officiant, personalized photo by Memorybox Photos, signature cupcakes from B Sweet Cupcakes, a gift bag, and a chance to win a large gift basket! For couples getting married, we ask that they allow some time to apply for their marriage certificate prior to the ceremony. Details can be found on the event website. The Loveland Valentine’s Day Group Wedding is supported by the City of Loveland and the Loveland Chamber. Come celebrate the month of LOVE in the Sweetheart City, Loveland Colorado! Registration is open now. For more information go to ValentinesDayinLoveland.com. The Loveland Valentine’s Day Group Wedding is brought to you by My Big Day, LLC, and has been endorsed by Visit Loveland. For more information on the subject matter of the press release call Christine Forster at (970) 613-1455, email mybigdayevents@outlook.com
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