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Let's Talk About VALUES

10/19/2020

Defining company values is an important part of any company’s business or branding strategy. Company values are often integrated into a company’s mission statement, a formal summary of the aims and values of a company or organization. Visible mission statements benefit a business in multiple ways: They give companies a solid foundation that guides future business activities, and they resonate with customers who share the company’s values. My Big Day has always valued community, creativity, and making memories for our clients.

In recent years, My Big Day has expanded our services to include full-service marketing options and year-long event management contracts for other companies and nonprofits. Our company is now in the process of expanding and refining our mission statement with input from all members of our team. We’d like to share with our readers the process of creating a mission statement and the importance of values, as well as some specifics from our journey through this process.

Defining your company’s core values is one of the most effective first steps in developing a mission statement. As an employer, you can ask yourself why your business exists and what you believe it provides to others. It’s important to also reach out to employees for input. Ask employees what they like about working for your company, what they think is most important about the company, and what difference it makes in your community. Some examples of the statements our company received from employees are:

“My Big Day is contributing to the positive environment we have created for ourselves as employees, and in turn for all of our clients,” and, “I think there is a mentality [in the company] that melds professionalism with play in a unique way that allows all of the work we do for fun.”

Look for commonly repeated words or synonyms, as these are things your employees associate with your company, and your clients likely do, too. Some keywords from My Big Day’s employee feedback were “empowered,” “supported,” “creative,” “collaborative,” “teamwork,” and “community.”

These components (keywords and statements) become your company values, and accompany your company’s vision (a statement that describes your company’s aspirations and explains how customers can benefit from using your company) to create your company’s mission statement. Values are essential to the mission statement, because they are often the most meaningful component to customers. A vision statement tells your company’s audience what the company expects to achieve; values tell your audience how you plan to achieve it.

For a company with high employee engagement and morale, values should line up naturally. My Big Day collected keywords and employee statements with a series of emailed questions from our company coach, Katie Beaubian, who sums up the importance of company values:
“Core values of a business are the values that are incorporated into everything we do – from how we show up to events, to what clients we work with to how we interact with each other as a team.”

My Big Day is proud of our company values and the way they translate into not just the professional execution of our work, but into community outreach and employee and client satisfaction.

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Small Business. Big Impact.

Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068

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We serve the entire Front Range; Denver, 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

Event Consent during COVID-19 Pandemic

7/12/2020

Like every small business, we are working on being as creative as possible to still keep ourselves busy working and supporting other businesses and Big dreams our clients have... but we need to be as safe as possible for ourselves, our families, and our clients. As such, the following policy will be posted at every event My Big Day is associate with - and must be signed by all participants.

Event Consent during COVID-19 Pandemic

Due to the global pandemic outbreak of COVID-19 and for the safety and protection of the health of our staff, clients and event attendees, we are implementing safety measures in compliance with the safety precautions published by the CDC and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

I confirm that I have NOT tested positive for Coronavirus in the last 14 days.
I confirm that I am NOT waiting for the results of a laboratory test for Coronavirus.
I verify that I have not been identified as a contact of someone who has tested positive for Coronavirus or been asked to self-isolate by The Colorado Department of Health or any other government agency.
I confirm that I do not currently have any of the following symptoms of COVID-19 identified by the CDC:

Fever of 100 degrees or higher, chills or body aches, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, flu-like symptoms, bloody or green diarrhea (we are just making sure you are reading this), runny nose, or loss of smell or taste.

I confirm that I am not in the high risk category for increased illness or death from COVID-19, including: diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, lung disease including moderate to severe asthma, being immune-compromised, having active malignancy.

I understand the I must wash and sanitize my hands regularly, and I must wear a mask that covers my nose and mouth when in a public place, and when in 6ft of a stranger.

I understand that for the health and safety for myself and others, I will have my temperature checked prior to participating.

I understand that the My Big Day team and all participating vendors will do everything possible to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and I will not hold them responsible should I contract COVID-19.

By signing below, I agree to the above statements and release My Big Day, it’s staff and participating vendors and businesses from any liability for the unintentional exposure of the Coronavirus.

Event Services in Colorado

12/20/2019

We have spent years learning the ins and outs of the variety of needs and challenges our corporate clients have. From start-ups to non-profits, to large multi-million dollar companies, most everyone hosts events!

As experts in the event planning industry, we have been delighted to be a trusted partner for businesses up and down the front range. We scale our planning based on your needs, knowing that most have some in-house help.

Below are just some of the event types we have planned:

Special Events
Do you have a special event coming up? A Corporate Party? A Seminar? A Retreat? A User Conference? A Team-Building experience? Maybe you want to plan something fun and unique, but you just aren’t quite sure what! We would love to assist you in a theme, your vision, and putting a plan together.

Community Events
Community Events can consist of a lot of different ideas and themes. Whether you are a company or organization that wants to engage new people into your place of business, or you want to put together a feel good, fun event for people in your community, My Big Day can assist you. Are you looking for new ideas for Networking? A Scavenger Hunt or Race? A Grand Opening Celebration? A Festival or Neighborhood Event? We would love to discuss your idea with you. We absolutely love to create and explore new ideas. We are always looking for ways we can spice something up, add a new twist, or invent something new.

Corporate
Does your company have the need for event planning? Are you looking for someone to plan a training, team building, user conference, team conference or series of seminars? Do you have a staff party or holiday party coming up, but you have no idea what, how, or where? My Big Day would love to sit down with you and take this task off of your plate. Let us take care of the logistics and all of the coordination and give you peace of mind.

Non Profit
Is your organization planning a yearly fundraiser? Are you putting together a Silent Auction, Cocktail Party, or Gala? Are you looking for new and exciting ways to engage your younger donors? Are you looking for something new? My Big Day can sit down with you and talk about your vision, who you would like to target and how much money you would like to raise.

Event Marketing
My Big Day has a marketing arm that specializes in small business marketing, and event marketing. We support many local small businesses in their marketing strategy, social media and website design.

Trade shows
We have years of experience planning and managing booths at trade shows. Let us help to represent your business and put it in the best light!

Political Campaign Events
Do you need extra feet on the street? Help planning your campaign events both public and private? We have experience, we'd love to assist!

Grand Openings
We live in a booming area! Your new business deserves all the attention it can get. We will help you put together a marketing and launch plan and get as much exposure as possible!

Concerts
My Big Day has years of experience putting on concerts. We've planned them from start to finish - big details and small. We've partnered with the best folks in the industry!

Find us listed as preferred meeting planners in Northern Colorado Conference facilities: CLICK HERE

Contact My Big Day

"Dream Big, Live Big. For Life's Events!"
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

Adventures in Event Planning

7/21/2017

Adventures in Event Planning:
When you do a site visit at a client's ranch, and end up in a field of longhorns...

We go the extra mile for our clients!

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

Celebrating Another Anniversary

6/14/2017

My Big Day is celebrating 11 years in business!
That's 11 years of providing FUN!
Weddings, Business Meetings, Scavenger Hunts, Birthdays, Bridal Showers, Corporate Parties, Competitions, Holiday Events, Community Events, Baby Showers, Rehearsals, Receptions, Bar Crawls, Engagements, Surprise Parties... we've planned it all! And we thank everyone who has supported us!
We LOVE what we do!!!!

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

Mad Men Themed Corporate Holiday Party

1/12/2017

My Big Day was honored to yet again host Blue Federal Credit Union's annual holiday party! This year they chose a Mad Men theme, which we had a blast planning and executing!

This years' party was hosted at the Fort Collins Marriott. Our centerpieces were ornate art deco lamps, retro decanters, and period appropriate picture frames with banking ads from the 1960's.

The customized playlist by MC and DJ, Robert Krueger, consisted of classic 1960's tunes and holiday music.

Blue celebrated their 400+ guests with an award presentation. Their "Blunder Award" ceremony was a huge hit!

In addition to the awards and dancing, we had a photobooth and caricature artists available to capture all of our guests!

What a fun night for all! Thank you for allowing My Big Day to manage all the details of your company holiday party!

Event Vendors
Venue: Fort Collins Marriott
Event Plannners: My Big Day
MC/DJ: Robert Krueger
Photobooth: Lightbooth
Caricature Artists: Drake Parlor Entertainment
Decor: My Big Day

A Holiday Party at the Platte River Fort!

12/15/2015

We've mentioned what a cool place we think the Fort is... and it was a great place to have a cozy Christmas party!
Now, don't take cozy as meaning small.... Our guest list was about 200. But cozy is how the venue made us feel.... a barn lit up with holiday decor, tons of gifts for company employees, a fantastic bar, smores, yummy catering, and fun holiday photobooth!

The My Big Day team was responsible for decorations, gift distribution smores by the fire, and the bar. We had such a fun time planning this annual party, as always!

Kenny's Steak House provided a fantastic dinner, along with appetizers, hot beverage bar, and dessert.

PicNomadic Photo booths provided some photo fun for our guests!

If you haven't been to The Platte River Fort in Greeley yet - you are missing out on one of the coolest venues in Colorado!

Below are some photos from our client's annual Christmas party.

Contact My Big Day
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; Northern Colorado,
Southern Wyoming and mountain venues.

Northern Colorado Venues for your Large Corporate Meeting/Event

11/8/2015

by Randi Juric

As event planners, one of the most common inquiries we receive is about event space. People are always looking for that needle in a haystack, or bargain deal. As Northern Colorado grows, so does event space demand. This is why we will continue to blog about it and give you some options!

One of the best places to have your meeting in North Colorado would have to be Colorado State University. Why you ask? They offer so many options for medium to large groups. (Even some small ones too.)
CLICK HERE to learn more about their event space options.

900 West Plum
Fort Collins 80523
United States
Phone: (970) 491-6222

Largest Group:
7000
Number of Meeting & Event Rooms:
75
Largest Classroom Style:
900
Largest Theatre Style:
6000
Number of Overnight Guests:
5000

The next venue is beautiful and offers team building as well! Consider 4 Eagle Ranch. This place is stunning. It would impress for sure. They offer on-site lodging and breathtaking views.
CLICK HERE to visit their website.

4098 HIGHWAY 131
PO BOX 70
WOLCOTT, COLORADO 81655
970-926-3372

Largest Group:
650
Number of Meeting & Event Rooms:
3
Largest Classroom Style:
650
Largest Theatre Style:
650

Another option is the historic Sylvandale Guest Ranch. They have cabins onsite if you want to plan a retreat. They offer team building, or great rooms for meetings.
Sylvandale can host groups up to 130 people.
CLICK HERE to learn more about their property and meeting options.

2939 N. County Road 31D
Loveland, Colorado 80538-9763
Office: (970) 667-3915

My Big Day maintains a list of Colorado venues based on size, amenities and budget. As your event planners, we can find the perfect venue for your next meeting or event!

Contact My Big Day
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; Northern Colorado, Southern Wyoming
and mountain venues.

My Big Day and Les Schwab at Loveland High School

11/4/2015

Les Schwab partnered with My Big Day once again for a fun football half-time challenge, as an effort to promote community spirit! This time we were at Loveland High School!
Randi and Becca from My Big Day had fun with the two Loveland student teams: FCA and Track & Field for a giant tire race.
Thanks to all who participated!

Site Review: Platte River Fort

8/18/2015

Recently the My Big Day Team visited the Platte River Fort in Greeley, CO. This needle in a haystack of a venue is the perfect place for a family reunion, corporate retreat, or large party!
The venue bodes a variety of options...
There is a large dining room that seats 50 people indoors, a courtyard with porch and patios, a party barn that can seat 250 guests, fire pits, yard games, and an upper deck that offers the best views in the area!

Packages are available for every season. You can rent out the entire facility, or just pieces of it.
We found the pricing to be very reasonable!
With barn weddings and Western weddings and events being so popular in Colorado, the Platte River Fort is an ideal place for the person looking for a rustic environment that just so happens to be upscale!

As far as the TOP selling points are concerned.... we love that this venue is located off a main road (34), so it's easy for your guests to get to. The ambiance feels like you are in another time... back in the old west! There is lodging available onsite - a rarity for unique venues like this. But best of all.... you can BRING YOUR OWN CATERER, and you can BRING YOUR OWN ALCOHOL! Licensed vendors are required of course.
***Should you need help planning your event at the Fort, My Big Day has both the experience necessary for a DIY venue such as this, and ALL of our team members are Tips Certified, allowing us to serve alcohol at this venue.

For more information on the Platte River Fort for your wedding or event,
email: info@platteriverfort.com or call 970-590-4414

Contact My Big Day
Have Fun. Be Young. Let us know how we can help!
Original Ideas, superior strategies, your own private party planner...

Christine Kovacs Forster, Owner/ 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; Northern Colorado, Southern Wyoming and mountain venues.

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Event Services in Colorado

Below are just some of the event types we have planned:

Adventures in Event Planning

Celebrating Another Anniversary

Mad Men Themed Corporate Holiday Party

A Holiday Party at the Platte River Fort!

Northern Colorado Venues for your Large Corporate Meeting/Event

My Big Day and Les Schwab at Loveland High School

Site Review: Platte River Fort

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