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COVID-19 Wedded Bliss in Colorado

4/23/2020

The My Big Day wedding business has been hit hard due to COVID-19. With all of the cancellations and changes, we wanted to highlight a couple who is a shining example of how to make lemonade out of the lemons they were handed.

Zach and Samantha not only had their wedding cancel... their venue wouldn't offer a refund, they realistically cannot reschedule until next year, their family couldn't fly to them in Colorado to witness them say their vows to each other... but they had the right perspective.

Love is what matters most.

No exquisite venue
No big bridal party
No fancy dinner
No dancing til the wee hours of the morning
No honeymoon suite
No honeymoon
No elaborate photo shoot
No hair & make-up artist
No photo booth
No gift table
No guest book
No bridal party grand entrance
No chicken dance
No limo ride home

What they did have:

Wedding vows
Wedding rings
A suite & dress
Social distancing
Masks
A few photos
Eternal LOVE

No, their day is not what they had initially pictured, but it was "perfect!"
They got married. They are in love. They have a great story to tell. And they can host a big celebration at a later date.

Today we raise our virtual glasses to Zach & Samantha!
Congratulations on your marriage!

-The My Big Day team

So much to love on Valentine's Day in Northern Colorado!

2/5/2020

Loveland Colorado’s 74th Valentine Season

Love is in the Air this Valentine’s Day as Loveland, Colorado
Launches 74th Valentine Season

Head to the city for the Sweetheart Festival, to get married, lock your love, enjoy hotel deals & more!

In Loveland, the nation’s Sweetheart City, valentine season starts now. Visit Loveland and partners have unveiled details and plans for the 74th year of the valentine program including the Sweetheart Festival, group wedding, valentine beer and coffee, love locks and the new valentine wine by Sweetheart Winery. All activities and events happen the first two weeks of February.

Loveland’s Second Love Lock Sculpture
Loveland has unveiled its second love lock sculpture which will sit in the Foundry Plaza downtown for six weeks, through the Sweetheart Festival, before moving to its permanent location along the south shore of Lake Loveland near the American flag and Statue of Liberty sculpture. The 12-foot-3-inch-tall, 14-foot-3-inch-wide steel sculpture is a simple, heart design created and constructed right in Loveland by Doug Rutledge, Beatty Construction Services and Loveland Ready Mix Concrete.
Love locks sell for $20 at the Loveland Visitors Center, or visitors can bring their own. Locks will also be for purchase during the Sweetheart Festival in the 4th Street Gallery. The love locks can be customized with a paint pen or hand carving to include names and dates of those locking their love.
Love locks are a symbol of love and commitment that has been inspired by an ancient custom, which is believed to have originated in China – where lovers lock a padlock on a chain or gate and then throw away the key, symbolically locking their love forever.

The Loveland Sweetheart Festival
February 14-15, 2020
Spend Valentine’s Day at the free Loveland Sweetheart Festival Feb. 14-15, 2020.
Bring the family or your sweetheart for free fun including a Special Effects Laser Light Show, LIVE entertainment, Palace of Sweets, Kids Street with games and activities, Tunnel of Love, interactive art projects, Sweetheart Classic 4-miler and Little Miss Valentine and Little Mr. Cupid contest. The festival is an extension of Loveland’s 74+ year history in the nation’s Sweetheart City. The festival features something for everyone – families, couples, beer, wine and chocolate lovers, running lovers, art lovers and forever loves. Open 5-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 and 2-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. Lovelandsweetheartfestival.com

Loveland’s Valentine’s Day Group Wedding
Friday, February 14, 4:30 p.m. in the Foundry Plaza
Say “I Do” in the land of love at Loveland’s Valentine’s Day Group Wedding. The wedding features a romantic, candlelit ceremony with music and readings voted on by wedding couples, a customized ceremony, keepsake photos, a love lock for the new love lock sculpture, gift bags, signature wedding cupcakes, and a chance to win a huge gift basket. Fun Fact: All marriage licenses that get issued from Loveland have a special “Sweetheart City” designation. Valentinesdayinloveland.com.

Valentine Hotel Packages
The Townplace Suites by Marriott – Loveland’s first downtown hotel – has a “Leave the key to your heart in Loveland” hotel package for valentine weekend. In addition to a one night’s stay in a luxurious suite and complimentary breakfast buffet, guests will receive a bottle of Champagne, a sweet treat, discounted movie tickets, and a love lock to place on Loveland’s two love lock sculptures.

Sylvan Dale Ranch Romantic Sweetheart Getaway packages include a one- or two-night bunk and breakfast package Feb. 14-16 in a cozy fireplace cabin at the ranch complete with a dinner for two, hearty ranch-style breakfasts and access to 3,000 acres of hiking trails, game courts, game room, and horseshoe pits. Trail rides will also be available by reservation weather depending.

Food Truck + Martini Bar = "Love is Love" Bridal Shower

6/19/2017

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.

Thank you to all the vendors who helped with this fun affair!

Event Professionals:

Event Planners: My Big Day
Alcohol Delivery: Wilbur's Total Beverage
Event Rentals: Robin Rentals
Sweets: Starlight Dessert Bar
Florist: Palmer Flowers
Food Truck Catering: Trattoria Oreganata

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

2017 Loveland Group Wedding - Officiant Announcement

12/20/2016

We are thrilled to announce that our wedding and vow renewal ceremony will be officiated by Todd Harding from K99's Morning Show!

We absolutely love Todd, the love he has for his wife, and all of the charities they support. He is an amazing person, and a pillar in the Northern Colorado community. http://www.valentinesdayinloveland.com/

Loveland Group Wedding & Vow Renewal Ceremony
Tuesday, February 14th, 2017
Loveland's Foote Lagoon Amphitheater
Registration at 2pm
Ceremony at 4:30pm

My BIG Day, LLC
"Dream Big, Live Big. For Life's Events"
O) 970-613-1455 or C) 303-886-3068
Email: click here
Website: MyBigDayCompany.com

2015 Wedding Trends in Colorado

1/18/2015

We are seeing some exciting wedding trends for 2015! My Big Day loves working with brides who have a vision and are willing to try new things. With every wedding season trends change and we can see patterns in popularity.

Here is what we are seeing for 2015:

Destination Weddings to the Colorado Mountains:
Living and having a business based in Colorado, we see 'mountain themed' weddings all the time. But in 2015 we are seeing more destination weddings to the Colorado mountains than ever! We have brides coming from out of state and getting married in Silverthorne, Breckenridge, Estes park, Vail, Beaver Creek, Granby, and Steamboat Springs.
Why are mountain weddings so popular?
We think it's because a wedding outdoors makes for great photos, Colorado has reliable weather, and Colorado is more affordable than having your friends and family fly to Bora Bora for your destination!

A My Big Day wedding in Granby, CO

Classic Making a Comeback:
Everything old is new again! Simple elegance, white, gold accents, distinguished details... We are seeing the word "Classic" everywhere! Think lace... pastel pink... fine china ... crystal.... what weddings were, and are again!
CLICK HERE for more wedding inspiration on Pinterest!

Laser-Cut Wedding Invitations:
In 2015 laser cut and laser scribed invitations have definitely become popular. We are seeing "Classic" make a comeback, and laser cut invitations are a statement piece that can convey a classic theme to your guests. With the array of designs and intricacies available, these invitations set the tone of a wedding! They are great for Save the Dates too!
We received this laser scribed invitation from bride, Alicia:

"Frozen" Winter Weddings:
Blame it on Disney... weddings are not just for the summer (they never really have been). But more than ever, winter weddings are gaining in popularity. And why not!?! Snow makes the perfect background for soft, clean, sparkly elegance!
CLICK HERE for additional winter wedding inspiration on Pinterest.

Wedding Cinematography:
Forget the words "wedding video." Wedding movies are the new trend! My Big Day has worked with some incredible videographers who turn weddings into short films. We LOVE this trend!
Below is a wedding film from one of our recent weddings:

Craft Beer Weddings:
Being from Colorado, and having a business in Northern Colorado, "The Napa of Beer"... we find that craft beer has made it's way into the wedding scene - BIG TIME!
Signature cocktails will always be a fun offering for guests. But local, craft beer and spirits make your Big Day a celebration of you, and where you are from!

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
Located in Loveland, CO
As event planners, we serve the entire front range; Northern Colorado, Southern Wyoming and mountain venues.

Choosing a Menu for Your Fall Wedding

10/13/2014

- by Jessica Weimer

Fall is a great time to provide your guests with a unique experience at your wedding as well as with the menu. The foods in season now are very different than summer and offer a completely different experience. Take a look at these options for a fall wedding menu.

For cocktail hour a fun idea to start with could be fall inspired soup shots, such as butternut squash, this would be incorporating fall flavors and fall colors. Another great soup option is mini grilled cheese and tomato soup shots, a snack mainly enjoyed in the colder months will be sure to delight. Adding hot apple cider shots would be a nice touch for an outdoor cocktail hour as this would warm guests up as well as provide a traditionally fall treat.

When choosing a dinner menu, feel free to get creative, you could choose to do a traditional buffet with fall inspired dishes or you could do stations that are autumn themed.

One station idea could be a harvest station; this would have local cheeses, fresh fruit, an assortment of artisanal breads and vegetables to nibble on. It could also have flatbread pizza with a bunch of fresh cooked veggies on top. Anything that is in season should be on this table.

The next station you could offer is a biscuit bar. This would have freshly baked biscuits and toppings such as fried chicken, gravy, hot sauce and pepper jelly. This would be a creative and unique idea for your guests and it's perfect for fall!

A festive pasta bar with great fall toppings would be a yummy addition as well. This is where a caterer could get creative and see about adding pumpkin flavors as well as apple flavors and tossing it in with a cold or hot past a to get something delicious! They could also get creative with sauces and make a hearty tomato sauce to really spice up the pasta as well. The different colored pastas would match a fall theme too!

Don't forget the desserts! Fall is full of tasty dessert ideas! Mini pies are perfectly sized and can be a bunch of different flavors. This gives each guest the choice of what they want and the mini pies aren’t as much of a hassle as whole pies that you have to slice and serve. You can’t get any better than pie in the fall.

Also you could to a caramel apple bar. This could provide an apple for the guest to then top with different flavored caramels and chocolate and then have all sorts of different toppings such as candies or sprinkles.

Of course cake is a must have at your wedding, whether it be a small topper or a many tiered cake, this provides fun pictures and experiences. If you want to incorporate fall into your cake try flavoring a tier pumpkin spice or apple, or even decorate the cake to match your fall theme.

For more event inspiration, follow My Big Day on Pinterest: CLICK HERE
And to hire your very own event planner, CONTACT US!

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

Baseball + Love = An Amazing Theme Wedding!

8/11/2014

photo by Scott Nelson Photography

My Big Day loves love -- and baseball! Put them both together and you have an amazing theme wedding, right here in our own backyard of Loveland, CO!

Our wedding couple, Bryan & Kendra had an amazing baseball wedding at homeplate on Barnes Field #6 at the Loveland Fairgrounds Park. The decor was complete with a program 'lineup,' baseball filled vases with sunflowers, and the bride and groom dancing down the isle to "Centerfield!"

The reception was help at the park pavilion. Table were names with their favorite stadiums, and decorated with baseballs, sunflowers, and of course - Cracker Jacks! Guests signed homeplate as the guest book. The snack bar was filled with peanuts and pretzels, and the caterer, Common Link, hosted a smorgasbord of baseball themed gourmet food!

The day was simply perfect --- filled with joy and surprises!
My Big Day was honored to be the wedding planners for such a special day. And you know we love a theme!

photo by Scott Nelson Photography

Event Site Review: Pelican Lakes, Windsor CO

7/31/2014

The My Big Day team recently interviewed Taylor with Pelican Lakes and Water Valley, Windsor's event center, wedding site and golf course.

Whether you picture an indoor or outdoor reception Pelican Lakes can accommodate your dream. Looking for a beach wedding in the mountains? The two are hard to find, but there is a sandy beach and small island, suitable for wedding vows in front of your guests (up to 180 people).

While some brides look for venues offering a DIY option, Pelican Lakes truly is a full-service option for brides who don't want to worry about juggling multiple vendors and contracts. All catering, bar, tables, chairs, and service staff are offered with their event package. While you may pay a little more up front, a full-service event package helps make your day stress-free. As event planners, the My Big Day team appreciate brides who hire us when booking with Pelican Lakes, as we are able to focus on the larger details and pampering our clients vs. setting up tables, chairs, lines, etc.

For corporate, company, or family events, the Water Valley Banquet Room is flexible, and offers some of the best views in Northern Colorado!

Not only is the event space kept very clean, the decor is a mountain/rustic theme, which appeals to most Coloradoans.

For more information about events at Pelican Lakes or the Water Valley Banquet space in Windsor, CO, visit their website HERE.

My Big Day Wedding: Bruce & Sherry

7/19/2014

The setting was perfect for this couple's country ranch themed wedding...
Bruce and Sherry got hitched at Ellis Ranch in Loveland. My Big Day was honored to be selected as the wedding planners for this fun day!
Bruce and Sherry were surrounded with love every moment of their Big Day. From the horse drawn carriage, to the photo booth, to the wagon used as a gift table... the little touches made all the difference!

Below are all the vendors in addition to My Big Day that made this beautiful wedding possible.

Ceremony: Ellis Ranch, Loveland CO
Reception: Ellis Ranch, Loveland
DJ: Trebled Entertainment
Photography: Lowercase Imaging
Florist: Marioposa Flowers
Videography: Elevation Pictures
Cake: Batter Up Cakes

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