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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.

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My Big Day llc
Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068
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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

Group Getaways on a Budget Spring/Summer 2014

3/3/2014

When planning for your Big Day, a big part of the prep can be the bachelor party, the bachelorette party, and the honeymoon.

Travel costs money, of course, but if you are looking for a fun time with your guys, gals, or a creative budget honeymoon destination, My Big Day can help.

Below are some links to articles we found on great places to celebrate, while trying not to break the bank!

Cheers!
-My Big Day

Cheap summer getaways in the Upper Midwest:
35 great vacations that cost $125 or less!!!
Great for the guys or the girls!
Article from MidwestWeekends.com

Visit the 'Great Lake State'! The Pure Michigan website offers monthly travel deals that will amaze you! Subscribe to receive deal alerts.
Here is a list of their current deals:
PureMichigan.com

Beaches is rolling out the red carpet for you and your girlfriends to go on a 4-night best friends vacation in paradise at very special rates, filled with special activities and special goodies. So, grab your girlfriends, kick back, relax and enjoy Caribbean-style fun at the Beaches Friends Forever (B.F.F.) Girls Getaway.
Go to Beaches.com for more info

If you are interested in someplace that requires a passport, check out this article from SmarterTravel.com:
10 Places to Go While They Are Still Cheap: 2014 Edition

Whether you're on the prowl for a perfect beach or a city bursting with culture, these cities and countries deliver big but cost little. Not all of them will stay cheap in the years to come, though, so if you're inspired to go, do it soon.
Go to the SmarterTravel.com site to see their top 10 list!

If a golf trip is more your style, GolfDigest.com wrote a great article on all the best golf courses for a buddies trip.

Whether you are interested in the best courses for couples, local nightlife, food, or on a budge, this article covers it all!
Go to GolfDigest.com to read more.

If the Caribbean is much more your speed, we found a great list from TripCurator.com with the TOP 10 CHEAPEST All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean.

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All-Inclusive is the way My Big Day likes to go. no need to worry about the cost of each cocktail---it's included!
Click through the slideshow to learn more about each of the Top 10 places at TripCurator.com

PriceofTravel.com wrote a similar article, with a lot of additional detail. Go to PriceofTravel.com for more info

Make your own fun!
Pick the place where you know you'll all enjoy the weather, and plan an affordable trip through My Big Day's favorite vacation rental website, VRBO.com

You can rent a house, bungalow, condo, cabin... whatever suits your style for your size group. Find some affordable transportation, pick up some groceries, and make your own vacation!

Visit VRBO.com to start searching rentals today!

Get Married on Loveland Mountain on VALENTINE'S DAY!

2/7/2014

My Big Day Events supports everything wedding and valentine related! One of our favorite annual traditions is the FREE wedding/vow renewal on the top of Loveland Mountain!

Loveland Ski Area’s 23nd Annual Mountaintop Matrimony & Ski Free on Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14 is a “mass wedding” ceremony for couples getting married or renewing their vows. Couples and their guests must be able to ride a chairlift and ski or snowboard back to the base afterwards.

The lift ride takes approximately 12 minutes, and the ceremony takes about 30 minutes. After the ceremony, everyone returns to the Loveland Basin day lodge for the Honeymooner’s Apres Party with music, wedding cake, spirits and a best dressed contest (“ski wedding” attire is encouraged).

Participating couples must pre-register online by February 12 in order to receive the 2-for-1 lift ticket special. For more information, call 303-571-5580 Ext. 141.
Couples getting married are required to bring a Clear Creek County marriage license; the county office is at 405 Argentine St., Georgetown, 303-679-2339. Those renewing their vows do not need a license. All participating couples must sign in on the morning of Feb. 14th and are asked to be at the Ptarmigan Roost Cabin by 11:30 a.m.

After you say "I Do," My Big Day encourages our couples to head to the 'other' Loveland... in Northern Colorado and continue their Valentine's Day with "My Big Date Night."

My Big Date Night is a all-inclusive night out in Loveland, the Sweetheart City.
Packages are offered on 4 different days with brewery or distillery tours, shuttle service, tasters at each stop, signature Loveland cupcakes, optional hotel stay, dinner, and a gift bag from dozens of Loveland businesses!

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