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How To Host an Office Holiday Celebration During COVID-19: 10 Unique Ideas

12/8/2020

 
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Non-Party Holiday Celebration Ideas
Not ready for a virtual party but still want to show your employees you appreciate them this season? Check out these ideas for celebrating with them this year – no party needed.

1. High-end holiday gifts. Many employers are finding that the budget for hosting an in-person holiday party can easily cover very nice gifts for each of their employees. Trend forecasters have seen a surge in employer purchases of items like Apple AirPods and bluetooth speakers. Check out Swag in a Box to send custom employee gift boxes with your company’s branding.
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2. Virtual group classes. Another trend in COVID-safe holiday experiences for employees is virtual group classes in subjects like cooking and crafting. Classes give employees a chance to bond outside the office, and a cooking class usually costs less per head than catering for your typical holiday office party. 

3. Gift exchange. Organize an employee gift exchange via snail mail. Choose a White Elephant theme, or have employees choose gifts they think others would really like. Make sure to set a budget, and use a gift exchange tracking form to stay organized. ​
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4. Virtual beer or wine tasting. Sites like Wine.com  send tasting flights to your doorstep. Employees can do the tasting on their own time and view complimentary tasting walk-throughs on the website, or you can set up a virtual meeting for your employees to taste together. 

Colorado’s own Denver Microbrew Tour offers a structured 90-minute team building beer tasting activity starting at $200.

5. Virtual escape room experience. Colorado’s Conundrum Escape Rooms  offers virtual events starting at $75 with a focus on teambuilding. Employees will solve a series of mysteries to “escape” and beat the challenge. Schedule easily online https://www.conundrumescaperooms.com. 

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Virtual Holiday Party Ideas
With so many employers going virtual for their office holiday parties this year during COVID-19, unique celebration ideas abound. Here are some of our favorites.

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Choose a fun theme. Host a virtual ugly sweater contest, or go with a funny COVID-19  theme like, “2020 2021 is Our Year!” 

2. Bring the games. A virtual game party can be as simple as asking employees to download a game app (a popular one is Werewolf [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.faudroids.werewolf&hl=en_US]) to participate, or hiring a company like Outback Team Building [https://try.outbackteambuilding.com/virtual-team-building-remote-teams-snacknation/] to create and host a customized game for your employees.

3. Hire entertainment. Let’s face it – we could all use a few laughs right about now. Bring a professional stand-up comedian to your virtual party using a service like Laughter on Call . Laughter on Call will handle all the Zoom planning and hosting, while you sit back and enjoy the fun with your employees.

4. Let employees order food simultaneously with Hoppier. Like catering for virtual events, Hoppier allows employers to designate a food allowance to each employee to use for food delivery during a virtual party. Even better, employees get to choose what they want to eat, meaning no cold buffet leftovers at the end of the night. ​

​5. Send party decorations. Ahead of your party, mail a gift box to each employee with balloons, streamers, party poppers, crowns...the sky is the limit! Each employee can decorate their own space and get in the festive spirit for your holiday party, even from afar.
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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

Fundraising for The Family Center/La Familia

8/26/2020

 
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One of our many passions is supporting local non-profits in our community. The Family Center/La Familia is an agency that is a vital resource in our community. We are proud to be their trusted partner in 3 core areas: Events, Marketing and Development.

As part of our development focus, we launched their "GROW" campaign, which is an effort to grow their monthly, continuous donors. This is the best way for a non-profit to predict what resources they can offer based on projected donations.

With the help of a couple strong community partners, our campaign has received $30,000 in just the first month as a way to kick-start our lofty $100,000 goal.  Below is the public statement made about this initiative.


Over the course of three months, Fort Collins Foothills Rotary helped raise $93,000 to benefit six local
organizations who are directly serving families impacted by the pandemic: Food Bank, Rescue Mission,
Neighbor to Neighbor, La Familia/The Family Center, Teaching Tree, and Putnam Elementary. This was in
cooperation with each organization's fundraising efforts and partnering with Community Foundation of
Northern Colorado.

We are SO thankful for the heart Foothills Rotary Club of Fort Collins has for Early Childhood Education.
Their 10k donation was a great kick-off to our GROW campaign, and a 20k donation from the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado is such a blessing.
We are filled with gratitude!

"With the generous contribution made by the Foothills Rotary Club of Fort Collins and the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado we will make the required concrete leveling of the preschool playground and install a long lasting and secure fence around it. This work has been desired for a long time and thanks to this funding it will be possible!"
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-Gloria Kat, Executive Director & Family Support Services Director
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If you are able to give a little extra, we encourage you to support The Family Center/La Familia.
Their GROW Campaign can be found HERE.

Thank you for supporting us and the community we serve.
​-My Big Day
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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

8 Things to do Immediately After You Get Engaged

7/15/2020

 
Congratulations, you’re engaged! Now what?
 
Before you dive head-first into wedding planning, here are some of My Big Day’s to-dos immediately after you get engaged.
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  1. Share the news ­– When you’re ready, share your big news with family and friends! Start with personal phone calls to those closest to you and texts or emails for groups of distant friends and family, and save the Facebook post for after you’ve notified those deserving of a more personal message.
  2. Have your ring sized and insured – Make sure your new jewelry fits snugly so it won’t slip off; there are also companies that insure jewelry, usually for a yearly fee, in case of loss, theft, or damage.
  3. Do a photo shoot! – It can be a fun couples’ experience to have some engagement photos taken by a professional photographer. Some uses for these photos: framed on your mantle, a Facebook engagement announcement post, cards sent to friends and family telling them of your engagement, invitations for an engagement party, your wedding website, and wedding save-the-dates.
  4. Throw an engagement party – Make it a low-key dinner at home with your nearest and dearest, or go all-out and host a party at a venue (we can help with this!)  


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5. Discuss engagement length – Make sure you and your fiancé are on the same page about the length of your engagement and the timing of your wedding. For some people, a few months sounds just right. Others wouldn’t dream of an engagement lasting less than two years. You don’t have to pick a date yet, but make sure you and your future spouse’s priorities and timelines are in harmony.

6. Spend time together, alone – Celebrating your engagement can be great fun, but it can also be an overwhelming time that invites everyone’s opinions and advice – whether you ask for it or not. Take some time as a couple to have some fun dates and relax before throwing yourselves into wedding planning.  

7. Brainstorm themes, budget, and guest list – Before you really start planning, have some casual conversations about your future wedding. Will it be an elopement, or a blowout event with 500 guests? Do you want to spend your savings on the wedding of your dreams, or would you rather have a small event and save the money for a honeymoon or down payment?

​8. Hire a planner!
 – If we didn’t already help you plan your ideal engagement party, then this is where we come in. We offer packages tailored to large weddings or small weddings, full-service or day-of only, and everything in-between. Learn more about My Big Day’s wedding packages HERE. 
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Phone: 970-613-1455  or  303-886-3068

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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

Outdoor Entertaining Tips to Save Tons of Time

7/10/2020

 
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Many of our favorite summertime activities have been sidelined due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but there are still multiple ways to safely entertain in the great outdoors. Planning ahead, preparing for time with your personal small social networks, and adjusting plans to fit recommended guidelines will ensure a fun and safe time for all!

Getting outside can be a great cure for the quarantine blues. With that in mind, we have come up with a list of socially safe, outdoor entertaining tips to help you enjoy this summer with your family and close friends. Use this list as a checklist in your planning, to help pull off a seamless gathering for fun. (As always, when planning, please follow all local and state Covid-19 guidelines.)

Carefully craft your guest list
Current guidelines allow for groups of up to 10 with plenty of extra space. Make sure you invite guests who have been following guidelines and are comfortable wearing a mask when not eating or drinking. 
Plan to have plenty of extra masks and hand sanitizer on site for extra safety precautions.

Mobb Mountain Distillers have locally crafted hand sanitizer available for pick up on Wednesdays from 3-8PM and Saturdays 2-8PM. They also have cocktails for pick up too!
https://www.mobbmountain.com/

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Choose a fun, fuss-free, pre-packaged menu
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In order to prevent cross contamination between family members and guests, consider offering pre-packaged or pre-plated food options.
Many of the local restaurants are offering boxed meals for pick up or delivery. Or, if you want to get creative, craft personal charcuterie boxes for each guest.

One of our favorite local gems, The Fox & The Crow, offers scaled Charcuterie platters that can be packaged and purchased to fit your needs.
https://www.thefoxandthecrow.net/platters

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​Focus on Comfy Outdoor Seating


Thick, comfortable cushions on chairs and benches will encourage your guests to linger around the tables. If you don’t already have outdoor furniture with cushions, make sure that you invest in weathersafe cushions.

Cost Plus World Market has a variety of different seating and cushion styles and options to consider.
https://stores.worldmarket.com/co/fort-collins/4357-corbett-drive.html

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Define your outdoor space
If you want to encourage your guests to spread out throughout your backyard, you may want to consider setting up “relaxation stations”. You can define these spaced out spots by utilizing large patio umbrellas and blankets. 
You can also add decorative lighting. Use your trees, bushes, and fences as backdrops for creative lighting!

Prepackaged Drinks and Cocktails

Instead of using pitchers or large drink containers, purchase large bins or coolers with cans or bottles of your favorite drinks. 
You can also consider ordering premade cocktails from one of our local bars or restaurants. Many have extensive drink menus that you can order a variety of different mixed drinks.
The Coloradoan published an extensive list of local restaurants and bars that offer Drinks to Go:
https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2020/04/03/coronavirus-fort-collins-bars-restaurants-alcohol-to-go-covid-19/5090791002/

Borrow from your garden for your decor
Use your garden flowers for easy and cheap party decor. Fresh cut flowers in mason jars or vases are a simple and beautiful centerpiece.
You can even use small cutlets to decorate your place settings and napkins.
Why not string together some greenery and flowers for a garland?


Keep the bugs at bay
Finally, make sure that you plan to keep the bugs at bay in your backyard. You can consider purchasing a variety of citronella candles or torches. These will also help to define your entertainment area. 
If you would really like to ensure no bites for your guests, you might want to consider having your yard professionally sprayed ahead of time. You can also pick up a backyard fogger at one our local hardware/home goods stores.

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We hope that this list helps to inspire your planning. And if there is a certain theme you’re looking for, our Pinterest board has a ton of fun and creative ideas for you to consider!
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https://www.pinterest.com/MyBigDayEvents/summer-theme-parties/

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​​Contact My Big Day

"Dream Big, Live Big. For Life's Events!"
Original Ideas, superior strategies, your own private party planner.

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~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

A Fiesta Fundraiser for The Family Center

7/16/2019

 
My Big Day is proud to plan the upcoming Fiesta Party - a fundraiser for The Family Center/ La Familia in Northern Colorado!
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Most people don't realize the severity of our childcare challenges in Colorado. You may be surprised to learn that:
 
  • Colorado Is a 'Child Care Desert' meaning that there is an undersupply of care for young children. *source: AmericanProgress.org
  • 2019 statistics show that 51% of all families In Colorado live in a child care desert. Larimer County is one of the counties MOST AFFECTED. *source: ChildCareDeserts.org
  • Low availability and high costs of child care keep families from the middle class in Northern Colorado *source: Coloradoan article
  • Colorado is one of the states with the HIGHEST COST of child care. *source: CNBC
  • The average Child Care Aide annual salary is under $21,000 (under the national average) *source: ZipRecruiter
 
 
The Family Center /La Familia is making an incredible impact regarding these challenges: *source: 2018 statistics
 
  • Annually, our sliding scale program helps over 22 children distributing nearly $100,000.
  • Our childhood program serves nearly 70 children per day during the school year and over 50 per day over the summer.
  • We are expanding – adding a new preschool classroom expected to open in August of 2019.
  • We are the only non-profit in our region that offers full wrap around services from infant to adult that benefit the whole family.
  • We have helped 230 families with utility assistance totaling $70,000, families can receive assistance 1 time per year.
  • Our advocacy closet assists over 150 families each year with diapers and basic hygiene products, families can receive assistance 1 time per month.
  • Our community garden provides families with fresh vegetables through a weekly farmers market throughout the growing season, we also use this produce in our kitchen to create meals for the children in our early childhood program.
  • Our family development program has over 40 families that our advocates see on a regular monthly basis and many more for periodic resource and referral or crisis intervention.
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Early Bird tickets are now on sale for just $35!
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Early Bird Tickets are NOW ON SALE for our Annual Fiesta Party!

A lively event filled with margaritas, dancing, auctioned prizes and more dancing! Featuring the high demand band, Manabi Salsa. This event is a way for our families, donors, board and supporters to celebrate the impact we make in our community and the good work we do for our future: our youth.
Each ticket includes: Entrance to the party (your name will be on our guest list), 2 drink tickets, Fiesta appetizers, Live music, and the opportunity to bid on fantastic auction items.

***Sponsorship opportunites are available.***

Join us at The Agave Room above the Rio in Old Town Fort Collins, Colorado.
Saturday, September 14th, 2019 6pm-9pm
Contact My Big Day

"Dream Big, Live Big. For Life's Events!"
Original Ideas, superior strategies, your own private party planner.

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~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

A Christmas Story Themed Holiday Party

1/15/2018

 
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Ooooohhh Fuuuuddddgggee!  We don’t like it when we have to pack up all things magical and twinkly after Christmas and New Year’s is over.  

Lucky for us, our clients at Blue Federal Credit Union like to prolong the good cheer and fun by hosting their employee holiday party in early January! 

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The Christmas spirit was extended into early January with Blue’s holiday party, built around the storyline from the classic holiday tale - A Christmas Story!  Guests were transported back to a simpler time with specialized photobooth backdrops, food, and decor reminiscent of Ralphie’s childhood home in the 1950’s.

The Marriott Fort Collins hosted us again and tables were decorated with kitchen colanders in honor of Mother Parker’s holiday culinary feats, Red Ryder BB guns, and of course, the famous “Fragile” Leg Lamps. The only thing missing was a bar serving large glasses of Ovaltine!  (Note - there were three open bars for the guests to imbibe from!)

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The evening was full of fellowship between all the various bank branches, company recognitions and awards, and of course dancing!  Music and emceeing was provided by our favorite entertainer - DJ Kaaos!  Activities also included a costume contest, and door prize drawings for all of the table centerpieces.
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Blue Federal Credit Union is one of our favorite clients to work with, and we were once again pleased to be part of the planning for their always fun company holiday party!  If you’ve liked what you’ve seen and heard here - consider using our team to plan your next corporate function, retreat, or party!
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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
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Celebrate New Year's Eve in Northern Colorado with My Big Day!

12/19/2017

 
By now our regular event attendees know that we love to throw a party. We LOVE a theme, and we thoroughly enjoy the holidays!  We've been hosting New Year's Eve parties for years (and other holiday parties too). This year we are thrilled to be working with the newly renovated Fort Collins Hilton!
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Our 2017 NYE Theme: "Midnight Ball"   We love the feel of a dark room, starry accents, sexy cocktails perfect mix of music to span all interests, and great photo ops!
Ring in 2018 with us in Fort Collins, and enjoy a fun night that you'll be talking about for years!

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"NoCo New Year's Eve, Midnight Ball"
December 31st, 2017
7:30pm


  Tickets Include:
  • 2 Drink tickets per person
  • Tasty hors d'oeuvres
  • DJ
  • Dancing
  • Signature Cocktails
  • Champagne Toast at midnight
  • Photo Ops
  • Desserts
  • Discount room rates at the Hilton Fort Collins (just $95)
  • Optional Childcare (for a nominal fee for kids ages 2+)
  • A donation to The Food Bank for Larimer County
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Pricing:

Regular Tickets: $75 each
At the Door (if still available) $80 each

Tickets for childcare includes an additional $35 charge per child  (5 hours - total service)
Childcare MUST be booked by 12/29/17.   SPACE IS LIMITED


*Guests MUST check in by 10pm   *Attendees must be over 21.  *We ID at the door and the bar.


New Year's Eve in Northern Colorado - Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Timnath, Berthoud, Estes Park, Longmont

80th Birthday Party with My Big Day

12/3/2017

 
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A very special lady turned 80 this week!  Myrna's daughter, Colette reached out to My Big Day requesting assistance with putting a memorable birthday party together! We were honored to help the entire family celebrate Myrna's Big Birthday!
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Our friend Joe with About The City Limos and Tours picked the ladies up and delivered them to Spa Botanica inside of the Embassy Suites in Loveland.
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Our clients were greeted with a very personalized experience from the lovely Spa Botanica staff.
They enjoyed a relaxing day of spa services and yummy things to nibble on and soothing tea to sip.
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After a few hours of relaxation, Myrna and her girls were escorted by About The City back home to get ready for a night out!
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For dinner, the ladies met up with the rest of the family for a large, private dining experience at Door 222 in Downtown Loveland. They had a delicious meal, dessert, and celebrated Myrna's 80 wonderful years on this earth!  We were honored to help put this fun day together for the family!
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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

Craig & Catherine's Romantic Ranch Wedding

11/29/2017

 
We were so in love with the photos by Ash Meier Photography, that we just had to write another blog about the Harrison Ranch wedding in Fort Collins to showcase her work!
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Sometimes, My Big Day wedding planners are brought in at the last minute, for “day of” only help.  Other times, we are fortunate enough to work with a couple, crafting and creating THE perfect day from start to finish.  While we are always happy to fill either role, crafting a couple’s dream wedding vision from start to finish is always a labor of love and considered a privilege. Craig & Catherine Harrison had a vision for their Big Day, and we had the privilege of making that dream come true!
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Craig and Catherine dreamed of celebrating with friends and family on their family owned ranch located just outside of Timnath, Colorado.  Their expansive property was the perfect place to not only be wed to to each other, but to also combine their love of their new longhorn cattle herd operation and new show barn, with Catherine’s fondness of all things glamorous and shiny!  Open pastures, bubbling brooks, and painted mountains provided the perfect backdrop for this dream wedding, and the newly constructed show barn offered the perfect spot for a festive cocktail hour and dancing.
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As wedding planners, we always have an eye for detail - small details and touches pack a punch and can pull everything together.  Catherine was all about the details - from the feminine and soft floral arrangements hand picked and held in family heirloom vases, to the old books and picture frames, repurposed as barn decor.  She pulled this vision of  “high sophistication with a rustic flare” together with antique furniture, lace and tulle, wine barrels, and candlelight provided by sparkly votive jars. The floral arrangements that were placed throughout the ceremony site, barn, and dining tent were simply stunning.
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Our job of pulling all of the details together began early on September 16.  Our team oversaw the set up the ceremony site and stage - complete with a hand made lectern provided by our groom, Craig.  We worked closely with florist, Lace and Lillies as well as baker, Sarah B's Bakery, to place floral displays throughout the venue, as well as a delicious dessert bar, located in the barn.  Caterers Juli y Juan, and their team worked to create flawless displays of tasty dishes, hand picked by the bride and groom for their guests.  First look and pre-ceremony photos took place throughout the property, and were lovingly captured by Ash Meier Weddings and Arcadian Pictures.
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Wedding Professionals:

Venue: Home in Timnath, CO
Dress: Tara LaTour from Anna-Be Bridal Boutique
Boots: Rocketbuster
Fur: Coyote Creations
Groom's Suit: B.Spoke Clothing
Cake: Sarah B's Bakery 
Hair: Tara at Suite C Salon
Music: Jonathon Moody Band
Flowers: Lace and Lilies
Event Planner: My Big Day Events
Catering: Juli and Juan's Kitchen
Photography: Ash Meier Weddings
Decor Rentals: House of Yonder
Event Rentals: Flexx Productions

Car Service: NoCo Party Bus
Carriage: Colorado Carriage & Wagon
Cigar Bar: The Cigar Guys
Videography: Arcadian Pictures
Enjoy the slideshow below with some of our favorite photos from Ash Meier Photography!
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
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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Drinking Game!

11/27/2017

 
Back by popular demand!
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When the holidays draw near, do you feel the need to reach for a beer?
The relatives are in town, and you are putting in your time with the family...

Well, spike that egg nog, Sparky, grab your favorite moose mug, and play My Big Day's "Christmas Vacation Drinking Game!"


What you will need for this game: an beer, eggnog, wine, or your drink of choice, a santa hat & a single shot of your choice (perhaps a lime jello shot topped with cat food).
My Big Day Drinking Rules:

Take One Drink Every Time...
  • Ellen calls Clark "Sparky"
  • Someone is wearing an ugly holiday sweater
  • There is singing or bells shaking
  • The swimming pool is referenced
  • Clark is wearing a sports team article of clothing

Additional Rules:
  • The entire group takes a drink whenever an advent calendar door is opened.
  • You must yell “Shitter’s Full!” any time you leave to use the restroom, otherwise you must finish your beer when you return.
  • The first person to say “Get me somebody! And get me somebody while I'm waiting!” when Frank Shirley appears on screen for the first time chooses a person to finish their drink.
  • The first person to stand up & fully complete the “knock on the door, peek in…” correctly WITH hand gestures during that scene gives two drinks.
  • At any point in the movie, you can point to someone & yell "RUSS!" If they do not respond with "Right here, dad" they must take a drink (max once per person, this could get out of control).
  • Anytime someone misquotes a line in the movie, they have to wear the Santa hat until it gets passed to the next person.
  • When the movie is over, the last person wearing the Santa hat has to shotgun a beer & finish by saying “Ahh, It’s good, It’s good. It’s good.”
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