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A Devil's Backbone Proposal

6/18/2022

Today we celebrate love. MBD was honored to be asked to help plan the perfect proposal for Kohl and Sara. A hike to Devil's Backbone, hidden photographers, a surprise celebration at Sweetheart Winery with all the little details.... and a very enthusiastic, "YES!!!!"
Congratulations to this sweet couple. We LOVE love!

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Holiday Proposal Inspiration

12/12/2021

By Carrie Stadtmueller, Content Conductor

We are smack dab in the middle of prime Engagement Season, and Christmas is the crowning jewel - no pun intended, of dates when smitten gentlemen like to pop the question. And it’s no big surprise why – twinkly lights, decorated trees, winter wonderlands – the setting and decor is pretty much-taken care of for you. It’s practically a Hallmark Movie waiting to happen! The holidays are already a romantic time of year, it’s no wonder, many couples capitalize on the romance of it all!

If you are looking into popping the question this holiday season, there are some things you may want to consider before you get down on one knee:

Think about what your partner likes
Is your partner a private person? If so, a proposal in front of your entire family over Christmas dinner might not be the best option – even if you both absolutely love each other’s families. If they are a more private person, perhaps a quiet walk on a snowy path in the woods? Or a horse-drawn carriage in on a crisp winter’s night under twinkle lights downtown? There are still ways to involve your families and friends after she has said yes — which leads us into the next consideration…..

Check with your partner’s friends and family
Are you thinking about asking your significant other to marry you during gift opening or some other party or event? You may want to let someone else know so that it isn’t a complete surprise to EVERYONE else there. They are all going to want to be a part of the big event. You’d hate to have someone miss out, and they can all serve as extra help!

Weather
If you’re planning an outdoor proposal, you will want to keep the weather in mind. If you live in Colorado - this is just a given - you always want to have a backup plan. We think a snowy proposal could actually be very romantic – however, a blizzard, not so much!

Plan ahead
Don’t assume that you’ll be able to walk into your favorite restaurant or bar for drinks. We are still living in a pandemic. Some establishments are still operating under limited capacity. So please – plan ahead! Don’t wait until the last minute to call for reservations! This time of year is always busier and typically gets booked months in advance.

You may also need to enlist other vendors to help you pull off your perfect proposal – florists, event rentals, musicians – whomever you may choose to help with your Big Day – this is a very busy time of year for event professionals. PLAN, PLAN, PLAN. Don’t have your dream of a holiday proposal thwarted by poor planning.

Creative Proposal Ideas
My Big Day has curated an entire Pinterest Board full of creative Holiday Proposals. Follow this Board of ideas to inspire your big ask:
https://www.pinterest.com/MyBigDayEvents/the-perfect-proposal/

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Get to know MBD Wedding Couple Eriq & Ashley

2/3/2021

We’ve seen their fun family photos, and have heard a little bit about their Big Day plans.

Now, we’re taking some time to really get to know our special 2021 MBD wedding couple - Eriq & Ashley.

They have a fun and exciting love story, and we can’t wait to see it come full circle in September when they tie the knot on top of The Elizabeth Hotel in front of family and friends.

We sent a series of questions to both Eriq & Ashley and here are some of their responses:

How did you two meet?
Eriq: Well we met on tinder. I was over tinder but decided to go back through my matches to see if I had missed anyone worthwhile, and there she was! She had orange hair in the pic, and orange is my fav color so I took it as a sign, lol. I hit her up, and we went on our 1st date at the now non-existent Enzios. We pretty much laughed the whole time, and hit it off pretty great, and agreed to more dates. I had to go to Tour de Fat the next day because- obviously - but she had her son Zep, so she couldn't make it. We snapchatted all day and it made her laugh, so that's cool.

Ashley: We met on Tinder, and by the time that we set up a date I was almost finished with the tinder experience. We started our relationship on a last hope, lol.

What was your first impression?
Ashley: First impression was shock, because I actually finally liked the guy I was on a date with! I remember his amazing skin color and how nice his smile was. I could also carry a nice conversation with him, unlike my other Tinder dates.

What are your favorite things about your partner?
Eriq: My fav thing about Ash is her compassion for others. She really is a kind soul but suffers, as a lot of us do, from not believing she's worthy of love, or the finer things life can offer. Because of this she puts up a pretty tough exterior. She's loud and combative, but will listen if she believes she will be listened to - and I dig that man!

Ashley: I love how Eriq knows how to deal with me. I can be a little crazy at times and he allows that and handles it with such grace. He is the calm to my storm, and that is what I need in my life.

In what ways are you most alike? In what ways are you most different?
Eriq: She will listen if she believes she will be listened to. We're a lot alike in that sense. I guess where we most differ is where we put our priorities. Not that any one of us is wrong or doesn't have priorities, just that they seldomly align with one another. We both work toward our goals just in different ways. She's also way louder than I am.

Ashley: I think the way that we are most alike is how much fun we both like to have. We are always down for a good time and have a blast at doing it! As far as differences - I would say that my answer is very similar to Eriq's. Our priorities of what's important to us are out of line with each other. That honestly is mostly with stuff around the house for me! Cleaning and what not.

How did the proposal go?
Eriq: My proposal to Ash went like this...so we often have friends over to our house for various get togethers. This occasion called for her friends to come hang out, and was sold as a “kids date” thing so her son Zep could play with her friends’ daughters. They were of course in on it as I had told them my intentions. There was a bit of drama…. the drama came from one of her friends having an issue with one of my friends (that really wasn't an issue because I had cleared it with her prior, but ash didn't know and thought there was still drama there). Then as all these people started showing up Ash got upset with me for inviting friends she thought had problems with each other. I said something like, "hey sometimes parties just materialize and there's nothing we can do about it." Then as people were about to finish with these really amazing smoked ribs our friend Nolan Shore made, and as Ash was really good and pissed at me, I dropped and popped and she said, “Why not, couldn't hurt right?” LOL Anyway, I'm sure someone has a video of it. All in all it was pretty hilarious and fun. Although Ash might have something different to say about it.

Ashley: Eriq pretty much nailed this one.

What are you looking forward to on your wedding day?
Eriq: I guess on our wedding day, I'm most looking forward to Ash professing her relentless and undying devotion to me in front of our friends and family. Also kinda jazzed about the badass suite on top of The Elizabeth Hotel for a couple days.

Ashley: I'm most looking forward to saying yes to the love of my life for the rest of my life! I also look forward to seeing him cry, HA!! Especially if his mom starts crying!

Why do you love Ashley?
Why do I love Ash....sheesh, how long do you want this to get?? I love Ash for who she is, what she's accomplished, and what she's capable of in the future. She's my person, my ultimate ride or die, and even though we can never ever ever play monopoly together, we make a really great team!

Why do you love Eriq?
I love Eriq because he is my other half. He will always have my back and will love me endlessly. He accepts me for who I am and loves me despite my flaws and weaknesses.

What are your honeymoon plans?
Eriq: Our honeymoon is kinda cliche. We plan on going to Greece or somewhere in the Mediterranean, and chill for about ten days or so.

Ashley: Hopefully, if things go as planned, we will be spending our Honeymoon in Greece! But not before we celebrate Tour De Fat!! So excited to party the day after the wedding as well for one of the biggest events that Fort Collins hosts!

5 Ways to Support the 2020 Wedding Season’s “COVID Couples” (And 3 Things to Avoid)

9/22/2020

You may have friends or family members – dubbed “COVID Couples’ – who have had to postpone or cancel their weddings because of the pandemic. For most couples, this is a difficult decision to make, and may bring up feelings of sadness, anger, or even loss. Here are some ways to support the special people in your life whose weddings have been affected by COVID – and some things to avoid.

DO:

1. Send a surprise gift on their original wedding day. This is likely to be the most difficult day for the couple. Consider sending flowers, sweets, or a gift card for a takeout date night with a note saying you are thinking of them. If you’re on a budget, stick with a handwritten note dropped at their doorstep or surprise them with FaceTime or a phone call. Don’t forget about the groom!

2. Listen. Be a shoulder to cry on for your friends and family. Venting can be a therapeutic way to deal with negative emotions from having to postpone or cancel their wedding. Be open and understanding, but not dismissive or overly positive.

3. Contact vendors. A lot goes in to planning a wedding. If your couple has hired a wedding planner, they can help with reaching out to the vendors the couple has chosen. If not, consider the numerous contracts with the florist, photographer, caterer, cake decorator, venue, DJ, furniture rentals, day-of coordinator, and many more that may exist. Depending on the vendor and the wording of each contract, meetings with vendors may involve renegotiating the contract, maintaining it but postponing the date, or asking for a partial refund.

4. Give them resources. There are many couples in the same boat, and many community and support groups online. The Zola Facebook Community has almost 12,000 members in the throes of pandemic wedding planning. For more local advice, check out Colorado COVID-19 Wedding Support.

5. Deal with guests. Offer to help contact guests to notify them of changes to the event. This could involve a formal, mailed update, or an email or text if the wedding was scheduled for just a few weeks away. Be sure to introduce yourself to the couple’s family and friends if making calls or sending texts on their behalf. You can also help answer guests’ follow-up questions about reservations they had for the wedding or the timing of the rescheduled event (if there is one).

DON’T:
1. Give opinions or advice unless it is solicited by the couple. It is complicated and confusing trying to reschedule a large event with many moving parts, never mind with unwarranted opinions thrown into the mix. Give advice only if you are asked to by the couple.

2. Be overly positive or dismissive. Saying, “It’s going to be fine,” may not go over well. Things may not be okay for your friends or family members, and they don’t have to be. Try saying, “I’m sorry. I wish things were different,” or “I can’t imagine what you’re going through, but I’m here for you.”

3. Expect to be able to fix it. As a friend or family member, the best you can do is listen and offer help or advice if it’s requested. Do not try to fix their feelings or the situation.

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What To Ask Before You Propose

7/1/2020

So you think you’ve found the PB to your J…..
The bee to your honey….
The love of your life….
and now you’re ready to take the next step?
Before you do, you should really spend some time in personal reflection, and in conversation with your significant other, because in a life changing event such as getting engaged, even some small things can become significant.

The team at My Big Day has pulled together a list of questions you should really consider asking your partner before you ask for their hand in marriage.

All of these questions are good to consider when you are thinking about taking the next step in your relationship. Open and honest discussions can help build a strong foundation that will weather anything life throws at the two of you.

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Places in Colorado to POP the Question

8/13/2019

The proposal is a story you will tell for the rest of your life. "How did he do it?" "Where did you do it?" "Did you know it was coming?" "How did you react?"

Where and how you propose or are proposed to can be as important as the Big Day itself.

If you are struggling to find the right location or right time, listen to your gut, and check out a few ideas from us!

Where you met

Maybe you met at a bar, a friend's house, or at a political rally. Go back to the place where it all began and recreate the first time you met.

Where you had your first date

Maybe your first date was a complete strike out, but you were lucky enough to score a second one. Or perhaps it was the kind of date that inspires corny movies. If it was memorable, it might be worth reliving.

By a body of water

There is something so relaxing and romantic about water. A peaceful walk with no one around, ultimate privacy with a sunrise or sunset, and the sound of gentle waves.... Is this your style?
There are great views and private spots all over Colorado!

Grand Lake
Chatfield Reservoir
Horsetooth Reservoir
Boulder Reservoir
Prospect Lake
Boyd Lake
Lake Granby
Lake Dillon
The Big Thompson
Lily Lake

In a snow storm

Just as with a peaceful lake, a snow storm proposal comes with built in romance. Quiet snow, the threat of not being able to leave home for a couple days, hot chocolate, a crackling fire.... what's not to love?

On a mountain top

Whether you hike, take a gondola, a train, or drive... a mountain top proposal ranks up there with romantic Colorado proposal locations. Just be sure your fiance to be has enough air!

In Loveland

Loveland, Colorado is the Nation's Sweetheart City after all. And it's right here in Colorado! The trendy downtown bodes many unique places to pop the question. You can visit the Valentine exhibit at the Loveland Museum Gallery, and you can 'Lock Your Love' on the now famous sculpture at the Loveland Visitor's Center.

At an event you will only find in Colorado

Colorado is home to many memorable, unique events. Find one that suits your style, have fun, and make the proposal the cherry on top of your day!
-Tour de Fat
-The NoCo Easter Keg Hunt
-Frozen Dead Guys Day
-Ullr Fest
-The Lantern Fest
-Fruitcake Toss

Hire an event planner to help with your plan!

Creating memorable life events is what we do!
Give us a call, we're happy to help!

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

Whole Foods Helps You With Your SURPRISE Proposal!

2/3/2014

Do you know of someone who is planning to propose soon?
Whole Foods in Colorado wants to help them pop the question!

Our friends at Whole Foods Market want their story. Whole Foods intends to make someone’s engagement one they will never forget --- and their wedding day a bit sweeter. As with most contests, stories with emotional impact or adversity overcome are the most compelling.

The lucky winner will be contacted immediately. Whole Foods will coordinate with them in secret to show up at the proposal site on February 14 with a professional photographer, musician, a huge bouquet of roses and a giant goodie basket with treats from Justin’s Corvus Coffee, Bhakti Chai, Oogave, Love Grown Foods, LoveBeets and Earth Balance and more. Plus, the lucky couple (assuming he or she says, “yes”) receives a gift certificate for custom wedding flowers and a cupcake tower for their wedding day!
The entire package is worth more than $2,000.

Email [email protected] no later than 11:59 p.m. Monday, February 10 with the tale of romance. It will be SO worth it!

Tell Loveland About Your Wedding Proposal!

1/23/2014

News from the Loveland Reporter Herald:

LOVELAND -- The Reporter-Herald is inviting the community to send in "Loveland's Greatest Love Stories: Proposals" for a Valentine's Day feature story.

What made your marriage proposal special or creative?
How far did you go to show your love? Was it funny, unusual or at a Loveland venue?

Email your proposal stories to [email protected] until Wednesday, Feb. 5

Five top picks will be chosen by Reporter-Herald staff members and put to an online vote. The winning couple will be featured in a Valentine's Day story and receive a gift certificate of $50 to The Black Steer Steakhouse.

Good luck!
-My Big Day Events

A Devil's Backbone Proposal

Holiday Proposal Inspiration

Get to know MBD Wedding Couple Eriq & Ashley

5 Ways to Support the 2020 Wedding Season’s “COVID Couples” (And 3 Things to Avoid)

What To Ask Before You Propose

Places in Colorado to POP the Question

Where you met

Where you had your first date

By a body of water

In a snow storm

On a mountain top

In Loveland

At an event you will only find in Colorado

Hire an event planner to help with your plan!

Whole Foods Helps You With Your SURPRISE Proposal!

Tell Loveland About Your Wedding Proposal!

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