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15 Northern Colorado Breweries with To-Go Kegs!

4/1/2022

 
My Big Day is a BIG fan of supporting local --- and breweries are included! Often our clients ask us about venues that allow you to bring your own alcohol. You have also asked us about breweries offering kegs to go. Well, here you go... we are happy to share some of our favorite breweries with to-go kegs for your mobile bar service.
 
Check out this list of Northern Colorado breweries to source your party kegs. We suggest reaching out to any brewery in advance to place your order, to avoid shortages and sell-outs.
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FORT COLLINS
 
Prost Brewing Co.
 
(Grand re-opening coming soon)
1510 S College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
 
Contact: (970) 484-2421, prostfoco@gmail.com
 
CooperSmith’s Pub & Brewing Company
 
5 Old Town Square
Fort Collins, CO 80524
 
Contact: (970) 498-0483, brewery@coopersmithspub.com
 
Gilded Goat Brewing
 
3500 S College Avenue #194
Fort Collins, CO 80525
 
Contact: (970) 825-7192, info@gildedgoatbrewing.com
 
Odell Brewing Company
 
800 E Lincoln Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524
 
Contact: (970) 498-9070, cheers@odellbrewing.com
 
New Belgium Brewing Company
 
500 Linden Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
 
Contact: (970) 221-0524, nbb@newbelgium.com
 
Horse & Dragon Brewing Company
 
124 Racquette Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
 
Contact: (970) 689-8848, info@hdbrew.com
 
LOVELAND
 
Loveland Aleworks
 
118 W 4th Street
Loveland, CO 80537
 
Contact: (970) 619-8726, info@lovelandaleworks.com
 
Grimm Brothers Brewhouse and Taproom
 
623 N Denver Avenue
Loveland, CO 80537
 
Contact: (970) 624-6045, info@grimmbrosbrewhouse.com
 
Big Thompson Brewery
 
114 E 15th Street
Loveland, CO 80538
 
Contact: (970) 619-8138, taproom@bigtbrewery.com
 
Verboten Brewing and Barrel Project
 
127 E 5th Street
Loveland, CO 80537
 
Contact: (970) 775-7371, info@verbotenbrewing.com
 
Berthoud Brewing Loveland
 
1480 Cascade Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
 
Contact: (970) 775-2235
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WINDSOR
 
High Hops Brewery
 
6461 CO-392
Windsor, CO 80550
 
Contact: (970) 674-2841, info@highhopsbrewery.com
 
Mighty River Brewing Company
 
6383 N Fairgrounds Avenue
Windsor, CO 80550
 
Contact: (970) 966-7955, mightyriverbrewing@gmail.com
 
Peculier Ales
 
301 Main Street Unit A
Windsor, CO 80550
 
Contact: (970) 460-2224, info@peculierales.com
 
Mash Lab Brewing & Kitchen
 
4487 Highland Meadows Parkway
Windsor, CO 80550
 
Contact: (970) 262-9225, cristin@mashlabbrewing.com
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GREELEY
 
WeldWerks Brewing Company
 
508 8th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
 
Contact: (970) 460-6345, info@weldwerksbrewing.com
 
Rule105 Brewing Company
 
4731 W 10th Street
Greeley, CO 80634
 
Contact: (970) 301-4575, rule105brewing@gmail.com
 
Wiley Roots Brewing Company
 
625 3rd Street D
Greeley, CO 80631
 
Contact: (970) 515-7315, info@wileyrootsbrewing.com
 
Crabtree Brewing Company
 
2961 29th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
 
Contact: (970) 356-0516, info@crabtreebrewing.com
 
ºBrix Brew & Tap
 
813 8th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
 
Contact: (970) 397-6146, contact@brixbrewtap.com
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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

Supporting Black Owned Businesses

2/5/2021

 
If you’ve visited MBD Marketing and Events’ About Us page lately, you know how important community is to us. Throughout the years, MBD has focused on not just our own business, but supporting others.
 
In honor of Black History Month and ongoing discussions about racial injustice in our country, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite Black owned businesses online and on the Front Range.
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​Boss Blend Coffee
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MBD’s President, Christine Forster, loves supporting Boss Blend Coffee, a Black/Latinx owned coffee company that ships their delicious beans nationwide. Check out the limited edition “Lover’s Rock” Valentine’s Day-inspired brew.

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​Lawrence + Larimer Clothing and Supply Co. 
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Lawrence + Larimer has self-designed clothing lines for adults (kids coming soon) as well as a line of candles and a screenprinting service. Their brick and mortar location is in Denver’s City Park, but goods are also available for shipping in their online shop.

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​Bibamba Artisan Single Origin Chocolate
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Husband and wife-owned Bibamba produces their chocolate in their Denver shop. The couple owns and manages fair trade, sustainable farms in Cameroon, where they source the cocoa, plantain, and coffee materials that go into their artisan products. Order online for nationwide shipping.
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​Be a Good Person
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As the company name implies, Be a Good Person  operates with a focus on promoting positivity and encouraging a brighter future. Their clothing lines for kids, men, and women (including a collab with Colorado favorite Lululemon) are stamped with this positive message. Visit their Denver location for pickup or order online.

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​Smith + Canon
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This Denver-based shop specializes in artisan ice cream (10 decadent flavors to choose from, including combos like cinnamon roll and cheesecake) and micro brews. Shop coffee beans and ice cream for local delivery or stop in for pickup.

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Bar Helix
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Westword Denver winner and 5280 “Best New Bar” Bar Helix has a popular signature drink menu (complete with saucy names) and branded merchandise. As an all-women team, we’re inspired by owner and sommelier Kendra Anderson, whose goals include spreading love and “throwing a party every night” (now that’s something we can get behind).
 
Anderson believes “we could all use a little bit of extra TLC right now,” so DM your email address to Bar Helix and look for a surprise in your inbox.


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Pent Up Cookie Company
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This Etsy online shop offers some seriously impressive decorated cookies for your next baby shower, birthday party, graduation, holiday gathering – you name it. With all five-star reviews, we’re sure you’ll love the shop’s deliciously decadent and diligently decorated treats.
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​Godly Gorgeous
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Godly Gorgeous offers products for the boss babe in each of us, with beautiful pens, planners, and office decor and clothing with messages like “Priorities: Love. Espresso. Laughs.” We can’t get enough of owner Andrea George’s fun, elegant wares.

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​xNStudio
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xNStudio  is based out of Brooklyn, NY, and offers up home and lifestyle accessories “inspired by a globe without borders.” Products include furniture, textiles, decorative pottery, and accessories. Spice up your mask collection with xNStudio’s African print cotton face masks.

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​Lingua Nigra
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Owner Alicia designs and handcrafts jewelry from materials like brass and gold with an emphasis on sustainability. Her nature-inspired designs have earned her a large following and rave reviews. Shop Lingua Nigra  for a truly one-of-a-kind jewelry gift.

MBD Marketing and Events encourages you to shop small and support the Black and Latinx business owners who contribute to the vibrance and business creativity of our local and global communities. ​
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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

Top Festive Shops & Small Businesses in NoCo

12/14/2020

 
We are all about shopping local - every holiday season, but especially this year. We love highlighting our favorite local gems in our social media posts and on our website - small business love is a real thing!

We are excited to promote some of our favorite local establishments that have gone above and beyond when it comes to festive decor and holiday spirit!
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  • Cozy Cottage - Fort Collins, Council Tree Their tag line says, “A Place to Call Home”, and we couldn’t agree more! This little shop has a ton of beautiful home decor, and they are decked out for the holiday season! They even offer shopping online, along with curated gift boxes at varying prices. You’ll want to make sure to stop by as you are finishing up your holiday shopping! https://www.shopcozycottage.com/
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  • The Cupboard - Fort Collins No small business/store list would be complete without Old Town favorite, The Cupboard! They have been a staple of downtown Fort Collins for years! They are decorated for the holidays with a fun, classic, and eclectic flair! If you want a store that offers home inspiration, The Cupboard is it! https://thecupboard.net

  • Golden Poppy Apothecary - Fort Collins This North College shop is open for in-person shopping M-Saturday, 11am-6pm and on Sundays 11am-5pm. You can also find awesome stocking stuffers and gifts in their online shop. In times of old, apothecaries were where all people went for their medicines - many times herbs, powders, extracts, and syrups. Today our modern pharmacies fill that role, but there are still many ailments that can be treated with herbs and herbal products. Check out their sweet shop! https://www.goldenpoppyherbs.com/
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  • The Perennial Gardener - Fort Collins Another staple of downtown Fort Collins, The Perennial Gardener is one big, beautiful, holiday display! They are full of trees, decorations, twinkly lights, and all things sparkly! They have an enormous inventory of awesome holiday gift ideas - you won’t want to miss out! https://www.facebook.com/ThePerennialGardener/
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  • 25 Days of Christmas Downtown - Loveland We couldn’t pick just one downtown Loveland shop - so we are sharing the city’s awesome promotion - “25 Days of Christmas Downtown” The city is giving away $100 gift cards at each business highlighted in this promotion, plus weekly prize baskets. Shop at any of the participating shops up to Christmas and be entered to win! There are promotions going on at places such as Betta Gumbo, B Sweet Cupcakes, Canyon Collectables, Crow Hop Brewing, and more!
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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

Shop Small This 2020 Holiday

11/26/2020

 
The My Big Day Team loves to shop small and support our fellow, local small businesses in the community. In our last team meeting we discussed our favorite small businesses we personally enjoy supporting and wanted to share them with YOU! Now, more than ever,  small businesses (and non-profits) need you support. Please SHOP SMALL this holiday. Here are some idea starters!
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Fort Collins
  • ​Colorado Candy Company
  • Sunday Supply Company
  • Golden Poppy Apothecary
  • Savory Spice Shop
  • Curiosities
  • Old Firehouse Bookstore
  • Kansas City Kitty
  • Maker Folk Art
  • The Cupboard
  • Kilwins
  • Clothes Pony Dandelion Toys
  • CoCo Art Studio
  • CCs Flower Truck
  • Wolverine Farm
Loveland
  • Turquoise & Tangerine Boutique
  • Cloz to Home
  • Chics Supporting Chics
  • PILAR Boutique
  • Vintage Willows
  • Eclectic Artisan House
  • Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
  • Adobe Designs
Greeley
  • Brooklyn Finds
  • Clush Botique
  • Charlie & Co
  • Warm Hugs Mixes & Gifts
Timnath
  • Fine & Funky Boutique
  • Timnath Beerwerks
  • Colorado Feed & Grain
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Contact MBD Marketing & Events

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
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Summer 2020 NoCo Farmers’ Market Guide

7/15/2020

 
​Did you know NoCo’s farmers’ markets are still open this summer with social distancing measures in place? We’ve compiled a list of locations, times, and other details for you! If you are at increased risk for Covid-19, or live with someone who is, the Loveland Farmers’ Market even offers curbside pickup. 
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NOCO Virtual Farmers’ Market
  • Online only; started in March
  • Order HERE Sunday at 8 a.m. through Wednesday at 6 p.m.
  • Choose pickup or delivery (on Saturdays)
  • Pickup fee is $3; delivery prices range from $5-15 depending on distance from Fort Collins (delivery as far south as Longmont)
  • Facebook group here[https://www.facebook.com/groups/499722194053286]
 
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Fort Collins Farmers’ Market
  • 1001 E. Harmony Road
Sundays, May 24 - mid-November
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

  • 1001 E. Harmony Road
Wednesdays, June 17 - September
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

  • 802 W. Drake Road
Saturdays, June 20 - September
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

  • Website www.fortcollinsfarmersmarket.org
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Larimer County Farmers’ Market
  • Larimer County Courthouse Parking Lot, 200 W. Oak Street
  • Saturdays, May 23 - October 31
  • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Website www.larimercountyfarmersmarket.org
 
Drake Road Farmers’ Market - now operated by Fort Collins Farmers’ Market (see above)
 
Greeley Farmers’ Market
  • Union Pacific Depot
  • Saturdays, starting June 6
  • 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Website http://greeleygov.com/activities/fm/home
 
Loveland Farmers’ Market *curbside pickup available
  • 205 Broadway Street
  • Tuesdays, starting May 26
  • 3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  • Website http://www.lovelandfm.com
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Marketing & Events

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

Supporting Small Businesses: An Interview with Colorado Candy Company

7/14/2020

 
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My Big Day is a small business, and we know first hand how challenging it is right now to be a small business owner. As such, we are interviewing other small businesses so that we can help cross-promote them among our followers and offer support in this uncertain time.

Today we are featuring John Buoniconti, the owner of Colorado Candy Company.

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How long have you been in business?
This is our fifth year in business. 


What inspired you to get into the candy-making business and how and why did you start The Colorado Candy Company?
When I first moved to Fort Collins back in 1996, I applied to an ad in the newspaper that simply said. Do you like candy. Seasonal positions available. So I went to the address in the add and six years into working there I found myself trying to buy the business. The purchase didn’t work out and so I went and moved on.  No matter what job I had, anytime someone asked me what my dream job was, the answer was easy, making candy.  
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Then, in 2015 my wife and I bought and sold a business and decided to use the proceeds of the sale to start Colorado Candy Company. We came up with all original formulas for our products and started making candy batches in our home kitchen. I still remember making our first ribbon candy sitting on a kids stool in front of the oven to keep the candy warm. Once I knew the formulas were solid and we acquired some vintage candy making equipment, I knew I was going to need some help to get this business going. 
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So I brought on two business partners, both long time friends of over 20 years. I actually met Brian at the original candy shop and he currently has 17 years of candy making experience. My second business partner Jade not only heads our packaging department but he is also a homegrown artist, born and raised in Fort Collins, Co. He actually made our two marble tables out of slabs from Marble, CO. He also has a piece of carved marble in the Benson Sculpture Park in Loveland, CO. 

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How has the recent COVID-pandemic impacted your business? Are other social, economic, environmental impacts that affect your business?
Like many other companies, our business model has been turned upside down. We were mainly a wholesaler and this time of year most Of our business revolved around tourism and events like weddings and fairs. None of which are happening any longer. Now 80% of our business is from our online store but joining the online space at the same time as some many other businesses has proven very challenging. 


How do you currently market your business?
We market CCC online thru both social media and Google and with small print articles. We also use digital billboard marketing as well as product sponsorships. 

Where can we - your consumers - find your products? Do you have an online shop, onsite store, or do you partner with other businesses to carry your products?
We have both an online store as well as many brick and mortar retail customers alongside the front range and in surrounding states. You can find both on our website www.coloradocandycompany.com. 

Is there anything else you would like our followers and potential customers to know about The Colorado Candy Company or yourself?
For the Love of Candy is not just our tag line but it is why we started this small family business. It is why we make small artisan batches with great ingredients. Colorado Candy Company is one of just a few candy shops left in this country that still makes thin hand spun ribbon candy. 
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Join us in supporting Colorado Candy Company! ​https://www.coloradocandycompany.com/
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Insider tip.... Did you know you can purchase their candy, and food from other small businesses AND have it delivered through NoCo Virtual Farmer's Market?  Check it out!
 https://nocovirtualfarmersmarket.com/shop-category/food/
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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

How to Organize an Eco Friendly Wedding

6/26/2018

 
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​It’s no secret that planning a wedding can be stressful and trying at times. However, it can be even more complicated for the eco-conscious couple who want to host an earth friendly wedding. Suddenly, the happy bride and groom are faced with a variety of choices and, more often than not, will discover it isn’t alway easy being green. Suddenly, we are forced with the dilemma of choosing convenience over more sustainable items due to cost or time.  
 
Thankfully, all is not lost.
 
Couples can still enjoy the wedding of their dreams with a little creative thinking. Yes, it’s possible to organize an eco-friendly wedding that gives you all the “feels” without breaking the bank or your principles. Afterall, we want our relationship to be the item that lasts for years down the road, not the trash leftover from the wedding.
 
12 tips on how to organize an eco-friendly wedding:
 
Start planning early. Depending on where you live, it isn’t always possible to walk into a store and purchase green products. Don’t wait to the last minute if you want to organize an eco-friendly wedding and buy items in bulk to cut down on costs and unneeded packaging. You need to start now and allow plenty of time to locate or order items you want.
 
Locate the perfect venue. Not all venues are created equal and this is especially true when it comes to being eco-friendly. Before booking or putting down deposits, look for a location that can host the ceremony and reception in one place to reduce driving. Also, consider the natural lighting and how much input you will be able to have over the food and products used.
 
Purchase recycled paper invitations. When choosing invites, look for eco-friendly versions made from recycled materials. You can buy a variety of high-quality products that feature handmade paper, paper with seeds inside that can be planted, and so much more!
 
Go digital. Ditch paper invites altogether and use digital options for inviting people to the wedding, reception, and even for RSVP’s.
 
Buy local. Reduce your carbon footprint by hiring local vendors to buy local products and services. Also, purchase in-season produce and foods to add regional flare. 
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For flowers, pick organic or upcycle your own. There are a variety of eco-friendly options available. If you can’t find organically grown or sustainable flowers that are in-season, make your own from vintage fabrics or old books. You can also throw the bouquet and choose potted plants!
 
Embrace reusable table coverings. While it’s tempting to get plastic tablecloths that can be rolled up and thrown into the trash, keep things classy and eco-friendly with cloth or reusable table coverings. Many venues may already provide this option, but you can always buy your own or borrow from friends and family.
 
Find something borrowed. Rent or borrow reusable centerpieces, decorations, and other big ticket items. You don’t need to reinvent the wheel for each wedding and it makes financial sense while being better for the environment.
 
Go vintage and buy used. Instead of buying all new items that come with packaging, hit garage sales, thrift stores, flea markets, and online resellers first. You can also repurpose items your family already owns for the wedding for one-of-a-kind items. Look for ways incorporate old doors, Mason jars, containers, bicycles, feeders, wedding dresses, lace, fabrics, and more on your big day! This will keep items out of the landfill and give your wedding personality for pennies on the dollar.  
 
Ditch the disposable silverware and table settings. Go old school and pump up the glam by using real plates, glasses, and silverware complete with cloth napkins. By saying no to the plastics, styrofoam, or paper products you will be eliminating these one time use items from heading to the landfill. If you don’t want to hassle with dishes, but want the convenience of disposable items, you can find disposables made from rice, wood, and potato products. These, unlike plastic, can be composted or dissolve naturally over a short period of time.
 
Get lit. Many couples love the ambience white light provides at their reception, but this trend often involves a multitude of string lights and numerous outlets which require a lot of energy. Instead of buying any old strings of lights, look for LED options featuring Energy Star ratings to save power and prevent unneeded energy use. 
 
Donate leftover items. Many of us overplan and find ourselves with extra decorations, flowers, food, and more. Others would love to enjoy or use this surplus! Instead of trashing extras, consider donating your extra resellable items to a charity thrift store, giving flowers to a hospital or church, or ask about donating leftover nibbles to a mission or food kitchen.
 
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​What tips can you share for organizing an eco-friendly wedding?

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Authored by contributing writer, Shannon Lochwood.
Shannon Lochwood currently lives in Southern California. She has a passion for weddings and loves to write about anything related to special "I do" moments. In her free time she loves to hike and spend time with her family and her two lovely dogs

@shannonlochwood
http://shannonlochwood.weebly.com/

My Big Day Welcomes Feeney's Weenies & Cupcake Libations

7/24/2015

 
My Big Day Welcomes Feeney's Weenies & Cupcake Libations!
We have two new partners for this year's Sloshball Tournament!  Feeney's Weenies, a food truck serving inventive dogs, and Cupcake Libations, a confectioner with liquor-laced cupcakes will provide snacks for sale at our big game!


We love supporting other local businesses. And with a tournament boasting over 100 players, we decided the event is too big for grilling under the shelter... it's time to bring in the professionals!

Feeney's Weenies and Cupcake Libations will be set-up throughout the entire tournament and afterwards, so that hungry players can keep their belly's full!

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

2015 Loveland Fire & Ice Update: Snow Becomes Ice

2/10/2015

 
from our friends at the Loveland Fire & Ice Festival....
Warm Weather, Vandalism Trigger Transition from Snow Sculpting to Ice Sculpting at Loveland Fire and Ice Festival Feb. 13 and 14

In snow sculpting, they say that Mother Nature is the fourth teammate. Following days of 60+ degree weather, more warmth in the forecast and this weekend’s vandalism of produced snow and the snow making machine, the Loveland Fire and Ice Festival has had to alter its snow sculpting competition. Today, after consulting with participating snow sculpting teams, the event will instead feature an ice sculpting competition.

Despite the unseasonably warm weather, the Loveland Fire & Ice team has been working to create snow in preparation for the competition. The team was working on several contingency plans to ensure the competition had snow; however, the entire state of Colorado is feeling the impact of reduced snow and moisture.

We have been keeping an eye on the weather forecast while we have been working to make our own snow for the event and have been collaborating with some of our partners and contacts around the state to find alternative options to meet the needs of the competition,” said Nate Webb, owner of Blazen Illuminations and Loveland Fire and Ice event organizer. “Unfortunately, our snow pile and our snow machine at Fairgrounds Park were vandalized over the weekend, reducing the amount of snow that we have locally. The snow machine is currently inoperable, meaning we no longer have the capability of making snow locally. Even the high country is struggling to keep its snow count and that eliminates our Plan B. We have been working hard to ensure that our snow sculpting competition has the resources that it needs;however, with less than three days until the competition was set to start, we needed to take action.”

The Loveland Fire and Ice Festival snow sculpting competition will become an ice sculpting competition in 2015. Participating snow sculpting teams have been contacted and as of today, six teams will be participating, including the 2014snow sculpting champions, team Snice from Breckenridge and the 2014 snow sculpting People’s Choice Award winner, the Snow Fuddz. Ted Struckman with Struckman Sculpture Ice is providing 60 blocks of ice at 18” x 30” x 10”, the standard ice sculpting competition size. Instead of sculpting one 8’ x 8’ block of snow, each team will now have up to six blocks of ice to sculpt. Webb estimates that there should still be enough snow to pack 2-4 blocks during the snow stomping party on Wed. Feb. 11, but there isn’t enough to fill all blocks to keep the snow sculpting competition intact. The ice blocks will arrive Friday morning and that will be when ice sculpting teams can start to work.

Despite the changes with the snow sculpting competition, all other aspects of the Loveland Fire & Ice Festival remain the same.

Presented by Visit Loveland Colorado and Blazen Illuminations, the Loveland Fire & Ice Festival is a family-friendly event featuring a live show-stopping light show musical spectacular that will transform 4thStreet in downtown Loveland with lighting projections, illuminations and fireworks accompanied by snow and ice sculptures, a Snow Vehicle Car Show, live,free music and more. Programming kicks of at 3 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. on Saturday, with the light show musical spectacular at 6:15 and 9 p.m. each evening.

“Loveland is known as the nation’s Sweetheart City and is the perfect place to host an unforgettable and uniqueValentine’s Day celebration,” said Webb. “We wanted to bring an event to Loveland that ties in with the city’s focus on Valentine’s Day, art and community, and one that is exciting and fun for the entire family. The festival was inspired by Disneyland’s Main Street USA light and fireworks show and Montréal En Lumière, making it a great way to celebrate the holiday.”

Buildings along 4thStreet in downtown Loveland will be illuminated with Valentine-themed red and white lights and designs. The light show musical spectacular will feature the lights dancing to live music and accompanied by a festive fireworks display. In addition to the special effects, lighting, fireworks and ice sculpting competition, attendees can experience:

·       Live, free music and performances throughout the event
·       Snow Vehicle Car Show with a collection of vintage and new snow machines and vehicles on display
·       Romantic carriage rides along 4thStreet
·       Hot chocolate and S’more stations for families
·       Local Loveland food and artisan vendors and more.

Loveland’s Fire & Ice Festival brings Colorado’s best talent together to produce a show stopping light show and special effects display. Blazen Illuminations has been a major player in many Colorado productions including the Denver City and County building Christmas display,and developing Civic Center Conservancy’s concept for Denver’s Independence Eve lighting and firework display. Blazen has partnered with Angel Light Pyrotechnics for the event. Angel Light provides fireworks and special effects displays around Colorado including the nationally recognized Fourth of July show for the city of Loveland, Independence Eve for the city of Denver, and the Larimer County Fair.

In addition, the festival will showcase the many talents and products of local downtown businesses as vendors for event attendees coming to Loveland from other areas of Colorado and beyond.

The event is free and open to the public. Learn more at LovelandFireAndIce.com.

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Valentine's Day in the Sweetheart City: My Big Date Announced!

1/3/2015

 
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Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

  “My Big Date,” a Valentine’s Day getaway in Loveland, Colorado

  Loveland, Colorado January 2, 2015– It’s been the sweetheart city since 1877, and now there is a great reason to make Loveland, Colorado your destination this Valentine’s Day. Three Loveland-based, female owned businesses have created My Big Date, a tasty escape to the Sweetheart City.

  “Loveland has been a destination for art lovers for many years, but we want people to realize that the town is the perfect Valentine’s Day destination,” said Christine Kovacs Forster, founder of My Big Day Events, LLC, an event planning company in Loveland.

  Last year, Ms. Forster, Mechelle Martz-Mayfield, owner of NOCO Short Bus Tours, LLC, a brewery tour service, and Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer, founder of HeidiTown.com, the place for Colorado festival and travel stories, came together to create My Big Date.

  There are two packages available this year, and space is limited.

  The Brunch & Brew package is available on February 14 and 15, 2014. This package includes a coffee tasting at Loco Artisan Coffeehouse, a beer and brunch pairing at Loveland Aleworks and a beer tasting paired with B. Sweet Cupcakes at Crow Hop Brewing Transportation between venues will be provided by NOCO Short Bus Tours, LLC.

  The second package is a Brewery & Spirits Tour available on February 14, 2014, only. This includes a tour and tasting at Spring 44 Distillery, a tasting flight at Crow Hop Brewing, a tasting flight at Loveland Aleworks and a stop at B. Sweet Cupcakes for a treat. Transportation between venues will be provided by NOCO Short Bus Tours, LLC.

  Both packages include time for guests to stroll through Loveland’s Fire & Ice winter festival that takes place annually in downtown Loveland over Valentine’s Day weekend.

  “My Big Date is a great way to introduce people to Loveland,” said Martz-Mayfield. “It’s an introduction to our active brewery scene, our distillery scene and an opportunity to show off downtown.”

  All 42 participants will receive a gift bag filled with Loveland swag, such as coupons, beer tokens, chocolate and more.  In addition, each couple will also receive the book entitled, “14 Days of Foreplay,” by marriage and family therapist, Monica L. Lieser.

“My hope is that these two packages will entice people across the Front Range to come experience Loveland this Valentine’s Day. I believe that once they discover what Loveland has to offer, they’ll make future outings here,” said Kerr-Schlaefer.

“I want My Big Date to put Loveland on the map as a destination town,” she added.
 
My Big Date is brought to you by My Big Day, LLC, NOCO Short Bus Tours, LLC and HeidiTown.com, and has been endorsed by Visit Loveland. For more information on the subject matter of the press release call Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer at (970) 213-2354, email TheMayor@HeidiTown.com or go to ValentinesDayInLoveland.com
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