970-613-1455
My Big Day
  • My Big Day Home
    • About My Big Day Events
    • What We Do
    • Partners
    • Testimonials
    • My Big Day FAQ
    • Contact Us
  • Corporate Events
    • Event Management Services
    • Holiday Parties
  • Our Events
    • Valentines Day Group Wedding
    • Easter Keg Hunt >
      • Easter Keg Hunt TICKETS
      • Event Info
      • Keg Hunt Rules
      • Easter Keg Hunt Photos
    • Mom's Big Day
    • Road Rally >
      • Q&A
      • Tickets
      • Photos
    • Sloshball >
      • Sloshball Photos
      • Sloshball Rules
      • Sloshball Glossary
      • Sloshball Q & A
    • White Trash Bash >
      • White Trash Bash Photos
    • NoCo Boo's and Booze >
      • Party Photos
    • New Year's Eve >
      • Midnight Ball
      • Bootlegger's Ball
      • Masquerade Ball
      • A Very Tacky New Year
      • Festivus
    • Adult Prom >
      • Prom Photos
  • Weddings
    • Wedding Packages
    • Should I Hire a Wedding Planner?
    • Bachelor/Bachelorette Party
    • Bridal Showers
    • Wedding Photos & Videos
    • Helpful Planning Tools >
      • Wedding Planning Tools
    • Valentines Day Group Wedding
  • You Party Animal, You!
    • Birthdays
    • Baby Showers
    • Sweet 16
    • Graduation Parties
    • Event Rentals
    • Dating >
      • My Big Date
      • Best Date EVER!
    • Helpful Event Planning Tools >
      • MBD Event Planning Tools
  • My Big Day Blog
  • My Big Day Home
    • About My Big Day Events
    • What We Do
    • Partners
    • Testimonials
    • My Big Day FAQ
    • Contact Us
  • Corporate Events
    • Event Management Services
    • Holiday Parties
  • Our Events
    • Valentines Day Group Wedding
    • Easter Keg Hunt >
      • Easter Keg Hunt TICKETS
      • Event Info
      • Keg Hunt Rules
      • Easter Keg Hunt Photos
    • Mom's Big Day
    • Road Rally >
      • Q&A
      • Tickets
      • Photos
    • Sloshball >
      • Sloshball Photos
      • Sloshball Rules
      • Sloshball Glossary
      • Sloshball Q & A
    • White Trash Bash >
      • White Trash Bash Photos
    • NoCo Boo's and Booze >
      • Party Photos
    • New Year's Eve >
      • Midnight Ball
      • Bootlegger's Ball
      • Masquerade Ball
      • A Very Tacky New Year
      • Festivus
    • Adult Prom >
      • Prom Photos
  • Weddings
    • Wedding Packages
    • Should I Hire a Wedding Planner?
    • Bachelor/Bachelorette Party
    • Bridal Showers
    • Wedding Photos & Videos
    • Helpful Planning Tools >
      • Wedding Planning Tools
    • Valentines Day Group Wedding
  • You Party Animal, You!
    • Birthdays
    • Baby Showers
    • Sweet 16
    • Graduation Parties
    • Event Rentals
    • Dating >
      • My Big Date
      • Best Date EVER!
    • Helpful Event Planning Tools >
      • MBD Event Planning Tools
  • My Big Day Blog

My Big Day Blog

Wedding Etiquette in the Age of Social Media

4/29/2018

 
Social media and omnipresent technology has changed the way couples plan their weddings. Today’s events now have their own wedding hashtag and web site. And it’s also not uncommon for couples to use social platforms as a means to share event updates.
 
But how much technology is too much for such a private occasion? Nothing ever disappears on the ‘net, and sometimes this reality can lead to an ultimate nightmare—and perhaps even a cancelled wedding! So how much is too much when it comes to utilizing technology?
 
Like all wedding details, even technology requires a little bit of grace and etiquette. When pulling in social networks for your wedding—and the ‘net—here are a few tips to keep in mind and to keep you from becoming too tangled in the world wide web of weddings.
Don’t overshare.
 
Yes, everyone loves a quick Facebook or twitter update about your weddings. However, some details need to be kept under wraps. Like your wedding dress designer and, of course, the dress itself. Do post a few crazy dresses that you vetoed, though. The poufier the better! When posting updates, also be sure to not give away any surprises for guests.
Picture
Don’t email a thank you note.  Always send a thank you note for any shower or wedding gifts received. However, never, ever email a note of thanks. Etiquette dictates that thank you notes should be handwritten. Keep it short and sweet, but make that note personal!
​
Share registry info via word of mouth.
  Some couples think that wedding registry information can be sent with an invite. Think again! While you can post your registries on a wedding website, the information about registries must be shared via word of mouth.  
 
 
Keep certain ‘fun’ pictures private.  No one needs to see those crazy—and perhaps embarrassing—photos of the bachelor or bachelorette parties. Do not ever share embarrassing photos of guests, the bride, the groom or any friends without permission.
Picture
Understand the copyrights. The couple does not necessarily own the rights to photos taken by a professional photographer. Often copyrights are owned by the photographer, and you need permission to share any copyrighted image. Don’t post copyrighted images on social media unless you get written permission from your photographer. This is something that can easily be added to your contract.
​
Set tech boundaries for guests.  If you don’t want hundreds of phones snapping pictures at your wedding, then make sure guests are aware of your wishes. It’s ok to tell guests to keep their phones off during your wedding. This ensures that you aren’t distracted by all those flashing phones and that a guest’s ringer doesn’t disrupt your vows!
 
Technology and the web can add to how we plan and commemorate a wedding. However, sometimes there can be too much tech. Use social media and technology to add to your wedding, but don’t go overboard to the point of being tech obsessed. Share a few details via Facebook or Twitter and keep out-of-town friends and family updated on the important happenings. But avoid spilling secrets and surprises and definitely don’t post any photos that could embarrass a friend or relative. If you want guests to limit their use of technology at your wedding, make sure that all guests know that phones cannot be used carte blanche throughout the ceremony.  Set boundaries and stick to them, and always use common sense before posting anything online—especially when a copyright is involved!
Picture
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/

The Easter Keg Hunt SOLD OUT in Less Than 24 Hours!

3/15/2014

 
Picture
This is a first for My Big Day!  We sell out of our events often, but never has it happened in less than 24 hours from when tickets went on sale.  We are so honored that in our 6th year of this event, we have created so much demand!

On April 19th we will have more than 100 players running around Old Town Fort Collins, hunting for eggs, and the ultimate prize, The Easter Keg! This is more players than we have ever had before!

Due to the growing size of this event, we have now partnered with Avogadros Number in Fort Collins to be our new 'kick-off' location.  We will also have 3 photographers on hand to photograph the craziness of this event. This year we've also partnered with NoCo Short Bus Tours to offer safe transportation home for our teams and players.

Lastly,  My Big Day is giving a portion of all proceeds from this event to one of our favorite animal shelters, Denkai Animal Sanctuary.

Thank you for all of your support!
Our events continue to grow, and we love you for that!

If you are a business, or work for a company looking for fun activities for your next company party, contact My Big Day!
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture

New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball Photos Are Posted!

1/1/2014

 
Picture
WOW! What an AMAZING New Year's Party!
Thank you for all the extremely spirited people who made the night everything we'd hoped it would be!

My Big Day must thank the following businesses for making our night spectacular:
  • Visit Loveland
  • The Embassy Suites, Loveland
  • DJ Robert Krueger, Denver
  • The Studio, Loveland & Fort Collins
  • Wed Wisely, Loveland
  • PlayCake Bakers, Fort Collins

"Glitter Kisses" were a HUGE hit!
Picture
Picture
Picture
Our birthday girl was completely SURPRISED!
Picture
Picture
Picture
Our guests ROCKED our games!
Picture
Picture
Picture
More photos are posted HERE

My Big Day Events on Pinterest

12/9/2013

 
Picture
A big, chocolate-covered thank you to all our Pinterest and Blog followers!
Our Pinterest page, and blog posts have been blowing up!
We're happy to know that our social media has taken off.
Keep following My Big Day for more on:

  • Bridal Showers
  • Baby Showers
  • Bachelorette/Bachelor Parties
  • Co-ed parties
  • BBQs
  • Weddings
  • Birthday Parties
  • Bar Crawls
  • Surprise Parties
  • Celebration of Life
  • Retirement Parties
  • Shopping Parties
  • Sporting Events
  • Anniversary Parties
  • Scavenger Hunts
  • Corporate Events
  • Retreats
  • New Year's Eve Parties
  • Trade Shows
  • Sweet 16 Parties
  • Tips & Tricks
We promise not to disappoint!
-Cheers!



Create Your Own 'Post Party Recovery Kit!'

11/26/2013

 
Picture
My Big Day knows what it's like to host a party... or attend a party, and FEEL it the next day!

When hosting a party-- whether it be a bachelor party, bachelorette party, birthday party, New Years Eve party, a wedding, a sporting event, a Halloween party, etc... feel free to use our helpful list of hangover, or post party recovery essentials!

Put together bags or baggies filled with goodies your guest will appreciate the next day.

Or... if you are an avid party participant, pack your own emergency kit and keep it in  your travel bag or car!

Below is our helpful list of essentials.
Feel free to download the My Big Day document and take the list with you!

Create Your Own ‘Post Party’ Recovery Kit from My Big Day
- Recover from a great party, with these essentials -
Great for hangovers, bachelor parties, bachelorette parties, weddings, New Year’s Eve, birthdays and more!

•  Coconut water, mineral water or a sports drink
•  Bandages 
•  Hair ties
•  Advil/Tylenol
•  Pepto
•  Hand sanitizer
•  Wisps
•  Chocolate
•  Travel face wipes
•  De-puffing eye gel
•  Travel mouth wash 
•  Travel first aid kit
•  Shout wipes or Tide stick
•  Freezer eye mask
•  Tums
•  Crackers
•  Apple
•  Mints/gum
•  Travel dry shampoo
•  Emergen-C
•  5 Hour Energy shot
•  Perfume or cologne
•  Tissues
•  A protein bar
•  An alibi!
post_party_recovery_kit_tips_from_my_big_day.pdf
File Size: 152 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Picture
Picture
Picture

    About MBD

    We love a theme. Every party needs one, every event deserves one. Follow us on our journey down the path of creative party planning & exceptional events!

    Monthly Archives

    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    May 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012

    Categories

    All
    2012
    2013
    2014
    2015
    2016
    2017
    2018
    2019
    31 Gifts Loveland
    Adult
    Advice
    Alcohol
    Allenspark
    Alterations
    Anniversary
    Art
    Award
    Baby & Me
    Baby Shower
    Babysitter
    Bachelor
    Bachelorette
    Ball
    Band
    Bands
    Banquet
    Bar
    Bar Crawl
    Barn
    Bash
    Bazaar
    Beauty
    Beer
    Berthoud
    Beverages
    Birthday
    Birthday Gifts
    Black Tie
    Booze
    Boudoir
    Boulder
    Bouquet
    Boutique
    Brewery
    Bridal
    Bride
    Broncos
    Brunch
    Budget
    Business
    Cab
    Cake
    Candy
    Cards
    Casual
    Catering
    Celebration
    Celebrity
    Ceremony
    Challenge
    Change Gangs
    Charity
    Cheap
    Cherry Lime Boutique
    Cheyenne
    Chic
    Childcare
    Christine Kovacs Forster
    Christine Kovacs Forster
    Christmas
    Christmas In July
    Church
    Client
    Co
    Cocktail
    Colorado
    Comedy
    Community
    Company
    Competition
    Conference
    Contest
    Convention
    Coordinator
    Corn Maze
    Corporate
    Cost
    Costumes
    Couples
    Crafting
    Crafts
    Creative
    Cupcakes
    Custom
    Dance
    Date Night
    Date Night
    Dating
    Day Of
    Dd
    Deals
    Decor
    Decorations
    Denver
    Designated Driver
    Dessert
    Destination
    Details
    Diet
    Dining
    Discount
    Distillery
    DIY
    Dj
    Donate
    Downtown
    Dress
    Drinking
    Drink Specials
    Drink Specials
    Drunk Driving
    Easter
    Easter Egg Hunt
    Easter Keg Hunt
    Eco
    Elegant
    Emergency
    Engaged
    Engagement
    Entertainment
    Estes Park
    Etiquette
    Event
    Event Coordinator
    Event Planner
    Facebook
    Fair
    Fall
    Family
    Festival
    Festivus
    Fiance
    Film
    Fishing
    Florist
    Flowers
    Foco
    Food
    Food Truck
    Formal
    Fort Collins
    Fort Collins Hilton
    Free
    Friendship
    Front Range
    Front Range
    Fun
    Fundraiser
    Funny
    Games
    Getaway
    Get Away
    Get Away
    Gifts
    Girls Night Out
    Give
    Giveaway
    Gluten Free
    Gluten-free
    Gown
    Graduation
    Granby
    Greeley
    Groom
    Group
    Guests
    Guide
    Habitat For Humanity
    Halloween
    Hangover
    Happy Hour
    Haunted House
    Heart
    Hiking
    Holidays
    Honeymoon
    Hostess
    Hotel
    House Warming
    Ideas
    Interns
    Interview
    Jessica Weimer
    Johnstown
    Kegs
    Kickball
    Kids
    Laughter
    Limo
    Lodging
    Longmont
    Love
    Loveland
    Luxury
    Makeup
    Management
    Marketing
    Marriage
    Mask
    Masquerade
    Mead
    Meeting
    Meeting Planner
    Menu
    Mexico
    Mile High
    Mile High
    Mom
    Mother's Day
    Mountains
    Movie
    Music
    My Big Date
    My Big Day
    My Big Day
    National
    News
    New Year's Eve
    Noco
    Non Profit
    Non-profit
    Northern Colorado
    Northern Colorado
    Nye
    Officiant
    Oktoberfest
    Old Town
    Online Shopping
    Open House
    Original
    Outfit
    Package
    Party
    Party Planner
    Patio
    Performance
    Photographer
    Photography
    Photos
    Pictures
    Pinterest
    Place-setting
    Planning
    Popular
    Presents
    Prizes
    Processional
    Promotion
    Proposal
    Public
    Race
    Ranch
    Reception
    Register To Win
    Registry
    Rental
    Reservations
    Retreat
    Road Rally
    Rocky Mountains
    Romance
    Rules
    Rustic
    Safe Driving
    Sale
    Santa
    Scavenger Hunt
    Seo
    Sexy
    Shop
    Shop Local
    Shop Local
    Shopping
    Shower
    Shower Gifts
    Singles
    Ski
    Sloshball
    Snow
    Song
    Speaker
    Specials
    Spirits
    Sponsors
    Sport
    Staff
    Style
    Summer
    Superstition
    Surprise
    Sweetheart City
    Table Favors
    Taxi
    Team
    Thanksgiving
    Thank You
    Theme
    Thirty One Gifts Loveland
    Thirty-One Gifts Loveland
    Tickets
    Timnath
    Tipping
    Tips
    Tour
    Trade Show
    Tradition
    Training
    Transportation
    Travel
    Trends
    Tuxedo
    Unique
    Vacation
    Valentine
    Valentines Day
    Valentines Day678d5958bb
    Vday
    V Day
    Vendors
    Venue
    Video
    Vintage
    VIP
    Volunteer
    Vows
    Weather
    Website
    Wed
    Wedding
    Wedding Planner
    Western
    Win
    Windsor
    Wine
    Winter
    World Record
    Wyoming
    Ymca
    Your Big Day
    Your-big-day
    Youtube

    RSS Feed

All rights reserved, My Big Day Company LLC  2019   www.MyBigDayCompany.com 
970-613-1455  or  303-886-3068   EMAIL US
Event Planners Serving:
Southern Wyoming, the CO Mountains, and Northern Colorado: Loveland, Fort Collins, Windsor, Estes Park, Longmont, Greeley
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture