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The holidays are in full swing! That means that calendars are bursting at the seams with events, activities, and celebrations. However, sometimes, it’s hard to feel completely festive when your pocket book doesn’t sparkle like the lights in Downtown Fort Collins. Don’t fall victim to the holiday budget blues! My Big Day Marketing & Events has scoured the event listings and found some fun and festive activities that you can do that won’t break the bank! Love the Lights! Winter Wonderlights - Bundle up and take a stroll through Chapungu Sculpture Park’s Winter Wonderlights at Centerra in Loveland! Enjoy the 150,000 lights, including holiday string lights, twinkling bulbs, LED mappable snowflakes, illuminated African stone sculptures and a 30 minute music and light show that takes place every night, November 19 - January 1st. This magical wonderland is free for the public to enjoy. Each show is 30 minutes long and runs from 5:00 - 9:00 pm each night! Some nights even include a variety of vendors including Reindeer visits, food, and other fun! https://www.visitlovelandco.org/winterwonderlights/  Downtown Fort Collins Holiday Lights - The beautiful twinkle lights are back in Downtown Fort Collins! Enjoy the beautiful white lit trees that line College Avenue and Old Town Square now through Valentine’s Day! Pack a thermos of hot cocoa and window shop while you stroll! FREE for all to enjoy!  Garden of Lights at The Gardens on Spring Creek - For a small fee, you and your family can enjoy a magical tour through the holiday lit gardens, December 9 - 24. The gardens, flowerbeds, sculptures, and fields will be illuminated with thousands of LED lights.Be mesmerized by glow-in-the-dark circus performers and other live performers. Tickets are $10 for adults and children - 12 and up, $5 for children 5 - 11, and children 5 and below are FREE. https://www.fcgov.com/gardens/garden-of-lights  Christmas Walk in the Woods, 1750 Savage Road, Loveland, CO - Known for their Halloween shenanigans, Savage Woods has transformed into a winter wonderland for the holiday season! Explore the twinkle lights and Christmas displays, December 10 - January 1, 5:00 - 8:00 pm every evening. Santa and carolers will be on hand on certain evenings, and every night you are invited to enjoy some tasty hot chocolate while you stroll. Tickets are $8 for visitors 5 years old and up! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-walk-in-the-woods-tickets-469180019067 O Christmas Tree! Union Colony Civic Center’s Festival of Trees (November 25 - Dec 3) - A beloved holiday tradition! There’s 9 days of festive family fun to take in at the Union Colony Civic Center in Greeley, CO. All of the trees on display are decorated and light by members and groups in the local community. Enjoy visits with Santa, food and beverages, and musical entertainment, too! https://greeleygov.com/activities/fot/festival-of-trees  Hey, Santa! Santa’s Workshop, Old Town Square, Fort Collins - Catch Santa and some of his helpers select days, 12:00 - 6:00 pm through Christmas Eve. It’s free to visit with Santa. Professional photos are available for purchase. https://downtownfortcollins.com/event/santas-workshop/  Free festive fun for the whole family! Other fun ideas to focus on this holiday season:
There is always lots to do in Northern Colorado! You can find more ideas and creative inspiration on My Big Day Marketing and Events’ holiday Pinterest Boards, here! Follow all of My Big Day Marketing and Events on social media for more tips and creative ideas - Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.  Colorado is so beautiful in the wintertime, with snowy mountains and lots of festivities! It’s the perfect time to have some fun while remaining safe with the whole family. We are bringing you our top picks for activities in Northern Colorado for winter this year!  With the COVID pandemic in mind, there are lots of options for safe fun. From festive light displays to ice skating at the Promenade Shops at Centerra, there are plenty of budget-friendly activities outdoors where you can keep a safe distance while having a great time. Getting creative with fun at home activities is another way to celebrate and enjoy your time with your family while keeping warm all from the comfort of your own home.  Outdoor Winter Activities in Northern Colorado 1. Downtown Fort Collin’s Santa Quest Go on a scavenger hunt around Old Town for Santa! If you find them all you can be entered for a chance to win gift cards!  2. Loveland Winter Wonderlights See the beautiful lights at Chapungu Sculpture Park this December. A romantic night out or a fun family night to see Santa and his reindeer!  3. Bundle up for a Cross Country Ski Everyone can cross country ski! In town or up in the mountains, get on some snow gear and explore a beautiful snowy day! We recommend some of the trails in Estes Park!  4. Hunt for the Loveland Holiday Gnomes Back by popular demand, get ready to hunt for Herbie (Loveland’s holiday gnome) and all of his gnome friends around Loveland! Herbie and his friends have homes at various locations throughout the city. To play, you must download EVENTZEE, a free mobile app, to find out where they are, meet each of them, and complete each of their challenges. You’ll snap photos of yourself with the gnomes and be entered into our contest through the app to be able to win one of the grand prizes below. All players who successfully complete all of the challenges on the app will win a holiday prize! Home for the Holidays-Fun Activities to do at Home  1. CP Holiday Train at Home"Canadian Music Hall-of-Famer Steven Page and The Strumbellas will lead an all-star cast of performers aboard the CP Holiday Train for the 2021 "Holiday Train at Home" concert."  2. Make a Hot Cocoa Bar for a Family Movie Night Make an ordinary family movie night extraordinary with a hot chocolate bar. Marshmallows, caramel, peppermints, cookies, you name it! Let the family have their way with their hot cocoa!  3. Make Snow/Ice Sculptures Give your snowman a mohawk! Design a winter wonderland with not just snow but ice as well! For more ideas check out our Pinterest Board https://www.pinterest.com/MyBigDayEvents/education-k-12/winter-activities/  Contact MBD Marketing & Events
Small Business. Big Impact. Phone: 970-613-1455 or 303-886-3068 Email Us 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 The My Big Day team was honored to be a part of this spectacular wedding at Spruce Mountain Ranch and witness the love between Sean & Sarah. We love all the details of a winter wedding! Thank you to all the vendors who came together to make their BIG day simply amazing!
Wedding Professionals: Event Planners: My Big Day Ceremony: Spruce Mountain Ranch Reception: Spruce Mountain Ranch DJ: Jason Davis Photographer: One OAK Photography Hair/Make-Up: Jen Goodrich Florist: Palmer Flowers Catering: Tony Rosacci's Catering Bar: Peak Beverage Rentals: Event Rents Photo booth: Lightbooth
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Pre-Dinner: Champagne and Strawberries Why: A sexy appetizer to get your taste buds ready. Drink: A glass of red wine Why: Grape skins contain the antioxidant resveratrol, the closest thing we have to an actual aphrodisiac. It increases estrogen production, say Northwestern University researchers, and that heightens sexual appetite and makes lubrication easier for her later in the evening. Red wines from muscadine grapes have a higher resveratrol content than other reds do, say researchers at Mississippi State University. Appetizer: Shrimp cocktail Why: The zinc-dense shrimp increase sperm levels and make orgasms more powerful, according to a study in Fertility and Sterility. They also contain a stress-reducing amino acid and the feel-good hormone serotonin. Entrée: Filet mignon au poivre (6 oz) (Garlic, ginger, mustard, pepper rub, porcini mushrooms) Why: High-protein foods boost production of dopamine and norepinephrine, hormones that increase alertness and assertiveness. Black pepper aids digestion, according to an Indian Journal of Medical Research study -- helpful for any energetic activities after dinner. Side: Baked sweet potato Why: It's high in potassium, which helps reduce stress--a great way to curb performance anxiety later that night. Top the potato with a dollop of sour cream, another source of libido-friendly protein. Side: Spinach salad (Spinach, Arugula, Pine nuts, Basil Vinaigrette, Parmesan cheese, carrots ) Why: Spinach is a potent source of magnesium, which helps dilate blood vessels, ensuring the smooth bloodflow that's crucial for strong erections, according to Japanese researchers. Dessert: Fresh raspberries drizzled with melted dark chocolate Why: British scientists have discovered that women release four times more endorphins after eating chocolate than they do after making out. The caffeine in chocolate also increases your alertness for what's to come after dessert. Try using Dark Chocolate on the raspberries, and pair them with a glass of port. You'll get a double dose of polyphenols -- antioxidants that increase your HDL (good) cholesterol.
-by Jessica Weimer When dressing to go to a wedding you should always check the invitation first, this will tell you the style and theme of the wedding and usually states what dress is required. After you determine this it’s really up to you and your wardrobe to decide what to wear. In the winter months weddings can be harder to dress for because of the cold weather. Depending on the dress code this is some of My Big Day’s winter wedding outfit inspiration!
It’s always good to remember that no matter what weddings require a hint of formality and you should never show up in jeans and a hoodie. It is respectful to put on your nicer clothes and look presentable. Even in winter you can get creative and look your best! Contact My Big Day
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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
The winter landscape is a gorgeous white background and makes for really great wintery pictures! If the snow is falling its event better! Your photographer can play with light and angle to catch the perfect image!
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