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Five Wedding Themes to Fall in Love With

Posted on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 by Lauren Kutschke

One of our favorite things to do is to pick out wedding themes. There’s nothing like designing someone’s perfect day, so individually and uniquely theirs. Plus, combine that with love and marriage — there’s nothing like it. Here are our favorite wedding ideas.

Whimsical, Dusty Blue Forest Wedding

Deep forest greens and dusty sky blues have us in a fairy tale wedding. Imagine greenery draping over deep brown tables and chairs with creamy beige napkins and linens. Peek this Pinterest pin for some inspiration. In a garden, outside a towering cathedral church, or in the woods behind your house. This wedding theme is perfect for the adventurous, charming couple.

Bold and Romantic Wedding

Picture dark maroons and dazzling golds in a moody, romantic venue. This wedding theme is bold and classic at the same time. Those deep colors mixed with the flickering candlelit will create a perfect, romantic wedding. Let the lighting do the work, and keep it simple with bold colors and a classic layout.

Traditional and Vintage Wedding

Peeling creamy paint and pale pink flowers — yes, it’s vintage and so lovely! Pair the vintage decor with a traditional room layout to create a perfect wedding theme! Your local vintage stores will be your go-to for hand-selecting your wedding pieces!

Rusty Chic Wedding

Host your wedding in an old rusty building with towering columns and bright, sparkling lights. Add a touch of pink or bright white and an industrial building can become beautiful and refined.

Bride and groom in front of a brick wall

Classy and Modern Wedding

Last, but not least — the classic, modern wedding theme. Envision simple, clean bouquets, orderly tables and a quiet backdrop that allows the guests to focus on the bride and groom.

Are you excited yet? Your wedding day should be SO special. Contact us — we’d love to help you create a day suited to you and your fiancé.

6 Things You Need to Tell Your Wedding Florist

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Lauren Kutschke

A fresh, overflowing bouquet with light pink peonies and blue thistle or a classic, white rose bouquet — the flower details for your wedding can be intricate and beautiful, or simply classic and refined. It’s an element of your wedding that adds a sense of delicacy that no other item can provide quite as well as Mother Nature herself. As you work with your wedding florist, here’s what you need to communicate so that the flowers for your big day entwine with the other plans you’ve established.

1. Ambience, Theme & Colors You Envision

Naturally, the first thing you think of in regards to your wedding bouquet will be the colors. Really, though, you need to take it a step farther to the overarching theme and tone of your wedding. Is it a traditional wedding with white bows on chairs or a laid back day filled with close friends, in an intimate garden? Your special day may even call for a wild, untamed bouquet that is fitting for an adventurous wedding or elopement. The flowers should accentuate the theme and bring a natural, complementing ambience. We recommend giving your florist a Pinterest board or a few photos that showcase the ideas you have for your bouquets and other floral details.

2. Wedding Party Flowers — For Who and How Many

The groom needs a boutonniere, and his dad and best men may need the same. Flower girls might need hair flowers or a petal basket. Don’t forget corsages for the mothers of the bride and groom. Discuss each flowery detail with your florist — come prepared with a list of items and the numbers of each that you’ll need.

3. Event Dates & Times

Depending on how elaborate your wedding is, you may have multiple days’ worth of events in which you’ll need flowers. Even taking bridal photos a couple of days before the wedding requires that you get your bouquet early. Clearly plan out the timing of such events so that you have all the flowers in place when needed. Plus, you’ll need to ensure that your florist is available for your wedding day.

4. Delivery & Storage Logistics

Flowers require special care. Will they be delivered? Is there a cool, safe place to store them before they make their appearance? Who will be in charge of setting up the flowers and getting them to the right people? These items should be discussed with your florist. If they do not offer set up or delivery, you will have to assign a member of the wedding party to manage the logistics.

5. Available Budget

There’s a bottom line. Be upfront with your florist so you can identify about how viable your vision is with your wallet.

6. Creativity — Ask for It!

Lastly, take advantage of the florist’s expertise! They’re in this business because they know what works beautifully together. Share as many details as possible about your wedding so they can get a feel for your style, but then let them make recommendations and get creative. Florists know what’s in season, what flowers are easier on the budget than others, and of course, what would complement your wedding theme.

Soon it will be your wedding day with petals on the tables and a fresh bouquet in your hand. If you need help finding a Denver, Keystone, Vail, Estes Park, Manitou Springs or Colorado Springs wedding florist or a florist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Dubuque or Des Moines, Iowa, say hello. We’ve worked with countless vendors and know just who you’d love working with.

Breathtaking and Romantic Engagement Photo Locations in Denver, CO

Posted on March 8, 2019March 9, 2019 by Lauren Kutschke

Colorado is one of the most romantic and scenic places to take your engagement photos. With towering mountains, beautiful deep green trees, vibrant fall foliage and dynamic cities, you’ll easily find a perfect place to capture photos that tell your love story.

Downtown Denver

Downtown Denver has a variety of textured, city backgrounds. From Union Station to the ever-popular River North Art District (RiNo) neighborhood, you and your fiancé can have so much fun strolling around this city taking engagement photos. You’ll quickly find industrial buildings, colorful murals, rustic red brick walls, cute benches, and many other engagement photo locations. And conveniently, they’re all within walking distance. Plus, with Denver’s many galleries, lounges, food trucks and restaurants, you might end up sticking around for a date, too.

Lost Gulch Overlook

The Lost Gulch Overlook requires a scenic drive up Flagstaff Road, with views of the plains and the Rocky Mountain National Park. Its jutting rocks and on-top-of-the-world looks create a gorgeous engagement location. Just picture deep blue and wispy cloud vistas, snowy peaks and forest greens. You and your fiancé can cuddle up on cool, gray rocks. Most importantly, it’ll be an experience you won’t forget, allowing you to easily capture genuine photos of your interactions together.

Alderfer/Three Sisters Park

It’s known for hiking and other adventurous mountain activities, but Alderfer/Three Sisters Park is also the perfect place to take engagement pictures. Winding dirt paths and moody, tall ponderosa pine trees will create a romantic atmosphere. Go ahead — take a look at a photo here from Jefferson County. It’s about 40 minutes from Denver, and is worth the drive!

Maroon Bells

The Maroon Bells are an iconic set of peaks in the Elk Mountains. The stark contrast in colors throughout the year mixed with the sparkling water below make for a jaw-dropping engagement backdrop. Picture you and your loved one standing next to the reflecting water. Visualize the two of you wandering around with the dazzling backdrops of the Maroon Peak and North Maroon Peak. With water, forests and mountains, this location will provide a spectacular range of backgrounds for your engagement photos. The road closes in the winter, but it’s an easily accessible location the rest of the year. We have to warn you — it’s a five hour drive from Denver! If you want a similar cool toned look with a beautiful wilderness backdrop, St. Mary’s Glacier is only an hour west of Denver!

Mount Sanitas Trailhead

engagement photos denver co — Mount Sanitas Trail

45 minutes northwest of Denver, this hiking trailhead is known to have striking wildflowers in the spring. The rest of the year, you can find spots on the trail with beautiful red rock, faded tall grass and noble green trees. It’s a great place to explore and have some laughs while you take photos in preparation for your wedding day.

Looking for other ideas? Think of all of the state parks, urban areas, springs, mountains, forests and lakes nearby. Consider visiting a place where you already have memories or taking an adventure to somewhere breathtakingly beautiful and new. Obviously, Colorado has many gems. We’re excited for you to find your Colorado engagement location! If you’re still on the hunt for a photographer, reach out to us here! We’d love to be your Denver or Colorado Springs engagement photographer and can help you find the best engagement photo location for you and your fiancé.

Wedding Favors Your Guests Will Actually Keep

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Carissa Kruse

The wedding day is approaching, and you’ve gone through a lot to get it all organized, coordinated, and paid for. But you also know how much your family and friends mean to you and they traveled and rearranged things to be there for your special day. You want to give them a little something to take home to show how much they mean to you but you don’t want it to be some little forgettable throw-away item. It should be a meaningful reminder of your wedding and all the fun everyone had. Here’s a few suggestions and ideas for wedding favors that everyone will love.

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5 Ways to Make Your Engagement Photos Uniquely Yours

Posted on January 13, 2019January 13, 2019 by Carissa Kruse

There’s nothing quite so special as finding your true love. All the places and experiences you two have done together is part of what got you to the place where you want to be together forever. And while the actual engagement moment can be spontaneous and personal, many couples choose to remember this exciting and special time in their lives with a professional and intuitive photographer that can capture all the special quirks that make you both unique. These are memories that are meant to last a lifetime. Sharing all these personal experiences with a great engagement photographer can turn these precious memories into beautiful images that you and your family and friends can enjoy for a lifetime.

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Why Your Photo Booth Will Stay Full All Night

Posted on January 11, 2019January 13, 2019 by Carissa Kruse

There’s a bunch of fun and inclusive wedding traditions: tossing the bouquet, group dancing, toasts and exit lines. Now, there’s a fairly new tradition that is quickly becoming a must at receptions—the photo booth. It’s a chance for all your guests to goof off, have fun, and take home incredible mementos of your wedding…plus, you can have copies of your own to see all the happy faces of your friends and family together. There is a wide variety of different ways to do a photo booth, from a simple DIY set-up to an all-out full-service booth with all the bells and whistles, and new technology is always making things sharable and more accessible. Let’s go over a few photo booth ideas to ensure that yours stays packed all night.

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“I Do…Do You?”- A Guide to Writing Your Own Vows

Posted on January 11, 2019January 11, 2019 by Carissa Kruse

Everyone wants the perfect vows spoken at their wedding. You mix hysterical moments, tear-jerking pronouncements of love and gratitude for everyone in the room all into a three-minute speech—leaving your partner and the rest of the guests misty and breathless from the power of your words. After all, you really do feel that strongly about this marriage and your partner, and you want the world to know. So, you and your partner decide to write your own vows, preferably a few months ahead of the ceremony (you don’t want to go against the clock, trust us). You have a pen and a blank piece of paper and all the love and admiration in the world for the person you’re spending the rest of your life with. Now what?

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Crucial Elements to Remember for Your Outdoor Wedding