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Engagement Photos on a Budget

Our budget is not small by any means, but it is definitely tight. Every cent we haven’t even made yet seems to already have a purpose in store. We have been SO fortunate that Jeremiah’s dad is a professional photographer and has offered to take our wedding weekend photos and create a book for us. […]

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Vying for the Venue… ahem… “Place”

After seeing our top two venues in person and doing tons and tons and TONS of research into other places around Denver, Jeremiah and I kept coming back to one place: The Mile High Station. It was by far the most unique venue we had seen, and as such, fit one of our top priorities […]

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Balancing the Bridal Party

My Matron of Honor, Lindsey, and I at her wedding in 2010

We thought choosing our bridal party would be easy — you put your closest friends and family members in there, and it’s done in a snap… Right? Wrong. Originally, Jeremiah and I had decided to compile a list of the people we would want on our own sides. Several questions came up when I was […]

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Budgeting 101 (Cue Dramatic Music Here…)

We have found the wedding planner’s greatest enemy: The Budget (Dun Dun Dun…) Every major (and minor!) decision couples will make regarding their wedding revolves around it. The venue, caterer, DJ/Band, decorations, and attire are all determined by it, as is your lifestyle for the months preceding the big day. It makes sense that you […]

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Home or Here, Church or Where?!

From the beginning, we’ve felt the pull from every direction to have our wedding in our hometown, Grand Junction, or in Denver, our new home. Equally, a few of our very Catholic family members have been pushing for a large Cathedral wedding, while others have hinted that a full Catholic Mass might exclude our other less religious […]

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The One Day Theory

In speaking with our friends and family during this first month of our engagement, Jeremiah and I have realized that most people fall into one of two categories when it comes to Wedding Day Philosophies. Both can be attributed to what we have come to call, not-so-endearingly, the One Day Theory. The first side: “It’s […]

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Top 5 Reasons to have your wedding in Colorado

When the Bride and Groom want to keep their planning to a minimum in both time and cost, they often consider having a Destination Wedding.  The hassle of booking venues and the cost of every little detail becomes abundantly overwhelming and maybe a tad bit stressful. However, for Colorado natives or our ever so welcome […]

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Family Wedding Drama Diffusers

Are you stressing over the family wedding day dynamics? Does Aunt So and So’s love for martinis send shivers down your spine? Or does your husband give that look every time someone brings up Cousin What’s His Name (…and you return the look with a glance of pure horror)?  Several brides have shared with me that the fear […]

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Fighting the Bloat Monster: weapons every bride should have

The week before your wedding is a crucial time to make sure you eat right, stay active and sleep right! Not only do you have to deal with family coming into town but you also have to deal with the last minute details that could make or break the deal. With out the proper sleep […]

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Ordering your wedding gown and bridesmaid dresses

Ladies please, please, please take some time to let this one soak!!!       Somehow there are still brides and bridesmaids out there that expect their dresses to arrive as soon as yesterday. As frustrating as waiting can be this is one you are going to have to tough it out if you want to order […]

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The Daily Planner for your wedding plans

So he popped the question, you ‘ve announced the engagement to your closestfriends and family and you are off to planning a wedding. If you are not going to hire a live wedding planner and choose to handle the details with your handy wedding planner from Amazon or your local book store then keep reading. […]

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Colorado wedding musicians

A Lyric Ensemble has established a reputation for excellence throughout the Rocky Mountain region. We have been performing concerts and events for over twenty years, with much acclaim. The group consists of approximately twelve professional musicians, who love music and playing together. Adding their fine music to your event can create a mood of elegance […]

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