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Venue: The Cable Center DenverCaterer: Footers Catering
Cake: Cake Crumbs Bakery
Dress: Little White Dress Bridal
Belt: Red Magnolia on Etsy
Hair: Danelle McCright, based out of Salon on the Parkway in Littleton
Groomsmen suits: Men's Warehouse
Ceremony Music: Austin Trotter and Klaus Larson of the Bell Hours along with my cousin Lee Thomas
Wedding website: http://www.mywedding.com/
How did you two meet? We met at the Front Porch, a bar on 15th and Lawrence downtown. It was a Tuesday night. I had just been to a show at Comedy Works with some friends, and Kevin was meeting his friend Gary for a drink. I am a pretty outgoing person, so I saw a good-looking guy and decided to talk to him. Kevin had often told his friends that the girl he would marry would be one who would buy him a drink, which I did that night.
What is the best memory from your wedding day? That whole day was awesome! I loved our entrance into the reception, down those cool stairs at the Cable Center. We really liked the cake cutting, since we decided not to announce it; it was just a moment with the two of us and not a bunch of people watching. Our dance floor was hopping right away and never really died down throughout the night.
Do you have any advice for future couples? Make your weeding your own. If something is important to you but isn't traditional, do it anyway. If something is traditional but you don't find it meaningful, skip it. You're never going to 100% please all of your guests, so make yourself happy and you won't have any regrets. Also, if you have many guests coming in from out of town, add an extra event. Your wedding day is action-packed, and it can be difficult to spend time with all of your guests. Something extra the day before or the day after mean more time with the people who want to celebrate you. We had a field day on Friday afternoon in Ruby Hill Park where we played semi-competitive games and brought in Biker Jim's food truck. It was great opportunity for us to spend more time with friends and family, plus our guests had a chance to mingle, which I think helped open up the dance floor at the reception. Also, after the rehearsal dinner, we told all of our guests that we would be at a local bar. It was really relaxed and relaxing. We even got the bar to extend their happy hour deals to our guests. The field day was pretty low-cost and the rehearsal afterparty was free, and they both provided great chances for us to see our loved ones and for friends and family to come together.
Where did you go on your honeymoon? What activities did you do while there? we spent 9 days in Dubrovnik, Croatia and 3 days in Paris. We stayed in apartments that we found on AirBnB. We loved Croatia! Everyone was so friendly; they were excited to have us there and wanted to tell us all about their city and their country. There were lovely beaches, lots of delicious seafood, and sunshine every day. While in Croatia, we took a day trip to Montenegro, which is about a 45 minute drive south, and a day trip to 3 of the Elaphite Islands. Our favorite restaurant was the Taj Mahal, which serves traditional Bosnian food. In Paris, we saw a lot of the tourist spots: Notre Dame, Sacre Couer, Saint Chapelle, the Eiffel Tower at sunset, the Arc de Triomphe, a night biking tour with a company called Fat Tire Tours (not connected with the beer, unfortunately), and a walking street art tour with Underground Paris. Croatia was amazing in pretty much every way and we highly recommend it. Paris is a charming, beautiful city, but definitely less friendly than Dubrovnik.
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Venue: Chatfield Botanic GardensHotel: Denver Marriot South at Park Meadows Officiant: Wayne Wilkerson (Brides Step Dad) Day of Coordinator: Nikki Frazier of Celebrate! By Nikki Caterer: Biscuits & Berries Pies & Cake: Biscuits & Berries Florist: Sweet Pea Flowers DJ: Rock Candy Guest Book/Welcome Table attendant: Caleigh Davis Makeup: Bri Ortola of Alchemy Hair: Hilary Matthies of Hair artistry by Hilary Dress, Veil & Sash: Vera Wang Bridal Shoes: Badgley Mischka Bridal Jewelry: Earrings and Bracelet by Chloe & Isabel, Grandmothers ring, Wedding band and Engagement ring by Valina Mens Suites: Tommy Hilfiger Photography: Drake Busch Photography (Drake & Ashley) Breanna and Cody's Engagement Shoot
How did you meet each other?
We met in high school and dated from junior year through college. We went separate ways for a couple of years after college but were inevitably back together after running into one another on St Patrick’s Day of 2012. We knew for sure that we were meant to be and have been together nearly everyday since. We quickly bought a house, got engaged and started making plans for our future together.
What was the best memory from your wedding day? We have 2 favorite memories. The first is walking down the isle. This was the first time we saw each other because we didn't do a first look. So many emotions go through you in that moment. Everyone around you is blurred, you don't notice any noise. It's just the two of you connecting at a level you've never felt before. Our other favorite memory is all the stories that were told over dinner by our bridesmaids and groomsmen during toasts. We were laughing, crying and feeling SO loved. We were overwhelmed with support, and could feel an amazing bond of love and friendships from all of our favorite people. What would be some advice you would give to future couples? Cody: Listen to your bride to be and start planning early, it can take some of the stress out of the process. Also, hire a day of coordinator. Bre: Be organized! I was probably overboard with my charts, printouts, and mock tables, but it really ensures that your day goes exactly how you want it. I concur..... hire a day of coordinator. It takes the stress away and lets you enjoy what the day is all about! Where did you go on your honeymoon? Would you recommend it to others? We honeymooned in the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana. We stayed at the Bavoro Princess and it was absolutely wonderful. The weather was amazing, the beaches were the most beautiful we had ever seen and the people were extremely nice and accommodating. Relaxing together on the beach everyday was perfect and never got old. We did do several activities. Our favorites were the Catamaran and Coco Bongo. We went on a Catamaran boat tour that took us fishing, snorkeling, and to a private island. They cooked us fresh fish and lobster, taught us all about the Dominican culture, and brought us to a sand bar party. We also saw a show at Coco Bongo. The performers were amazing and we had a blast.
Breckenridge Colorado Wedding |Brittney and Chris's Breckenridge Wedding
Venue: The Lodge at BreckenridgeChurch: St. Mary's Catholic Church Flowers: Handmade by Lyndsey Riley Dress: Catherine Deane, BHLDN Grooms Suit: TEDS Clothier Desserts: Blue Moon Bakery Band: RoSHamBo
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Golden Hotel Wedding | Campbell + Hoover's Golden Colorado Wedding Day
Venue: The Golden HotelVenue coordinator: Sandi McCormick - she is INCREDIBLE!!! Heart of gold, lots of experience and just down right sweet. She is actually the director of sales at the Golden Hotel; we were just lucky enough that they were in between coordinators that we got blessed with Sandi. :-) Kim, who took over for the previous coordinator, was just fabulous too!
Florist: Stems - I cried when I saw my bouquet, literally. I am not really even a girly-girl, but with all of the emotions and how beautiful the flowers were, I actually cried. I am sort of embarrassed to admit that, but Dore (pronounced door-y), the owner, is magnificent!!
Desert/Cake: No cake, we did a s'mores bar instead!
Music: Jerry & Joy - they were so great for our ceremony, and we received so many compliments like "I can't believe they are only a duo!" from multiple people. They were so much fun!
Boots: Cowgirl boots from Cheyenne Frontier Days
Jewelry: Mom and grandma's pearls - loved having them with me on such a special day!!
Photography: Drake Busch Photography (Drake & Dawn Sparks)
How did you meet each other?
Bride: RA class in undergrad - I had a crush on him, he was dating someone else...we reconnected after college, and apparently that went well!! ;-)
Groom: RA class at Ball State. Then we worked together throughout the next school year and I longingly gazed at you during staff meetings.
What was the best memory of your wedding day?
Bride: Apparently we had a woman with a shirt that read "Flawless" come to the cocktail reception while we were out taking post-ceremony pictures. They knew she wasn't a guest when she told one of our friends that she knew one of the groomsmen...and we didn't have any, haha!
My favorite memories were seeing Hoov at the end of the aisle (and see friends and family as I walked down, too!), saying our vows that we had written ourselves, spending the day getting ready and laughing with my mom, sisters and nieces and President Obama making an appearance on the dance floor!
Groom: Best memory for me: Seeing Campbell walk down the aisle. Second best memory - hearing about our "flawless" wedding crasher.
What would be some advice you would give to future couples as they plan their wedding day?
Bride: Don't get so overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and support from family and friends! I had a really hard time with this one, and in the end you just have to own up to the fact that there are A LOT of people who want to help because they love you...it's a great "problem" to have, so allow others to help you.
Groom: Make sure your future spouse is an event planner? Or, really, I would say not to stress about the small things. At the end of the day, you'll be married and all of the little details will fall into place as they should. Stressing about them won't help. Have a drink (or four) and relax.
Where did you go on your honeymoon? Where did you stay and what were a couple activities you enjoyed. Would you recommend to other couples?
Groom: Cabo San Lucas, MX at the Pueblo Bonito at Sunset Beach. The activity that I most enjoyed was renting the scooter and cruising around town. Also, going out on the boat to go snorkeling was fun. The only way that I would recommend this to other couples is if they want a vacation that is focused on relaxing at the resort. Beach options are limited there and it's very touristy. Also, if a person wants raucous nightlife, it would be a fun place. However, I'm not sure I know many couples that want that for their honeymoon....so I'm not really sure I'd recommend this destination.
Bride: I completely agree with Aaron on this one - Cabo is not a small Mexican town for surfing and meditation. It is PARTY TOWN!!! We didn't know that going into it, but we still enjoyed ourselves! I loved riding the local transportation and figuring our way around town. Having Hoover show up to the resort on an extremely battered scooter was hilarious, too! The staff loved it, haha.
Chatfield Botanic Gardens Wedding | Kara and John's Chatfield Botanic Gardens Wedding
Venue: Chatfield Botanic Gardens
Wedding Coordinator: Kelli Noel Weddings
Dress: Kate May (AMAZING! I got to meet her at her trunk show in Denver at A&Be and she was wonderful!)
Food: Georgia Boys BBQ
Bar: Peak Beverage
Music: A Plus Music
Bridesmaids Dresses: Allure Bridal
Groomsmen: Various locations, style picked by groom
Florist: Pretty Petals (She was absolutely amazing! She was able to create exactly what I envisioned!)
How did you two meet?
John and I met on the school bus in 6th grade. We lived two blocks away from each other and were best friends all the way up to highschool. I went to college and grad school and John enlisted into the Marines. We never lost contact and remained good friends. We met up afterwards and the rest is history!
What was your favorite memory from your wedding day?
Our wedding was, hands down, the most memorable experience in our lives! Being surrounded by all of our friends and family, we felt so much love! One of the moments that stands out to us was durring our first looks. I know John and I were full of nerves that whole day, but once we set eye on each other all the nervous feelings disappeared and we could focus on each other and all the love we felt from everyone who came to celebrate with us!
Do you have any advice for future couples?
Just remember that your wedding day goes by so fast, make sure you stop and take in all of the little nuances along with all of the big exciting moments. You will want to remember every aspect of your day. Take the time to remember your long journey to this point and cherish every second. You will keep those memories for a lifetime!
Where did you go on your honeymoon? What activities did you do there?
For our honeymoon, John and I went to Ireland. We bravely rented a car and made our way around the entire island! I was breathtaking! Some of our favorites were where we could get back to nature, hiking, horseback riding, boating. We loved the food, the people and the culture!
Amanda and Dave's Stanley Hotel Wedding | Estes Park Wedding
- Wedding Coordinator: JA special events, Stacy Horn
- Dress: Maggie Sottero got from Wedding Treasures and Tux
- Floral: Statice Floral- Lori Dries
- Catering - The Stanley Hotel
- Ceremony Music: Nobility Strings string quartet
- Officiant: Matt Rayneck, Rocky Mountain Weddings
- DJ: RD stars
- Videography: The Pros- Cindy B Videographer
- Photography: Drake Busch Photography (Drake and Victor)
How did you two meet each other?
Through mutual co-workers.
What was the best memory of your wedding day?
Seeing everyone so happy! It doesn't seem often you are surrounded by your closest friends and family who have smiles beaming from ear to ear, and you spend all day hugging and laughing. To be that happy and excited for the entire day, with all the people you love, was the best part for us both!
What would be some advice you would give to future couples as they plan their wedding day?
Hire an independent wedding coordinator! They are a wealth of knowledge to guide you through the process. It will make all your hard work, efforts and specific request happen, and your wedding day will flow seamlessly, allowing you to enjoy it so much more! They are a wealth of knowledge to guide you through the process.Where did you go on your honeymoon? Where did you stay and what were a couple activities you enjoyed. Would you recommend to other couples?
We took a 7 day Mediterranean cruise starting and ending in Rome Italy. We visited-Florence- Italy, Cannes- France, Palma Majorca-Spain, Barcelona-Spain, Naples, Sorrento and the Isle of Capri- Italy. Some of our favorite memories of the honeymoon are having Lemon Ice and Gelato in the Isle of Capri, visiting hundreds of year old churches, and receiving a blessing of our marriage from a Priest at the Vatican! Taking the cruise was a fabulous way to see a large part of Europe, without all the hassle! It was great to have everything arranged for you and only have to unpack and pack once!
Mile High Station Denver Wedding | Cassie and Brady's Mile High Station Wedding
Venue: Mile High Station
Day of Coordinator: Muse Events
Caterer: Footer's Catering
Florist: Bella Calla
DJ: Rock Star Aaron
Transportation: Banjo Billies
Hotel: The Magnolia
Cake: Kelley Kakes
Lighting: JM Hyatt Entertainment
Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Tuxes: Men's Warehouse
Men's Shoes: Puma
Photography: Drake Busch Photography (Drake & Ashley)
How did you meet each other?
At a house party. He challenged me to a game of beer pong and the rest is history.
What was the best memory of your wedding day?
I think for both of us; it was watching our two boys, so handsome in their suits, walk down the aisle.
What would be some advice you would give to future couples as they plan their wedding day?
Hire a great photographer and videographer! You'll hear it a million times but the day does truly fly by. It was over in a blink of an eye so anyway to document everything is worth every penny. There were things I didn't get to see or missed because we were so busy so I'm glad we have Drake so I can relive all the details again. (I didn't tell Cassie to say this ;)
Where did you go on your honeymoon?
We had grand plans of a Mexico vacation but my husband changed jobs right before our wedding so those plans are on hold for a bit. We'll get around to the honeymoon but it may be more of an first anniversary trip.