Author archives: Jill Waldman
The Year of the Intimate Wedding
- With gathering restrictions in place around the world, it's time to think about pivoting to smaller weddings. Many engaged couples have guest lists upwards of two hundred people. Options at the moment for large weddings are pretty much this: postpone or cancel. If you don't want to change your w[...]
Incredible Venues: Three Forks Ranch
- Lisa and Brent's wedding at Three Forks Ranch was nothing short of magical. This amazing venue is one of the most elegant venues in Northwest Colorado and Southwest Wyoming. The 200,000 acre ranch itself spans both states and is an outdoor paradise. The five-star lodge is decorated in a beautiful[...]
When and How to Plan Your Wedding
- Summer is the perfect season for romance! That's why it's the most popular wedding season and right now it's in full swing! Long days, starry night skies and warm weather not only make for great destination weddings, but also can be great time to pop the question and get engaged! With most engage[...]
Sarah and Mitch
- Kismet, fate or chance, what ever you might call it, cupids bow was most definitely drawn when Mitch sat in the wrong seat on a return flight from a business trip. That seat belonged to Sarah and after Mitch found his correct seat across the aisle, they chatted during their flight home. To their s[...]
Julia & Christian: A wedding near Vail
- Julia and Christian were not the first couple to plan their destination wedding at the amazing Piney River Ranch, but the ceremony and reception felt totally unique. The couple arrived from Arizona and spent a few days getting ready for the wedding in Vail at the Sebastian Hotel. They spent time t[...]
Wedding Planning: Step 3 Choosing a Wedding Theme
- Now that you are engaged, have a budget and a guest list, it's time to think about your wedding theme. While most weddings have a similar format - a ceremony, a cocktail hour and a reception - the theme is what really makes planning a wedding unique and fun for the couple as I help them through the[...]
Vintage Glam Elopement
- Trina and Alan were my last wedding of the fall season this year, and what a way to end the season! The fall colors miraculously lasted for an unprecedented three weeks here in northwestern Colorado! Their magical elopement was one of the most intimate and special weddings I have had the pleasure [...]
Rain on Your Wedding Day
- I don't know if it's true or just a myth, but rain on your wedding day is said to be lucky for the couple and foreshadow a happy marriage. I can tell you that it rained on my wedding day and I just celebrated fifteen (relatively) blissful years with my husband. Since then, I have been lucky enough[...]
Using Scents to Enhance Your Parties
- I am all about great scents. I love finding new and unique fragrances that highlight the mood I am in, the time of year, the weather or even what I am wearing. The sense of smell is an often overlooked sense but when employed properly, can add depth and interest to any experience. Even some major[...]