Author archives: Jill Waldman

Engagement Photos Tips

  • Engagement Photos Tips

  • Now that you are engaged, one of the first things you may want to do is select a photographer for your wedding.  Most often photographers will include an engagement session in their wedding packages.  It is really nice to take advantage of this session to both get to know your photographers style an[...]
Carly & Austin

  • Carly & Austin

  • Carly and Austins' wedding in Steamboat Springs was inspired by their love of Colorado with a touch of Alabama, their home state.  We used navy and white, with touches of green and pink and accented it all with a compliment of burlap.  We incorporated the navy linens with custom stamped burlap monog[...]

  • Sauteed Brussel Sprouts and Beans

    • Here's a little dish that works well as a side or an entree. Sauteed Brussel Sprouts and Beans 1 lb of brussel sprouts cleaned and halved 1 shallot finely minced 3 cloves of garlic, finely mined 2 tablespoons of olive oil 4 strips of turkey bacon 8oz (1 cup) of low sodium chicke[...]

  • Sarah & Chris

    • Sometimes you just "click" right away with a client.  And so it was with Sarah.  From our very first meeting, I loved this bride.  She was fun and spunky with an inner beauty that shone bright.  Planning the details with Sarah was a joy.  Chris is her equal with the kindest and sweetest disposition [...]

  • Cheer with Beer!

    • Cheer your wedding with beer!  With all the microbrews, home brews and amazing brewed infusions out there, why not have beer take center stage at your wedding bar instead of wine?  For Jake and Zalika's wedding last summer here in Steamboat, we designed beer pairings to accompany each course with cu[...]

  • Chair Envy

    • Sometimes, I feel like I'm trapped in the movie Groundhog Day every time I plan a wedding.  I think this is because, since my own wedding over twelve blissful years ago, I still cannot let go of a few details of my own 'main event' that I wish I could have changed.  Every time time I plan a wedding [...]

  • Summer Birthday Party - Sprinkle on the fun!

    • I always like to have  a theme for any party I am throwing or planning for a client.  My daughter's birthday falls during the summer season and I've planned everything from a  lawn picnic, a carnival theme with live fire jugglers, BBQ's, smore's parties and a Harry Potter themed party for her. Whew [...]

  • Bridal Balance

    • I was just talking to my friend Jennifer Bell today whose company is one of our suppliers for guest favors, gift baskets and welcome bags.  She was asking me how I manage my business with all my other commitments like family, community and volunteering. The key, I told her, was balance.  It's rea[...]

  • Jill's Jog Blog 1 - Only the Beginning

    • I used to live in New York City.  As if you didn't know, I AM A NEW YORKER!  No matter that I currently reside in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, also known as H.  That's the middle of nowhere.  Anyway, every year just after standing along the marathon route in Central Park the first weekend of Novembe[...]

  • Aisle Style

    •     Here's some quick ideas for turning your aisle into a walk with style! 1. Use petals to line the aisle instead of a runner.  When your ceremony is outside you won't want to risk tripping over a runner!  2. Use large urns filled with florals to mark the end of the aisl[...]

  • Some Perspective on Marriage

    • This post came via my cousin and I think it gives some great marriage advice. Thanks Gail... 3 Things I Wish I Knew Before We Got Married I used to think I had my stuff together. Then I got married. Marriage is great—but it rocked everything I knew. I quickly realized my basic goal in [...]