Colorado Weddings Blog

Lasting Memories Bridal - Sale & Celebration

Monday, July 6 - Saturday, July 11, 2009

Photo by Legacy Imagery

Join Lasting Memories Bridal & Formal Wear as they celebrate their 5 year anniversary with a huge sale and lots of giveaways! 

The door prizes begin Monday with a chance to win a server set - Tuesday, enter to win a pair of flutes - Wednesday a veil - Thursday a tiara - Friday a Free Tux rental and Saturday a Free Wedding Gown. 

Make plans next week to stop by Lasting Memories Bridal & Formal Wear
208 East Main Street * Montrose, Colorado
Open Mon, Tues, Wed, 10 -4 * Thurs & Fri 10-6 * Saturday 9-4

For further information call Lasting Memories at (970) 249-9787

Idea: Margarita Signature Drinks

Just in time for the July 4th holiday weekend, I couldn't resist posting these colorful recipes from the  Hostess blog.  These margaritas look so darn delicious I'm ready to start mixing a few batches now!

So, if you love margaritas ... (maybe you had margaritas on your first date)  ...  create a Margarita Signature Drink for your wedding.  Here are some interesting recipes:

P.S. I promise to try and least 2 this weekend and report back with the results.  Likewise, if you decide to taste test some of these recipes - I'd love to hear about it!

Pictured at top: Pomegranate Margarita {via Skinny Chef} and Margarita Jello {via Use Real Butter}

Above: Smoky Grilled Grapefruit Margarita {via Well Fed}
Below: Prickly Pear Margarita {via My Sweet and Saucy}

Picture Below: Honeydew Rita {via Noble Pig} and a refreshing Watermelon Margaritas {via Eat Boutique}

Margarita Texas has a few more unique flavors including: Avocado, Apricot, Banana, Beer, Blackberry Lime, Blueberry, Chocolate and Coconut.

Mix That Drink lists another 49 margarita recipes.

ENJOY!!

Marriage License Fee Increase

Effective today - July 1, 2009 - the cost of a Colorado marriage license has increased from $10 to $30.   Yes, it's a large increase but the national average is $35 and Colorado did have the second cheapest fee in the nation, Massachusetts is only $4.  On the bright side, at least you're not getting married in Minnesota where a license costs $100.

The additional revenue generated by the increase will be used to fund the Colorado Domestic Abuse Program which support services at local, community- based  domestic  abuse programs and ensure that services to victims of domestic abuse and their children are readily available throughout Colorado.

 Photo by IlluminArts Photography

List of License Locations.

Bouquets & Cakes: Autumn

Deep red and burnt orange are the perfect complement for a Fall wedding.

Photos by Alpine Wedding Photography

Wedding Day Details

Love these details from a recent wedding at the Denver Botanical Gardens 

Prepared for the Weather
Umbrellas were given to guests as they entered the reception site with a note that read, "To provide some shade in case it shines, to keep you dry in case it rains." 

Fun Favors
For those guests that did not dress in comfy shoes, a tub of colorful flip flops were available in a variety of sizes.  The perfect footwear for strolling through the gardens and ripping up the dance floor.

Comfort Food
Yummy shots of cold milk & warm chocolate chip cookies were served as a late-night snack.

Thanks to Karie Mclain Photography for sharing these images with us. You can view the complete wedding on Karie's blog.

Idea: Country-style Wedding Prop

Love This! 

A 1948 Ford F1 pickup serves as a unique picnic-style appetizer station for a laid-back country inspired reception.  Pre-ceremony, the tailgate was used to serve refreshing beverages of sweet tea & raspberry lemonade.  

 A bright and colorful fruit salad of watermelon and cantaloupe garnished with day lilies and fresh mint (all grown on the property) was served to wandering guests.

This is a fun idea and great conversational prop for a rehearsal dinner BBQ as well. 

Found via Country Living

Tell us about your Wedding!

We are looking for Colorado Weddings to feature in our 2010 magazine!  If you'd like to share your wedding day details with our readers, fill out the form located HERE.

Vendor News: This week around Town

Carol Cardwell Photography has moved to a fabulous new studio on 556 Main Ave  (above Starbucks) in Durango!

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The Museum of Western Colorado's Cross Orchard Historical Site in Grand Junction can now be viewed online!

{Beautiful grounds and an historic location from just $600!}

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Bliss Images has a brand new website.

NEW Photo Gallery: Flower Girls

I've gathered all my favorite flower girl images and placed them in a slideshow ... they are sooo adorable ... a must see! 

Do you have an amazingly cute photo of your flower girl(s) you'd like to include in our slideshow?  Send it to me!

Bouquets & Cakes: Sunflowers

Yesterday was the summer solstice, the first day of summer and what says summer more than the cheerful sunflower! 

Also known as the gentle giant of the American prairie, the sunflower captivated Vincent van Gogh and was the solemn religious symbol of the Aztec.

Across the world, sunflowers have been adopted as a symbol of light, hope and innocence... it's no wonder sunflowers are a popular choice for weddings!

Left photo by IlluminArts Photography
Right photo by Kyla Jackson Photography