Lexi and Dave's Rehearsal Dinner

Last night, Seize The Day helped Lexi's family put on her rehearsal dinner at her parents residence. The family made the rehearsal dinner very intimate and personal by hosting it in their own home. The family had catered Greek food and plenty of wine for the wedding festivities. Tonight we will be celebrating the couple tying the knot at Frog Belly Farms. Congratulations to you two!

Tracy & Larry's 100th Birthday Party

Tracy and Larry celebrated their joint birthday party at their home in Boulder, Colorado last weekend. This big 100th birthday party was to celebrate Larry turning 60 years old and his wife Tracy turning 40 years old. Although this party was in the couples back yard, it was not your average backyard barbecue. This party was complete with a guitar performance, catering by Front Range Catering, a photo booth with assorted costumes, a large 100 light instillation by Lighting and Design by Scott, and a bar featuring Tracy and Larry's favorite specialty drinks. The couple also created a quiz about themselves for their guests to fill out during the party. This event was a very special one full of family and friends who came from all over the world to celebrate the happy couple. Here are some photos from Tracy and Larry's 100th Birthday Bash.

Vendors:

Event Planners: Seize The Day Event Planners

Catering: Front Range Catering

Flowers: Fiori Flowers

Cake: Tracy

Lighting: Lighting and Design By Scott

Wedding Planners Luncheon

Today Payton and Maren of our Seize The Day team got the privilege to attend a wedding planners luncheon at Elway's in Cherry Creek. We were greeted with fresh juice Bellinis and pink decor. We then continued with the cocktail hour where we were served shrimp cocktail,  lamb, and other specialties of the chef. We then took a tour of the venue where we saw many future possibilities for events and rehearsal dinners. We were then served a four course meal complete with the best chocolate chip cookies we have ever had. It was so nice to be able to meet other event planning teams from across the state of Colorado. We at Seize The Day felt so lucky to be included. Here are some photos from our amazing day.

Estes Park Wedding - Black Canyon Inn - Twin Owls - Colorado Mountain Wedding Venue.

Breanna and Jack

We met Breanna at the Boulder Wedding Showcase in January 2012 - two days after the show she hired us to plan her amazing wedding. She wanted it to be a fairytale, picturesque to showcase their beautiful Colorado to their friends. 

Breanna and Jack were from Pensacola, FL. They fell in love with the Colorado mountains and wanted to showcase their love to all their friends and family. 

We planned the wedding with Breanna for 18 months incorporating their love of beer by using growlers as for vases and table numbers were breweries in Denver and Boulder. 

It was a perfect example of what happens when you recruit a planner - Breanna had so many ideas but bringing them together need the help of a professional. All the elements were familiar but when arranged with professional attention to detail, they are special. We worked closely with Breanna to create a wedding that was casual but refined. 

We instantly knew that Fiori Flowers would be the perfect fit for Breanna and her vision. They outdid themselves. 

"I am the one who proposed. Jack’s mother asked his father and I knew Jack was going to be asking me any time so I decided to take things into my own hands (Women can propose its 2013!!!). We went on a wonderful hike in the RMNP to the top of a waterfall. I packed sandwiches from one of our favorite sub shops, two shots of whiskey, and a moonstone. Fate would have it once we made it to our destination everyone left so we were completely alone for a good hour or so. We sat on the rocks and enjoyed the beautiful sunny day. Making a long story short, I told him how much he means to me and that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him. We cried, laughed, kissed and took a shot. I gave him a moonstone to put somewhere special because he gave me a beautiful moonstone promise ring before we moved from Florida to Colorado so that stone is special to us on many levels. I told him to not worry about a ring as we had our whole lives to get one. I wasn’t concerned with it because life is short and you have to enjoy the time you have with the ones you love. A ring is symbolic but it’s not the most important aspect of marriage. All in all, I wouldn’t want it any other way. Oh, just in case you were wondering he totally spoiled me and surprised me with a beautiful deep blue sapphire ring a couple of months later." – Breanna

The details:

• “Our ceremony venue was picturesque. I didn’t walk down the aisle to any music. It was completely peaceful and quiet and wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. Many of our guests approached me after the ceremony and commented about how wonderful they thought it was that I didn’t walk down to any music because you could hear the rain in the distance over the mountains, the wind in the trees, and the birds singing to each other. It was truly calming and beautiful,” said Breanna.
• Baby’s breath bundles were tied to each chair on the end of the aisle way. Flowers were everywhere, including a fun installation behind the sweetheart table and the chandeliers if you look carefully.
• The beer growlers were collected by the couple from around the state and served as table numbers to direct the guests.
• Books and teacups were among the other centerpiece decor. While this is not a completely new concept, the manner in which everything was arranged was incredible looking.
• Generous portions of local jam from Puff’s Preserves were given as favors. These spreads are extra special as they are dosed with local libations for an added kick!

Venue: The Black Canyon Inn | Photography: Jeff and Jewels Photography | Event Planning: Seize the Day Events | Bridal Gown: Watters (Style: Pasadena) from Anna Be | Shoes: Ivanka Trump | Hair and Makeup: Jewels Gray | Bridesmaids Dresses: Bill Levkoff | Groom and Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse | Rings: Shane Co. | Florist:Fiori Flowers | Catering: Twin Owls Steakhouse (The Black Canyon Inn) | Cake: Gateaux | Favors: Puff’s Preserves | Officiant: Reverend Kim Tavendale

Are You Ready for the Most Romantic Day of the Year?

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Are You Ready for the Most Romantic Day of the Year?

“Valentine greetings were popular as far back as the Middle Ages, though written Valentine's didn't begin to appear until after 1400. The oldest known valentine still in existence today was a poem written in 1415 by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London following his capture at the Battle of Agincourt.”-The History Channel

Contact Size the Day Event Planners for all of your Valentines Day needs to make it one to remember with your special someone.

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Planning and Ideas Advise

Now that February is fast approaching it is time to start solidifying vendors and ideas for your 2013 wedding.  Since the Rocky Mountain region is a popular destination wedding site for out of state couples, venues and vendors for this summer are already filling up.  If you haven't solidified any of these aspects of your big day and want some ideas or help, contact Seize The Day - we are here to get everything lined up and straightened out for you.  Hopefully you have most of your primary vendors sorted out and are now just fine-tuning the details and getting excited about adding that special touch that will make your day uniquely unforgettable.  If you are in need of some ideas, or still have a few more vendors to lock down, then swing by the Boulder Wedding Showcase this coming weekend.  The event only costs $7 per ticket, and grants you access to both The Rembrandt Yard and The Boulder Theater - all jam packed with people and businesses wanting to help ease your stress and make your day perfect.  Seize The Day Event Planners will be at the Boulder Theater, swing by and say hi to us!

Boulder Bridal Showcase Info

Seize The Day Event Planners is very excited to introduce two new consultants that will be working alongside company owner Honey Ahijevych this coming season.  Julia Wentworth was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area before moving out to Boulder to attend college at the University of Colorado, Boulder.  Post graduation she moved to Telluride where she spent four years working in events and production at the Sheridan Arts Foundation.  After a four month European travel adventure Julia decided to move back to Boulder and is now very excited to put her event planning skills to use with Seize The Day.  Meaghan Darvin is a Michigan native currently splitting her time between studying Political Science at the University of Colorado and working with Seize The Day.