Welcome to the StudioWed Denver blog.  StudioWed is an exclusive collection of Denver wedding vendors representing the finest wedding professionals that service the state of Colorado. This is a hip and revolutionary concept in local and destination weddings in Colorado: a stylish and sophisticated planning studio and showroom where you can review portfolios and displays from the area’s best vendors. When you are ready to meet with wedding professionals, we will help match you with the vendors who fit your style and budget. Best of all, there’s no cost to you to use StudioWed’s services, so you can feel free to spend an entire day — or as many as you need — planning your big day.

Our StudioWed blog features vendor lightlights, real Colorado weddings, upcoming wedding events and news about the studio.  You can find more details on our full website or on the About Us page on this blog site.

We would like to welcome one of the newest members to the StudioWed Denver family, Reverend Kim Tavendale!

Here is a little information on what Reverend Kim says about herself and her business:

• From formal to relaxed, secular to spiritual, let’s make it a day you’ll remember with joy for the rest of your lives!
• As an ordained minister, I delight in joining two people together, and would be honored to make your day special and memorable, just the way you want it to be.
• I offer secular, non-denominational, interfaith, and spiritual services for weddings, commitment ceremonies, blessings and more at the location of your choice!
• I offer a free, no-obligation, initial consultation to get to know you as a couple and understand the ceremony that you want to celebrate your love.
• I will work with you to include the vows, ring exchange, rites, rituals, traditions and religious elements that are meaningful to you, to create a truly personal wedding.

Call StudioWed Denver today to set up a meeting with Reverend Kim Tavendale!

Thank you to Adam & Imthiaz for sharing this adorable photo with us!

Call StudioWed Denver today to set up a meeting with Adam & Imthiaz Photography!

The ICON awards gala is a highly anticipated event every year in Denver that honors the best and brightest professionals in the special events industry. Every year since 1999, individuals and companies who are involved in the production of special events, have been invited to submit entries to Confetti magazine of their most outstanding achievements during the year.

Entries are taken to Aspen where a panel of judges carefully evaluate each one to select award finalists in 13 categories. Finalists are chosen based on creativity, originality, and overall integration of elements and execution of an event or service.

Many of our StudioWed vendors are recognized as finalists for this year’s ICON awards which takes place on March 9th.  You can find these vendors and their events featured in the 2012 issue of Confetti magazine. Here are the StudioWed vendor finalists:

Best Overall Event Over $75k
Four Seasons Hotel Denver for the Grand Opening Party
Catering by Design for Tuesday Night at the Marquee

Best Event Produced for a Corporation
Catering by Design for Tuesday Night at the Marquee

Best Wedding Under $75k
Classic Creations for Summer of Love Revisited
Save the Date Events for Allix & Nate’s Vintage Rustic Wedding

Best Achievement in Technical Support
Lupher Arts for Destination Wedding in Florida
Premium Digital Solutions (Pure Cinematography) for Monica and Brett’s Wedding

 Best Food Presentation at an Event
Catering by Design for Tuesday Night at the Marquee

Best Photography
Jared Wilson Photography for the Pierce-Marsico Wedding

In the current issue of Confetti Magazine, you can also find features, quotes and photos from Cloud 9 Papers, Intricate Icings, Occasions Catering, Spruce Mountain Guest Ranch, Westin Riverfront Resort, Event Rents, Lovely Confections Bakery, Chair Covers & Linens and A Music Plus.  A very big congratulations and best wishes to all of our StudioWed wedding professionals who are finalists and will be competing on March 9th for an ICON award!

Lupher Arts Promotional Video HD from Lupher Arts on Vimeo.

Thank you to Jared Wilson Photography for sharing this fun photo with us!

Call StudioWed Denver today to set up a meeting with Jared Wilson!

As a bride, you want to create an unforgettable wedding, an event with dazzling details and a party that your friends will be talking about for years to come as “the wedding”…. right? How do you do that? How do you get that cohesive look and unique wedding style that you see in magazines? Creating a unique wedding style is more than just selecting a color palette and pretty flowers. To get that stunning wedding look and experience you first need to discover your wedding style, and we’re going to help you! For the first time ever, award winning wedding designer Julie Gambrell of Classic Creations, will be sharing her secrets for designing a stunning wedding in a two part series of workshops.

We know designing a wedding can be overwhelming, there are so many options to distract, so we’ve simplified the design process for you! This is exactly the process we use with our clients, and we are sharing it with you! You don’t have to be creative to attend, you just have to keep an open mind and be excited about your wedding…and who’s not excited about their wedding?!?

Saturday, February 25, 2012 (more dates coming soon)

9:30-12:30 – Session #1 Wedding Style

1:30-3:30- Session #2 -Wedding Agenda

You can attend one or both

Register today, space is limited!

303.471.0082

http://weddingdesignworkshop.eventbrite.com

Session #1 – Discover Your Wedding Style

The best part of this series is that you will leave with a complete wedding vision board that you can share with your vendors so that everyone clearly understands your wedding style.

In this workshop:

Brides will discover their unique wedding style & we will define what the elements are that help you enhance that wedding style -Julie will share her award winning secrets for stunning design on any budget -We will discuss how to select a truly amazing color palette, or add to enhance the colors you already have – How to pull in your personality and add those details that will make your wedding different from every other wedding your guests will attend this year -How do you place your vision in your venue, what to do if they don’t match? The majority of the time will be spent in the hands on portion utilizing what you’ve learned to create your wedding design board. During the hands on portion, vendors will be on hand to answer your questions & help with your vision board. Find out what paper items fit with your wedding style; florists will guide you to flowers that are in season & meet your budget…. and bring your camera…since we are at a linen rental company we can actually set up a variety of linen styles for you to review. Plus we will have inspiration tables, napkin folds, and chair ties for you decide on as many details as possible!

Session #2 – It’s All About Timing

You’ve got the design style down, but design is not just about the look, it’s also about the flow. In this workshop not only will you create a wedding agenda based on your actual events details, but we will also discuss how to create wedding reveals. Wedding reveals are unique ways to use your space or timing to stun your guests, and create that memorable event they’ll be talking about for years to come! Julie will share her timing secrets that will keep your guests engaged and enjoying your wedding from beginning ‘til end. Julie will share her Agenda Template she uses on every wedding, and walk you through step by step how to fill out each section. Brides will leave with a sample agenda done, and then receive a copy of the template via email so that they can do a final version to share with their vendors. Bring your contracts if you have them, if not that’s ok, you will fill out the template with timing according to our years of experience. Then you’ll have all the answers for your vendors when you do contract them!

Fees

Session #1 -Wedding Design – $20

Session #2- It’s all About Timing – $15

Both Session #1 & #2 – $30

Space is limited

Location

Chair Covers & Linens

6265 East Evans, Unit 14-15, Denver, CO 80222

To view the full flyer and get the exclusive StudioWed discount code, click here!

Plum Sage specializes in creating vibrant wedding flowers and inventing unique decor concepts for your day. They ensure a fun, personable planning experience and promise attentive service and limitless creativity. Plum Sage is a Knot Best of Weddings winner for 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.  They are also a member of Style Me Pretty’s Little Black Book.

Check out their blog and website for tons of inspiration for your Colorado wedding!

Thank you to Revert Photo for sharing this fun picture with us!

Come make your Valentine’s Day wish list or shop for your sweetheart with Ashley Schenkein Jewelry Design!

As a bride, you want to create an unforgettable wedding, an event with dazzling details and a party that your friends will be talking about for years to come as “the wedding”…. right? How do you do that? How do you get that cohesive look and unique wedding style that you see in magazines? Creating a unique wedding style is more than just selecting a color palette and pretty flowers. To get that stunning wedding look and experience you first need to discover your wedding style, and we’re going to help you! For the first time ever, award winning wedding designer Julie Gambrell of Classic Creations, will be sharing her secrets for designing a stunning wedding in a two part series of workshops.

We know designing a wedding can be overwhelming, there are so many options to distract, so we’ve simplified the design process for you! This is exactly the process we use with our clients, and we are sharing it with you! You don’t have to be creative to attend, you just have to keep an open mind and be excited about your wedding…and who’s not excited about their wedding?!?

Saturday, February 25, 2012 (more dates coming soon)

9:30-12:30 – Session #1 Wedding Style

1:30-3:30- Session #2 -Wedding Agenda

You can attend one or both

Register today, space is limited!

303.471.0082

http://weddingdesignworkshop.eventbrite.com

Session #1 – Discover Your Wedding Style

The best part of this series is that you will leave with a complete wedding vision board that you can share with your vendors so that everyone clearly understands your wedding style.

In this workshop:

Brides will discover their unique wedding style & we will define what the elements are that help you enhance that wedding style -Julie will share her award winning secrets for stunning design on any budget -We will discuss how to select a truly amazing color palette, or add to enhance the colors you already have – How to pull in your personality and add those details that will make your wedding different from every other wedding your guests will attend this year -How do you place your vision in your venue, what to do if they don’t match? The majority of the time will be spent in the hands on portion utilizing what you’ve learned to create your wedding design board. During the hands on portion, vendors will be on hand to answer your questions & help with your vision board. Find out what paper items fit with your wedding style; florists will guide you to flowers that are in season & meet your budget…. and bring your camera…since we are at a linen rental company we can actually set up a variety of linen styles for you to review. Plus we will have inspiration tables, napkin folds, and chair ties for you decide on as many details as possible!

Session #2 – It’s All About Timing

You’ve got the design style down, but design is not just about the look, it’s also about the flow. In this workshop not only will you create a wedding agenda based on your actual events details, but we will also discuss how to create wedding reveals. Wedding reveals are unique ways to use your space or timing to stun your guests, and create that memorable event they’ll be talking about for years to come! Julie will share her timing secrets that will keep your guests engaged and enjoying your wedding from beginning ‘til end. Julie will share her Agenda Template she uses on every wedding, and walk you through step by step how to fill out each section. Brides will leave with a sample agenda done, and then receive a copy of the template via email so that they can do a final version to share with their vendors. Bring your contracts if you have them, if not that’s ok, you will fill out the template with timing according to our years of experience. Then you’ll have all the answers for your vendors when you do contract them!

Fees

Session #1 -Wedding Design – $60 (Early bird registration- $50)

Session #2- It’s all About Timing – $50 (Early bird registration – $40)

Both Session #1 & #2 – $100 (save $10) (Early Bird Registration -$85)

***Early Bird Registration Ends on January 31, 2012***

Space is limited

Location

Chair Covers & Linens

6265 East Evans, Unit 14-15, Denver, CO 80222

To view the full flyer, click here!

Come see us along with six other StudioWed vendors and many other professionals at the Quality Hill Bridal Show at Grant Humphrey Mansion!

Sunday, January 29, 2012

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

No RSVP necessary • On-site registration

Free admission for everyone!

Located in the historic Quality Hill District, Grant-Humphreys Mansion’s wedding showcase is Denver’s finest, boutique bridal event of the year. This is a necessary for any couple – newly engaged to finalizing your ceremony – featuring Colorado’s best wedding experts in the relaxing and magnificent environment of a historic landmark. Best of all, this event is FREE! But, it only comes around once a year so be sure to bring your fiance, mom, maid-of-honor and friends!

 © Photo by Recherche Photography

•  Taste incredible food from seven of Colorado’s top caterers & bakers
•  Talk one-on-one with experts: photographers, DJs, bridal salons, planners
•  Obtain ideas by viewing work samples from linen companies, invitation designers, florists, and hair & make-up artists
•  Observe live models boasting the latest wedding fashions
•  Take with you an incredible canvas re-usable goodie bag which includes a keepsake 40-page wedding planning guide and lots of goodies!
•  Listen to live pianist and take notes for your own wedding music!
•  Register to win door prizes, including a $200 gift certificate towards any 2012 participating Q.H. Bridal Show vendor!

Thank you Revert Photo for sharing this beautiful sunset engagement photo at Red Rocks.

Thrilling the party scene for almost 40 years, the award-winning team at Occasions by Sandy delivers Denver’s premier boutique catering experience.  They embrace any size event, while creating a fresh approach that will tantalize your taste buds and astound your guests!

They offer:

• Complimentary Wedding Design
• Wedding Consultation
• Innovative Food Presentation
• Custom menus for every event
• Designer Cake Serving Service (with no cutting fee!)

It will be the most delicious decision you make today! Call StudioWed Denver to set up an appointment!

Fifteen engaged couples will be selected to race through the Highlands neighborhood, solving clues and completing challenges to win a wedding valued at over $30, 000 thrown by over 20 fabulous Denver area wedding professionals!  The race date is on Sunday, February 26, 2012 starting at 10am.  The winning couple will get married at Mile High Station on Sunday, April 29, 2012!

Applications are due by January 31, 2012.  You can find out more about the contest and how to apply at the Hitched in the Highlands website.  StudioWed is a premier sponsor of Hitched in the Highlands along with Little White Dress and Bliss Elevated.