Iconic Blooms

The Spring wedding season is quickly approaching which means that it's time for brides to start zeroing in on the floral concept for their wedding!  As you're having recurring dreams of roses, calla lilies, and tulips, try to think outside the box a bit.  Dig deep inside yourself and see if there is a way to incorporate your own personal style and personality into your floral design.  As with all elements of your wedding, the more you do this, the more unique, fun, and memorable your wedding will be!  Here are some ideas for getting outside the rose box and into a chic and stylishly unexpected box!  I'll cover some of the questions to ask and things to be on the lookout for as you attend your floral consultations.  Also, I'll recommend some florists that can help turn up the volume on your wedding flowers.

Category 1: They used to be awful but they've been revamped

The infamous carnation.

Don't be scared.  I know, I know.  They are hideous and barf-tacularly 80's, right?  Well thank Heaven they've been reintroduced with a much more modern vibe.  Bunch them into tight clusters to get a stunning and affordable centerpiece or aisle treatment.  Check out these creations...

 

The dreaded babies breath.  Once considered an acceptable filler for rose arrangements, they've been redefined in a way that they can stand on their own if done correctly.  Like this...

 

 So. Gorg.  I'm telling you.

Category 2:  Simply Mod

Mod.  As in "whoa, I've never seen something like that before!" or "check out those shapes!"

 

Here are some considerations for your consultation:

1.  What is your floral design style?

2.  Are they flowers I want in season at the time of my wedding?

3.  If what you want is not within your budget, ask your florist for more affordable suggestions that don't compromise style.

4.  Ask to see samples of his or her recent work

5.  Ask about a plan B if something were to go wrong.  Will they bring extra flowers in case of a mishap?

6.  How much of a down payment is required for your wedding date to be reserved?

7.  How many weddings do they do per weekend?

Things to consider:

1.  Does the florist seem to understand your vision?

2.  Is he or she willing to work with your ideas or do they prefer to let their own vision dominate?

3.  Do you like his or her style?  (style of the studio, store, personal style.  In other words, do you feel you're "on the same page"?)

Recommended Florists:   

Beautiful Expressions in Colorado Springs.  Amber Mustain is amazing to work with and has elegant style with a healthy side of chic.

Cori Cook Floral in Denver.  Cori is known for her creative designs and out-of-the-box approach.

So be inspired!  Flowers are a perfect way to infuse your personality as a bride and as a couple into your day.  Take advantage of this outlet!  You'll be grateful that you did :)

A Chic Addition to Smash Events

Ladies, gone are the days of stuffy, bitter, post-prime, bossy wedding planners!  Enter Smash Events- the laid back, fun, fresh, and organized wedding planner(s) of 2011...and the chicest wedding day tote you've ever seen being used by a wedding coordinating staff!

I was meandering through Banana Republic doing some shopping when I saw them.  They were hidden but the color jumped out at me.  I recognized the blue from the logo on my business cards.  Posers.  Anyway, I went over to investigate and I discovered that they were PERFECT for Smash Events!  You see, to get through a wedding successfully as a planner, you must be armed with a slew of items and, inevitably, you collect items throughout the day that will need to be distributed, fixed, thrown away or replaced later in the day.  It comes in very handy to have a large (stylish, of course) bag to tote these items around in.  

This bag fits the bill!  And they happened to have designed it in my color :)  When Smash is at your next event, you can expect to be surrounded with fun and style...right down to the tote we are carrying.  Enjoy!

Smash Events Tote

Me modeling the Smash Events Tote

A Sneak Peek Soiree

Venue and Bridal Dress Shop Something New Boutique
Photographer Rachael Hope Photography
Florist Beautiful Expressions
Catering Whole Foods




When it came time for me to start the grand search for my wedding gown two years ago, I visited six stores between Colorado Springs, Castle Rock and Denver.  Each store had beautiful gowns, of course, but there was only one store that had everything I wanted in a wedding gown boutique:  unique and exquisite dresses, a knowledgeable and trustworthy staff who understood the difference between a French bustle and an American bustle, and fair pricing.  When I arrived at Something New Boutique, I knew I had found the store that had it all. During my appointment, I met Mindi Lindscomb, the owner.  She was warm, she listened to what I was saying, and she had impeccable taste.  After describing to her what I wanted to look like on my wedding day, Mindi pulled a dress- The Dress.

In December, I had the honor of designing of a "sneak peek soiree" for Mindi's new location. She recently expanded her store and with the expansion, she has become THE premier bridal and formal wear store in Colorado Springs and is quickly becoming one of top bridal gown stores in the state.  There are barely words to describe how amazingly beautiful her new store is.  When you walk in, you are convinced that you will be the most breathtaking bride in history!  Elegance, romance, decadence and classic glamor are just a few words that touch the surface in describing her new store.  Be sure to visit her new store and visit their website.

Be sure to check out more pictures of the event on Smash Events Facebook page!

The New Boutique

And now onto the details...

Three flavors of cupcakes with sugar gems on top: french vanilla, mint chocolate, and chocolate brownie

 Freshly brewed tea from Whole Foods Catering

 Beautifully romantic flowers by Beautiful Expressions

 A lovely bridal consultant of Something New Boutique

 Casablanca Band serenaded the guests

 Mindi Lindscomb's parents dancing to the music before greeting gues























Mindi Lindscomb, the owner of Something New Boutique, and her handsome little man, Barrett!