I love this time of year in Aspen, where it’s a combination of winter winding down with a few snowflakes on crisp mornings and tulips starting to show their first blossoms in my front yard. It’s that feeling of giddy anticipation for spring, warm weather and Aspen’s much beloved off-season…where locals either flock to the beach, the desert, or just enjoy what Aspen has to offer without the crowds. With the exit of winter masses, it also brings the calm before the storm….literally and figuratively for Aspen. Summer is actually Aspen’s busiest season and no doubt considering all the notable events offered all summer long. One look at the Aspen Chamber summer event calendar and you’ll see that every weekend there is something for everyone. A few of my personal favorite’s are the Food & Wine Classic, USA Pro Cycling Challenge, Aspen Ideas Festival, Aspen Farmer’s Market, and Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival. When I moved here 9 years ago, I couldn’t believe the amount of social, cultural, educational, and art events in Aspen throughout the summer. The buzz of this town in summer and fall, gives me an energy unlike anywhere I’ve ever been. This year more than most, I’m especially excited for what the 2012 spring/summer season brings…I’m embarking on my new career in planning weddings and events. Joining forces with Kristy and Katie has been nothing short of exciting, fruitful, and a wonderful partnership. To be able to oversee the Aspen and Mountain division for Couture Consulting and to look forward to so many beautiful and unique weddings makes me Here’s to a busy summer ahead in the mountains full of love, beauty, and embracing everything Aspen has to offer.

xoxo…Vanessa Adams

As Vanessa is getting started with Couture Consulting we sat down and chatted with her about what “she believes”….

“I believe life’s a journey and every journey has its’ extraordinary cherished moments. My philosophy when planning every wedding is that it should reflect the bride and groom’s personal journey together.  I value making these special moments come alive on your wedding day. Not only do I believe un unconditional love, I trust every couple shows their love in different languages.  And there’s no more beautiful place to celebrate your love than in the Aspen area – I look forward to helping create and plan your wedding day.  I thrive on seeing all the pieces of the wedding puzzle come together in a custom tailored fashion.  And, ultimately making this day your biggest moment and memory together in the first steps of your marriage…thats why “I believe.”-Vanessa

]]> http://www.weddingsbycc.com/2012/03/love-is-in-the-air-at-8000-feet/feed/ 0 http://www.weddingsbycc.com/2012/01/i-heart-colorado-weddings-workshop/ http://www.weddingsbycc.com/2012/01/i-heart-colorado-weddings-workshop/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:19:48 +0000 cc http://www.weddingsbycc.com/?p=335 (Read More)]]> We are so excited to be well under way with our I ♥ Colorado Weddings Workshop schedule.  Tuesday’s I ♥ Inspiration was met with brides, grooms, and mother of the brides all filling their night with ideas, creativity, and personal touches that can be added to their upcoming weddings. Jen with Anthologie Press and Lisa with LWeddel Designs were on hand to add ways to make your floral and paper needs come to life.  We are looking so forward to our next workshop night scheduled for January 31st, I ♥ Paper! Hope to see you all there.

What to do with a board like this after your wedding?  Hang it in your kitchen afterwards to continue “written” words of love and happiness for years to come

Photography by Casey Futrell of Casey Futrell Photography.

With this particular bouquet we had each bridesmaid send us brooches (about 4-5) they have either collected or found. Each one told a story that was all brought together and shared on the wedding day.  The bride was just delighted!  Brooch bouquets bring family and friends together to share memories, tell stories and help create something new that will last a lifetime.

It was a night of ballerinas, phantoms, and lions! We were so lucky to be a part of Ashley and Michaels wedding at Kevin Taylor’s at The Opera House.  The venue was alive and filled with the magic of the theater.  From a starlight ceiling to a serenade waltz down the aisle each moment was touched with love.  The colors were a pop of tangerine and a  slate grey, a perfect palette to the downtown scape.  Guests were treated to Kevin Taylor’s famous fine dining and the band kept them dancing well past the last song!  It was truly a night to remember.  Thank you Ashley and Michael for letting us be part of such a special day.

What a night of ambiance, creativity and giving back.  This past Thursday was Anna Be’s Bridal Boutique’s Fifth Birthday Celebration. We were so lucky to be one of the premier planners to be invited as part of the celebration. Together with L Weddell Designs, Anthologie Press and Hosea Rosenburg with Blackbelly Catering we set to create a booth to spark the imagination and creativity that can be added to your wedding.  The aspen tree, perfect for a romantic ceremony, was the centerpiece of the booth. Set with over 750 David Austin roses the tree was filled with love from each of the wedding wish tags.  A perfect way to bringing in all of your loved ones well wishes to your ceremony. Hosea filled with booth with his delectable desserts, he kept people coming back over and over to experience his creativity.  It was truly a night to remember. Thanks so much to the ladies of Anna Be for letting us be a part of such a special night.

Wouldn’t it be fun to get dressed up, experience real life wedding inspiration design, taste dazzling delights and dance the night away?

You can…and SOON!  We’d love to invite you to join us as we celebrate all things weddings on November 10, 2011 at Mile High Station for Anna Be Bridal Boutique’s 5 year anniversary.

This beautiful evening will feature wedding inspiration vignettes designed to ignite your senses and provide endless ideas for your upcoming special day in a party that is circa 1920′s.  Our vignette will feature the stunning David Austin roses in a romantic setting created by Lisa Weddel Designs.  There will be a few delightful surprises that we’re working on that you’ll be talking about for quite a while afterwards!

Here’s our inspiration board:

Tickets can be purchased here: http://www.anna-be-five.com/.  All proceeds benefit Greenhouse Scholars.

So, put on your most fabulous dress, have your guy don his suit or tux, and meet us up for an exclusive night of beauty, awe, and inspiration.

We’ll see you soon!

Kristy & Katie

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When thinking of a perfect wedding day one cant help but think of Della Terra Mountain Chateau. That was the location of our beautiful couples wedding this past weekend.  You cant ask for a better location filled with nature, elegance and beauty.  We were so blessed to be a part of Catherine and Joaquin’s wedding day.  Vibrant flowers filled the room and touches of Estes Park were a part of each element of the wedding.  The bride was a vision in lace as she walked to greet her beaming groom.  As the dancing began the guests were treated to participate in the traditional Anniversary Dance.  Couples were left dancing on the floor well into over 50 years of marriage.  It made for such a special touch to be surrounded by that much love.