Sarah Viera Event Planning & Design: November 2013

Friday, November 29, 2013

Southern Beauty | Colorado Springs Wedding Planner | Crooked WillowFarms

I love it when my past brides announce they are having babies!!!! Lauren, who got married at the BEAUTIFUL Crooked Willow Farms last year is now expecting their first child. In honor of their big announcement I thought I would relive their special and beautiful day.

Congratulations to the happy couple on their soon to be bundle of joy!

Many thanks to....

Baker: Frills Cake Shop

Caterer: Picnic Basket

Coordination & Design: Sarah Viera Event Planning & Design

Entertainment: DJ Guy

Florist: Cori Cook Floral

Officiant: A Bridal Blessing

Photography: Jenna Walker Photography

Venue: Crooked Willow Farms

Videographer: All Digital Studios

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Thanksgiving Dinner | Colorado Event Planner

Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours!

Every year I set a beautiful table for the holidays. This year is a mixture of my china and crystal along with my moms. I love bringing in her pieces that she use to use when we were kids.

Enjoy this beautiful day with your family and friends.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Black Forest Fire | Colorado Springs Wedding Planner | Spruce Mountain Ranch | The Pinery Black Forest

Now that wedding season has slowed down- not yet over- but slowed down enough for me to breathe I am working on blogging!
In June, Colorado experienced another round of horrible fires, this time affecting the Black Forest area. Tia, my June 15th bride was scheduled to get married at The Pinery in Black Forest. Two days before her wedding she realized that The Pinery might no longer be her reception site. The fire had moved in quickly and created many evacuation zones around the area. Rumors had it the gas station across the street was affected, but no word on The Pinery itself. Tia called me and said with a surprisingly upbeat tone to her voice, "We are going to move the reception to my parents house. They have several acres in the Monument area and we can bring in a tent and rentals and have a beautiful reception there." I went over to their house that day to plan out the details. We went from The Pinery providing the venue, catering and rental needs to not knowing what they could provide due to the unknown of their own building. We booked all rentals just in case, a tent to protect from inclement weather and then started reaching out to all vendors to let them know of location change. That same afternoon Tia called me again, still upbeat and in her cheery voice she said that evacuation lines have moved farther out and are now affecting her parents home. As she is telling me this, they were in the process of packing up her families home along with all her wedding decor. She said "I have no idea where to go or what to do next for a venue." I told her this is why you hire a planner!

I called Tara with Spruce Mountain Ranch and asked if they had any availability on such short notice. As expected, Tara was willing to assist my bride and help her create her dream wedding. Finding a venue with one days notice in the middle of June seemed impossible and I am SO thankful Spruce Mountain Ranch had availability. I reached out to all vendors and let them know of the location change. 8 of her 12 vendors were affected by the fire due to evacuations. The venue alone, being inclusive, was responsible for the rentals, catering, floral, and DJ. With the outcome of their venue still up in the air, they pulled through and put Tia first! They provided everything they were suppose to except the venue of course and were amazing! I would recommend them to anyone! The videographer, photographer, myself, baker, photobooth were all in danger of the fire, but all gave our client 100%.

Tia was the most amazing bride to experience this with. She said at one point, "I can let this experience ruin my wedding or I can just go with the flow and enjoy it. The most important thing is everyone is together and celebrating." She should win bride of the year in my book!

Thank you to all the amazing vendors. Each and every vendor gave 110% and cooperated well with all the changes. This day would not have been possible without you!
Baker: Icing & Sprinkles
Beverage: Peak Beverage
Ceremony Site: First Methodist Church
Decor: Indigo Sky
Design & Coordination: Sarah Viera Event Planning & Design
Entertainment: The Pinery
Florist: The Pinery
Photobooth: Booth 66
Photography: Amanda Lamb Photography
Reception Venue: The Pinery & Spruce Mountain Ranch
Transportation: DDG Classic Limousine
Videography: Kozi Visuals

ICON Award | Colorado Springs Wedding Planner | Spruce Mountain Ranch

I will admit I am an award show junkie. I love cuddling up on the couch with my daughter, Natali, sipping champagne and cheering along with the winners as they take the stage.

The ICON Awards honor the best and brightest professionals in the special events industry. It is similar to the Oscars or Grammy's and a wedding I coordinated has been nominated.

I would love your vote to help win this award. We are up against some pretty tough and amazing competition, but I believe Tara and David's wedding has all the details to win!

Below you will find instructions to vote. I would greatly appreciate your help in passing this along to all of your friends and family since every vote counts! It only takes 5 minutes of your time and I thank you in advance!

INSTRUCTIONS:

Step 1: Please click this link to register an account http://www.coloradoexpression.com/icon-awards/register/

Step 2: Once you have registered you account, click on ICON AWARDS in gray on the top tool bar

Step 3: You will then scroll down and click on VOTE

Step 4: You will then see categories and please vote for the following:*Best Wedding Over $75k: TARA & DAVIDS WEDDING 604 (click on more info/voting to cast your vote of 1-5 rating, then submit.

Please enjoy additional pictures from Tara and David's wedding at Spruce Mountain Guest Ranch by the amazing photographer, Jensen Sutta.

Guests arrived to the ceremony site by horse drawn carriages and could visit the ladies and gentleman corners before taking their seat.

Guests were greeted and offered a specialty drink to begin their night of Southern hospitality. Blue Blazor, Mint Julep, and a Fire Fly cocktail were enjoyed by all.

Spruce Mountain debuted its new ceremony site; Grace's Chapel. Named after Tara's daughter Grace, the site is just as beautiful as Grace herself.

Bagpipers welcomed David down the aisle while a trio played for the beautiful bride to enter.

Cocktail hour allowed guests to enjoy signature drinks and Southern style appetizers while a strolling saxophonist played in the back ground.

Wonton Carpaccio

Carolina Pork Twirl

Zuchini Cups with Goat Cheese

Guests moved into Albert's Lodge which had been transformed into a scene right out of Charleston, South Carolina. Moss hung from the tree's while fire flies lit the sky. It was absolutely stunning. Flowers and candlelight filled and lit the room with an amazing aroma and beauty like no other. Southern style dinner of She Crab Soup and Filet Oscar with Sauce Bearnaise were served in synchronized service by Tony Rosacci's Fine Catering.

Upon finding their seats guests were treated to a world famous praline from River Street Treats, favorite of Tara and David's.

After cake and ice cream sundae's for dessert, guests were given a morning snack of a fresh baked cinnamon roll to enjoy the next day!

What an amazing night and all thanks to Tara, David and their talented vendors. Please remember to vote for this beautiful wedding not only for the beautiful detail, but for the loving story that goes along with it.