Coti & Kyle's Devils Thumb Ranch Winter Wedding

Coti & Kyle's Devils Thumb Ranch Winter Wedding

This Louisiana Duo were married this January at Devils Thumb Ranch. These two had traveled to Colorado several times during their relationship and decided that Devils Thumb Ranch in Tabernash, Colorado would be the perfect place to say "I do". They invited all of their closest friends and family to celebrate their big day! As we set up the Broad Axe Barn with tons of wildflowers provided by AFlore, a full cookie bar by The Dessert Stand, and hanging white sheers that draped from the ceiling, the couple got ready in the near by cabins. The couples ceremony was set up in front of the barn doors. The barn door remained shut and then were slowly opened just as the bride and her father made it down the aisle exposing the breathtaking mountain views in the background. It was a dramatic entrance that left everyone stunned in the best way.  The party got started after the ceremony where guests enjoyed premium cocktails and Colorado Craft Brews. Cocktail Hour took place outdoors on the deck and in the nearby Timber House while the couple made their way to the vast snowy spaces on the property to take their portraits with my fave Alchemy Creative! The best part of this wedding was that all of their guests were from out of state and many had never seen snow before (especially the kids)! After the ceremony tiny little flakes began to fall from the sky and everyone was beyond excited! Being a Colorado native I cant say that i have the same obsession for snow, but it was so cute to see everyone so excited! The guests were brought back into the barn for dinner where they were served a huge gourmet meal by Devils Thumb and their incredibly accommodating catering staff! The party got started when Hipster Mama Productions and the Radio Band hit the stage! all the guests were up and dancing all night long! The ranch doesn't allow sparklers on site so we had to improvise on what we would use for the grand exit. Coti bought these amazing light up batons and battery powered sparklers that we passed out as the band finished its last few songs! We lined the guests up out on the back deck while the snow continued to fall and they cheered on their newly weds as they went off into the night! These photos are absolutely to die for y'all! Scroll down to see all the photos from this day! 

Vendors:

Planning: Promise Event Planners

Photography: Alchemy Creative

Florist: AFlore

Venue/Catering/Bar/Lodging: Devils Thumb Ranch

Cake & Desserts: The Dessert Stand

Band: Hipster Mama and the Radio Band

Videographer: Olena Films

Stationery | Hadley Designs

Photobooth | Picture Perfect Photobooth

Dress | Calla Blanche at Blush Bridal Baton Rouge

Hair + Makeup | Lanie U. at Hue Salon Lafayette, LA

Sarah & Edgard's Dreamy Telluride Elopement

Sarah & Edgard's Dreamy Telluride Elopement

When Sarah reached out to me and told me she wanted to get married at the top of Telluride Mountain with seven guests in attendance I almost fell out of my chair. Not only had I never been to Telluride (some native huh?) but how romantic, intimate and freaking perfect! For Sarah and Edgard’s April first nuptials we booked the STUNNING San Sophia Overlook. The couple wanted to keep things really intimate with only their parents and brothers and sisters to celebrate this special day with. We kept the design simple and let these large arrangements by Emma Lea Floral and let that view speak for itself. The couple was married by the amazing officiant Phil Gallager, who kept the couple laughing through freezing cold temperatures and trying to get the rings on the couples bright red fingers. The whole mountain had been cleared of skiers and was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. It was beyond perfect! After they said “I do” the family head down the gondola and enjoyed a private culinary experience at The Cosmopolitan Telluride. “I never thought she would be getting married in snow boots,” Sarah said. Which is no shocker coming from the mouth of an Austin, Texas girl, “But I am so thankful I did!”

Now check out these breathtaking photos by Wild Jasmine Photography

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What's In a Name? Ya Know Our Business Name!

Promise Event Planners huh? Whats that all about?

One of the hardest things about officially starting this little business of mine was picking its name! When you are starting out, picking a name seems so daunting. It has to be meaningful and yet catchy. Something that you will love forever! People ask me all the time how I picked the name of Promise Event Planners! One day I was sitting down and writing out what marriage meant to me. Forever, Best Friend, Soul Mates, and all that mushy gushy stuff were the first things that came to mind. Those words didn't seem to fit and didn't seem to get down to the actual meaning of marriage, a promise. A promise of faithfulness, support, forever love, and still touching each others butts when you're old and wrinkly. The best part of marriage is all of the promises that you and your partner get to make to one another! 

The other meaning of Promise was the promise that I make to my clients! I promise that I will be your biggest advocate, support system, spirit animal, cheerleader, and that I will create the best day of your life (and that we will have a shit ton of fun in the process)! This is such an amazing time in a couples life and I promise that I will do my very best to make it as silky smooth as possible. 

If you didn't know, now you know! 

p.s. this little symbol means so much to me that I got it tattooed on my arm. There’s no going back now! 

The Yang's DIY Wedding at Lyons Farmette

Guys, there were alpacas at their wedding...

TR and Young were married on a sunny summer Sunday at Lyons Farmette. When I met TR and Young, I knew that their relationship was so genuine and sweet that I was so happy to be a part of their day. TR was born hard of hearing and Young does an amazing job of taking care of her and making sure she can be a part of any conversation. TR was a simple DIY bride that made all of her centerpieces including the custom concrete vases. On the big day, the ladies got ready in the Farmette's vintage Airstream trailer. When they were ready, TR and her girls walked her down the dirt path to see her future husband for the very first time. Young cried when he saw her, which made for some amazing photos (the photographer being my boyfriend makes me totally unbiased...). To honor Young's Korean culture and members of his family that traveled all the way from Korea, their officiant performed the ceremony in both English and Korean. After the newlyweds said "I do" their guests tossed dried flower petals from paper cones made from pages of the couples favorite book. For dinner, the guests enjoyed eats from the Asian inspired food truck Bao Chicka Bao Bao. The maid of honor added a personal touch to her toast when she started signing a quote dedicated to TR in sign language. So special. During their planning, the Yang's found out that they were expecting a child which was obviously exciting news. They decided to do a gender reveal in front of all of their wedding guests. They made adorable mustache and pink lip props so their guests could cast their vote for a boy or a girl. IT'S A BOY! This moment was so exciting and there were lots and lots of happy tears. The night ended with dancing and indulging on lots and lots of cupcakes. Cheers to a long and happy marriage you two! 

Venue: Lyons Farmette

Photographer: Tommy Ellis Photography

Coordination: Promise Event Planners

Catering: Bao Chicka Bao Bao

Alcohol: Peaks Beverage

Make Up: Maid of honor

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Just because you are a DIY bride doesn't mean you don't need help. Check out our Day Of Coordination wedding planning package for a stress free wedding day. Contact us to make a coffee date to talk a little more about your wedding.

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Why Hire A Planner?

Why Hire A Planner?

For all of you beautiful brides out there right now that are just beginning your wedding planning journey, I am sure you have a ton of questions! One of the main ones being "Should I or shouldn't I hire a wedding planner?". Well we are here to give you just a few reasons why hiring a planner will be your best choice yet! (minus the guy of course!)

1. We Will Be the Main Point of Contact:

As the bride you do not want to be the main point of contact on the day of your wedding. We keep in contact with all of your vendors at all times, probably more than we need to, to make sure that things are going well and according to schedule. Instead of calling you, the vendors will call us to ask for help or guidance. We want you to sit back, relax, and have a mimosa. Not taking calls from rental companies! 

2. We Set Up & Tear Down:

This is a biggie! It is our job as your day of coordinator to set up all of your personal items and decor. These personal touches are so important and makes your wedding what it is! We do this so your family and friends can enjoy the day and not have to worry about setting things up for you. At the end of the night, we pack everything up and put it safely into your car or hotel suite. You have been partying the whole night and the last thing you want to be doing is cleaning up. A planner is a gift you give yourself on your wedding day so treat yo'self!

3. We Know the Vendors:

The wedding world can be a very tricky one to navigate and you don't want to start by blindly entering things into your Google Search box! There are so many options and so many different people to work with. Lucky for you, we just so happen to know the very best vendors in town. We hope you will use us as a resource to find vendors that will fit your style, your budget, and your needs. There are also some people in this industry that don't necessarily have the brides best interest in mind. For this reason we are here to fight for you and be your biggest advocate throughout the process!

4. We Keep the Stress at Bay:

We are here to answer the tough questions! If you wake up at three in the morning freaking out about any aspect of the biggest day of your life, shoot us a text, email, or give us a call and we will do our very best to put you at ease. When in doubt, call your planner! 

5. We Double & Triple Check Your Contracts: 

Contracts can often be misleading with their wording and legal jargon. We double and triple check your contracts for you to make sure that you are given everything you were promised. We hope you ALWAYS read the fine print, but we've got your back!

6. This Isn't Our First Rodeo:

Many of the brides we work with have never been married before.  We keep track of the little things so you don't have to! It is our job to keep you on track and tell you what should be done and when. Trust us, we've got the who, what, when, where, and why of this wedding stuff down to a science.

7. Your Wish is Our Command:

One of our many jobs on the day of the wedding is to make sure our couple is happy. This is our number one priority! At your wedding, we will act as your personal assistant (and BFF) to make sure all your needs are met. This way you, your family, and your closest friends can feel like true guests at your wedding! We want you to enjoy the day and not sweat the small stuff!

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We hope this gave you a little bit better insight on the perks of hiring a planner!  Do we sound like a perfect match? Let's grab a coffee and chat more about how we can create the best day of your life!