 When Kelly and Kenny started planning their wedding, they knew they wanted to showcase the city of Denver to their family and friends. They began their venue search in the heart of downtown and quickly settled on Ironworks for its mix of industrial-chic and Art Deco-inspired design. Not long afterward, through a recommendation from the folks at Ironworks, they found Sapphire Celebrations! They selected our full-service wedding planning package, and we assisted them with drawing up a wedding design and building their vendor team. Overcoming Obstacles to Plan the Perfect Wedding DayPlanning Kelly and Kenny’s wedding day wasn’t without obstacles (as is often the case!). However, our team of experienced planning professionals overcame them so the couple could enjoy a stress-free planning journey and the wedding day of their dreams. The first obstacle came in the form of transportation logistics. It was important to Kelly and Kenny to have a church ceremony honoring their religious upbringing. Since their reception would be at Ironworks, this required shuttling guests from one part of downtown to another. Moreover, the church had limited parking, and the couple didn’t want their guests to worry about driving home after the reception. So, we worked with Blue River to ensure seamless transportation from one venue to another! Hiring this vendor also reassured the bride and groom that guests had a safe ride back to their lodging. Besides transportation, Kelly and Kenny were also concerned with creating a menu conscious of Kenny’s food allergies. It was of utmost importance to choose a caterer who could accommodate his needs so he could celebrate safely. For this need, we turned to our trusted partner Footers. They kept the couple in the loop every step of the way so they had peace of mind and served a delicious meal enjoyed by all! A Church Ceremony and Reception at IronworksOn a gorgeous October day, Kelly and Kenny exchanged vows before their closest family and friends at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Also in attendance? Look-alike Barbie and Ken dolls who joined Kelly and Kenny for their bachelor and bachelorette parties and the entire wedding day. Afterward, the couple set out to snap portraits downtown with their photographer and bridal party! The Byron White Courthouse steps made the perfect backdrop, with the sun gleaming on the marble. The reception at Ironworks featured pared-back decor to complement the space’s historic architecture in a timeless ivory, black, and light blue color palette. Kelly and Kenny are craft beer enthusiasts, so each guest received a koozie as a favor. After a candlelit dinner, everyone hit the dance floor, and an epic party ensued, complete with light-up tambourines! This wedding at Ironworks was one to remember! We’re so glad our team could help Kelly and Kenny plan a Denver wedding showcasing the city they love. Are you and your partner considering a Colorado wedding? Whether you’re locals like Kelly and Kenny or thinking of jetting off to the Rockies for the most epic destination wedding, our team would be honored to work with you. Learn more by inquiring today! Vendors:Wedding Planning and Design: Sapphire Celebrations
Ceremony Venue: St. Paul Lutheran Church Reception Venue: Ironworks Hair and Makeup: Kim J Beauty Floral Design: Honey Rock Event Florals Music: Seamless Entertainment Catering: Footers Catering & Events Photographer and Videographer: Studio Lemus Transportation: Blue River Transportation & Events  Wedding reception signage beautifies your event and has the added benefit of ensuring a seamless experience for your guests. As a wedding planning team, we’ve worked with many couples to select their wedding signage. Etsy is a fantastic resource for finding beautiful, high-quality, and often budget-friendly signs. We also frequently collaborate with florists and caterers on this reception element. Whether you’re a design minimalist or simply looking to save money, you may wonder what wedding reception signage and paper goods you need. Join us as we dive into the six must-haves for any soon-to-be-wed couple! Wedding Reception Signage and Paper Goods: Six Must-HavesWelcome SignYour welcome sign will be the first thing to greet your guests as they enter your reception! So, you want to select a beautiful, statement-making design that coordinates seamlessly with the rest of your decor. Moreover, consider asking your florist to decorate your welcome sign with flowers or greenery. This finishing touch will impress your guests and tie your decor elements together! Escort Card Display or Seating Chart SignAn escort card display or seating chart sign directs guests to their assigned table. Above all, it should be easily readable to prevent bottlenecking and long lines to enter the event. It should also complement your other decor, particularly if you’re going big with an escort card display! We loved this display, decorated with a lush floral installation and an illustration of the couple’s beloved pet bulldog.  Menu CardsEach guest’s place setting should feature a menu card so they know what to expect during the meal. We advise selecting a design that coordinates with your other paper goods, including table numbers and place cards. If you’d like, you can go the extra mile by coordinating everything with your wedding invitations for an all-around cohesive look! Table NumbersTable number cards indicate the numeric designation of each table so guests can locate their seating assignment. The cards should feature a design large enough to read at a distance but not so large as to upstage the other tablescape elements, such as the flowers and candles. Place CardsIn addition to a menu card, each guest’s place setting should feature a place card indicating their name and entrée selection (if applicable). You can easily pull your paper decor together here as well with the use of fonts or illustrations! Signature Drink SignIf you and your partner plan to serve signature drinks at your reception, a menu sign for the top of the bar is a must-have! Along with your choices of the beverages themselves, this is another fun opportunity for personalization. We loved how this couple named the drinks after their fur babies instead of taking the traditional “his” and “hers” route.  This guide will ensure you have all the wedding reception signage and paper goods you need, so don’t forget to save it to your bookmarks folder! If you’re planning a Colorado destination wedding, it may be time to order wedding invitations—even if the big day is still a year away. Get our destination wedding invitation timeline to eliminate confusion and avoid costly delays.  Sapphire Celebrations is best known for planning distinctive Colorado weddings and corporate celebrations. But did you know we also plan non-profit events? We work with charitable organizations throughout the state to plan, design, and execute their most important fundraising events throughout the year. We oversee the planning experience from start to finish and have also assisted with managing silent auctions. We may be biased, but we believe that hiring a professional planner can significantly impact the success of your next non-profit event. Join us as we dive into the many benefits, from a streamlined planning process to efficient budget management. 5 Reasons to Hire a Planner for Your Next Non-Profit EventHiring a planner saves time.From day to day, you’re busy filling your role at your organization and only have so much time to dedicate to event planning. We understand this and will remove the bulk of the workload from your plate while keeping you in the loop of decisions with consistent, reliable communication. Our extensive experience and network of connections will streamline the entire process so your event comes together quickly, efficiently, and seamlessly. Hiring a planner ensures a smooth and successful event.With event planning, the simple truth is that you don’t know what you don’t know. Attempting to plan a non-profit event without experience could result in a few harmless blunders—or mistakes that dramatically undermine the event’s success. But as professional planners, we’ve seen it all and are experts in disaster mitigation. We’ll ensure a smooth execution of your event with air-tight planning and eye-catching design that will wow your donors. Hiring a planner allows you to focus on hosting.Your most important role at your non-profit event is that of the host—welcoming familiar faces and forging new connections—not the event coordinator. Yet for those who attempt to do both, hosting falls to the back burner as various behind-the-scenes efforts and troubleshooting take precedence. With a planner as your ally, you’re free to spend your time on what matters, with the confidence that our team is working tirelessly to ensure the event goes off without a hitch.  Hiring a planner helps you make the most of your budget.Whether you’re working with a tight or big budget, effectively allocating funds is a challenge for most inexperienced event planners. You may unknowingly overspend in one area, only to discover you don’t have enough money remaining for a more crucial component. Or you may not realize which facets of your event are most worthy of an investment. Either way, consulting a planner’s wisdom and experience will help you use your budget to its full advantage. Hiring a planner makes your event more memorable.We’ve also been to ho-hum corporate and non-profit events that didn’t leave much of an impact! If planning a memorable non-profit event is your goal, hiring a planner can help you achieve it. From statement-making design to delicious food to engaging activities, a planner can draw from their vast experience and network of connections to ensure your event is just as enjoyable as it is successful. If your next fundraising event is on the horizon, Sapphire Celebrations would be honored to assist you with planning it. Reach out to us, and give us the details on your event. We’ll be in touch to schedule your complimentary phone consultation! Vendors: |
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Sapphire Celebrations combines the energy, perspective and creativity of two generations when planning weddings and events throughout Colorado. Founded by a mother and daughter team, Sapphire Celebrations reflects their Colorado heritage. With family roots dating back to 1907 and covering the northeastern plains and Rocky Mountain vistas, there is no team better qualified to plan your Colorado wedding or special event. Pamela and Angie are proud of the high level of service for which Sapphire Celebrations has come to be known. Two principal wedding designers and four event concierges take pride in exceeding the expectations of couples who entrust us with their wedding day. Archives
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