Milatary wedding

A cozy, romantic ride.

A ittle bit of "Aviator Attitude"!!!!

What do you get when you have a groom and five groomsmen who are all Air Force pilots? A wonderful, fun wedding and reception.

This wedding took place in the Pinnacle Club, 38 floors above Denver. This property is the only one of it's kind in the Denver area. You have almost a 360 degree view of Denver and the Rocky Mountains. You can see from Pikes Peak to Longs Peak.

We started this wedding at sunset so the guests enjoyed the sunset and the lights of Denver.

This venue books up quickly. It's operated by the Grand Hyatt in Downtown Denver. You'll be able to see more pictures from this wedding, in the next couple of weeks at www.weddingsbytanya.com.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Well, it's hard to believe we are only two days away from Christmas! I'd like to thank everyone who helped make this such a fantastic year. I had the opportunity to work with many wonderful people from all over the world.

If you are getting engaged or are newly engaged remember:
1- Get a copy of my book, WEDDING PLANNING GUIDE, A Bride's Workbook(c)
2-Book your vendors now
3-Enjoy your engagement
4- Remember I travel so it doesn't matter where you live or where you want to get married!
5- Check out www.weddingsbytanya.com for lots of wedding planning information

Wishing you all a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a FANTASTIC 2010!

'Tis the Season - Start planning!

MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HOLIDAYS to everyone! This has been a very interesting year for most of us!

Having had the opportunity to visit both the Philippine Islands and the Mexican Riviera in one year was a highlight for me. Due to these trips, I'm now ready to assist all you brides, who are looking at destination weddings, plan your weddings.

This doesn't mean that you necessarily have to do your destination weddings at these locations, but anywhere in the world. I go about the planning process the same way I would if you were getting married locally. By the way, Colorado is a beautiful place for destination weddings as well!

Imagine having your wedding on a roof top in Cancun or in this beautiful gazebo that over looks the Caribbean Ocean! Having a buffet with the centerpiece roses made from veggies? If having a Christmas time wedding, get original and have your cake made in the shape of a ginger-bread house.

Destination weddings can not only be romantic for just the two of you, but a wonderful experience for your family and friends.

It's been my experience that the resorts, hotels etc are very capable and eager to help make your day special. Of course, having your local coordinator as the main contact, can make everything much easier and you'll be assured that on your wedding day, you have no worries!

Get your vendors booked now! If you wait to long, you are going to miss out on the ones you want to be part of the team.

Do take time to enjoy the holidays, no matter how you celebrate. Give thanks for all you've been given this year.

Again, wishing you all Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays!

Weddings, Etc. LLC new Colorado wedding website

It's finally finished and live! My new, updated website, www.weddingsbytanya.com. I have to thank the talents of Ash Fox for the beautiful job he did!

You'll find not only information about Weddings, Etc. LLC, but also information that will be helpful as you work on your own wedding. New are the contacts to purchase your invitations at a 10% discount!

I'll be adding more pictures for destination wedding venues in the Cancun, Mexico area after my trip there in December. I'm looking forward to doing more destination weddings in 2010. Not only here in Colorado, but I'm now familiar with the Philippine Islands, Hawaii, Europe, and soon will be adding Mexico to the list. Don't let this stop you, however. If you want to do a destination wedding, I can guarantee that I will know the area inside and out by the time of your wedding!

As this year comes to a close, we all have so much to be thankful for. So, I'm wishing you all a VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

If you get engaged during this holiday time, let www.weddingbytanya.com be your first stop!

Spectacular Colorado Wedding Mountain Venue

I had the opportunity to experience what brides, who do Colorado Weddings in Beaver Creek can experience.

We stayed one night at the Park Hyatt. During this stay, we enjoyed a wonderful massage in the Allegria Spa, had dinner and breakfast in 8100 - The brand new Mountain Side Bar and Grill, slept in the most comfortable room, and had a spectacular view of the center of the Village of Beaver Creek and the mountains.

The Park Hyatt is a ski-in, ski-out property, however, they are year around. They have done outstanding renovations, building out the patio, changing the Antler Bar (which used to be in the lobby area) to the 8100 Mountainside Bar and Grill. The plus side of this, is it stays open much longer!

The patio, located at the foot of the mountain, is a perfect place for your wedding ceremony and cocktails before going inside for your mouth-watering reception dinner.

Chef Reese Hay, Chef de Cuisine of 8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill, is one of the most talented chefs I've had the opportunity to meet and taste what he can do! Because of his work, the Park Hyatt was listed in the Esquire Magazine as one of the MUST DINE IN restaurants in the country! Another big plus for this Chef is that he utilizes as much local fresh produce and ingredients, including meats etc. as possible. I also must add that the outstanding staff in 8100 as in all the hotel, is friendly and eager to do everything to make your stay pleasant and memorable.

Whether you are planning an elegant wedding for 100 or a small, casual wedding for 20, check out the Park Hyatt. Peach Duty, the Senior Catering Sales Manager, will do everything to make your stay special for you and your guests. You can see the property at www.parkhyattbeavercreek.com, or contact Peach at peach.duty@hyatt.com 970-827-6522, or you can contact me at tanya@weddingsbytanya.com 303-779-0395 for more information. www.weddingsbytanya.com .
This would also be the perfect resort for a Planned Elopement.

Video or no video?

The question comes up, especially in these economic times, do you want a video or even have the budget for one?

Well, I'll tell you I've heard brides say they wished they had done one, but never have I heard a bride say she was sorry.

Some things to keep in mind when deciding:
1) If you have aging grandparents or parents, they won't always be around and it will be nice to go back and see and hear them talk and laugh.
2) While you won't watch it that often, when there's tough times, it's nice to listen to those all important vows you made to each other.
3) Your children will enjoy seeing their dad with hair.
4) Your attendants may not always be around but this keeps every one close to you.
5) Your children may want to incorporate some of your ceremony/reception into theirs when they get married.

If you don't have the budget to video the whole wedding, consider at least having the ceremony taped. Video goes hand in had with photography. There's lots to be said for being able to hear the music, vows and comments.

There's lots of good videographers out there in all price ranges. If you find someone you'd really like to work with, give them your budget and ask if they can work with it. It's been my experience that the videographer will probably want to work with you as much as you'd like them to video your special day. Just ask!

I'm off tomorrow to Breckenridge, Colorado for two days of visiting venues and vendors for an October wedding next year, with a bride and groom. I still have some good dates available, but remember I limit the number I do in a year! Contact me through www.weddingsbytanya.com or email tanya@weddingsbytanya.com with any questions or to arrange a visit.

Virginia wedding

I've talked about the beautiful venue in Virgia, Silverbrook Farm. Here's some pictures from this venue. You can't go wrong with this beautiful place!