Provided by Project Wedding

Event Design and Description by Lollipop Events and Designs, Photography by Cary Pennington

Sunny days under the palms transform your party into a modern deco event! Bright colors of yellow, black, and white give your table a contemporary look that could work for any event, from a cocktail party to wedding reception! This bold table combines the glamorous illusions of mirrors, to the enchanting touch of the daisy flower balls, for an stimulating effect!

Table:

Start by simply throwing a standard white table cloth onto your table. Then, to add the bold stripes of this contemporary look, find a table runner that is brilliant with colors! We used black and white for this look, but get creative and use the colors that inspire you! To add the bright sunny Palm Springs feel to our décor, we added a small table runner made out of wrapping paper on top of the striped table runner, to give a pop and layering affect to this modern look. To line the paper, we glued on black velvet ribbon to finish off the look, giving it the appearance of a fabric table runner. Use any color of ribbon or size to create a different effect on the table.

Centerpieces:

Can you see me? Mirrors are the inspiration! From the mirror candlestick holders to the placemats, your guests will see themselves from every angle! Simply get three mirror candlesticks, one higher than the other two for a main centerpiece. To play with the illusions of the mirrors, top off the candlesticks with a ball of dainty daisies, incorporating the colors of yellow and white!

On each side of the mirror candlesticks add a playful modern ceramic animal, giving the table a bold geometric pattern look. From a horse to a geometric shape, be creative with this simplified ceramic form, to create look you want for your fete!

Next, add four square small black vases, two on each side of the ceramic shape, to integrate the bold modern look, while tying together the black stripes of the table runner. Simply add white roses into the vases, arranging the roses so that the buds are perfectly above the rim of the square vase, giving it a full bodied affect.

Table Settings:

Sophistication, elegance and glamour were the inspiration for this table setting! The mirror placemats are the epitome of elegance! You can find simple circle or square mirrors at your local craft store. We then placed classic patterned platinum-lined china onto the mirror to transform this table setting from ordinary to extraordinary! If you don’t have this china, simply use all-white fine dinnerware to give your table the same look.

For the napkins, simply find a pattern that offsets the bold strips of the black and white table runner to mix & match the patterns. We then used the same wrapping paper and velvet ribbon of the small table runner to make stylish bellybands, linking together the sunny bold yellow color of the deco look with the glitzy facade of the mirrors. You can place the napkins in any position you’d like! Play with them to see what fits your table! We positioned ours hanging down, springing color onto the white table cloth. To finish this table off, put your baking apron on! We had cupcakes made with yellow and black dots to add a sweet taste to our modern look!

Paper Candy:

For this super stylish table featuring bold colors, patterns and centerpieces we wanted to remind the guests the goal of the night… to have fun! We played with them a bit by making them find their own dinner! Menu items were hid in the word jumble for the hungry guests to find. Little yellow golf pencils could not have matched more perfectly! Please see our paper candy section to purchase semi-custom menus similar to these.

I had the pleasure of acting as a judge on behalf of Rocky Mountain Bridal Magazine. This competition was open to both amateurs and professionals as long as the medium was of course Chocolate! Judging was based on taste, use of chocolate, presentation and decor. I loved every bite of it!

Choosing Cinderella's slipper is so important to a beautiful bride. Heed these tips to avoid wearing too tight, too tall, and oh so boring shoes on your wedding day. With a little bit of planning and a touch of personality, your shoes can be the most comfortable, stylish shoes ever!  You will walk on the clouds on your Wedding Day.

Rule Number One: Thy shoes shall be comfortable. Consider cute Ballet Slippers, Flats, Sandals and yes, dance shoes for burning up the dance floor! The last thing a Beautiful Bride wants to see in her wedding album is the scrunched up, pinched look from wearing shoes that are painful. If your feet are happy, you will be radiant!

Rule Number Two: Thy shoes shall reflect thyself. If you are a Bridal Princess, strut it! Your shoes can be the sparkly center of your ensemble. Make sure you tell your Photographer. Darling photos of your twinkly two steppers matched with your gown is a must. Natch for your Country Covergirl, if it's in your genes to wear jeans, try cowboy boots under your skirt, it's a reflection of who you are!

Rule Number Three: Let there be color! Our ancestoral brides were bound by ettiquette rules which basically meant WHITE SHOES. You can follow that illustrious lineage and wear matching white or ivory shoes but if you have an itching to show your personality, consider matching your shoes to your wedding theme. Pink Peonies in your bouquet? Why not on your shoes? Aren't they Darling?

 And then for the most Daring of Brides, match your pedicure to your bouquet or wedding colors and step out in a brilliant matching shade.

As you embark on this journey, remember to enjoy yourself. You are taking a big step! The shoes you choose will help you walk down the aisle to your love. You will be wearing these devine soles as you cross the threshold of Miss to Mrs. Don't you dare take that step without the perfect pair!

XOXO, the muse
MuseEvents.com

Denver's Channel 7 has honored us once again by nominating us for Best Wedding Planner in their 2009 A-List!

       The 2009 A-List contest kicks off on July 27th, 2009 inviting locals to choose Denver's best businesses. Muse Events has been nominated in the category of Best Wedding Planner. We would love it if you logged on and voted for us. Please click on the banner above or the link below to cast your vote. During the A-List contest you can logon to www.TheDenverChannel.com/alist to nominate and vote for your favorite businesses as well as provide ratings and reviews. The contest runs July 27th through September 18th 2009. Winners will be announced and posted the week of September 28th 2009.

We appreciate your vote and thank you for making us one of Denver's Best!

Muse Events is proud to announce thier sponsorship of the Fired Up for Kids Firefighter Calendar.

Join us at the Firefighter Calendar Debut Event

September 2009     Firefighter Calendar Debut Event Friday, September 18 Round up your girlfriends and head to City Hall, one of the newest event venues in town to find out who made the cut for this year's Colorado Firefighter Calendar!  The debut event is your first chance to see the hottest firefighters in the state and to meet them in person. All guests will receive a 2010 calendar and enjoy an unforgettable evening of firefighters, entertainment and DJ grooves. WHEN:       Friday, Sept. 18, 2009                   6:30 p.m. VIP                   8 p.m. General Admission                   10 p.m. After Party with DJ Alex K   WHERE:     City Hall (Event Venue) 1144 Broadway, Denver   TICKETS:  VIP $50/$75 at the door                   GA $25/$35 at the door   Tickets are available at www.ticketswest.com, King Soopers and at www.firedupforkids.org.

PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BURN CENTER VIP- $50 VIP admittance includes a calendar, a private firefighter signing and interactive photo shoot; plus complimentary food and drinks hosted by Catering by George!, MiniBar, California Pizza Kitchen and Ceren Vodka. GA- $25 For GA guests, doors open at 8 p.m. We look forward to seeing you on the 18th!

Join us at the Space Gallery on Thursda, October 22nd from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Music by Xiren, Hosted by Miss Colorado 2009, Katie Layman.  The 2009 Dish It Out is an annual event that unites hospital patients, community leaders, sports celebrities and local artists through transformative artwork. The not-for-profit organization utilizes recycled and discarded plates from local restaurants as therapeutic canvasasses for the patients at The Children’s Hospital.

Last year the Denver community came together to help paint over 300 plates and raised over three-thousand dollars to benefi t The Children’s Hospital. This year we have more than doubled the contributing artists to produce nearly 600 works of art. Event sponsors include UBS/PaineWebber, Denver area restaurants Jing,Earl’s, John Hollys, and White Chocolate Grill. Additional donations provided by Aspen Baking Company, Teakoe, Habitat for Humanity, Th’ink Tank Tattoo, Primitive Soul, Kitchens’ Ink, Twisted Sol, C and A Creative Corner.

Emceed by Miss Colorado 2009, there will be live music, drinks and catered food to help us raise our goal of $10,000.

For Details, Contact:

Christopher Gish
Phone: 720-208-8849
dish-it-out@hotmail.com

Space Gallery
765 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204

Thursday, October 22nd
6 p.m. - 9 p.m 

That's right... we're giving away a wedding cake! I'm in search of a couple out there with a fantastic love story to tell. Did you meet in a really "this never should have happened" way? What odds did your relationship overcome to get to the point of saying "I do"? Maybe you've got children from a previous relationship and (like me) you just find yourself wandering around in a daze over the realization that you've found someone who accepts you as a package deal? Whatever it is, if you think you've got a story to tell, then email me at kelleycakes@comcast.net and lay it on me!

Now the rules- I'm keeping these at a minimum because rules are no fun....

*Your wedding can take place any time during 2010.

*Your reception must take place within 30 miles of metro Denver to qualify for free delivery (you can certainly enter if you're outside of this area, but a delivery fee will be necessary)

*The cake can serve up to 100 guests. I'm pretty willing to fudge the numbers on this one if there is a fantastic design that requires a little more cake. Additional servings can be added at a very discounted rate.

*The cake can be more than one flavor and will be iced in buttercream. No limit to colors used, detailing and whatnot. Free cake does not have to be boring cake! Although I have nothing against the classic white wedding cake:)

That's about it, folks! Again, email me personally at kelleycakes@comcast.net your fabulous tale. The contest ends January 29th. The winner will be picked, emailed, blogged and raved about by the end of day January 30th.

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced Muse Events has been selected to receive the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for Wedding Planners!

The annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds. 

Muse Events is among the top five percent of all vendors in the WeddingWire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers.

“We are excited to recognize and honor the success of the top wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “The annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program has given us the unique opportunity to highlight the best wedding professionals in each region as reviewed by brides and grooms who have utilized their services in the past year.”

We are happy to announce that Muse Events is among the very best Wedding Planners within the WeddingWire Network, which includes WeddingWire and Martha Stewart Weddings. We would like to thank our past newlyweds for nominating us for the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™.

For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/muse-events-aurora/76c43c5392d8769b.html [?]

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LOVE is in the air! Did you recently get engaged and are beaming with pride over the shiny rock on your finger? Want to flaunt it some more? In honor of all the love going around Keri Doolittle Photography is holding a contest for you engaged love birds to show off your new bling!

What do you get for flaunting that shiny new rock? The winner will receive a full engagement session and a $100 print credit. PLUS the winners of each local Flaunt Your Ring contests will be placed in a national contest to win a grand prize worth $450+. The grand prize includes custom invites from Paper & Ink Studio, a wedding cake topper from Custom Cake Toppers, a custom clutch from Clutch That and a wedding accessory from Little White Chapel Accessories!

The Details:

• Submit 1 photograph of your ring & 1 photograph of yourselves (please do not submit images taken by another professional photographer).

• Encourage all of your friends and family to vote for you. The ring with the most votes wins!

• Engaged couples only.

All submissions must be received by midnight March 5th, 2010.

Entries will be judged by a panel of photographers who will narrow down the selection to 3 rings. The finalists will be posted on Keri Doolittle Photography’s blog and the winner will be chosen via a public voting poll. Voting will occur between March 7-March 13, 2010. There are specific rules around voting that will be clarified during the voting round of the contest.

Winners will be announced on March 15th, 2010. Winning session must take place between March 22-May 1st. Winners must sign a release to allow Keri Doolittle Photography to display images on blog, website, Facebook Business Page and any other print or web materials as deemed appropriate.

http://keridoolittlephotography.com/machforms/view.php?id=2

On Sunday, a group of the best vendors in the business met at a historic farm to shoot thier fabulous wedding ideas.

Photography - Keri Doolittle Photography
Florist - Brilliant Blooms
Wedding Cake -  Mulberries Cake Shop
Menu's & Placecards - Write Occasions
Bridal Gowns - Little White Dress Shop
Linens - Tablescapes by Design
Placesettings & Coordination - Muse Events
Models - Katie, Lindsay & Craig