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Thursday, December 27, 2012

Elegant Productions - Top Wedding Moments of 2012

I've taken a little hiatus from blogging in the past 6 months since having my beautiful son back in June of this year.  He was definitely my own personal top moment of 2012, but I also had another wonderful wedding season and got to share in so many special days with all of my brides and grooms.  I am blown away each year at the beautiful details and special personal touches that each couple brings to their wedding day and I wanted to share some of those with you.  As a lover of all the awards shows, I thought I'd bring you my top choices in all the categories from my weddings this year - so here goes!

Favorite Historic Venue - Gorrono Ranch in Telluride
Located on the ski runs at Telluride Ski Resort, this historical ranch from the 1800's has been renovated and boasts amazing views of the Wilson Mountain Range.  Jen & Brad exchanged wedding vows on their outdoor deck surrounded by these views - truly breathtaking.



Favorite Family Moment - Jeremy & Angela's wedding in Estes Park
I got to witness such a sweet moment as Jeremy & Angela exchanged wedding vows with one another, they also made a promise and united as a family with Angela's daughter Madison.  It brought tears to my eyes when Madison started crying as they presented her with a ring as well.

Favorite Dessert Spread - Chocolate fountain and dessert buffet
The Ten Mile Station catering team presented a gorgeous spread with a towering chocolate fountain surrounded by assorted pound cake, strawberries, bananas, rice krispie treats, and cookies.  Then to top it off they also had a buffet of different desserts for their guests to enjoy as well, from cheesecake, to chocolate mouse cake, key lime pie, and strawberry shortcake.  YUM!


Favorite Wedding Dress
Nikki's dress fit her so perfectly and just looked absolutely stunning next to her dapper groom as well.  Her sister and mom put in some hard work buttoning all the buttons down the back, but it was so worth it.  The beautiful lace detailing and the champagne sash added just the right effect with her lovely yellow and white bouquet and color scheme.

Favorite Flowers - by Petal & Bean
Purple is my favorite color, so I'm a sucker for this color scheme.  With all of the vibrant purples and greens in this bouquet, Laura's flowers stood out beautifully next to her lovely white dress.  A gorgeous array of color and texture, this one was clearly my fave.

Favorite Wedding Cake
There was something about the clean lines and simple elegance of this cake that I really loved.  The combination of the silver monogram cake topper, with the beautiful blue ribbon, plus the punch of color from the fresh bright daisies made this my choice for favorite wedding cake of the year.

Favorite View - Breckenridge Ski Area
I love the views from the wedding deck at the Lodge & Spa at Breckenridge.  Perched up on the hill to the east of Breckenridge, it overlooks the town as well as the mountains and ski resort across the valley.  Top that off with the yellow aspens in fall and you've got a spectacular backdrop for any wedding.

Favorite Cake Topper
There are lots of choices for how to adorn your wedding cake and local couple Jackie and Bob chose two adorable figurines to represent themselves atop their cake.  The fluffy frosting on their cake looked like glistening fresh powder to perch this snowboarder groom and skier bride right on top.

Favorite Shoes
These hot little red numbers fit perfectly with the entire theme and style that Angela put together for her wedding.  Adorned with diamond accents and black feathers, these shoes definitely made a statement as they peaked out from under her beautiful white dress.

Favorite Pets in the Wedding
As a dog lover myself and someone who had her own little Jack Russel as our ring bearer, I loved that Alyssa and Lannon included their sweet pups in their wedding party.  They walked down the aisle like champs and loved being able to run around in the open field next to the wedding deck at Black Mountain Lodge for the rest of the night.

Favorite Flower Girl & Ring Bearer
It's always a show stopper when the cute flower girl and ring bearer lead the way for the bride to walk down the aisle.  But these two cuties upped the ante by walking in with a sign reading, "Uncle Mike, here comes your bride." Precious.  My other favorite part about this moment is seeing both of their proud Dad's back behind making sure to capture their kiddos grand entrance.

Favorite Father Daughter Entrance - On a Ski Lift
Paralee and her father made a truly grand entrance as they rode up the chair lift to arrive at A-Basin's Black Mountain Lodge.  With all of the guests watching, huge smiles were on both of their faces as they rode to the top.

Favorite Stop Traffic Photo Session
Taking to downtown Telluride for some pre-wedding photos, Brad & Jen literally stopped traffic with their wedding party to grab a great shot on Main Street.  With historic buildings and Black Bear Pass looming behind them, this wedding party looked amazing!

Favorite Ceremony with a View
Ten Mile Station is perched on the middle of the mountain and can only be accessed by snowboard or skis in the winter time.  But in the summer, it hosts the most amazing mountain top weddings with breathtaking views.  This shot really speaks for itself.

Favorite Town of Breckenridge Shot
Right in the heart of downtown Breck, the Blue River provides travelers and locals a like a wonderful spot to enjoy.  Located next to the River Walk Center, Jackie & Bob chose to do their first look photos right next to the river - or in this case standing on a huge rock, in the river.  Love it!

Favorite Venue Photo Op
With a quick walk up the hill, Laura and Mike's got some great shots with their wedding venue in the background.  There are so many great photo opportunities around this venue, there's no need to go anywhere else for photos.

Favorite Private Moment Captured
After their touching wedding ceremony, Alyssa & Lannon left their guests to enjoy cocktail hour while taking a quick ride on the chair lift.  I love these moments when couples finally take a breath and enjoy their time together.  And in this case, take in the lovely scenery around them.

Favorite Overall Shot
Nikki & Josh could not hide how in love they were from anyone, and this shot proves just that.  I love how Josh is nuzzling into Nikki's head while she just glows in the sunlight.  Ahhhhh.

And there you have it.  My favorite wedding moments from 2012.  I am so lucky to have the opportunity to witness such love and togetherness and be able to capture those moments in motion in my couple's wedding films.  It's an honor and a privilege to do this for a living and tell these amazing love stories.  Thanks to all of my 2012 couple's who asked me to be a part of their special day.

Friday, April 27, 2012

Let them eat cake...or pie, or cookies, or doughnuts...

It's not all about the cake anymore! Although choosing a beautiful wedding cake is still the choice of many brides and grooms for dessert time at their wedding, we saw many of our couples go for a variety of options for their guests in the form of a dessert table this year. Some chose just a small cake or even a big cake, for those that still wanted to partake in that classic wedding tradition, decorated with icing or fondant, and accented with flowers, feathers, fresh fruit or even berries and pine cones. Then couples added a few other fun treats to the mix as well for their festive dessert tables. We saw everything from mini cupcakes and cake pops in a variety of flavors, to chocolate covered strawberries, whoopie pies, cookies, mini doughnuts, and even homemade pies! I love the creativity couples are showing with this trend! What will you choose for dessert? Here are some of our favorite cakes and desserts from our weddings this past year - see if they inspire you!
We work with some amazing cake and dessert creators here in the mountains - ask us for recommendations and we'll get you in contact with them!

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Breckenridge Bridal Bash - June 1-3, 2012

Hosted by GoBreck.com

A weekend of events and information for anyone looking to plan their Breckenridge wedding. Tour venues, meet trusted local wedding professionals, and get lots of ideas for your unique event in the mountains. The registration fee is $25 for you and a guest and there are many lodging properties offering great deals for your weekend stay.

If you're considering having your wedding in the mountains, check out the website for more info and to register for this event - you don't want to miss it! www.breckenridgebridalbash.com

Monday, April 9, 2012

Dan & Carly's Wedding Highlight Video - The Lodge & Spa at Breckenridge

Dan & Carly met at a bike shop that Dan was working for at the time, which is so fitting seeing as they're both a lover of the mountains and the outdoors and the design of their wedding truly reflected that with a rustic Colorado and aspen theme throughout. They had a beautiful ceremony at the historic St. Mary Catholic Church in Breckenridge followed by an amazing reception up at the Lodge & Spa at Breckenridge. They mixed in a photo session on Boreas Pass Rd. (one of my favorite spots in Breck) and had a lovely pink sunset looking back towards the slopes to end the evening.



Ceremony: St. Mary's Catholic Church www.summitcatholic.org
Reception: The Lodge & Spa at Breckenridge www.thelodgeandspaatbreck.com
Wedding Planner: Bella Design & Planning www.gobella.com
Photographer: Studio Kiva www.studiokivawedding.com
Videographer: Elegant Productions www.elegantproductionscolorado.com
DJ: A Great Time DJ www.greatimedj.com
Florist: Bloomfield Florist
Cake: Sugar www.sugarbreck.com
Caterer: Harvest Catering www.harvest-catering.com
Live Music: Skanson String Trio
Rentals: Alpine Party Rental www.alpineparty.com
Lighting: Pink Monkey Solutions www.pinkmonkeysolutions.com
Hair: Roots www.rootshairbreck.com
Makeup: Blush www.blushskincare.net

www.elegantproductionscolorado.com

Music licensed through www.themusicbed.com

Friday, January 27, 2012

Ben & Aliya's Wedding at Blue Sky Breckenridge



Ben & Aliya put together a beautiful wedding at Blue Sky Breckenridge to share their love with one another. Shades of chocolate, wine, and rust orange gave this event an autumn harvest meets wine country feel. Aliya's gorgeous dress and unique birdcage veil really accented her style and personality. Combined with a beautiful day in the mountains of Breckenridge, this wedding was a truly memorable event.

Venue: Blue Sky Breckenridge
Photographer: Shutterchic Photography
Videographer: Elegant Productions
DJ: Mirage Entertainment
Cake: Sugar
Caterer: Harvest
Florist: Lisa Christopherson
Rentals: Colorado Tents & Events

Music licensed through www.themusicbed.com

Monday, January 23, 2012

Elegant Productions has won the Bride's Choice Awards 2012 for Videography

Weddings, Wedding Venues
2012 Bride's Choice Awards | Best Wedding Photographers, Wedding Dresses, Wedding Cakes, Wedding Florists, Wedding Planners


{Silverthorne,CO} – January 23, 2012 – WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding Marketplace, is excited to announce Elegant Productions has been selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2012 for Videography!

The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top local wedding vendors from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism within the wedding industry. While many industry awards are selected by the organization, Elegant Productions was selected based on its stellar reviews from past newlywed clients.

Elegant Productions is recognized as part of the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire local vendor community, comprised of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout the United States and Canada. The Bride’s Choice Award recognizes the best local wedding vendors across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on their overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

“WeddingWire is thrilled to honor the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “Since the launch of the Bride’s Choice Awards™ program four years ago, thousands of outstanding wedding professionals have been recognized by the bridal community for their supreme service and dedication to the wedding industry. It is with great pleasure that we congratulate Elegant Productions for their continued professionalism and commitment to enriching the wedding planning experience for engaged couples.”

We are happy to announce that Elegant Productions is one of the very best Videographers within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire. Thanks to their positive feedback we were able to receive the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ for 2012.

For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/elegant-productions-silverthorne/c19bf97c2878cdbc.html.

To learn more about the Bride's Choice Awards™, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.