Tie it up! Ladies, please pass this post onto your favorite gentlemen out there. Recently we have been asked about good gifts for groomsmen. While there is always the option to give them another pair of cufflinks, a belt buckle or a flask, most of your guys will already have plenty of the above by the time your wedding rolls around. Most likely, all of your men will be wearing suit so why not give them matching ties? Whenever there is a formal occasion in the future, they can wear the tie you gave them and be reminded of your …

To Keep Your Maiden Name or Not? Excuse To Keep Your Maiden Name To change your last name or not to change is one of the big questions? “A simple name change initiated by a marriage or divorce can cost fewer than $100 if there are no licenses or passports to change. Depending on the state, though, change of name by court order, including changes to passport, licenses and miscellaneous document retrieval, with attorney or other professional fees can end up costing $500 or more. Changing your name can be expensive and is not a task to be taken lightly.” …

Chalkboard Craze We absolutely LOVE the use of chalkboards at events. Not only does it add a fun look and feel to your event, but it also eliminates all of the many pieces of paper flying around. As much as we adore amazing paper goods, when slate with paint can do the job for us, why not save a few trees and do something good for the environment! Here are just a few examples:        

Aspen Events: Aspen Food and Wine Classic   This past weekend really marked the start of event season in Aspen. Bluebird Productions put on our first of eight weddings in Aspen, CO. The wedding was beautiful and a huge success. This past weekend also brought Outside in Aspen to town with many fun events put on by Outside Magazine. Right now the Aspen Food and Wine Classic tents are all set up and town is a buzz with everyone preparing for the biggest event of the season! The Aspen Food and Wine Classic put on by Food & Wine Magazine, …

Tasty Tuesday: Appetizers On A Stick Great Finger Food   Summer event season is kicking into full swing here in Aspen/Snowmass. With a summer packed with great events, the big questions of what to feed your guests at events comes up. Most events are social events where guests will be mingling and moving around so serving a full meal is not an option. So, what appetizers will guests enjoy? We have found that event attendants enjoy lots of different options for finger food. Here are a few of our recommendations for your next event: We love food on a stick …

Who Doesn’t Love A Splash of Color! Who doesn’t love a splash (or two) of color at their wedding.  While uniformity tends to reign when it comes to choosing attire for the bridesmaids and groomsmen, why not add a splash of fun? Perhaps something unexpected? Colorful ties for the groomsmen? Different colored shoes for the bridesmaids? A pop of color underneath a muted dress? Dare I say different colored dresses for the bridesmaids? Look at the following and decide for yourself!     Love the boots!        

Wedding Wednesday: Guest Book Ideas   Many of our brides have been asking for or coming up with great ideas for guest books that are out of the box and not your traditional guest book. We loved these guest book ideas that we found or our brides found, that we thought we would share them with you. Typewriter Guest Book   With the vintage theme being very in right now, we love the idea of finding an old typewriter at a flea market or thrift shop for guests to type out their thoughts and wishes for the bride and groom. …