Saturday’s Obsession! We ADORE Saturdays in the Summer and Fall in Aspen. Saturdays mean two things for us: Weddings and time to hit up the Aspen Farmers Market. When we can combine the two, we are even happier! When we first go to the Farmer’s market, the smell of Aspen Kettle Corn fills the air and we grab a bag to snack on as we shop and peruse. What better way to end a wedding than with another bag of Aspen Kettle Corn! Why not give your guests a little taste of Aspen as they leave the dance floor and head …

Aspen Mt. Wedding & Maroon Bells Picnic We had a great weekend full of events for Liz and Elliot’s wedding weekend. The weekend entailed yoga, hiking, golf and biking to the Maroon Bells for a beautiful picnic. The picnic was full of wildflowers, cheese, fruit, salad, nuts, and many other snacks. Here are a few of the photos that we wanted to share with you:      

Festive Friday at the Bells Chelsea and I are headed up to the Maroon Bells today to help our clients with a pre-wedding picnic at the base of the Maroon Bells. Can you think of anything more beautiful or classic Aspen? The car is loaded to the brim with chicken salad, spinach salad (fresh from my garden!), orzo salad,  green bean salad, a cheese, grape and salumi plate that will make your mouth water and a few secret sweets to help fuel our guests this afternoon. We’ll let you know how it goes!  

Best Aspen Restaurants to Host a Private Dinner Party or Rehearsal Dinner Our Favorite Places to Enjoy a Dinner Gathering Lots of restaurants come and go but there are some that have been here for the long haul and are the best places to rent out and host a private dinner party. Since they have been in Aspen for years, the staff is extremely knowledgeable, the restaurant is very well versed in hosting large formal or unformal events and you can trust that your event will go off without a hitch.  Here is a list of Bluebird Productions favorite places …

What to do about your wedding and your man!   Are you having a tough time getting your man engaged with your wedding plans? We believe most men feel that their end of planning is done after they choose the perfect ring and plan the proposal. Alas, most women would like more assistance. Here are a few tips to get your man to pitch in in the months to come. First, realize that most men will not want to help with flowers, decor or picking out invitations. We’ve surveyed our men and they are most excited about the following: 1) …

Feeling Fair? Enjoy a Fair Trade Certified Cocktail Sunscreen – check, swimsuit – check, towel – check. Now all you need is a cocktail to cool down at your summer events. Why not be fair to the environment and the businesses that produce your beverage ingredients with a Fair Trade Cocktail? “By purchasing Fair Trade Certified ingredients for your summer parties, BBQs and picnics, you are supporting a system of trade that empowers farmers and workers around the world to build a better future. Your dollar has the power to send kids to school, help a farm convert to organic …

Peaches and Fizz It’s five o’clock somewhere and time to celebrate with something sparkly and yummy! When hosting an event, a specialty cocktail is a fun touch and sets a festive tone to the evening. Peach season is headed our way and the two girls at Bluebird Productions cannot wait for it to arrive. Many do not know that Peaches from Colorado rival those in Georgia (Our growing season may be short but it is certainly sweet!!). Why not mix the best of Colorado with the best of Italy and make a Peach Bellini that your guests will rave about. …

Things to do on the 4th of July in Aspen We love the Old Fashioned 4th of July events in Aspen, Colo. and it is one of the busiest times of the whole summer. The 4th of July in Aspen means: Picnics: Aspen Music Festival Bring a picnic and lounge on the lawn of the Benedict Music Tent and listen to the world renowned symphony orchestra. Preview the 2011 Highlights Running: Boogie’s Buddy 5 Mile Race Join your friends and family in this fun 5 mile race to benefit the Buddy Program Enjoying the Theatre: Theatre Aspen in the park …