Thanksgiving Dinner Tips Thanksgiving is upon us and the smell of Turkey and all of your favorite sides will fill your home before you know it! In Aspen, Thanksgiving means the start of ski season and the World Cup. With less than two weeks until the big day, here are a few of the Bluebird Productions Girls’ favorite tips for planning a Thanksgiving Dinner that will allow you to ski, watch football or enjoy the time with your family in whatever way you see fit and not stress. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a few of our favorite Thanksgiving dinner …

Giving a toast at a wedding is a nerve-wracking thing.  There are so many things to think about while writing a speech for the happy couple, and no one wants to be remembered for giving a bad toast!  Here are some tips, we at Bluebird Productions, think will help you have a problem free, and memorable speech at the wedding. – Your toast should be a good mixture of humor and affection for the couple.  Sit down and get a clear outline, on paper or in your head, of what you want to say. – Keep it short and sweet, …

AspenWedding Featured on Style Me Pretty! We are very excited to have one of our Aspen weddings featured on Style Me Pretty. “We loved our Colorado wedding this morning so very much, that when Bluebird Productions sent over a snowy soiree they planned in Aspen, we had to make it a Rocky Mountain State kind of day on the LBB Blog. What you are about to see is not just a beautiful wedding, but is a snow-covered, magical-feeling, warm-ambiance soiree celebrating the love of two very special people. We’ve got it all in a beautiful gallery from James Christianson, so make sure to save a little time …

Congratulations, you just got engaged!  Now what do you do?  Its time to plan the wedding and can be a bit overwhelming at first.  There is so much to do, where do you start?  Don’t jump right into planning and booking things, take some time with your fiance to think about what you want.  Decide on the elements that are important to each of you, and figure out the mood you want to create.  How do you want your guests to remember your special day? Take time to look at wedding blogs, magazines, pinterest, and think about past weddings you have …

Your groomsmen are some of the most important people at your wedding: they are your closest friends and family.  So don’t hold back on the gift you give them.  Here are some great gift tips and ideas. Don’t feel like you need to stray from the classic “guy gifts” when looking for something for your groomsmen.  Gifts such as a great silver or leather flask, pocket knife, or money clip.  Alternatively, get them something they can wear during the wedding like matching silk ties or cufflinks. A great way to make it special and personalized is to get them something monogramed or …

Engagement rings have a great amount of significance in our society, and the meaning behind them stems back to the ancient Greek times.  They started as a simple iron hoop and the significance was the symbolism of the circle, meaning eternity, and the eternal love between two people.  The rings soon became more decadent and elaborately decorated and the Faith Ring evolved.  This ring was dominant in the irish culture and was representative of eternal love through the two hands holding the heart. In the 17th century rings took on a more neutral design and started incorporating different gem stones. …

Ever been to a wedding that started a half hour late, or ran into and unexpected glitch that threw off the rest of the timing of the event?   Not only can it affect your guests but the entire mood of the wedding. We have put together some tips you should think about for keeping a wedding running on time.  When does the wedding start? How will that effect the rest of the night? What do you need daylight for, when does the sun set? Hair and Make up, seating guests at the ceremony, or moving guests from the church …

The 4th of July is tomorrow and BBQs and Fireworks are two of the main events of the Holiday.  Since Colorado and a lot of Western states are under severe fire bans we cannot participate in some of the typical 4th of July traditions.  Here are some fun ideas for no grill recipes and fun activities to keep every one entertained during your 4th of July party. Not everyone has a gas grill and the use of charcoal has been prohibited, here are some great recipes the will give you the BBQ experience with out the grill.  Burger Blankets Ingredients: …

The Belmont Stakes are coming up this Saturday.  Its the third and final race of the Triple Crown and the stakes are high!  Each of the races in the Triple Crown has its own traditions and personality and this race is no different.  The race takes place on Long Island, NY and summer is here so why not throw a New York themed Belmont Stakes BBQ.  Make sure to start the party at least an hour before the race to allow people to socialize, eat, drink, and get their bets in before the race.  Drinks Belmont Breeze The Belmont Breeze …

Why eat your dessert when you could drink it! Here are some creative and unique dessert cocktails to make for your next party or event. The girls at Bluebird Productions love these. 1. Champagne Popsicle Cocktail      Ingredients:                Champagne                Box of fruit popsicles (strawberry and orange, or any flavor you like)                 Wine glasses        Directions:                   Put one Popsicle in each wine glass                 …