Book :: Colin Cowie Chic

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Vendor Profile :: Caterer - Footers Catering

Vendor Friday - let's talk about food! I'm a foodie, I love trying little tidbits of tasty food. Footers Catering likes to create little tidbits of tasty food! We are a match made in Heaven!

Footers Catering provided the wonderful food at Bella Fiori's open house in October 2008. Lindsey created a mouthwatering menu for the party, we received so many compliments!
Here are some photos of our display table:


If you are looking for amazing food for your next event, I would suggest contacting Footers Catering:
303-762-1410
Footers Website

Meeting with your wedding florist

Information you need when meeting your wedding florist :
It is best to have a list of what you will need already prepared for your florist.

Personal Flowers:
Bridal bouquet; the style that you prefer, colors of flowers and ribbon.
Number of bridesmaids & junior bridesmaids; style that you prefer, colors of flowers and ribbon.
Number of flower girls; will they carry a basket, drop petals, carry a pomander, wear a halo?

Number of corsages needed for mothers, grandmothers, aunts, readers, gift book, important female family members, etc. Will they wear a pin-on, wristlet or carry a tussy-mussy? What colors for the flowers and the ribbon.
Number of boutonnieres for groom, groomsmen, fathers, ushers, grandfathers, ring-bearers, minister, etc. Which flowers would you like to use?

What would you like for your ceremony?
Altar arrangements or an arch to decorate the front
Petals for the aisle
Decor for the unity candle
Pew decorations. The style for these and how many you will need. You can decorate every row, every other row or every third row. Also, you can just get enough pew decorations to mark the parents' rows.

What would you like for the reception?
How many guests tables will you have?
What type of centerpieces are you envisioning? Elevated or low & lush arrangements, floating flowers, floating candles, pillar candles? Scattered rose petals always add great texture to the table and looks great around a grouping of pillar candles.
Cake flowers? Would you like flowers to decorate the cake? How about flowers or petals on the table surrounding the cake?
Sign-in table. Would you like to match the centerpieces or do something a bit different?
Will you have cocktail tables? If so, either a cluster of votive candles or one vase with a floating flower will work great.
Buffet decor. Be sure to speak with your caterer first and see if ordering a floral arrangement will work out well with the buffet they are designing.
Will the wedding party sit at a head table? Would you like to decorate the front of the head table? Quite often we suggest working the bridal/bridesmaids bouquets into the decor on the head table. Candles work great, too.

Be sure to ask your floral designer how much they will charge for set-up and delivery. And, don't forget about added sales-tax. You may also need to inquire about the pick up of rentals after the wedding ceremony and reception end. Also, ask how they book dates, do you need to pay a deposit and how much is it? When is your final balance due? Does the florist have a contract for you to sign?
A few things to consider before your consultation... what are your favorite flowers and fragrances? Have you selected a color scheme? Pictures from magazines of flowers and arrangements that you like can be helpful.

Flower Inspiration :: Green Cymbidium Orchids

I've been asked which flower is my favorite, honestly I don't have just one favorite .. and impossible decision. "One" of my favorites is the green cymbidium orchid. Such a beautiful flower. The green cymbidium orchid has been quiet popular the past few wedding seasons. We often seen them used in bridal bouquets, as a hair flower, corsages and centerpieces.
Here a few pieces we've designed with green cymbidium orchids:
A corsage & boutonniere:


Cake flowers:



Centerpieces:

Favorite Websites :: Best Wedding Blogs

Here's one of my favorite websites to track blogs:

Best Wedding Blogs

Book :: Colin Cowie's Extraordinary Weddings

I admit it, I LOVE books! I especially love books that focus on event flowers and decor.
Check out this one by Colin Cowie:

Vendor Profile :: DJ - Jeff Donovan

Hello Vendor Friday!

Need a cool DJ for your wedding or event? I'd highly suggest you give Jeff Donovan a call at 303.885.6657 or click here to see his website:
DJ On Demand

Jeff provided the music for Bella Fiori's vendor party in October 2008. I gave Jeff freedom with the music and he surprised me with a wonderful selection of music - every song had either the word roses or flowers in the title. :)

A Message from Jeff…

I love and live for music. And I love helping celebrate the special events in people’s lives, whether they are getting married, recognizing anniversaries, treating valued employees to a special event, or raising funds for a worthwhile cause.

Since 1997, I have been serving metro Denver and the I-70 corridor with the music and entertainment they need to make events a success. In creating custom-tailored musical entertainment for hundreds of weddings, corporate and private parties, I’ve developed the strengths you can depend on. When you hire me, you get solid experience, an understanding of what makes an event successful and a good reputation.