Professional Wedding Gown Alterations

I would like to welcome Patty Elliott's Fine Tailoring and Alterations as my new neighbor here at Wilderness Place! This is really turning into wedding central, with Shamane's Bake Shoppe, The Painted Primrose and now a wedding gown alteration expert. I love it. Brides, how convenient for you.

Please visit Patty's website which lists her years of credentials, phone number, address and all that important information. Patty really knows dresses!
www.pattyelliottsplace.com www.shamanesbakeshoppe.com www.paintedprimrose.com

photo courtesy www.buy-wedding-dress.com

The Million Dollar Shot

Yesterday I had a long conversation with a bride regarding photographers. My favorite photographers are those who pay attention to the detail shots. The little things, tender moment things. This photo is one of my very favorite. Wow. Did he capture the million dollar shot or what? Sit with your photographer and make a list of the shots you want. Don't go just for the posed portraits. How boring is that? Have him/her shoot details of your dress, your hair, your shoes, the appetizers, the wine. And please take shots of your bouquet! Don't forget that your photographer is an artist. Do let them create art!

Pastry Chef Shamane @ Shamane's Bake Shoppe

So, imagine this. I wake up last week only to find my new hubby eating our frozen wedding cake topper for breakfast. No, seriously. He actually thawed out the layer that we were supposed to eat for our one year anniversary! He said he couldn't wait another day. OMG! Our cake was created by Shamane of Shamane's Bake Shoppe. Now that's a compliment! Photo by Christina Kiffney Photography

Stunning Photos by Christina Kiffney Photography

There are so many wonderful photographers in Boulder. I am very lucky. After my weddings are done and over, I patiently wait for photos of my floral designs. I just received these from Christina Kiffney Photography. I am stunned! Do book her to photograph your wedding!!! www.christinakiffneyphotography.com

It's snowing, huge flakes, thinking spring..

Seriously? More snow here in Boulder. Ugh! Yes, as I write, it is snowing huge, fluffy flakes. Hard to think summer with conditions such as this! So I perused through wedding flower pics from last year. I came upon this yummy mix of roses and helebores. Soft, romantic. My dream bouquet. Well, it was my wedding bouquet and it was dreamy!

Yes, the ring bearer wears a bout.

Yesterday, during a bridal consultations, I was asked if the ring bearer needs to wear a boutonniere. Yes! Especially if he is donning a tuxedo. I love seeing the ring bearer smile as I pin a boutonniere on him that matches the big guys. This boutonniere is made of lavender freesia. Freesia has a lovely sweet scent and holds up nicely. Photo by Joanna Pinneo.