From the Photographer – Natalie Beck Misty and Chris’s real Colorado wedding was a wonderful event in the middle of a pandemic. They adapted to all the difficulties and challenges that happened during their planning with such grace. Their wedding was a marvelous event with the most wonderful support of…
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Company: Practical Smokers BBQ Catering and more… Name: Bert Fraser When did you start your business? 2017 How did you start your business? I have been smoking foods for over 43 years. I love it. In 2010 I opened a BBQ supply store in GJ. I have always wanted to put my…
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Fall is here and as the cold weather approaches we can reflect on gorgeous summer evenings in the Grand Valley. We were excited to do this amazing summer styled shoot with some wonderful local wedding vendors from around Colorado’s Western Slope. The shoot was held at the beautiful AP Ranch…
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We now live in a day where these things are not as clear as they used to be…dowry’s are a thing of the past (and good riddance!) So how do you ask your family if they will/can pitch in for your Big Day? Some family’s plan for this and are…
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If you aren’t set on having a particular date, try to plan your wedding around events in the Grand Valley. You may want to avoid such times if all of your guests are local but it may be beneficial for those traveling from out of town to be able to…
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I think most of us love the idea of doing some sort of DIY at your own wedding. Of course the idea of DIY is to save money, but it will not save time. I have a simple little DIY craft that anyone can do as long as you have…
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Company: The Baker’s Boutique Cakes and Cupcakes Name: Callie Ash When did you start your business? 2013 How did you start your business? I went to culinary school to be a better cook for my family. I discovered that I had a talent for making gourmet desserts so I got a job as…
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Company: Colorado Wine Country Inn Name: Victoria Surroz When did you start your business? 2005 How did you start your business? The Tally family’s love of Colorado and Wine lead them to Palisade, Colorado, the heart of Colorado wine country. Once here, they realized their dream of opening a boutique style wine themed…
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Company: Decadence Gourmet Name: Lee Mathis When did you start your business? 2007 How did you start your business? I had gone back to college (after a … few years away..) and had just started at the Culinary Program at Colorado Mesa University (then Mesa State) and during the first two weeks, a…
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Since you began planning your wedding or event you probably never thought, “What if an international crisis happens and I have to postpone my wedding?” Well, that time has come, and while the world works through this issue you may be wondering what steps you should be taking. Here are…
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