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Checklist from www.theperfectweddingguide.com

12 or More Months Before Determine potential dates and times for

your wedding. Decide on the size, formality and setting of

your wedding. Create a wedding and engagement budget. Reserve the locations for your wedding and

reception.See page 18 - Windsor Parks & Rec

Meet with and book your wedding offi ciant or clergy.

Choose your wedding party and confi rm the participants.

Choose your wedding rings. Draw up an initial guest list. Organize your engagement party. Begin new weight loss plan

See page 10 - CBP Spine

9–12 Months Before Order your wedding dress and attendants’

attire.See page 6 - Blushing Bride

Book your photographer and videographer.See page 16 - Krys Reeves Photography

Reserve a caterer. Arrange for decor, chair covers and linens. Book your live entertainment or DJ.

Reserve your fl orist.See page 8 - Li’l Flower Shop

Order your wedding cake. Reserve any rental items from the rental

company. Register your gift choices at your favorite

stores. Plan your honeymoon.

See page 22 - Vacations in Paradise

6–9 Months Before Decide on your menu. Reserve the musicians and soloist for your

ceremony. Reserve your limousine service. Order your invitations and any other

stationery. Order wedding favors for your guests. Choose outfi ts for mother of the bride and

mother of the groom. Check marriage licence requirement

3–6 Months Before Finalize your guest list. Choose the reader for your ceremony. Finalize your order with the fl orist. Reserve the men’s wedding attire. Make an appointment with your hairdresser

See page 1� - Pure Medi Spa

Reserve your fl orist.

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2 Months Before Mail the invitations. Decide on your wedding vows or compose

your own. Finalize the reception menus. Confirm the wedding details with the

musicians and clergy or officiant. Have the programs printed. Purchase gifts for parents and attendants. Make appointments for nails and make-up. Schedule final dress fitting.

1 Month Before Apply for a marriage licence. Plan the rehearsal dinner. Meet with photographer and videographer. Start Tanning

See page 12 - Pacific Tans Laser hair removal

See page 20 - Vogue Laser

2 Weeks Before Have a party for the attendants. Draft the speeches. Finalize reception details. Call any guests who have not replied. Meet with your hairdresser and make-up

artist for consultation. Deliver song lists to musicians or playlists

to disc jockey. Confirm honeymoon reservations.

1 Week Before Finalize seating plan. Determine the order for the procession. Have your rehearsal. Confirm accommodation reservations. Pick up the attire for the groomsmen. Confirm the final numbers with the caterer. Confirm details with the limousine company. Deliver your marriage licence to the

officiant. Draw up a seating arrangement for the

reception and write out the place cards. Choose someone to hand out the

bombonieres or wedding favours. Choose someone to return any rented items

after the wedding. Write any checks required for the wedding

day. Pack for your honeymoon

On the Day Give the wedding bands to the best man. Give the best man any checks that need to

be given out that day. Present the attendants and parents with

their gifts. Relax and enjoy your special day!

After the Wedding Make a gift list and send out your thank-you

notes. Send thank-you letters to suppliers and

attendants. Arrange for cleaning and preservation of

your gown.

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6Wedding Apparel

Blushing Bride

8Flowers

Li’l Flower Shop

10Your Last DietCBP Spine

12Tanning

Pacific Tans

14Salon & Spa

Pure Medi Spa

16Photographer

Krys Reeves Photography

18Reception Location

Windsor Parks & Rec

20Laser Hair Removal

Vogue Laser

22Honeymoon

Vacations in Paradise

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Stomach aches, headaches, sleep problems, poor concentration, moodi-ness, irritability, racing thoughts...Getting married is supposed to be a happy time, right? So why are so many brides-to-be completely stressed out?

Having to take care of endless details, manage vendors, handle family demands and meet the emotional needs of the groom - and fitting it all into an already busy schedule - can turn any sweet-natured woman into either a blubbering mess or the dreaded bridezilla.

Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be that way. Wedding consultants and planning experts agree that there are some ways to manage the stress and make the planning process more enjoyable for everyone involved.

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expect stress. if you accept the fact that this is a

stressful time, you can let go of guilt about it and take some precautionary measures to deal with it. Talk with your fiancé and a close friend about helping you chill out when things get too tense. Come up with a non-judgmental code word they can say to let you know it’s time for a break. When you hear the code word, stop, take a deep breath and then set the planning aside for a while and do something non-wedding related.

Be realistic.

A lot of brides set their expectations so high that they drive themselves (and everyone around them) crazy trying to meet them. But unless you have un-limited access to money, you’re going to have to adjust some of your plans. There are a lot of resources (Web sites, books, magazines, friends) that can help you pull off a lovely wedding on whatever budget you have.

Don’t try to please everyone.

it’s just not possible. nor is it rea-sonable to try. The wedding is about the bride and groom. you two need to decide what is meaningful to you and what will express who you are. if his mother wants Cousin Jennie to play her bagpipe as you march down the aisle and you don’t care for the idea, it’s ok to say no. Come up with a polite response such as, “Thanks for your suggestion, but we’re going in a differ-ent direction with the plans.” Feelings may get bruised, but ultimately it’s your day and it only has to please you and your fiancé.

Delegate, delegate, delegate.

no matter how capable you are, no matter how nifty your organizer is, you can’t do everything by yourself. nor should you, so stop feeling guilty. it’s ok to ask friends, family and the groom for help - as long as you do it nicely. Some churches or reception halls have a wedding coordinator available to help with details. They’ve done this hundreds of times - you haven’t. Use them!

Take care of yourself.

it’s always important to eat right, get enough sleep and exercise, but it’s especially important during times of stress. you’ll feel more energized, you’ll be able to think more clearly and make better decisions. Besides, who wants to see a bride with dark circles under her eyes drag herself down the aisle?

Keep things in perspective.

The most important thing to remem-ber is that the wedding is only a one-day event. it’s just a party to celebrate the beginning of a life together. Too many brides feel enormous pressure to make the wedding perfect and they forget about building a solid marriage. Don’t lose yourself in the details of this one day. you have a lifetime of new memories to create, this is only one of them.


QHow will your business create the

perfect wedding experience?

Our sales consultants are experienced in the fashion industry, and love help-ing brides-to-be fi nd the perfect dress. We are committed to assisting each bride with every step, from helping with the perfect dress and fi nding attendant attire to compliment, to selecting invitations that refl ect the style of the wedding.

QWhat special wedding deals do you

offer?

Blusing Bride offers a $99 sale rack; 15% off bridesmaid dresses for brides that purchase a gown from us; a FRee grooms tux with 5 paid rentals; buy 2 get 1 FRee on accessories; and 10% off any purchase paid for by cash or check.

QHow is your business different from

others like it?

We are a small boutique shop that of-fers a personalized experience with many conveniences (wedding gowns,

bridesmaid, fl ower girls, tuxes, and invitations all under one roof) and top brands that are typically only found in larger stores.

QWhat’s your favorite part about your business?

Selecting new inventory for the com-ing bridal season... it’s always fun to see what the designers have com-ing out! And the total happiness on a bride’s face when she has found the perfect dress.

QWhat should people expect when they walk through your doors?

An incredible selection of top styles from leading bridal manufacturers in both wedding gowns and wedding attire. We are also proud to offer individualized attention to each bride without sales pressure, and the free-dom to browse our inventory... many brides enjoy being able to look at and pick the dresses they want to try, which i’m told they aren’t always able to do at other shops.

Blushing Bride424 Main St.

(970) 686-9709

Answers by Danielle Banfi eldWedding Apparel

Blushing Bride is a full-service bridal salon offering a wide range of services, which include Wedding Gowns, Bridesmaid

Dresses, Flower Girl and First Communion Dresses, Prom and Pagent Gowns,

Accessories, Tuxedos, and Invitations.

At Blushing Bride we strive to exceed every girl’s expectations by providing

the latest fashion in Bridal, Prom, and Eveningwear, while offering a relaxed and

fun shopping experience with honest, friendly customer service.

424 Main Street, Windsor, CO970-686-9709

www.blushingbridecolorado.com


QHow will your business create the

perfect wedding experience?

We create the perfect wedding experi-ence by helping the bride create the vision of her perfect day by adding the fi nishing touches with our fl oral art designs.

QWhat special wedding deals do you

offer?

All of our weddings are custom de-signed to our bride’s specifi c ideas. We give complimentary toss bouquets to every bride and we do provide some rental items.

QHow is your business different from

others like it?

We use only premium quality prod-ucts. We also have outstanding service and provide unique fl oral art designs for every bride.


Making people smile!


every person can expect to get something unique. everybody here is friendly and we provide a quality product and service.

Li’l Flower Shop417 Main St.

(970) 686-2400

Answers by Peggy LippsFlowers

Li’L FLower Shop417 Main Street, Windsor (970) 686-2400www.lilflowershop.com

Unique and Stunning Bridal BouquetsMagnificent Floral Cake DecorationsBreathtaking Wedding Ceremony FlowersSpectacular Centerpieces


QHow will your business create the perfect wedding experience?

All brides and grooms want to look their best on their special day. Our program is geared to losing body fat. every patient loses 3-7 lbs of body fat per week. With a wedding they usually don’t have a lot of time to lose weight. They have a year to six months depending, so it is perfect for those people who don’t have a lot of time to lose weight. They look better and they feel phenomenal. On their wedding day they should not only look great but they should also feel great.

QWhat special wedding deals do you offer?

For brides and grooms to be you can receive $100 off of your $200 start up fee when you mention seeing this article.

QHow is your business different from others like it?

Other weight loss programs are geared to people losing weight, but don’t have the main focal point of losing body fat. When you are eliminating the loose part of your body (body fat) it is a huge difference. People have tried so many things and are wondering what will work? Patients do a urine analysis every night to show they are in fat burning mode. if it doesn’t show that they have cheated. So it is pretty bullet proof. We love it because there is an ex-

treme accountability. if their mission is to look and feel their best they are going to get it and they are going to guarantee they are on the road to success.


Watching people shrink in front of me and seeing people who have been removed off of their drugs (heart medication etc.). When you get rid of body fat that stores toxins you feel better. And people telling me how wonderful they fell. it is easy for brides to feel fatigued but with this program you get twice as much energy. When you use body fat for fuel you get double the energy load so they feel energized.


One thing that we have prided ourselves on is exceptional service. We go above and beyond on a daily basis for our patients. We have an incredible coaching team. Pa-tients are constantly guided day in and day out. every time we ask patients to fi ll out surveys they comment on the friendliness. We are trying to impact their lives to the fullest. They see that we are trying to cater to their needs. We are all about results so that is pretty amazing to tell a patient this is where we are going to take you. They get to see themselves get those results in the end and get to their goal.

CBP Spine Center1180 Main St, Suite 7

970-686-9117

Answers by Dr. SandyYour Last Diet



Having color in your skin gives you confi dence. it’s one less thing to worry about when you walk down the aisle.


We are offering a new package to wedding couples, a one month unlim-ited package which gives you access to all our beds for 30 days for $100.00. This is $30 off the normal price for that package for two people.


Our bulbs are always changed when needed and the beds are regularly maintenanced. All of our employees are trained to answer any questions or fi nd out the answer if they do not know it. Our standard of cleanliness is ex-tremely high and we pride ourselves on keeping it that way. Our prices are very competitive in our area and we will match competitor coupons. We do our best to make this process as easy

and relaxing as possible so that you can focus on other things that need your attention.


The best part of our business is our staff. Many friendships are made and maintained through the salon, its so much fun having customers come back and visit and tell us all about their weddings and other important events in their lives. We are always so honored to be a part of such momen-tous occasions.


A clean, bright, friendly and relaxed atmosphere where you can leave all your stresses at the door!

Pacifi c Tan1399 Water Valley Parkway

(970) 686-7750

Answers by Krystal ReevesTanning

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We have a very highly trained staff and we’ve already done a lot of wed-dings. We are situated on the lake so we can do outdoor pictures right outside the salon.


We have many different wedding packages. To see all package options visit www.puremedispa-watervalley.com.


A lot of it is just the setting. We like to call ourselves the boutique spa. When you come in here you feel like family.


My girls, my staff, they are the best. i love my girls they are truly profes-sionals but they are also girls i call my friends.


Warm, happy faces; smiles and people that will go overboard. We try to cap-ture people at the door and slow down their world a little bit.

Pure Salon1601 Pelican Lakes Point #101

970-686-7394

Answers by Amber DenzelSalon &Spa

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Pure Medi Spa & Salon1601 Pelican Lakes Point, Ste 101

Windsor, CO 80550

970.686.7394puremedispa-watervalley.com

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Krys reeves Photography220 Rock Bridge Dr

970-217-1946

Answers by Krystal ReevesPhotography

Q How will your business create the perfect wedding experience?

i specialize in shooting small intimate local and destination weddings. This way, i can get to know you, know your guests, and capture the real essence of you and your relationships with the people around you. This way i can customize my style to fi t your needs.

Q What special wedding deals do you offer?

For brides and families who want quality photography but aren’t sure about the price, i am willing to work with you, setting up payment plans, to take the burden of big deposits off your shoulders.

Q How is your business different from others like it?

i have a specialty and i stick to it and i have been involved in the wedding industry for many years and can help you with many aspects of your day other than photography ... especially when it comes to travel and destina-tion weddings!


i get to do what i love for a living, can anyone ever ask for anything more?


you will see my personality and my artistic tastes refl ected in my sur-roundings. no pressure, just relaxed appreciation for being considered to represent in photos one of the biggest milestones in your life.

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970.217.1946



We have a facility scheduler to help the bride and groom create their most memorable event. We mostly do receptions and provide a variety of options for a custom layout to create a one of a kind memorable event.


We offer four or eight hour packages. These packages include the room rental, a two hour window for decora-tions, table and chairs, centerpiece for every table, the use of our sound system, commercial kitchen use for a licensed caterer of their choice, linens, glass wear, china and fl at wear. For the evergreen room, which seats 200, the cost is $640 plus $3 per set-ting for eight hours and $320 plus $3 per setting for four hours. For the Gymnasium, which seats 500, the cost is $1,175 plus $3 per setting for eight hours and $550 plus $3 per setting for four hours.


Windsor is perfectly located in the heart of northern Colorado and is cen-trally located for anyone in Colorado.


i enjoy being able to see the event through so everything goes exactly how the couple wants it to for their special day.


They will be greeted by our faculty scheduling coordinator who is ex-tremely helpful. Whether the couple needs a fl orist or a caterer she will answer any of their questions.

Windsor recreation Center250 11th Street

970-674-3500

Answers by Brenda TroianoWedding Receptions

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located in the heart of Northern Colorado, the

Windsor Community recreation Center offers you

a variety of options to custom create your perfect event. We can accommodate a

large extravaganza as well as smaller intimate gatherings.smaller intimate gatherings.

The Windsor Community Recreation Center looks

forward to celebrating with you on your special day!

250 N. 11th Street • 674-3500www.windsorgov.com



We have a lot of amenities to offer to brides. everything from teeth whiten-ing to airbrush makeup, facials, hair removal and more. We also do private parties for the bridal party when they are getting ready. We can serve break-fast or champagne and strawberries, whatever the client wants. We can also do onsite bridal parties, so we are able to go to the chapel or wherever they need.


We have some wedding packages on our Web site, Voguelaserclinic.com. On the Web site under the packages section there is the “i do custom bride and bridal party packages”. There are several different options for the bride and bridal party.


We are small so we are not a corporate type company. We take a lot of time with our clients. We really try to go above and beyond and make them feel

like it is their special day. We try to accommodate and cater to what the bride needs that day.


Making clients happy. i enjoy seeing our clients walk out thrilled, happy and confi dent, and especially on their wedding day.


People should expect top service. We strive 100 percent to make them feel as special as we can.

Vogue Laser Clinic1625 Fox Trail Dr, Suite 260

593-3009

Answers by Stacy DoverLaser Treatments

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(970) 593-30091625 Foxtrail Dr. Ste 260At Centerra in Loveland(Just west of I-25 at HWY 34)

voguelaserclinic.com

Here at Vogue, we truly enjoy making each individual that walks through our door feel special.Your wed-ding day is definitelyone of those days. Vogue has many packages to choose from, or you can customize one to fit your needs.



The ability to meet face to face with the bride and groom, getting to know both of them and what they’re looking for in their honeymoon experience. We make sure they have a seamless honeymoon.


We have negotiated rates ensuring they will fi nd the best value. There are a lot of hidden costs people don’t know about, we don’t have any hidden costs.


experience. We have sent thousands of honeymooners on trips and never heard one complaint. We’ve been here for years and know the ins and outs of the business.


Happy customers. it’s very fulfi lling to be part of it (a wedding) and it’s

very rewarding. We encourage the brides to just let us be there for them, we are here for the brides.


The fi rst thing is they should feel com-fortable and immediate trust. We’re here to make them happy and we take great pride in that.

Vacations in Paradise509 Main Street(970) 686 - 0886

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