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Breckenridge Wedding Planner: DIY Hanging Mason Jar Wedding Lanterns

Posted by on June 18th, 2015

picture of a DIY wedding lantern

Wedding lanterns bring glowing ambiance to your venue. What’s great about them is they are perfect for both indoor and outdoor weddings. Whether you hang them along the aisle, on the ceiling or make them your centerpiece, they have that charismatic effect the guests can’t resist. Today, we are going to make simple yet elegant mason jar lanterns that give a sophisticated vibe to your big day.

You Need:

1.  Mason jar

2.  Electrical wire

3.  Pliers

4.  Wire Cutter

 

First, grab about 13-inches of electrical wire. Using knife or cutter, slice the plastic coating to get the copper wire. Copper wire is one of the important materials for this project. You can also directly buy copper wire from the local store to save you from this task.

picture of DIY lanterns

Now, you have a shining copper wire. Grab pliers and at one end of the copper wire, you will make a loop. Hold the one end and twist it around until it looks like a pea shape. Wrap the copper wire around the neck of the jar. Then, hold it halfway around and bend the wire. About 1/2 inch from the bend, cut the wire using wire cutter. This will give you enough space to twist the wire. Get the pliers and do on this other end what you did with the last one. Just make this one a little bigger and make the two loops face each other.

picture of DIY lanterns

You are going to do the same with the other piece. Make one loop at other end. Give a little space as you will insert this loop with the other piece. Hook the two loops and use pliers to close back up around the loop. Again, measure the copper wire around the jar’s neck and cut the excess. Make another loop in another end. Hook it with the other piece. Secure the loops tightly so you still have your lantern in one piece at the end of the day.

picture of DIY mason jar lanterns

Next, we will work on the handle. Get another 13-inch copper wire. Create a loop at other end but keep it open and hook it with the horizontal loop. Use pliers to close it. Pull the wire to straight it out before you bend it. Create loop at one end, hook it and secure it. Stretch the wire a bit to give it a nice curve for a perfect handle.

picture of a DIY mason jar lantern

And that’s it! You are done! An adorable and simple DIY hanging mason jar lanternfor one-of-a-kind wedding. Moreover, you can place candles or LED lights that serve as substitute to light at night.

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Colorado Wedding Planner: How to change your last name after you’re married

Posted by on May 16th, 2015

If you’re not sure about the process required to change your last name after you’ve gotten married, don’t feel bad. Only those who have actually gone through the process do know, and everyone has to start somewhere. Below, we offer you the step-by-step process required for changing your last name after you’ve gotten married.

picture of a marriage certificate

Step 1: Get a Copy of Your Marriage License

If you’ve just recently gotten married, chances are you have a copy of your marriage license on hand. You’re going to need this to show proof that you’ve gotten married in order to change your last name.

Step 2: Start with Your Social Security Card

You’re going to want to start by changing your name on your social security card, which will help you in changing your name on everything else. Visit the Social Security Administration’s website and fill out an application for a name change. You will use your marriage license in combination with the application to prove that you have gotten married.

Step 3: The Department of Motor Vehicles

Once you receive your new social security card, you can take it (along with your marriage license) to the Department of Motor Vehicles and get your name formally changed on your driver’s license or your ID.

Step 4: Financial Accounts

You’re going to want to visit your bank pretty quickly after you receive that new identification with your new name. Your name must match on your ID and your bank accounts in order to access your money, so take your new ID or driver’s license, your new social security card and your marriage license to your bank. Ask them about the process of changing your name on your accounts and get that taken care of.

Step 5: Changing Your Name Everywhere Else

Once you’ve taken care of the first 4 steps, which are the main steps, the rest is fairly easy. You will have all the new identification proof you need to change your name everywhere else. Make sure you consider changing your name to your preferred pharmacy, your doctor’s office, your school or work, your local post office, and any other institution which requires your name in order for you to do business or take care of important necessities.

It’s that easy – although the process usually takes a few weeks, you can get started on it early by filling out an application through the Social Security Administration before you leave for your honeymoon.

 

 

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Breckenridge Wedding Planner: Summer Brides-Here’s Where You Should Be on Your Wedding To Do List

Posted by on May 13th, 2015

Whenever girl first uttered that planning a wedding was like having a second job, sister got it right. The process is exhilarating and exciting but time-consuming for sure. Wedding Checklists abound, but keeping on top of yours can be hard when you’re dealing with other stuff like, you know, having a well-rounded life that involves hanging with friends and doing things other than obsessing over floral arrangements.

picture of a bride

To help, we’re breaking it down with the ultimate cheat sheet. Summer brides, see what you should be doing right about now.

If you’re getting married in June
—Touch base with all your vendors to make sure you’re on the same page. Share inspiration photos or a shot list with your photographer; go over must-play songs with the band or DJ.
—Submit information for newspaper announcements.
—If you’re going to be making any crafty, DIY items, get the majority of them glued, glittered, and finished now.

If you’re getting married in July
—Finalize your menu, the order of your ceremony, and readings you’re doing. Decide who you’d like to ask for the latter and see if they’re up to be a part of your big day.
—Send a first draft of your day-of schedule to the vendors.
—Order programs and menus. If you’ll be creating and printing them yourself, purchase the paper you need and find a local print shop that can handle the job.
—Purchase wedding bands.
—Schedule a wedding dress fitting (likely your second). Decide what sort of undergarments you want to wear and purchase them.

If you’re getting married in August
—Decide on and book locations for a rehearsal dinner and the rehearsal.
—Start the music conversation: What would you guys like as a first-dance song? Any crowd-favorites you definitely want played? Things you do not want to hear?
—Do hair and makeup tests to find the right person for the big day.

Most importantly remember to BREATHE and enjoy the process!

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Winter Engagement Photography: Kim & Drew

Posted by on May 4th, 2015

Kim and Drew are such a fun couple. How do I know this? Well, Drew is the brother of one of my close friends. She is also one of our fabulous wedding planners! It is our pleasure to help their dreams come true for their wedding this summer at Ten Mile Station in Breckenridge, Colorado. So excited for the summer! <3

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Colorado Wedding Planner: Julie and Ryan’s Winter Wedding

Posted by on April 9th, 2015

As a destination event planner I am always excited to meet a bride that embraces the winter wonderland that is Breckenridge, Colorado.  Julie and Ryan got married at an on mountain resort in Breckenridge last December.  The bride’s vision was “a Colorado ski vacation wrapped around a wedding.”  Mission accomplished!  Thank you Trystan Photography for capturing the magic!

picture of a bride and groom in front of a Christmas tree in Breckenridge, Colordo

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picture of a groom kissing his bride in the snow

Picture of a bride looking out at the Rocky Mountains

picture of a bride and groom under a starry winter sky

picture of a bride on a balcony in Breckenridge, Colorado

picture of a bride and groom in the snow

picture of a wedding bouquet made of broaches

picture of a bride under dramatic lighting

picture of a winter bride in the snow

picture of a groom sitting quietly

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