Jitters Wedding and Events – Colorado Springs Wedding Planner and Coordinator

If you are having a winter white wedding, continue the theme with an elegant white menu.  A few ideas…

• ~ Grilled Pizza with Pears, Fresh Pecorino and Walnuts
• ~ Fresh Ricotta and Fava Bean Bruschetta
• ~ Carmelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tarts
• ~ Vichyssoise 
• ~ Warm Endive Salad with Parmesan and Hazelnuts
• ~ Pan Seared Scallops with Beurre Blanc Sauce
• ~ Roasted Chicken with Garlic Confit
• ~ Potato Gratin with Gruyere and Creme Fraiche
• ~ White Asparagas and Morel Saute
• ~Finish with a beautiful white wedding cake served with white chocolate truffles.

I found all of these recipes on Epicurious.  Ask your chef to prepare some of these or to create some dishes that you love.

Congrats to Samantha and Jeff who just got married in San Antonio.   Sam is my cousin, and I was thrilled to be invited to see her walk down the aisle!  For their fall wedding, Sam and Jeff wanted something very laid back and very Texan. They found the perfect spot at Cibolo Livery.  Check out the beer chairs for the ceremony!   At the reception, they treated us to Lone Star beer, country music and some seriously tasty bbq.  Oh, and did I mention they also had a mechanical bull?  Too fun y’all!

These adorable truffles are shaped like mountains- perfect for the couple who wants to add a Colorado touch to their wedding.  Love the names and flavors!  How about a Black Diamond with dark chocolate, tequila and a touch of salt or a Powder Day with white chocolate and amaretto?  Perfect for favors or as welcome gifts, Telluride Truffles come in packages of one, two, three or seven and can be customized for your event.

Have your heart set on the ultimate Colorado Springs wedding venue?  Better hurry as The Broadmoor is starting to fill up for next year.  Nestled at the foot of the Rockies, this distinguished luxury resort upholds a legacy of grand elegance, legendary service and world-renowned cuisine.  To reserve your wedding date (there are still a few spots open), be sure and contact Lindsey Wildman, catering manager, at (719) 577-5880 today.  Image by Cayton Photography.

If your wedding takes place during the holidays, consider having your favorite local bakery whip up some adorable gingerbread cookies. Decorated like a bride and groom, these festive favors could also double as place cards. 

Brooke and Dave just moved to Colorado and loved the outdoors.  For their wedding, we came up with an idea of rustic elegance -bringing some outdoor elements inside.  Nancy at Five Star Decor worked her magic, and she, along with her staff, transformed the tent with curly willow and tiny white lights.  Sri with Seralina Custom Floral added to the ambiance with striking willow centerpieces overflowing with apricot and coral roses, green hydrangea, red hypericum berries, ivory phlox and Brooke’s favorite, a few green apples.  Brienne and Cynthia with Cayton Photography captured these images. 

I just returned from the Association of Bridal Consultants‘ annual conference in Newport Beach.  While I was there, I got to preview some of the latest designs in flowers, cakes, stationery and linens.   Below are pictures I took of two rose and orchid centerpieces.  These were created by Lavender Hill - a floral design co. from Orange County.  I love how they covered the vases in petals giving them a ruffled effect.  I also like how they placed pink roses on the menus and in the coffee cups to continue the theme.