Weddings are the most joyous as well as the most emotional moment in one’s life. People all over the world, take it as another opportunity to add happiness in their lives, moreover, it’s a moment of lifetime, and it is said to the beginning of a new life altogether. Marriage is said to be the bonding of two souls into one, it is the purest form of relation one shares with his life partner after his mother. Matrimony in different countries is witnessed through different cultures and customs according to their religious practices and norms.

Especially, marriages in India are observed with great respect and believe. The people of India, have great trust in the ritual called marriage, they take it as the bonding for seven lives or birth. Here, rituals, customs, religion, prayers, principles, God, believe, temples, are given more importance than any other thing. The rituals observed in Indian marriages vary according to the area, religion, language and the community. India is a land of unity in diversity and the different types of marriages practiced in the country proves the grandness in the culture the country has.

The scale, at which the Indian marriages are celebrated, corresponds to the seriousness and importance of the marriages in the Indian system. Here, it’s obligatory for women to get married and lead her life, being the responsibility of her husband. The women are considered as the Greh Laxmi, and are supposed to bring positive vibes in the house; they are in many religions also given the stature of Goddess. India has around 21 languages except Hindi, 28 states, ‘n’ number of religions and further infinite number of caste, each caste having different rituals for performing marriage ceremonies. This is the vastness of the types of marriages celebrated in India.

Each religion be it Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Jain, Christian, or any other celebrate the marriage with great pop and gaiety. The shopping, preparations, functions, ceremonies, form an important part of the marriages. Shopping for the bride, groom, relatives, and friends is a tiring job, which acquires a lot of time and energy, but is still enjoying and interesting. One gets to explore the latest fashion trends in terms of clothes, jewellery, house holds, home- interiors, infrastructure, etc. which is quite a different experience if the person is involved in all the marriage preparations. Food for the marriage is the most important part, it is a very delicate part of the marriage, as food is something, which is remembered over the ages, especially Indian food being popular all over the world for its tastes.

The functions of the marriage start few days before the actual marriage ceremony, with a common culture of engagement, in which the Indian bride and groom exchanges rings with each other, which is followed almost everywhere in Indian matrimonies. Then, follows the rituals, in accordance to the religion and the community to which the bride and groom belongs. Mehandi is another event, which is the most common and popular ritual practised in Indian marriages, in which the Indian is applied with Heena or Mehandi designs on her hands and feet, marking a shagun for the marriage. In some castes, mehandi is applied on the groom’s hand also, as a type of blessings from the elders in the family, as the same is applied by elders on both the hands of Indian bride as well as the groom.

Then comes the final day of wedding, of which the rituals are observed either in the early morning hours or late night, depending upon the religion in which the marriage is performed. The ceremony involves customs, which binds the Indian bride and groom for the rest of their lives in a sacred relation called marriage and they both are required to walk hand in hand in all the situations of life.

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More than a little imagination is needed to plan a fairy tale and memorable wedding. Just like a movie, a wedding has scripts to be rehearsed, different casts, costumes and scenes. No movie can be made without a storyboard. However, unlike a movie, all scenes for the wedding have to be perfect, there is not ‘cut’ and repeat, it’s non-stop reel and it’s all real! A wedding guide is therefore an inevitable ingredient for any good wedding.

Each wedding starts off on an unsure note and as things take shape, a thousand and one details crop up which require noting down, scheduling and implementing. This needs a good deal of time and also some specialized knowledge to know where, when and how to find the right products and services at considerable prices. Many brides-to-be today are increasingly going to wedding consultants for both quality and time considerations. These professional consultants are experts in orchestrating and planning this important day. In fact some are so good that they only need a single sitting with the couple and then send them parking for a pre-wedding vacation to avoid interruption from the anxious couple.

Wedding guide experts in Toronto, for instance will cater for all the necessary wedding needs, up from the instant one calls them down to the end of the honeymoon. This includes planning for wedding cakes, flowers, wedding rentals, transport, video and photography, wedding venues, bridal dresses, tuxedo and catering. They have numerous interlinked websites with inexhaustible listings of some of the most glamorous wedding services not only in Toronto but also in the world. These sites have easy-to-browse directories of wedding services that one can easily surf through and choose at the comfort of one’s abode and they come calling instantly when summoned.

Planning for a wedding without a wedding guide is like detonate a bomb without the detonator. While all may go ‘fairly’ well, the slightest mistake will lead to fallout in the entire structure of the ceremony. Imagine assuming that all the local bakeries in your Toronto area will be open on the wedding day only to find that they have closed shop for a general inspection, and there are no cakes to be had that particular day. Even worse, imagine the presiding pastor, priest or Toronto civil official was uninformed and is away. In any case, every couple deserves an exceptional wedding and not just an okay or fair wedding.

Wedding guides help add an aspect of stoked creativity that makes the event delightful, memorable and meaningful, leaving an ineffaceable icon on the calendar and a lasting memory for all who attend that very special day. Wedding guides help one discern exactly what will be needed at what time and exactly where to find it. They all allow for a contingency plan in case initial plan fails. While some department and bridal stores have staff consultants who can assist with some specific wedding plans and needs, it is much better to consult an independent wedding guide professional. They serve to ensure that the event carries on unhindered.

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The Polish mariage… vodka!

Our recent voyages took us along towards the sunny countries. This time, change of course!On the way towards the countries of the east, and more particularly in Poland. Although the Polish wedding is rather close to the traditions of Western Europe, certain habits are very typical…

As everywhere else, the wedding symbolizes the beginning of a new life with two. In Poland, it is also an engagement to hold towards its family and her friends, because when one engages it is for the life. The proof is by the weak rate of divorce which is 1,8% per 5,4% of wedding per annum. For comparison, in Belgium, the rate of marriage is against 4,1% 2,9% of divorce per annum.

Preparation of the mariage

The engaged couples must initially choose if they will link their intended for the town hall and/or the church. Once the decision taken, it is necessary to hold the date without delaying more. If the marriage proceeds in summer, better is worth to be caught there one year in advance, for the remainder of the year, 3 months in advance will be enough.

Note: In Poland, the civil wedding with the same value as the church wedding. For this reason this last is generally celebrated. We will thus develop the church wedding.

When the date is fixed, it is time to hold the room, to choose the behaviours and to invite the family and the friends.

Ceremony day before

The friends and the family meet to decorate the room with reception and the car of the future grooms…It is to some extent an occasion to remind memories and to listen to the judicious councils of old.

The D-day

In general, the wedding is celebrated saturdays afternoon.The groom, accompanied by his parents, his witness and his family, goes to the residence of its promised. Strange members of the continuation, a photographer, charged with immortaliser least moment with the ceremony, and an orchestra where the accordion is the principal instrument. During this time, the young woman quietly awaits the man of her life surrounded by her close family and her witness.

When the young man arrives (finally), the parents give last once their blessing and their recommendations. Then, all this small world goes to the church.

In certain villages, the inhabitants block the roads and do not let pass the procession that if it offers a vodka bottle or candies for the children. This attitude can appear strange, but it is actually an old tradition! In fact, all the inhabitants know each other and for them, it is a way of taking part in the festival.

Once “obstacles” crossed, on the way towards the church. As in the majority of the countries, the grooms seal their union by one “yes” and exchange alliances.

At the exit of the church, the grooms are happiness by the priest, their witnesses and their parents. The other guests launch coins of currency which the grooms must collect. It is an old tradition which aims to return thrives the future life of the husbands. Sometimes, it happens, that before leaving for the room, the grooms release pigeons. This action symbolizes the take-off and the new departure…

The house of the mariage

It is the name which one gives to the room reception…The guests arrive the first and are accomodated by the parents and the witnesses. According to another tradition, before entering the room, the guests must embrace a bread end and drink small vodka glass. Once empties, glass is broken. This gesture is supposed to bring happiness to the new couple. Another habit important to respect, the entry of wedding in the room. The husband must carry his wife to pass the door. The goal of this operation is not to evaluate the force of the groom, but to protect the woman from the demons. For less believing, that symbolizes simply the attention which the husband pays to his wife.

When everyone is finally in the principal room, the orchestra starts to play and the festival can start! There will be speeches, dances, plays and of course a meal…

The meal

It is composed of cold dishes, meats, salads and fish. One also finds there some typical receipts and of the dishes well of on our premises. A little later in the evening, the tables are furnished with biscuit and fruit plates.

To finish this feast in beauty, the grooms offer the sekacz, in other words, the wedding cake.This one consists of eggs and is decorated very simply.

Twelve blows of midnight

It is the moment that the unmarriage girls prefer!The bride takes off her veil and launches it in direction of the group of single people. Then, the husband makes in the same way with his tie. Like says it the habit, the happy elected officials will find the love in the year…

The following day…

In general, it remains often much of food. Nothing to waste, and especially to honour the husbands, most of the guests returns the following day. The festival is thus nicely prolonged…

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Got some space in your garden and a bit of cash for something a little different?
Here are ten tempting ideas you could use a garden building for…

1. Pamper yourself in your own personal garden retreat.  A spa bath, massage chair, fabulous skin care products.  Book a mobile nail artist for an evening and get the girls around.  Absolutely perfect for a girl’s night in.

2. Indulge in a home cinema room.  Selection of chic flicks, chocolate fountain, minifridge for drinks.

3. Make a relaxation room at the bottom of your garden.  Customise with a music system, easy chairs, bean bag sofa, turn the heat up and sounds down low then lie back and chill.

4. Personalise your home office.  It is so much more productive to work in a detached room than from a noisy, cluttered dining table.  Plug in the laptop and pick up your wireless connection.  Perfect peace for expending on those creative ideas.

5. Home gym.  No need to feel self-conscious about your tracksuit, post-Christmas bulge or who’s watching you work out.  Your own garden room can house your rowing machine, weights and yoga space will allow a fresh thorough fitness regime behind the blinds.

6. Creative expression.  Everyone needs some time to themselves and so many of us would like to take up a creative hobby like sketching or painting, pottery or other craft.  Expand on that evening class you promised yourself and use the inspiration of your family photos or garden view to reveal artistic talents.

7. If your house is crammed with children’s toys then put together a purpose built garden playroom, complete with intercom, cushioned floor and walls and loads of easy access storage space. Special space for them means less toy tidying indoors for you.

8. Teenage grump and grunge hormones can kick in well before the teens.  If your otherwise adorable child induces desperation, allow them free use of the garden studio to ‘study’ for end of term exams or listen to music with their friends.  That will let you savour a rare moment of silence at home.

9. Have you heard the saying that every man needs a shed?  Impress your devotion on your partner by indulging his inherent primal instinct to have a sheltered male space.  A garden room gentleman’s club could repay many times over in brownie points.

10. Family time is a precious commodity for busy working parents.  Weekend dinners and get-togethers make memories to treasure.  Allow your garden room to entertain your family, barbeque whatever the weather, in an appropriately serviced studio suite.  No need to run for the bathroom or kitchen as kitchenettes and shower rooms can be included in your family’s garden studio.

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Gujarat holds the pride of being the richest Indian state in terms of culture and heritage. Gujaratis are proud of their religion and cultural values. It is also known as the land of colours due to the large number of festivals celebrated in the state such as ‘navratri’ and specially their ‘garba’ is popular dance form practiced all over the country. They are also very famous for their food like dhokla, khandwi, kachori, khepla, etc. all these food items can be lavishly enjoyed at any Gujarati marriage.

Marriages in Gujarat are full of customs and rituals like any other Indian marriage. Also, there are a lot of fun- filled events and celebrations involved in the marriage process. Gujaratis prefer marrying their daughter in the same community and seek the opinion of both the bride and groom before tying their knots forever with the auspicious marriage ceremony.

The dress for a Gujarati bride is a red saree tied in a different style or lehengas are also becoming a popular bride outfit these days. The Gurjarati groom goes with the traditional dhoti- kurta but with the changing times, people are switching over to designer kurta- pyjamas for the fortunate occasion

A traditional Gujarati marriage begins with the worship of Lord Ganesha to seek his blessings followed by the most popular ‘mehandi’ ceremony, ‘sangeet’ and merrymaking procedures. The most important ritual performed before the final wedding, separately at the homes of both Gujarati Bride and groom’s family is ‘Ghari Pooja’. The ceremony is performed by the priest with the presence of the respective families. The priest enchants the prayers with a number of spices like, turmeric, betel nuts, rice, oil, coconut, wheat grains, etc. for the maintenance of prosperity and growth in the house, married ladies grind wheat in a traditional manner and on the other hand groom donates a handful of wheat and other grains to the priest promising that though his lifestyle will change from now onwards, still he will continue doing the services of donation and charity, thereby, helping the needy and less fortunate.

The blessed day of marriage starts with ‘Ponkvu’, it is the ceremony performed at the door of the Gujarati Bride’s house, in this the Gujarati mother- in- law welcomes the groom, ‘arti’ is performed and the bride’s mother tries to grab the nose of the groom asking him to request her to get married to her daughter. It’s quite a fun- filled ceremony and observes ‘nok- jhok’ between the mother- in – law and the groom. Then ‘jaimala’ is performed after which follows the most awaited ceremony called- ‘Madhuparka’, where the sister- in- law of the groom steals the Gujarati grooms shoes and demands a gift or cash for giving the shoes back to him.

The Gujarati bride is brought by the her maternal uncle to the place of wedding after which both the bride and the groom puts garlands on each other’s neck, then the ‘hasta milap’ is done where the bride’s hand is placed over the groom by her family. ‘Hathialo’ is done by tying the bride’s saree with the groom’s scarf, which is followed by ‘varmala’, after which the bride’s father does ‘kanyadan’ i.e. finally giving away his daughter’s responsibility to the groom. ‘Mangal phera’, the four circles around the sacred fire takes place after this, which signifies the four values of Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. These circles complete the marriage and the Gujarati bride and groom are entitled with the responsibilities of being each other’s life partner.

After the wedding the bride, now the wife of the groom leaves her house, a part of the ‘Saubhagyavati Bhava’ or ‘vidai’ ceremony and from there begins a new life journey for both the bride and the groom.

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The first thing that needs to be considered when planning the ultimate wedding is how much time you will give yourself for the planning. In essence; this means what day that you will set the date of the wedding.

This may sound like a trivial matter, but it really is important because it will let you know what the time limit is for making your preparations.

Some weddings can take up to 3-4 months to prepare for and plan. This is pretty typical; depending on how big you are planning for your wedding to be and how fancy etc.

If you are not giving yourself more than a month, then planning is naturally different. Because of the differences in the time that you are giving yourself to planning the wedding, it is best to give the best planning methods and you may use them or not use them as they apply to your case.

One of the most important factors that go with planning a wedding is determining who you will be delegating specific duties to. For example, if you are terrible at choosing flowers, who will you assign to do it for you?

It is always best to try to give different duties to others so that you will not be overwhelmed by them yourself. Let’s take a look at some of the various duties that you can hand out:

• Catering: Who do you believe would be the best person to handle all of the arrangements for the food and drink at your wedding?
• Invitations and seating arrangements: This person will be addressing and mailing out invitations and making sure that people are seated in a fashion that will ensure everyone’s mutual comfort and enjoyment
• Decorations for wedding and reception includes center pieces
• Rehearsal dinners etc.
• Music and/or DJ
• Brides maid and groomsmen gifts and favors
• Gowns, and tuxedos
• Bridal showers/bachelor parties etc.

All of these things are usual must haves when it comes to a wedding, unless of course, you opt not to have bridesmaids or groomsmen in the wedding. All of these things can be murder to try to do on your own as well.

That is why you have to get in touch with people who are capable of taking over some of the menial jobs for you. All of these things seem small at first, but they can quickly add up to quite a bit of money when they are all combined together.

After you have delegated the responsibilities, you should next set a specific time period to have all of the tasks completed. Creating a to-do list and time sheet is a great way to do this. That way, when all of the tasks are finished you can easily check them off.

You should set up specific times and days to discuss the progress of things as well, just in case things are not going so well. In doing this you will be able to help make sure that all things are running smoothly.

You might be wondering what happens when you have done all of this and are ready to get started. First of all, you have to be willing to follow the general wishes of the couple to be wed; that is unless you are the couple and are planning your own wedding.

When planning a wedding on a budget you have to lower your requirements just a bit. For example, you can’t try to have to filet mignon if you are throwing the wedding on a fish stick budget. I have broken down the various aspects of the wedding planning to the last details so that you will get a better idea of what I mean.

Ideally, you would want to have at least a year to plan the wedding, but that is not always possible or desired. For the purposes of this guide, I have set up a 12 month wedding timeline that will certainly make it a little bit easier to host your wedding.

12 months before your Wedding day:

• Announce the engagement
• Set your wedding date
• Create a budget
• Hire a Wedding Coordinator (optional)
• Create your guest list
• Start brainstorming ideas and themes
• Reserve your Ceremony spot
• Book an Officiate
• Make reservations for your Reception area
• Book a Photographer and Videographer
• Book Caterer, Florist and Music (Band, DJ, etc.)
• Look for a Wedding gown and Tux, allowing time for alterations and fittings
• Register for gifts
• Select and call the bridesmaids and groomsmen.
• Agree on a date to order bridesmaids’ dresses and groomsmen’s tuxes
• Choose a destination for your Honeymoon
• Apply for passports, if required

6 months before your Wedding day:

• Finalize your guest list
• Decide on the timeline and details of Ceremony and Reception
• Order/make invitations, and thank you notes
• Make airline and hotel reservations for the Honeymoon
• Choose a caterer, a florist and place an order for the wedding cake.
• Book Transportation (Limo, Antique Car, Etc.) for wedding day
• Shop for any Party rentals

3-4 months before your Wedding day:

• Mail out/hand deliver invitations
• Confirm wedding details and contracts with all wedding vendors
• Choose gifts for your attendants
• Set a date and time for the rehearsal dinner
• Help make travel arrangements for any out-of-town guests
• Make final alterations and fittings for the Wedding Gown and Tux
• Set time with your Photographer for the Bridal Portrait or Engagement shoot

1 month before your Wedding day:

• Apply for the marriage license
• Buy your wedding bands
• Finalize music list and no-play list with band or DJ
• Attend showers
• Make insurance arrangements

1-2 weeks before your Wedding day:

• Schedule the rehearsal a day or two before your wedding day
• Make an appointment with a Beauty Salon for day of wedding
• Send a wedding announcement to the local newspapers (optional)
• Make necessary arrangements for name & address change, if any.
• Discuss final details with the reception Site and the Caterer
• Pack for honeymoon
• Write out all checks needed for wedding day
• Send reminders to the rehearsal dinner attendees about the location & time
• Discuss final details of the ceremony and reception with family and bridal party

Wedding day or day before:

• Visit your Beauty Salon for manicure and pedicure
• Host the rehearsal and dinner.
• Make sure the ushers have the final guest list.

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India is popularly known as the land of cultures, the only place where you find unity in diversity. The country has 28 states with a number of languages and customs practiced in each region. The availability of variety in almost everything from food to clothes, religion to language, has helped in making the lives of the people more lively and interesting.

Among all the states, Rajasthan is a place which is popular for the prevalence of its colors and food. Rajasthani dance is also famous all over the world with the different and

Vibrant lifestyle these people have. Rajasthan is also famous for its forts, havellis, palaces which are the major source to attract a large number of tourists. The colors and the majesty of Rajasthani culture can be witnessed in a Rajasthani marriage.

The marriages of Rajasthan are directly proportional to the colorful, strong and vibrant nature of its natives. The wedding food of Rajasthan constitutes of mouth watering dishes like Gattee ki sabzi, Dall Bati Churma, Papad ki sabzi, missi roti, daal makhani, shahi kadi chawal, shahi paneer, moong ka halwa, motichoor ke ladoo and saunth ke ladoo. The Rajasthani bride and groom are dressed in their traditional manner with the bride wearing dark color mostly in red ghaghra- choli and the groom wearing kurta- pyjama of any color with a dupatta complementing the color of the groom’s dress.

Following is a brief description of the common ceremonies practiced in Rajasthani matrimony:

Pre- marriage rituals:

Engagement: Engagement is the ceremony, which marks the beginning of the courtship period of the couple. In this the Rajasthani bride and groom exchanges rings between each other, accepting the bond formed for a life- time. The ceremony takes place in front of all the relatives and friends to seek their blessing followed by feast and celebrations.

Ganpati Sthapana: Blessing from the god of intelligence, Ganesh ji is taken by bringing his idol home and getting that placed the temple inside the house. The ceremony takes place at the house of both the parties i.e. bride and the groom.

Pithi Dastoor: In this ceremony, turmeric paste is applied on the hands and the feet of the bride and the groom. The ceremonies take place in their respective places, after which the Rajasthani bride and groom are not suppose to move out of their houses, till their matrimony ceremonies are complete.

Mehfils: This basically corresponds to the gathering of the Rajasthani bride and the groom’s families in either of their houses, where they celebrate their bonding with taking part in the famous Ghoomar, Dance of Rajasthan. All the family members dance together, which is followed by a lavishing dinner.

Jnaeva Ceremony: In this ritual, the groom is made to wear a pious thread in the Havan or the pooja in front of the sacred fire, signifying that either the groom will enter the married life or will take renunciation from the materialistic world.

Palla Dastoor: The father of the groom visits the bride’s house with the wedding dress and jewelry for the bride.

Toran or Toranchar: On the day of the Rajasthani matrimony, the entrance of the bride’s house is decorated with colorful flowers and straws, which are hit by the groom to prevent his, would- be bride from the evils eye. This ceremony is called Toranchar.

Wedding Ceremonies:

Granthi Bandhan: The bride’s father gives away the responsibility of her daughter to the groom, called kanyadan, after the application of turmeric paste on the bride’s hand.

Paani Grahan: This is the ceremony, where the groom takes the responsibility of the bride by taking her hand into his, signifying the acceptance of the relation.

Phera Ceremony: The Rajasthani bride and groom take the seven circles around the sacred fire symbolizing their oath for being together for the next seven lives.

Satapadi: This is the ritual where both Rajasthani groom and bride takes seven steps towards the direction of the Sun God, signifying each others support in all walks of life, whether its good or bad, happiness or sorrow. From here onwards, they are declared husband and wives.

Bidai: After the completion of all the marriage ceremonies, bride moves towards the house of her husband leaving her maternal home to lead a new and happy married life.

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Aspen is one of the most popular year-round destinations and the appeal is easy to understand. In winter, this exclusive wonderland is a perfect getaway for beginner to serious skiers, celebrities, memorable family vacations, and those who just want to relax. With some of the best skiing in the world, breathtaking views, and a lively town, visiting Aspen is like walking inside a charmed snow-globe village. In the summer, the natural beauty will refresh and rejuvenate you. For the outdoor-enthusiast, unlimited opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and rafting abound. Year-round, the town is open for entertainment…you can grab a cup of java in town and peruse high-end shops; enjoy one-of-a-kind restaurants, cultural activities, and exciting nightlife; or pamper yourself at a spa. Below is some general info to get you started:

Aspen Area Airports

Aspen/Pitkin County Airport; Aspen, CO (ASE)

Eagle County Airport; Eagle, CO (EGE)

Garfield County Regional Airport; Rifle, CO (RIL)

Aspen’s 4 Ski Resorts:

www.aspensnowmass.com

• Snowmass – Aspen’s largest skiing resort with a vast range of terrain to suit all levels.

• Aspen (Ajax) Mountain – the original ski area, catering to intermediate and advanced skiers.

• Aspen Highlands – a favorite for locals; usually the least crowded of the 4 mountains.

• Buttermilk – aimed at snowboarders and beginners, with 42 trails and one of the longest terrain parks in the world.

Aspen Chamber Resort Association

www.aspenchamber.org

Tel: 888.667.5666

Tourist and visitor center.

Naturalist-Guided Ski & Snowboard Tours

Explore the high-alpine environment as naturalists lead the 45-minute skiing explorations everyday at Snowmass.

First Tracks

• Snowmass: call 970-923-0560 for reservations.

• Aspen Mountain: call 925-1220 x3543 for reservations.

Join the staff for an early morning first run of the day on freshly groomed snow or powder.

Big Air Fridays

Jaw-dropping jumps and stunts at Snowmass.

Storytelling by the Campfire

Snowmass Village

Sip hot chocolate and toast marshmallows around a roaring campfire while local storytellers spin tales for families at this unique après-ski gathering.

Aspen Youth Center (AYC)

970.544.4130

Programs and activities for local and visiting youth ages 7-18, including a full kitchen, arts & crafts area, media and games rooms, teen lounge, study room with computers, and a large multi-purpose room to accommodate dances, parties, and a variety of classes.

Wheeler Opera House

Tel: 970.920.5770

The newly designed interior hosts various theater and concert performances throughout the year.

Silver Queen Gondola

A year-round attraction, whisking visitors from the center of Aspen up to the summit of Aspen Mountain.

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If you have recently accepted a proposal you want to get started as soon as possible. Even if you have decided to wait a year or two you still need to begin planning it as soon as possible. There are a lot of things to take into consideration when planning your wedding. Here are a few suggestions.

Indoors or outdoors: You need to decide if you will be having your wedding indoors or out. An outdoor wedding takes a little more planning then an indoor wedding because you need to account for that unpredictable weather. You also need to choose a month that you can be outdoors without fear of it being too cold. You want this day to go off without any problems. If your plan involves an indoor wedding then you still needs to plan ahead but you know that rain or shine you will get married at one particular place. Once you decide on the location you will need to call and reserve it. If you will be getting married at a church you will need to seek the permission of the church. Contact the minister or you can call and schedule an appointment to come and talk to them.

Theme and colors: You may not have a theme but you want to make sure that you choose the colors carefully. If all the men will be in black suits and pink ties you may hear some complaints. Plan a color that features one bold color and one neutral color. Have your groomsmen wearing a neutral color that coordinates with the brides’ maid dresses that are bold in color. Accessorize the brides’ maids with neutral colors and accessorize the men with bold colors.

Bride and Groom: You will need to choose these outfits carefully since they will be in the spotlight. You can choose a nice slender dress or a fairytale princess wedding gown. Once you have decided on the right gown and tuxedo then don’t waste any time purchasing them or schedule for the rental. You want to make sure that they fit comfortably when you put them on. You will not want to be uncomfortable during this important moment in your life.

Decorations: you will need to choose your decorations. Choose them according to the season or your theme. You may want daisy’s if it is a spring wedding and daisies are your favorite flower. You can have an outdoor wedding under a white archway. Wear a crown of daisy’s in your hair. Have a long flowing wedding gown that is white in color and accent it in yellow. This is just an example of how to decorate. This look is simple and very relaxing.

You are going to also plan a get together dinner a few nights before your wedding. Make sure that you sit down and make your list out of who is to attend this dinner. This type of dinner usually follows a wedding rehearsal and it gives you the opportunity to make sure that everyone is okay with their part in your wedding and everyone understands it.

Remember, it is your wedding so plan it the way you want to.

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