Event Planning
March 18, 2014
To our amazing, unique and utterly beautiful party hosts and brides...
Cheers!March 20, 2014
Fresh, Bright, and Silly
Botanical Settings: Nothing looks more breathtaking centered on a table then orchids in water. Surround the flowers with candles or extra lighting underneath for a special glow. Plus, radiant orchid is the color of the year and one of the prettiest tones this flower comes in.
Citrus Treat: A lemon cake tastes like spring and has the look to match it. This is one of our favorite desserts that brightens up any party and satisfies all sour and sweet cravings. It’s the perfect indulgence for the next bridal or baby shower you attend.
May 27, 2014
How to Make a Large Wedding Personal and When Smaller Weddings can be Better
Flashy, big, and over the top events have long been the favored route for many when planning their party. We’re in search of the awe factor, that certain pizazz that gets the guests talking. But size doesn’t always matter. In fact, sometimes, smaller weddings can be better.
In the past year, intimate events have come into the mainstream. We constantly have brides and other clients desiring warmer and more personalized experiences.
And we’re loving it!
Here’s why smaller weddings can be better…
While big, festive events are often heavily talked about, an intimate event has the opportunity to leave a lasting impression. In a wedding setting, for instance, two families have the opportunity to truly get to know each other and form a lasting bond. When guest lists top 300, the bride and groom do not have as much time to spend talking to each of their guests. And, often, unwanted family members appear when guest lists get too big.
However, if Dad is insisting on inviting the family dentist or the estranged fourth cousin, a bigger event can still be made to feel smaller with simple, personalized touches. This helps the long list of attendees become more familiar with the bride and groom.
We’ve gathered a few of our favorite personalized touches that make an event feel intimate and personal, regardless of its size.
A few ideas since we have so many and love to personalize events, include:
- Personalized chargers
- Themed tables such as these tables with the couples favorite rock band names
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- Escort cards that include the table names of your favorite places in the area you are getting married or nicknames for some of your guests.
- Photos of you and your guests strung up at the rehearsal dinner
Looking for more reasons why smaller weddings can be better? Check out these sites:
Huffington Post
The KnotJune 8, 2014
This Year’s Buddy Program Bash is Going to be Bigger and Better Than Ever Before!
The soiree of the summer is just around the corner and Gold Leaf has the great pleasure of being a part of it! Join us on the evening of July 10 at Marolt Open Space in Aspen, Colorado to party outside under the big top for a truly great cause. Proceeds from the Buddy Program Bash will go to the Buddy Program, a youth mentoring not-for-profit organization serving 973 youth, many of whom are considered at-risk, in the Roaring Fork Valley.
The Buddy Program has been serving youth in the community for 40 years with five programs throughout the valley, including one-on-one mentoring, group/experiential mentoring, and financial literacy education.
In addition to mentoring experiences, the organization provides professional case management, extracurricular activity scholarships, continuing education scholarships, therapeutic counseling and other benefits.
Mentors and mentees stay together in our community program for an average of 4.4 years, over twice that of national mentoring programs.
On the evening of July 10, Marolt Open Space will be bustling from 6 p.m. onwards with culinary delights from Aspen’s top restaurants, creative cocktails, a lovely dinner, a silent and live auction, and live music all through the night. The theme is Boots and Bustiers and , don’t forget your cowboy boots! Come join us for the Buddy Program Bash.
The evening of the summer is almost here and we are still looking for donations for both the silent auction and the live auction. If you would like to donate an item or an experience to this great cause, please email Barbara@goldleafevent.com. Your item will have exposure to a very large, sophisticated and influential audience.
To buy a ticket, or find out more about the Buddy Program, please click here.
Don’t miss your chance to “Kick it up for the Buddies” and have a Honky-Tonkin’ good time at the Buddy Program Bash!