Trudy did an amazing job of making our dreams come true with the design, decorations, and florals…read morefor our wedding. She was easy to work with and had quick, clear communication with us the whole time. Trudy was accommodating to me as an out of state bride. She allowed my sister and grandmother to be in the studio for the walk through and facetime me in. Trudy and her team set up beautifully, and everything was stunning when we walked into the space. Some of the bouquets had some flowers falling out in the wind, but they still looked beautiful. We got so many compliments on how amazing the venue looked because of DesignWorks. Overall, we couldn't be happier with our experience with Trudy and DesignWorks!

Deb from Design Works worked with us to create the wedding of our dreams. She truly understood our…read morevision and helped us fulfill our theme of "Where Bollywood Meets Broadway." Check out the video below, the wedding was at the Seawell Grand Ballroom on 5/24/14 http://vimeo.com/96506155

Spring skiing this year in Vail was so warm that our ski time was limited to just the morning so…read moreaprès ski started much earlier than usual. I decided to make a long past due visit to Archetype to check out their distilled spirits. In addition to their vodka and gin, they make a long list of small batch distilled spirits of various flavors. When you walk in there are a few high top tables and a long bar. My recommendation is to sit at the bar and chat with the bartenders. They are knowledgeable and will craft a cocktail based on what your favorite flavor profile is. As my friend C says, "if it's muddled N will drink it!" She's not wrong. She speaks the truth. I told the bartender that a cocktail with either the blackberry or strawberry spirits would be a great start. He mixed strawberry with their mint spirit, added soda, and ice in a tall glass. It was really refreshing. Because they have so many different flavored spirits they can craft almost anything. If you like a dirty martini, they have blue cheese and olive flavored spirits. I tasted the blue cheese spirit separately and it was hmmm...interesting by itself but mixed with the olive spirit and "ta-da!" - you've got your dirty martini. Their vodka and wine are made from wine grapes. I didn't get a chance to try either the vodka or gin this time but will definitely be back on my next ski trip to Vail. The distillery is located just a few doors down from Mountain Standard near the bridge over Gore Creek.

If you haven't had the chance to check out Archetype Distillery -- do it…read more As somebody from the distilling industry, I always try to visit a distillery while I'm on vacation.  After seeing Archetype's vodka & gin picking up awards at major tasting competitions, I knew they'd be the perfect stop. We visited their Vail tasting room for a cocktail class -- an activity I highly recommend.  Not only was the class a lot of fun, but it was also a great value.  It included a sampling flight, three cocktails & an hour of entertainment.  Michael is clearly passionate about the spirits he makes & the drinks they craft.  Whether you're a foodie or somebody who just loves a great cocktail, you'll enjoy the class. What I found particularly unique about Archetype's tasting room is their wide offering of house-made distillates/spirits.  They don't need a back bar full of brands that you see everywhere.  Instead, they're able to craft a custom cocktail based on the flavors you enjoy.  From familiar flavors like espresso or citrus to unique ones like blue cheese & truffles, you have the opportunity to find your own signature drink.  I tried several unique combinations & all were delicious!   In short -- from somebody who's been to a lot of distilleries -- make the time to check out Archetype.  The atmosphere was fantastic.  The drinks were delicious.  Their spirits win awards for a reason. You're sure to have a unique experience.

Meghan has a gift for event planning! She was so on top of everything for my husband's 50th…read moreBirthday Party. She had tons to coordinate throughout the day since I definitely had a strong vision for how I wanted the day to flow. We had 75 people, two different locations (Home Party & after party in a space I rented out). We had a band at one, and DJ at the next. We had liquor and bars being torn down from one and moved to the next. Staff at both locations, and she rocked it! We had completely unforeseen hiccups with one vendor that she handled expertly without many people even realizing what was going on. I would hire her again (and will) for future events. Thanks Meghan!

Meghan was recommended to us through our venue, and I can't stress this enough, was absolutely the…read moremost perfect match for us as a wedding planner. I am someone who has extreme anxiety, and she took charge of everything and completely eased my nerves. She was so accommodating and organized, I wouldn't have wanted anyone else to plan my wedding. Loved her soooo much, would recommend her for any event.

I really don't know where to start. Lauren, Molly, Chelsea and the rest of their crew were such a…read morepleasure to have plan and work our event. They were communicative, supportive, kind and capable. We were definitely one of those painful events as we were scheduled in 2020 and had to reschedule and replan multiple times due to Covid-19 challenges, and Lauren never dropped the ball. She made my life easier in planning our wedding reception and felt more like a friend than a vendor. We could not speak more highly of them or the event they coordinated for us. We had the best time. Do yourself a favor and utilize Hourglass.

Lauren and her team were amazing to work with! We originally hired her for a wedding in 2020. Due…read moreto COVID, we had to push it out until 2021. During the time in between, she continued to check in to see what we needed and how she could help. Flash forward to the event: She and her team were exceptional at managing and organizing all vendors, timelines, and set-up, and break-down. She made everything so easy, and most importantly - she kept us calm and unaware of everything chaotic that was happening behind the scenes. We would be THRILLED to work with Lauren's team again, and highly recommend Hourglass!

Julie McKenney rocks! Bliss Elevated only launched very recently, so Julie's prices are extremely…read morereasonable -- I lucked out in finding her in a random search online and received extraordinary value for what I paid. I am embarrassed to admit that I had no idea how much work is involved in a wedding. Julie went over and beyond and provided a ton of constructive and helpful guidance throughout the entire planning process (and I only hired her for day of coordination). In addition to simply being very organized and very well-prepared for everything, Julie has a great personality. In some cases, I did run into wedding vendors who I found jugmental at times. Julie was not only supportive but proactively helpful when we ran into hiccups. She was also willing to roll with the punches and adjust as needed. Can't recommend anyone more highly -- thanks Julie!

I cannot recommend Julie at Bliss Elevated highly enough! Leading up to the wedding, she was…read morealways available and responsive, kept me on schedule and on track with wedding planning, offered great vendor referrals, and she put together a beautiful color palette and design for my wedding. I honestly could not have done it with out her. The weekend of the wedding, I didn't have to worry about a single thing or lift a finger. I was able to completely focus on enjoying the experience. If anything went wrong (and I'm sure that it did... that's always the case with big events), I didn't know about it. Julie is extremely friendly, caring, knowledgeable, passionate, creative, tasteful, and dedicated. I adore her (as did my family and all of our guests!), and I would strongly encourage anyone looking for a Colorado wedding planner to contact Julie at Bliss Elevated first. She was wonderful!