The first item on our list: Find a place to hold the rehearsal reception. I had done some research online before this weekend, so I had a pretty good idea of where I wanted it to be. For those of you who have been to Estes, and those of you who haven't, you know that Estes Park is all about the view! Well, let me tell you, the place we are having the rehearsal reception has one of the best views in the town! Lake Estes Lodge, located on Lake Estes, is not only beautiful on the inside, it is also beautiful looking out. Windows frame the lake and Longs Peak, creating a picture perfect view. The rehearsal reception will be held around 11:30 on Saturday morning. We have yet to decided weather we will have brunch or lunch...both menus look great!
After checking off item #1 on our list, we moved on to the second item: Cake Bakeries in Estes Park. While at a Bridal Show in February, my Mom, Scott and I taste tested cake from a locale Estes Park bakery. My Mom and Scott raved about the white cake (I don't like white cake) and I really enjoyed the chocolate. We are thinking that having a local bakery do the cake might be a good idea, given the winding roads most caterers would have to travel on to get to Estes Park. So we stopped by the bakery and meet with the women who does the cakes. She was friendly, excited and very passionate about her cakes. I loved it! 20 minutes later, with a list of prices and a list of flavors and were on our way. I have a good feeling about her cakes and am looking forward to taste testing them with Scott in the future.
Our next stop was at Della Terra. This was the first time my Mom had seen the place and the first time I had seen it complete. It is more beautiful than the pictures! I couldn't stop smiling while we were there. I can just picture our wedding/reception and know it's going to be wonderful! We managed to get all of our questions answered and worked out some wedding day details with Pam, the Della Terra wedding planner. She is a lot of fun to work with and seems to have so many great ideas for our wedding. Scott and I will be back to visit on the 30th, so he can see it completely finished as well. We'll be sure to take pictures and posted them on our website.
Finally, the last thing on our list was to look at hotels and lodging in Estes Park. Estes Park is not lacking the in hospitality field. Hotels and lodges are everywhere, the key is finding the ones with the best amenities and prices. We are going to pick a few hotels in Estes and block rooms at them, hoping this gives our guests the opportunity to get stay at a great hotel at the best price.
After all of that, my Mom and I headed home with our heads full of information and even more questions/things to do on our lists. I had a great time with my Mom this weekend. I'm so happy she is here to help me plan my wedding and that she gets to be a part of it. I know she is loving every second! A wise person once told me, "You may have been planning our wedding since you were 5 years old, but you're Mother has been planning your wedding since the day you were born." I think that's true, so I am happy she can be a part of it.
That's all for now. I hope you all have a wonderful week!!!
XOXO
Heather
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