Wedding Photo - FUN!

I read a lot of wedding planning blogs during the week. And sometimes, things become a tad mundane or they start to sound like a lot of recycled information. So when I came across this one today, I actually started to laugh out loud. BravoBride.com/blog Now dont get me wrong, I love Eddie Vedder as much as any girl who graduated from high school in Ohio in the mid 1990's but SERIOUSLY? Take a looks-y at this blog and giggle at the pictures. And remember - planning your wedding is suposed to be fun.

And on a side note, thank you to Miss Sarah (one of my favorite brides EVER) who posted a review of Pick Me Floral and Events Studio on Wedding Wire that said we were better than ambien. I am not gonna lie, I like it.

So enjoy the planning process and remember that it is FUN.

Kara Delay, Pick Me Floral and Event Design

FUN Colorado Wedding Coordinator

Pick Me Floral - published!

Mark and Annie's Devils Thumb Ranch wedding was cowgirl perfection. And judging from the number of magazines that are publishing this GORGEOUS wedding (shot by Brinton Studios . . .incredible) I think we are onto something. Marry the man of your dreams and have FUN on your big day!

Kara Delay, Pick Me Floral and Event Design
Winter Park Colorado Wedding Planner

Vendor Spotlight - Tea-cup

Paula Thomas, you have mad crazy skills. And you are fun to work with. And you are proof that the universe isn't fair if you bake like this and only weigh 100lbs.

Anywho . . .Rami, Paula and I all worked together at the same restaurant in Winter Park about a hundred years ago. Paula left the WP to head off to culinary school while Rami started working with Chris French at the Wildhorse Inn - starting the wedding catering business. I am pretty sure that I went skiing.Jump ahead a few years, Rami and I start Pick Me Flowers. After a few successful seasons focusing on flowers and decor, we recognized the need for local wedding coordinators. People who understand how to bridge the gap between"mountain time" and the rest of the world. So we seized our need to organize (and complete projects on time) and branched (or should I say blossomed???) into Pick Me Floral and Event Design Studio.


About this time Paula was returning from the Caribbean and starting her business in Denver (while making the desserts at Del Frisco's . . .need I say more?)

And these pictures are happy proof of our happy working relationship. We work together to design a theme that will be carried throughout the wedding day. We all believe in less environmental impact - organic cakes, yes! local and seasonal flowers, yes! We all have a love of the Colorado Rockies and we want to reduce our footprint (notice the beetle kill wooden cake stand?)

And one more quick thought on Paula and her mad crazy good skills. Do you see that Starbucks groom cake? John (the groom) loves a morning Carmel machiatto. This cake tasted EXACTLY like it. I don't know the secret. I simply know that if you book Paula Thomas for your wedding cake, you will be very happy with the results.

Kara Delay, Pick Me Floral and Event Design

Colorado Mountain Wedding Planner

Save the Dates - LIVE

I adore wedding blogs. I really do. Inspiring, touching, funny . . .

Every once in a while, I come across a post that is so sweet and whimsical it kind of chokes me up. Like this one today from Green Wedding Shoes . What a phenomenal way to send a save the date. Of course, they are getting married in Colorado (which probably just makes them more fun than the average couple). Hmmmm, I should see if they have booked all of their vendors. . .

Kara Delay, Pick Me Floral and Event Design

Colorado Destination Wedding Coordinator

Ranch Weddings 101 - Part III

Since Kevin Costner's wedding in Apsen, it is a must have for every ranch wedding. A photo of the happy couple in front of a vintage pickup truck. Why not? We are a country that LOVES it's trucks. And every ranch will have a few . . .

Mason Jar Madness. This is a must for your ranch wedding. Why? It's simple, it's easy, it's eco-friendly (ask your florist what they have for rent - check out Etsy and see if there is anyone in your neighborhood selling hers from HER wedding) No point in purchasing more. At Pick Me, we have a collection of mason jars dating back to the 1940's that were discovered in a house that Rami's sister bought when she was living in Austin. It's quite a conversation starter for a guest to be looking at your centerpieces and ask "does that jar say mayo???"

Kara Delay, Pick Me Floral and Event Design

Colorado Ranch Weddings

Lindsay and Austin's wedding - Devils Thumb Ranch!

A little peak at Lindsay and Austin's green and purple wedding! Vintage couch in the middle of the meadow, I love it. Your ranch wedding - your way!

Thanks to the bride and groom, the entire staff of DTR, CR and Tiffany with Brinton Studios, Matt Kenfield from Elite DJ, Charles Agar Videographer and Paula Thomas of Teacup Bakery.

To see the rest of the pictures, head on over to Pick Me!



Kara Delay, Pick Me Floral and Event Design

Winter Park Colorado Wedding Coordinator

Winter Park Colorado Wedding Florist

Ranch Weddings 101 - part 2!

Welcome back to Ranch Weddings 101 - brought to you from Pick Me Floral and Event Design. The picture below has some more of my absolute musts! A GREAT BARN - Honestly, it's a ranch, right? A great wooden fence - this is where your wedding pictures will be later . . .

Ceremony seating. Okay, if you are getting married on a Ranch, please be eco-friendly. Rather than leaving the carbon footprint of rental chair delivery - use hay bales. Top them with old tablecloths or sheets (this is a great time to do some research on Etsy or check out a local thrift store) Mix and match or uniform - the choice is yours . . .

Some more seating options. The saddle on the hay bale - best way I have ever used to make a 6 year old sit through a ceremony . . .

Okay . . .look above. Pick one or two. That's all. When you are planning your Ranch wedding, it can be tempting to go with every obvious ranch gimic. Either belt buckles or bandanas. Either cowboy hats or running with the ponies in the meadow. One or two of these touches will go a LONG way.

Rustic Archways. Look at what the property offers. Is there a grouping of trees you can hang decor from? Is there a structure that your Ranch offers? Dont fight nature . . .dress up what is already there.

Shepherd Hooks - simple floral arrangements. Best part of these? If you are a thifty Ranch Bride, you can reuse these in the reception.

Are you liking these ideas so far? Come over to Winter Park or give us a call to schedule a consultation on how we can make your Colorado Ranch wedding perfect!

Coming Up Next - Mason Jars and Anthropology - Oh how we adore you . . .

Kara Delay, Pick Me Floral and Event Design

Colorado Ranch Wedding Coordinator

bamboo Inspiration

This is a fun one I am working on for a springtime wedding. Bamboo stalks in various heights anchored in river rock in rustic wooden boxes paired with dried bamboo stalks - wrapped with twine, hypericum berries and rust colored cymbidium orchids - over celadon tablecloths. Rust colored cymbidium orchids will also be paired with bamboo stalks and mini-callas for a sleek and completely one of a kind bouquet.

And the topper of it all? Celedon green bamboo parasols hanging over the dance floor with a soft uplighting. I cant wait to see it come to life!

Kara Delay, Pick Me Floral and Event Design

Winter Park Colorado Wedding Coordination

Ranch Weddings 101 - Part I

We here at Pick Me Floral and Events love Ranch Weddings. It's kind of like the chicken and the egg question for us. Do we love them so we live here or did we start to love them because Rami and I both live in Tabernash, Colorado. We are not really sure.

So I decided to put together a lot of my inspiration boards for weddings I have designed over the last few years and create Ranch Weddings 101 - a step by step guide to throwing a sasstasstic Colorado Ranch wedding. These pictures are a combination of personal archives (wow, I have those now!) and online research. Enjoy!!


Absolutely mandatory for sassy ranch weddings are the following - gorgeous barn adorned with big heavy muslin curtains, a gentle smattering of hay (which also saves your shoes from mud!) and handpainted signs. Make your own or check out Etsy. . .

Lighting, lighting, lighting. I can not stress it enough. Lanterns, gas light bulbs, chandeliers, twinkle lights, uplighting, chinese lanterns, LED lights, candles. . ..pick your poison. This will have one of the largest impacts on the mood you are creating . . .therefore most of these options will weigh heavily on your decor budget. Call us . . . we have some secrets . . .

I absolutely adore everything about this picture. The chandeliers . . . the tablescape . . . absolute perfection.

Okay, the pictures above and below are to jump start your creativity. What did you love as kid? Smores, bobbing for apples (although this is super messy. . .maybe this should be a rehearsal dinner kind of activity) horseshoes, . . .make something fun and unique. It's a ranch wedding!!! Stop being so serious.

Do you have a bar that you can set up outdoors for cocktail hour? It doesnt need to be lemonade but make a signature drink (that can be made in bulk for speed of service!) in an alcoholic and non-alcoholic option. Something yummy and colorful that your guests can grab while they walk around with their date as they revel in the scenery. Serve in mason jars adorned with a bright straw, swizzle stick or a little piece of paper with your moniker (or western ranch -style brand).

Fill containers on the bar with the appropriate garnish in your color scheme (lemons, oranges, apples or limes) and you are done. Just make sure you have a bartender so no one overserves themselves . . .

Stay tuned for the next installment where I will warn you about kitchsy overkill . . .

Kara Delay, Pick Me Floral and Event Design

Colorado Ranch Destination Wedding Planner

Happy Anniversary - Anne and Henning!

I can't believe it's already been a year since Anne and Henning's gorgeous winter wedding at Devils Thumb Ranch. This globe trotting couple planned their incredible destination wedding from the far reaches of Germany (where Anne was finishing med school - as an American - in German. WOW) with assistance from her Mom in Charleston. We pulled off a stunning simple wedding built around white dendrobium orchids, chocolate brown linens and splashes of red!

The old rustic sign on the way to the Ranch. The wonderful mother - daughter photography team of Kokoro photography didnt miss a detail!

For this Timberhouse ceremony we set 2 large cylinder vases filled with curly willow and ivory on the ledge. Then we added 100 votives mixed with greens and river rock. A simple way to bring the outdoors in!

A few different views of the Broad Axe Barn. I love the chocolate brown in that room. It makes everything around it POP.

Thank you again for trusting the details of your big day with us. We wish you a lifetime of happiness!

Kara Delay, Pick Me Floral and Event Design

Colorado Destination Wedding Planner

Inspiration - Succulents!

Yesterday, I got a phone call from a Bride interested in creating a gorgeous super green succulent based wedding. We talked about here theme and what she was looking for and she sent me the following picture from Style Me Pretty. As soon as I saw which wedding she was turning to for inspiration, I got to work right away. I LOVE THIS WEDDING. For the bride, I created the inspiration board above and designed her table centerpieces using succulents, antique green hydrangeas, purple and green kale, lotus pods and Japanese aster. I am so excited for this wedding to come together. Check back in September to see the finished product

Kara Delay, Pick Me Floral and Event Design

Winter Park Wedding Florist

Favorite Bouquets of 2009!

What a fantastic year. I decided to create a little retrospective of some of our favorite bouquets of the year. We hope it serves as inspiration and a challenge. What can we do next???

Kara Delay, Winter Park Wedding Florist

Pick Me Floral and Event Design Studio

Angel and Cyriac - Devils Thumb Ranch Wedding

Angel and Cyriac's winter wedding at Devils Thumb was a fantastic combination of winter ranch wonderland - meets a Swedish Ice Hotel - meets South Beach's own Delano Hotel. Angel had such a clear and perfect vision of the look and feel for her intimate December ceremony - we were honored to be a part of it.

Devils Thumb Ranch - Timberhouse Ceremony. Rather than tradional chairs, Angel and Cyriac chose to mix and match furniture from all of the Ranch to create an informal feeling. Benches covered with faux fur throws were placed side by side with leather arm chairs. End result - perfect!

I love these manzanita branches accented with crystals (what can we say . . . they are popular!)

I love this picture.

For centerpieces, Pick Me! arranged silver and white curly willow in 24" glass cylinder and filled with blue LED lights and a touch of faux snow. Over 60 candles were staggered down the center of the kings table creating a fantastic glow during dinner.

Paula from Teacup did it again! She's amazing

We were so happy to work with Jessica Adler of JA Special Events, Paula from Teacup, CR and Tiffany from Brinton Studios and (of course) the entire staff at Devils Thumb Ranch on this beautiful winter wedding. To see the rest of the story please stop by CR and Tiffany's beautiful blog.

Kara Delay, Winter Park Wedding Florist

Pick Me Floral and Event Design