Choosing Your Bridesmaids

Choosing bridesmaids

You’re engaged!  Congratulations!  Now let’s get on that wedding party game.

Choosing your bridesmaids can feel overwhelming.  Maybe you have so many girlfriends that you can’t even wrap around your head around who you’ll bridesmaids will be! We’re here to give you a breakdown on how to effectively choose your top girls.  Choosing your bridesmaids is a monumental part for your big day!  After all, these are the girls that will be standing by your side from the beginning up until you’re marrying the love of your life.  They need to be relationship with meaning behind them.  You’re not just choosing someone to fill an empty spot!  So, first step- brainstorming your wishlist of attendants.  Do you have a sister?  Does your fiance have a sister?  It’s common courtesy to include your fiance’s sister, unless she tells you not to!  Now, let’s work down your list of friends.  Who is your oldest friend?  Are y’all still close?  Is she Maid Of Honor status?  If yes- great!  If no- add her on as a bridesmaid!  Any other close family members (cousins, aunts, etc.) Consider bringing them on to stand by you as you say your ‘I Do’s’.  Who was the first person you called when you got engaged?  Was it a newer best friend (co-worker, roommate, etc.) If yes- bridesmaid status!!

 

There really is no limit to how many bridesmaids you can have, but again, keep in mind that this is a huge day for you.  You want the very best and supportive people standing by your side!  Whether it’s two bridesmaids or 10 bridesmaids, make sure that each gal you pick has a meaningful relationship with you!  The girls you don’t choose as bridesmaids can always be readers, house party or ushers!  They all hold important roles as well and would still be considered ‘Wedding Party’ status!

 

Happy Planning!

 

xox Haley

We were published in Rocky Mountain Bride!

We were published in Rocky Mountain Bride a few weeks ago!  Check out this awesome write up about our Piney River Ranch shoot!

Piney River Ranch is home to some of Colorado’s most beautiful mountain vistas, and in collaboration wonderful vendor team, we had the chance to really show off what a rustic and romantic autumn wedding could look like here! Haley Hyman with Platinum Weddings and Events designed and conducted the entire shoot. She had an idea of how she wanted it to look, but didn’t want to limit her vendors’ creativity. After all, the goal was to really showcase what each of these wedding professionals can do. The models, Mary and Trask, are an actual couple that are tying the knot next year! Their dog, Sadie decided to join in, and the pictures were just beautiful. We went with purple hues, creams and greenery for our color palette, and the result was almost magical!”

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Bridesmaid Dresses: Dora Grace Bridal // Dress Designer: Mori Lee // Event Planner: Platinum Weddings and Events // Floral Designer: Petal & Bean // Invitation Designer: Platypus Papers // Makeup Artist: Megan Cary Artistry // Photographer: Aldabella Photography // Reception Venue: Piney River Ranch LLC // Rentals: Alpine Party Rentals

Destination Weddings

Hi Platinum followers!

I hope everyone had a fabulous week!  It is bright and sunny with a high of 72 degrees in Denver, Colorado this Sunday.  With the weather be fantastic in the beginning of March, I’ve got my mind of destination weddings and traveling!

For all those brides out there that have been bit by the travel bug, this blog is for you!  For all those planners and vendors out there that would die to do a destination wedding, this blog is for you as well!  Enjoy. 🙂

 

  1. South Africa

Walker Bay Nature Reserve Walkway South Africa.I want to go see this place one d... #SouthAfrica - http://urbanangelza.com/2015/11/30/walker-bay-nature-reserve-walkway-south-africa-i-want-to-go-see-this-place-one-d-southafrica/?Urban+Angels http://www.urbanangelza.com:

www.urbanangelza.com

Johannesburg, South Africa. (My friend Tenique <3 who I met when I was an Au Pair in the US is from here & I've always promised to be at her wedding)

2.  Anguilla

Shoal Bay East, Anguilla:

www.cntraveler.com

The Viceroy Anguilla:

www.everafterhoneymoonsblog.com

3. Costa Rica

Come Away to This Enchanting Costa Rica Wedding:

www.popsugar.com

www.chloemurdochphotography.com  Brides: An Intimate Destination Wedding in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, Casa Capitan:

www.brides.com

4. Hawaii

Hawaii, the Big Island Luxury Wedding Venue: Four Seasons Resort Hualalai:

www.desitnationweddingmag.com

Tips on Eloping in Hawaii on Borrowed & Blue.  Photo Credit: Photography by MARIAH MILAN:

www.borrowedandblue.com

5. Ireland

The Most Amazing Castles in Ireland | Fascinating Places To Travel:

www.fascinating-places.blogspot.com

The ultimate Irish wedding - a wedding on the Cliffs of Moher - Happy St. Patrick's Day #ireland:

www.onefabday.com

6.  Fiji

Bula Bride - Fiji Destination Wedding Blog / Castaway Island Fiji Wedding – Sam & Ann captured by Shannon Stent Images

www.bulabride.com

7 Great Reasons To Have A Winter Wedding:

www.paperandlace.com

7. Greece

#Santorini, #Greece // An Interview with Lightedpixels Photography + A Giveaway:

www.theweddingscoop.com

Amazing Santorini with churches and sea view in Greece:

www.99traveltips.com

8.  New Zealand

I just want to go to New Zealand, take a helicopter ride to the top of a mountain, and have Jim Pollard come along and take photos of me and Shawn. IS THAT SO MUCH TO ASK?!?!:

www.junebugweddings.com

Omanawa falls - Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

9.  Turks + Caicos

Donna Karan’s amazing beach was the setting of our ceremony. Our chuppah was actually in the ocean.:

www.vogue.com

Front Street, the oldest street in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos.:

www.flirckr.com

10.  Italy

Rebecca and Elijah' Destination Lake Como, Italy Wedding. Ceremony took place at Villa Del Balbianello. See more photos by The Goodness on www.intimateweddings.com/blog #destinationweddings

www.intimateweddings.com

Romance in the Amalfi Coast: http://www.stylemepretty.com/destination-weddings/2015/04/15/elegant-amalfi-coast-dream-wedding-in-ravello-italy/ | Photography: Alicia Swedenborg - http://www.aliciaswedenborg.com/

www.stylemepretty.com

xox Haley