As we enter 2018, I reflect on the first few months with Mountain Media Group and the wonderful adventure I signed up for. It has been a lot of fun being a part of a creative team with passion, grace and limitless talent, whether they are writing the stories,...
By NOCO Style staff Brides and grooms throughout Northern Colorado are no doubt thrilled about the recent opening of Fort Collins’ newest hotel. Part of the Marriott Autograph Collection, The Elizabeth Hotel is decidedly upscale with design touches that pay homage to...
For brides, the most important part of the wedding—after the groom, of course—is The Dress. It is the focal point of the ceremony, if not the entire day. Oh, Royal family, how we look to thee. We can thank Queen Victoria for the enduring preference for white or ivory....
By Kyle Eustice Many people wait their whole life for that magical moment when their significant other pulls out a tiny box, gets down on one knee and asks for their hand in marriage. For those doing the proposing, the pressure to find the ideal engagement ring is...
By Julie Ulstrup As a wedding photographer, one thing I have heard repeatedly from married couples is that they wish they would have made photography of their wedding more of a priority. Every bride and groom wants to have beautiful photographs of their special day....
By Michelle Venus Your wedding is a reflection of your love for each other. The day should be special. Unique. Perfect. But what may look beautiful on Pinterest or in bridal magazines may or may not hit the right note. Local wedding planners, who are in the know and...
By Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer As Colorado grows, the number of people on the roads and the slopes grows as well, which means that “going skiing” has become more of an ordeal than it used to be. For those who yearn for the “olden days” of skiing, these three ski areas, all...
As I write this month’s message, I’m sitting here in a rented VRBO in Estes Park. My extended family is here, and we had hoped to spend the weekend enjoying fresh snow, soul food, a crackling fire, games, spirits and good company. Although we live just an hour away,...
By Kay Rios That adorable fluffy animal with the festive ribbon might have brought squeals of delight from kids at Christmas, but now that the initial excitement has worn off, reality may rear its inconvenient head. Introducing a new pet into a home requires work,...