The Best Event Center in Colorado Springs

When planning your wedding, having the best venue in Colorado Springs is what can make or break your event. Working with vendors who work with you, helping you to create your dream wedding is what can help you have a beautiful and amazing day. Here at The Historic Pinecrest, we know that it takes a lot of work and planning to achieve your dream wedding day, and we're in it for the long haul to help you. Here are a few reasons you will love working with us and having your wedding in our event center in Colorado Springs.

Plenty of Space

Our venue event center is a great place to host your wedding or any other event because we have so much space. Our large open floor plan allows you to get out and bust a move on the dance floor or set up tables and chairs for an amazing dining experience. You can let the festivities begin with ample space because our venue can hold up to 225 guests. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime with all of your family and friends.

A Room With A View

The Historic Pinecrest event center is ideal for any event because we have a stage at the front of the room. You can place your head tables on the stage and have a great view of your guests, or you can utilize this staging area for many different types of events. Are you hosting a speaking event? Our venue is ideal for the large stage at the front and plenty of room to place chairs side by side conference style. Do you have a private school or homeschool group that needs to host a graduation? Our venue is perfect for that as well! Make use of our stage for many different types of events!

Perfect For Any Season or Decor

While our event center has a distinct rustic decor, it can be styled in any way, shape, or form. We have had many brides with many different styles come in and make this space their own through table decor, lights, and props. If you've booked your wedding with us, we would love to invite you to a Bridal Open House anytime between now and your wedding. We host them once a month, and not only is this a great time to meet some of our amazing vendors around the area, you can also bring many of your decorations and see how they would look at our venue. You can take measurements and really start to see your big day unfold!

Many Amenities

When you book your event at our event center in Colorado Springs you will always get unlimited phone, email, and texting support, with access to communicating directly with our owners, Jess and Maria. You can get private tours of our facilities that you can schedule throughout the week as well. You can also get all dining, head table, and gift tables set up - you have enough to worry about with all of your planning, we've got this for you! We also provide tables and cushioned chairs, and a wide variety of colored table linens and napkins to select from. We have bone white china dinner plates and cake plates, silverware, coffee cups and water goblets as well.

Take your party outdoors when the weather is nice with the use of our outdoor decks and porches. You can enjoy the views of surrounding mountains, creek, and occasional wildlife like deer, bear, coyote, and fox.

We also provide an event manager to assist your caterer to cut your wedding cake and a digital sound system with mixing board to provide the entertainment to MC your reception. Finally, our staff performs the clean-up and tear-down at the end of the event, so you don't have to worry about it!

Plan Your Event Today!

Are you ready to start your wedding planning process by booking your wedding venue? It's never too early to book your date! As brides all around the country are planning their 2017 weddings and securing their dates with all of their vendors. Create your dream wedding by getting started today!

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From Ms. To Mrs. - How to Change Your Name

The "I Do's" have been exchanged, your Colorado Springs wedding was a beautiful success, and now it's time to change your name and start your new life - if that's what you're choosing to do. There can be a lot of steps involved when it comes to changing your name, and the Historic Pinecrest would love to help you out with all things wedding, from the engagement to the details afterward. Here are a few ways you can make changing your name easier, and know where to start

To Change Your Name, Or Not Change Your Name - That is the Question

While it is more common for brides to change their name after the wedding, there are other options. Depending on where you are in life, it may not be the most convenient to change your name, or perhaps you have familial reasons to keep your maiden name, or maybe you just want to. No matter what your reasons, here are a few things to know about your name change options:

1. Keep Your Name

2. Take Your Spouses Name

3. Take your spouse's name legally, but keep your given name professionally

4. Make your given surname your middle name and take your spouse's last name

5. Create a New Last Name

How to Change Your Name

Get a Certified Copy of Your Marriage License

When you file your marriage license they will file it and have a certified copy sent to your home. This will take some time, though, so if you are planning on changing your name quickly, you'll want to get a certified copy from them. This will cost extra, though, so plan on budgeting some extra money for this.

Update Your Drivers License

Take your certified marriage license over to the DMV along with your current driver's license. You can use this to now update your name on the driver's license as well as possibly your voter registration card if you have one.

Update Your Car Title

While you're at the DMV, if you have a car title without any liens on it, you can bring your title along with the marriage license and get that updated. If you have liens on the title, you may want to wait and change the name on the title once you've paid them off - depending on how long that will be.

Update Your Social Security Card

You will have to follow all of the instructions when changing your name on your social security card. They may require proof of citizenship, proof of your legal name change, proof of identity, and proof of your old name. Be sure and check their website to know exactly what they will need before going.

Talk To Your Human Resources Department Or Employer

Once you've updated your social security card, you'll want to speak with your employer or someone in the HR department of your company to get your name changed. They have to report you Social Security payments, so this step will need to be taken quickly.

Update Your Bank Accounts

Not only will you want to update your bank accounts with your new name, but you may also want to add your spouse to your accounts. This can be a quick stop in your name change process, but while you're running around town getting it done, it can save you some time.

Replace Your Passport

There are two different ways to do this, depending on whether you've gotten your passport within a year of your marriage or before. Depending on the time frame you have, you may want to save this step for last, as you'll be mailing your marriage certificate off.

If you applied for your passport within a year of your name change, you can fill out the correct form from their website and then mail the form, your old passport, two new photos, your marriage certificate to the address listed on their website and your passport will be replaced free of charge. If you have had your passport for more than a year, you will have to apply for a new passport and pay a fee to have it processed.

Miscellaneous Accounts

Now it's time to update all of the rest of your accounts where your old name will be. Online accounts, credit cards, 401(k), etc. You may still be finding accounts months down the line that need the name change, and some accounts may require a copy of your marriage license depending on who it is. 

The Historic Pinecrest Celebrates With You!

This is such a fun adventure in your life, and we're proud to have stood by your side through all of the wedding planning. If you are a bride who is still looking for a beautiful mountain wedding venue in Colorado Springs, we would be honored to show you the possibilities available at The Historic Pinecrest. Our breathtaking wedding chapel is nestled in the mountains of Colorado, our event center is spacious and perfectly set up for your wedding reception in Colorado Springs, and the Lodge has enough room for you and the bridal party to all stay in the same place for the weekend. Visit our website today to learn more about our wedding venue, and how you can get a private tour!

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Take a Tour of Our Beautiful Lodge

Imagine waking up on the morning of your big day surrounding not only by incredible mountain views but in a beautiful lodge surrounded by the family and friends who mean so much to you. When you celebrate your wedding weekend at Historic Pinecrest, we have many amenities that will help make your wedding even more special, and one of them is the Lodge. Our Colorado Springs venue is beautiful, and the lodge adds to that beauty even more. Here are a few reasons we're sure you will love this aspect of our property.

The Lodge at Pinecrest

With accommodations for up to 20 guests, the lodge is the perfect place to bring everyone together. The Lodge features 9 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, a full-service kitchen and high-speed Wi-Fi access. Additionally, the Lodge offers dining facilities for up to 50 people and is the perfect setting to host your intimate reception or event.

Great Ways to Use The Lodge

Our lodge provides a great place for family and friends to stay if they're coming from out of town. It can also be a fun way to keep your wedding party together throughout the festivities, and can be a lot simpler than finding a hotel. Our lodge is perfect for any type of event, though, it doesn't just have to be weddings! Here are a few other events that would really benefit from our Colorado Springs Lodge!

• Family Reunions
• Bachelor or Bachelorette Parties
• Girls Getaway Weekends
• Conferences
• Vendor Events
• Family Vacations
• Birthday Parties & More!

Virtual Tour

From the large gathering rooms on both floors to the nine bedrooms and a full-service kitchen, we're sure that our lodge will be the perfect place for you and your friends and family to kick back and enjoy a fun and exciting wedding weekend. Here is a short video you can watch to learn more about our lodge and what to expect when you come stay here.

Host Your Event at the Best Wedding Venue in Colorado Springs

If you want to keep your family, friends, and wedding party together to enjoy the festivities, our lodge is the perfect place to plan for. From our gorgeous wedding chapel in Colorado Springs to our spacious event center where can get party with everyone you know, we are certain you and your fiance will find our venue to be ideal for your special day. If you're interested in taking a tour of our facility, meeting our staff, and learning about all of the possibilities, visit our website, or give us a call at 719-357-8613. When you schedule your event, we also provide a Bridal Open House where you can meet vendors, test out the decorations, and get a good feel for how your day will feel when it gets closer. Book your wedding today!

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5 Bouquet Styles You Can Carry On Your Wedding Day

Flowers are beautiful, colorful, fragrant, and can even communicate words of love and devotion. Brides have been carrying bouquets of fragrant flowers since at least the 15th century, if not longer. Not only does a busy bride have to choose what types of flowers to put inside her bouquet, but you also need to decide which bouquet style will go best with your flowers and style. Before you get married at the best wedding venue in Colorado Springs, take a look at this list of bouquet styles, and see if you can find one that suits your wedding the best.

Round

This simple, elegant, and traditional style can be designed as a tight cluster for density or loosely for an airy feel. It works well with all wedding and dress styles, so if you don't know what to choose, you can't go wrong with a round style. The flowers you select will influence the formality of your bouquet, so you'll want to discuss this with your florist first.

Pageant

This is also known as the "arm sheath" bouquet because the long stemmed flowers and foliage are cradled in your arm. This style can be as modest or elaborately designed as you would like. This can be a beautifully stunning alternative if you'll be having a more modern wedding. Popular floral choices include calla lilies, gladiolus, orchids, long-stemmed roses, delphiniums, and larkspur.

Cascade

The late Princess Diana carried this style as her impressive and beautiful bouquet. It can also be referred to as a "shower bouquet." It is the most formal and traditional style a bride can choose, it's designed to spill gracefully over the bride's hands as it flows downward for a very sophisticated look.

Nosegay

This bouquet features a compact cluster of flowers, where the stems are wrapped tightly, often with organza or satin ribbon, and cut to one uniform length. These bouquets also traditionally have more greenery than others. It can be a very trendy style for brides, and is also popular for bridesmaids in a smaller arrangement.

Posy

A small and round bouquet that can easily be held in one hand. This bouquet is often chosen because you can display a wider variety of flower types, with rich color and interest. It can be constructed loosely with coordinating ribbon and an embellished trim. Roses, gerberas, peonies, tulips, and ranunculus are all beautiful options for this style.

Pomander

Also referred to as the "kissing ball" for the "ball" of many blossoms that are suspended from a loop of decorative ribbon. This can create a more interesting way of displaying ordinary or less expensive flowers than a traditional bouquet, and it also a great style for flower girls!

A Beautiful Colorado Springs Wedding Venue

No matter what season you will be celebrating your big day, Historic Pinecrest has a breathtaking view of the Colorado mountains and wonderful staff who can't wait to bring your day about. From small parties to large, we can accommodate you and your guests in our beautiful wedding chapel, event center, or lodge. Are you ready to book the best Colorado Springs wedding venue? Give us a call at 719-357-8613 today to learn which dates are available, and how we can help you create your special day.

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Stylish Wedding Trends for 2016

This year, weddings will be as romantic as ever while also featuring natural elements, soft fabrics, and a continuation of the mismatched bridesmaid dresses trend. At the Historic Pinecrest, we like to stay on top of wedding ideas to help you plan your big day and make your Colorado wedding perfect. Here’s what we expect will be some beautiful trends in 2016.

Desserts That Take the Cake!

Gone are the days where you have to serve cake at your wedding. Though there are many creative flavors and styles for wedding cakes, many brides are opting for something a little more creative and unique. From donut pyramids to ice cream buffets, pies, and even macaroon towers, the options are endless.

Effortless Beauty

Many brides in the past have spent a lot of time getting ready, with perfect hair styles, detailed make-up and more. Today's brides are creating a sophisticated, natural and classic beauty for their wedding day. Classic up do's and simple colors are an elegant way to style your wedding.

Wedding Brunch

Evening weddings hold a special romance, but morning weddings are bringing a fresh appeal that haven't been as common in the wedding world. Imagine a romantic wedding brunch surrounded by all of your special loved ones, enjoying a customized waffle bar, with the beautiful morning sun shining through the trees, and a fresh mountain breeze blowing by. If you haven't set a time for your wedding, a morning brunch could be perfect for you!

Woodland Theme

From actually getting married in the woods to bringing the woods indoors through floral arrangements, "au naturel" is a very popular style. When you want to choose a Colorado wedding venue that inspires a romantic, woodsy theme, Historic Pinecrest is a perfect setting. Our beautiful mountain chapel is surrounded by nature and majestic beauty.

Rose Gold Jewelry

Many women either prefer Gold or Silver, but a nice blend between the two is what is known as “Rose Gold”. It has a soft romantic feel and complements many different skin tones. While bold yellow gold or bright silver can be a very dramatic contrast on many skin tones, rose gold tends to pull out the rose and pinkish hues, making it a wonderful choice for your wedding day!

Adventure Weddings

A popular trend that we may see more in the future, and throughout 2016 are adventure weddings. Couples are opting for not only beautiful settings but a wedding that may be a "challenge" to get to. While the wedding adventure is dependent on the couple, they can vary between scuba weddings, ski slope weddings, airplane cockpit nuptials, and even wakeboarding weddings! These adventures may not be conducive to having lots of guests attend, but they could certainly be a bold way to express yourselves!

MisMatched Bridesmaids

We've seen this trend through 2015, but it's not going anywhere for 2016! In fact, bridesmaids may be even more mismatched than ever. Many brides let their bridesmaids choose their own dress style, but still stick to a specific color. This year you may find that bridesmaids are getting to not only choose the styles, but also the color that they wear! This makes it easier than ever to wear the dress again long after the wedding day, and choose a dress that looks great on you.

Create a Wonderful Wedding In Colorado Springs

At Historic Pinecrest, we want to help you make your special day amazing from start to finish. No matter what trends you follow or trends you create, our beautiful venue is picture perfect. From our breathtaking mountain chapel to our large event center where you can dance the night away with your friends and family, we have a perfect wedding venue for you to celebrate in. Book your wedding today to begin your adventure of a lifetime!

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7 Tips to Host an Amazing Quinceanera

Quinceanera celebrations mark the time that a Hispanic girl becomes a woman. This important event has many cultural and religious symbolisms included throughout the ceremony and reception. In recent years, it has been merged with American culture for some families, and instead of celebrating it on the fifteenth (quince) birthday, some combine it with a sweet sixteen party. There are a lot of details to be planned out for this large celebration, and we have a few tips to help make it easier.

Set the Date

If you're following tradition, the event will be held on the girl's 15th birthday, or the Saturday closest to it. One custom is to have a mariachi band serenade the birthday girl outside of her house the night before her 15th birthday. In many cases, this event is planned one year in advance to make sure you can secure all of the vendors for the big day.

Plan the Budget

Like any event, it's important to know how much you want to spend before you start looking for vendors and planning the details. Sometimes, family members will sponsor specific details of the event, like the quinceanera dress, flowers, food, etc. Here is a quick formula to give you an idea of how much to budget for each aspect of the event:

Reception/Catering - 52%
Invitations - 3%
Dress & Accessories - 5%
Flowers - 5%
Music, live band, DJ -5-18%
Miscellaneous 5-10%

Select Your Court of Honor

The court of honor are the people who the Quinceanera chooses to be by her side through the celebration. This can be made up of  cousins and other family members, or very close friends. The court is composed of men and women, and they will generally wear fancy dresses and tuxedos.

Reserve the Perfect Colorado Springs Venue

As you go through the planning process, one of the most important details is to secure a venue. At the Historic Pinecrest, we have a beautiful Colorado mountain chapel that would be the perfect location for your quinceanera ceremony. We also have an event center that would be ideal for the reception or a ceremony/reception combo. There is a stage at the front of the event center where the ceremony can be performed, and a large dance floor where you can arrange tables and chairs for dining. The floors are hardwood, and will be ideal for the special dance program that you'll find is common in many quinceanera celebrations.

Create a Guest List

Your guest list should be composed of people who have been by your side through your formative growing up years. It can include immediate and distant relatives, friends, neighbors, church family, teachers, etc. Be sure to get the invitations sent out a few weeks in advance to help ensure that they can keep the date open for your celebration.

Work Out the Details

There are many details to be arranged when planning your quinceanera. You'll need to talk with a priest and make sure that he has that date available. You'll also need to choose your dress and accessories. For the ceremony, many families choose to have the priest bless special gifts (generally a tiara, cross, bible, and scepter), and the mother places the tiara on her daughter's head. There can also be a shoe change ceremony, where the father will change the Quinceanera's flat shoes for high heels. These are all details that you'll want to plan in advance.

Plan the Reception

This is the fun part of the evening where everyone gets to celebrate this coming of age. Generally, the court will be presented, and then the Quinceanera. There are special dances that can be reserved as well. Many times a waltz is danced with the Quinceanera and her father, then the court of honor joins them on the dance floor, followed by the Godparents. Then the rest of the guests are welcome to dance as well, and many people may take turns dancing with the Quinceanera. Finally, the toast is given and the cake is served.

Events at the Historic Pinecrest

From quinceaneras to weddings, and family reunions to company meetings, there are many wonderful events held at Historic Pinecrest, and we're excited to see what 2016 will hold. From small gatherings of 50 people to large events with 225 guests, we have the facility and accommodations to provide a good time for all. Give us a call today at 719-357-8613 to book your Colorado Springs event!

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Tips on How to Approach Your Wedding Guest List

As a newly engaged couple, one of the first planning details you may tackle together will be the guest list. You both sit down and make your plans for a small, intimate wedding, with no children and only plus one's if they've been together over a year. Next thing you know, your mother says that it's absolutely crucial to invite your third cousin twice removed and her three kids under ten. How are you supposed to handle these situations, and what is appropriate? Here are a few ways you can consider approaching those taboo questions when you are planning your beautiful Colorado wedding.

Start at the Beginning

Look at your budget, and realistically plan for the number of people that you can invite. There can be many factors in the number you choose for your wedding, from the size of the venue to the cost of the reception. Either way, it's important to set the number in advance, otherwise, it will be easier to make exceptions later on.

The Guest List

An easy way to create the guest list is by creating four lists: A, B, C, D. The A list will be the people you can't imagine getting married without - immediate family and your closest friends. The B list will be your aunts, uncles, cousins, high school friends you still stay in touch with, etc. Your "C" list is reserved for co-workers, your parents friends, and neighbors that you've known forever. Finally, the "D" list will be distant cousins, old friends you may have lost contact with, and your parents friends from church. As you start to hit the total number of guests, start removing the names from the "D" list.

Parental Requests

Many a bride has had her parents or future in-laws come to her asking if they could invite old friends or distant family. While it's always best to go with your gut, if you don't feel that they should be at the wedding there are several ways you can carefully say so. You can make it clear early on that you are going to be select about the people being invited to the wedding. Depending on who is funding the wedding, you may want to split the list in half or thirds - this can help your family see the total number they can invite for their side of the family. You can also reassure your mom that you'll invite her special bridge club friend after you've had a specific number of people RSVP that they can't attend.

"And Guest"

You are not required to put "and guest" on anyone's invitation, but in some cases, it's better to do so than not. If you know the couple has been together for a significant amount of time, it's appropriate to invite them both. If someone RSVP's to your wedding with a name that was not on your guest list, don't be afraid to let them know that you are trying to keep it small and cannot extend an invitation to their guest. In many cases, your guests may be relieved that they don't have to go find a "guest" to bring with them. If you have many single friends, it may be a good chance to seat them next to each other and see if one wedding really does bring on another!

Kid Friendly...or Not

While our Colorado wedding venue is great for weddings with or without kids, the decision is up to you. Whether you want absolutely no children, limited, or the whole family, be specific about your requests. If you do not want children at your wedding, don't list them on the invite. This should convey easily that it's kid free event. If you're okay with them coming you can either list their names or put "and family" on the invite so there will be no doubt that you're okay with it. Also, remember that adult children get their own invite, especially if they live on their own.

Friends from the Office

If you have a small office with only a few co-workers, it's best to invite them all and not choose 1 out of 5 to invite. If you work in a large corporation, you can probably get by with not inviting anyone or only the close co-workers that you work with on a daily basis. Use your best judgment and don't stress over it too much.

Best Wedding Venue in Colorado Springs

When in doubt about your guest list, err on the side of inclusion. Like they say - the more the merrier! Weddings at Historic Pinecrest are not only breathtaking but incredibly fun. We have three different venues for you to choose from, depending on your event and your needs. Whether you want to have a beautiful wedding in our mountain chapel, or you're planning a small weekend getaway with only your closest family and friends in our lodge - your wedding will be spectacular. Contact us today to see if your wedding date is available and get it on our calendar!

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Celebrate at the Historic Pinecrest Lodge

When you host your Colorado Event at Historic Pinecrest, you have our whole team to help with the event, but you also have access to The Lodge! This cozy building is great for family reunions, birthday parties, out of town guests, the wedding party and more! Here are a few different events you can celebrate at Historic Pinecrest and why our magnificent Colorado lodge would be ideal!

Family Reunions

With nine bedrooms, the lodge can comfortably sleep 20 people, making our beautiful facility perfect for family reunions. There are two levels to this building, allowing for your family to spread out. A majority of the rooms have their own closet, and there are six bathrooms between both levels. Our venue is located in the breathtaking Colorado mountains, and will be a wonderful spot for your reunion in any season. Contact us today to learn more about hosting your Colorado family reunion with us!

Weddings

The lodge would be a wonderful place for you and your family to stay before the wedding. This venue is perfectly suited for your out of town wedding party, family or guests. The open design allows for plenty of space to prepare for the event and the full-service kitchen and high-speed WIFI access will make the accommodations more comfortable than surrounding hotels. The Lodge is booked separately from the chapel and event center, so if you're interested in adding this to your package, be sure to ask about it when you book your event.

Birthday & Anniversary Celebrations

The Historic Pinecrest Lodge can be a wonderful location for birthdays and anniversaries. You can gather your loved ones together and enjoy our cozy lodge with fireplaces on each floor, or the great outdoors where the Colorado mountains surround us. No matter how you choose to enjoy your event, we know that the Lodge will be a perfect fit for you. The living room/dining room can seat up to fifty people, allowing for plenty of space for people to celebrate with dining and dancing. This is a great option for smaller gatherings and events.

A Beautiful Colorado Lodge

The Historic Pinecrest is and an ideal choice for any of your entertaining needs. From small crowds to large we have three stunning Colorado venues for you to choose from. Our team is ready to meet with you and learn what would make your event amazing. Give us a call or text us at 719-357-8613 to learn more about our facility and book your dates at our beautiful Colorado lodge!

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