How to Pick Flowers for Your Fall Wedding

Whatever your vision for your bridal bouquet and wedding flowers are, we can’t imagine a more beautiful setting than Historic Pinecrest. Located at the base of Mt. Chautauqua, the Historic Pinecrest is known for being one of the best Colorado Springs wedding venues. We are here to help you have a magical day, and we will customize our venue to go with your flowers, as well as your overall wedding theme.

Your wedding flowers should reflect the theme of your wedding. The colors of the flowers, as well as the flowers themselves, are important. To help you create your own version, here are some gorgeous fall wedding flower ideas:

Rustic, dusty theme

Play up a rustic theme with burgundy peonies that are tied with burlap ribbons. Rust-hued dahlias, bold yellow sunflowers, burnt-orange daisies, and soft pink chrysanthemums will make your tables, bouquets, and boutonnières look vibrant.

Create eclectic centerpieces by pulling pale-colored hydrangeas and different kinds of wildflowers together for a warm, country feel. For an antique style, tie a brooch on a silk ribbon to stalks of lavender for your bouquet. Bright tones of tulips paired with soft touches of anemones will create a vintage wedding vibe.

Classy, refined theme

For a more elegant theme with a dash of color, create a posy with romantic red roses and blush orchids. Make sure your flowers are fresh and in bloom, and choose arrangements that represent your style. Tasteful ivory colored calla lilies are a favorite, and they also come in peach, mauve-pink, and dark purple colors.

Choose flowers that smell amazing; the garden rose is a classic, and is easily paired next to cotton-colored gardenias which also smell incredible. From simple white on white, to polychrome arrangements, the right kinds of flowers will make a statement at your wedding.

Natural, organic theme

Take advantage of the woodlands that surround Historic Pinecrest by adding greenery to your flowers and keeping the stems long in your bouquets. A more minimalist, natural look with maple and eucalyptus leaves, succulents, ferns, ivy, fresh herbs, and berries will give the theme of your wedding a more forest feel. Get creative with mason jars by hanging them along the aisle and in trees with lush, loose flowers or candles. Pops of trailing greenery are lovely to look at and can make any space look charming. These simple touches will go with the natural beauty that surrounds Historic Pinecrest.

Your autumn wedding will stand out with flowers that are bursting with seasonal colors. The right blooms placed strategically throughout our venue will transform your wedding into an elegant fall celebration. Whether you’re looking for a bigger, multicolored bouquet or simple, clean-cut flowers with a smaller shape, Historic Pinecrest can provide all standing décor, floral arrangements, and candelabras for your wedding that are fit for your wedding theme.

The view of the Rocky Mountains from our beautiful Colorado Springs wedding venue is the perfect backdrop for your nuptials. Historic Pinecrest is the ideal location for intimate Colorado wedding ceremonies and receptions. There are so many reasons why the Historic Pinecrest is the perfect choice for your wedding. Our beautiful wedding venue near Colorado Springs offers a wide range of floral options for your big day. If you'd like to meet us and see our venue, give us a call or text us at 719-357-8613 to set up a private tour today!

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Preserving Your Wedding Day

You've indulged in HOURS of dreaming, invested HUNDREDS and THOUSANDS of dollars, and used countless minutes to DIY fun projects for your big day. Yet, within just a few hours, the day is done, the food is eaten, the dress is packaged away in a box, and your memories will be limited to a photo album - or will they? With a little bit of forward thinking, you can preserve many aspects of your big day to decorate your home and keep the memory alive. Here are a few top picks from the Historic Pinecrest for preserving everything from your wedding dress to your bridal bouquet and everything in between!

Wedding Dress

If you go to Pinterest, there will be hundreds of ideas for ways to preserve your wedding dress. From Packaging it into a box to putting it in a giant frame to making jewelry from pieces of the fabric. The possibilities are endless, and depending on how far you want to go with it, the sky is the limit. Saving your dress for your daughter may be an older custom, but that doesn't mean you can do photos of it with her, or use pieces of it to make jewelry to give your daughters as a keepsake. Here are a few beautiful ways to preserve your dress after the wedding.

Wedding Dress Necklace

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Wedding Veil & Photo Shadow Box

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Wedding Dress Ornament

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Wedding Dress Shadow Box

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Invitations and Print Materials

Shadow boxes and photo albums are a great way to save the invitations, menus, programs and other print materials that come from your wedding day. It's better to save one piece in a beautiful arrangement rather than save ALL of the pieces in a stack in the closet. Check out these fun compilations to use for your own ideas!

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Photo Credit: Laura Renk

Bouquet and Floral Arrangements

With a little bit of planning, you can preserve your wedding bouquet in a beautiful and sentimental way. From adding them to ornaments to drying them and keeping them the same, you can keep this beautiful treasure forever.

Photos and Flowers

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Bouquet Centerpiece

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O' Wedding Tree

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Wedding Cake

We know what you're thinking ... how are you supposed to preserve your wedding cake (other than for your first anniversary)?? Well, there are some really cute shops out there who will do reproductions of your wedding cake as an ornament! Such a fun way to preserve a beautiful and detailed aspect of your wedding day (without the mess!).

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Saving Your Treasures Forever

Sure, the memories will last a lifetime, but it can be fun to save little pieces from your big day to help commemorate it. We would LOVE to see how you save the details from your Colorado Springs wedding. If you haven't found your Colorado wedding venue, we want to help! Visit our website to learn more about our rustic wedding venue in Colorado, and schedule a tour today! We would love to celebrate your BIG day with you!

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About the Historic Pinecrest

When planning your wedding, one of the first details that must be addressed after the budget is the venue. Finding a beautiful venue that meets your seating needs, and fits your budget can be a bit like playing hide and go seek - but the Historic Pinecrest in Colorado is here to help. We have a breathtaking wedding venue in Palmer Lake, Colorado, and we would love to take you on a virtual tour! We have three separate facilities on sight that can make your wedding day more than you've ever dreamed.

The Wedding Chapel

Nestled against the foothills in a beautiful Colorado setting, the Chapel at Pinecrest is the quintessential location for a romantic, mountain wedding. Capture your most precious moments in the intimacy of our chapel. Bride’s and groom’s dressing rooms, foyer with guest book table, fabulous sound system and numerous décor choices are just part of what make Pinecrest’s Chapel so inviting. Take in the warm, rustic surroundings as you join your lives together in the company of those you cherish most.

The Event Center

Let the festivities begin! With ample space for up to 200 guests, you will enjoy the experience of a lifetime with all your family and friends!

The stage for the head table sets you apart while providing a bird’s eye view of your event. Enjoy the views from our spacious deck or relax inside, knowing our friendly, professional staff will maintain your event with the utmost care. Our digital sound system and professional DJ’s will ensure a celebration worthy of your special occasion.

The Lodge

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.

Start Planning TODAY!

Regardless of whether you're planning an elopement or an event for 200, Pinecrest is an ideal location for intimate Colorado wedding ceremonies and receptions. There are so many reasons why Pinecrest is the perfect choice for your wedding. We can't imagine a more beautiful setting than Pinecrest Wedding Chapel & Event Center. If you've always dreamt of getting married in a wedding chapel in Colorado, we've got just the place. Visit our website to learn more about our facility, and contact us to get started!

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🌟🎥Throwing a Ritzy, Glitzy Movie Themed Wedding🎥🌟

If there's one thing that can tie a culture together, it's the film industry. From romance to adventure, and sci-fi to mystery, there's just something about a good movie that can capture your heart and hook you to the core. Because of that, movie-themed weddings can be a fun way to express your interests and create a very distinct style. If you want to plan a Colorado Springs Wedding designed from your favorite movie - check out these BREATHTAKING ideas!

Beauty and The Beast

This live-action film was released 2017, and it's finding an all-new love in the hearts of many moviegoers. This tale as old as time can be yours on your big day, and there are some really fun ways to incorporate it. From roses on the table to gold bridesmaid dresses, or even gold accents on YOUR wedding dress. There are many ways to bring the romance alive. Don't forget to include plenty of books in your centerpieces, too!

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Elegant Wedding Invites

Alice In Wonderland

You definitely don't want to be late for your VERY important date - but you can still incorporate aspects of this whimsical and dreamy movie theme into your Colorado Springs wedding! Clocks on the tables, "Eat Me" and "Drink Me" signs on the food and beverage tables, wearing white gloves with your wedding dress, and a few tasteful rabbit statues can be perfect for your big day. You could do afternoon tea, serving light appetizers and plenty of sweets - and don't forget the jam *wink*.

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Harry Potter

If you're up to no good - then you're probably planning a magical Harry Potter wedding. Keep the magic wands at the ready, because you're going to need some special powers (and potions) to wrap this incredible event up. The potential for this day is unending, from making flowers from the actual book pages to serving up the best butterbeer around. You could even have a potion station for your guests to enjoy.

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Classic Film

If you can't possibly choose one movie that represents the relationship of you and your significant other - make it easy on yourself and just make MOVIES the theme! Your wedding will be complete with red, gold, black, and white accents everywhere. Put a red carpet down the aisle, a popcorn bar in your Colorado Springs event center, and your favorite movie quotes on all of the tables.

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Happily Ever After

No matter what your theme, the Historic Pinecrest knows that you will have a spectacular day when you get married in our Colorado Springs wedding chapel. Our venue can be customized to match any number of styles from rustic to sophisticated. Visit our website to learn more about our Colorado Springs wedding venue - and stay tuned for our next Bridal Open House so you can try out your decor before your big day and meet some amazing vendors.

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2018 Wedding Trends to Swoon Over

If you're wedding is coming up in 2018 (or hopefully will be *wink*), it's time to start planning! From wedding dresses to venue, and decor, there are so many things to decide, but you don't have to do it alone. At the Historic Pinecrest in Colorado, we can help you make all of your wedding decisions and create the most beautiful wedding ever. Here are a few HOT items that are hitting the wedding aisle this year that will probably be enough to make you swoon.

Rustic Romance

The rustic style isn't going anywhere. It's been popular for a few years now, but it' still a popular choice among brides going into 2017. You can make your wedding rustic through your rustic wedding venue in Colorado Springs to the decor and even the food. Add a fun country flair to the details and watch your dream day unfold in the best way possible.

Vintage Vantage

The old-timey styles are in, and it's no surprise with the nostalgic beauty that comes from it. There's something so beautiful about adding old-world items to your big day. You can use family heirlooms for your decor, and some brides even go so far as to use their mother or grandmother's dress for an absolutely breathtaking touch.

The Dramatic High

Many brides this year will be opting for styles and designs that are both breathtaking and dramatic. Style and decor will be working its way in a vertical fashion as ceiling decor becomes increasingly popular. Large trees illuminated with lights, chandeliers dripping with crystals, and anything that will leave your guest's jaw on the floor are going to be a hit next year.

Real Romance

Another thing that brides are requesting more and more is the cheesy, heart skipping, romantic touches. Is it cliche? Well, that makes it's perfect! Candlelit ceremonies, flower petals everywhere, and love notes galore are adorning pin boards like none other. Don't be afraid to let your love show as you and your special someone plan your Colorado Springs wedding. There will be heart eyes everywhere for you and your true love.

Whimsical Wonder

If you've ever wanted to do a themed wedding, NOW is the time to do it! From movie-themed weddings to exciting styles like carnival themed - nothing is off limits! If you've always wanted to do a fun theme that seems a little crazy, DO IT!

Planning Your 2018 Wedding

2018 is going to be the best year yet, we can feel it in our hearts! We can't wait to meet all of our beautiful blushing brides, our handsome grooms, and help you plan the wedding of your dreams. If you haven't started the planning process yet, you can't go wrong with starting with your Colorado Springs wedding venue! Visit our website to learn more about our rustic wedding venue in Colorado, as well as our large event center - perfect for a fun party!

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💍Entertaining Bridal Shower Game Ideas💍

As you plan out your big day, some special people in your life are likely planning a day to shower you - the bride. Whether you've asked for a couple's shower or a girls-only day, games are sure to be a part of the celebration. Our Colorado Springs wedding venue provides the ideal backdrop for your big day... AND your bridal shower. While your friends and family are busy planning the perfect shower, we thought we'd help them out by providing some fun game ideas for your bridal shower.

Bridal Bingo

How to Play:
Pass out "Bingo" cards with words that fit with the couple and/or wedding. As you pull names out of a jar and read them aloud, the first person to mark off an entire row of words wins! It's much like traditional bing with a wedding twist!

The Newlywed Game

How to Play:
Have the groom answer questions about the bride. Put the bride on the spot and ask her how the soon-to-be-husband would respond to each question. It's a fun way to get to test the bride's knowledge and have some great laughs! If you have a couple's shower, you can do the same questions for both bride and groom and test their knowledge in front of everyone!

Raid The Purse

How to Play:
The host calls out items that may (or may not) typically be found in a purse. Each item has a certain point value assigned. The guest with the most points at the end wins a prize.

Two Truths & A Lie

How to Play:
Go around the room and have each guest introduce themselves and state 3 experiences they have shared with the bride-to-be or couple (one of which is a lie). The other guests have to choose which "experience" is a lie and the individuals who guess correctly gets a point. The guest with the most points at the end wins!

Movie Charades

How to Play:
Divide the room into two groups. Each team will choose from a stack of notecards with a famous wedding or love story movie. Then members from each team will take turns to act out a scene from the movie, trying to get their team to guess the correct movie.

Couple's Trivia

How to Play:
Write common household tasks or chores on a piece of paper and have each guest guess which spouse completes the task. The person with the most chores right wins!

Now that you've seen a few of the entertaining game ideas for your upcoming bridal shower, you can direct your planners to take a look at our blog too! Games are an integral part of any shower and a great way to bring people together. While everyone is there to honor the bride-to-be, you may as well have a little fun too! If you haven't selected your wedding venue yet, contact The Historic Pinecrest today. We'd be honored to show you around our beautiful wedding venue near Colorado Springs during one of our private tours. We look forward to helping you create the best day possible!

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Fall Into Wedding Season at The Historic Pinecrest

Fall is officially upon us and that means it's time for fall weddings near Colorado Springs. With a mountain view and rustic wedding venue, The Historic Pinecrest creates the idea backdrop for your special day. Whether you're planning a fall wedding or are recently engaged, our Colorado wedding venue is here for you! To learn a little more how fall decor pairs perfectly with our venue, take a look below.

Incorporate Fall Pieces

Autumn colors are beautiful and pair nicely with our rustic wedding venue. With breathtaking scenes of the mountains outside, the fall scene can be spread throughout your big day. Floral arrangements can be added to your ceremony and reception space to help tie in the season. Think outside the box when it comes to floral arrangements during the fall. A pumpkin, gourd, or acorn arrangement can make a beautiful addition to your wedding day.

Kick up the Natural Elements

Natural elements go perfectly with a fall wedding. Add more natural pieces to your wedding decor to help ramp up the fall feeling on your big day. Take a look around the great outdoors to inspire your wedding day. From pine cones to pumpkins, you can add more pieces that are found in nature to your decor.

Add Fall-Inspired Wardrobes

Fall is a top season for fashion ... why not include autumn fashion into your big day? Whether you want your groomsmen and groom to wear a flannel shirt or pocket square or simply have a fall-inspired boutonniere, you can easily add fall to the men's wardrobe on your big day. As for the ladies, fall bouquets are popular. Flannel shirts can also be added to the girl's wardrobes, as well. Consider your bridesmaids wearing a flannel shirt that matches the wedding decor or tie a shirt around their waists to add additional fall pieces to your big day. Have some fun and show off your personal style when planning your wedding decor.

Now that you've seen some of the fabulous fall wedding decor options to feature at the best wedding venue near Colorado Springs, you're ready to start planning your ideal fall nuptials. To take a look around our venue, you can schedule a private tour with us. We look forward to showing you around our breathtaking wedding venue and showcasing the beauty of the landscape in the autumn months!

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