Many of our clients are looking for something truly unique to give their bridesmaids. Something that they’ll use and enjoy for many years after the wedding. Something feminine, sweet, and even something they can personalize. Many of our clients choose shawls. They can select a color to coordinate with the girls’ gowns or a color they know they will wear throughout the year. (Tip: Ivory is extremely popular!).

Brooke and Her Bridesmaids, Steamboat Springs, February. BRRR!

I found this online article through WeddingWire.com where some brides are sharing their opinion on this trend. An officiant even listed the many uses she’s had for her pashmina shawl, including shielding a baby from the sun, providing a last-minute table linen, and warming a cold flower girl.

This photo shows one of our beloved brides and her bridesmaids staying warm with our black and ivory shawls. It was a cold, but gorgeous February day in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The girls could stay for the outdoor photo shoot longer because of their shawls.

Here are some tips to create a wedding where your guests party all night long – and talk about it for years afterwards!

• Offer late night snacks. Some great options are bagels and cream cheese, donuts, popcorn, finger foods, cookies, or a candy and dessert bar.
• Oxygen bar. Rent an oxygen bar to keep everyone moving. In high elevations (Denver and mountains) a little extra oxygen will keep your guests awake. You can even get flavored and scented oxygen!
• Provide comfy shoes. Consider offering your guests cozy slippers, fun flip-flops, or fabulous ballet flats. We’ve all had those nights where our cute high-heels turn not-so-cute due to blisters and sore feet. Offer your female guests a change of footwear to keep them (and their dates) dancing all night. Place them in a basket or put them at each female guest’s seat, wrapped with cute ribbon and their name. If you’re having a winter wedding or one that’s more formal, check out some portable, roll-up flats in four fantastic colors.
• Prep your guests. Let them know that you’d like them to stay and party late. They’re more likely to be in the partying mood if they’ve gotten a night’s rest the previous night. It’ll also give them the chance to make arrangements if they want to have some drinks.
• Provide childcare. If you’re inviting children to the wedding, make sure you have childcare on-hand. Try to have a Pack ‘n Play available in a quiet room for toddlers who may want to sleep. Even better, if your reception is in a hotel and your guests are staying there, provide a list of local babysitters to your friends with children. They can arrange for a sitter to stay with their children in the hotel room late night while they’re hitting the dance floor in the ballroom. It’ll enable your friends with little ones to stay longer and relax. If your wedding is in Colorado, we highly recommend Wedding & Event Sitters by Charity. They’ll provide amazing service and even activities for the children.

Splendor (formerly Adorn) has been recognized by the wedding and event industry for our participation in a fantasy table called “La Fete de la Nuit”. We adorned the chairs with our extravagant fur-lined shawls, adding to the boudoir-style decor.

We loved working with our partners and were thrilled to win in all three categories! See photo below.

2nd Place, Best Food
3rd Place, Best Overall Design
3rd Place, Best Use of Theme

Congrats and thanks to our partners:

Dramatic Events
Occasions by Sandy
Swank Stems
Chair Covers & Linens
All Well Rents
Fast Lane Productions

Close-up of Splendor’s fur-trimmed shawl at fantasy table
(taken by Nilufer, not professional photographer)