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Our wedding and Quinceañera clients, and their guests rave about our Mexican catering menu at our Brighton, CO wedding venue The Bella Sera Event Center. So we thought it would be fun to share a list of Mexican restaurants in our charming farm town just north of Denver. Mexican restaurants in Brighton, CO are all the rage, and there are plenty of them to choose from! This is not only great information for wedding guests staying in Brighton for events at The Bella Sera, but for anyone searching for good...

When couples first get engaged it's easy to make a lot of decisions quickly, due to their excitement, without thinking certain decisions through all the way. Yes, you need to set your budget "range" at the very beginning, or else you'll start making poor decisions and wish you had waited to do more research. Once you know a budget range you can spend and how much, and who in your family can contribute to your budget, you can start setting priorities. This Colorado bride's wedding planning checklist for month one that...

A little flashback to some previous "popular" wedding dates is a good place to start to get an idea why some dates are more popular than others, and numerology is a big factor. If you're planning a 2027 wedding, you're in for a treat. ….it's a numerologist's dream, a planner's paradise, and some of these dates definitely have the right Instagram aesthetics!  Before looking for Wedding Venues Near Me, many couples will first consider a date or dates that are important to them;  these dates can be important for many different...

  Open Bar vs Cash Bar: What Works Best for Weddings? We get it, weddings can be expensive. However, with over 20 years of experience as wedding venue owners, we highly suggest you at least treat your guests to one or two complimentary drinks if you can. Let me explain why. Most couples want a 10 out of a 10 guest experience, but imagine after experiencing your beautiful ceremony, your guests are required to pull out their wallets to buy their own drinks? This just isn't the best way to achieve that...

How to start planning a wedding takes skill if you want to minimize stress and wasteful spending. Getting engaged is one of life's most exciting moments, but once the initial euphoria wears off, reality sets in: you need to plan a wedding. If you're considering Denver as your wedding destination, you've made an excellent choice with such a diverse selection of locally owned wedding venues. Now let's determine How to Start Planning a Wedding in Denver: The first 12 steps.  But where do you even start? Wedding planning can feel overwhelming,...

  Well it's obvious from the reaction of our groom Martin below, that his bride Shanice knew how to write wedding vows that truly speak from the heart. She shared the story of how they met and included some funny details that only the two of them knew. This made their ceremony so fun and personal, and produced this amazing photo taken by our preferred wedding photographer Amp't Images at our Colorado Wedding venue.     Writing wedding vows that genuinely reflect your feelings requires moving beyond generic templates to capture what makes your...

The right wedding photography approach can transform ordinary moments into extraordinary keepsakes that tell your unique love story and keep you "in that moment" forever when viewing them. Choosing the right photographer is "everything" to ensure your wedding photos are stunning, and everything you hoped they would be! At our locally owned Colorado wedding venue, The Bella Sera Event Center, our preferred photographers have perfected the art of capturing both documentary style moments of your wedding day and stunning posed shots alike. Our Italian styled, locally owned wedding venue offers...

In the crisp January air in Colorado, love warmed every corner of the stunning Bella Sera Event Center in Brighton, CO where Ebonie and Lenny said “I do” in a breathtaking destination wedding that honored both African American and Jewish traditions. This was a Garden of Eden inspired winter wedding in Colorado that did not disappoint with multicultural traditions sprinkled throughout, and love around every corner! Colorado may have been the destination, but it’s clear, home is wherever Ebonie and Lenny stand together—in love, in unity, and under a canopy of...

Colorado makes it incredibly easy for anyone to officiate a wedding - yes, literally anyone! Many couples who tour with our Colorado wedding venue ask "Who can officiate a wedding in Colorado?" Choosing your ceremony officiant is one of the most important decisions you'll make for your ceremony in order to really personalize this monumental moment in your lives. Whether it's the couple's best friend, a sibling, or any other beloved family member, they can play a meaningful role in one of the most important days of their lives. Let's...

How to Add Personal Touches to Your Wedding Theme Your wedding day should be a reflection of you and your partner—your love story, your passions, and the life you're building together. It's the personal touches we've seen over the past 20 years in our Denver wedding venue that transform celebrations into unforgettable experiences that feel authentically "you." Here are some personal touches we've seen at our weddings or online that can infuse your personality into your wedding theme.  Start With Your Love Story The most meaningful wedding themes often emerge from the couple's...

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