IN Weddings

I had known for some time that Anna-Be was one of the hippest bridal boutiques in Denver but not until recently did I discover that they provide full service wedding design and coordination.  Not only can they help you find the perfect dress but they know how to design and coordinate the wedding of your dreams. Let me tell you, when it comes to weddings, Anna & Breanna have got it going on.  The best part is working with them and their entire staff is like having your best friends plan your wedding.  

(Be sure to read more about the Anna-Be dress boutique posted earlier this week directly below this post.) 

What is your name and what is the name of your business? Anna Walsh & Breanna Doll, Anna Bé

Where are you located and what areas do you serve? Anna Bé is in the Highlands neighborhood of Denver at 3215 Zuni Street. We work with brides who are having weddings all over the state of Colorado and we’d be happy to work with destination brides as well.

What inspired you to become a wedding coordinator? The decision to become a wedding coordinator was really a piece of the greater mission of Anna Bé, which is to bring great design to brides. Coming from the background of working in an ad agency, the owners of Anna Bé, Anna and Breanna are passionate about bringing creativity and flawless service to brides. To do this, they created the Anna Bé design studio. The design studio is a new approach to planning and coordination that is rooted in great design. We have an in-house graphic design team so every aspect is truly custom. Brides who work with us receive top-flight planning and design services. From the event design, vendor recommendations, budget management, designing and producing custom stationery and paper details, to the day-of coordination, Anna Bé will help manage the entire day. And we want to make it fun! We make sure that every bride gets a dose of our philosophy: Less Stress…More Play!

What is your favorite part about what you do? We love it when you get to the wedding and the bride, groom, and entire family can just really kick back and have a good time. We want everyone to be wowed by the event without having a clue as to how much effort goes into making it happen.

What kind of services and/or products do you offer? Anna Bé provides a comprehensive approach to designing and planning the wedding. It’s all about great design and creativity when working with Anna Bé. From start to finish, Anna Bé provides event design, vendor recommendations, budget management, custom stationery and paper details, and day-of coordination.

What advice would you give a bride currently looking for a coordinator? Style and relationship. You’re gong to spend a lot of time with your coordinator, so you should pick someone that you enjoy spending time with. And it’s also important to pick a coordinator who can create the style of wedding that you want.

How far in advance should a couple book your services? The sooner the better! We can be most helpful if we can get involved before too many decisions are made so time and productivity is maximized.

On average, what does a couple spend for your services?  What do your rates start at? Each package is customized to meet the needs of the couple. During our initial consultation we work together to get an understanding of how Anna Bé can best help. Our packages start at $5,000

What question are you most asked by brides and what’s your response? We get asked a lot of etiquette questions by brides and their parents. Depending on the situation and the style of the family, we can always provide the “correct” or historical etiquette and traditions. However, a lot of that has been thrown out of the window and we can always provide different options about how to best handle various situations.

Are there any common misconceptions in your industry?  If so, what would you like the brides out there to know? Many brides get caught up in thinking that every detail needs to be perfect! It doesn’t. While we strive for perfection, invariably something unpredictable happens. Maybe it’s a weather change or a last minute guest that arrives. A good planner and a great attitude make all of the difference in ensuring each of these unexpected events a positive outcome.

Do you have any tips for couples that are planning their weddings from out of state? If you’re coming in for a mountain wedding, we love to prepare brides and guests about altitude and weather. Colorado weather can be finicky varying 50+ degrees in a single day. And it’s super important to stay hydrated to avoid altitude sickness.

Who are some of your favorite vendors to work with? Some of our favorite photographers include Jim Christianson Photography and Jenna Walker Photography. We’re constantly meeting new people and looking for new talent that will be a good fit for our brides.

What is the best way to reach you?  Do you have a website? Whatever works best for brides! Call us, email us, or feel free to stop by and browse the collection. We’re a small shop so we do request that appointments are made if you would like to try on dresses, but we’re always happy to have you stop by. We have a website at www.anna-be.com and a blog at www.anna-be.blogspot.com.