Company Name: cloud 9 Weddings & Papers (Dylan List member)
Name: Ann Marlin
Location: Denver, Colorado
Tell us a little about what you do.
cloud 9 Weddings & Papers is Denver’s premier wedding and stationary company.
How long have you been in business?
I joined Nancy Chase Weddings and Celebrations in 2002 and purchased the business in 2005. At the same time I also purchased Pampered Papers and am so excited to announce cloud 9, the joining of my two favorite things; weddings and fine papers.
What inspired you to start your business/studio?
I have always had a passion for planning events and was fortunate enough to join the Nancy Chase Weddings and Celebrations team in 2002. Working with Nancy and getting to know the industry only deepened my desire to make this a lifelong career and buy the business.
What is your favorite thing about your business/studio?
Getting to know a couple and their history, family, traditions and translating their wedding dreams into reality and of course coupling that with stunning save the dates, invitations and accessories!
Was there a defining moment when you knew you picked the right career path?
I am lucky to be able to say that I look forward to going into work taking on the tasks and challenges ahead…I am excited about my job every day. I work with wonderful brides, families, vendors and fabulous paper on a daily basis.
When you built your business what style would you say you built it around? (i.e. classic, modern, vintage)
I would say that we have a more classic style. We definitely pull in vintage and modern elements throughout the details but overall we have a very elegant, romantic and classical feel to the business that bring in the couples relationship for a truly unique experience.
When working with people how do you help bring the vision for the event to life?
We take great pride in keeping each wedding and event unique. We pull as much information from the bride and groom as possible – their favorite things, their style, their likes/dislikes and especially their vision for the day. No two couples are alike and no two weddings should be alike. We start with the bride and grooms priorities for the day, and focus on the details from there.
Where do you go for inspiration? (i.e. blogs, magazines)
We read all of the industry magazines including Martha Stewart Weddings, Grace Ormond, Real Simple Weddings and love to search blogs and wedding related websites. Décor magazines and invitation/paper trends serve as great inspiration as well.
Photo courtesy of Frances Photography
