Coven Event Planning LLC

10/19/2021

While coven events doesn’t normally due catering. I did bend the rules for two wonderful friends of mine. So while we may not normally do catering ourselves, we are very good knowledgeable and can help build a special day from start to finish

10/19/2021

10/19/2021

Thank you to Sara and Mitchell for choosing Coven Events to be apart of your special day. May the force be with you and may you have your happily ever after

06/16/2021

We were kindly featured in a top 23 event planners in Colorado Springs. A fun surprise to discover today.

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12/28/2020

With 2021 we thought it might be interesting to talk about New Years traditions. Most of us are used to staying up, maybe having a few drinks and playing with sparklers or poppers, while those in New York City go all out and enjoy the ball drop, but what many don't know is there are groups who don't celebrate the new year on January first. What might surprise you is these groups are very large. One of the most well known, though not highly acknowledged, here in America is the Chinese New Year which will be February 12th. This is a grand celebration very important and widely celebrated in communities connected with this culture. The Buddhist Songkran April 13-15. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year (always 163 days after Passover) and the Russian Orthodox Church (holding to the Julian Calendar) January 14 Are more examples of different new years. Then there are the Pagan and Witch communities that all celebrate differently, some celebrate on the winter solstice while others on the spring equinox. There are those who also celebrate on Imbolc or Beltane or Samhain. While we don't have enough time to go over all of these in detail right now, the point is while many of us are getting ready to celebrate a new year soon, don't forget to acknowledge and wish a happy new year to your friends and family on theirs. Diversity is one of the best parts of life. So if you are celebrating January 1st have a happy New Year!
If you haven't had your new year yet, give Coven Events a call to see how we can help you and your party guests herold in the new year! https://www.covenevents.com/contact or 719-641-0735
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12/21/2020

Blessed Yule everyone! Today starts the celebration of Yule. While The end date of Yule varies depending on your traditions and culture, as a community we rejoice and the return of the sun and the new beginnings it brings. With such an awkward year I know we are all looking forward to the new start Yule brings us. However you celebrate whether you celebrate with friends and family, singing yuletides, burning a yule log, any other custom we at Coven Events want to wish you the most blessed of Yules and we look forward to serving you in the new year!

Let us know your favorite Yule tradition ( looking at lights, decorating the tree, the feast, whatever you do this time of year) below! Ours is either the lights at the Botanical Gardens in Denver or the Friendmas gathering we do with a close group of friends (sadly this year it will be virtual due to Covid-19)

If you wish to hire us for your next Sabbat, holiday or special event or simply see what we have to offer check us out at covenevents.com. Not seeing what you are looking for give us a call at 719 641 0735 or email us at [email protected]. Consultations and quotes are always free.

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12/17/2020

New Years is coming and our slots are filling up quick! Don't drop the ball and schedule today! Contact us at https://www.covenevents.com/contact.
While the new year approaches and we look forward to all our new horizons, it is important to look back and remind ourselves where we came from. Jan 01, 1965, A pivotal but seldom discussed event took place that propelled the LGBTQ+ community forward to a brighter future. On the corner of Polk and Turk in San Francisco sits the historic California Hall. On this particular night and in this particular building a group known as The Council on Religion and the Homos*xual, or the CRH, was sponsoring the New Year’s Eve Ball. The night was designed as an opportunity for members of the LGBTQ+ community and the clergy to get together and increase discussions as well as promote homos*xuals as part of mainstream society. Sadly despite filling out all the proper permits and paperwork as well as even having a meeting with the s*x crimes division of the SFPD, the party was raided.
The entire night attendees were photographed coming and going as well as suffered extreme harassment at the hands of the SFPD. With so many members of the clergy, their families, friends and lawyers there to witness the nights events the media backlash was quick, fierce and wide spread. Abuse and discriminations of LGBTQ+ folks was rampant and swept under the rug, but no longer. The police could no longer arrest LGBTQ+ people for " what was wrong" and only for " actual violations of the law". While it has still been an uphill battle since then, that party helped propel LGBTQ+ people into the public eye to be seen as people and not as " wrong".
So as this abominable year comes to a close let us look to the future with renewed strength and purpose. Let us keep up the fight, but also look to other communities that suffer the same and sometimes worse injustices we faced and help them fight too. Empathy, love and looking out for our neighbors, is our goal for 2021, what is yours?
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12/14/2020

Thorrablot or traditionally Þorrablót. A midwinter celebration for the Norse god Thor. Started and mainly practiced in Iceland this festive dinner took place in the month of frost or Þorri, but Þorri was more than frost he was the personification of frost who was an early Finnish king who was son of a legendary Scandinavian king, Snær or translated snow. The festival quickly began to celebrate Thor(Þórr) whose name has been associated with Þorri.
The evening, as the second half of the holidays name blót (a sacramental feast held in the honor of a norse god) would indicate, was filled with speeches, poems, drinking and feasting all in honor of Thor.
The first celebrations of Þorrablót were recorded to have happened in the second half of the 19th century also believed to be the golden age of Icelandic history. The festival tapered off until the 1960s due to the rise of christianity, but made its comeback in Reykjavík all thanks to a restaurant called Naustið.
Today Þorrablót is common among Icelanders everywhere and is celebrated in many forms from informal dinner with friends and family to large organised events sometimes with stage performances and dancing. Larger Þorrablót celebrations are usually arranged by membership associations, associations of Icelanders living abroad, and as regional festivals in the countryside.
For us here in the United States the festivities would begin January 24th, 2021.
Coven Events Specializes in Pagan events like these. If you are planning a Þorrablót celebration or any celebration contact us today at https://www.covenevents.com/contact and see how we can make your celebration one to remember.
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12/08/2020

Caroling, a much loved holiday tradition for those who, unlike me, can carry a tune, but did you know that even caroling has Pagan roots? These songs were sung on the solstice as a form of praise that the long nights were ending and that the sun and with it warmth would soon return. In parts of Europe these songs were sung around stone circles while others actively went around the town and sang their tunes. Those that went door to door would receive little gifts with tokens and sweets which represented the prosperity the Mother Goddess blesses upon all her earthly children. With the rise of Christianity the church began to produce their own holiday songs, but interest was quickly lost in the Middle Ages due to the songs being written in Latin which was not a well known language. The concept of caroling came back in the Elizabethen period when St. Francis of Assisi began his Nativity plays which were done in 'canticles', or told in song format. Less than 200 years later the first actual Christmas Carols were written though many have been lost or changed over the centuries. In the 1640s the Puritans did away with caroling again, but they were sung in secret and remained that way until the Victorian era when it made its resurgence for the last time and stuck around.
As Yule draws closer we are quickly closing out our available slots for party planning assistance. Contact us today to save your spot! All bookings for December close Friday. Check us out at https://www.covenevents.com/
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11/30/2020

The Yule Tree, or commonly referred to as a Christmas tree today is a very old tradition that has evolved over the years, but many of the traditions are still practiced widely today. The practice began in north Germany by the ancient Nordic peoples. It originally represented the Tree of Life or World Tree . In ancient times it was decorated with gifts people wanted to receive from the gods, and adorned with natural ornaments such as pinecones, berries and other fruit, as well as symbols considered sacred to the gods and goddess. In some traditions, garlands of popcorn and berries were strung around the tree so that visiting birds could feed off the tree as well.
The trees themselves were also symbols. Evergreens were brought into the house on the Winter Solstice to celebrate the waning of the darkness and the longer days that would follow. The Evergreens themselves were a symbol of protection, life, renewal, and rebirth. They were even seen as having power over death because their green was so constant and the trees so sturdy.
The practice of the Yule tree spread all across Europe over time until around the 1500's the Catholic church merged the idea of the tree with "Christ's mass". With the spread of Christian practices the Yule tree quickly spread under its new name and now has become the go to symbol of the holiday season.
There is always so much to do during the holidays with decorating, food, presents, parties, etc. Contact us today to see how we can make your Yule extra jolly.
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11/23/2020

The Yule log a tradition that again has transcended its origins. What are those origins? From what we know the ancient Scandinavians burned a huge Ash tree log in honor of the Thor, God of Thunder. In Celtic traditions though a large Oak was felled and placed in the hearth trunk first to be burned continually throughout the winter to repel malevolent spirits from entering the home. It was also believed the longer the log burned the sooner the sun would come to rewarm the earth. Even Christians took to this tradition around 567 A.D. by burning a yule log over twelve nights then putting the log under the bed for luck and protection.
Whatever traditions you may follow Coven Events is here to help make your Yule party the best it can be! Contact us today to ease that holiday stress. https://www.covenevents.com/contact
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11/18/2020

Yule, a time of gathering, a time of magic, a time of rebirth. Yule is celebrated many different ways and has inspired similar holidays like Christmas. Many of the old symbols or traditions are still used today. Mistletoe and Holly for example. Mistletoe was to represent the female element of Yule. While now we hang it and when two people stand under it they're expected to kiss, originally it was to represent fertility of the Mother Goddess and the berries the seed of the Oak King. Hung over the bed or as an amulet it was believed to encourage fertility, but over the doorway as a protection from a verity of evils. Holly on the other hand represented the male aspect of the season. Due to the sharp prickly nature of holly it was thought to prevent evil spirits from entering the home and doing harm to them if they tried. They also are the symbol of the Holly kind himself, but also represent hope.
What is your favorite Yuletide symbol, and dont forget to contact us on how we can help you make the most of your Yuletide season.
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11/16/2020

It is Transgender awareness week, but what does that mean? This is a week set aside to memorialize and remember those who have been victims of Transphobic violence. Here at Coven Events, we celebrate diversity in all its forms. It makes our hearts heavy knowing how many victims there are and enrages us that these beautiful people's lives were cut short because they just wanted to be true to themselves. This is made all the worse for transgender women of color who are disproportionally effected. Four out of five homicides involving a transgender individual are transgender women of color. As a society we need to be better! As human beings we need to show support and love not hate, transphobia and racism. Be the change, be the peace.
To all those beautiful people trying to be and feel comfortable in their bodies, you are valid, & you are wonderful. Spite those transphobes and take another breath, live another day, and be who you were meant to be!
There are some wonderful organizations looking out for these wonderful people please consider donating to them whether it be as a volunteer or monetarily. We have added two examples but there are many great places to show your support.

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA48j9BRC-ARIsAMQu3WQ25iSteifjRywJBSeOESH5pdDW1o6Fj552k_BPjYAhzQ5ZDJGBSEIaAigcEALw_wcB

https://www.insideoutys.org/

also thank you Kyle for the wonderful photo check out more photos at https://unsplash.com/photos/a0KL1Um0wBA?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink
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11/12/2020

As this strange year draws to a close we quickly approach what can be considered the first and last sabbat of the year. Yule! A time of celebration as we return to the light of longer days. As the newborn sun brings a fresh start. A time of renewal and hope. There are many traditions and beliefs around this time from the celebration of Odin and the wild hunt, the birth of a new sun, or the switching of the throne between the dual monarchs the Holly and Oak kings. Contact us today to see how Coven Events can help make this the best Yule for you and your kin.
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11/09/2020

Food, it is one of the greatest ways to bring people together, but what happens when you are the host and have to contend with all those special diets. With over 15 years of culinary expertise not only can we help you build the perfect menu for your event, but make sure everyone at your event has something to eat. Special diets are a specialty of ours and take great care in labels and making sure those with food restrictions can eat safely and confidently at your events. Contact us today about how we can help make sure your guests can eat safely at your next event.

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11/05/2020

“Should I come out to my wedding venue?” Like many times in life, coming out as a member of the LGBTQ+ never seems to be a one time thing. The stories you hear, and people’s reactions can understandably make you fearful for your safety. Sadly weddings are no exception. A time that should be the happiest, and it can be the most stressful when there are so many unknowns. So the question comes up, and can become a very serious discussion of comfort and safety . At Coven Events we are here to help. Not only do we have a focus on LGBTQ+ events and have LGBTQ+ owned businesses we love to work with, but we are@the point of contact and can “come out” for you.
If you would like more information on how we can help reach out to us at covenevents.com/contact us
Also check out https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-ideas/come-out-to-wedding-vendors a guide on coming out to vendors
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11/03/2020

It is again that time where we as a country choose who will be the next leader of the United States. Remember to get out there and make your voice herd! If you stay silent you will never see the change you want to see!
If you need help check out vote.org/state/colorado they have all the information you need from where to vote to what is on the ballot! Also check out the voter information center on Instagram for more

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10/28/2020

Covid has put been a nightmare for all those happy couples just trying to say I do, but fret not it can still be done! As an event planning company finding solutions to problems is just part of the job. Check out these useful tips on how to get hitched during all https://www.herecomestheguide.com/wedding-ideas/wedding-planning-during-coronavirus
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10/23/2020

Those in the LGBTQ+ Pagan and Witch communities are not just having birthdays and getting married, but they are workers and business owners. Coven Events is here to assist with these events as well. From helping set up scheduling & guest speakers to venues & food we offer a variety of services to make your business event memorable and exceptional! Check out these big 5 reasons why an event planner is important for your next event

https://azbigmedia.com/business/consumer-news-news/why-you-should-hire-an-event-planner-for-your-company-event/ #:~:text=Working%20with%20an%20event%20planner,event%20attracts%20the%20right%20audience.

10/19/2020

There are 8 Sabbats for the Pagan and Witch communities. The most commonly used names come from the Irish pagan traditions! Each has a deep rich history that those in these communities hold dear. Here at Coven Events we understand the preparation that goes into these celebrations and are here to help.

For those who would like a starting point on what these 8 holidays https://www.learnreligions.com/eight-pagan-sabbats-2562833

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10/14/2020

Samhain one of the major Pagan holidays is fast approaching. While many celebrate Halloween, Samhain is where we get all the traditions that make Halloween so great! Call us now so we can help you set up your special spooky event
If you would like to learn more about the history of Samhain and how it has influenced us today check out https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/samhain

10/09/2020

Are you thinking of having a pagan wedding or are you a family member attending one but have no idea what to expect? Not to worry! Many traditions are the same, from vails to vows an exchanging or rings or sometimes other jewelry. There are some differences though like the blessing of the site, or the seating arrangement. This list will help you get an idea of the similarities and differences.
As always we at Coven Events are happy to assist however we can with your big day
https://offbeatbride.com/pagan-weddings/

So you've been invited to a Pagan wedding! No, you won't see any animal sacrifices (ew!), but here's what you CAN expect at a modern Pagan wedding...

10/06/2020

Weddings can be very stressful to plan. It can be even more so when you are part of the LGBTQ+ community. We at Coven Events are here to iron out the details so you can enjoy the big day!

Here are 10 ways planning a same s*x wedding can be different! Every wedding has it's own unique set of challenges, but even more so for same s*x couples.

09/29/2020

Do you hear the bells? Coven Events has a licensed officiant to help with the ceremony and the vows. Gay, straight, pagan, or christian we serve all! Check us out at covenevents.com

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09/21/2020

A very happy Mabon to you all! While many Americans associate that thankful time of year with Thanksgiving, many across the world turn to the equinox or Mabon. However you may celebrate we are here to help!
Party on my heathens!

Mabon is the festival of the autumn equinox, and it is when many modern Pagans honor the changing seasons and celebrate the second harvest.

09/19/2020

A true champion of justice and ally of the LGBTQ+ community. A moment of silence for this wonderful woman. Rest In Peace

The longtime justice has been in and out of the hospital for the past several months being treated for cancer and other illnesses.

09/18/2020

You might be wondering, “why should I hire an event planner?” Well here are a few great reasons why. From budget to stress reduction we are here to help!

https://azbigmedia.com/business/consumer-news-news/why-you-should-hire-an-event-planner-for-your-company-event/

If you’re busy running your business, you don’t have time to plan company events. Here’s why you need to hire an event planner for the job. Whether it’s a corporate event, your own wedding or a significant other’s milestone birthday, planning an event is not for the faint-hearted. Some wou...

09/16/2020

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We finally have the website up and running! Come check us out!

09/15/2020

Coven Events is a place of love and acceptance. it is hard to believe that only five years ago the right to marry was granted in all fifty states.
After that historic announcement the supreme court had this to say on love and marriage and we couldn't agree more

“No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice, and family. In forming a marital union, two people become something greater than once they were. As some of the petitioners in these cases demonstrate, marriage embodies a love that may endure even past death. It would misunderstand these men and women to say they disrespect the idea of marriage. Their plea is that they do respect it, respect it so deeply that they seek to find its fulfillment for themselves. Their hope is not to be condemned to live in loneliness, excluded from one of civilization's oldest institutions. They ask for equal dignity in the eyes of the law. The Constitution grants them that right.”

09/12/2020

Did you know the crow featured in our logo has a name? Frode!
We find him pretty adorable. If you do too take a look at our redbubble where we have all kinds of Frode products!

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