COS Town Tidings #26-025
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Why was the wedding dress always late?
👉Still waiting on its train…obviously 🤣


🕰️ It’s Time To Open The Box

👰 Sage gives us a beautiful reason to finally break the seal
Many of us have that special box. Carefully sealed, rarely opened, taking up space yet impossible to part with. Inside waits a wedding dress worn just once, on perhaps the most significant day of your life.
Sage Brunk understands the emotional weight of these preserved treasures. She also recognizes their untapped potential. It was during her own frustrating experience in a well-known boutique, feeling pressured to spend double her budget, when she realized there had to be a better way to connect women with meaningful wedding gowns they'll cherish without the stressful experience or overwhelming cost.
This revelation led to Forget Me Not Boutique in Colorado Springs, where Sage welcomes visitors into her home for intimate, pressure-free appointments. Her collection features nearly 100 pre-loved wedding gowns (with new inventory every week) in sizes 0-28, with affordable pricing. Unlike traditional bridal shops with their time limits and sales quotas, Sage offers a relaxed experience in her home where pressure-free guidance and honest feedback replace upselling tactics. There's no rushing through appointments or pushing higher-priced options, just genuine conversation about finding your dream gown within your budget.
The moment someone finds their perfect match is pure magic, whether it's a mature woman celebrating a new chapter or a younger bride who values quality and sustainability over "brand new."
For those ready to share your treasured wedding dress, Sage offers a generous 60% commission well above industry standard. One consignor's unexpected funds came precisely when needed, revealing how Sage isn't just recycling beautiful gowns, but creating connections between women's stories.
Beyond her boutique, Sage stays active in the community. She's co-hosting the "Happily Ever After Sale" on April 18th, a wedding garage sale where brides can sell décor. She's also a participating designer at the "Celebrate Her Fashion Show" at the Antlers Hotel on Feb 28th.
Ready to give your cherished gown new purpose or find one with history? Sage would love to chat about your bridal journey. Connect with her on her website ForgetMeNotBridal.com or on Facebook.
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📆 Sample Local Events
*Weather permitted
⛸ Through Jan 31: Skate In The Park @Acacia Park $15
Through Feb 21: Ice Castles @ Cripple Creek $16-$29
Jan 25, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @ 1 Tejon St $69-$87
Jan 25, 11am-3pm (every 4th Sunday): Crafters Collective, Maker's Market @ 3104 North Nevada FREE to attend
Jan 27, 2-3pm: Blueprint in Numerology: Meet the Energies Shaping Your Life @ Treehouse Café $20
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Jan 27, 1:30-2:30pm: Marking Time: Commemorating the Past in the Pikes Peak Region @Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
Jan 28, 9am-5pm: Dog Days at the Zoo @ Cheyenne Mtn Zoo
Jan 29, 1-4pm: The Sewing Circle @ VIV Home & Goods, 1833 W Uintah FREE
Jan 29, 6pm: Advanced Senior Planning Seminar + complimentary dinner @ Angelus Chapel, 1104 S Circle Dr FREE
Jan 29, 6:30-9:30pm: Salsa 719! Latin Dance Night & Social @ Movement Arts Community Studio, 525 E Fountain Blvd $5-$7
Jan 31 & Feb 1, 7:30pm: Shiver me Paintbrush @The MAT, 1626 S Tejon $16.50
Jan 31, Noon-3pm: The Great Fruitcake Toss @ Memorial Park, Manitou Springs FREE to attend, $1 per fruitcake to toss
Feb 1, 9-9:30am (First Sun every month): Positive Intention Group Meditation Gathering @ Yoga Studio Satya, 1581 York Rd FREE
Feb 1, 1-3pm: Mosaic Monstera Class @The Glass Collective, 828 E Fillmore #A $65 (Always sell out fast - don't wait)
Feb 4, 4-6pm: Jigsaw Puzzle Swap @ Penrose Library FREE
Feb 5, 10-11am: Genealogy Basics @PPLD, Virtual Library on Zoom FREE
Feb 6-8: Colorado Springs Home & Garden Show @ Norris Penrose Event Center $5
Feb 6, 7-9pm: At the Crest | Add Glitter! @ 2834 N Powers Blvd $40-$49
Feb 8, 1-3pm: Vintage China Heart Mosaic Class @The Glass Collective, 828 E Fillmore #A $58 (Always sell out fast - don't wait)
Feb 11, 6:30-9:30pm: Galentine's Sing & Paint pARTy! | Add Glitter! @ Painting With A Twist, 2834 N Powers $49-$58
Feb 12-Mar 1: The Roommate @ Fine Arts Center, 30 West Dale St $30-$60
Feb 12-15: Haunted Lantern Tour: My Bloody Valentine @ Cave of the Winds $40
Feb 14, 11am-1pm: Native Seed Saturday @ Manitou Springs Library FREE
Feb 14, 5:30-7pm: St Valentine's Day Massacre Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser @ El Paso Lodge, 1150 Panorama Dr $60
Feb 14, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, The Hollywood Hit @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $79.95
Feb 14, 7-10pm: Love and Lifesavers Ball - Valentine's Day Benefit Dance @ DoubleTree by Hilton, 1775 E Cheyenne Mtn Blvd $40-$175
Feb 20, 6pm: Boho Custom Hats & Mimosas @ Meraki Springs, 2703 W Colorado Ave $95
Feb 22, 1-3:30pm: Mosaic Columbine Class @The Glass Collective, 828 E Fillmore #A $65 (Always sell out fast - don't wait)
Feb 24-26, 7:30pm: Meredith Willson's "The Music Man" @ Pikes Peak Center $44-$102
🎶 Concerts / Music
Jan 25, 2:30pm & 7:30pm: Brahms / Tchaikovsky @ Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, 190 S Cascade $57-$120
Feb 6, 7pm: Three Dog Night @ Pikes Peak Center $63-$260
Feb 13, 7:30pm: The Marshall Tucker Band @Phil Long Music Hall $93-$147
Feb 22, 3pm: Pikes Peak Philharmonic: Pops @ENT Center for the Arts, 5225 N Nevada $14-$20
🔥 Sept 26 & 27: Bruno Mars Concert @ Falcon Stadium, USAFA ON SALE NOW (will sell out)
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