If you've been following us for a while and checking out our galleries, you'll quickly observe that we have many couples who choose host their small intimate wedding ceremony a Sapphire Point in Summit County, Colorado. Though it boast some of the most amazing mountain views, overlooks Lake Dillon, and is easily accessible (no hike required!), there are lots of little nuances to consider with planning your wedding at Sapphire Point. Read this article fully so that you know how to approach planning a microwedding at this amazing overlook. 9/26/23 UPDATE! On their booking page, there is an alert that the two overlooks will be under construction in September of 2024 and service may be intermittently interrupted in 2024 and 2025. If this makes you nervous, there are many other great small wedding sites across Colorado, and we can help you find one that fits will with your group size, vision, priorities, budget and needs. 11/25/23 UPDATE! The Dillon Ranger District (who manages Sapphire Point Overlook) is changing their reservations system. Formerly, couples could reserve it on www.Recreation.gov at exactly 6 months out from the wedding date. That is no longer possible. They have not determined a new reservation system and will be posting updates on this website as it becomes available. Here is a press release about the closures in and improvements. If you plan to have a ceremony at Sapphrie Point Overlook in 2024/25, we suggest arrangement a "Plan B" at any of the nearby alternate wedding sites; Custom Weddings of Colorado can help you plan a strategy and logistics. Additional, we updated an article about alternate sites in Summit County for your Plan B. About Sapphire PointOne glance at a photo of a Sapphire Point ceremony and you'll understand why it is so popular. It's nestled on a rock cliff overlook Lake Dillon and is equally located between Breckenridge, Keystone, Frisco and Dillon - making planning a small destination wedding here easy with a plethora of options for lodging, dining and activities. It is on National Forest Service property, so natural abundance abounds with regrowing forestation (recovering from beetle kill) and rock outcroppings. It is located along a wide hiking path that in it's entirety, is a one-mile loop trail. For destination weddings, getting to Summit County is very easy. Once you land at Denver International Airport, rent a car and drive west on Interstate 70. Between 1.5 and 2 hours later, and after driving through some of the most scenic mountains, you'll arrive at the Frisco exit, #205. Sapphire Point is located between this exit and Breckenridge (which is 9 miles south of the exit). Tip: if you want to make day of it, peel off at Idaho Springs for lunch and a dip at Indian Hot Springs. Or, pull off at Georgetown and head up Guanella Pass for an amazing hike and lunch at Coopers on the Creek. Things to Know about Booking Sapphire Point
© Photos by Andrea Flanagan Things to know about planning a Sapphire Point weddingOnce you have Sapphire Point booked, then the fun planning can begin. Here are some things to keep in mind:
© Photos by Kathryn Kim Other ideas for how to get married at Sapphire PointThough there are some regulations and planning aspects to consider, overall Sapphire Point Overlook is a very easy place to host a microwedding ceremony or elopement. Here are some of our best recommendations:
© Photos by Andrea Flanagan and Kathryn Kim Book a Wedding Package at Sapphire PointIf you are ready to start planning your gorgeous intimate wedding at Sapphrie Point, reach out to Wendee for a customized quote. She'll need your preferred date(s) or time of year, number of guests, and if you plan to have any bridesmaids/men or groomsmen/women. Part of the package is also making recommendations on nearby places to stay (whether its a vacation house, condo or hotel) and places to go out for dinner (private dining room or semi-private area). So, it helps to know your overall budget. And, if you've visited Sapphire Point, have further questions, or can provide some more tips & advice, please leave a comment below. Our Sapphire Point Wedding Galleries
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Wendee VezzettiMother, teacher, planner, gardener, mountain biker, entrepreneur, librarian, hiker, snowboarder, reader, dork, chocoholic, trail runner and creative. Wendee has been planning weddings in Colorado since 1995. In 2012, she decided to "go small" and only plans micro-weddings & elopements with 35 or fewer guests. Contact Wendee to get started planning your intimate small Colorado wedding. Categories
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About WendeeI've been planning weddings since 1995 when I moved to Colorado from Iowa. I cut my teeth at Keystone Resort in their wedding department, then then ventured on to planning corporate meetings. But, I kept helping friends and their friends with weddings starting my first full-service company in 2002 (yes - planned the big overwhelming ones). In 2012 with the birth of my son, values shifted and I decided to go small, intimate and meaningful. Please connect with me to make your dreamy, simple mountain wedding come true!
Behind the ScenesEver wonder what goes on behind-the-scenes of a micro-wedding day? Jaime L. Barba, one of our talented professional photographers, captured me at work ⬇️ from one of our May 2023 weddings in Boulder, Colorado. Enjoy! .... and yes, she does wedding day content creation (a great alternative if you cannot afford videography) for couples as well as photography.
Wedding Day Content CreatorWhat is a wedding day content creator? It’s someone who is there on your wedding day taking pictures on a cell phone (or in Jaime's case, her professional equipement), documenting behind-the-scenes moments, capturing and telling stories, and delivering short-form media content of your wedding day in real-time. Checkout one from our September 2023 weddings ⬇️.
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