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How to Plan a Sapphire Point Overlook Wedding

6/8/2023

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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.   
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Alternate Ceremony sites to Sapphire Point Overlook

5/24/2020

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Loveland Pass Lake

This is a high-alpine lake easily accessible off Loveland Pass Highway. These photos are in late May, so unless you want snow and possible muddy spots, I recommend ceremonies here mid-to-late June through September.  If we have a warm fall, October would be great too!  There is about a 200-yard lane from the main highway to a parking area where there are also picnic benches.  No hike is needed, but bring your comfy shoes to explore the area for various photo opportunities.  This is a “rogue” ceremony location, meaning that there is no official site - just pic a pretty area, stand around and exchange vows.  Though there may be others enjoying the lake, it is a much less crowded spot than the top of the pass which is just about 1/2 mile up from the turn-off to Loveland Lake.  There are actually three pond accessible via a very short hike, so again - bring those comfy shoes to explore.  Also, with our package, we do send a fur with the photographer in case the high-alpine air gets a little chilly. 

Tenderfoot-Oro Grande Trail

This is an easily accessibly trail from the town of Dillon that overlooks Lake Dillon (and the town).  It is a wide trail, and if you are up for hiking about 5 to 10 minutes, there is an flat open are in which you can stand around for a “rogue” ceremony (it is the blue-colored “u” on the AllTrails map).  The pros are the it is close to town with some of the views that Sapphire Point is known.   If you are lodging near Keystone or Dillon, the is very close.  Plus, there are some restaurants very closely for celebrating:  Pug Ryan in Dillon, The Dillon Dam Brewery, and Sauce on the Blue are a few.  Its also got a tree-lined hike with pines and also an aspen grove, which would be gorgeous for fall photos! The cons are that it is heavily trafficked (but that flat area helps to pull-off from the trail) and parking can be full.  Though, if you have a later afternoon or early evening ceremony, most folks will be heading off the trail.  

Officer’s Gulch, Frisco 

Officer’s Gulch is very easily accessible and located between Frisco and Copper Mountain right off Interstate-70, with plenty of parking.  It is popular for fishing and we saw one paddle boarder on the lake (though it was only May!).  The 1.1 mile trail around the lake is easy, though you can have a ceremony near the beginning and on the shores if your group doesn’t want to do the hike.  The views are pictures and the water is clear!  If you have a ceremony with guests near the entrance, schedule some time with the photographer post ceremony for a little stroll 1/2 way around the lake (prep for a few muddy areas, but those can be circumvented.  It only took us 5 to 10 minutes to get to our lunch spot where we shot the video.   The pros are the accessibility and the scenery.  The cons are other users of the space (though they all kept to themselves) and noise from the I-70 traffic.  If you decide to do a wedding there in the peak of the summer, bring bug spray! 

Rounds Park, Breckenridge

Rounds Park is a locals secret!  It is an unmarked spot near the Breckenridge Golf Course.  There is a little bit of parking, so we encourage carpooling.  Though it is a public spot, other users of the area are friendly and polite - and, if they see a white dress will likely offer congratulations and keep their distance.  There are a couple of flat lawn-like areas for a ceremony, and a dock that goes out onto a pond (though, its a little rickety so I wouldn’t put too many people on it).  There are views, yet because it is in a neighborhood, you’ll see some luxury homes in the background.  If you were planning wedding at Sapphire Point, this is a GREAT “Plan B” option as it is located between Breckenridge and Sapphire Point.  You can still keep most all your plans and logistics the same.  

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Blue Lakes Trail, Breckenridge

Blue Lakes Trial is an area south of Breckenridge, on the way up Hosier Pass.  After turning off the highway, you’ll drive about 2 miles on a gravel road.  A regular vehicle can make it, though it can get slightly bumpy.  There are two parking areas.  Once you arrive, there are 360-degree views of mountains at the base of Blue Lakes.  Waterfalls are in the lower area, though in May were not accessible due to some snow pack.  In a month, Blue Lakes will be stunning.  And though you can get to it now, I would recommend a fur as the air can get chilly (during any time of year)!   From the parking area, there is a slight 2-minute downhill walk to the lake shores.  Alternately, you can walk on the upper level service road (closed to the public) for a ceremony.  I recommend adding 1-hour to your overall wedding day logistics to allow for ample drive time to/from the site.  Bring comfortable walking shoes to maneuver rocky shores/trail.  You can always switch them out during the ceremeony!   

Other locations I scoped out, but didn’t like

Hosier Pass:  we drove a little bit passed the Blue Lakes road up to Hosier Pass.  It was snow packed and we were tired from a day of scouting.  So, we are reserving this for another day.  I’m still open to it, but for now and in May, I don’t recommend it.  Next month, I’ll head up there are hike the small look trail.  So, this site may be good for the hiking couple who wants to DIY their own ceremony with a photographer.  We can alway bring a cake to the trailhead to serve up some yummies and celebrate!

Montgomery Reservoir:  this came recommended by a Colorado photographer (not one of ours).   Though it looks fantastic on the map, I thought that having a ceremony here would be really difficult.  There isn’t really great spots for parking (just off the side of the road).  And, the road around the lake can get slim.  The water level was pretty low, so the shores were kind-of ugly (again we went in May).  There were plenty of people fishing in the area, and camping at the base below the dam.  The only spot that I could see for a ceremony would be along side the road on top of the rock - that is, without hiking down to the lake which would have been a trek!  
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Small Inclusive Colorado Wedding Package  |  Breckenridge, Colorado in August 2019

8/31/2019

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Their story:  Christina is a Colorado native and lived in Colorado her whole life.  Shaun is from Kentucky and lived there his whole life until venturing to attend Colorado School of Mines in 2012.  "We met in 2013 and have been together ever since.  We got engaged in September 2017 when Shaun proposed while we were watching my favorite show, Friends.  We are both hard workers and put a lot of time and energy into our careers.  We love spending time in the mountains and hanging out with our 2-year- old English Bulldog, Q.”

Wedding details:  Who wouldn't love spending time with Q?  And of course he had to make appearances at their wedding (we love fur-baby ring bears or flower girls)!  Christinas style was graceful, airy and lighthearted.  The couple and #30 of their guests stayed in Breckenridge, ventured to the overlook at Lake Dillon for the small ceremony site, and then celebrated at the outdoors patio of a distillery, complete with scrumptious food and cake.  
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Stephanie + Kolen |  Intimate microwedding in Colorado  |  Small wedding venue with mountain views

8/9/2019

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Their story: “We met in a class in college at the University of Nebraska. Our first date was at the local bowling alley 3 years ago! We started to plan your typical formal wedding and shortly realized that it did not fit us at all. We are super laid back and want our wedding to have that same feeling.  Colorado works out very nicely for us, as Kolten’s family is from Nebraska and mine is from Kansas, so it is still within driving distance for both of them. We want our wedding to be easy and simple, so we can enjoy the day."

Wedding details:  With Stephanie's expression cutting the cake at the restaurant, I think easy, simple and enjoyable was accomplished!  They traveled with #12 of the their guests to Summit County Colorado, staying at a condo in Dillon.  After their ceremony overlooking the shores of Lake Dillon, the small party celebrated at a restaurant in Frisco.  I can't tell though if Stephanie was more excited about cutting the cake, or the actual cake itself (Chocolate Buttercream was under that white icing - yum!)
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Jennifer + Kevin | Small Mountain Summer Wedding in Breckenridge, Colorado

7/19/2019

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​Their Story

Kevin and Jennifer met online and were instantly attracted during their first date of Mexican food and go-carting. After meeting, Kevin called his brother and told him "I think I just fell in love with a redhead." 

At first, Kevin planned to propose on top of a mountain in Zion National Park but once he got the ring, he was too excited to wait. After a workout, he told her he had a present for her and couldn't wait to give it to her, so eagerly in their living room, he proposed and just as eagerly, Jennifer said “yes!”.  He later ended up "re-proposing" on the top of the mountain a couple of weeks later.
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The Planning Process

Jennifer and Kevin knew they wanted a small wedding because they wanted to celebrate their love intimately with family and close friends. Their goal was to keep the focus on them as a couple and the joining of two people into one, rather than a large event.

Before finding Custom Weddings of Colorado, Jennifer and Kevin struggled to find microwedding packages that weren't cookie cutter and corporate.  After finding our team, they were able to sit back and relax as Wendee’s organizational skills and experience enabled the couple’s vision to come true.

Planning during the COVID-19 pandemic was the only hiccup in the planning process as things were constantly changing as to what was allowed. Our team kept in constant contact to keep the couple’s mind at ease and knowing it would all work out.
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Wedding Day from the Bride’s Point of View

“The day started off wonderfully with hair and makeup in our resort suite. I got ready in one area of the suite while Kevin got ready in another. We were slightly concerned about the weather since rain was in the forecast, but it seemed to hold off. Our onsite coordinator arrived along with the photographer and we started taking pictures while I was getting ready.
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Once I was ready, Kevin and I were ready for our first look. I was so happy I decided to do that as it gave us a very special moment to ourselves before anyone else saw us. 
After that, we headed up to and overlook and began the ceremony. About 10 minutes into the ceremony, there was a VERY large gust of wind and it felt like the sky was going to fall at any minute with rain. But low and behold, it didn't (whew!). We had the most beautiful ceremony (complete with a bald eagle flying in the background) and we continued to take the most beautiful pictures. We then arrived at the Breckenridge Golfcourse and had the best ceremony with the best food and drink I could ask for. Our guests had so much fun as we pretty much had the place to ourselves. 

All I can say is WOW! The cake was phenomenal, the flowers were breathtakingly beautiful, the photographer was super sweet, and our officiant was a very close family member, so that was an honor for us. We had an incredible team of people on our special day!
I am so grateful for how wonderful everything turned out and couldn't have done it without Wendee and her team!”

When asked what they would do differently, the couple said, “Nothing. Absolutely nothing, honestly. Our day was perfect!”

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The Marriage

Jennifer and Kevin stress that during the big day, don’t sweat the little things. Focus on the reason for the wedding, your love and your marriage, and let Wendee’s and her team take care of the rest.

The secret to a successful marriage? To be patient, to think before you speak, and to put yourself in your spouses’ shoes. Include little things to show your love in your day to day life and have fun with your best friend. Always, always, tell your spouse how much you love them.
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Planner:  Wendee Vezzetti  |  Photographer: Kathryn Kim Photography
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Janine + Brendon  |  Intimate Colorado Wedding Package at Sapphire Point Overlook

7/5/2019

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Their story: “Our daughters were all in gymnastics and two of them were in the same gymnastics class together. That is where we met and instantly fell in love. I was house hunting and an offer I made on a house was accepted. I eventually told him about it and he knew exactly where the house was, because he owned a house right up the street (which I had no idea). So we became neighbors and best friends. Everything has always been fate between us. Things happen and work out in ways people would never expect."

Wedding details:  Working with Janine + Brendan was so easy - they wanted to keep it simple and involve their children.  So, part of the wedding was to include a family unity sand ceremony, and of course they had to have their special entrance & song.  Her sage, pale pink, peach and blue florals were perfect for an early July celebration.  The couple and their immediate family stayed at a vacation home in Keystone, Colorado which came complete with a teepee and fire pit in the backyard.  After their ceremony, they celebrated with a taco bar back at the vacation house. ​
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Jen + Jason:  Microwedding Colorado

7/2/2019

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Their story:  "Jason and I were setup by mutual friend.  We were both older and had never married, but hoped to find that special person to build a family together.  For us, it happened fast!  After six months of dating, we found out I was pregnant.  We now have a beautiful two-year-old.  We love our little family:  our motto - "three together!".  

Wedding details: Jen and Jason contacted us three months prior to the wedding (yes, we can plan a wedding in as little as 5 days, or 5 months)!  Breckenridge has always held a special place for them, having visited on family trips.  Their priority was a simple, intimate outdoor setting with a scenic background.  Family-focused and small:  6 adults, three kids.
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Planner:  Wendee Vezzetti
Photography:  Andrea Flanagan

Florist: Pink Posey Designs
Baker:  La Patisserie Francaise
Restaurant:  The Hearthstone
Hair:  Breckenridge Chopping Block
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Intimate Wedding Package Budget:  $3,300 to $3,800
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Melissa + John  |  Intimate Colorado Wedding in the Mountains

6/1/2019

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Their story: “John and I actually met online. It was not ideal at first, but now looking back, it was easily the best decision that I ever made :) We both thought we would have a traditional wedding, but looked into possibly doing a destination wedding. I did not expect for it to take off as fast as it did. We chose Colorado, because we both are so in love with nature. We knew that the mountain view was right up our alley!"

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Wedding details:  Melissa and John took our base Intimate Wedding Package and the added several nice upgrades..... which, can we all agree their 3-year old daughter as part of the ceremony was the absolute CUTEST?!!!  Whenever we have couples that want to incorporate their children into the wedding, we recommend they exchange vows with kids and give them a little token - piece of jewelry, nice keychain.... any other ideas?  A couple of their other upgrades were chairs, floral ceremony arrangements, centerpieces at their dinner, and extending photography hours into the dancing and departures. 
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Kelsey + Ben  | Wedding package in Colorado  |  Mountain vacation house wedding venue

11/11/2018

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Wedding details:  Kelsey and Ben’s closest family and friends traveled to Colorado to plan a small destination wedding at a Colorado vacation home.  Eleven adults and a handful of kids stayed at a gorgeous vacation house in Breckenridge, Colorado.  We provided a small wedding package for them that included some high-end upgrades, such as a lush succulent candle garland to compliment her maroon, navy, cream and grey hued wedding florals.  A private chef cooked for the family at the house while we provided scrumptious wedding cake (top tier - chocolate mousse; bottom tier - strawberry mousse). The wedding day ended up being a bit snowy, but the warmth surrounding their celebration kept everyone toasty warm as they snuggled in fleece blankets while they exchanged vows.  ​
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Michelle + Justin: Elopement Style Wedding Package in Colorado

10/12/2018

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Their story:  Michelle and Justin met through mutual friends. A year later they officially became a family when they adopted their first dog, Finn. After dating for two years in Wilmington, DE, the two decided to uproot and move to Denver, Colorado.  Their fur family became complete when they adopted their second dog Luna. Michelle and Justin decided on a small CO mountain wedding after much deliberation. The two went back and forth between eloping, and inviting their closest friends and family to a small gathering. After their friends and family insisted on being present for their wedding they decided a small CO mountain wedding would be perfect for everyone!

Wedding details:  Honestly, whether they eloped or had their closest friend and family present, we were ready to work with this spirited, fun couple!  The fall colors and vibrant sunflowers reflected their personalities and their wedding day!  And, like a true Colorado couple, their dogs were not only present, but walked down the aisle to a “You and Me” version by Vitamin String Quartet.  The Breckenridge Distillery matched the vibe of their energetic Colorado gathering. ​
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Paula + Ross:  Breckenridge Elopement-Style Wedding Package

9/27/2018

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Their story:  "Ross and I met through mutual friends.  We both have the same sense of humor and hit it off right away. We have a 5 year old golden retriever named Remi who is our pride and joy. In our spare time we enjoy being up at the lake with friends and traveling as much as possible.  Ross also loves hunting and fishing; I love interior design and enjoy refinishing old (and cheap!) furniture.  We had never really been interested in a large traditional wedding so deciding to do a destination wedding was a no brainer. We got engaged in Grand Lake, CO in 2016 so it just seemed fitting to come back to Colorado for the wedding. We truly love Colorado."

Wedding details:  Even though Paula and Ross each had four bridesmaids and four groomsmen, they kept their wedding vibe very much elopement-style:  easy with simplicity.  They stayed in Breckenridge at a gorgeous vacation home with all their friends and family.  For their ceremony overlooking Lake Dillon, instead of having the formalities of choreographed walk-ins, the couple asked us to play music in the background at arrival.  Once everybody was situated, Paula entered the ceremony area. They identified the space by laying down a rug.  All #20 guests, including the wedding party, stood around encircling the couple - one of the most intimate ceremonies we’ve seen!  ​
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Planner:  Wendee Vezzetti       |      Photography:  Andrea Flanagan
Florist: Pink Posey Designs       |     Baker:  La Patisserie Francaise
Restaurant:  The Hearthstone  |     Hair:  Breckenridge Chopping Block
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Anthony + Jen  |  Colorado mountain elopement

9/21/2018

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Their story:  Anthony and Jen traveled from the Midwest to Colorado to get re-married in a private elopement ceremony.  Yes, that's right.  Re-married.... to each other.  Having divorced years prior, their friendship continued.  This time around, they wanted to keep things simple, and all about the two of them.  They arrived, got married, and stayed in Colorado for several days to travel around for their second honeymoon.  

Wedding details:  We kept things simple for them with a mountain elopement package which is basically a scaled-back version of our intimate wedding package.  We included elements that make it feel more like a wedding, and less of a courthouse license signing:  a bouquet & boutonniere, a small tiny cake, the officiant, photography and even some music from our Bluetooth speaker for the ceremony.  Liking pale colors but needing some contrast for the fall, we mixed some peaches, purples and blues with her white & cream florals.   
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Planner:  Wendee Vezzetti, Custom Weddings of Colorado
Photographer:  Andrea Flanagan
Cake:  La Patisserie Francaise
Flowers:  Pink Posey Design
Officiant:  Judge Ron Carlson
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NOTES:  the couple stayed at a high-end condo in Breckenridge and decided to to cake post ceremony at their condo.  They went out to dinner later that evening in Breckenridge.
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Ann + Zach  |  Summit County Wedding Package at Sapphire Point Overlook

9/20/2018

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Their story:  "Zack and I both attended Texas A&M and clicked from the beginning. We want a small, destination wedding in Colorado because we want our wedding to be a memorable experience with our families.  Zack has been vacationing in Colorado with his family all his life and has always dreamed of getting married there. Colorado is significant to us as a couple as well because we enjoy driving there for vacation with our dogs."

Wedding details:  Did, they say dogs?  It's no wonder why we clicked with Ann + Zach.  Though we can incorporate our fur babies in the ceremonies, their pooches stayed home on their own vacation.  Pretty colors of plum, cranberry, fuchsia  and wine added richness to their wedding style.  The cake:  too gorgeous to eat, but with flavors of ganache (the top tier that Ann so considerately cut into) and mocha buttercream.... who can resist!
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  • Planner:  Wendee Vezzetti
  • Photography:  Andrea Flanagan
  • Florist: Pink Posey Designs
  • Baker:  La Patisserie Francaise
  • Officiant:  Matt Sher
  • Music:  Michael Lancaster
  • Restaurant:  The Hearthstone
  • Hair: Majestic Mountain Beauty
  • Lodging:  A luxury vacation home in Shot Hill area
  • Rentals:  benches through Custom Weddings of Colorado
  • Intimate Wedding Package Budget:  $3,900 to $4,200, included upgrades

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Laura + Zach  |  Intimate Wedding in Colorado, Sapphire Point

9/14/2018

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Their story:  "We met randomly three years ago at AT&T.  I think the biggest reason to have a small CO wedding is that we are paying for the wedding ourselves so we wanted something small and affordable. We also wanted the day to be about us with our closest family and friends. We both love the outdoors, the mountains, and adventures so that's what we wanted our wedding day to be." 

Wedding details:  Like so many of our couples, Laura + Zach match our ideal client:  desiring an intimate day in nature with luxury details, yet without breaking the bank!  They traveled from Ohio with 28 guests for an outdoors wedding, incorporating modern minimalist and organic details with lots of greens, creams and lavender.  ​
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Planner:  Wendee Vezzetti
Photography:  Andrea Flanagan

Florist: Pink Posey Designs
Baker:  La Patisserie Francaise
Restaurant:  Twist 
Hair: DIY by Sister-in-Law
Lodging:  Morning Star Vacation Home

Intimate Wedding Package Budget:  $3,300 to $3,900

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Michelle + Trevor  |  Destination Wedding Package Colorado Style

8/31/2018

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Their story:  "We have been together for 8 years. We met when I was 17 and have been through a year of long distance and college together. We got engaged in Estes Park, CO last August and we love the mountains so we wanted to continue the theme and do a mountain wedding!"  

Wedding details:  Michelle and Trevor traveled from Illinois with 24 of their closest family and friends to marry the Friday before Labor Day weekend.  So, her style incorporated a summer-to-fall unstructured transition of deep floral colors:  cabernet and navy with droopy greens.  They had a wedding party of eight - four on each side, so the bouquets also doubled as centerpieces at their reception-style celebration on the outdoor patio of the Breckenridge Distillery.  ​
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Photography:  Colby Elizabeth

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Brianne + Eric  |  A Small Intimate Colorado Mountain Wedding

8/27/2018

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Their story:  "When we started planning our wedding, I wanted to elope and he wanted a huge party with like 400 people, so this intimate wedding with just our immediate family is the perfect match. We are having a reception back home, so we really are getting the best of both worlds. He loves the mountains and I love lakes so this site really "spoke" to us. We took one of our first big trips to Colorado right after moving-in together, so it holds a special place in our hearts for many reasons and we're excited to "make it official" there."

Wedding details:  Brianne and Eric traveled from Minnesota with 30 of their closest family and friends.  Orange is the groom's favorite color, and hers is purple to match her rockin' shoes!  They like clean simplicity.  So, we incorporated a more structured bouquet with some white elements, that included dahlias, ranunculus and calla lilies.  
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  • Please note:  all prices are estimate ranges - actual pricing depends on inclusions, hours, and destinations.  Contact Wendee for a more specific quote.
  • Package Budget:  upgraded package included videography & chairs $4,700 +/+
  • Lodging: starting at $200 for hotels, $300 for condos and $800 for vacation home (which vary greatly due to size and luxury)
  • Dinner:  for 30 guests at a upper-mid level restaurant, $3,500 +/-
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Planner:  Wendee Vezzetti 
Photography:  Villani Photography

Florist: Pink Posey Designs
Baker:  La Patisserie Francaise
Restaurant:  The Hearthstone
Hair:  Breckenridge Hair Company
Officiant:  The couples aunt
Chairs:  Colorado Tents & Events
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Ali + Michael  |  Sapphire Point Overlook small intimate summer wedding

8/24/2018

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Their story:  like so many of our clients, Ali and Michale met online.  "We wanted a small wedding in the mountains because we didn't want to plan a large, elaborate wedding.  We wanted our families with us when we "eloped".  We both love the mountains and are big hikers, so it seemed like a wonderful place to get married." 

Wedding details: Looking back at our initial contact with the couple for their Ceremony Site Report, there top priorities were having good food, an outdoors ceremony site accessible to family members, and a great house to have a small reception.  We designed just that for their wedding day!  
 

The bride loves coral, so what better way to incorporate color than with flowers and cake!  The bride held a colorful & garden style bouquet in mostly coral & peach with purple & fuchsia and blue accents, created with dahlias, garden roses and other seasonal blooms with accents of mixed green succulents. 

The wedding day started with getting ready at a vacation home located in the stunning Shock Hill area of Breckenridge and a private "first-look" (with just the couple).  We all caravanned out to the ceremony site, Sapphire Point Overlook.  After the ceremony in which the groom's brother performed, we shot some fun photos before heading back to the vacation home where a private chef (Jen with the Happy Cuisiniere) was waiting with appetizers and drinks!
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Planner:  Wendee Vezzetti, Intimate Wedding Package
Photography:  Kristin Cacciavillani

Florist: Pink Posey Designs
Baker:  La Patisserie Francaise
Private Chef:  Chef Jenny Levasseur
Hair:  Breckenridge Hair Company
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Bekah + Jason  |  Small Summer Tiny Wedding in Colorado

8/3/2018

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Their story: "We have known each other since middle school, but started our relationship over the past several years. We want a small wedding because we've both been married before and don't want a typical wedding with all the hoopla that goes along with a big wedding.  We think Colorado is a beautiful place to get married!"
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Wedding details
:  it was very important for our couple to include their combined three kids in the wedding.  So, they were involved in all the "first look" activities  walking the bride down the aisle, and a special ceremony in which they made commitments together as a family.  The bride wore a pale pink dress and wanted florals of pale pinks and ivories with accents of deeper pinks, possibly some plums and greens - we think it turned out romantically sweet!
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Planner:  Wendee Vezzetti, Intimate Wedding Package
Photography:  Andrea Flanagan Photography 

Florist: Pink Posey Designs
Baker:  La Patisserie Francaise
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Ali + Josh: Small Summer Wedding in the Colorado Mountains

7/12/2018

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Their story: "We met in February of 2013 online - the funny thing is that we could have met in person because Josh was working with the General Contractor working on the remodel of my office at the time - haha! We joke that no matter what, we were supposed to meet!  We decided on a small mountain wedding because we wanted something intimate in a pretty setting where we could involve our kids and parents and get away from the City. We love the outdoors and spending time in the mountains, so this seemed right."

Wedding details:  An intimate and pretty wedding that incorporated their kids (standing up with them during the ceremony + a unity sand ceremony) is exactly what they got.  With summertime weddings, fun florals were abound:  a summer mix of pinks and purples with accents of ivory, dots of orange & yellow, pretty greens is what Ali requested.   ​
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Planner:  Wendee Vezzetti, Intimate Wedding Package
Photography:  Andrea Flanagan

Florist: Pink Posey Designs
Baker:  La Patisserie Francaise
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Emily + Daniel  |  Small Summer Wedding in the Colorado Mountains

7/11/2018

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Their story: "We have known each other since elementary school, but we have been together since 10th grade (since we were 15, almost 12 years!).  We are both CO natives, and have always wanted a small wedding, especially since we are paying for everything ourselves.  We thought a small, mountain wedding would be perfect!  It is very important that we have our very closest family and friends there to celebrate with us."

Wedding details:  We love hearing stories of couples who have dated a long time and have decided to tie the knot!  One of the things that makes this package so great is that you get to have a wedding, without the huge expense of a traditional large event (TheKnot.com reports the average cost is $33,931!).  Emily wanted white florals with hints of blush and pink, greenery and succulents.  The sweet part: her cake flavors were  Couronne (chocolate cake, flavored with coffee liquor, one layer of mocha buttercream, one layer of chocolate buttercream), and Peach Melba (white cake, Grand Marnier flavor, sliced peaches and whipped cream on one layer, raspberry preserve on another layer
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Planner:  Wendee Vezzetti, Intimate Wedding Package
Photography:  Andrea Flanagan

Florist: Pink Posey Designs
Baker:  La Patisserie Francaise
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Sapphire Point Small Wedding

7/7/2018

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When Ina first contacted us in September of 2017, all she said was that she wanted a 7-7-18 wedding in the mountains, no larger than 2-30 guests, that she was open to suggestions just as long as it is a nice mountain setting - our perfect client!  She booked our intimate wedding package - the only add-on were the chairs.  It was an absolute pleasure working with Ina and Kyle for their July 2018 wedding at Sapphire Point Overlook in Summit County, Colorado.  
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Planner:  Wendee Vezzetti, Intimate Wedding Package
Photography:  Andrea Flanagan

Florist: Pink Posey Designs
Baker:  La Patisserie Francaise
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Kelsey + Ben | A Small Vacation Home Wedding in Colorado

6/16/2018

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A surprise engagement AND wedding!

Their story: This was one of the most unique weddings we have planned - a surprise engagement followed the next day by a surprise wedding.  What?!  Yes - the groom and both his/her families were all conspiring a destination surprise wedding trip to Colorado, but the bride did not know a thing about it!  
  • Friday's schedule:  a girls weekend (bride + best friend) flight arrival at DIA on Friday morning, a fake Uber driver (his best friend), to an engagement destination (Lookout Mountain in Golden), a surprise celebration luncheon in Golden (both families), dress shopping (prearranged that afternoon by bride's sister and mother), and a drive to a vacation house in Breckenridge where they were all staying.
  • Saturday's schedule:  the wedding day with onsite hair & makeup, musicians at the vacation home, our intimate wedding package, and a private chef catered dinner.  All the details were planned directly with the groom and Mom to reflect her style and personality:  whimsical, shabby-chic, yellow, sunflowers, daisies and her four-legged best friend.  ​

Planning Tip:  Though vacation homes are a very attractive option for your small micro-wedding, there are several factors to consider when booking on.  We 1,000% recommend that you get approval in writing from the vacation home owner before putting down any kind of money; the the owner does not approve of the event, they can shut it down immediately and keep your money.  Again, PLEASE READ THIS ARTICLE and be legit when booking a vacation home. 
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Planner:  Wendee Vezzetti, Intimate Wedding Package
Photography:  Rebecca Marie Photography

Florist: Pink Posey Designs
Baker:  La Patisserie Francaise
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Allison + Zach  | Small Colorado Destination Wedding in Breckenridge

6/9/2018

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Allison and Zach met through mutual friends in college at South Dakota State University. They both love the outdoors, and over the years have bonded over many hours of hunting, camping, hiking, and fishing. They wanted to get married in Colorado because they wanted an unforgettable outdoor ceremony to start to their adventure as husband and wife. They chose an intimate wedding because, "We believe this day is about celebrating each other and the love we have for one another."  They didn't want anything fancy - just us and some of their closest family.  We custom designed a sweet June wedding package for them that included romantic florals:  lush garden style with large blush & white flowers created with peonies, ranunculus, dusty miller and soft gray green eucalyptus foliage.
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Planner:  Wendee Vezzetti, Intimate Wedding Package
Photography: Villani Photography

Florist: Pink Posey Designs
Baker:  La Patisserie Francaise
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Kelley + Ted  | Small Destination Wedding in the Colorado Mountains

6/3/2018

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Their story: "We met while both working as residential counselors at a community mental health center in Colorado 5 years ago. We started hanging out almost daily and got to know one another extremely well while realizing we were growing more and more in love every moment.  Life isn't always kind, but we find comfort and support in one another in a way neither of us had guessed possible."

 Wedding details:  They wanted an intimate gathering with their closest family and friends - the people who are actively involved in their lives with which to celebrate. "Big events aren't our thing, and this felt perfect for us to start our married life together."  We created a micro-wedding package for her with natural greenery (deep, dusty in hue) with white florals, navy and grey-silver accents - perfect for an early summer wedding!  To pull all the details together, special touches were added like ceremony chairs,  a floral comb, a "Mr & Mrs" silver cake topper, and silver cake stand.
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Planner:  Wendee Vezzetti, Intimate Wedding Package
Photography: Villani Photography

Florist: Pink Posey Designs
Baker:  La Patisserie Francaise
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