Amanda + Cesar | A small intimate wedding at Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs

Their Story:  “We decided a small wedding because we want our people there. We don’t like a big fuss. We like more low key intimate meaningful things in life. We decided Colorado because that’s where we got engaged so it holds a special place in our heart!  We would like an outdoor ceremony with just our parents and siblings to share this special moment with us, then a nice dinner afterwards.” 

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Wedding Details:   Amanda and Cesar started off working with using our Ceremony Site Report.  Since their priorities were to have an outdoor ceremony in a unique setting, easy to access with and wheelchair with a short walk, they settled on Garden of the Gods Park near Colorado Springs. Throughout their planning Amanda mentioned they are not very glitzy or glam, but are more of a boho chic style with earthy tones.  She settled on more terra cotta colors with rustic dried elements for florals - and yes!  Our florist does dry her own flowers.  She often incorporates some dried elements when the couple requests it in their styling - and, Amanda wanted more than a few.  We love this combination! 

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Tips and Ideas:  We love it when we can connect with couples in the beginning phases of planning a wedding.  Amanda and Cesar started off with our ceremony site report.  They identified a budget of $10,000 with is totally doable with intentional planning and decisions.  Luckily, they had not booked a venue and decided on Garden of the Gods Park which is a FREE site.  When booking parks on public lands, make sure that you know their regulations.  Many of them when will be the same, but other spots like Garden of the Gods will allow for weddings at designated spots ONLY!  Also, they do require planners and photographer to get the proper approval and permits, which we do include in the package price.  Other regulations to consider that are quite common on public lands: 

• Stay on the trail
• Pets have to stay on trails (RMNP does not allow pets)
• Drones are not permitted
• No stakes in the ground, not tenting, and no affixing anything to trees, posts, etc. 
• Some public lands allow seating; others do not
• Some public lands allow a sidewalk sign; others do not
• If laying music, limit the volume to 60 decibels
• Plan for vehicles to pay entrance fees

There are other budgeting tips that we can recommend to stick within $10,000 for a small micro-wedding:  

• Make smart decisions about your attire:  shop at departments stores or online for dresses rather than gowns.  
• Book a casual restaurant that already has tables/chairs, china, linens, and glassware.  That way, you don’t have to incur rentals costs like you would at an event venue
• Focus your “decor” on natural settings.  This wedding was beautiful and the only decorations they has were an incredible backdrop, a beautiful dress + cool attire, and a bouquet/boutonniere set with matching wedding cake.  There was no decor at the restaurant as it was already a beautiful space.  ​

If you are interested in a beautiful, all inclusive micro-wedding package in Colorado, reach out to Wendee.  She can get you started with a customized ceremony site report, which is a written consultation, of various natural and private spots that are very affordable and also accommodate your needs, vision, and priorities.  This is a great way to get started planning a Colorado micro-wedding.   🎉 

Contact Wendee

Contact Wendee

• Intimate Wedding Package:  www.CustomWeddingsoColorado.com, inclusive of planning, florals, cake, photography and onsite coordination.  Contact Wendee to get started. 
• Package inclusions:  Photographer:  Kathryn Kim Photography  |  Florals:  Stefanie Hofmeister  |  Baker: La Patisserie Francaise  |  Officiant: Nita Matthews
• Items to budget outside of the package:  Hair & Makeup:  Friend of the bride  |  Restaurant:  The View House  |  Lodging:  an AirBNB in Colorado Springs  |  Couples also need to budget for travel expenses, attire, rings and marriage license.

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