Amy + Mark | Colorado Small Wedding Package near Golden, Colorado

Their Story:  “Mark and I met in April 2020 during the height of the pandemic.  We enjoy spending our free time outside staying active. We decided on a small mountain wedding as we love the mountains and wanted to keep the day more on the intimate side.  We want to get married in on of our favorite places with just our closest friends and family”

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Wedding Details:   We started working with Amy and Mark through our ceremony site report at about 10 months prior to their wedding date.  They wanted outdoorsy scenic mountain views with vendors that are accustomed to same-sex couples to honor their guests, great photography and an intimate ceremony.  They ended up settling on Panorama Point at Golden Gate Canyon State Park, which since their wedding, has been taken off their approved wedding venues.  So, sadly, this is the last wedding that we’ll be able to do at this wonderful overlook.  And, yes - you need a PERMIT to do any kind of ceremony, no matter if it is an elopement in Colorado State Parks.  If you’d like to explore other ceremony sites, please reach out to me!  

The day was amazing with gorgeous flowers that featured a matching floral crown, amazing weather, and a super sweet officiant (me!).  Yes, did you  know that I also occasionally perform ceremonies for couples?  I do have a ceremony script writing guide and would be happy to officiate your ceremony.  But, for our couples ONLY, if you want to script your own ceremony and have a family or friend perform it, that is totally legit in Colorado.  Here is an article to read if you have questions about the Colorado Marriage License. 

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Tips and Ideas:  We see a lot of couples who want a family or friend perform their ceremony.  It may be their first, second or multiple times officiating, but here are some tips to remember: 

• WRITE A SCRIPT:  make sure that your officiant has an official script - winging it is not a good idea. 
• BE SEATED:  if you have seating at your ceremony, make sure that there is a spot in the script to tell guests to be seated as often times they will stand when the bride/s enter. 
• VOWS: Even if your officiant creates a special script, you can still write and say personal vows to each other.  If that makes you feel uncomfortable, you can do the “repeat after me” vows.  IDEA:  you can have a first-look where you say personal vows to each other.  
• PRESENT VS. PRONOUNCE:  if your officiant is not a minister, judge or pastor, after you say your vows, they cannot “pronounce” you married.  But, they can introduce you as a newly married couple.  Yes, it is semantics, but that’s the law.  If you want your friend or family member to perform the ceremony, it is easy to get ordained online through American Marriage Ministries. 
• STEP OUT:  right before the the kiss, and during the presenting/pronouncing, start moving out of the way and to the site.  That way, when you do kiss, the officiant isn’t in the background right between the two of you.  It is just you in the photos.  And, another tip:  no short pecks!  Seriously.  Make that moment last not only for yourselves, but so that the photographer can get a good shot!
• RECESSIONAL:  know if your officiant is going to introduce you and how you’d like to be introduced.  Make sure to get your florals back, take a moment to look at your guests, and raise your bouquet/s as you walk back down the aisle.  Take your time!  Pause and kiss again at the end of the aisle.  These are fun moments and enjoy them!  

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.   🎉 

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• Intimate Wedding Package:  www.CustomWeddingsoColorado.com, inclusive of planning, florals, cake, photography and onsite coordination (Stefanie coordinated this one).  Contact Wendee to get started. 
• Package inclusions:  Photographer:  Rebecca Marie Fine Art Photography  |  Florals:  Stefanie Hofmeister  |  Baker: La Patisserie Francaise  |  Officiant: Wendee, Custom Weddings of Colorado
• Items to budget outside of the package:  Hair & Makeup: sister did her hair, makeup was by Rachel Deines with Salon Cosabella in Denver |  Restaurant:  The Bluegrass Lounge in Old Town Arvada, Colorado  |  Lodging: Hilton Garden Inn in Old Town Arvada  |  Couples also need to budget for travel expenses, attire, rings and marriage license. 

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