Macie + David: A Sapphire Point Micro-Wedding

7/20/2023

Their Story: "David and I live in a little town in Texas where we met and went to college. He stole my heart at a country dance hall. We have two dogs who get most of our attention. We just moved into a new house on the night we got engaged and are working to make it our home. We visited Colorado last summer for the first time and we both loved every second. After starting to plan a traditional wedding here, we decided we would rather spend our money on the people we love the most in a place we both love!”

A small summer wedding with heart

Planning Details: We are so glad Colorado made a great impression Macie and David. When it came for them to pivot to planning a small intimate wedding reached out to me through my Ceremony Site Report service - a great place to get started as it is a written consultation in which we not only provide great affordable ceremony options that fit with couples needs, budget, and priorities….. but, we also give planning guidance to make it all flow well.

Macie and David identified heir top priorities for their package as having great photography, and onsite coordinator, ceremony music (Bluetooth speaker okay) ….. all reasonably priced. Check, check and check! ⬇️ 🎉With our packages, you get to choose from seven different professional photographers who and experienced with micro-weddings. They know the locale, scenic spots and we work with them regularly…. So that there is an easy and smooth flow on your wedding day.

And, with our elopement-styled wedding package, you get an onsite coordinator who not only assists with pickup & deliveries of cake and flowers, but she also brings a Bluetooth speaker to play ceremony music and is with you throughout the service working behind-the-scenes for the couple, their wedding party and guests to ensure the day flows smoothly.

Micro-Wedding Planning

Macie and David decided to host their micro-wedding in the heart of the Rocky Mountain: Summit County boasts some of the world’s best ski resorts. But, the only snow present on their wedding day was at the very top peaks of the mountains. July is one of the BEST months to get married: warm summer days, cool crisp nights and the wildflowers tend to be popping.

For those worried about it being too hot - that is the beauty of mountain weddings. The low humidity and high elevation make it ideal temperatures. Though, here are a few tips for summertime wedding in the mountains: drink plenty of water, wear lots of sunscreen (and sunglasses), dress in layers and stock up on lip balm and hand lotion. Hey, those sound like great welcome bag ideas….. though we suggest adding some local chocolate and chips to keep energy levels up for the great hiking.

Favorite Micro-Wedding Details

Macie and David also wanted to maintain some traditions: providing seating for guests, not having a first-look, having a site that is accessible for elders and to have a first dance. Yes - all of those things are possible even when having a small micro-wedding.

First Touch: we still captured some private intimate moments where they held hands behind a door. You can also do this around a corner
Seating and accessibility: yes, many of the venues we recommend are accessible and do not require hiking. There may be a minimal walk of 3 to 10 minutes, many on a wide crushed gravel path that is also wheelchair accessible. So yes, your elder guests can make it.

To walk down an aisle with her dad. Yes - part of our logistical planning and onsite coordination is to consider an entry for the bride (and or groom) and their escort, no matter what the natural environment looks like….. we create a simple entrance. Many micro-wedding spots do have some sort of a walk into the ceremony area. Though, if they don’t, we will create an entrance. Additionally, we’ll bring a Bluetooth speaker and will play some pre-ceremony music, a special song for the entrance and a kiss/exit song.

First dances: since we recommend restaurants for your celebration dinner, many of them won’t have the space or setup (think other diners at their business) which prevent dancing at the restaurant. In that case, we simply hang out a little longer at the ceremony site and work it in after group photos. Tip: bring a cooler of beverages, pop some bubbly and make it a celebration.

More of A Micro-Wedding Gallery

Enjoy more photos from Macie + David's July mountain micro-wedding at Sapphire Point Overlook located in Summit County, Colorado. There are some of our favorite images. On average, the final gallery delivered to the couples is anywhere from 40 to 90 images per hour of photography time. With the all-inclusive small intimate wedding package, you get to choose an from our network of eight professional photographers.

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Micro-Wedding Vendor Credits

All-inclusive Package (includes):
Photographer: Kathryn Kim Photography
Venue: public lands in Summit County, Colorado
Planner: Wendee with Custom Weddings of Colorado
Onsite Coordinator: Andrea
Officiant: Phil Gallagher
Florist: Stefanie Hofmeister
Baker: LaPatisserie Francaise
Rentals: Custom Weddings of Colorado
Ceremony Music: Custom Wedding of Colorado
Other Vendors to Budget Outside of the Package:
Food/Beverage: The Vue Rooftop Restaurant
Lodging: Vacation Home in Breckenridge
Hair & Make: Breckenridge Hair Company

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Wendee is a micro-wedding and elopement planner based in the central Colorado Rockies. Providing services for over 20 years, she offers experience, knowledge and connection so that you can feel confident, relaxed and assured.

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