Steamboat Springs Wedding Guide 2017

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Wedding Stories

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Personal Touches

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Calendar Of Events

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Wedding Resource Directory

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Laura Moss & Nic Polaski Saturday, August 20, 2016 Andy Barnhart Photography www.andybarnhart.com

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man. Our wedding was a fairytale,” Laura Moss Polaski says of her wedding to Nic Polaski at Flying Diamond Ranch. “Fairytale” is the word that comes up time and time again when people describe the couple’s wedding.

Laura and Nic met through work in 2012 and hit it off immediately. “We sat across from each other (at work) and developed a fun friendship,” Laura says. “Many of our first dates were in the mountains, at Buena Vista and Steamboat,” Laura says. Nic proposed to Laura at her family’s cabin in Clark, paying a surprise visit and popping the question with his mother’s engagement ring.

The couple now lives in Golden, but the newlyweds take every chance they can get to come to the mountains. “We take our puppy, Norman, to the mountains all the time,” Laura says. “We love hiking, fishing, camping and floating down the river.”

Laura and Nic’s wedding was ”a classic fairytale in the woods,” according to wedding photographer Andy Barnhart.

The couple each spent the morning with their closest friends and family, ramping up for a tearful, laughter-filled, emotional ceremony.

“Apparently, everyone cried,” Laura says.

“We were not hiding our emotions or our tears. The guitarist even shed a tear!”

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went by way too quickly,” Laura says. “But we knew that would happen so we tried to take in every single moment of the day.”

Flying Diamond Ranch was ideal for Laura and Nic’s wedding day. The couple spent lots of time in Steamboat while they were dating, and it quickly became their favorite mountain town. “Water, mountains, aspens,” Laura says. “Could there be a more perfect venue?”

Laura and Nic’s photo shoot with Andy and Emily Barnhart was a beautiful moment in the couple’s wedding day. “Andy and Emily were so fun to work with!” Laura says. “We were all laughing and having a blast. Nic and I felt very comfortable.” The Barnharts photographed Laura and Nic’s engagement photos as well, leading to a relaxed and lighthearted wedding-day shoot. “They are a great couple and had amazing chemistry,” Andy says.

The couple’s enchanting wedding day didn’t stop at the photo shoot, either. “Nic was up for anything,” Andy says. “They even got in a rowboat and he rowed his new bride around the pond... Talk about romantic!”

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St eamboat Danielle Ireland & Brian Clark Haley Allen Photography www.haleyallenphoto.com

Aspens line scenic roads and trails on Mount Werner.

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Amy Pruett & Adam Hirt Cali Frankovic Photography www.califrankovic.com Sparklers make for a special effect, enhanced by time-lapse photography.

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Wedding album Br ynna Williams & Victor Wasserman Noah Wetzel Photography www.noahdavidwetzel.com

Backlit lighting appears like a sparkling jewel as bride and groom embrace.

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Large bright flowers frame the couple, with Hahn’s Peak and Steamboat Lake in the background.

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Wedding album Jacinta Wilkie & Travis Crannage Andy Barnhart Photography www.andybarnhart.com

The "Steamboat barn" serves as a romantic, Western backdrop for the winter wedding of Jacinta and Travis.

Liana Gregor y & Bobby Jones Photography by Nate and Jenny Weddings www.nateandjennyweddings.com Liana’s colorful bouquet pops against the snow as the couple crosses a bridge with historic Howelsen Hill in the background.

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Western tradition is evoked on Saddleback Ranch by a horse-drawn buggie, a vintage style leather vest and decorative cowgirl boots.

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Holiday lighting at the historic Broadmoor Hotel adds a touch of romance to the proposal.

Wedding stories

Lauren Woodin & Daniel Husek Saturday, July 30, 2016 Photography by L Elizabeth Events, Laura Pearson: photographer www.lelizabethevents.com

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anny Husek’s friend hid in the bushes at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs to capture the magic moment when Danny proposed to Lauren amid the twinkling holiday lights at the renowned historic landmark.

The romance continued at their wedding in Steamboat Springs six months later. The couple was married at Holy Name Catholic Church, an imposing new building that offers a meaningful, dramatic setting for a wedding.

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“Oh my god, it was beautiful!” Lauren exclaims. The ceremony, with sunlight streaming through the stained glass windows, became one of the bride’s fondest memories of the day.

Surrounded by four bridesmaids in blush pink Bill Levkoff dresses, the bride wore a lace, layered gown and carried a bouquet of green and purple wildflowers.

Her groom wore his dress blue military uniform, as did his best man.

The reception took place at the Torian Plum Tent at Steamboat Resorts. The décor was over the top, Lauren says.

“It was beyond anything I could have imagined.” Wedding planner Jill Waldman of The Main Event decorated the elaborate tent.

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Lauren’s favorite wedding pictures were taken at the Steamboat barn with the ski area in the background.

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Late afternoon light and a dramatic sunset added to the ambiance at the base of the ski area, which was apropos for the couple whose first date was on the slopes of Mount Werner. “Steamboat has always kind of been ‘our place,’" Lauren says.

Their guests appreciated Lauren and Danny’s decision to be married in Steamboat, too. Many of them made a vacation of the event and spent a week

going to the hot springs, paddleboarding on the river, hiking and tubing. “Everyone loved it. People tell me it was their favorite wedding,” Lauren says.

Danny left 2 ½ weeks after the wedding for Afghanistan. The couple is planning a honeymoon in Costa Rica upon his return.

“I would do it all again,” Lauren says.

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The couple’s close friend, Steve Herron, officiated at the wedding.

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Wedding stories

Meg Henr y & Chris Franges

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hen a boy teaches a girl to ski, anything can happen, including romance. When Chris Franges helped Meg Henry learn to ski, true love ensued.

Chris had moved to Steamboat Springs when he was 18 to ski. Meg came later from Kansas City to visit her best friend from high school, and Chris volunteered to show her around the mountain.

For three years after that, the couple pursued a long-distance relationship.

Chris traveled extensively in Europe as a bike mechanic with HTC Highroad professional race team. Finally, Meg moved to the mountains, and Chris left the racing circuit.

One night, after dinner at Café Diva, the couple was walking home through

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Gondola Square, past the magic carpet lift. “Do you remember the first time we were here?” Chris asked. “I turned around, and he was on his knee,” Meg recalls.

“Skiing is a big part of our relationship.”

So Steamboat Ski Area was the obvious choice for the wedding venue. That meant they had 1 ½ years to plan the occasion, as the mountain venues were already booked for 2015. “It worked out wonderfully,” Meg says.

The groom was especially excited about having the wedding at Four Points Lodge. The ski area venue, which is reached first by riding the gondola and then by taking a shuttle from there, afforded the couple the opportunity to show off the true beauty of the mountains to their guests.

The scenic venue of Four Points Lodge at the Steamboat Ski Area was the perfect setting.

After all, this is where Chris and Meg first met.

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About 120 Her bridesmaids wore champagne gold, friends and family sequined gowns. “They members came from were stunning,” Meg throughout the recalls. The flowers country. Many made

by One Fine Day vacations out of their Productions were soft, trip to Northwest whimsical colors: white Colorado, staying at peonies and pale pink the Steamboat Grand garden roses. or B&Bs. The spectacular The bride’s father locale did pose a bit walked her down the of a challenge for aisle – “I’m definitely a the bride and her daddy’s girl,” Meg quips. wedding party, who Four Points Lodge, picked their way located at an elevation across the wildflowerof 9,716 feet, boasts Groom and groomsmen board the covered slopes in their gondola for a scenic ride to the top of gorgeous views of the valley, especially wedding attire for the Thunderhead. photo session. “It was at sunset, when the a funny moment, hiking across the ski reception was under way. “It was unlike runs, maneuvering rocks, in a dress,” she anything I’ve ever seen,” Meg says. “It just says. kept getting better.”

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end of the evening, on the way down the mountain, candles and roses decorated the couple’s gondola car.

The couple honeymooned in French Polynesia, providing a happy ending to what Meg says “was pretty much a fairytale.”

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Lake Catamount provided the backdrop for the wedding of Steamboat locals Cari Ann and Nate.

The couple’s beloved dogs were an integral part of the ceremony.

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Wedding stories

Cari Ann Gelbart & Nate Bird Saturday, July 2, 2016 Andy Barnhart Photography www.andybarnhart.com

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eople in Steamboat Springs are still talking about the wedding of Cari Ann Gelbart to Nate Bird on a beautiful summer day at Lake Catamount.

A classic love story, Cari Ann and Nate’s romance began on Valentine’s Day 2012, and their engagement followed on their three-year anniversary. The couple had planned a weekend getaway to Glen Eden Resort north of Steamboat Springs – snowmobiling, a quaint cabin, a little Champagne. Nate planned to propose later in the weekend, but he couldn’t wait.

On Friday, he called Cari Ann out onto the cabin deck, where she found him on his knee. That left the whole weekend to celebrate.

Planning their wedding gave Cari Ann a chance to shine in her field: an aesthetician, she has helped many brides to glow on their wedding day. And as such, she has a solid network of local vendors.

On an everyday basis, it is usually Nate, a former professional mountain biker and Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club ski coach, whose expertise is in high demand in this outdoor-crazed town.

“It was really fun for me to be the one who had all the contacts,” Cari Ann says. “I had the A-team all lined up.”

Nikki Knoebel of Catamount Ranch and Club and Cari Ann were at a fundraising event when Cari Ann told Nikki of her impending nuptials. “Why not get married

at Catamount?”

Nikki suggested.

And the venue was determined.

The wedding took place in a grassy meadow near Lake Catamount. The bride wore an Amsale beaded illusion strap dress, which she picked out at Saks Fifth Avenue after two whirlwind days of shopping in Beverly Hills. Her bridesmaids chose their own dresses, selecting colors from Cari Ann’s Colorado palette.

Steamboat Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Teresa Steffen Greenlee played with a cellist during the ceremony.

Nate’s uncle officiated. “I could listen to the ceremony again and again,” Cari Ann says. “He made it so personal, so special, so funny.”

A reception followed the ceremony at the Catamount Lake House. About 100 guests attended cocktail hour and dinner, but knowing that many more of the couple’s local friends would like to be with them, Cari Ann invited an additional 150+ people to come to the dance party after dinner.

“It was such a great party. It was just a blast!” Cari Ann says. “I could have danced forever.”

Although a honeymoon in Australia was to be the next chapter in this couple’s love story, life had other plans. “I’m expecting twins!” Cari Ann explains.

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Wedding stories

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The unexpected appearance of Larry the Camel was totally apropos at the wedding of Carly and Keenan – the couple became engaged at the Pyramids in Egypt.

mong the first to greet Carly Earp and Keenan Duffey and their wedding party atop the gondola was Larry the Camel. Larry made the journey from his Routt County ranch home to the top of Thunderhead Peak to meet kindred spirits: Carly and Keenan.

“It was a total surprise,” says Carly, who grew up in Steamboat. Her mother works with Larry’s owner and arranged the appearance. “It was fun to have him there.”

And appropriate. The couple lived in the Middle East and became engaged within walking distance of the Egyptian pyramids in Cairo. Keenan was living in Jordan at the time, and Carly had flown over to visit him on spring break. They subsequently lived in Amman for a year, planning their wedding long-distance.

Wedding planner Lindsey Grannis of One Fine Day Productions was the key to making that possible. “Lindsey was amazing,” Carly says.

In keeping with the wedding theme, “Once Upon a Time in the ‘Boat,” guests received Steamboat items in their gift bags, and Saddleback Ranch, a Western cattle ranch just outside of town, hosted the rehearsal dinner.

The late-afternoon ceremony took place at the top of the gondola, a favorite spot of the groom. He and Carly wanted their guests, who came from around the country, to ride the gondola, see the views and experience a mountain wedding.

Dark clouds around the area added dimension and color to the wedding photos, and the sun made a dramatic entrance at the end of the ceremony.

The bride wore an elegant Francesca Miranda gown, which she chose with her mom and mother-in-law-to-be in Chicago. She completed the ensemble with cowboy boots from F.M. Light. She was surrounded by 11 bridesmaids and a flower girl.

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and wood centerpieces. “It was very elegant,” Carly says, “but it still had a Western feel.”

Teresa Steffen Greenlee, concertmaster of the Steamboat Symphony Orchestra, performed with a string trio during the ceremony. Denver band Groove Nation played during the reception.

“We begged them to keep playing.

People were dancing the whole night,” Carly recalls.

“Once Upon a Time in the ‘Boat” can only have a happy ending, as the couple looks forward to their life together, with plans never to stray far from the bride’s Colorado roots.

The bridesmaids wore blush pink and carried bouquets of light green and white flowers.

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Storm clouds in the distance added contrast and vibrancy to the colors in Carly and Keenan’s wedding. Sunlight popped through at the conclusion of the ceremony.

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Aspen trees frame the bride’s favorite images from her wedding day.

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armth, humor and family prevailed at the wedding of Nikki Jamison and Jim Morrison at Bella Vista Estate, overlooking the Yampa Valley.

The wedding favors on bottles of olive oil read:

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A singular view of Lake Catamount is one of the many amenities afforded by Bella Vista Estate.

Personalized bottles of olive oil served as party favors for the wedding guests.

The groom’s brother feigned uncertainty about the nature of a wedding toast, holding up a plastic bag with a piece of burned toast in it as he spoke.

The groom proposed over the microphone at a competitive miners’ event (think lumberjack festivals for the sake of comparison).

Anything but cookie-cutter: that was the couple’s goal when they chose Bella Vista Estate for their destination wedding. They wanted a place where guests and family could spend time together, and where firsttime visitors could maximize their time in Colorado.

“We wanted our wedding to be a shared experience,” says Nikki. “One of my favorite parts was spending time with family. We had five days with them.”

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Eclectic antique glass jars add a personal touch to the farm tables set for the buffet dinner.

Arizona, where her grandmother, as well as her mother, could help her make the decision. Her dad drove from California “with a ton of wedding loot,” Nikki jokes.

Of the 100 guests who attended the wedding, about 30 stayed at Bella Vista, maxing out its capacity. The rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception were all held at the estate.

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“Our guests loved it,” Nikki says. “We got super lucky with the weather, and there was even a full moon.”

The wedding colors were lavender and dusty green, helping to carry out the couple’s wish that the event be “as organic as possible.” Four bridesmaids wore muted green dresses, each with a different neckline.

The bride’s cousin served as flower girl.

Nikki’s search for elegant shoes – not heels – was rewarded when she found these jewel-encrusted sandals for her wedding day.

Alex Mathisen of SoulSpark Events helped the couple to realize their vision. “She gave me input on the local vendors,” Nikki says. “That’s so important, especially if you don’t live there.”

The exchange of vows was one of Nikki’s favorite parts of the ceremony, perhaps because Jim embraced the idea of writing original vows. Nina Darlington officiated, and “she was fabulous,” the bride says.

Following the ceremony and cocktails, a buffet dinner was served, allowing guests to mingle as they dined. Nikki and Jim selected “The Luckiest” by Ben Folds for their first dance as a married couple.

While the lyrics declare, “I love you more than I have ever found a way to say,” the wedding of Nikki and Jim expressed their feelings exactly.

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Facials are not only relaxing but can brighten the bride’s skin in Colorado’s dry climate.

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teamboat Springs was ahead of its time when it invited early visitors to rejuvenate in its mineral-rich hot springs, and today’s spas and salons carry on that tradition by helping brides-to-be and their bridal parties relax, bond and beautify.

Life Essentials Day Spa recommends brides take advantage of its Alpenglow package, which includes a massage, facial and body scrub, four or five days before the wedding.

The massage can help relieve tension, while the facial and body scrub create a smooth canvas for spray tanning, which can be applied immediately afterward.

Rocky Mountain Day Spa says its Ultimate Hydrating Facial is very popular with brides because of Steamboat’s very dry climate.

The facial, which utilizes an organic Champagne toasts are common when the bride and her maids are getting ready. Plus they relieve some nerves.

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A bride enjoys bubbly in her personalized glass while her makeup is being done.

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passion fruit enzyme to gently exfoliate, provides a healthy glow and plump skin for a more flawless makeup application on the wedding day.

Comb Goddess says traveling to wedding sites is a big way their designers help brides relax while getting their hair and makeup done. “We come to them, so they can enjoy getting ready in their own environment,” says owner and stylist Savannah Bongiorno.

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Life Essentials owner Pam Peretz says one of her most popular offerings for bridal parties is closing the spa for a private experience. Brides often have their own hor d’oeuvres and Champagne catered for maximum girl bonding. “The spa is theirs – while some are getting a treatment, others are in our tranquility area eating, laughing, having a really good time,” she says.

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Final touches are applied to the bride’s lips.

A twisted weave wraps through long flowing curls.

Rocky Mountain Day Spa also caters to groups, and wedding coordinator Lauren Schiller says bridal groups love to receive manicure and pedicure services together, or use the private relaxation room for mini spa days.

Comb Goddess says wedding parties can really enjoy each other’s company while getting their nails done and being pampered.

Beautify

Life Essentials is the first spa in Steamboat to offer microblading for eyebrows, a process that involves the esthetician drawing on individual hairs with a tattoo blade. The process, which should be started 60 days prior to the wedding, “gives you perfect brows!” Peretz says. A week before the wedding, she 40 | Steamboat Springs Wedding Guide 2017

recommends eyelash extensions, which leave eyes looking beautiful with or without mascara.

Rocky Mountain Day Spa says one of its popular services for brides is airbrush makeup because it offers longer wear and can be applied as a light veil or full coverage without feeling heavy.

Comb Goddess says brides should opt for shellac nails that last and are resistant to chipping. For hair, Bongiorno recommends brides go with a simple, soft and elegant style.

The most important bridal beauty tip of all is to take time to relax. “Just chill, take it easy,” Peretz says. “Think about all the fun you’re going to have at your l wedding.”

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Steamboat’s Legendary Downtown Spa

970-871-9543

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Lapine Photography/ www.lapinephotography.com

Personal Touches

Painter Julia Dordoni captures Gina Mueller and Greg Kawalek (inset) during a live painting session at Four Points Lodge at Steamboat Ski Area.

Nate and Jenny Weddings/ nateandjennyweddings.com

Cali Frankovic Photography

A cornhole board not only has a commemorative date but also provides guests entertainment during the reception.

Cali Frankovic Photography

A pinecone spray-painted gold is used to identify a guest’s seat.

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LaRue Photography by Paige

Igloo shots warm guests during winter weddings.

Nate and Jenny Weddings

One Oak Photography/ oneoakphoto.com

Oh how sweet it is. Brownies and cookies, roasted marshmallows, and s’mores beverages.

Gill Photos/ gillphotos.com

Christy Knight Photography

Homemade jam with a personalized label is a great guest favor.

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Antiques add style. Door panels display seating cards on clothespins. A desk becomes an elegant wedding cake stand.

If you are looking for a truly romantic atmosphere in a unique space to hold a wedding or reception in Steamboat Springs, the 1908 historic Train Depot at the Eleanor Bliss Center for the Arts is like no other.

Its lovely, rustic charm acts as a blank canvas for your special event.

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Travis J. Garner Photography

HollyAnn Bruns of hop rabbit flowers

Andy Barnhart Photography

Flowers by hop rabbit flowers are used in place of the traditional veil.

Andy Barnhart Photography

Cali Frankovic Photography

One Oak Photography

Well wishes to the bride and groom: Travis J. Garner Photography A mailbox for guests to enclose a letter; a personalized photograph guestbook; and a sliced log.

Not all ideas come from the bride.

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Gift Options

For the Groom

For the Groomsmen

For the Bridesmaids

Abito Men’s Sport Coat

Costa Del Mar Fisch Sunglasses

Northern Lights Jewelry

Allen’s Clothing 828 Lincoln Ave. www.allensclothing.com

Bucking Rainbow Outfitters 730 Lincoln Ave. www.buckingrainbow.com

Made in Steamboat Springs jewelrybynorthernlights.com

$220

$249

Earrings $29

Memories for a Lifetime.

Let me help you capture them.

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For the Couple

For the Gift Bag

For the Gift Bag

“Kiss of Autumn” Ltd. Edition of 500

Pecan Chocolate Caramel Turtles

Wash and Lotion Set

Mangelsen Images of Nature Gallery 730 Lincoln Ave. www.mangelsen.com

Daniela’s Chocolate Atelier The Homesteader 817 Lincoln Ave.

Ranch Organics 24 5th Street www.ranch-organics.com

$455-$5,295

$8.99

$36

~PREMIER EVENT VENUE IN STEAMBOAT~

The Ghost Ranch Event Venue is one of Steamboat’s best kept secrets for private special events: • Weddings • Birthdays • Showers • Reunions • Anniversaries • Corporate retreats • and more More than 2,000 square ft. including historic bar, dance floor and second floor VIP room.

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xpect that things won’t go perfectly according to plan,” says 2015 bride Elizabeth Salazar.

But also know that your wedding will be perfect.

That’s what the staff of Steamboat Springs Wedding Guide has learned in our years of working with brides.

The one thing they have in common: their wedding days were fairytales come true.

Based on interviews with dozens of couples, here are a few tips about weddings in Steamboat.

creative custom catering at its finest

Beautiful Spacious Dining Room Professional Attention To Every Detail

Custom Menus And Pricing Seating From 50-200 Guests

2165 Pine Grove Rd. 970-879-3399 threepeaksgrill@gmail.com threepeaksgrill.com

the perfect venue for your special event

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One Oak Photography/ oneoakphoto.com

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Bride Elizabeth Salazar

1. Don’t let the weather get you down. Although Steamboat is known for its blue skies, storm clouds can gather. Do not fret; the steely gray backdrop makes for vibrant wedding photography. If there is rain, it only brings everyone together and at the end of the day, you’ve married the love of your life – so don’t worry.

6. Pamper yourself. In the midst of a crazy busy wedding week, the best thing a bride can do is something relaxing with friends. Have a massage, soak in the hot springs, take a brewery tour, catch your breath.

7. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Your wedding in Steamboat will be one of a kind.

2. Keep your feet firmly on the ground. Like the look of heels? So do we, but brides tell us to be ready for a few comic moments posing in mountain meadows in stilettos. May we suggest wedges or the ever popular cowgirl boots? Your bridesmaids will thank you.

8. Thinking wildflowers? They are the perfect complement for a mountain wedding, but don’t plan on picking them yourself. Not only does the Forest Service frown on the idea, but wildflowers can wilt. Better to ask a local florist to replicate the look.

4. Hire a wedding planner. Although brides often say they planned to do it all themselves at the onset, never has a single one said she regretted the expense of a planner. It was the best money they spent.

9. Is a destination wedding right for you? Your friends and family will love the idea of a destination wedding in Northwest Colorado. Steamboat has such a plethora of activities that your guests will want to make it a vacation.

5. Trust your wedding planner and local vendors. They know the ins and outs of everything Steamboat has to offer.

10. Provide every guest with a copy of the Steamboat Springs Visitors’ Guide. Visit SteamboatMagazine.com to make the arrangements. l

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Steamboat’s Finest Babysitting Service “We pet sit too!”

Certified in Pediatric First Aid & CPR Insured & Bonded BBB Member From Infants To Teens

“When Caring Counts”

970-879-6645 www.babybusiness.org

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Cali Frankovic Photography

For Grooms

Bridezilla vs. the Draft King

By Dan Greeson

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know virtually nothing about planning a wedding. When I got down on one knee and proposed to my fiancée, Ceanna, in March, wedding planning wasn’t on my mind. I was, and still am, preoccupied with being deliriously in love with Ceanna and wanting to spend every moment of the rest of my life with her.

Our wedding is this coming July, and the bulk of the planning is still ahead of us.

So if you’re looking for expert advice, then please keep looking.

Don’t get me wrong – I’ve gotten a ton of wedding advice since proposing. But for everyone who says, “You’re only job leading up to the wedding is to say ‘Yes, dear,’” there’s someone else who tells me, “You need to be there to make decisions or she’ll get overwhelmed.” Every time I’m advised to “just keep it to close family or 50 | Steamboat Springs Wedding Guide 2017

elope,” someone else says, “If you invite your cousin Steve, make sure his dogsitter from 15 years ago is invited too or heads will roll.”

I wasn’t sure who to listen to, so I decided to seek counsel with my most trusted life adviser – Google.

If wedding blogs are to be believed, here are my big takeaways:

1. Grooms are useless.

Grooms are expected to propose and then dive out of the way of the wedding planning train. In a wedding website narrative, men are the opposite of King Midas. Everything we touch turns to, ahem…fertilizer. The bride must press bravely forward into wedding-planning battle while the groom tends to couchlounging and fantasy sports.

gruesome demise or – even worse – an

Cali Frankovic Photography

2. Speaking of fantasy sports, grooms can’t decipher anything wedding-related unless it’s put into man-speak.

Everyone knows a guy’s eyes glaze over at the mention of matrimony.

Man-directed advice has to trick us into thinking we’re drafting a fantasy football team or stocking a man-cave mini-bar instead of putting together a wedding invite list. As an avid supporter of both sports and alcohol, I’m definitely an advocate of this trend.

3. Brides shouldn’t be messed with.

My online research reveals that, like an army of chainsaw-wielding maniacs in white gowns, brides-to-be should simply never be messed with. Guy-aimed wedding blogs seem to imply that making one wrong move in the months leading up to your wedding day, will result in a

appearance on the show Bridezillas.

I’ve obviously gained a ton of valuable wedding wisdom from my research, but I’ve got a long way to go before I can actually give handy advice on the subject. All I really know is that I’m crazy about Ceanna and I can’t wait to marry her. And, deep down, I feel like that’s all that matters. l

ALLEN’S CLOTHING TUXEDO RENTALS

828 Lincoln Ave. | www.allensclothing.com | 970-879-0351

It’s hard to go wrong with experience.

Allen’s has been Steamboat’s premier tuxedo dealer for over 35 years. Our supplier is one of the largest in the U.S., with two day service to Steamboat.

The groom’s tuxedo is free with five paid rentals. We are here to make your tuxedo rentals go smoothly.

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Cali Frankovic Photography

Steamboat provides plenty of activites for groomsmen (and guests) from stand-up paddleboarding on the Yampa River to wetting your whistle.

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Groomsmen Activities

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orry not, grooms and groomsmen! You’ve come to the perfect mountain town for thrilling outdoor adventures, fantastic concert venues and top-notch breweries, among loads of other options for pre-wedding fun. The only tough part is narrowing down all of the fantastic activities Steamboat Springs has to offer…

Explore the Great Outdoors

Wet Your Whistle

Hiking • Fish Creek Falls • Mount Werner • Sarvis Creek Wilderness Area • Spring Creek Mountain Biking • Emerald Mountain • Mad Creek Trail • Rabbit Ears • Steamboat Bike Park • Steamboat Ski Area ATV Rentals Horseback Riding Camping

Brewery Tour • Butcherknife Brewing • Mahogany Ridge Brewery & Grill • Storm Peak Brewing • Mountain Tap Brewery Whiskey Tasting • The BARley • Carl’s Tavern

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Make a Spash Waterskiing Wakeboarding Tubing River Kayak School

Rafting Stand-up Paddleboarding

• Public access locations along Elk River North of town on CR 129

Compete for Glory

Kick Back

Disc Golf at Thunderhead Disc Golf Course

Live Music • Carl’s Tavern • The Chief Theater • Free Summer Concert Series • Old Town Pub • Schmiggity’s • Tap House • Strings Music Festival Steamboat Pro Rodeo Karaoke Arcade Wranglers game

Skeet shooting at Three Quarter Circles Sporting Clays

Pick Your Thrill

Baseball/Softball at the Howelsen fields Bowling at the Snowbowl Tennis at the Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs Mini-golf at Amaze’n Steamboat Golf at Rollingstone Ranch, Haymaker or Steamboat Golf Club

Reel One In (Fishing) • Guided fishing • Tailwaters of Stagecoach Reservoir • Yampa River through downtown

Helicopter Tours Hot Air Ballooning Howler Alpine Slide Rock Climbing Steamboat Zipline Adventures

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CATERING

846-5681 Catering to Your Taste!

Specializing in Premium Meats & High-end Barbeque Ribs, Brisket, Sausage, Whole Roasted Pigs, Pulled Pork & Turkey, Fresh Side & Salads

Local family owned – serving Steamboat over 25 years.

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Map & Directions Steamboat Springs Mileage Chart Denver Colorado Springs Fort Collins Dallas Chicago New York City Salt Lake City Los Angeles Seattle Miami Grand Junction

160 240 160 951 1,171 1,991 339 991 1,190 2,269 196

• The drive from Denver International Airport takes about 3 1/2 hours.

• Yampa Valley Regional Airport, 25 miles from Steamboat, is served year-round

by United Express. Winter jet service includes nonstop flights from several cities on major airlines.

• Shuttle services run daily from DIA, or go by limo, car service or rental car.

• Bus service within the city is free. Lodges offer shuttles, and taxis are available.

One less thing to worry about ...

GO Alpine fulfills multiple wedding transportation needs from in & out of town shuttles for wedding parties & guests, rehearsal dinner shuttles, airport transfers and more!

For Information and Reservations:

970-879-2800 www.goalpine.com 2063 Snowbowl Plaza PUC (LL 555)

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2017 Steamboat Signature Events Sunday, June 4

Steamboat Marathon, full and half-marathon, plus 10K. www.steamboatmarathon.com

Thursday-Sunday, June 15-18

Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup.

More than 400 Ford Mustangs are on display up and down Lincoln Avenue over Father’s Day Weekdend. www.steamboatsummer.com

Saturday-Tuesday, July 1-4

Cowboy Roundup Days. A parade down Lincoln Avenue culminates with the Pioneer Day Block Party. Enjoy the Pro Rodeo and one of the biggest firework shows in Colorado. www.steamboatsummer.com

Saturday-Sunday, July 8-9

Balloon Rodeo and Art in the Park offer artistry and color both on canvases and in the air. www.steamboatsummer.com

Wednesday-Sunday, Aug. 9-13

Steamboat Wine Festival, featuring food artisans, wineries, breweries, distilleries, epicurean purveyors and locally made products. www.steamboatwinefestival.com

Begins: Saturday, Sept. 2

Wild West Air Fest and Labor Day Nationally renowned performers provide edge-of-your-seat excitement as they perform aerobatics and formation flying. www.steamboatsummer.com

HAIR • AIRBRUSH MAKEUP • NAILS • MASSAGE • FACIALS

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Directory

From tuxes to transportation, the Steamboat Springs Wedding Guide business directory has everything you'll need for your perfect Steamboat Springs wedding.

Babysitters

Baby Business Baby Business

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Fireside Catering

Gregory S. Smith, owner/ chef 970-879-9922 www.steamboatcatering.com

Full service wedding caterer for rehearsal dinners, personal chef, brunches, and bachelor/ bachelorette events. Colorado and locally sourced seasonal products.

970-879-6645

Your very first choice for quality childcare! Naomi Harwigs Hopkins has provided outstanding babysitting and 911 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-1919 nanny services for 29 of her 40 years in Steamboat. www.harwigs.com

Cakes & Cupcakes

Specializing in catering outstanding seasonal cuisine with menus crafted just for you. We also happily host rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons and more.

Cupcake Mini Bar

weddings@cupcakeminibar.com www.cupcakeminibar.com

Custom cakes, cupcakes and sweets unique to Marno’s Custom Catering each couple and their love story. View our portfolio 970-879-4214 online and follow us @cupcakeminibar. www.marnoscustomcatering.com Whatever the occasion, at Marno’s Custom Catering we ensure you the very best quality and service.

Steamboat Baker

970-367-6764 www.steamboatbaker.com A Specialty Division of MountainBrew

Steamboat Baker specializes in creating memorable desserts – our wedding cakes, cupcakes, dessert tables and favors are deliciously handcrafted and beautiful.

Catering

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Rick’s BBQ Meats & Catering 970-846-5681

Catering to your taste! Specializing in premium meats and high-end barbecue. Local family owned – serving Steamboat for over 25 years.

Amuse Bouche/Chef Lulu Cox

Steamboat Meat & Seafood Co.

Steamboat’s favorite for receptions, bridal luncheons, rehearsal dinners, cocktail parties and more. Unique, fresh, homemade cuisine.

Professional, personally tailored catering.

Specializing in extraordinary food for weddings and rehearsal dinners for 35 years. All menus are personalized for your individual themes and cuisines.

970-819-7807 www.amusebouchechef.com

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1030 Yampa St., 970-879-3504 www.steamboatseafood.com

Flowers

Steamboat Smokehouse

912 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-7427 (TRY RIBS) www.steamboatsmokehouse.com

hop rabbit flowers

970-213-5668 hoprabbitflowers.com

A full-service on- or off-premise caterer. Specializing Full-service florist, specializing in wedding design. in wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, private Serving Steamboat Springs, Fort Collins and parties and BBQs. everywhere in between.

Fine Art/ Painter

Colorado Wedding Painter/ Julia Dordoni 808-250-0544 www.ColoraadoWeddingPainter.com

Immortalize your wedding day with a masterpiece that lasts forever! Limited edition prints of your painting are available as wonderful gifts.

One Fine Day Productions

442 Oak St., 970-871-7431/970-846-5680 www.weddingsinsteamboat.com

Offering everything from complete wedding planning to floral design as well as a wide selection of wedding accessories and invitations in our downtown studio.

Classic Taste. Colorado Style. www . steamboatcatering . com •

970-879-9922

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Hairstylists / Makeup / Spa

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Lodging

Comb Goddess

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Aspen View Lodge

111 11th St., Suite 104 (Old West Building), 970-871-0606 33790 Sky Valley Dr., 970-875-4318 www.combgoddessco.com www.aspenviewlodge.com

Let our professionals help you on your special day. Book the 10-room lodge as a vacation rental or by Full-service salon for hair, nails, makeup, skin care the room as a B&B. Mountain setting, 10 minutes and waxing. from town.

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Life Essentials Day Spa

345 Lincoln Ave., 970-871-9543 www.massagesteamboat.com

Moving Mountains 877-624-2538

Bring your wedding party to Steamboat’s top rated www.movingmountains.com day spa for a day of pampering. With notice, we’ll Our homes and residences offer privacy and even provide Champagne and hors d’ oeuvres. comfort. We take care of the little details so you have time to create memories.

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Rocky Mountain Day Spa 970-871-6111 www.steamboatmassage.com

We love weddings! Offering hair styling, airbrush makeup, facials, nails, spray tanning and massage! We also offer catering.

Steamboat Resorts by Wyndham Vacation Rentals

855-359-0664 www.wvrsteamboat-weddings.com

Your lodging specialists. Studios to luxury townhomes, one call for lodging, airfare, transfers and activities. Ask about lodging and Torian Plum wedding venue packages.

Liquor Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp.

Steamboat Discount Liquors

500 S. Lincoln Ave., 970-879-2191

Steamboat Discount Liquors carries a full line of wine, spirits, Champagne and beer. Let us help keep your stress level low.

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970-871-5162 www.steamboat.com/weddings

A day you’ll remember forever; choose a place you’ll never forget. The Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. staff will take care of every detail.

Officiants

Photographers

Steamboat Mountain Weddings, Marlene H. Fisher, Non-denominational Minister/ Celebrant

Andy Barnhart Photography

970-879-0004, 970-846-9911 www.SteamboatMountainWeddings.com, marlenehfisher@yahoo.com

Professional, unique, personalized, memorable ceremonies performed at the location of your choice in beautiful Steamboat Springs! Live happily ever after!

970-846-1163 www.andybarnhart.com

With warmth and style, husband-wife Andy and Emily create timeless art that will become an heirloom. Their imagery captures romantic moments and natural backdrops.

Photo Booth Steamboat Photo Lounge

Beau Bella Photography

We create photo booth experiences that focus on FUN and sharing. UNLIMITED onsite prints, great props and social media upload station.

Memories for a lifetime. Let me help you capture them. Celebrate your special day for years to come with moments in print.

970-846-6531 www.steamboatphotolounge.com

262-496-8712 www.BeauBellaPhotography.com

Everything flowers.

Made with love.

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Photographers

Planners AW Event

303-882-4911 www.myawevents.com

Cali Frankovic Photography 406-539-8665 www.califrankovic.com

Each event is unique. Custom packages to meet your style to the smallest of details and the big picture in mind.

My approach to photography is simple. It’s vibrant, genuine and enjoyable. I strive to have my photographs tell a story...your story.

The Jones Standard Natural Light Images, Paula Jo Jaconetta 970-846-5940 www.naturaLightimages.com

Let us capture your love story. Contemporary Wedding Photography by Paula Jo Jaconetta.

Invest in an Artist!

970-222-0108 www.thejonesstandard.com

Let us plan a day that is as special and unique as you two. Consulting, coordinating, full service, and everything in between.

The Main Event Seedhouse Photography

970-367-6107 www.seedhousephotography.com

Wedding and engagement photos by Kel and Hil. We are passionate about love and capturing memories for a lifetime.

Travis J. Garner Photography

970-819-4450 www.travisjgarnerphotography.com

Specializing in professional lighting and capturing the candid moments of your special day. Design your own custom wedding package today!

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970-879-9020/ 303-570-6570 www.themaineventcolorado.com

Full-service wedding and event planning, including event design, linens, live music, day of coordination and more. Specializing in destination wedding weekends.

One Fine Day Productions

442 Oak St., 970-871-7431/970-846-5680 www.weddingsinsteamboat.com

Offering everything from complete wedding planning to floral design as well as a wide selection of wedding accessories and invitations in our downtown studio.

Rehearsal Dinners SoulSpark Events

Alexandra Mathisen, 970-819-3360 www.soulsparkevents.com

SoulSpark Events is Steamboat’s premier event and wedding planner. We bring dreams to life.

Let us plan your next unforgettable moment.

Aurum Food & Wine

811 Yampa Street, Downtown, 970-879-9500 www.aurumsteamboat.com

Exceptional riverfront venue for wedding events: Two decks overlook the river. This one-of-a-kind gourmet restaurant serves New American seasonal cuisine.

Portable Restrooms

Royal Flush Industries 1605 Shield Dr., 970-870-6500

Quality outdoor events are a specialty at Royal Flush Industries. Specialized equipment for that special event.

Carl’s Tavern

700 Yampa Ave, #103, 970-761-2060 www.carlstavern.com

Perfect for hosting parties from 15 to 150, Carl’s provides your guests genuine “Steamboat Hospitality” and from-scratch cooking in a comfortable and spacious setting.

See our website for a variety of packages

#sbphotolounge

Call or Text Lauren 970-846-6531

“The Elegant and Fun Photo Booth Choice.”

Let Steamboat Photo Lounge bring the FUN to your wedding!

SteamboatPhotoLounge.com

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Rehearsal Dinners

Tents / Rentals

Mambo Italiano

Colorado Tent Rentals

Unique and unforgettable dining experience.

Great for family, birthdays, date night, wedding receptions and rehearsals. Mambos is Steamboat’s Italian hot spot!

Steamboat’s premier local wedding rental company, specializing in décor and lighting installations, tents, tables, linens, chairs, china, flatware, and glassware.

521 Lincoln Ave., 970-870-0500 www.mambos.com

970-871-6786 www.coloradoeventrentals.com

Transportation

Three Peaks Grill

2165 Pine Grove Rd., 970-879-3399 www.threepeaksgrill.com

Steamboat’s most beautiful indoor setting, 210° of picture windows, accommodating weddings from 50-200 guests, customized catering for most budgets. On-site parking.

Go Alpine

Airport Shuttle, Charter, Limo and Taxi Service 970-879-2800 www.GOAlpine.com

Steamboat’s one stop for wedding transportation: In- and out-of-town shuttles, rehearsal dinners and parties, limousines and airport shuttle service.

A perfect setting for your wedding among the flowers, ponds, trees and natural beauty of Steamboat's Yampa River Botanic Park.

yampa river botanic park PO Box 776269 Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 Phone: 970-846-5172 Email: botanicpark@resortbroadband.com

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Tuxedos

ALLEN’S CLOTHING

Bella Vista

Allen’s Tuxedo Rental

828 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-0351

Allen’s Clothing has over 35 years experience in the tuxedo rental business. We are here to help make your rentals easy.

970-879-4449 www.bellavistasteamboat.com

Perched 1,000 feet above the valley floor, Bella Vista is a place to call home for an unforgettable wedding weekend experience.

Venues

The Art Depot, Eleanor Bliss Center for the Arts 1001 13th St., 970-879-9008 http://steamboatarts.org/depot-rental

Iconic Steamboat location in unique 1908 Train Depot. Romantic, rustic charm works as affordable blank slate for your event.

Catamount Ranch and Club 970-871-9300, 970-846-2083 www.catamountranchclub.com

Delivering experiences as memorable as the views.

Receptions, rehearsal dinners and special events.

ITALIAN INSPIRED CUISINE

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Directory Venues

la joya dulce

Circle K Ranch

La Joya Dulce

970-871-4296 CircleKRanchWeddings.com

970-879-7021 www.lajoyadulce.com

Beautiful ranch setting. Rolling hills and green pastures. Beautiful mountain views. Awesome sunsets.

Flying Diamond Ranch

970 846-9229 www.flyingdiamondevents.com

Dedicated to making your experience as incredible as our views. Rolling hills, secluded glens, and valley vistas for miles.

Priest Creek Chapel at Orton Ranch 970-846-2017 Bill@steamboatseafood.com

Beautiful, private working ranch, with spectacular Secluded historic working ranch with chapel 2 miles views, outside of Steamboat. Magical setting framed south of Steamboat on Walton Creek with views of by mountains, aspens groves and rolling fields.

Priest Creek and Steamboat Ski Area.

EVENT VENUE

Ghost Ranch Event Venue 56 7th Street, Downtown, 970-879-9898 www.ghostranchsteamboat.com

One of Steamboat’s best kept secrets for special events. More than 2,000 sq. ft. including historic bar, dance floor and second floor VIP room.

Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp.

970-871-5162 www.steamboat.com/weddings

A day you’ll remember forever; choose a place you’ll never forget. The Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. staff will take care of every detail.

Glen Eden Resort

Yampa River Botanic Park

970-879-3907 www.glenedenresort.com

970-846-5172 www.yampariverbotanicpark.org

Glen Eden Resort is the ideal place where nature provides an incomparable setting and on site catering and comfy accomodations.

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A perfect setting for your wedding among the flowers, ponds, trees and natural beauty of Steamboat’s Yampa River Botanic Park.

Royal Flush Industries, Inc. Elegant Restrooms for Special Occasions

Easily accommodates 1500+ people Heat • Air Conditioning • Roomy Interior Hand Wash Sinks w/Mirrors Stereo Sound System

Give your guests the best!

1605 Shield Dr

(970) 870-6500

UNFORGETTABLE DAYS

DeserveUnforgettable Stays Steamboat Resorts by Wyndham Vacation Rentals makes your wedding plans one touch easier. From the moment you choose your special day, you can feel confident your guests’ lodging is well taken care of. Steamboat’s newest outdoor wedding and event venue in the Torian Plum Plaza, located at the base of the ski area, provides the ideal venue offering a mountain of possibilities.

From the time your guests step foot in a Wyndham Vacation Rentals property, we make sure their experience with us is as extraordinary as the beautiful wedding they will attend.

Wedding Services Include: ʊ Discounted lodging rates & wedding venue packages ʊ Tented wedding venue space ʊ Hotel rooms through 6 bedroom townhomes ʊ Suites with private hot tubs & outdoor fireplaces ʊ Free Wi-Fi & parking ʊ Outdoor pools, hot tubs & bbq areas

855.359.0664

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