Kelli Meulenbelt & Michael Cronin

Danielle Zimmerer Photography www.DanielleZimmererPhotography.com

Picturesque clouds decorated the bright blue skies of the Yampa Valley on the wedding day of Kelli Meulenbelt and Michael Cronin.

Knowing that many of their guests were traveling from out of town, Kelli and Michael hosted a welcome gathering on Thursday evening at Los Locos, a locals-favorite taco joint at the base of Steamboat Resort. Nothing quite welcomes visitors like tacos, margaritas and mountain views. Plus, it was a short walk away from the Steamboat Grand, which is where the couple reserved a block of rooms for their wedding weekend.

The bride and groom hosted an intimate rehearsal dinner Friday evening at the Periodic Table at Catamount Ranch. The one-of-a-kind restaurant offers a spacious dining area with golf course views and a themed menu that changes twice a year.

Jaw dropping panoramic views of the Yampa Valley created a natural backdrop while the couple said their vows on the hills of La Joya Dulce. A ranch-style wedding venue, La Joya Dulce offers iconic views of Sleeping Giant, Flat Tops Wilderness and Steamboat Resort.

Kelli’s denim jacket with fringe adds a Western touch to her lacy dress, and complements the ranch setting at La Joya Dulce.

Kelli and Michael exchange vows in front of a rustic arbor, accented with a summer floral adornment.

A light-tone, colorful floral scheme enhanced the bohemian look. The couple opted for local florist Vivian Floral Creations to create the bouquets and floral installments.

Mountainscape table numbers and gold candles added subtle touches to the rustic decor. Evergreen and pine cones decorated the dessert table, and a chairlift cake topper reinforced the Steamboat mountain wedding vibe.

Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed cocktail hour and took in the Western surroundings in the open-air barn at La Joya Dulce. Q Live Crew BBQ food truck provided tasty appetizers for the guests before they headed into the pavilion for dinner.

The pavilion at La Joya Dulce offers a massive space for large parties. Elegant white drapery and eclectic string lights decorated the event space while guests gathered at their tables for a buffet-style dinner catered by local Dean Montgomery of Q Live Crew BBQ.

Dressed in a boho lace dress and a sleek blue suit with a bold orange tie, the bride and groom had a first look in the aspen grove at La Joya Dulce before saying their vows. Kelli added cowboy boots Western, barn-style wedding.

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Following dinner, the remainder of the night was filled with dancing and connecting with their closest friends and family. A highlight of the night for the couple was when two friends put on a skit for the newlyweds, emphasizing milestones and hysterical moments that happened throughout the couple’s relationship. Laughter and happy tears filled the pavilion as the night came to a close.

With the help of transportation from The Bustache, the after-party continued unofficially at Double Diamonds before guests returned to the Steamboat Grand.

To say their farewells to family and out-of-town guests, the Cronins hosted one last hoorah on Sunday morning at the Yampa River Icehouse. The newest addition to Yampa Street, the Yampa River Icehouse serves Texas-style barbeque and has upfront views of the Yampa River. The wedding cake frosting details mountains and alpine trees.

Venue: La Joya Dulce Wedding Planner/Day-of Coordinator: Nikki Knoebel Photographer: Danielle Zimmerer Florist: Vivian Floral Creations Hair: Liana Torres Makeup: Angela Gayle (Life Essentials Day Spa) Caterer: Dean Montgomery (Q Live Crew BBQ) Cake: Kim Gardner (Cakes by Kim) Bar Services: Beer – B&K Distributing Band/DJ: Eric Hovey – DJ (Hovey Entertainment), Pat Waters (acoustic during ceremony) Rehearsal Dinner: Periodic Table After Party: Unofficially at Double Diamonds Welcome Party: Los Locos Sunday Brunch: Yampa River Icehouse Lodging: Steamboat Grand Transportation: The Bustache China/Glassware: Colorado Event Rentals

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