Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Wedding | Michelle and Dan's Winter Colorado Wedding

Venue - Mt. Princeton Hot SpringsFlorist - Palmer's Flowers

Cake - Sam's club (we just bought a variety)

DJ -  Continental Divide Productions

Dress - Essence of Australia

Photography - Drake Busch Photography (Drake + Ashley Busch)

How did you meet each other? We met working at an outdoor science school in the woods of Southern California.

What was the best memory of your wedding day? This is really hard, getting married was absolutely amazing. Dan's favorite memory was just after the ceremony was done and we were officially married. Well that, or getting lifted in the chairs. Michelle's favorite memory was sitting down for dinner together, looking around and seeing all of our friends and family. But really the whole day was unforgettable.

What would be some advice you would give to future couples as they plan their wedding day? Don't worry about the food too much, your not going to eat it. The people you invited, your friends and family, are the most important part of the wedding day.

Where did you go on your honeymoon?  Where did you stay and what were a couple activities you enjoyed.  Would you recommend to other couples?

We went to Kauai, Maui, Oahu, and the Big Island of Hawaii.  The whole trip was amazing, but the highlights included snorkeling, whale watching, a helicopter tour, mountain biking down a 11,000 foot volcano, driving convertibles, seeing the glow of lava at night, and just general hiking and exploring the beaches and jungle.

We also went to the South island of New Zealand where we kayaked, saw dolphins jump and fur seals play, saw numerous glaciers and fjords, went backpacking, canyoneering, mountain biking, caving, and wine and beer tasting.

We stayed mostly in vacation rentals in Hawaii and then rented a campervan for New Zealand. Definitely would recommend both places for a honeymoon

Vail Donovan Pavilion Wedding | Annie + Justin's Vail Colorado Winter Wedding

Venue: The Donovan Pavilion  (Justin proposed right outside of the pavilion in March 2015!)

Musicians/DJ: Trading Post Duo, John and Briana Wirt (absolutely phenomenal!)

Caterer and Wedding Coordinator: The Gourmet Cowboy, Sarah Biggs (she coordinates their catering services and also offers planning services, she was truly responsible for how well everything went that day! Plus she is lovely to work with.)

Flowers and Aspen Arch: A Secret Garden and Vintage Magnolia

Light-Up Birch Trees: Restoration Hardware

Dress: Priscilla of Boston

Faux Fur Wraps: Restoration Hardware

Jewelry: Elizabeth Blair (a designer based out of Harbor Springs, Michigan)

How did you two meet? Justin and I met online! We went on our first date in October of 2013 at a brewery in Denver.

What was the best memory from your wedding day? The best memory of our wedding day was our "first look" photos during the day before the ceremony.  It was an opportunity for Justin and I to step away from everyone else, be outside in the beautiful, snowy woods near Gore Creek in Vail, and spend some time together just the two of us (plus Drake and Ashley of course, who captured the moment! Those are our favorite photos from the entire day.)

Do you have any advice for future couples getting married?

The best advice we can give in terms of wedding planning is to keep things simple and let the vendors do what they do best.  Everyone we worked with truly knew how to do an excellent job, and when we followed their recommendations everything turned out wonderfully.  We genuinely felt that things were all taken care of for us and we are so glad we didn't try to over-manage the event!

Where did you go on your honeymoon? We went to South Africa and the Seychelles for our honeymoon! We don't often get a lot of time off to travel so we decided to just go for it and do a big international trip.  We did a safari at Ngala Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park, which was indescribably impressive and awe-inspiring, and then we stayed at the Banyan Tree Resort in the Seychelles.

Granby Ranch Mountain Wedding | Katie and Anthony's Granby Ranch Wedding

Venue- Granby Ranch-Granby, COVenue Coordinator- Patty Caterer- Granby Ranch Florist- Kimball Floral Cake- Cakeheads Bakery-Try their Ube flavored cake...seriously the best cake ever. DJ- Jaz from Elite DJ (dose BOSE speakers doe!) Shoes- Toms Jewelry- Crystal Avenues on Etsy Dress- The Bridal Connection- Stella York Veil- The Bridal Connection Bridesmaids dresses- Alfred Angelo Hair and Makeup- Captivate Beauty Services- Aleigha and Sarah Suits- Men's Warehouse Day of Coordinator- The Amazing Tori! (Family/Friend) And of course the beer- Firestone Walker Brewing Company Videography - Elevate in Motion Photography - Drake Busch Photography (Drake and Molly Richardson)

How did you two  meet each other?

I had just moved to Colorado Springs to go to college and got a job at the same pizza place as Anthony. A coworker mentioned to Anthony to get a look at the new hire up front and he was hooked from the moment he saw me. We were friends for about a year until we both decided that our relationship needed to move beyond friendship. We had our first date at Lime in downtown Denver, and the rest is history.

What was your favorite memory from your wedding day?

Anthony's favorite part was the drunken dancing. Some of our friends and family know how to party!

My favorite part was the first look. To have that moment, just the two of us before the ceremony, was beyond special. It will be a moment I never forget.

Do you have any advice for future couples?

Don't be cray. The details are important, but don't forget that the day is about the two of you. And don't forget to have fun! Planning can get very stressful and overwhelming, so be there for each other and have some fun with it.

Where did you go on your honeymoon? What activities did you do while there?

We went to Kauai and stayed at the Westin Princeville (thanks to our awesome family!) We loved sightseeing and just stopping wherever we wanted along the road. Our favorite part was hanging out in Hanalei and eating at Bubba's Burgers pretty much every day. Of course we went to a lu'au and stuffed our faces with kalua pork. Oh, and Wailua shave ice. Can't live without shave ice! Pretty much anything that had food or Mai Tai's, we were there.

Philmont Ranch Wedding | Erin and Starson's New Mexico Wedding

Venue: Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico

Venue Coordinator: DeeDee Montoya, who helped make sure everyone had a cozy place to sleep

Florist:  Linda Miller, mother and superb undercover florist

Cake: Chef, and now husband, Starson Roy

DJ: Jeni Moberg, playlist genesis

Food Service: Amazing Philmont cook staff who gave up their Labor day weekend to help

Food: The groom and groomsmen- all chefs, and makers of our fantastic bites

Pre-Wedding Event Photographer: Lyn Graft, aka Uncle, took 3 days of phenomenal photos before the main event even started

Wedding Photographer: my super sweet and very talented friends Drake and Ashley Busch, to whom I will always be grateful

Event Coordination Help: All my marvelous aunts, cousins, grandmas and mother

Ceremony Scout: MY Keith Miller, perfect ceremony location scout and venue grounds groomer perfectionist

Best Babysitter: My mother-in-law, Monica Dennis, who we are forever grateful to

Entertainment: Sublime Brett Randell, who helped us imbibe with our favorites such as "Jack and Coke" and "waitress"

Bridal Elegance by Darlene: provided my prefect Maggie Sottero dress

Hair: Michelle Dahl a special friend who does Dallas hair like only a Texas Star could. Makeup: Jessie Springer, a princess who made me look like one too.

Shoes: Boots by Ariat, hello I can wear these for years!

Jewelry: Favorite local jeweler- Lilly Barrack

Bridesmaids: Morgan Dilts (MOH), Kaye Puckett, Page Parker, Monica Young

Groomsmen: Journey Dennis (BM), Donald Burns, Matthew Kaplin and Don Nason

 How did you meet each other?

The story of Starson and I began June 6th, 2013. Starson was asked by a mutual friend of ours, Larryl Lynch, to prepare dessert at The Annual Lujan Dinner, an NMSU Aggie Athletic fundraising event held every summer. GO AGGIES!!! Larryl sits on the board for the event and invited me, an employee of his at Albuquerque The Magazine, to attend as his guest (knowing I am also a former Aggie and rode for the equestrian team). Larryl must like hiring Aggies because another former Aggie and Albuquerque The Magazine employee, Liz Lopez, was in attendance enjoying the night with us.

We all had a blast together that evening as I watched this tall and quiet chef light up behind his fiery cherries jubilee.  He eventually blossomed into a rambunctious and outgoing man, as well as quite the conservationist, by the end of the night.  He definitely captivated my attention for the rest of the event. It would have been left to just that, one night of talking, if it had not been for Liz. She encouraged me to meet him along with a few others for a nightcap at Vernon's Steakhouse after the event. We got to know each other a little more, shared one drink and then headed towards our homes. Starson offered me his jacket as he walked Liz and I towards our taxi, I think it was then my heart melted a little. I remember Liz saying on the way home, "I think there is something special with that one, I think he could be your one". She was right.

What was the best memory of your wedding day?

The best memory from our wedding day was probably soaking it all in at the end of the night. We sat alone, Starson and I, for a few minutes and recapped the perfect day's events.  It really was perfect and I am so thankful!

What would be some advice you would give to future couples as they plan their wedding day?

Things won't always go according to plan, but you can always take a deep breath and smile through it. Sometimes those mishaps make for the best stories.

Where did you go on your honeymoon?  Where did you stay and what were a couple activities you enjoyed.  Would you recommend to other couples?  If you used a travel agent and liked them please note that.

Starson and I are in a travel club called World Ventures.  We seriously get the best pricing on trips and stay connected to some fabulous people because of it.  Our honeymoon was a 12 day Southern Caribbean cruise.  We went to Grand Cayman, Aruba, Bonaire, Granada, Martinique, St. Marteen and ended in San Juan, Puerto Rico. We stayed an extra night at an the amazing El San Juan Hotel and Casino before flying home ejoying local and Cuban food as well as one more adventure and some beach time.

The best part of the honeymoon for Starson was snorkeling the crystal clear waters of Bonaire, followed by some beers with the Dutch locals. My favorite part, actually one of the coolest experiences in my life, was night kayaking in Bioluminescent Bay outside San Juan Puerto Rico.

Vanessa and Josh's Wedding | The Lodge at Breckenridge Wedding

Venue - The Lodge at BreckenridgeVenue Coordinator - Teresa Hill The Lodge & Spa at Breckenridge Lodging - Bella Monte VRBO Day of Coordinator - Jennifer Wetterlin Denver Event Pros Florist - The Ruffly Rose Cake & desserts - The Blue Moon Bakery DJ - A+ Music Dress Shop - a&b bridal in Denver Dress designer - Nicole Miller Shoes - Sam Edelman Hair - Thuy Hau Bride's Makeup - Weemala Hair & Makeup Bridesmaid's Makeup - Kitty Crimson Photography - Drake Busch Photography (Ashley & Drake) How did you two meet each other?

We were both working for the same digital marketing agency in Denver in the Fall of 2011. Vanessa looked up one day, saw Josh's baby blue eyes and killer bod, and she began to swoon.  Being the romantic that he is, Josh asked her on a date - she said yes - and they went to the movies to see "Shark Night 3D". Between Josh running to puke in the bathroom at the movie theater, bad acting and terrible movie plot, they managed to have a great time laughing and telling jokes. Thus, there were many more dates until, as they say, the rest is history.

What was your favorite memory from your wedding day?

Vanessa - For me, is was watching Peyton Manning congratulate us on our wedding day! Haha, but in reality, it was seeing Josh's face when he turned around to see me for our first look.

Josh - My favorite memory was the anticipation of the first look and seeing Vanessa in her dress for the first time. I’ll never forget that.

What would be some advice you would give to other couples? For the day itself, the best advice would be to take a few moments for just the two of you to take a step back, look around, and appreciate the day itself and the people that all came together to make it happen.  Little things may not go exactly according to plan, so if you anticipate that fact ahead of time you’ll save yourself a lot of stress in the process. The entire day goes by in the blink of an eye so focus on what is most important rather than worrying about whether or not the cake arrived on time. Where did you go on your honeymoon? What activities did you do while there? We went to Lisbon, Portugal and Paris, France and stayed in apartments that we found online in both cities. We recommend doing that instead of spending money on hotel rooms because you can save a lot of money upfront and you get more amenities like a kitchen to prepare small meals, which helps save even more and allowed us to do some amazing extra activities!.  Both cities were incredible!! In Lisbon, we really enjoyed hanging on the beach and exploring all the little neighborhoods and the different style of each street. Paris is definitely for honeymooners! The romantic city offered dinner cruises on the Seine, wine of all different varietals, nightly strolls along the river and of course art, music and cheese!

Breckenridge Colorado Wedding |Brittney and Chris's Breckenridge Wedding

Venue: The Lodge at BreckenridgeChurch: St. Mary's Catholic Church Flowers: Handmade by Lyndsey Riley Dress: Catherine Deane, BHLDN Grooms Suit: TEDS Clothier Desserts: Blue Moon Bakery Band: RoSHamBo

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Amanda and Dave's Stanley Hotel Wedding | Estes Park Wedding

- Venue: The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park Colorado

- Wedding Coordinator:  JA special events, Stacy Horn

- Dress: Maggie Sottero got from Wedding Treasures and Tux

- Tux: Wedding Treasures Bridal & Tuxedo

- Floral: Statice Floral- Lori Dries

- Catering - The Stanley Hotel

- Ceremony Music: Nobility Strings string quartet

- Officiant: Matt Rayneck, Rocky Mountain Weddings 

- DJ: RD stars

- Videography: The Pros- Cindy B Videographer

- Photography: Drake Busch Photography (Drake and Victor)

How did you two meet each other?

Through mutual co-workers.

What was the best memory of your wedding day? Seeing everyone so happy! It doesn't  seem often you are surrounded by your closest friends and family who have smiles beaming from ear to ear, and you spend all day hugging and laughing. To be that happy and excited for the entire day, with all the people you love, was the best part for us both!

What would be some advice you would give to future couples as they plan their wedding day?  Hire an independent wedding coordinator! They are a wealth of knowledge to guide you through the process. It will make all your hard work, efforts and specific request happen, and your wedding day will flow seamlessly, allowing you to enjoy it so much more! They are a wealth of knowledge to guide you through the process.Where did you go on your honeymoon?  Where did you stay and what were a couple activities you enjoyed.  Would you recommend to other couples? We took a 7 day Mediterranean cruise starting and ending in Rome Italy. We visited-Florence- Italy, Cannes- France, Palma Majorca-Spain, Barcelona-Spain, Naples, Sorrento and the Isle of Capri- Italy. Some of our favorite memories of the honeymoon are having Lemon Ice and Gelato in the Isle of Capri, visiting hundreds of year old churches, and receiving a blessing of our marriage from a Priest at the Vatican! Taking the cruise was a fabulous way to see a large part of Europe, without all the hassle! It was great to have everything arranged for you and only have to unpack and pack once!