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S T E A M B O AT S P R I N G S
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2016 Volume 6 www.SteamboatWeddingDay.com
Guide 2016
Published by Ski Town Media, Inc. Christina Freeman Dan Greeson Danielle Hubler Sandy Lindsay Jacobs Deborah Olsen Melissa VanArsdale
What’s Inside About The Cover 4 Wedding Album 6 Wedding Stories 16 Winter Wonderland: a dream wedding 40
The Steamboat Springs Wedding Guide is published annually by Ski Town Media, Inc. The 2017 edition will be published in February 2017. For advertising rates, write: Ski Town Media, Inc., P.O. Box 880616, Steamboat Springs, CO 80488. Phone: (970) 871-9413. Website: www.steamboatweddingday.com. No portion of the contents of this publication may be reproduced in any manner without the written permission of the publisher. © 2016 Ski Town Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
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About the Cover By Daniel Greeson
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enver couple Nicole Moyle and Zach Harmon knew they wanted their wedding photos to be exceptional. The result was even better than they, Andy and Emily Barnhart or wedding photographers Andy and Emily Barnhart, could have expected. In the breathtaking image that is the cover of the 2016 Steamboat Springs Wedding Guide, the couple shares a romantic moment together at the top of the gondola. Nicole clutches a bouquet of pink and red flowers, and her veil swells up behind her in the wind as dark clouds loom dramatically in the distance. “The vintage look of her wedding dress and veil, and the clouds, wind and light we got at the top of the gondola made the perfect combination,” says Andy. “Nicole and Zach were very at ease in front of the camera and giving them direction was easy.” Among the most striking elements of the picture is Nicole’s timelessly elegant wedding dress which Nicole’s mother wore it at her own wedding. “I knew I wanted a dress that was flowy, a little bohemian, long-sleeved and had a low back,” Nicole says. “And it only needed a few modifications. The dress originally had a high neck, so we removed the neck, added a sheer panel on the front and a deep ‘V’ in the back. We reused her veil as well. We created a cap that gathered at the back of my head and added lace details on the edge of the tulle. The dress and veil turned out perfectly! It was so special to wear my mom’s dress and also add a little bit of my own style.” Andy and Emily Barnhart knew they had captured an enchanting, while unanticipated, moment when they photographed Nicole and Zach at the top of the gondola. “I was not expecting the dark clouds,” Andy says. “My plan was to shoot towards the northwest with Sleeping Giant in the background, but once we got outside, I saw the dark clouds to the south that looked so dramatic and had them stand there. Nicole was the perfect bride for the dramatic look. The wind was blowing, which can be hard for a bride, but Nicole’s hair was down and she was game for getting good photos.” The Barnharts began photographing weddings together in 2010, and shoot almost all of their weddings as a team. “With our two daughters at home, it’s our date night,” Andy says. As a result of darkroom classes that he took in Denver and a film photography workshop that he attended in Mexico, Andy fell in love with the “soft, romantic process of film” and strives to capture its timeless quality in each of his wedding pictures. “Looking through the lens and knowing that we’ve captured moments that make us tear up, smile, or laugh out loud is a constant reminder that love is precious and that family and friends are priceless,” Andy says. Embracing with dramatic clouds in the distance, Nicole and Zach got a lot more than a wonderful wedding picture. They found a token of their love to last them a lifetime. l 4 | Steamboat Springs Wedding Guide 2016
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The groom’s bluebird-sky suit complements the bride’s stunning tea-length dress.
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Wedding stories
Heidi Keenan & Ryan Scheid
June 20, 2015 Photography by Jason + Gina Wedding Photographers www.jason-gina.com
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agical” is the word Heidi Keenan uses to describe her wedding to Ryan Scheid at the Orton Ranch, just south of Steamboat Springs on U.S. 40. Heidi, who was born and raised in Steamboat, had zero doubt that she would be married in her hometown. But the question was, where? She turned to family friend Bill Hamel of Steamboat Meat & Seafood Company for advice.
“We knew we should go to him first,” she recalls. “He’s like a second dad to me.” Bill suggested the Priest Creek Chapel at the Orton Ranch, which was especially appropriate because Heidi’s family has been longtime friends with ranch owners Lambert and Robyn Orton. “The ranch is rich with history,” Heidi says. Antique tractors, an old ambulance (Lambert is a physician), Steamboat memorabilia and a carriage house contribute to the ambience.
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“It was gorgeous,” Heidi recalls. Spring was exceptionally wet last year in Steamboat, which resulted in electric green trees, laden with chlorophyll in the early summer foliage. Although the venue feels remote, it’s actually only a few minutes from Steamboat’s mountain community, where many of the couple’s 250 guests were staying. The fun began with a rehearsal dinner at Ghost Ranch Saloon, a private venue in downtown Steamboat that can accommodate up to 400 people. Its 1893 Brunswick bar added a classic Western feel that set the tone for the weekend. The wedding itself took place at the Priest Creek Chapel. Both of Heidi’s parents walked her down the aisle, accompanied by “Just Once in My Life,” by the Beach Boys.
The bride dresses in the carriage house at the Orton Ranch.
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The bride wore a strapless, tiered lace gown that made people wonder if it was from 1905 or 2015. She carried white flowers – primarily peonies, her favorite – with pops of pink. The reception was held in a nearby party tent. Wedding planner Lindsey Grannis of One Fine Day Productions suggested draping the ceiling of the tent. “It added an ethereal, magical feeling,” Heidi says. Dinner featured a plated salad, followed by a buffet that included Rocky Mountain trout and beef tenderloin. The combination of buffet and table service, which Bill suggested, kept dinner moving smoothly.
Open meadows belie Orton Ranch’s close proximity to Steamboat.
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Only one day short of summer solstice, daylight lingered almost until 10 p.m., with the prolonged sunset adding a warm glow as guests danced to DJ Jerry Sorenson. Even though the sun eventually set on their wedding day, the magical experience continued when the couple honeymooned in the Dominican Republic.
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Draping inside the tent covers the metal supports.
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Wedding stories
Jennifer Whitney & Connor Walsh
July 18, 2015 Photography by Cali Frankovic Photography www.califrankovic.com
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mystical mountain wedding: that’s how bride Jennifer Whitney describes her wedding to Connor Walsh near the top of the Steamboat Ski Area. Colorado wildflowers, deep green aspen trees and panoramic vistas of Storm Peak formed the backdrop for the outdoor ceremony on the deck of Four Points Lodge. The wedding took place on the exact spot where Connor had proposed to Jennifer the previous winter during a ski trip. “We were up for the holidays. Jen didn’t expect it at all,” Connor recalls. Even a subtle hint that she might want to fix her hat hair didn’t spoil the surprise.
Connor, who was born and raised in Steamboat Springs, had one request: that the wedding be in his hometown, where his parents still live. At least half of the couple’s 110 guests live in Steamboat; many of the others were from the Front Range, where Connor and Jennifer live now. The family made a week of the event, tubing on the Yampa River, hiking on Buffalo Pass, savoring a rehearsal dinner at Catamount Ranch and Club, and gathering for a post-wedding Sunday brunch prepared by Connor’s mom. The midsummer wedding date had a special significance for Jennifer and Connor, who are Broncos fans. John Elway’s number was 7, and Peyton Manning’s is 18: hence July 18.
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The bride’s dress is a strapless gown with a tiered bodice.
The couple also shares affection for craft beers, which translated into labeling the dinner tables at Four Points with the names of their favorite microbreweries. The ski area setting enhanced the wedding experience. Among the memorable moments was the rehearsal at Four Points. The venue is accessed via gondola and shuttle, which meant that immediate family and close friends had a quiet respite from the fast-paced wedding week.
For some of their pre-wedding photos, the couple continued past Four Points to the summit of Storm Peak, where they stood in the midst of wildflowers. Aspen branches and greenery formed an arch over bride and groom’s heads during the ceremony. Rain started falling as the guests moved indoors, where the building had been transformed from a ski lodge to a formal dining room. After coming up the gondola the previous spring to sample
Jen’s bridesmaids carry bouquets inspired by wildflowers.
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Beth Largey & Mike Sexton
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or life’s special moments to be complete, Beth Largey Sexton’s family must be there. Even when Mike Sexton asked Beth to marry him, her family was nearby. Almost exactly one year prior to their wedding, Mike proposed while family and friends waited to celebrate at a New York City restaurant. “He knows I’m so close to my family,” Beth says. One of five sisters, she grew up skiing in Steamboat Springs, where
her parents made their part-time home. Beth and Mike decided to be married in Steamboat, not only because they knew family and friends would enjoy visiting the Yampa Valley, but also because they consider Steamboat a second home. Two of her sisters still live here and her parents are here often. Many of the couple’s out-of-town guests arrived in Steamboat on the Wednesday prior to the wedding. Her sister hosted a pre-wedding barbecue for www.SteamboatWeddingDay.com | 29
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100 people on Thursday. Following dinner, a group headed out for a cruiser/pub tour of Old Town. Friday night, 60 people gathered at Hazie’s, atop the gondola, for the rehearsal dinner. With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the valley at sunset, the setting was memorable, as was working with the ski area’s special event planner, Lindsey Yochem. “She was super accommodating,” Beth exclaims. Guests gathered Friday night at Bear River Bar & Grill in Gondola Square for drinks and dessert, and guitarist/singer Todd Musselman played for the welcome party, which Lindsey also arranged. For the ceremony itself, Beth chose Holy Name Catholic Church, which she attended with her family as a child. When she returned to Steamboat prior to the wedding, she was stunned by the impressive building that replaced the older church she remembered. The timing seemed perfect; the new Holy Name opened a few months prior to Beth and Mike’s wedding.
Following what the bride describes as “a very traditional Catholic ceremony,” the reception was held at Catamount Ranch and Club, south of Steamboat. Beth and Mike chose a duet entrée of beef tenderloin and halibut. After dinner, Denver’s Diamond Orchestra got the crowd on its feet. “They were really, really great,” Beth says. “Everyone danced all night.” The wedding was “everything we dreamed of,” Beth says, attributing its success to wedding planner Lindsey Grannis of One Fine Day Productions. “Lindsey made it a thousand times easier. She was able to take my vision and make it happen – and more.” “It was definitely a dream wedding,” Beth says, proving that in Steamboat, dreams come true.
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Wedding stories
Heather Gregor y & Matt Brougham August 15, 2015 Photography by Natural Light Images / Paula Jo Jaconetta www.naturalightimages.net
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un, romantic and a touch outdoorsy. That was Dr. Heather Gregory’s vision for her wedding to Dr. Matthew Brougham. A rainbow, roses, twinkling lights and a tipi: Heather and Matt’s wedding had it all. Even the weather cooperated. A day of cloudy skies culminated in a quick thunderclap, just after a moment of silence in memory of the bride’s late father. Then, as the ceremony got under way, the sun came out and a rainbow appeared. “If we could have orchestrated it ourselves, that’s what we’d have planned,” Heather says. The couple met at Western University in California and dated eight years before they were married. In the interim, they finished medical school and completed residencies in Chicago, Illinois and Buffalo, New York, more than 500 miles apart. Once settled in the Denver area, where Heather is a family practitioner and Matt is an emergency room physician, they went to Boulder one night for dinner. As they walked past a jewelry store, Heather suggested – not for the first time, she notes – that perhaps they’d like to drop in to look at engagement rings. “Why do we need a jewelry store?” Matt asked. With an inward groan, Heather turned to face him just as he held out a ring for her. “I’ve already picked out a ring.” That was eight months before they were married. Because Matt’s brother Mike lives in Steamboat, Heather and Matt were familiar with the area. “We’d always talked about getting married in Steamboat. It was a perfect fit for us,” Heather says.
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A tipi served as a staging area.
Many of the 140 guests came from Indiana, Florida and Georgia. In Steamboat, they’d have plenty to do, from horseback riding to tubing on the Yampa River. The couple met with wedding planner Lora Reichley of Last Call Floral + Events, who told them about a new local venue, Flying Diamond Ranch Weddings and Events, just 15 minutes from the Steamboat Ski Area. “It was outdoorsy, romantic and easy,” Heather says. She was looking to maximize fun and minimize stress, and the ranch allowed for both. Heather and Matt custom-tailored the ceremony. The brides’ mother and brother walked her down the aisle. 36 | Steamboat Springs Wedding Guide 2016
Matt’s close friend officiated, and he and Heather signed their marriage license during the service. It was important to Heather that the wedding dinner wasn’t “cookie-cutter” fare. Caterer Lawrence Jaconetta of Local Flavor suggested a sit-down, family-style meal that featured roasted seasonal vegetables and pork. Once the DJ took the stage, the dance floor quickly filled up, and before they knew what happened, Heather and Matt’s wedding day was drawing to a close. “It goes by so quickly,” Heather says. “People tell you that, but you don’t think it will be that way for you.” Her advice to brides: savor every minute.
The ceremony took place in an aspen grove within walking distance of the reception site. Farm tables are the current trend for mountain weddings.
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estination weddings can be a weeklong party. While each one is unique, the sequence of events may share some commonalities. Here’s one way a wedding week can go.
Sunday/Monday: The bride and close family/maid-of-honor arrive in Steamboat Springs. They visit with their wedding planner, relax by the pool and enjoy a quiet prelude to the flurry of wedding activities.
Friday is spa day for the bridal party
Wednesday: The groom and his men arrive, and guests begin arriving, too. Everyone gets settled, and the bride and groom get their marriage license. Thursday: The wedding party may
choose to do a group activity such as fishing, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding or golfing. The bridal party may go shopping and exploring downtown. Night brings a casual “meet and greet,” a gathering of family and friends for appetizers, cocktails or desserts.
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Friday nights, guests may attend the rodeo.
Friday: Guests may att end a meetand-greet with music by a local band like the Yamp Va lley Boys.
Saturday: The guys are free in the
morning, while the bridal party gets hair and makeup done. Taking at least some photos before the ceremony helps to keep the activities on pace.
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party, as more guests arrive. The wedding party rehearses for the ceremony. Afterwards, the party can go one of two ways: a large rehearsal dinner that includes everybody with music and catering that requires a large venue; or an intimate dinner for the wedding party, with a welcome party later that evening that encompasses guests too. Those guests who aren’t a part of the rehearsal may choose to go to the Friday night rodeo, on a cruiser tour of Old Town or to a concert.
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Fun on the Water
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Fun on the Trails 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
Go Fishing
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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
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• 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
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2016 Steamboat Signature Events Sunday, June 5
Steamboat Marathon, full and half-marathon, plus 10K. www.steamboatmarathon.com
Thursday-Sunday, June 16-19
Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup, featuring scenic mountain tour, autocross, Show & Shine car show. www.steamboatsummer.com
Friday-Monday, July 1-4
Cowboy Roundup Days, featuring parade, fireworks, rodeo and ski jumping. www.steamboatsummer.com
Saturday, July 9
Monday-Sunday, Aug. 10-16
Steamboat All Arts Festival, featuring vocal, musical, visual, literary and culinary arts. www.steamboatsummer.com
Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 3-4
Wild West Air Fest and Labor Day, featuring air shows, plane rides, Bull Bash and Chili Challenge. www.steamboatsummer.com
Sunday-Monday, Oct. 16-17
OktoberWest, music, food, beer and a chef competition. www.steamboatsummer.com
Balloon Rodeo and Art in the Park, featuring hot air balloon festival and extensive regional art show. www.steamboatsummer.com
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Babysitters
Steamboat Babysitting
509-432-6312 – Jaiya, Reservations 970-846-1181 – Jessica, Owner www.steamboatbabysitting.com
Marno’s Custom Catering
970-879-4214 www.marnoscustomcatering.com
Whatever the occasion, at Marno’s Custom We provide professional, fun, reliable childcare for Catering we ensure you the very best quality your wedding, large event or party. On-site services and service. available or in your hotel, condo or home.
Cakes & Cupcakes Rick’s BBQ Meats & Catering Catering to Your Taste!
Specializing in Premium Meats & High-end Barbeque Ribs, Brisket, Sausage, Whole Roasted Pigs, Pulled Pork & Turkey, Fresh Side & Salads
970-846-5681
Local family owned – serving Steamboat over 25 years.
970.846.5681
MountainBrew
427 Oak St., 970-879-7846 www.steamboatbaker.com
We offer creative gourmet cupcakes, cakes and handmade desserts. Well-known for our fabulous flavors, our creations are both beautiful and delicious.
Catering
Amuse Bouche/Chef Lulu Cox
Catering to your taste! Specializing in premium meats and high-end barbeque. Local family owned – serving Steamboat for over 25 years.
Steamboat Meat & Seafood Co. 1030 Yampa St., 970-879-3504 www.steamboatseafood.com
Specializing in extraordinary food for weddings and rehearsal dinners for 34 years. All menus are personalized for your individual themes and cuisines.
970-819-7807 www.amusebouchechef.com
Steamboat’s favorite for receptions, bridal luncheons, rehearsal dinners, cocktail parties and more. Unique, fresh, homemade cuisine. Professional, personally tailored catering.
Harwigs
911 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-1919 www.harwigs.com
Specializing in catering outstanding seasonal cuisine with menus crafted just for you. We also happily host rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons and more.
Steamboat Smokehouse
912 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-7427 (TRY RIBS) www.steamboatsmokehouse.com
A full-service on- or off-premise caterer. Specializing in wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, private parties and BBQs.
Entertainment
Alpine Theatrical
574-549-7900 www.alpinetheatrical.com
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Flowers Shear Passion at TriBeCa Last Call Floral + Events 970-819-3668 www.lastcallevents.com
Let’s make memories for your beautifully crafted “Happily Ever After.” Everyone deserves the wedding of their dreams. We’re your Last Call!
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.
Hairstylists / Makeup / Spa
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1915 Alpine Plaza, 970-879-1141 www.shearpassion.com
Start your special day with us! Full-service hair care, updos and extensions. Sip on Champagne while we pamper you. Visit us on Facebook.
Liquor
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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Comb Goddess
877-624-2538 www.movingmountains.com
Comb Goddess
111 11th St., Suite 104 (Old West Building), 970-871-0606 Our homes and residences offer privacy and www.combgoddessco.com
Let our professionals help you on your special day. Full-service salon for hair, nails, makeup, skin care and waxing.
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Life Essentials Day Spa
345 Lincoln Ave., 970-871-9543 www.massagesteamboat.com
Bring your wedding party to Steamboat’s top rated day spa for a day of pampering. With notice, we’ll even provide champagne and hors d’ oeuvres.
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Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp.
We love weddings! Offering hair styling, airbrush makeup, facials, nails, spray tanning, massage and private yoga! We also offer catering.
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.
970-871-6111 www.steamboatmassage.com
970-871-5162 www.steamboat.com/weddings
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Officiants
Cali Frankovic Photography Marlene H. Fisher, Non-denominational Minister/ Celebrant 970-879-0004, 970-846-9911 www.SteamboatMountainWeddings.com, marlenehfisher@yahoo.com
406-539-8665 www.califrankovic.com
My approach to photography is simple. It’s vibrant, genuine and enjoyable. I strive to have my photographs tell a story...your story.
Professional, unique, personalized, memorable ceremonies performed at the location of your choice in beautiful Steamboat Springs, Colorado! Live happily ever after!
Corey Kopischke Photography
970-846-2141 www.coreykopischkeweddings.com
Paula Salky, Minister 970-819-2170
The go to for wedding planners. Known for creating memorable ceremonies specifically for you, your traditions, spirituality and desires. Available for elopements. *Ask for Wedding Guide Promo.
Creative and unique lifestyle photojournalism. We’ll make your wedding a fine-art experience. Working globally.
Photo Booth Steamboat Photo Lounge
970-846-6531 www.steamboatphotolounge.com
We create photo booth experiences that focus on FUN and sharing. UNLIMITED onsite prints, great props and social media upload station.
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!
Photograhers
Andy Barnhart Photography 970-846-1163 www.andybarnhart.com
Travis J. Garner Photography
970-819-4450 www.travisjgarnerphotography.com
Specializing in professional lighting and capturing With warmth and style, husband-wife Andy and the candid moments of your special day. Design Emily create timeless art that will become an your own custom wedding package today! heirloom. Their imagery captures romantic moments and natural backdrops. 52 | Steamboat Springs Wedding Guide 2016
Planners The Main Event
970-879-9020/ 303-570-6570 www.themaineventcolorado.com
Birds of a Feather Events
Full-service wedding and event planning, including event design, linens, live music, day of coordination and more. Specializing in destination wedding weekends.
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Birds of a Feather Events
307-413-4938 www.birdsofafeatherevents.biz
Rustic to elegant, intimate to extravagant. Local knowledge and resources allow us to take the planning process and let you be the guest.
One Fine Day Productions
442 Oak St., 970-871-7431/970-846-5680 www.weddingsinsteamboat.com
Last Call Floral + Events 970-819-3668 www.lastcallevents.com
Let’s make memories for your beautifully crafted “Happily Ever After.” Everyone deserves the wedding of their dreams. We’re your Last Call!
Offering everything from complete wedding planning to floral design as well as a wide selection of wedding accessories and invitations in our downtown studio.
“The Elegant and Fun Photo Booth Choice.”
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Planners
Harwigs
911 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-1919 www.harwigs.com
SoulSpark Events
Alexandra Mathisen, 970-819-3360 www.soulsparkevents.com
Locally owned and operated, SoulSpark Events is Steamboat’s premier event and wedding planner. We bring dreams to life. Let us plan your next unforgettable moment.
Specializing in catering outstanding seasonal cuisine with menus crafted just for you. We also happily host rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons and more.
Portable Restrooms Sake2U 609 Yampa St., 970-870-1019 www.Sake2U.com
Royal Flush Industries
Where Butcherknife Creek meets the Yampa, Sake2U’s premiere riverside location is the perfect setting for your special events.
1605 Shield Dr., 970-870-6500
Quality outdoor events are a specialty at Royal Flush Industries. Specialized equipment for that special event.
Rehearsal Dinners
Tents / Rentals
Colorado Tent Rentals 970-871-6786 www.coloradoeventrentals.com
Aurum Food & Wine
811 Yampa Street, Downtown, 970-879-9500 www.aurumsteamboat.com
An exceptional riverfront venue for wedding events: Two decks overlook the river. This one-of-akind gourmet restaurant serves New American Seasonal cuisine.
Carl’s Tavern
700 Yampa Ave, #103, 970-761-2060 www.carlstavern.com
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Steamboat’s premier local wedding rental company, specializing in décor and lighting installations, tents, tables, linens, chairs, china, flatware, and glassware.
Transportation
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.
Tuxedos
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Allen’s Tuxedo Rental
828 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-0351
Flying Diamond Ranch
970 846-9229 www.flyingdiamondevents.com
Allen’s Clothing has over 35 years experience in the A beautiful, private working ranch, with spectacular views, just outside of Steamboat. A magical setting tuxedo rental business. We are here to help make framed by mountains, aspens groves and rolling your rentals easy. fields.
Venues EVENT VENUE
Catamount Ranch and Club 970-871-9300, 970-846-2083 www.catamountranchclub.com
Ghost Ranch Event Venue 56 7th Street, Downtown, 970-879-9898 www.ghostranchsteamboat.com
One of Steamboat’s best kept secrets for special Delivering experiences as memorable as the views. events. More than 2,000 sq. ft. including historic bar, dance floor and second floor VIP room. Receptions, rehearsal dinners and special events.
TRAVIS J. GARNER PHOTOGRAPHY Custom wedding packages to capture your special day!
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Venues
Strings Music Pavilion
Glen Eden Resort 970-879-3907 www.glenedenresort.com
Glen Eden Resort is the ideal place where nature provides an ideal setting and on site catering and comfy accomodations.
970-879-5056 ext. 108 www.stringsmusicfestival.com
A beautiful indoor reception venue located in Steamboat with scalable capacities up to 450 people. Not available from June-August.
Yampa River Botanic Park Priest Creek Chapel at Orton Ranch 970-846-2017 Bill@steamboatseafood.com
Secluded historic working ranch with chapel 2 miles south of Steamboat on Walton Creek with views of Priest Creek and Steamboat Ski Area.
970-879-4300 www.yampariverbotanicpark.org
A perfect setting for your wedding among the flowers, ponds, trees and natural beauty of Steamboat’s Yampa River Botanic Park.
Videographers
Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp.
KPA Productions
970-871-5162 www.steamboat.com/weddings
970-734-4321 www.kpaproductions.com
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.
KPA Productions is an audio/visual production company offering video editing, projection systems and equipment rentals.
www.coreykopischkeweddings.com
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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
deserve unforgettable 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: Discounted lodging rates & wedding venue packages Tented wedding venue space Hotel rooms through 6 bedroom townhomes Suites with private hot tubs & outdoor fireplaces Free Wi-Fi & parking Outdoor pools, hot tubs & bbq areas
855.359.0664
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