Our next stop on the Iconic Weddings tour was Breckenridge. This quaint ski town offers majestic backdrops for Colorado destination weddings, no matter the season. With a variety of wedding venues available for couples to consider for their wedding, here are a few of our favorites.

Ten Mile Station
TenMile Station is a setting you and 200 of your favorite people won’t have to rely on wedding photos to remember. Huge, picture windows beam all the glory of the Upper Blue Valley inside. But if you really want to take their breath away, step out onto the oversize deck. It’s a place dreams are made of. TenMile Station is available late May through September.

One Ski Hill Place
This conveniently location ski-in/ski-out residential lodge located at the base of Peak 8 is just steps from the four lifts linking Peak 8 with downtown Breckenridge. Above and beyond the luxurious appointments, residents will enjoy legendary RockResorts service and an exceptional variety of proposed amenities including: three destict reception venues, bowling alley, movie and game lounges and more! One Ski Hill Place can accommodate parties with 30 to 350 guests.

Mountain Thunder
Intimate and serene, Mountain Thunder Lodge is a memorable location providing elegance and grandeur in the heart of Breckenridge. The outdoors come inside when the beautiful French doors are opened onto the forested patio. Mountain Thunder can accommodate events with 30 to 150 guests.

The Mile High City has long been a favorite destination for weddings, and now that Four Seasons Hotel Denver has made its arrival, there’s a new landmark at which to say “I do.” Four Seasons Hotel Denver, set to open next week, will be Denver’s newest hotel wedding reception venue, with stunning ballroom space on the second floor.

The Grand Ballroom, which can seat approximately 350 for a plated reception, is 5,200 square feet with an additional 3,000 square feet of pre-function event space, perfect for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The Grand Ballroom features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Arapahoe Street, and 18 glittering contemporary chandeliers made of hundreds of crystal columns. The Cottonwood Ballroom, seating up to 220, features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking 14th Street. The Cottonwood has eye-catching chandeliers that are truly a conversation piece, resembling hand-blown glass bubbles.

The design concept of both ballrooms is centered on rich jewel tones, including gold and deep plum, creating a feeling of grandeur and elegance. Custom-designed woven Axminster carpets are ultra-plush and stylish, in a transitional floral design. One-of-a-kind artwork, mostly created by Colorado artists, adds to the posh décor of the second floor ballroom space.

For intimate wedding ceremonies or smaller receptions, the third-floor poolside outdoor terrace setting is one level up from the main meeting space. This lushly landscaped outdoor terrace is truly an oasis in the city, with a beautiful pool as the centrepiece. Featuring more than 60 trees, including a variety of aspen, juniper and pear trees, the terrace includes beautiful stone planters filled with seasonal flowers. The outdoor terrace is a sophisticated setting for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, or an intimate ceremony, before heading inside for the wedding reception dinner in the Ballroom.

Contact Amanda Reeve, (303) 389-3142, with the Four Seasons Hotel Denver today to schedule a tour of this luxurious wedding and event space.

You also don’t want to miss the hotel’s grand opening party featuring OneRepublic on November 6.

We recently toured a architectural icon in downtown Denver that is now available for your Colorado wedding or event.

The grand clock tower of the Daniels and Fisher Department Store was the crown jewel of the Denver skyline since 1911. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the top of the clock is available for smaller, private events looking to enjoy an intimate and edgy atmosphere with the clock faces providing a memorable backdrop. The recently renovated space features 5 floors offering breathtaking 360-degree views of downtown Denver from two balconies, décor that is elegant and modern and provides the guests the opportunity to see behind the mysterious clock faces.

Whatever the occasion, your event will truly be a memorable, once in a lifetime experience for you and your guests.
Contact Clock Tower Events today to set up a tour!

The Sanctuary Golf Course naturally creates occasions to remember, including that big day in your life – your dream wedding. One of Colorado’s premier outdoor wedding locations, the Sanctuary Golf Course in Castle Rock offers fine dining and a beautiful setting for your wedding celebration.

Imagine your wedding guests enjoying sumptuous hors d’oeuvres and beverages, an expertly prepared and served dinner, and one of the most memorable wedding receptions they’ve experienced. Picture your exquisite wedding cake, the champagne glass poised for a toast. And then you arrive for a breathtaking entrance – the start of something wonderful.

Contact the Sanctuary Golf Course today to set up appointment to view this beautiful location in person (303) 796-3311.

We all love watching challenges on the Food Network, but it makes it even more fun to cheer on a local favorite!

Tune in to the Food Network on Sunday, August 22 at 6:00 p.m. to watch Rachael and Adele from Intricate Icings compete in a Roller Derby cake decorating competition.

If you are looking for an authentic Colorado location for your wedding, then look no further than Spruce Mountain Guest Ranch. Located in Larkspur, this unique wedding venue sits on a beautifully landscaped 400 acre ranch.

Spruce Mountain offers an impressive collection of reception locations and ceremony sites expressing true Colorado style, with magnificent hand-crafted detail, state of the art modern conveniences, as well as indoor/outdoor capabilities.

Rested beneath Spruce Mountain, with tribute to 3 ponds and eye-catching wild life, nature has lavishly created the ranch’s true beauty. With these natural accommodations you will be able to experience a Colorado mountain wedding without having to travel to the mountains. Centrally located, it is only a short drive from both Denver and Colorado Springs.

When you host your Colorado wedding at Spruce Mountain Guest Ranch your guests will be mesmerized by the magnificent grandeur and breathtaking views surrounding you as you become husband and wife.

Contact Spruce Mountain today to schedule a tour, you won’t be sorry!

Adorn offers luxurious products for your guests, including shawls, umbrellas, and comfy footwear. The products from Adorn are the perfect answer if you are:

• Stressed about rain, cool temperatures, or frigid air-conditioned rooms ruining your wedding and causing your guests to leave early?

• Desperately hoping for good weather for an outdoor ceremony?
• Worried about your guests melting if there’s too much heat and sun?
• Struggling to find special gifts for your bridal party and guests?
• Excited to create a unique and elegant event that your guests will remember forever?
• Looking for creative ways to personalize your wedding?

Adorn may be able to help. Adorn offers items that will provide unique details to wow your guests with comfort options that they’ll appreciate. Shawls to make them feel pampered; umbrellas to protect them from the elements; comfy footwear to keep them dancing all night. We provide style, coziness, and quality that express how much you care.

Adorn
(303) 931-4164
www.adornyourguests.com

Rev. Marty Hunckler is a retired Catholic priest living and celebrating life in Denver, Colorado. As an independent priest, no longer associated with any particular diocese in the Catholic church, he has expanded his personal ministry to reach out to people of all faiths and beliefs. His present ministerial roles include the celebration of weddings, funerals, baptisms, special anniversaries, and many other events that touch the lives of all God’s people. With over 25 years of experience, he has helped countless couples plan and celebrate meaningful and inclusive services.

Because of his background in the Catholic Church, he has a special understanding of the needs of those who are unable to solemnize their vows formally in the church because of a previous marriage situation, or who might desire to celebrate their vows in a special location or place not approved by the church.

Father Marty Celebrates
www.freewebs.com/apriestcelebrates
(303) 333-3612

Anna Bé is having a sample sale April 21 – May 1 that you don’t want to miss!

This is the sale that you’ve been waiting for! For a limited time only Anna Bé will have tons of great sample dresses on sale as well as a limited number of consignment dresses (a minimum of 30% and as much as 70% off!).

Past sample sales have booked out completely, so call today if you’re interested. There are more brides than ever who are looking for a deal or in need of a last-minute dress for their Colorado wedding, so the ladies at Anna Bé have extended the sale for a full week and a half, but it will still book out quickly!

And if you’re looking for information on how to consign your wedding dress, check out the sell your dress page.

the rules
To avoid a chaotic experience, a Filene’s basement-esque frenzy, and any potential hair pulling, they’ve compiled a short list of ground rules you should be aware of.

• Appointments are required and will be scheduled for an hour

• All dresses are on a first come, first sold basis
• We cannot hold dresses – we understand that sometimes you need a second or third opinion and believe that if it’s meant to be, the dress will still be there for you when you’re ready to decide
• All dresses are sold as-is

Happy Shopping!

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