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What to Do if it Rains (or Snows!) on Your Wedding Day

 

Rains on Wedding Day - Wedding Umbrellas at Sapphire Point, Colorado

Sapphire Point- Dillon, Colorado Photo: Meigan Canfield Photography

We get it, nobody wants to admit that their wedding day may not be filled with bright sunshine and vibrant Colorado bluebird skies. Colorado does boast 300 days of sunshine per year, but what happens when your special days ends up happening on one of the remaining 65? Read more to learn what to do if it rains on your wedding day.

How to Prepare for Your Colorado Mountain Wedding When the Weather Isn’t Looking Great

At Colorado Tents and Events, we have seen it all and are here to help make sure you are prepared – no matter what the weather forecast says! We have compiled our top recommendations for when temperatures are going to be chilly and rain or snow may be crashing your outdoor Colorado mountain wedding. Read more

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Real Steamboat Springs Wedding | Priest Creek Chapel at the Orton Ranch

If you are looking for great Steamboat Springs wedding venues, you need to check out Priest Creek Chapel at the Orton Ranch. The picturesque rustic chapel is surrounded by green grass and sprawling Colorado mountain views. Don’t all of the best places to get married in Colorado need to have sprawling mountain views? Hilary and Bryce chose to have their ceremony at the chapel and a tented reception near the barn.

steamboat weddings Tent with Farm Tables

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CTE Picks: Outdoor Wedding Venues in Colorado

There are SO MANY great wedding venues in Colorado. We know it can seem like a daunting task to choose one! In today’s CTE Picks post, we are going to share a few of our favorite outdoor wedding venues in Colorado. Keep in mind, these are only a few options! If you are looking for additional ideas or something specific to your wedding size or design, our team event managers are experts on mountain wedding venues in Colorado and would be happy to share our insider tips and insights.

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Beaver Creek Wedding at the Ritz Carlton Bachelor Gulch

An Elegant & Bright Ritz Carlton Garden Wedding in Beaver Creek, Colorado

Caroline and William’s Beaver Creek wedding combined everything we love about garden parties with classic rustic Colorado touches. The clear tent, bright sunshine and vibrant green grass made this tent very welcoming. The perfect balance between elegant wedding and casual cocktail party. A long floral table runner and hanging greenery installation tied it all together.

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How to Plan a Colorado Mountain Wedding

Planning Tips for Your Colorado Destination Wedding

So you’ve decided you are going to have a Colorado destination wedding in the mountains. Now what? There are a lot of moving parts when planning a wedding, especially when it is a destination wedding! Luckily, we have some really talented wedding vendors here in our small mountain towns! We know the area, the venues, the terrain. We know what works. And what doesn’t. We are here today to outline some main steps in planning your Colorado mountain wedding. Be sure to browse our other blog posts for more information and Colorado wedding inspiration!

Mountain Wedding Ceremony | Keystone, Colorado

Venue: Timber Ridge Outpost – Keystone, CO Photo: Autumn Cutaia Photography

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Timber Ridge Outpost Wedding | Real Keystone Colorado Weddings

Meghan & Matt’s Twinkling Timber Ridge Wedding

Meghan and Matt were one of those couples that you just love working with. They were so kind and easy to work with, with great ideas and a grand vision for their Timber Ridge Outpost wedding. They rented out the Windy Point Pavilion for their Rehearsal the night before- such a fantastic idea. Windy Point is also a great choice for an affordable venue for the entire wedding as well!

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Rustic Wedding Ideas | Colorado Wedding Planning Tips

Rustic Wedding Ideas for your Colorado Barn Wedding Does your dream wedding involve mason jars, whiskey barrels, and barn wood décor? If so, this is the post for you! Life in Colorado is a bit different than in other places. It’s laid-back, casual and fun! Why shouldn’t your wedding be the same? Over the years, […]

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Boho-Chic Crested Butte Wedding | Real Colorado Mountain Weddings

Lauren & Davey’s Crested Butte Colorado Wedding

Today’s real Colorado wedding feature comes from an adventurous, easy-going couple. Lauren and Davey’s laid-back personalities and the team of Rockstar vendors helped us create a truly unique Crested Butte wedding venue from scratch. Lauren’s father’s property hosted the wedding ceremony and reception with impressive views of Mount Crested Butte – Like seriously stunning.

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CTE Picks: Colorado Wedding Planners

Tips for Picking A Colorado Wedding Planner When it comes to your wedding day, picking the right Colorado wedding planner for you is crucial. Your wedding planner is your biggest cheerleader, your no-nonsense coach, and your best friend. They are there to help you navigate the treacherous waters of wedding planning in Colorado. Your planner […]

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Real Colorado Mountain Weddings | Outdoor Breckenridge Wedding

Imagine wandering through the forest, only to discover a rustic community table in a clearing. Is this a dream? Not quite! This Crystal and Thomas’ Breckenridge Colorado mountain wedding. Something straight out of a dream none the less! This adventurous couple chose to risk being exposed to the elements and Mother Nature cooperated. The result? A stunning outdoor wedding in the woods. This might be one of the most authentic Colorado mountain weddings we have seen yet!
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