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Karin KaganDave LawlerJennie Lay

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What’s InsideWedding Album 6

Destination Wedding Checklist 18

Three Steamboat Weddings 20

Creative Ideas 34

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Ask the Experts 42

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“I’m so excited about Steamboat that I want to share that enthusiasm with my clients,” he says.

Jack’s excitement for his subject matter shines through his work. Case in point: the June 2011 wedding of Lisa Buck and Ryan Adams atop the gondola at the Steamboat Ski Area. The Adams’ wedding is showcased on the cover of the 2012 edition of the “Steamboat Springs Wedding Guide.”

“That was a really fun wedding to shoot,” Jack recalls. “They’re a great-looking couple and they had a great group of friends.” The couple chose Steamboat for their ceremony because they had skied here previously.

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also feeling on top of the world because the Okla-homa Thunder basketball team, for which she works, had just made the play-offs. Jack found common ground with Ryan, who is a fireman, as he has had train-

ing as a firefighter himself. “I really respect those people,” he says.

The Adams’ wedding day was a little cool – ski corp. employees had just pushed the last of the snow off the lawn on Thunderhead Peak the previous week – so the ceremony itself was held indoors. “But we really wanted to take photos outside,” Jack recalls. “She was a little chilly, but she was so excited, it all worked out.”

Jack takes a photojournalist’s approach to portraiture. He began his career as an art director for CBS, transitioning into a position as part-ner of a design firm in Steamboat. “Throughout my career as a visual artist, I’ve mixed in rich life experi-ences like working as a kayak guide on the Atlantic Ocean and being a ski patroller in the Rockies,” he says.

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You’re engaged. The first step is to relax and enjoy the moment, then share the news with close family and friends. When it’s time to start planning your wedding day, don’t let the details block the big picture. Remember those feelings when you became engaged, and keep them squarely in your view.

p Set the date

p Set a budget and determine who will be contributing to the wedding

p Insure your engagement ring

p Discuss the style of wedding you’d like: formal, casual, church, outdoors

p Select a destination for your wedding

p Hire a wedding planner

p Reserve a venue for the ceremony and reception

p Set up a website and send a “save the date” postcard with the web address on it.

p Select an officiant (most local ministers will request pre-ceremony meetings)p Choose the bridesmaids, grooms-men, flower girl and ring bearer

p Start your guest list

p Start shopping for wedding dresses

p Hire a florist and choose flowers

p Choose wedding invitations and personalize the wordingpStart your registry, and post links on your wedding website

p Have engagement photos taken

p Plan an engagement party

p Consult with bridal party and select their wedding attire

p Hire a caterer and plan menu(s)

p Hire a photographer and videographer

p Book the entertainment

p Book your honeymoon (early is better for affordable airfare/hotels)

p Find a hairstylist/makeup artist

pSet aside rooms for out-of-town guests

p Check in with bridesmaids and groomsmen to make certain they’ve been measured for and/or ordered attire

p With wedding planner and caterer, finalize rental list (tents, tables, etc...)

p Book a wedding night hotel room

p Choose accessories (shoes, jewelry) for bridesmaids

p Decide on wedding favors or welcome bags

p Talk to honor court about pre-wedding party plans

p Gather honeymoon documents

p Schedule wedding dress fittings

p Work out details of ceremony: readings, vows, music, etc.p Arrange day-of transportation

p Submit newspaper announcementsp Confirm out-of-town guest reservations


p Buy gifts for members of the wedding party

p Decide on a guest book

p Get marriage license

p Pick up wedding rings, dress

p Take bridal portraits

pPractice walking in wedding shoes

pConfirm dates, times, costs with all vendors

p Compile a “must-take” list for photographer

p Rehearse the ceremony and enjoy welcome dinner

p Thank your parents

p Set aside a private moment with the groom

Marriage LicensesRoutt County Courthouse Clerk & Recorders’ Office522 Lincoln Ave (P.O. Box 773598)Steamboat Springs, CO 80477970-879-1710Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (M-F)When applying for a marriage license, bring identification (one of the following: driver’s license, birth certificate, pass-port or military service record) and $30. If either party is divorced, that party must attest to the date and name of court in which divorce was final. There is no waiting period. License is good for 30 days. No blood test is required.

ChurchesMost area churches require premarital counseling. Please call individual churches for requirements.

Civil CeremoniesContact the Routt County Clerk & Recorder’s Office, (970-879-1710), for a list of judges who are available to perform wedding ceremonies.

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Trista was never nervous or anxious the entire day, until she saw her handsome husband and 125 guests awaiting her walk down the aisle. At that

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point she whispered to her father, ‘”OK Pops, now I am nervous, and I might cry!”’ She recalls her dad trying to brighten her already wide smile on this momentous occasion. “He tried so hard to make me laugh,” Trista says.

Trista and John wrote their own vows, but added an innovative, personal touch to exchanging them. They had them delivered to one another in their getting-ready

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Trista had five bridesmaids and two junior attendants.

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Trista chose a strapless, hand-embroidered gown by Lazaro. The dress buttoned up the back and was adorned with crystals. “It was very de-tailed,” Trista says. Her five brides-maids wore gowns by Jim Helm, also of Lazaro. Junior bridesmaids wore Brooks Brothers’ dresses.

At the reception, elegant silver vases held pink and ivory flowers and a touch of green. Votive candles comple-mented the arrangements. Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. chefs catered the din-ner, and a Boulder-band provided the music. “They tear it up!” Trista says. “The dancing and the toasts – how fun it was! People were on the stage singing with the band while others were dancing the night away.”

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One particularly popular attraction at this fabulous party was the photo booth, where guests could step inside and mug for the camera. “It was a huge hit!” Trista says. The beautiful sunset capped an idyllic evening, one that Tris-ta’s friends say was among the best weddings they had ever attended.


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160 guests came from other states, and some of Stefan’s relatives traveled from Germany. The couple decided to forego the traditional rehearsal dinner in favor of a barbecue at Olympian Hall for all their guests.

Pastor Dave McKnight officiated at the ceremony. After both the bride’s parents walked her down the aisle, the couple exchanged traditional vows.

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One light-hearted moment occurred when the ring-bearer suffered stage fright and threw the pillow, allowing the rings to roll under a pew. “I didn’t see it, but the picture sequence is hi-larious,” Jessica says.

The newlyweds rode in a private gondola car to their reception atop Thunderhead Peak, where cocktails were served on the deck, followed by dinner and dancing in the Cham-pagne Powder Room. “Lindsey Yo-chem and the staff at the mountain did a fabulous job putting everything together,” Jessica says.

“My dad put together a slideshow for the father-daughter dance. It was so special and heartfelt – I think everybody got a little teary-eyed,” Jessica says.

“We also did a choreographed dance with our wedding party – kind of flash mob style. My sister and I came up with it not even a week be-fore the wedding. The performance wasn’t totally perfect, but everyone had a ton of fun putting it together and I think the guests enjoyed it. Two

of our friends got married recently, and we re-enacted ‘The Dance’ so I think it will live on,” Jessica says.

Jessica’s advice for brides-to-be is to plan realistically. “Figure out what your priorities are and what you’d be willing to forego. The day is supposed to be about celebrating your love with your friends and fam-ily, and it’s supposed to be FUN!

I would definitely recommend hiring a wedding planner. She helped us turn our wedding vision into a re-ality – from flowers to linens to the schedule of events. I didn’t want to sweat the small stuff, and I didn’t want our moms or families worrying about those details either,” Jessica says.

Jessica didn’t have to worry about what was happening behind the scenes. Instead, she and her husband danced the night away. “The dancing, oh the dancing, was so memorable!”

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Jessica and her friends choreographed a flash mob dance for her reception.


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egan Ormston and her groom, Tyson Slater, explored Steamboat Springs’

Western heritage with their family and friends in the days leading up to their wedding. Hiking was among the most popular activities, and the men in the group went shooting at a friend’s ranch. They also enjoyed a beer or two at a locals’ bar.

The wedding party spent a day by the river, celebrating with a meal at a riverside restaurant; they had their rehearsal dinner in Old Town, and strolled from gallery to gallery at Steamboat’s First Friday Artwalk.

Many of the 200-plus wedding guests came from elsewhere in Colo-rado, while about 40 people came from other states. “People made a real vacation out of it,” Megan says. Most of their guests stayed at the Shera-ton Steamboat Resort, where the con-cierge staff helped planned guests’ activities.

Steamboat was the only venue the couple considered. Both had lived here previously. “We couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else,” Megan says.

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The ceremony and reception were at Catamount Ranch’s Heritage Cabin. After unusually variable weather in late spring, the skies cleared on June 4 for the ceremony. “We lucked out big time!” Megan says. “Always have a contingency plan,” she advises. At Catamount, a huge party tent provides cover in case the weather doesn’t cooperate.


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The most touching personal moment at Megan and Tyson’s wedding came during the ceremony itself. The couple wrote their own vows, and a friend officiated. “He recounted our memories and personal anecdotes. It made it perfect,” Megan says. The bride wore a sweetheart gown with a

small train and buttons up the back, designed by Priscilla of Boston, while her eight bridesmaids wore silk taffeta dresses by J Crew. The bride carried a bouquet of mixed flowers – “they almost looked like wildflowers,” Megan says. Dark Pa-cific colors, navy and purple, added an air of elegance to the décor.


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With such a large outdoor ceremony, a problem or two wouldn’t have been a surprise. But that didn’t happen at the Slater wedding. Megan recalls asking her wedding planner’s assistant a few days before the wed-ding if there were any concerns. “No,” was the reply. “If there is a problem, you’ll never know about it,” the planners assured her.

Megan’s number-one piece of advice for brides at destination wed-dings: Hire a wedding planner with local connections. In addition to One Fine Day’s staff, Megan and her mom

did most of the planning. Her father, whom she describes as “very busi-nesslike,” also wanted to be involved in organizing his only daughter’s wedding. “He was so pleased with Lindsey and Catamount,” Megan says. He told her, “I will never forget the way you look tonight.”

“Our wedding day ended upbeing just perfect,” Megan says.

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creative ideas

A Touch of Individuality

As traditional as American weddings can be, opportunities abound to add your own individual touches to a wedding.

Begin the celebration with a cocktail hour, allowing guests and the wedding party

to mingle prior to the ceremony. – Bride Chrissy Costello

Fill a basket with flip-flops so the ladies can kick off their heels and dance after

the ceremony. – Bride Jessica Fritz

Name the reception tables after places that are special to the bride and groom. Paint

little signs with the table names so that they looked like the signs on the ski mountain.

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When your dog’s an impor-tant part of the wedding party, add flowers to its collar.

– Florist Cathy Vogelaar, Steamboat Floral & Gifts

Create hand-blown glass ter-rariums for table decorations.

– Bride Sarah Nelson

Take advantage of talent in the family. If your brother’s a carpenter, have him create

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Personalized directional signs tell the stories of the bride

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– Wedding planner Jill Waldman, The Main Event

Use vintage photos from the family albums for escort cards.

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Make the Wasabi Man one of your main stations.

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Incorporate butterflies into your wedding cake.

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Use small jars of home-made preserves as place holders/party favors.

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These Boots Are Made for Weddin’

riscilla of Boston, Lazaro, Vera Wang…Steamboat Springs’

bridal parties wear fashions by some of the world’s most renowned designers.

And more often than not, there’s a pair of cowboy boots in the mix. If the ladies don’t wear them, the men do. You don’t have to plan a rustic, country wedding to make a statement with stylish cowboy boots.

“At almost every one of my weddings last summer, someone was wearing cowboy boots,” says designer Cathy Vogelaar of Steamboat Floral & Gifts.

“I’ve had whole wedding parties come in here to pick out boots,” says Michelle Bauknecht, buyer at F.M. Light & Sons, Steamboat’s historic Western apparel store. “Boots are really, re-ally in style for weddings. You don’t have to wear a Western-style dress to wear boots. Brides wear them with sundresses, short dresses and formal gowns.”

Some brides choose traditional off-white or cream boots for their

wedding, but colors are currently in vogue. More than one bride has worn a formal, white, strapless dress with red boots. Others select footware to match their décor. Old Gringo hand-tooled, embroidered boots, which Michelle describes as “works of art,” are suitably fancy for weddings.

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For generations, grooms and their men have worn cowboy boots with formal attire. Today, some go with traditional black or brown boots, while others choose colors and styles to complement the bride’s footwear. Exotic materials like ostrich are also popular.

The children in wedding parties don boots too. Little girls especially love the pink ones, Michelle says. “I hear stories all the time: ‘my kids had boots just like this!’ It’s so cute, the kids walk out of here in shorts and their new cowboy boots.”

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ask the experts

Color Makes a Bouquet Pop

Are fresh flowers available in North-west Colorado?

A. Every season, we have in-credible flowers, but not all flowers are available all year. For instance, peonies, lilacs, cherry blossoms and forsythia are rare except in spring.

Q. What about wildflowers? A. Steamboat brides always want the natural look. I’m of-ten asked about wildflowers, but those just don’t last. Plus, the Forest Service frowns on picking them, because many kinds are protected. We can create the look, though, with blossoms that won’t wilt.

Q. What makes a great bridal bouquet? A. I love all-white bouquets, but for photos, a touch of color really makes the bouquet stand out. In the midst of all the green in Steamboat, a colorful flower really pops.

Q. How do you know who should have a bouquet or boutonniere?A. Especially with big extended families and stepfamilies, you really need to make a list. You don’t want to look back and be sad that someone was excluded.

Q. Where else can a bride showcase flowers?A. Everywhere! I’ve done weddings this summer that had two arches, one to usher people into the venue, and the other where the couple takes their vows. Brides wear flowers in their hair, and cakes are adorned with them too. Flowers are the focal point of arrange-ments at the reception, and we keep all the loose pedals to be strewn through-out the venue.

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accompany them? A. Tall lanterns with candles are fabulous. Willow branches with dangling flowers (use fishline and a needle to thread)...so elegant.

Q. Could you share an idea or two for memorable party favors or items for a welcome bag?A. Steamboat favors in gift bags/bas-kets are great souvenirs for guests, as

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Q. How best to light tables at an evening, outdoor reception?A. Flameless candles add mood lighting, and you don’t have to worry about them blowing out. Strands of big clear, round bulbs set the mood as well.

Q. What options are there to traditional guest books? A. Try a signed plate/dish, or a flower-box windowpane.


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Since so many guests travel to destination weddings, there must be lots of ques-tions about logistics, climate

and activities. How best to handle that? A. Once a couple has set the date and booked their venue – very important in Steamboat to do this early because venues are limited – the next thing

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they should do is set up a website and send out a ”Save the Date” postcard with the website address.

Q. What should be on the website?A. Besides photos, a link to their bridal registry and a schedule of events, lots of logistical information: how to get to Steamboat, links to hotels, rental car companies, taxi service, the Chamber and the ski area.

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Q. What about lodging?A. A couple might block out rooms at a hotel, but that’s not a commitment to pay for guests’ lodging. Another option is to choose a couple of “rec-ommended” hotels.

Q. What about planned activities? A. That’s the beauty of Steamboat. There’s a lot to do. Brides can plan group outings, and let guests choose whether to go their own way or join the organized activity. Guest arrival bags are a good idea.

Q. What about spending time with guests on the days surrounding the wedding? A. The traditional rehearsal dinner is being replaced by a casual welcome

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What are the current trends among Steamboat brides?A. I try to create trends, not follow them. I really look

at each individual bride and groom and their families to design a custom theme for them.

Q. Can you give us an example?A. One bride told me that the most important thing to her was family, not only those who would be attending the ceremony, but also her ancestors. We created a Victorian theme, and

Brides Make Their Own TrendsWedding planner Jill Waldman is the owner of The Main Event.

used vintage family photos as table placecards. The guests loved seeing the family photos made into unique centerpieces.

Q. What about trends in color?A. I caution brides not to pick such an unusual, trendy color that when they look back at their wedding pictures in future years, they’ll say, “Oh, what was I thinking?” Neutral colors are best, Then add a stronger color as your accent.

Q. What about wedding dresses? A. Here, too, it’s best to choose a style that’s timeless, with clean lines. You want to look classic and classy. Think Princess Catherine, not Princess Diana.

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What are the logistics of having a wedding atop the gondola?

A. We have two venues: Hazie’s, an elegant, intimate restaurant, and the Champagne Powder Room for up to 250 guests on the top floor of the Thunderhead building. It includes use of the veranda. Either venue at 9,131 ft. – 2,000 feet above town – has incredible views and the sunset is un-touchable.

Atop the gondolaLindsey Yochem is food and beverage special events manager for the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp.

Q. What’s the best time of year for a wedding atop the gondola?A. Any day on the mountain is beau-tiful! But the gondola doesn’t operate in spring and fall.

Q. What about weather?A. Don’t fret about the weather! We have wonderful shuttle drivers that will get you and your guests to the top of the mountain if necessary.

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How far out should a groom and his men reserve their formal attire?

A. Ideally, four to five weeks. That’s not to say it can’t happen quicker than that; it can happen right up to the end.

Q. How do groomsmen who live in other parts of the country arrange a long-distance tux rental?A. They get by someone who’s in the suit business. It’s so important to be measured by a pro.

Every Bride Loves a Smart-Dressed ManTodd Allen is the owner of Allen’s Clothing Company in downtown Steamboat Springs.

Q. What happens if there are last-minute problems? A. They can be handled in-house or via overnight delivery. Q. What are the latest trends in men’s wedding attire?A. Steamboat weddings vary so much; we see all kinds of things from super-casual to pretty darn formal.. But defi-nitely, black tuxedos are still by far the most popular.

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Steamboat Springs’ moniker, “Ski Town USA,” has been expanded recently to include “Bike Town USA.” Winter or summer, the Yampa Valley is the heart of recreational activity in Northwest Colorado.

The city’s two ski areas – Steam-boat Ski Area and Howelsen Ski Area, combine to offer skiing and riding for all ability levels, night or day, and of-ten on Champagne Powder®. Guided backcountry ski trips are also offered.

Snowmobiling, ice-fishing, hockey, ice skating, cross country skiing, snow-shoeing, tubing, ice driving and ice climbing are among the other winter sports possibilities.

In the summer, hundreds of miles of mountain-bike trails, plus well-established road biking routes, local, regional, national and international competitions, an emerging downhill bike park and two major bicycle man-ufacturers – Moots and Kent Eriksen Cycles, comprise Bike Town USA.

On beyond two wheels, the valley also offers hiking, horseback riding, blue-ribbon flyflishing, indoor and outdoor tennis, rock-climbing, golfing, kayaking, tubing, swimming, hunting, sporting clays, ATV tours, kayaking, boating and canoeing…to name a few.

Arts and CultureSteamboat Springs is ranked as

one of the U.S.’s top 100 art towns, where visual and performing artists find inspiration and an appreciative audience.

At the center of the local art world is the nonprofit Steamboat Springs Arts Council, the umbrella organization for the arts. The city boasts more than a dozen art galleries, the Steamboat Symphony Orchestra, Strings Music Festival, Steamboat Dance Theatre, Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts Camp, First Friday Artwalk, Steam-boat All Arts Festival, Art in the Park,

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Emerald City Opera, Tread of Pioneers Museum, Steamboat Art Museum and Seminars in Steamboat…plus live music almost every weekend and throughout the year at clubs down-town and on the mountain, and a year-round Free Concert Series.

ActivitiesIn addition to sports and the arts,

Steamboat visitors enjoy activities ranging from summer fun for families like miniature golf, a maze, the Howler Alpine Slide, water slides, the ProRo-deo Series, and two skateboard parks. Year-round, kids enjoy drop-in gym-nastics, open skating sessions at the indoor rink and storytime at the library.

Hot-air balloon rides, hay and sleigh rides, dog sled rides, bowling, photo tours, adults’ and children’s pro-

grams at the library, nature walks and scenic drives delight visitors to the Yampa Valley.

Relaxation, beauty treatments and exercise classes are abundant in Steamboat Springs. The bridal party and their guests can choose from full-body and foot massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, steam treat-ments, hair styling and makeup.

Yoga, pilates, dance and exercise classes, spinning and zumba clases are among the many options for workouts in this health-conscious town.

For more information and complete activities listings, see the Steamboat Springs Visitors’ Guide. Call 1-970-879-0880 for free copies, or visit the chamber online at www.steamboat-chamber.com.


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Cowboy Downhill, Tuesday, Jan. 17, Steamboat Ski Area, 970-879-6111

Steamboat Springs Wedding Expo, Saturday, Jan. 28, Sheraton Steamboat Resort, 970-879-0880

Winter Carnival, Wednesday-Sunday, Feb. 8-12, Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association, 970-879-0880

Steamboat Marathon, Sunday, June 3, Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association, 970-879-0880

Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup, Thursday-Sunday, June 14-17, Steamboat Springs Chamber

Resort Association, 970-879-0880

Hot Air Balloon Rodeo and Art in the Park, Saturday-Sunday, July 7-8, Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association, 970-879-0880

Steamboat Wine Fest, Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 2-5, Steamboat Wine Festival, 303-777-6887

All Arts Fest, Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 16-19, Steamboat Springs Cham-ber Resort Association, 970-879-0880

This is a partial list of Steamboat Springs’ events. For the full list, see the official “Steamboat Springs Visi-tors’ Guide.” (970-879-0880)


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arrived at the ceremony in a float boat, while Joe Koonce of Boulder asked his nephews to carry the rings down the aisle on pillows stuffed in cowboy hats.

“One groom brewed his own beer – Wedding Day Wheat,” says Jill Wald-man of The Main Event. She has also tasted gin, home-brewed by the groom for the occasion.

At the wedding of Lisa Buck and Ryan Adams, the groom had his own cake, adorned with shot-gun shells. A groom’s cake has its roots in the Ameri-can South and can be served at a sepa-rate table during the reception, or at the rehearsal dinner.

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wedding resource directoryActivitiesSteamboat Springs Pro Rodeo SeriesRomick Arena, 970-879-1818www.steamboatprorodeo.comTreat your friends and family to the full Steamboat experience! Steamboat Pro Rodeo is now offering special wedding packages.

Steamboat Springs Wedding ExpoSat., Jan. 28/Sheraton Steamboat Resort, 2200 Village Inn Court, 970-879-0880Free admission, food tastings from local restaurants & caterers, Champagne tastings, honeymoon giveaway. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Attire F.M. Light & Sons830 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-1822, www.fmlight.comEstablished 1905. We’ll fit you in the perfect boots for the perfect celebration.

Baby-sittersBaby Business970-879-6645www.babybusiness.orgYour very first choice for quality childcare! Owner Naomi Hopkins has provided her outstanding baby-sitting and nanny services for more than 25 years of her 35 years in Steamboat.

CakesLife Is Sweet442 Oak St., 970-219-3560www.lifeissweetco.comMaking tasteful memories. Owner Kendall Silverberg makes custom wedding cakes, specialty cakes, cupcakes and much more.

CateringThe Butler Did It970-879-5154www.butlerdidit.netFull-service event company, exceptional cuisine, years of experience, dedication to details and creative staging for your special event.

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Drunken OnionWildhorse Marketplace, 970-879-8423www.drunkenonion.comWith custom menus, fresh local ingredients and a great reputation, Drunken Onion will take care of all your catering needs.

Marno’s Custom Catering970-879-4214www.marnoscustomcatering.comWhatever the occasion, at Marno’s Custom Catering we ensure you the very best in quality and service.

Steamboat Meat & Seafood Co.1030 Yampa St., 970-879-3504www.steamboatseafood.comSpecializing in extraordinary food and event services for 29 years. All you need for your special day under one roof.

Ski Town Gourmet970-870-0291www.skitowngourmet.comSpecializing in fresh local food prepared on site using local meats, cheeses and Colorado fruits and vegetables.

Stay At Home Chef970-871-9757www.stayathomechef.comSpecializing in fine dinner parties and rehearsal dinners in your select location. Recreating a quality restaurant experi-ence at home. Now offering Routt County pig roasts.

Steamboat Smokehouse912 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-7427www.steamboatsmokehouse.comSteamboat character prevails in our rustic, Western banquet room, perfect for rehearsal dinners. Or let us cater an out-door, down-home BBQ for your guests.

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wedding resource directoryEntertainmentNo-Bull Entertainment970-471-6144www.ridenobull.comBring the excitement of mechanical bullriding to your event. Safe, family entertainment that will leave the urban cowboys wanting more!

Top Shelf 970-819-4401, [email protected] Top Shelf Entertainment, we provide sound, lighting, props, and entertainers with years of experience, between djs and live acts for all occasions. Bringing good music to good people.

Teri Rose – Harpist, Flutist and Vocalist970-871-7958www.harpandflute1.comCelebrating over 25 years of elegant music. Choose from Bach to Beatles for your wedding, reception, party or corporate event.

Keri Rusthoi – Soprano917-282-1704 www.KeriRusthoi.comProfessional opera singer-musician Keri Rusthoi makes your special day elegant and classy. NYC-trained, with national and local contacts, she’ll help envision your perfect musical theme.

FlowersAlpine Floral & AtriumPine Grove Centre, 970-879-2682www.steamboatspringsflowers.comOffering only the freshest, highest quality flowers and creative floral design. Under the same ownership for 35 years, the longest established Steamboat florist.

One Fine Day Productions442 Oak St., 970-871-7431/970-846-5680www.weddngsinsteamboat.comOffering everything from complete wedding planning to floral design as well as a wide selection of wedding accessories in our downtown studio.

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Steamboat Floral & Gifts435 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-1424www.steamboatfloral.comFocusing on mountain weddings for 15 years. We provide personalized, professional service for all budget sizes. Fresh flowers and gifts for all occasions.

Tall Tulips Flower Shop685 Marketplace Plaza, No. 6, 970-879-0555www.talltulipsflowershop.comVoted the very “Best in the Boat” and featured in “Martha Stewart Weddings,” we design weddings to fit your artistic style.

Hairstylists/MakeupAcqua Salon414 Oak St., 970-761-2048www.acquasteamboat.comImmersive beauty – big day ahead, pamper yourself. Full-service salon and spa, cosmetics, lashes, hair, massage, facials, nails, large groups.

Shear Passion1890 Loggers Lane, Unit G, 970-879-1141www.shearpassion.comFull-service hair care, up-dos and mother-of-the-bride styling. We gladly allow you to bring food and Champagne to celebrate your beautiful day.

Wildhorse Salon690 Market Place Plaza, No. 4, 970-879-1222www.steamboatsalon.comA beautiful wedding begins with a beautiful bride. Start your special day with our team of wedding style profession-als. Beauty is in the detail.

Liquor

Steamboat Discount Liquor500 S. Lincoln Ave., 970-879-2191Steamboat Liquors carries a full line of wine, spirits, Champagne and beer. Let us help keep your stress level low.

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LodgingHighmark Steamboat Springs2525 Village Dr., 877-879-6555www.highmarksteamboat.comExperience the definitive peak of alpine luxury at Highmark Steamboat, offering lavish 2- to 4-bedroom suites as well as 4-bedroom penthouses.

The Porches866.992.0600www.theporches.comOur spacious homes are the perfect lodging choice for fami-lies and groups. Located on 20 acres at the base of mountain.

Steamboat Resorts800-525-5502www.steamboatresorts.comSteamboat Resorts, the wedding lodging specialist. Value to luxury, studios to townhomes, one call for lodging, transfers, airfare, and activities.

NailsExclusive Nails & Tanning1815 Central Park Plaza, 970-870-7870A perfect spot for your wedding party! Professional nail care for ladies and gentlemen. Visit us for natural looking nails at affordable prices. Located next to City Market.

Officiants

Say I Do!970-819-2170My speciality is delivering a meaningful wedding ceremony that is personal, compassionate and memorable.

PhotographersAndy Barnhart Photography303-246-9508www.andybarnhart.comThe dramatic images and visual story captured by Andy will serve as a lifelong memory from your momentous celebration.

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IN Photography970-333-0594www.inphotography.netMark and Michele are a husband-and-wife photo team that passionately describes their clients as couples with a love of life, each other and the outdoors.

Kate Z. Photography970-846-9852www.katezphoto.comI specialize in weddings, capturing the memories of your day while being creative, professional and fun to work with.

Jack Klobetanz Photography 970-736-8354www.jackklobetanzphotography.comI enjoy documenting the moments between a couple and the connection between family and friends. Please browse through my portfolio online.

Corey Kopischke211 Oak St., 970-846-2141www.coreykopischke.comCreative and unique lifestyle photojournalism. We’ll make your wedding a fine-art experience. Working globally.

Jessica Maynard970-846-6127www.jessica-maynard.comJessica Maynard — photographer, but really a storyteller. Jessica makes time stand still and in that moment, a story is told.

Natural Light Images, Paula Jo Jaconetta970-846-5940www.naturalightimages.netCapturing what inspires me and making my clients glow with excitement. Keeping things fun, unique and artistic…invest in an artist!

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Rife Photographywww.rifephotography.com [email protected] and Sue Rife have been photographing weddings since 1994. They deliver twice as many photos from two different perspectives.

Photo Booth RentalsFlow Photography, LLC970-471-6144 / 970-471-3102www.flowphotobooth.comCapture unforgettable fun moments at your event with our stylish, sophisticated photo booth. Unlimited hi-resolution photo prints in seconds.

PlanningLast Call Productions970-819-3668www.lastcalleventplanning.com Effortless event planning. We have wedding packages suit-able for all weddings from start to finish or day of services. We’re your Last Call.

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The Main Event303-570-6570www.themaineventcolorado.comFull-service wedding and event planning, including event design, linens, live music, day of coordination and more. Specializing in destination wedding weekends.

One Fine Day Productions442 Oak St., 970-871-7431/970-846-5680www.weddngsinsteamboat.comOffering everything from complete wedding planning to floral design as well as a wide selection of wedding acces-sories in our downtown studio.

Portable RestroomsRoyal Flush Industries1605 Shield Dr., 970-870-6500Quality outdoor events are a specialty at Royal Flush Industries. Specialized equipment for that special event.

Specialty DessertsColdstoneCentral Park Plaza, 970-879-0202Curve Plaza, 970-879-0707 www.coldstonecreamery.comThe Ultimate Ice Cream Experience! Portable Ice-Cream for parties, weddings, receptions or any events. We Bring Our Coldstone to You.TentsColorado Event Rentals970-871-6786, www.coloradoeventrentals.comColorado Event Rentals is Steamboat’s premier local wedding rental company, specializing in tents, chairs, china, flatware, glassware and much more.

TransportationGo Alpine Airport Shuttle/Taxi/Limo/Charters970-879-2800www.goalpine.comProudly serving the community of Steamboat Springs and the surrounding area with reliable, safe transportation since 1984.

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TuxedosAllen’s Tuxedo Rental828 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-0351Allen’s Clothing has 31 years’ experience in the tuxedo rental business. We are here to help make your rentals easy.

Bushwackers810 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-2970www.bushwackersclothing.comHelping couples plan their special day for over 26 years. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be there for you.

Venues

Bella Vista Estate970-879-4449www.steamboat1.comImagine yourself in a private, gated mountainside estate, exchanging vows before your loved ones with endless views and breathtaking sunsets.

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Catamount Ranch and Club970-871-9300, 970-846-2083www.catamountclub.comDelivering experiences as memorable as the views. Receptions/rehearsal dinners/special events.

Cottonwood Grill701 Yampa St., 970-879-2229www.cottonwoodgrill.comCatered events for 20-130 inside, up to 250 including deck and lawn. Very competitive custom pricing. Call or email for information.

Ghost Ranch Saloon 56 Seventh St., 970-879-9898www.ghostranchsaloon.comOne-stop shopping for rock’n’roll parties, weddings, brunches, receptions and rehearsal dinners. Full stage, sound system, band booking services. No site fees; custom menus.

Glen Eden Resort970-879-3907www.glenedenresort.comGlen Eden Resort offers the perfect setting for a unique out-door wedding, with Glen Eden family restaurant on site to cater your special day.

Midnight Ranch970-870-3456www.midnightranch.comThe Midnight Ranch is the perfect setting for your unforget-table mountain wedding.

Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School & Camp40755 RCR 36, 800-430-ARTS (2787)www.perry-mansfield.orgSteinberg Pavilion has a mountain backdrop and rustic, elegant architecture. Three walls of floor-to-ceiling windows let you have an “outdoor” wedding in any weather.

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ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals855-802-3138www.resortqueststeamboat.comNew venue! Ceremonies and receptions at Torian Plum promenade (best views in Steamboat). Host guests at the luxurious Torian Plum condominiums or Trappeur’s Crossing Resort.

Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club1230 Steamboat Boulevard, 970-871-6531www.rollingstoneranchgolf.comA scenic location for your wedding ceremony and recep-tion. Fish Creek flows through the course.

Sheraton Steamboat Resort & Villas2200 Village Inn Court, 970-879-2220www.sheratonsteamboatresort.comLocated mountainside, the resort features over 25,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space for all types of wedding events.

Life Is Sweet!

Making

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Custom Cakes & SweetsBy Kendall Silverberg

www.lifeissweetco.com

970.219.3560

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St. Cloud Mountain Club1865 Ski Time Square Drive, 970-879-6463 www.stcloudmtnclub.comSteamboat’s most luxurious and intimate space. Perfect for rehearsal dinners, welcome parties or cocktail receptions. Flexible options and affordable pricing.

Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp.970-871-5162www.steamboat.comIt’s a day that you will remember forever; we will make it a place you will never forget.

Yampa River Botanic [email protected] perfect setting for your wedding among the flowers, ponds, trees and natural beauty of Steamboat’s Yampa River Botanic Park.

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Eat Fresh and Healthy!

We bring our delicious subs, chips, and cookies to you for any number of guests for your special event. Ask About our Special Group Pricing.

NEW! SubWAy FrESH Fit PlAttErVeggie Delite • Black Forest Ham • Turkey BreastSubway Club • Turkey Breast & Black Forest Ham

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FrEE! CookiE PlAttErWith the purchase of ANy catering order!

970-879-0202 Central Park Plaza970-879-0707 Curve Plaza


An eye for detail, meticulous planning and creative menus custom -designed to suit every taste have ensured The Butler Did It Catering Company a privileged place in the professional catering world.

The team brings its creative flair to any occasion, from intimate cocktail parties and formal sit-down dinners to large scale events.

PO Box 772405 -Steamboat Springs, CO 970.879.5154

www.butlerdidit.net

The Butler Did It Cater ing


Wedding Planning | Event Design | Live Music | Floral Design | Rentals & Linens

www.themaineventcolorado.com | 970-879-9020 | 303-570-6570

visit us on Facebook: The Main Event Colorado

Guests will be wowed... by a wedding as unique as you.Jessica Maynard Photography Paige Eden Photography artist i photography

Wedding JewelryJulia Alisa Designs970-846-2021One-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry for every occasion. Created with all natural materials. Available at All The Jazz & Off The Beaten Path Bookstore and Coffeehouse.

Wedding RegistryBranches624 Lincoln Ave., 970-870-2980www.branchessteamboat.comBrides can register for everything from handblown glassware and high-end linens to distinctive home accessories. Finish and furnish your new home in style.


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Steamboat Springs Wedding ExpoSaturday, January 28 • 10am – 2pm

Sheraton Steamboat Resort 2200 Village Inn Court

For more information contact Sarah Leonard

(970) 875-7006 | [email protected]

Save The Date

Food tastings from local restaurants & caterers Champagne tastings | Honeymoon giveaway | Free admission


Your wedding guests receive:Aveda bath productsFree parkingFree Wi-FiMountain or village locationOutdoor heated pools

Antlers at Christie Base • Canyon Creek • Chateau Chamonix • Christie Club Cimarron • Dulany at the Gondola • Eagleridge Lodge • Eagleridge Townhomes

Edgemont • First Tracks • Kutuk • La Casa • Ptarmigan House • Ski Inn • StonewoodThe Lodge At Steamboat • Timber Run • Torian Plum • Trailhead LodgeTrappeurs Crossing • Waterford • The West • Waterstone • Yampa View

SteamboatResorts.com800.525.5502

Steamboat Resorts 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. Your very own customized link provides your guests a simple way to choose from 24 exceptional lodging choices. They can easily book online or simply give us a call. From the time your guests step foot in a Steamboat Resorts property, we make sure their experience with us is as extraordinary as the beautiful wedding they’ll attend.

deserve unforgettable stays

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