6 Colorado Wedding Planners (& Why You Should Hire One!)
You’re planning a wedding. So, naturally, you have a long list of things to do.
Between choosing a location and venue, finding a florist, and deciding on the dinner menu, it seems like the list will never end. And, perhaps, it’s causing you to say, “Screw it!” and elope instead.
So, can I offer a piece of advice? One that will save you time, energy, sanity, and money (yes, even money!)
HIRE A PLANNER!
If hiring a wedding planner isn't in your plans, stop what you’re doing right now and add it to your to-do list. And while you’re at it, put a gold star next to it so you don’t forget about it.
You could do the whole planning thing yourself, but wedding planning should be an enjoyable experience. A time you look back on fondly, not as a chore that made you want to bottle of wine (or a growler of beer, if it was me.)
So why put unnecessary stress on yourself when there are so many talented wedding planners out there?!
Below, you'll find three big reasons why hiring a wedding planner is one of the most important decisions you'll make.
I’ll also give you some info on 6 Colorado wedding planners you should consider. Because no two planners are alike, and everyone has their way of planning a wedding.
(After you read this post and still decide you want to elope, then let’s talk. I’d be down to photograph that.)
4 Big Reasons to Hire a Wedding Planner
1. They Allow You to Live in the Moment
Just as you should be fully present for your wedding and enjoy each moment, you should also be present for and enjoy your engagement. Instead of it being a blur of overwhelming tasks and uncertain decisions, it's a time to connect with your partner while having fun planning your celebration.
Couples tend to treat their engagement like a 5-star meal that they only have a few minutes to eat. They hurry through it, wanting to get on to the next thing. Then, end up wondering how the food tasted because they didn’t take the time to enjoy it.
Having a planner will allow you to sit down and enjoy your "meal." They will take a lot of items off you and your fiancé's plate and help you feel less stressed so that you can have a mindful engagement. One where you can focus on each other and, in turn, have a truly meaningful wedding.
2. They Visualize Your Day
Sometimes the ideas we see in our head or inspiration we pull from photos doesn't always translate in the real world. Our visions are abstract and have no limitations. Therefore, it's not always easy to clarify what we really want.
Fortunately, wedding planners are experts at taking your wedding day ideas and visions and turning them into real, cohesive, beautiful things. And they often exceed your expectations by presenting elevated ideas and details you didn't even know were possible.
Here's the other thing: Colorado is a gorgeous place. Everywhere you look, no matter the season, there’s stunning scenery. The wedding planners around here know how to work with the landscape. They know how to create intentional design and work with nature. And they know how to pair your style with your surroundings.
Good wedding planners will also help you tell your love story through each detail and element. Sometimes, in ways that would otherwise be hard for you to express. And even if you are 100% clear on what you want and need, do you have the time to bring it all together? See reason #1.
3. They Help You Choose Vendors
One of the most time-consuming parts of wedding planning is finding the right vendors. Not only will you spend hours searching places like The Knot, Wedding Wire, and Instagram for potential candidates, you then have to do more research on each one, inquire, ask them questions, and find out if they’re a good fit.
When hiring a wedding planner, they do a lot of this work for you because they already have a vetted list of professional and creative vendors they can share with you. And they can help you choose the right vendors by recommending ones that complement your style, budget, and vision.
4. They Let You Celebrate
Whether you invite 3 or 300 people to your wedding, you don't want to have to tell them where to be and where to go at all hours of the day. Your focus should be on you, your partner, and your celebration. You should feel like a guest at your own wedding. A wedding planner lets you be one.
They organize and manage everyone and everything - vendors, timelines, set up, tear down, clean up. They ensure everyone is where they need to be and when they need to be there. And they think of all the things you may not even be aware of, such as bathroom accessibility for outdoor venues, lighting for late at night, trash cans for the caterer power for entertainment, etc.
Wedding Planners in Colorado
Soul Spark
This group of ladies is all about making your dreams come true, particularly in the Steamboat Springs area.
They offer different planning packages that cover a variety of needs (from partial to full-service). And they have created some beautiful weddings with dreamy themes set in private barns, botanical gardens, forests, and ranches.
I particularly love that Soul Spark offers adventure elopement planning. You can say “I do” in a field of wildflowers, then have a private dinner in the middle of a forest. Or climb to the top of a mountain to tie the knot, followed by a picnic near a waterfall.
They’ll scout locations, obtain permits, source vendors, and more. And I’ll be there to capture it all.
We Tie the Knots
Based in Denver but serving all of Colorado, sisters Callie and Christyn "bridge the gap between the rich history of traditional weddings and the desire for modern personalization."
They approach weddings with an intentional focus on luxury events. Meaning, they don't plan luxury for luxury's sake. They like to get to know their couples and create an experience based on a meaningful story.
They are all about helping you through the entire process and preparing you for the unknowns so that you can be present on your wedding day.
Christyn and Callie love to delight and inspire their couples. And, most importantly, they like to have fun. They love being able to take the stress off a couple, which is precisely exactly what great wedding planners do!
Bello & Blue
If you're looking for a multi-vendor in the Colorado area, Bello & Blue is an excellent option.
This boutique company offers event planning, management, and floral design. And is run by a group of fierce women who hail from all over - each bringing their own creative strength to the team.
Bello & Blue's style is high-end meets mountains with a down-to-earth feel. Think tents with hanging floral installations, chic art galleries, colorful and cool details, and festive surprises.
Love This Day
Kara is a chill wedding planner who has a passion for design. Her weddings are more simple yet refined, unique, and inspired by the beauty of Colorado.
Many of her weddings have a cozy elegance to them. No matter the season. Even in the dead of winter, a warm ambiance is created through lighting, layers, and textures.
Love This Day offers planning packages ranging from partial coordination and full-service planning to destination wedding weekend management. They serve the Mountain West and have hosted many weddings at Dunton Hot Springs, Devil's Thumb Ranch Telluride, Brush Creek Ranch, and Beaver Creek. So, if your wedding is taking place in one of these locations, I highly recommend inquiring with kara.
JoAnn Moore
If you're looking for a wedding planner with an energetic personality, JoAnn is your gal. She is also only one of four certified green wedding planners in Colorado. So if having an eco-friendly fete is high on your priority list, you should also book JoAnn!
JoAnn has planned weddings in Lake Tahoe and the Vail area for over 30 years. She focuses on breathtaking, luxurious celebrations set at elegant ranches, private estates, and epic mountaintops.
She also plans pop-up weddings.
What’s a pop-up wedding? Imagine this: You invite a few friends and family over for a dinner party. Or so they think. It's actually your wedding, and it can unfold any way you want it to. JoAnn will help you plan everything from the vows to the after-party. And I'll relish in the joy of photographing the surprise on everyone's face!
Pink Diamond
Owner and lead planner Casey Muller hired a wedding planner for her wedding and loved the experience so much that she became one. So you can rest assured that she and her team will take care of you.
They are a passionate group of people based in Denver who love planning weddings in Colorado and abroad.
They are especially driven to help busy couples who aren't local to Colorado. They realize it's not always easy to make a trip (or several) to visit vendors. And planning from afar comes with unique challenges. So they strive to be the local resource, guide, and support you need. They handle all the details so you can take back your weekends and enjoy your free time.
Aside from booking a wedding planner, you'll also want to hire a Colorado wedding photographer. So, why not go ahead and cross that off of your to-do list? Let's talk!