Colorado Wedding Design: 5 Ways to Incorporate Colorado Culture into Your Northern Colorado Wedding Venue
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From the spectacular Rocky Mountains to the Great Sand Dunes to the Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Colorado is known for some of the most breathtaking natural attractions and remote countrysides. And with the lively cities of Boulder, Denver, and Fort Collins, Colorado offers the perfect balance of city life and city escape. From world-renowned craft breweries to unique eateries to endless outdoor recreational activities throughout the year, there is a little something for everyone, especially in Northern Colorado. Having a Colorado wedding is made complete by incorporating these unique aspects of the state into each element of your Colorado wedding design.
If you are planning a Colorado wedding and want to highlight Colorado culture throughout your design and decor, do these five things.
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1. Choose a Northern Colorado Wedding Venue with a View
With so many gorgeous lakes, mountains, meadows, and breathtaking Northern Colorado wedding venues, finding one you love won’t be all that difficult. Whether you choose an indoor space or an outdoor wedding layout for your ceremony and reception, you can find the perfect balance between logistics and aesthetics.
To fully incorporate Colorado culture into your wedding venue, consider the wedding venues in Northern Colorado with outdoor views of the Colorado landscape. Whether the Rocky Mountains are your ceremony backdrop or your reception takes place in a vast meadow, you can incorporate the great outdoors into your Colorado wedding design with the perfect venue.
If you choose an indoor wedding venue, you can still capture Colorado culture through other aspects of your wedding design, such as your colors, decorations, and all the little details (more on that in a minute).
At Mountainside Events, these are our three favorite indoor/outdoor Northern Colorado wedding venues:
1. Rist Canyon Inn
The Rist Canyon Inn wedding venue is just minutes from Fort Collins, Colorado. This gorgeous Northern Colorado wedding venue is a 120-year-old farmhouse surrounded by old-growth trees, lush golden pastures, and a glistening creek.
2. Stove Prairie Ranch
Stove Prairie Ranch is a Northern Colorado wedding venue on a beautiful outdoor ranch with a rustic vibe and panoramic views of Colorado. We love it so much it is featured in this blog!
3. Black Canyon Inn
Located in Estes Park, Colorado, the Black Canyon wedding venue has gorgeous mountain views and luxurious amenities for a dreamy Northern Colorado wedding.
These are just a few of the Fort Collins, Colorado wedding venues we love. But with so many idyllic venues in the area, we can help you find your dream venue if it isn’t one of these three.
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2. Pick Natural Wedding Colors from Your Surroundings
From your bridesmaid’s dresses to your table coverings to your floral arrangements, choose natural, earthy colors to incorporate Colorado culture into every aspect of your wedding design. Neutral colors, such as white, gray, and tan, pair well with colors from the great outdoors, such as olive green, mauve, and slate blue.
To fully incorporate your surroundings into your wedding design, consider waiting to solidify your wedding colors until you have chosen your wedding venue. That way, you can use the backdrop of your venue as inspiration for your Colorado wedding design, selecting the colors in your surroundings for your wedding color palette.
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3. Design Your Florals to be an Extension of Nature
The wedding florals you choose can make or break your Colorado wedding design. To capture the natural beauty of the Northern Colorado countryside, choose non-traditional floral arrangements. Go with fresh greens and foliage to create a natural, whimsical element for your wedding.
4. Serve Farm-To-Table Fresh Cuisine
Serving organic, whole-ingredient foods at your wedding is yet another way to bring Colorado culture into your wedding design. Colorado is known for its eclectic, diverse food scene… and, of course, Rocky Mountain Oysters (though we aren’t sure all of your guests will want to snack on those). Nevertheless, by choosing a local restaurant or caterer, such as Juli Y Juan’s Kitchen, to curate unique meals for your wedding guests, you can support local Colorado businesses while serving your guests an unforgettable meal. And don’t forget the craft beer–a favorite for Colorado locals and tourists alike.
5. Incorporate Adventure into Your Wedding Weekend
With so many outdoor recreational activities, scenic views, and popular attractions, you can easily turn your Colorado wedding into an adventure for you and your guests.
If you know some of your wedding guests are coming to your wedding from out of town and plan on spending a few days in Colorado before and after your wedding day, offer suggestions on things to do, places to see, craft beers to drink! By adding an activities guide on your wedding website or with your invitations, you can encourage your guests to embrace and enjoy all that Colorado has to offer.
You may also consider planning an adventure for the wedding party to enjoy together before the big day. Whether that’s white water rafting in the Rocky Mountains, horseback riding for a taste of Colorado’s Wild West, or hiking nearby lakes, turn your wedding day into an adventure weekend by enjoying all that Colorado culture has to offer.
Design the Colorado Wedding of Your Dreams with Mountainside Events
Do you want to bring Colorado culture into your wedding design? At Mountainside Events, we are a team of Northern Colorado natives that have immersed ourselves in the surrounding culture. By using the elements of Colorado, we specialize in designing idealistic outdoor weddings that capture the essence of the natural beauty that’s all around.
With established partnerships with local Colorado vendors, we can help you plan a truly original and organic wedding celebration. We can also help you choose the perfect Northern Colorado wedding venue and outdoor wedding layout to bring the state’s culture to life through your celebration. Reach out to us today so we can help you begin planning the Colorado wedding design elements for your wedding day.