A Rocky Mountain Wedding

Posted by Darcy Miller, Editorial Director

In my line of work, sometimes it's nice to actually attend a wedding as a guest, with no TV or magazine obligations. So when I recently went to Redstone, Colorado, for my husband's cousin Joe's wedding to April Richards, I got a welcome break. Though the flight itinerary scared me a bit—I had to board a plane to Denver, another to Aspen, then drive an hour to Redstone, all with three girls with ages ranging from six months to six years old in tow—I was excited to celebrate with my family. And with good reason: When we finally did arrive at the Redstone Inn, we were totally transported to a scenic and gorgeous spot in the mountains.

This wedding, like most destination weddings, felt like a family reunion of sorts. The atmosphere was so intimate, and all the guests really got to mingle and enjoy each other's company over the three-day celebration. As we arrived at the hotel, we were met with a small table of lemonade and snacks, a lovely way to start. The rehearsal dinner was a casual buffet by the pool. And at the wedding, the décor was perfect for the setting—all fresh cut flowers and round set tables set under the tent where guests could seat themselves. All in all it was a very nice, relaxed weekend. It just goes to show you—you don't have to go all out to have a warm familial feel at your wedding.

How many of you are opting for smaller, more casual celebrations with family and friends?

 

  

 

Comments

[Heidi]

We have rented a ski chalet for our June wedding. Much cheaper that time of year. Out-of-town guests can stay with us as it sleeps 10 and they won't have to worry about finding hotel rooms. We'll have stunning views and a real homey atmosphere for just our immediate family and a few close friends. I'm still going to get "the dress" and my fiancé will be wearing full kilt garb, but it will be an informal affair.

[kristy]

this is exactly what we want! We're having a farm wedding with plenty of time for bocce ball, horse shoes and lawn bowling before dinner and a big ol' bon fire to close out the night.

We'll be married next september. I'll be using the remainder of the summer's wildflowers cut from a local farmer's field with the help of my fiance's uncle....i love seeing this post - it's making me so excited about my own celebration and reaffirming all of the decisions we've made thus far.

[lana]

I had a small country church wedding, with reception following at my parents' nearby home... 25 years ago!
Your cousin's wedding looks lovely.

[Abbie]

I know exactly where you're talking about... because we just went there for our mini-moon last month after our wedding! The food was wonderful. The place is continuously set-up for weddings in the summer. I was shocked, as the town is tiny, but quaint. We walked down the "strip" after dinner and looked at all of the houses.

[Rachel Hagen]

As a Colorado-based wedding planner, I can't help but smile from ear to ear and beam with pride. Glad to hear that you and your family had such a great time!

Rachel
Talia Events

[LCI Paper]

I had hoped to have my wedding at one of my favorite Berkshire ski areas, but it wasn't available. Instead, it will be outdoors at a friend's house in western Massachusetts' Pioneer Valley.

I appreciated the details about the Colorado wedding that Darcy noted in her article (like no assigned seating at the reception), and I'm working on bringing personality and intimacy into the whole experience at my wedding. Her article actually inspired me to post my own on our blog!

[wedding invitations by scissorpaperstone.com]

Love the flower girl's look;)