Planning a Colorado Wedding from Out of State? How This Groom Pulled Off a Dreamy Mountain Micro Wedding Without the Stress
I’ve got a little love story for you — one that might just make your heart swoon (and your brain go, “Wait, that’s actually an option?”).
Picture this: a groom from out of state reached out. Not the bride. The groom. He wanted to plan a Colorado mountain wedding that would absolutely blow his fiancée’s mind — and here’s the kicker — he wanted to handle every last detail himself so she didn’t have to lift a single finger.
Dreamy, right?
And honestly, smart. Because he didn’t try to DIY the entire destination wedding from hundreds of miles away, Googling random venues at midnight and piecing together vendor lists off of Instagram. He called me — a Colorado wedding planner who’s been around the block (and all over these mountains).
Here’s how we pulled off a stunning micro wedding in the Colorado Rockies without it turning into a year-long part-time job or a total budget disaster.
What we did to bring his surprise Colorado wedding to life
We created a realistic wedding budget.
Not some generic “micro weddings are cheap” line. We dug into what he truly envisioned for their intimate celebration, where they wanted to invest, and what could be simplified. A real Colorado wedding budget tailored for them.
We narrowed down the perfect Colorado mountain town.
Because this state is massive. Telluride is not Breckenridge. Estes Park is not Ouray. Each spot comes with its own vibe, scenery, guest logistics, and price tags. We found the right fit that checked all their boxes.
We secured a private space for their wedding ceremony.
No crowded overlooks or tourists wandering into their vows. Just them, their closest people, and jaw-dropping mountain views.
We built a detailed timeline for their wedding day and entire trip.
So they could actually enjoy their Colorado destination wedding experience without wondering what was next or worrying about missing something.
We added thoughtful design touches.
A little bit of Pinterest-worthy magic goes a long way. From florals to tablescapes to the way the ceremony was staged against the backdrop, every detail was intentional.
We hand-picked the right Colorado wedding vendors.
Florist, photographer, private chef, hair and makeup — all sourced from my vetted local network, so he didn’t waste weeks hunting down reviews or hoping someone would call him back.
Here’s the big truth about planning a Colorado wedding
Wedding planning doesn’t have to take a full year.
It doesn’t have to feel like your unpaid side hustle.
It doesn’t have to blow your budget out of the water.
You just need to hire someone who’s been there, done that, and knows exactly how to bring a Colorado micro wedding or intimate elopement together without the chaos.
Whether it’s the groom, the bride, your sister, or your mom reaching out — my favorite thing in the world is taking a vision and turning it into a day that looks and feels like you, without all the stress.
So if your Pinterest board is overwhelming you, or you’re not even sure which Colorado mountain town would be best for your wedding or elopement, let’s talk. You can plan a gorgeous, meaningful wedding here in Colorado that doesn’t take over your life — or your wallet.
VENDOR TEAM:
Photography - Sara Flores Photo
Private Chef - Best Slope Culinary
Florals + Rentals - Alpine Events
Cake - Jacque’s Sweet Treats
Hair and makeup - Libby Tener