Ciera, Author at Lucky Penny Event Planning

How to Determine Your Crested Butte Wedding Budget in 2024

When planning your dream wedding, the budget is often the elephant in the room. Regardless of your financial situation, discussing money can feel daunting. However, establishing a clear budget early on is crucial for making informed decisions about your vendors, guest list, and menu options—like serving a delicious beef tenderloin or a fresh trout from a local stream.

So, how do you set a wedding budget, especially in a unique and breathtaking location like Crested Butte? Here’s a guide to help you navigate the costs of tying the knot in this stunning mountain town.

2023 Lucky Penny Events Year-End Review

As we bid farewell to another incredible year at Lucky Penny Event Planning, we can’t help but reflect on the joy and love that filled the air at each wedding we had the privilege of orchestrating. Join us in revisiting some of the enchanting celebrations that defined this past year for our 2023 Lucky Penny Events year-end review.

Tented Weddings: A Comprehensive Guide to Ensure a Perfect Celebration

Embarking on the journey of planning a tented wedding opens up a realm of possibilities where the enchantment of the outdoors meets the elegance of a curated celebration. While the idea of saying “I do” under the open sky is undeniably romantic, the logistics of executing a flawless tented affair require careful consideration. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into every aspect of hosting a tented wedding, from weather-proofing strategies and tent styles to space optimization, lighting choices, and the meticulous details of setup and breakdown. Whether you’re envisioning a rustic soiree or an elegant garden party, let this guide be your compass in navigating the nuances of orchestrating a memorable and seamless tented wedding experience.

Jackson Hole Elopement Guide

Jackson Hole is the perfect Rocky Mountain town to escape to and elope in. Everywhere you turn has a stunning backdrop, the locals are genuine people who love living there, and it is full of a sense of adventure. Jackson Hole is truly wild and beautiful and we wanted to share some tips and tricks to planning your elopement there. So, we are bringing you a Jackson Hole elopement guide!

Devon + Billy | Mountain Wedding Garden

Devon and Billy went to kindergarten together and started dating in the 5th grade, so an amazing celebration of their love at the Crested Butte Wedding Garden was a must!

2020 Lucky Penny Events Year-End Review

When the year began, Lucky Penny had eighteen weddings on the books. 2020 had other plans. One-third of the celebrations were called canceled, one-third of them were postponed until 2021, and the other third of them drastically altered plans to ensure safety because the love could not be stopped!

Colleen + Dominic | Secret Garden Wedding | Uley’s Cabin

No detail was overlooked for Colleen and Dominic’s secret garden wedding under the night sky. This attention to detail included the entire guest experience, beginning the moment they received their invitation. The invitation suite was thoughtfully hand illustrated by Lana’s Shop and included an envelope liner donning a hand-painted night sky.

Venue Roundup: Crested Butte Venues You Can Setup Wedding Tents

Crested Butte has hidden gems when it comes to venues where you can set up a wedding tent. So, we are here to break down a few of the venue options. Lucky Penny has two different tent styles, our sheer top tent that has clear walls, all wood poles, and a translucent top that allows the sun to enter the tent and creates an amazing glow effect in the evening. We also have a vinyl tent that is beautiful and comes in many different sizes beginning with a 40’x40′. If you are not certain what size tent you would need for your event, don’t worry! That is certainly something we can help with.

Their love story

During the initial consultation call, one of the first things Olena told Ciera was that she fell in love with Bobby on the soccer field. Olena and Bobby went to high school together, and their modern Crested Butte wedding in mid-June took place at Red Mountain Ranch, filled with views overlooking Mt. Crested Butte and lupine flowers galore was the ideal place to tie the knot.

How to Plan a Micro Wedding or Elopement in Crested Butte

If you were originally planning on eloping or you are adjusting your original wedding vision, elopements and micro weddings can be just as dreamy. And Lucky Penny is here to share tips and tricks on how to plan a micro wedding or elopement in Crested Butte. There is something to be said about sharing your wedding day with an intimate group.

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