Category: Real LP Events

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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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Olena + Bobby | Modern Crested Butte Wedding | Red Mountain Ceremony + West Wall Lodge Reception

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.   

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Jules + Jeff | Mountain-Top Fall Wedding | Ten Peaks, Crested Butte

Snow-dusted mountain peaks and fallen aspen leaves created an authentic effect for this gorgeous, mountain rustic wedding. Jules and Jeff’s closest friends and family were intimately welcomed by mid-October in Crested Butte. The couple opted for a private first look at the Ten Peaks venue on Mt. Crested Butte.

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Melissa + Zach’s Mountain Top Wedding at Ten Peaks, Crested Butte Colorado

Ten Peaks is a relaxed mountaintop venue that oozes mountain elegance and takes “mountaintop wedding” to a whole new level. Melissa and Zach celebrated their love at this breathtaking Crested Butte venue. This wedding, styled by the Bride’s sister and owner of Ali Fortunato Botanics + Styling, Ali Fortunato, had a personalized airy feel. With Ashley Sawtelle behind the camera, it was a day for the books!

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2017 Lucky Penny Events Year-End Review

This year was filled with whirlwind moments and utter joy. It was sincerely Lucky Penny’s best year yet. Between May 28 and October 14, me and my growing team successfully designed, planned, coordinated and executed 18 weddings and rehearsals, one two-day bike race, one three-day business retreat, one wedding proposal and four photo shoots.

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