I cannot imagine having planned my wedding without Kate's help. We hosted 220 guests at a stunning…read morebut unconventional NYC venue with many logistical challenges--and she navigated every single one with grace, creativity, and professionalism. From day one, Kate and the Gold Leaf team brought a calming presence, impeccable taste, and a deep understanding of how to bring our vision to life. I'm convinced I was the least stressed bride of all my friends thanks to Kate's steady guidance and meticulous attention to detail. She made everything feel seamless, elegant, and authentically "us." If you're looking for someone who is not only talented and experienced but also kind, poised, and deeply invested in your day, I can't recommend Kate enough. She made the impossible feel easy--and gave us the wedding of our dreams.

Kate and the entire Gold Leaf Event team were a dream to work with. We came to Kate with a vague…read moreidea for a wedding weekend celebration, but did not immediately have a clear vision of what we wanted. Kate expertly guided us through the process and helped us design a winter wedding celebration that was even more special than what we had hoped for. Planning a wedding in Aspen requires expert coordination, strong local vendor and venue relationships, creative problem solving, and a leader who is capable of navigating through all the inevitable twists and turns with confidence and ease. Kate and team are all of that and beyond. Their professionalism kept planning extremely manageable and most importantly, allowed us to enjoy and relish every second of our wedding weekend. Above all, Kate is an amazing person and such a pleasure to spend time with. She has incredible presence, impeccable taste, and a confidence that reassured us we were in good hands. We are so grateful to Kate and the team for being an integral part of our wedding celebration, and the memories we will hold onto forever.

Bluebird Productions is the factor that allowed us to plan a destination wedding as if it were in…read moreour own backyard. Because of Bluebird's integral understanding of Aspen's local scene and service providers, we benefited from inside information saving us time, money and hassle. I was able to be 100% in the moment for the most memorable weekend of my life. Unlike most brides, I didn't have endless check-lists running through my mind. Bluebird's goal was to tie-up details before the wedding week even began. With a prepared agenda we could relax and enjoy golf, hikes, and a bike ride to a magazine-worthy, Bluebird catered picnic at the Maroon Bells. Thank you, Virginia Frischkorn and Chelsea VanVleet, for going the extra mile and for helping to facilitate our fantastic wedding celebration! Elizabeth, San Francisco, CA

I cannot thank Virginia and her team at Bluebird enough for executing the perfect Aspen wedding for…read moreus. Virginia was extremely honest, patient, and meticulous, and I felt like she brought wonderful organization and experience to our incredible weekend. We honestly would not change a thing! From helping at our rehearsal dinner to holding my wife's hand while we confronted the reality that we needed to execute on our rainy day plan, we felt like Virginia was actually invested in our happiness beyond execution. When Virginia told us something would be beautiful, we knew that it would be not just beautiful but breathtaking. When we have a daughter, we hope she is lucky enough to have Virginia plan her wedding.

Beret allowed us to be fully in the moment and enjoy our wedding. She was accessible throughout the…read moreprocess and showed up with her energetic and warm personality. Beret remained calm and flexible throughout, which was particularly helpful in managing outdoor-related wedding issues, including rain delays, weather-related decor changes and challenging banquet management. She was able to recommend local vendors with whom she has experience and good relationships. Her planning process ensured we had all areas covered and on time. Beret understood our priorities and worked with us to execute our vision for our destination wedding. Thank you, Beret!

Beret and her team did an outstanding job creating a magical fall wedding for us! The creativity…read moreshe has for the small details were what really impressed me and set her apart from the other planner we contemplated using. The timeline she gave me really helped with my ADD brain... She allowed me to let go and trust that she had it all handled so I could enjoy my day. I definitely recommend her to anyone getting married in Summit County!

From the moment we met Jenny, we knew we were in incredibly capable hands. She was the epitome of…read moreprofessionalism, yet she also felt like an old friend guiding us through the process. What truly set Jenny apart was her meticulous attention to detail - she thought of absolutely everything, showing her deep knowledge and expertise. Her experience working in the Roaring Fork Valley also allowed us to plan our wedding in a condensed timeline, connecting with vendors easily and moving through the steps more quickly than we would have on our own or with someone not local. She navigated the curveball of a late April Aspen snowstorm with ease and our guests haven't stopped talking about how our wedding was one of the most memorable (in the best way possible!) they've attended. She brought our vision of a relaxed yet elegant ceremony and reception to life and we are so grateful!

Jenny is a true gem in the wedding industry. I cannot say enough good things about her and…read morerecommend to everyone that they hire a wedding planner. She was amazing to work with during every step involved in the planning process. From our very first meeting I instantly felt at ease and knew that we were in the best of hands. Jenny comes with an impressive background in event planning. She knows the in's and the out's of the industry and has amazing resources that aided in keeping us on track and organized. Just when I thought that Jenny couldn't get any better...she literally saved the day for our ceremony! Our DJ got stuck in traffic on his way to Vail and was unfortunately not able to make it to our wedding. We found out the news approximately two hours prior to our ceremony start time. Needless to say, I was panicking...but Jenny wasn't. She calmly approached me to fill me in on the situation. I very clearly remember her telling me "I've got this. Give me some time and I will find a replacement." Within FIVE MINUTES we had a new DJ hired. I cannot speak enough regarding the importance of hiring local vendors who know the area and have connections in the area. Jenny didn't stop assisting us once our wedding was over either as she assisted us in negotiations with the DJ for a reimbursement. I will never be able to thank Jenny enough. I went from being incredibly overwhelmed planning a destination wedding to feeling so at ease and confident with the professionals that I hired. It is an incredible thing seeing your vision come to life and I truly don't think my vision could have been executed without Jenny's help! Now that my dream wedding has come and gone I feel even more grateful to have made an amazing friend in the process.

I was looking for a ceremony DJ when DJ Naka G was recommended to me from my wedding planner. I was…read moregetting married on The Wedding Deck on top of Aspen Mountain (The Little Nell) and was very nervous about the sound quality. My planner assured me that Michael was the best of the best and had tons of experience with outdoor ceremonies. Michael was quick to respond to my inquire and answered all of my questions in a timely manner. I was very particular on what music I wanted throughout the ceremony, the level it was played at, and when to turn off our microphones. Michael blew it out of the park! Not only did he listen to all of my needs/concerns, but he made sure the sound was perfect and everything ran smoothly. It was important to me to have the mics shut off during communion and prayer, so we could privately enjoy that spiritual moment and was worried I would get a DJ who wasn't paying attention or would forget to do this. Not Michael. He was ON IT every second of our long ceremony and truly did a phenomenal job. I cant thank him enough for making everything perfect. Weddings can be so overwhelming and choosing a great vendor who can ease your mind is priceless. If you are looking for an Aspen DJ, he is your guy!

Wow. Seriously, the best decision we made with all of that wedding planning was hiring Naka. All…read morethat we gave him was a link to a couple of Spotify playlists we liked, and a list of our special dances, and he made our entire reception the most epic party. We really loved what he did. It flowed so naturally, and he knew exactly what we wanted without us having to create an entire playlist. Turns out, leaving that to the professionals is a great idea. You don't have to plan everything, brides ;)

I used Jill Pidcock to officiate my wedding in Aspen, Colorado in September 2017…read more Jill was an absolute dream to work with and created the most wonderful ceremony. All of my guests complimented Jill. She was great preforming the ceremony and great while planning it as well. Jill was kind and professional from start to finish. I want to renew my vows soon so that I can have Jill officiate!!

Jill really took the time to listen to us and figure out where we were going as a couple, into…read morematrimony. The ceremony was beautiful and amazing, in the front courtyard of the Hotel Colorado, at twilight in January. We had a small ceremony, maybe 20 people that traveled to be there with us. Jill included our own vows to each other within a more traditional ceremony that did real justice to the expectations of our guests and the ideas and values that keep our union together going forward. She was great to work with in the planning stage, knew and appreciated our photographer and was tolerant of our foibles, even in the moments preceding the ceremony. Without hesitation we recommend Jill to other couples finding a way to secure and memorialize their marriage in a very real and lasting sense. It was beautiful.

We hired Red Maple Catering for a welcome reception the day before our daughter's destination…read morewedding and were extremely disappointed with our experience. While the service and staff was courteous and professional, the quantity of the food was very far below our expectations. We had agreed upon a menu consisting of three appetizers and two stations, yet on the day of the event we were served five appetizers instead. This created an extremely embarrassing situation for us as hosts, as the food ran out far too quickly and guests left unsatisfied. Given the cost, the reputation of the company, and the careful planning that went into our event, this outcome was deeply disappointing. We definitely do not recommend this caterer based on our experience.

Red Maple Catering was hired to cater a welcome reception for our family's destination wedding in…read moreBeaver Creek, Colorado. All of our guests were from out of town, and many were arriving the day of the welcome reception. Therefore, we carefully planned the reception to assure that our guests were well taken care of and more importantly well fed. Despite careful planning over several conversations/meetings with Red Maple Catering, we were left very dissatisfied with this caterer's end product. The quantity of food provided by Red Maple given the rather high cost of the catering was nowhere near our expectations. As one of the event hosts, I was only able to try 2 different appetizers (1 piece of each) the entire evening. Many of our guests subsequently told us they had to leave the reception early "to eat" and we ended up having to order multiple boxes of pizza for those guests that were able to stay at the reception. Needless to say, this was extremely embarrassing for us and the other reception event hosts. Again, given the rather high cost of the catered event (even for Beaver Creek) we definitely did not get our money's worth at all. Overall, our experience was extremely disappointing, and we would not recommend this caterer to anyone looking to host an event.

I do not have words. Danielle and I met years ago, and I knew right away she was the only one I…read morewould trust to shoot our wedding. Boy was I right. Danielle was my go-to for wedding support, was a calm presence when things became chaotic, and was flexible with all the changes I threw at her (including pushing our wedding 9 months due to covid). She truly cares about her clients and it shows not only in the way she carries herself but in the way she captures images as though you are her family. She was able to capture everything we could have wanted out of our wedding and then some. When last minute plans changed at the end of our wedding night, she even went out of her way to call our transportation company to ensure our ride was ready when we were. I could not recommend her more - beyond my go-to photographer, I also consider her my friend and support.

Danielle did our engagement and destination wedding photos. Both turned out amazing. When we…read morewatched our slideshow from our wedding photos we cried the whole time because it was so magical how she captured the story of the entire day! The quality, detail, and emotion of the photos was more than we could have imagined! We were so thankful we used Danielle for our Boulder wedding! We highly recommend her if you're having a Colorado wedding!