Jamie is a wedding planning wizard and should be your first choice for a wedding/event planner in…read morethe beautiful Crested Butte - Gunnison, Colorado region. From our initial meeting through the day after the wedding, she was SO helpful, organized, and fun to work with. She responded to all of our communication promptly and always had ideas, solutions, or local vendor recommendations to our wedding questions or needs. As an additional bonus, she also worked directly with a flower vendor and did a FANTASTIC job designing our wedding flowers - guests are still talking about my boutique. The day of our wedding was literally perfect thanks to Jamie. She kept everything and everyone running so smoothly and effortlessly. Thank you, Jamie for making the vision for our dream wedding come true! - Olivia & Justin, 9.16.17

Jamie should be the first vendor you hire for your wedding! She is the best! A friend recommended…read moreJamie to us, and we are so grateful! Full of knowledge, insight and ideas, Jamie understands every little detail that forms the big picture on your special day. She is truly a visionary that helped bring our wedding to life. She is great at communication, and made planning the wedding from afar a breeze. Not to mention, she is also a floral artist! She constructed a beautiful birch alter with greenery and drapery for our ceremony, as well as beautiful hanging greens that made our reception tent magical! Jamie is prepared to handle anything and everything that is thrown at her. A true joy to work with! Thank you for all your passion and dedication, Jamie! You made our wedding better than a fairytale! Love - Whitney & Danny

Julie McKenney rocks! Bliss Elevated only launched very recently, so Julie's prices are extremely…read morereasonable -- I lucked out in finding her in a random search online and received extraordinary value for what I paid. I am embarrassed to admit that I had no idea how much work is involved in a wedding. Julie went over and beyond and provided a ton of constructive and helpful guidance throughout the entire planning process (and I only hired her for day of coordination). In addition to simply being very organized and very well-prepared for everything, Julie has a great personality. In some cases, I did run into wedding vendors who I found jugmental at times. Julie was not only supportive but proactively helpful when we ran into hiccups. She was also willing to roll with the punches and adjust as needed. Can't recommend anyone more highly -- thanks Julie!

I cannot recommend Julie at Bliss Elevated highly enough! Leading up to the wedding, she was…read morealways available and responsive, kept me on schedule and on track with wedding planning, offered great vendor referrals, and she put together a beautiful color palette and design for my wedding. I honestly could not have done it with out her. The weekend of the wedding, I didn't have to worry about a single thing or lift a finger. I was able to completely focus on enjoying the experience. If anything went wrong (and I'm sure that it did... that's always the case with big events), I didn't know about it. Julie is extremely friendly, caring, knowledgeable, passionate, creative, tasteful, and dedicated. I adore her (as did my family and all of our guests!), and I would strongly encourage anyone looking for a Colorado wedding planner to contact Julie at Bliss Elevated first. She was wonderful!

We can't say enough wonderful things about Best Day Ever Wedding and Event Planning! From our very…read morefirst phone call, we knew Kayla was the perfect fit for us. Her warm, bubbly energy instantly put us at ease, and her passion for making our special day seamless was evident. Throughout the entire planning process, Kayla went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. Her communication was fantastic; she kept us informed and engaged every step of the way. She provided invaluable wedding planning tips and tricks, and her vendor recommendations were spot on. The lists she created helped us stay organized and ensured we didn't forget a single detail. What truly set Kayla apart was how she took the time to get to know us personally, making our wedding feel uniquely special. On the big day, everything was executed flawlessly, and we felt like guests at our own wedding. We wholeheartedly recommend Kayla to any couple looking for a planner or day of coordinator who genuinely cares and delivers a personalized and flawless experience.Thanks to her incredible dedication and hard work, our day truly was the BEST DAY EVER!

As a wedding photographer I can't say enough good things about Kayla. I have worked with her at a…read morehandful of weddings and she is professional, lively, and considerate. She always takes into consideration extra buffer time in the timeline to make sure no one is ever stressed. As far as her design goes, it really does make for some amazing photos! She connects all vendors together to make the wedding day go smooth and stress free. I was at a wedding a few months ago with her where the couple wasn't told there would be a festival with live music right across the street from their outdoor ceremony. Because she is MAGIC she convinced the band to rearrange their break to the ceremony time so the bride and groom could have an uninterrupted ceremony. I will be having her coordinate my wedding when the time comes!!!

We spent two nights here for a friends 40th birthday... it was a perfect getaway retreat. There's…read moresomething special about having to snowmobile in, you know you're in the middle of nowhere, no cell phone service, nothing but being present, enjoying the days, and snowmobiling or timbersledding out the front door. The staff here was so kind, helpful and down to earth, we were on a first name basis with everyone. There's a restaurant which serves all local farm to table food and coffee, a fully stocked bar, game room, hot tub, fire pits, super great massage chair, and we even went on a snow cat tour. Our cabin was cozy, comfortable and clean. Would highly recommend. We will be back!

Let me first off by saying that I have hunted on the West side of Electric Mountain for the last 6…read moreyears, and this was my first time ever into Electric Mountain Lodge (I did hear about it however). I guess my purpose of never going in was that we came in on the other side of the mountain (Off of McClure Pass), and never really ventured into the "Hubbard Park" area. We always had our big wall tents, wood burning stoves, and food for the week. So I guess we never really needed to venture that way. Let me tell you we were MISSING OUT on something amazing. I ended up venturing over into that area due to the dry season, high temperatures, and the sparse amount of elk in the area that I am usually in. I got a tip from someone about a place in Hubbard Park so decided to go check it out! First the spot was amazing, and was what I hunted for the rest of the season. However, after my first night scouting the area I decided to stop in for a beer and a meal at electric lodge. First, The staff is amazing! From the back kitchen staff, the bartenders, the waitress's, the bar backs, etc! You all rock! Super friendly, great to talk too, funny to be around (I love sarcasm and they could all read that). The place was clean, warm, and rustic truly made my hunting trip feel even more amazing. The food was great (Only criticism is a little pricey, but hey supply and demand so no complaints). The beer was cold and in a clean glass so no complaints there (Also reasonably priced). The next night I ended up bringing my whole hunting crew over for dinner and some beers after our evening hunt. They all enjoyed it and we had probably some of the best brisket and smoked sausages I have had in a long long time. We all talked about looking in one year of just staying at the lodge instead of setting up our camp. It wont be an every year stay, but worth looking into every few years. However, even if we set up our own camp you can sure as heck no that we will be stopping in for at least one night each year. Great work Electric Lodge! Great work Electric Lodge Staff! This is my new hidden gem that I can't wait to tell people about!

Oh my goodness, where do I start? I'd probably start by saying if you are planning a wedding, call…read moreApril! She is AMAZING! she is chill, cool, organized, creative, positive, and overall just a badass ninja that will make your life awesome. She came in to plan our wedding a few weeks before, we were so happy and relieved to have her onboard. She connected with all vendors, took care of payments, organized and coordinated the drop offs/pick ups, helped with decor, set up, ceremony rehearsal, coordinated our BBQ and the entire wedding, so we didn't have to be stressed, overall, she pretty much helped with everything including keeping us calm and sane. She is so calm and positive in such stressful situations. If we had a problem, she would find a way to figure it out/find a solution and that was super great!! She is the perfect wedding planner that YOU are looking for. I loved her from the moment we said hi to each other over the phone to the time we said goodbye. We felt so lucky that we found her for our very special day! Thank you for all your help, April! You are a rockstar!

From the owner: April Marie Events offers full service event planning and management that is sure to take the…read morestress off of you during your next big event! It is professional event management with a personal touch. Specializing in parties, weddings and corporate meetings and conventions!

We used Crested Butte's Personal Chefs for a family reunion and they were awesome! The food was…read moredelicious, fresh, and beautiful. My family kept changing details but Dana and Emily were very gracious and accommodating. I would highly recommend them!

We hired Crested Butte's Personal Chefs for our small elopement in September and they were the…read morebest! They gave us a sample menu to choose from that included different appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts, so that we could choose the perfect dinner for us. They came early to set up and served us wine while we were celebrating and were so attentive during the whole dinner. Chef Emily and Chef Rebecca were made us feel pampered and made one of the most delicious dinners I've had in a long time! They also use food products that are either local to CB or are from Colorado. I would recommend them for anyone looking to hire a private chef in Crested Butte!

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.

I can't say enough wonderful things about Aspen Caterers & Aspen Party Rentals! We recently worked…read morewith them for our civil marriage reception, and they absolutely saved the day. We were initially counting on another local company, but when they failed to respond, Aspen Party Rentals stepped in without missing a beat! Stephanie was an absolute joy to work with--she made sure that every single detail was covered, from the tables and chairs to the place settings, flatware, glasses, and linens. Everything we rented was of the highest quality, and it all arrived on time. The team made the process seamless, picking up everything with ease once the event was over. Thanks to Aspen Party Rentals, our special day was flawless. I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of party rentals. They are truly the best in class! Photos by: Trevor Triano of Aspen, CO

From the owner: We allow you to "be a guest at your own party'! Our business specializes in working hand in hand…read morewith our clients to make their event everything they want it to be! It's your party, so you tell us what foods you would like to have served and our chefs can fill any blanks. We have experience from our catering company to help you decide what your rental equipment needs are i.e. tables, chairs, linens, china, flatware, patio heaters, tents, dance floors etc. We also offer walk-in or delivery service for our rental customers. So please give us a call and let's plan a party together!

I reserved tables, chairs, and tablecloths for my son's wedding. They were on time and very nice. I…read morewould recommend them to everyone!

From the owner: Park Avenue Parties provides wedding and special events equipment across Western Colorado. We rent,…read moredeliver and set-up rental equipment for civic and corporate events, family reunions, weddings and outdoor events of all types and sizes. We offer beautiful, high peak tents as well as tables and chairs, linens, dance floors, staging and an extensive line of décor and lighting. We provide all catering equipment as well, for indoor and outdoor parties alike. Park Avenue Parties is well known for delivery and set-up in some of the most distant and remote Colorado locations. We will work with you directly, with a party or event planner or provide you with planning services by our professional staff.