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items After over 5 years in the industry, we've learned a thing or two about who to trust and depend on. This is our list of the top Colorado wedding vendors that we know and trust, with an emphasis on businesses that are giving back to their communities a...BLOG for more great resources.
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Photo
A great wedding photographer is an important part of a great wedding, as photos are one of the only things you get to hold onto after the day is done. Hiring a professional photographer can be expensive, but trust us: it makes a *BIG* difference, not...[click here for a guide to hiring the right wedding photographer!]
Denver-based. Dark and moody, candid style. Adventure weddings, elopements, and boudoir. One of our faves! Sustainability: LLP partners with earth-conscious printing companies and sources recycled materials for all printed items. They purchase carbon...
Lyndsey Leach Photography
Elopement photography and videography, plus drone footage and UNDERWATER photos! Vibrant, colorful, scenic, artsy. Mixture of photojournalistic and posed. Sustainability: Donates 1% of profits to environmental organizations. $$
Skyewater
Based in Pueblo. An incredibly creative husband and wife duo! One simple package, which includes two photographers, travel, and unlimited wedding day coverage. 90% photojournalistic/candid shots. Dramatic landscape and nighttime shots. Their mantra i...
J. La Plante Photo
$250 discount plus free engagement shoot for DCW couples! Great personality, vibrant colors, reasonably priced packages which include 2 photographers, a videographer, and unlimited day-of coverage. [click for $250 coupon] $$
Epoch Moment Photography
Mountain adventure weddings for bold couples. Savannah is not afraid to get down on the dance floor, party in the rain, or climb a mountain with you to capture the true emotion on your day. She specializes in adventure elopements, vibrantly colored l...
Savannah Chandler Photography
An excellent photographer with a bright and airy style and film-like feel. $$$
Jill Houser Photography
Fort Collins - based. Photo and video team. Vibrant, bold, true-to-life photos with a big focus on landscapes. $$$
Autumn Parry Photography
Springs-based. Absolutely epic light painting photos. Amazing option for a one-of-a-kind engagement shoot! $$
Light and Lense
Fountain-based. Bright colors. Mix of candid and posed. $$
Skylar Rain Photography
Denver-based. LGBTQ-owned business. “Colorful and connected weddings for devoted and courageous couples." $$$
Jennie Crate
Brody's photos have a candid and classic film-style feel. Having used him for the Dream Team's own headshot photos, we can attest that he's great at making you feel super comfortable and at ease behind the camera. This is an LGBTQ-owned business. $$
Brody Lee Photo Company
Book yourself a local photographer with flexible pricing to meet your budget!
Kara Hudzinski Photography
“Photography, to me, is a means of storytelling. I realized that everyone has a story to tell, and my favorite part of being a photographer is uncovering that story and telling a piece of it in my own way. I've always been drawn to a timeless and cla...
David Massey Photography
Aho Media is a Native American-owned media company that excels in bringing untold stories to life via photography and videography. Their company is focused on bringing authenticity and representation to each client. Their strength lies in their commi...
Ahō Media
Video
Before deciding whether or not you want a wedding videographer, I highly recommend looking at the wedding videos on a couple of these vendors' websites. A professional wedding video is VERY DIFFERENT from having your Aunt hit record on a video camera...
Springs-based videographer. Excellent at telling your story through words, music, and film. $$
Priya Maya Films
Springs - based. An excellent videographer-storyteller with a vintage/classic style.
Love & Light Productions
Aho Media is a Native American-owned media company that excels in bringing untold stories to life via photography and videography. Their company is focused on bringing authenticity and representation to each client. Their strength lies in their commi...
Ahō Media
Elopement photography and videography, plus drone footage and UNDERWATER photos! Vibrant, colorful, scenic, artsy. Mixture of photojournalistic and posed. Sustainability: Donates 1% of profits to environmental organizations. $$
Skyewater
Heartfelt videography in Northern Colorado.
Sustainability: Tasha Joy Media only purchases used or recycled equipment - never brand new. They power equipment with solar power when possible. They do business digitally as much as possible, and only us...
Tasha Joy Media
DJ / MC
A great MC plays an invaluable role in making your reception flow smoothly, guiding your guests through each activity on your timeline and setting the tone for the energy of the night - whether that's an upbeat, crazy dance floor or a relaxed and int...
Springs-based. We've worked with Matt many times and never had a bad experience. A really phenomenal MC. Ask for the Dream Catcher discount!
MC Events Co.
A Denver-based company that we love to work with! We recommend requesting Shawn.
TH Entertainment
Denver-based. Higher end. An all around excellent and very experienced DJ and MC. We highly recommend!
Howe Eventful, Inc | Fit Beat Music
Randy fills the roles of DJ, MC, and performer. We highly recommend him as an upcale entertainment option for your event!
Randy Rodriguez Entertainment
Springs-based. Excellent at mixing music and keeping the dance floor poppin'!
All Star DJs
DJ Brian Hepperle & his team are award winning DJs of the Colorado Springs & Front Range area. In addition to our DJ services, we offer packages with our Photo Booth and lighting services, so be sure to check out the PORTA-PARTY-PHOTOTBOOTH
HEPS DJ & Photo Booth
Bands / Musicians
Live music can make such a difference at your wedding, whether that looks like a soloist playing at your ceremony, a string quartet for cocktail hour, or a full band livening up your dance floor. You might think about ways you can mix and match music...
Upbeat gipsy eclectic folk fun! Sustainability focused. Highly recommend!
Roma Ransom
A great solo sax player.
Downright Saxy
Great guitarist and vocalist. Covers and originals.
Scott Warren
A group of excellent harpists.
Victoria's School of Harp
An incredibly talented violinist.
Michelle Edwards Music
An excellent jazz band! We've swing danced to their music many times!
Swingin' Sweeney and the Moldy Figs
A very energetic and upbeat one-man-band!
Ryan Flores Music
Have a custom wedding song created just for you!
Don Osborne Music
A great wedding band with a large selection of vocalists and musians - you can piece together whatever size of band and instruments you're looking for.
Diamond Empire Band
A seven-piece Urban Soul/ Funk band
Little Moses Jones
An excellent flute quartet, perfect for some relaxing Shire-vibes.
Skylark Flute Quartet
Catering
Be sure to check your venue's requirements for a caterer. They're often the ones in charge of set up and tear down. I recommend reaching out to a few you're interested in and requesting quotes, and then scheduling tastings with your top couple of pic...
Springs-based. Their food is all locally sourced. Of the many meals we've eaten from them, we've never had one we didn't like. They provide reliably excellent food and service. Compostable palmware plates are included in their pricing, and they are a...
The Picnic Basket Family of Companies
Authentic Italian cuisine with lots of delicious options to choose from. They can create the perfect menu for your dream day. Appetizers to Desserts, Plates and Lines…They have everything you need to create a beautiful event!
Andiamo Catering - Paravicini's Italian Bistro
High quality and professional Denver-based catering company.
Rocky Mountain Catering
Denver-based. Founded on sustainability - they offer local & ethically sourced farm-to-table food, compost and recycling, and they give back by helping to feed those in need.
Relish Catering & Events
Denver-based. Founded by a sustainability expert, and deeply rooted in giving back to nonprofits, reducing waste, ethically sourcing their foods, and committing to sustainability in every way possible.
Serendipity Catering
Springs-based. A well-loved local BBQ joint that offers full service catering. They provide consistently delicious food and top-quality service.
Bird Dog BBQ: Colorado Springs Best BBQ Since 2004
Springs-based. They use the highest quality organic, local, sustainably sourced ingredients. One of the most high-quality, eco-friendly catering options in town. If incredibly delicious food is your top priority, these are your people. $$$
Mangia And Enjoy!
Springs-based. Great quality food and service.
Garden of the Gods Gourmet
Longmont-based. Top quality farm-to-table. Very sustainability focused. Local sourcing, compost on site. Every menu is custom-designed to the couple's taste pallete. $$$
GB Culinary
Aspen - based. Everything is made from scratch, locally and sustainably sourced. They're able to donate leftover food to a local program, and offer compost and recycling.
Field 2 Fork Kitchen | Aspen Farm to Table Catering
Boulder-based. Organic caterer offering Colorado sourced food and specializing in delicious vegan, vegetarian, gluten and dairy free dishes.
Organic Roots Catering
Food Trucks
Pueblo-based. A very fun, friendly, delicious pizza truck.
SToKD Pizza
Denver-based. Pizza truck with high quality ingredients. Compost and recycling is included.
Mountain Crust - Catering Denver
Denver-based. Vegan food truck.
Vegan Van
Fort Collins-based. They use eco-friendly items. Food is locally sourced and made from scratch.
The Goodness Truck
Springs-based Mexican food truck. The best vegan tacos I've ever had.
Huevones
Dessert
Springs-based. Our go-to bake shop. Their cakes and dessert bars never disappoint! They have vegan options. They donate leftover baked goods to a local nonprofit and donate 40-50 gift certificates to local charities annually. Ask for a 5% Dream Catch...
The Sugarplum Cake Shoppe
Springs-based. All vegan baked goods with GF options. Sustainably-sourced ingredients. They donate a percentage to local nonprofits.
Runaway Bakeshop
Springs-based. Gorgeous and delicious cakes.
Cakes, Elevated
Springs-based. Specializing in exquisite cake design.
Bella Cakes By Thena
Springs-based. High quality locally made chocolates and candies. Great as favors or little gifts for each place setting!
Bonbon Bombardier
Springs-based. Delicious macarons that are truly a work of art.
Minnie's Macarons
Springs-based. Delicious boozy donuts!
Happy Hour Donuts
Denver-based. Zero waste, organic ice cream truck using only compostable goods. Dairy free options.
Em's Ice Cream
Drinks
Bartending service - you buy the alcohol (which they will help you with) and they provide the bartending. Lower price than an all-inclusive company. We've worked with them dozens of times and never had a bad experience- they're very friendly, profess...
First Class Libations
Full service - They will provide both the alcohol and the bartending service. We've worked with them many times and never had a bad experience. They're very professional. Higher price and greater convenience than purchasing your own alcohol separatel...
Peak Beverage
A lovely little local mobile bar. You need to hire bartenders and purchase drinks separately. They frequently partner with First Class.
Sugar Moon Mobile Bar Co.
Another great option - a horse trailer bar that includes a bartender.
The Wandering Wagon
If you're looking for a coffee truck, look no further.
Sleepy Turtle Coffee Co
If you have never had your drinks delivered to you on a Burro, we cannot recommend this enough! While based in Denver, they will travel to make you event as unique as you are
Rocky Mountain Beverage Burro |
Florist
Springs-based. McKenna has been working with us to make sustainable wedding dreams come true for over 3 years! She only sources locally grown flowers, doesn't use anything bleached or dyed, arranges without foam or plastic, and makes sure the florals...
Faye Flower Studio
A Colorado Springs based florist who sources locally and has sustainable business practices.
Kind Floral
Very experienced, excellent quality, great customer service.
Amber Mustain Floral Design and Stylings
Silk flower rentals (lowest cost) based in Denver.
Flintwood Floral & Design
Wood flower arrangements based in Castle Rock
Perennial Posy
Denver-based. Locally sourced. Focused on giving back.
Project Floral
Lyons-based. Stunning florals sustainably arranged from flowers grown locally at Lyons Farmette.
Plume and Furrow
Want to save your bouquet? Visit this site for creative ways to save your bouquet including resin flowers, jewelery and even purses! Plus, get a free pair of earings with bouquet preservation artwork!
Home | Piccoli Pezzi
Rentals
Great place for tabletop rentals, tables and chairs. They're able to leave the plastic wrap off of their rental items if you specifically request it!
Colorado Party Rentals
Great place for tabletop rentals, tables and chairs.
Event Rents
Colorado Tents & Events
Pews, wooden aisle runners, and wood crosses.
Anna's Custom Pews
Unique, handmade tables from beetle-kill pine and beautiful white wooden chairs.
Trailhead Event
Denver-based. Great place for all things wedding decor.
Borrowing Bride
Denver-based. Place settings, decor, arches, lounge furniture, fire pits, tables and chairs.
Wallflower Rentals
Denver-based. Boho/eclectic style place settings, decor, lounge furniture, tables and chairs.
Hazel Grove Rentals and Design
Vintage table settings.
Pine Hollow Vintage Events
Denver-based. Lounge furniture, tables, chairs, bars.
Max and Livie
Rent your favorite yard games from a local vendor! Pick up on N. Academy/Maizeland Road
Front Range Yard Games
Officiant
Candace will help you craft a wedding ceremony that is meaningful and reflective of you and your relationship. She offers custom foraged herbal products harvested sustainably from the land surrounding your wedding site and drives a hybrid to all wedd...
Woods and the Wild
Clinton is always kind, professional, personable, and funny. Highly recommend!
Weddings With Clinton
Judith is focused on creating ceremonies that honor you as a couple and your cultural and religious backgrounds. She can play multiple different ceremonial instruments. Perfect for the non-traditional couple who wants a very intentional ceremony.
Judith Piazza
HMUA
(That's wedding-world slang for Hair & Makeup Artists!)
Skim our blogs → Sustainable Wedding Hair
Wedding Hair Inspiration
They use only vegan, cruelty-free, mineral based products. We've worked with them a ton and only had good experiences. They have a great in-salon experience in South Springs, or they can travel to you.
Blush Dry Bar Salon
We love this bright, joyful, inclusive salon. They offer hair and makeup services both in-salon and on-site. We definitely recommend connecting with Anna and Ashley!
Lady 280
Springs-based. A travelling hair and makeup artist. All her skincare and makeup packaging is recyclable. She limits single use products as much as possible. Her products are cruelty free, naturally derived, hypoallergenic and eco-friendly. She goes i...
Hair by Hannah Elizabeth
Denver-based travelling artists.
Beauty on Location Studio
Denver-based travelling artists.
Rollers & Rouge
A very upscale, professional hair stylist. If fabulous hair is a priority for you, she's your gal.
Hair by Giselle
Springs-based travelling artist.
Styles by Katlyn
Look no further for a Henna Artist based in Colorado Springs! Starting at $250, Aatika is an experienced Certified Natural Henna Artist (ICHNA) and can add something special to your already special day.
Lavender Henna - Henna Artist Colorado Springs - CO
100% Vegan, 100% Plant-Based and 100% Wind-Powered! Text 719-632-7774 for affordable and planet-friendly hair and makeup for your special day (or any day!)
Montagesalon
Specializing in wedding hair & make-up, The Day team can come to you for onsite beauty or can host your bridal party in their one-of-a-kind studio.
The Day
Bridal Boutique
Erika sources the highest quality dresses with a boho/off-beat vibe. She personally knows all of the makers and designers by name and has ethical sourcing. She also donates a monthly scholarship to female entrepreneurs!
Soiree Bridal Boutique
Extremely affordable consignment wedding dresses.
Springs Bridal and Ballroom
They donate a percentage of many of their dress purchases to fight human trafficking. They have an excellent in-store experience and a very large variety of dresses to choose from.
Something New Boutique
In addtion to being focused around inclisivity, a&be also founded Babes on a Mission, an initiative to make a positive impact in the lives of women in the community by donating a portion of every sale to women-focused organizations.
a&bé Bridal Shop Denver
Suits
Seriously, please DO NOT go to Men's Wearhouse. We've had too many bad experiences with them to count. You've been warned.
LGBTQ Suits Guide // Summer Wedding Suits Guide
Colorado Springs based. Second-hand men's suit company that donates suits to homeless men to help them acquire jobs! An excellent option if you don't need multiple matching suits. James will help you find a suit that fits you perfectly and get it tai...
Mens Xchange
Colorado Springs based. Inherent Clothier donates a portion of profits to Inherent Foundation, their sister non-profit that is focused on men's mental health. They have very high quality custom suits available for purchase starting at $1000. I highly...
Inherent Clothier
Custom made suits available for purchase online. Sartoro uses biodegradable packaging and mostly natural fabrics. They pay their staff and tailors fair wages and guarantee safe working conditions. They compensate local tailors for alterations rather ...
Sartoro Suits
Online suit rentals. Use the link provided here for a discount of up to $200 off the groom's suit! (Discount applied automatically when renting at least 6 suits at a minimum of $175 each) Smaller wedding party? Email [email protected] for $20 off!
The Black Tux
Affordable online suits for purchase. Use discount code "DREAMCATCHER" for 10% off!
The Suit Shop
Custom ties made by resettled refugees. Denver-based.
Knotty Tie Co.
Seamstress
A very experienced seamstress who works out of her home in North Colorado Springs. Good quality and affordable alterations.
Melo Designs
Jewelry
Check out our blog post to learn more about wedding rings and sustainability! dreamcatcherwed.com/post/wedding-rings-sustainability
Denver-based. Unique, ethically hand-crafted local jewelry.
Laurel & Co.
Arvada-based. Ethically & sustainably sourced metals and stones. 5% of profits are donated.
Balefire Goods
Online shop for wood rings
Touch Wood Rings
Custom made wood wedding rings. Online shop for wood rings with recycled metals.
Naturaleza Organic Jewelry
Online shop for vintage rings
Trumpet & Horn
Online shop for ethically mined and sustainably created rings.
Custom Jewelry | Wedding Rings
Custom Jewelry | Wedding Rings
Bario Neal
Online shop for conflict-free recycled metal and lab-grown diamond rings.
Brilliant Earth
Online shop offering lab-grown diamond and recycled metal rings. They are B Corp certified and donate 10% to charity.
MiaDonna
A women-run business that makes rings from 95% recycled gold. All diamonds and golds are ethically-sourced, recycled or lab-made. 1% of all sales are donated to a local charity, over $1,000,000 has been donated so far!
Mens & Unisex - Wedding Bands - Wedding & Engagement
Mens & Unisex - Wedding Bands - Wedding & Engagement
Catbird
All rings are made from recycled materials and lab-grown diamonds. This carbon-neutral company makes made-to-order rings that come with a lifetime of free resizing.
HOLDEN
Radically Wearable Fine Jewelry. Size inclusive and queer owned jewelry made from 100% certified recycled gold, diamonds and ethically sourced opal. Plus sized jewelry available!
Automic Gold
Diamonds Made from Air. This company turns carbon dioxide from the air and grows its own diamonds creating a carbon-negative impact in the atmosphere!
Aether
First carbon-neutral men's brand! This company is family owned, uses recycled materials and trees and planted with each purchase.
RING BEAR
Invitations
All invitations are printed on recycled paper and each order plants a tree!
Use the following codes for 40% off on Save the Dates and Invitiations.
Wedding Invitations Code: WDPFWI
Save the Dates Code: WDPFSTD
Use the following codes for 40% off on Save the Dates and Invitiations.
Wedding Invitations Code: WDPFWI
Save the Dates Code: WDPFSTD
Paper Culture
They have recycled paper options. Invitations are designed by independent artists. Use code WEDPLDREAMCATCHER for 35% off save the dates and 25% off all other wedding products.
Minted
As eco-friendly as it comes. Great option if you're designing your own stationary and just need to get them printed.
Greener Printer
A local invitation designer.
Beautifully Noted
Postable
A local invitation designer.
Taryn Eklund Ink
Art
Jaime offers beautiful custom lettering and art for wedding signs, invitations, place cards, and more.
Monarch Creation Co
Custom signs. Rebecca uses second hand material and repurposes items whenever possible, as well as using refillable paint pens.
vegagenesis designs
Aatika is a great local artist who specializes in henna, whether for just the bride, the entire bridal party, or a fun bachelorette party activity. She also offers live painting at your event!
Lavender Henna - Henna Artist Colorado Springs - CO
Our very own lead planner Danielle creates gorgeous and creative custom signage, perfectly matched to your event design.
April Fools in Love
All-in-One
These companies offer packages that include photo, video, DJ, photo booth, and more. You can save money by pairing multiple services together.
Ask for a Dream Catcher discount.
MC Events Co.
Ask for a Dream Catcher discount.
Weddings By Carue Photo + Video
Complete Weddings + Events - COS
Transport
Just take our word for it and call Kye with Engaged Sourcing before you do anything else. He will handle all of your room block and shuttle service needs at no cost to you!
Denver based. Kye will manage transportation sourcing, hotel sourcing and room block management at no cost to you. We highly recommend working with him!
Engaged Sourcing
A Ride In Luxury, Inc
Swoop
Local Motive Events
Bus.com
Accommodations
Just take our word for it and call Kye with Engaged Sourcing before you do anything else. He will handle all of your room block and shuttle service needs at no cost to you!
Denver based. Kye will manage transportation sourcing, hotel sourcing and room block management at no cost to you. We highly recommend working with him!
Engaged Sourcing
SCP is a wonderfully unique hotel whose mission and values align with ours beautifully. They used sustainable and upcycled materials in the renovation of their venue, they plant a tree with every room booked, and they have a local goods market within...
SCP Hotel Colorado Springs
An eclectic boutique hotel in downtown C Springs. They partner with local vendors for their food and beverage. They have a great bar/cafe with regular live music and other community events. 1% is donated to local non-profits. *Dream Catcher Discount!...
Kinship Landing
Partners exclusively with eco-certified hotels around the world and will even plant a tree for every reservation booked through them!
EcoHotels.com | We Plant a Tree For Every Hotel Booking
Find local (or not) camping spots, outdoor activities and book your reservations all in one place! Plan a staycation or experience something new Mother Nature has to offer
Recreation.gov - Camping, Cabins, RVs, Permits, Passes & More
Insurance
We can't stress enough how important wedding insurance is! For around $100, you can insure your whole event and have the peace of mind of knowing that you're covered if your venue shuts down, a vendor doesn't show, or the property gets damaged. If yo...
The Event Helper
Wedding Insurance: Quote, Buy, Print 24/7 :: Wedsure®
Dance
Want a choreographed first dance? Want your wedding party to flash mob your reception? Want someone to give a swing dance lesson at your wedding? Dance Wonderland does it all.
A downtown Springs-based studio that offers private or group lessons of all types - ballroom, salsa, swing, and more. Tell them Marea sent you!
Dance Wonderland
Travel Planner
Save yourself so much time and hassle and let a travel planner plan your trip for you! These services are typically free or a very low price, as they get paid on commission from the hotels and travel services they book for you.
Globe Treks Consulting
Photo Booth
Many DJs and Photographers offer photo booth packages, so we always recommend checking with them first so you don't have to hire one more vendor!
2 hr. Photo Booth Rental - $500
3 hr. Photo Booth Rental - $650
4 hr. Photo Booth Rental - $800 EVERY PACKAGE INCLUDES: CHOICE OF BACKDROP FUN PROPS UNLIMITED PHOTO SESSIONS CHOICE OF PRINT TEMPLATE UNLIMITED INSTANT PRINTS HASHTAG PRINTING** A HELPFUL ATTENDANT FULL SET UP & CLEAN UP FREE DELIVERY (less than...
3 hr. Photo Booth Rental - $650
4 hr. Photo Booth Rental - $800 EVERY PACKAGE INCLUDES: CHOICE OF BACKDROP FUN PROPS UNLIMITED PHOTO SESSIONS CHOICE OF PRINT TEMPLATE UNLIMITED INSTANT PRINTS HASHTAG PRINTING** A HELPFUL ATTENDANT FULL SET UP & CLEAN UP FREE DELIVERY (less than...
Monkey Photo Booth
A lovely little photo booth inside a trailer!
The Lavish Lens
Other
The Intuitive Wedding Doula offers one of a kind spiritual and emotional support for brides in their wedding planning journey. Kate offers group sessions, one-on-one reiki, wedding day support and more, all with the goal of helping you clear your ene...
Intuitive Wedding Doula
Registry & Gifts
I recommend starting with one of the first three registry options - With Joy, Zola, or SoKind. They'll all let you add items from around the web, so you can search the other sites listed and add those items to your primary registry site.
A great resource for creating a free wedding website, free registry, and free e-vites!
Joy - Wedding Planning, Redesigned
A great resource for creating a free wedding website and registry, with items sourced from around the internet.
Zola
SoKind is a platform that makes it easy to give and receive homemade gifts, charitable donations, secondhand goods, experiences and presents of time and skill. Here's to more fun and less stuff.
SoKind Registry - More fun, less stuff!
“We’re a global maker-to-market movement that addresses economic injustice. Because every handcrafted object has a life of meaning behind it. We’re a way for you to shop with intention for ethically-sourced handcrafted wares - and to share in the joy...
Ten Thousand Villages
“Whether hand crafted by a local artisan, thoughtfully designed with our planet in mind, or built on top of a mission of giving back, we have done the legwork so that each purchase made on your registry can be just a little bit better.”
The Better Registry
Great Amazon alternative for all kinds of eco-friendly products.
EarthHero