We absolutely love living and working in Colorado, we are surrounded by tremendous natural beauty, amazing event venues and fabulous creative partners. Each year, we make a list of venues and new places that we are just dying to work at, and make it a goal to plan and be a part of special weddings and events at a few new spots. So tonight..we are sharing with you our 2017 list of dream venues! Don’t forget it is never too late to book your special event with us! To contact us about your upcoming wedding or event click here!
Enjoy! Xo, Calluna
Heather Dwight (Owner, Principal Curator & Stylist)
My Top Three :: Piney River Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY, Dunton Hot Springs (we can’t get enough!)
Photo Credit : James & Schulze
Photo via Four Seasons Hotel Jackson Hole
Kaylee Maresh (Lead Curator & Stylist)
My Top Three :: Amangiri, Montage Deer Valley, The Vail Collective Retreat
Venue Love :: Amangiri, Montage Deer Valley, The Vail Collective, Piney River Ranch, Dunton Hot Springs
Featured Image :: The Amangiri
We’re so excited to show you these amazing photos from Rebecca and Ethan’s wedding, captured by the incredibly talented Dana Romanoff Photography! The wedding took place at C Lazy U Ranch in Granby, CO and we loved every single bit of it! It was a fun and heartfelt weekend that was certainly one to remember!
Ceremony + Reception Venue: C Lazy U Ranch | Donuts: Safeway | Floral: J Gilbert. Studios | Ceremony + Cocktail + Reception Musicians: The Radio | Photographer: Dana Romanoff | Photo Booth: The Traveling Photo Booth | Videographer: LockerPartners | Rentals: Colorado Tents & Events + Yonder House | Bar Signs + Escort Cards + Seating Chart: Sweet Zion Paperie | | Hair Stylist: Heather Van with The Parlour | Make Up Artist: Alchemy Face Bar | Comic Program: SuperMercado Comics | Restrooms: Liberty Portables
We’re so happy to show you these gorgeous photos from Steve & Elise’s wedding, captured by the incredibly talented Julie Harris. The wedding for this incredibly amazing couple took place at the St Julien in downtown Boulder and we adored every minute of it. Enjoy a few of these gorgeous images from their day! xx Calluna
VENDOR LOVE
Venue: St Julien | Photography: Julie Harris Photography | Catering: St Julien | Floral, decor, and chargers: Yonder Floral & Decor House | Ceremony + Reception Musicians: The Radio Band | Rentals: Event Rents | Hair Stylist: Andy with Side Door Salon | Makeup: Alchemy Face Bar | Photo Booth: Jill Houser | Draping & Lighting: LMD Productions
We admit, we are going to miss summer… but these slightly cooler temperatures have us ready to start sipping on warm apple cider and embracing the beautiful season of Fall. While it’s easy to stay cozy inside during the cooler months, we have some absolutely great date ideas to keep things exciting with your boyfriend, girlfriend, fiancee or hubby!
Enjoy! Xo, Calluna
Everybody knows that fall is the season full of delicious food and tasty flavors. From homemade pies to fabulous fall cocktails, the opportunities for a scrumptious fall feast are endless. Try a cooking class for an action packed date night, not only will you gain some culinary skills but you and your date will have a great time in the kitchen. For our Colorado locals check out some of the fabulous classes offered by The Lyons Farmette, Sur La Table and Cook Street like “Quick Pickling,” “Fabulous Fall soups,” and “American pies.”
Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Lyons Farmette (upper) || Manzanita Photography (lower)
Summer picnics seem to get all of the attention, but we believe that nothing says Fall like a cozy picnic stocked with delicious cheeses and a good bottle of wine. Embrace fall rustic décor, and set up your picnic with mason jars, warm plaid blankets and classic picnic baskets. Want to make your picnic effortless? Check out Cured’s amazing options for picnic baskets…all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy!
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Cured (upper) || Pete Krumhardt via Midwest Living
Enjoy a night out on the town with your date and check out some of the fantastic shows coming to Colorado this fall! The Ellie Caukins Opera House will be putting on Swan Lake beginning the first week of October, and we think the ballet will make for an incredibly romantic fall date night! Not a ballet-loving sort of couple? Check out some of the hilarious comedy shows the Dairy Center for the Arts will be putting on in Boulder. For more information on events in Denver and Boulder click here & here!
Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Colorado Ballet
Fall in Colorado means some seriously gorgeous shades of yellows, oranges and reds occupying the trees, and there is no excuse to not get outside and see the beauty! So lace up your hiking boots, put on some layers and make a fabulous Fall hike the perfect date. The West Maroon Trail, The Booth Creek Trail and the Staunton Ranch Trail are perfect for a healthy fall date.
Photo Credit: Jason J. Hatfield via 5280 Magazine
Featured Photo: Manzanita Photography
Another fabulous summer is coming to an end, and though we will miss the warm summer evenings and afternoon barbecues, we are welcoming fall with open arms. But before we say hello to a new season, we want to make sure we celebrate Labor Day to the fullest and send off summer with a bang! We have created a Calluna guide to the best Labor Day events happening this upcoming week, along with some tips and inspiration for hosting your own Labor Day bash.
Enjoy! Xo Calluna
Labor Day in the City: Denver is offering some fabulous events for Labor Day weekend. Whether you are looking for some fun activities to do with the kids or a special date night with the hubby, Denver has it all.
A Taste of Colorado (September 2nd-5th): “More than 50 of Coloradoans’ favorite restaurants and food establishments will gather at the Festival, featuring small portions to full meals.” Not only will A Taste of Colorado be selling tasty dishes from all around Colorado, but arts & crafts, festival rides and live music will be great options for the whole family! For more info on the festival click here!
Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks (September 2nd-4th): There is no better way to celebrate labor day than with a classic American pastime. Enjoy a Rockies baseball game at the gorgeous Coors Field, with friends, family or for date night. Not only will you get to enjoy a game during the last weeks of summer but you’ll be seconds away from all of the fabulous restaurants and bars of downtown Denver! Get tickets here!
Labor Day in the Mountains: Looking to escape for the holiday weekend? There is absolutely no better place to spend a holiday than the beautiful Colorado mountains.
Gourmet on the Gore (September 2nd-5th): “This unique culinary festival offers an open-air tasting with world-class wine, beer and spirits paired with culinary delights from Vail’s top restaurants. Gourmet on Gore offers free admission and a variety of additional pairing events including a Tasting Tour benefitting Vail Veterans Program to kick things off on Friday, September 2. New this year, world-renowned artist Anton Arkhipov created the featured art, seen here, that reflects the inviting atmosphere of Gourmet on Gore and Vail, Colorado” Find more information here!
Annual Arts & Crafts Show (September 3rd-5th Estes Park): “From September 3-5, The Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show will fill Bond Park and the adjacent downtown area with over 100 booths featuring a variety of hand-crafted goods. The Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary hosts this free unique shopping event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday. Available handmade goods for sale include paintings and drawings, jewelry, metal work, clothing and tapestry bags, gourmet pantry items, home décor, wood carvings, doll clothes and toys, pottery, glass and more.” For more information click here!
Wild West Air Fest (September 3rd-4th Steamboat Springs): “Labor Day Weekend in Steamboat Springs, Colorado is packed with entertainment for the whole family. The Wild West Air Fest features nationally renowned performers providing edge of your seat excitement as they perform thrilling aerobatics and formation flying. Don’t miss the nonstop, action-packed performances in the extended air show this year.” For information click here!
Hosting a Labor Day Celebration: Hosting a Labor Day celebration is always a blast, but we’ve got a few tips for you to take your bash from blah to fabulous. In the last weeks of summer you want to highlight the best summer dishes and drinks and treat your guests to one last hoorah!
The Drinks: We have absolutely adored some of the drinks recipes we saw this summer, and Labor Day is the perfect occasion to show those tasty cocktails off. Try this delicious Frozen Rose Cocktail from Bon Appetit or this thirst quenching Strawberry & Peach Sangria from “Whats Gabby Cooking”… for the full recipe click here!
The Sweets: Here at Calluna we all most definitely have a sweet tooth, so we are especially excited about Labor Day treats! We absolutely adore the idea of doing a gourmet ice cream bar with all of the fabulous fixings. Your guests will appreciate the tasty options and get to feel like kids again. Want to show off your baking skills? Try a unique dessert like this Blueberry cheesecake galette, for a twist on a classic recipe. This sweet treat is tasty but also patriotic in its colors, a perfect dessert for Labor Day! For the full recipe click here!
Featured Image: Stephen Lewis via Bon Appetit Magazine
We love our job for many reasons, but to work with an incredible couple tops that list. Elise and Steve were one of the most down to earth, genuine, good-hearted people that we’ve had the pleasure of working with and we were so happy to be a part of their day!
The ceremony took place on the lawn at the St Julien. As always, the St Julien was on point. Their customer service is always delightful and we were so grateful for them. Elise and Steve were surrounded by loved ones as they said their vows in front of large barrels topped with beautiful florals from Yonder. After the ceremony, guests were treated to a cocktail hour with passed appetizers and drinks. Guests then made their way to inside to the ballroom for the reception.
The ballroom was stunning! Yonder brought in their wooden chargers that looked amazing with the golden flatware. Sprigs of greenery garnished each plate, while the floral arrangements were placed in the center of each guest’s table. The head table had a long, beautiful garland on top of burlap runners. Elise & Steve sat at a gorgeous cream colored love seat that complimented their large head table perfectly!
The Radio Band was incredible, and had the guests on their feet immediately! It was a perfect celebration for such a wonderful couple! We simply cannot wait to see all the amazing images captured by Julie Harris, but until then, check out some of the images we snapped with our iPhones!
Venue: St Julien | Photography: Julie Harris Photography | Catering: St Julien | Floral, decor, and chargers: Yonder Floral & Decor House | Ceremony + Reception Musicians: The Radio Band | Rentals: Event Rents | Hair Stylist: Andy with Side Door Salon | Makeup: Alchemy Face Bar | Photo Booth: Jill Houser | Draping & Lighting: LMD Productions
Mothers Day is the perfect opportunity to show your mother (or mother figure – shoutout to the aunts, family friends, and grandmas out there!) to show them you love and appreciate them. While we know your mom will probably love anything you get her, we have come up with some great ways for you and your mama to bond. Whether your mom loves to relax at the spa getting pampered or spend her days exploring nature, we have some great ways for you and your mom to spend a fabulous day together in our beautiful state of Colorado!
Eat & Drink:
With CU graduation festivities occurring the same weekend, Boulder and the restaurant scene might feel a bit more crowded than usual. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t do something special with your mama. Everybody knows that good food and delicious drinks are key to an amazing time, so enjoy these ideas for an unforgettable meal with your mom on her special day!
Cured: Cured is a small local shop that specializes in delicious cheeses, meats, wine, spirits and unique grocery items. Taking a picnic to go is a great way to avoid the graduation crowds while also enjoying the beautiful outdoors. Cured offers a range of picnic options that include some delicious fresh cheeses, crackers and desserts. You, your mom and your taste buds will not be disappointed with these amazing baskets! Pick out your delicious basket here!
Photo Credit: Cured
Sur La Table and Food Lab:
Try one of the fabulous Mothers Day inspired cooking classes that Sur La Table and Food Lab are offering. Both classes will teach you how to create amazing flavors and you and your mom will bond over the delicious food. Sur La Table’s menu includes sweet French toast dippers and fresh smoothies while Food Lab will teach you how to create delicious avocado toast, drop biscuits and more!
Photo Credit: Food Lab Cooking School
Dushabne Teahouse & The St Julien Hotel
Theres no better way to celebrate mom than with teatime! Both Dushabne and the St Julien offer delicious and elegant tea services right in the heart of downtown Boulder. Dushabne’s tea time comes with tasty cocktails and lite fare while the St Julien creates fresh tea sandwiches made with local ingredients, so clink your tea glasses and enjoy the day!
Get Pampered: A spa day is always a good idea! Thankfully Boulder has some fabulous places for you and your mom to get pampered. Whether you want to do mani/pedis or a full day at the spa, you and your mom will be able to enjoy total relaxation.
Ten20: We absolutely adore the environment at Ten20 salon in Boulder. Not only will you get to enjoy high quality manicures and pedicures but you get to enjoy TV shows and movies on a flatscreen at the same time. And if that doesn’t sound amazing enough, complimentary m&m’s and refreshments come with your treatment!
Photo Credit: Ten20 | A Nail and Waxing Spa
St Julien Hotel & Spa: Looking for a full day at the spa with mom? The St Julien offers 10,000 feet in spa facilities with a gorgeous pool, steam and sauna. The spa menu includes a variety of treatments including rejuvenating facials and relaxing massages perfect for any day of pampering.
Photo Credit: St Julien Hotel & Spa
Alchemy Face Bar & MUD Facial Bar: Alchemy offers some amazing skin care services that will leave you and your mom feeling absolutely fabulous. Not looking for a facial? Have the ladies at Alchemy give you and your mama makeovers before you guys enjoy a nice dinner out! Want more info..? Check out our Vendor Spotlight on Alchemy here! MUD is also another great option for you to take your mom and treat her to some skin rejuvenation. Offering quick thirty minute facials, MUD has treatments ranging from the detox (to clear up that skin!) to the fresh facial which brightens the skin with kale and lemon! Check out our Vendor Spotlight on MUD here!
Photo Credit: Alchemy Face Bar
Get Active: Get outside and enjoy the beautiful scenery this mothers day! If you’re looking for a leisurely hike or a more intense sweat sesh, Colorado has options for everyone!
The MD5K: “This year, help Mom celebrate Mother’s Day her way at the 2016 Mother’s Day 5K & Brunch on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Denver’s City Park. With gourmet brunch from Goddess Catering including with every* entry, this year’s MD5K promises to be better than ever!” This run is a great way to bond with your mom while getting your workout on!
Yoga Class: Boulder is packed with some seriously amazing yoga studios, so taking a class with mom would be a great way option! Check out CorePower Yoga for relaxing and challenging class options, or Radiance Power Yoga for classes of all levels!
Hiking: Luckily the weather is supposed to warm up this week, so embrace the warm temps and get outside! Whether you’re looking to hike at some local trails in Chautauqua Park, or you want to venture out to Rocky Mountain National Park, these Colorado trails will not disappoint! The hikes at Chautauqua will provide some breathtaking views, and the hikes at Rocky Mountain national park range from waterfall hikes to summit hikes.
Photo Credit: Rocky Mountain National Park
Featured Photo: Laura Murray Photography
We are so excited to present to you a fabulous company that is bringing the world together through some seriously amazing rentals. Simply put, Rentivist is a unique and exciting company that is uniting a community of people who have stuff to rent, and people who want to rent stuff. Whether you are a wedding planner, a future bride, a photographer, stylist or anyone who wants to host a special event, Rentivist has everything you need from classy decor items, to linens & lighting!
Enjoy, xx!
Describe what you do!
“Rentivist connects the owners of stuff with those who are looking for things to rent for their events, weddings, photo shoots and more! We are a tool for finding rentals and catalouging and displaying rentable collections. My job is to make sure the site does that as well as possible, and that as many people as possible can find out about us.”
What makes you excited to go to work in the morning?
“I love building and creating and helping people. Its why I got into event design. Knowing we are building something that helps both renters and people with rentals to list its really fulfilling. It can be hard to find the perfect rentals. A lot of planners, individuals, florists, vintage rental companies struggle with how to showcase their rentals and, we help to make that easier. Its awesome to be able to do that.”
What makes Rentivist unique?
“We care about design and style, and focus on incorporating that into our brand everywhere we can.”
What would you tell your younger self?
“You are doing everything you’re supposed to be doing to become the you you’re going to love being!”
What are some items you have that are great for weddings/events?
“All of the items are awesome for wedding and events! A few of my favorites are listed here but there are so many awesome items to choose from I could go on and on!”
Bluebird Productions- Assorted Agates
Collected Rentals & Styling- Copper, geometric, taper candle holders
Unearthed Vintage-Palm Springs Lounge
Shelter Co- Armstrong Lounge Tent
What are you looking forward to for Rentivists future?
“We are looking forward to implementing our growth plan in the New Year to promote lister collections, partnering with fantastic, like-minded businesses, and growing the total number of items on our site by adding more listers! Its so exciting!”
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