Meshach + Warren’s Awe-Inspiring Dunton Hot Springs Wedding

There are some couples, some weddings, where the work isn’t work and by the time you get to the ceremony you feel as though you are watching two old, dear friends marry. Couples who make you want to go above and beyond every single minute, who are a complete joy to work with – grateful and trusting the entire way. Meshach and Warren put their wedding in our hands and we couldn’t be more honored and privileged to have met them and the opportunity to be with them this past weekend.

Meshach and Warren reached out to us in November of last year with the idea to plan a late winter wedding in March in the mountains of Colorado. Working quickly in four short months we planned their wedding start to finish; from recommending them to Dunton Hot Springs and all their incredible vendors, we were able to plan every last detail of their wedding weekend. We are still floating on a cloud with just how perfect the weekend turned out! The attention to detail from the Dunton staff, the incredible food, our dream team of vendors, the ambiance, the weather that was timed so perfectly… all of our hard work came together so seamlessly and with such ease. It’s weekends like this that make us so much more grateful and honored to do what we do. 

Read more about this incredible wedding and all the vendors involved on our original wedding weekend recap we shared right after the wedding.

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:: Vendor Love ::

Planning + Design: Calluna Events | Photography: James Christianson Photography and Otto Schulze Photography | Floral Design: Plum Sage Flowers | Venue: Dunton Hot Springs | Chargers, flatware, glasses, plates: House of Yonder | Chairs: Premier Special Events | Paper Goods + Welcome Bags: Lana’s Shop | DJ: Ryan Smith | Ring Boxes: The Mrs. Box | Silk Ribbon + Runner: Tono & Co| Videographer: Adam Fusion | Hair Stylist: Kelby + Ever from Matthew Morris Salon | Shawls & blankets: Splendor for your Guests | Cake Pops: Popsux by Samara

Meshach and Warren’s magical Dunton Hot Springs wedding

There are some couples, some weddings, where the work isn’t work and by the time you get to the ceremony you feel as though you are watching two old, dear friends marry. Couples who make you want to go above and beyond every single minute, who are a complete joy to work with – grateful and trusting the entire way. Meshach and Warren put their wedding in our hands and we couldn’t be more honored and privileged to have met them and the opportunity to be with them this past weekend.

Meshach and Warren reached out to us in November of last year with the idea to plan a late winter wedding in March in the mountains of Colorado. Working quickly in four short months we planned their wedding start to finish; from recommending them to Dunton Hot Springs and all their incredible vendors, we were able to plan every last detail of their wedding weekend. We are still floating on a cloud with just how perfect the weekend turned out! The attention to detail from the Dunton staff, the incredible food, our dream team of vendors, the ambiance, the weather that was timed so perfectly… all of our hard work came together so seamlessly and with such ease. It’s weekends like this that make us so much more grateful and honored to do what we do. 

The Dunton Hot Springs staff was so lovely and incredible to work with and produced incredible meal after incredible meal all weekend! They helped with all the tiny details to make sure nothing was overlooked leading up to and on the wedding weekend. Their designation in 2016 on the Gold List in Conde Nast Traveler Magazine is well deserved. 

If you haven’t noticed we adore James Christianson and Otto Schulze, two of the industry’s best photographers and an absolute wonder to work with.  They make us good and we cannot wait to see their professional images from the weekend! Adam from Adam Fusion films and his partner Mike were on board with cinematography and even brought a drone to capture some stunning aeriel footage! If you haven’t seen the sneak peek it’s dreamy!

Lana from Lanas Shop was a wonder to work with as always! She set the tone of the wedding with her hand design and custom illustrations that are beyond beautiful. The oh-so-talented Lana designed the welcome bags with a custom painting of the wedding chapel, the weekend schedule, menus, place cards and programs everything was just so perfect! 

Plum Sage Flowers took our vision for the flowers and design and embraced it fully!  The florals, texture and colors were everything we imagined and more and Meshach nearly cried when she walked into the room. She was blown away with how beautiful the room looked and said it was much more than she imagined! We designed the tables with china, flatware, chargers, glassware from Yonder. We ordered custom, hand dyed silk runners and napkins from Tono & Co, a brand new company and rented wood cross back chairs from Premier Event Rentals. Mallory and Liz, we are indebted to you for all your assistance this weekend!

Ever and Kelby from Matthew Morris Salon made Meshach and all the ladies (and Warren) look so beautiful this weekend and were a joy to work with and get to know. 

We brought in DJ Ryan from Telluride who provided the most magical ceremony music and then kept guests entertained the entire evening with his incredibly curated music.

We are grateful to each and every one of you for such an incredible weekend and for making the day exactly what they had envisioned and more! Meshach and Warren were thrilled! Congratulations and best wishes you two! We love you!! xx

:: Vendor Love ::

Planning + Design: Calluna Events | Photography: James Christianson Photography and Otto Schulze Photography | Floral Design: Plum Sage Flowers | Venue: Dunton Hot Springs | Chargers, flatware, glasses, plates: House of Yonder | Chairs: Premier Special Events | Paper Goods + Welcome Bags: Lana’s Shop | DJ: Ryan Smith | Ring Boxes: The Mrs. Box | Silk Ribbon + Runner: Tono & Co | Videographer: Adam Fusion | Hair Stylist: Kelby + Ever from Matthew Morris Salon | Shawls & blankets: Splendor for your Guests

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Top Colorado Wedding Venues for 2015 :: Part two

We’re continuing our top Colorado wedding venue list – there are so many venues we adore one blog won’t do it justice! Check out Part One and enjoy the beauty our state has to offer!

Dunton Hot Springs – Their quintessential website description sums up the mountain resort experience:  ‘This perfectly restored ghost town thrives on contradictions; hand- hewn log cabins exquisitely furnished, a life-worn saloon serving food of startling quality, lung torturing trails followed by pampering massages, sensuous hot springs beneath shimmering snow banks’ . We are swooning. A few years back our good friend Keira was married here and it was just as magical as it sounds. We are dying to bring a wedding back here in 2015 or future seasons.
Explore More: Facebook | Website | Photos courtesy of Dunton Hot Springs webpage
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Brush Creek Ranch – This venue is on our wedding planner wish list! Although we haven’t done a wedding here yet, we are eagerly awaiting the day one of our couples chooses this luxury property in Southern Wyoming to exchange vows. Recently voted by Brides Magazine in the top wedding venues of 2015, this rustic resort (with all the modern fixings) is without fail one of the most beautiful places we have ever seen.
Explore More: Facebook | Website | Photos courtesy of Brush Creek Ranch webpage
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Aspen Mountain Club at the Little Nell – Wedding planner wish list #2! We think so fondly of Aspen weddings and have always loved going up there. This past year we had the great pleasure of planning a rehearsal dinner at the Aspen Mountain Club and absolutely fell in Love with this venue atop Aspen Mountain. It was so beautiful and we are dying to do a wedding ceremony here followed by a reception at either the AMC or the Sundeck.
Explore More: Facebook | Website | Photos by Robin Proctor, resident Aspen Photographer

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Game Creek Club – Another top of the mountain, this Vail icon is in a league of its own. Guests travel up the Vail Gondola and are treated to panoramic views from the wedding deck and then continue back through the mountain to the Game Creek Club in the majestic Gore range. Incredible food and beverage options as well as overall experience. There is something so intimate and special about being at the tip top of the Rocky Mountains, and it makes us fall in love with this state all over again.
Explore More: Facebook | Website | Photos by ELC Photography
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Beano’s Cabin, Allie’s Cabin, Saddle Ridge – These three venues are all part of Beaver Creek Resorts; some of our favorite spots to work in all of Colorado. Superior staff and incredible food are paramount at these venues. For our clients wanting the top notch Colorado mountain experience these are some of the best in the state. Equally stunning in the interior as the beautiful outdoors, we are hopelessly in love with Beaver Creek. See two 2014 Calluna couples at these properties: Jennifer + Bob at Beano’s Cabin and Evan + Chris at SaddleRidge.
Explore More: Facebook | Website | Photos by Frances Photography (Saddle Ridge) + Ashley Sawtelle (Beano’s Cabin)
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Four Seasons Denver & Vail – This classic option will always on our list because of the outstanding quality of the venue and national recognized hospitality. The Four Seasons staff lives, breaths, and eats excellence and provides an unmatched experience. So much so, we wish more of our clients would choose the Four Seasons property for their tasteful affair. We were fortunate to work with FS Denver this past summer for Lesley + JD’s wedding and the FS Vail for a client’s booking. Food, ambiance, impeccable service, high class rooms….what more would you want?!
 Explore More: Facebook | Website | Photos by Preston Utley
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 xx, Calluna Events
Featured Image by Robin Proctor

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