December 19, 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, I have spent a lot of time reflecting on all of the weddings from the season. Of course, with weddings, come vendors! I’d love to spend some time sharing about just a few of the Durango vendors that I worked with this 2023 season!
So if you’re wedding planning for the 2024 season and needing some guidance with vendors, this is the blog for you!
Florist: Mountain Belle Flower Farm
If you follow me, you know I love Mountain Belle. I have prettttyyyy high standards for floral arrangements as my mom is actually a florist and Mountain Belle never disappoints!
I love how each arrangement of theirs is personalized for that particular wedding, yet also consistent with the rest of their work.
Mountain Belle grows their flowers locally and have a ton of knowledge on what blooms will do best with Durango’s cool, high-elevation climate!
I am always so excited when I see that one of my couples is working with Mountain Belle, because it means I get to take pictures of some of the prettiest arrangements!
Wedding Coordinators: Durango Event Planners
Next up on our list of Durango vendors is Durango Event Planners! This crew always impresses me.
They work tirelessly to make sure your wedding day is perfect. I know I have bragged on their tablescapes before, but I just cannot stop. Look at them!
Durango Event Planners are detail-oriented and take care of everything behind the scenes so that you can simply enjoy your day!
I also had the pleasure of working with Katerina as a wedding coordinator this Fall! It was so fun watching her and her team make the couple’s dreams become a reality!
I had to get a shot of Katerina pinning the boutonniere on the groom, because it captured her personality and love for her job so well! Servant-hearted and ready to step in wherever she was needed.
Venues: River Bend Ranch
It wouldn’t be a Durango Vendor list without some venues! I got to shoot this October wedding at the beautiful River Bend Ranch.
I have to start with my absolute favorite thing about this venue. The Durango train passes literally right by it! It’s no secret that I love the Durango train. It is such a cool experience to be at a wedding and then just turn around to see the beautiful steam engine passing by!
River Bend also has a perfect indoor space for receptions. It is both warm and spacious.
I love the way the party inside lights up the night!
Another Durango venue that for sure deserves a shout-out is Irma J Ranch! Irma J Ranch is a super unique venue about 30 minutes from downtown Durango.
It has a beautiful outdoor ceremony space where the mountains make the perfect backdrop. Not to mention, the barn makes for an EPIC bouquet toss.
And finally, on my list of some favorite Durango vendors is none other than the Black Diamond Lodge! I love how easy it is to find pretty little corners in this venue. Especially corners to hang the dress!
Their outdoor ceremony spot will make you swoon!
The Black Diamond Lodge’s reception space also has gorgeous views of the Durango mountains.
It’s just basically an all-around beautiful place.
And there you have it! My list of some of my favorite Durango vendors from the 2023 season! I am so thankful for every vendor I get to work with and I can’t wait to meet all of the vendors that the 2024 wedding season has in store!
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