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Recommended Vendors

Photographers

Local photographers familiar with mountain lighting and scenic locations

Janea Smith Photography

Janea Smith is a local Estes Park photographer who specializes in mountain weddings and elopements. Couples consistently praise her for knowing scenic locations around Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park and for helping guide couples through their wedding timeline and photo locations.  

Joe Pyle Photography

Joe Pyle and his team photograph many weddings and small celebrations in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Couples often mention how comfortable they felt during the wedding day and how the photographers captured both the scenery and emotional moments.  

Krush Photography

Krush Photography focuses on documentary-style wedding photography, capturing authentic moments rather than heavily posed images. The photographer has extensive experience with Estes Park venues and helps couples plan timelines and locations for mountain weddings.  

North Peak Studio Weddings

 David Hernandez is an Estes Park-based wedding photographer and videographer who focuses on cinematic storytelling and emotional moments during weddings and elopements in the Rocky Mountains.  


Wedding Officiants

Experienced officiants who specialize in intimate ceremonies and elopements.

Mary Mesropian

Custom Ceremonies

Reverend Scott Awbrey

Nondenominational Minister

Reverend Carolyn Carpenter

Of Sunflower weddings and elopements

Marry Me in Colorado

Estes Park elopement ceremonies

Rocky Mountain Wedding and Elopement Park

Micro-wedding officiant


Florists

Florists local to the Estes Park area with vast wedding floral experience

Fox Layne Flowers

Fox Layne Flowers is a local Estes Park florist known for creating fresh, beautifully designed floral arrangements for weddings and special events. Their team works closely with couples to design bouquets, ceremony florals, and reception pieces that complement the natural beauty of the Colorado mountains. 

The Enchanted Florist

A long-standing Estes Park flower shop specializing in custom wedding floral arrangements. The shop has won multiple local awards and creates floral designs tailored to each couple’s style and wedding theme. The owner has decades of floral design experience and works closely with couples to personalize their wedding flowers. 

Floral Design of Europe

A boutique florist offering European-style floral design for weddings and events. They create custom bouquets, ceremony installations, and reception flowers and are experienced working with Estes Park venues and mountain weddings. 


DJ's

Experienced officiants who specialize in intimate ceremonies and elopements.

DJ Samix

Samuel Monge is a local to Estes Park DJ with wedding and event experience. He uses high quality JBL and Pioneer sound systems and his approach is 100% personalized to each individual. 

Rooster Entertainment

Rooster Entertainment is based in Platteville, CO and offers a hands-on, personalized and dedicated service. They prioritize a professional and tailored approach to meet your needs.

Altitude Beats

Altitude Beats is a wedding DJ and bilingual MC team known for great music and natural MC flow. We love helping couples create a celebration that feels like them, while making the planning process feel easy and stress free for people getting married in Denver and across Colorado. 

RoseFly Productions

RoseFly Productions, based in Aurora, CO offers many packages to bring any vision to life and to fit any budget!

Every package includes an amazing DJ/MC, a state-of-the-art sound system, wireless microphones and dance floor lighting! They also offer an array of upgrades like up-lighting, custom monograms, photo booths and so much more!


Food Trucks

Options range from casual BBQ and tacos to elegant mountain cuisine.

Johnny’s Good Eatin’ Food Truck

A local Estes Park favorite serving hearty comfort food and barbecue-style meals. Johnny’s is a great option for relaxed wedding receptions and private events. 

WesTex BBQ

Texas-style barbecue with smoked meats and classic sides. Perfect for rustic mountain weddings and outdoor receptions. 

Rosa’s Tacos

Known for serving authentic Mexican street tacos and fresh handmade dishes. Their rotating menu often includes favorites like carne asada, al pastor, and flavorful vegetarian options served on warm tortillas with traditional toppings.  

Mangia Mangia Pizzeria

Mangia Mangia Pizzeria is a popular Estes Park mobile pizza kitchen serving hand-tossed, wood-fired pizzas made with high-quality ingredients. Their thin-crust pies are cooked in a blazing hot oven, creating the crisp, slightly charred crust that pizza lovers expect from traditional Italian pizza.  

Roaming Rations

Roaming Rations is a creative Estes Park food truck and catering operation known for comfort food with a gourmet twist. The truck has grown from a local favorite into a full-service catering option serving private events, weddings, and celebrations throughout the Estes Park area.  


Catering

Local businesses with wedding catering experience

Ed’s Cantina

A local favorite for Mexican and Tex-Mex catering, Ed’s Cantina brings flavorful tacos, enchiladas, and sides to weddings and events. Ideal for couples seeking casual, festive dining for their guests. 

Dave’s BBQ

Estes Park BBQ catering specialists offering smoked meats, sides, and family-style meals. Great for rustic outdoor weddings, casual receptions, or fireside dinners at venues like The Hitching Post. 

Greens Point Catering

 Based in Longmont, this caterer provides personalized seasonal menus, professional service, and experience with small wedding events. 

Get Plattered

Fort Collins boutique caterer offering creative menu options including grazing tables, plated dinners, and elevated buffet options for intimate celebrations. 


Hair and Makeup

Stylists with wedding experience able to travel to the venue or you can go to their salon morning of

Estes Park Bridal Company

A local bridal hair and makeup artist who focuses on helping brides feel confident and radiant on their wedding day. They offer customized looks and personal consultations to tailor hair and makeup to your vision, whether you want soft and romantic or elegant and polished.  

Estes Park Salon

A highly reviewed full-service salon offering bridal hair styling and professional makeup services for weddings and special occasions. Their team is experienced with wedding looks that photograph beautifully and stay put throughout your celebration.  

Bridal Glow Wedding Services

A mobile bridal hair and makeup team based in Estes Park that specializes in on-location wedding services so you can get ready right where you’re staying. They offer hair styling and makeup for brides, bridal parties, and family members, and are known locally for making wedding mornings relaxed and beautiful.  

Glacier Lily Beauty

 A full-service salon in Estes Park offering special occasion hair and makeup, wedding beauty services, and bridal party styling. A great choice for couples who want traditional salon services and experienced stylists familiar with weddings in the Estes Park area.  

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