Over the next few minutes we will be sharing how to plan a wedding in Boulder in full detail. Our main goal is to save you some time and maybe even a little money.
To get the ball rolling there will be a list of local wedding and reception venues. For some the church they went to as a kid will be the obvious place to get married while others may prefer to have their ceremony and/or reception at a different venue and either way you aren’t lacking for options.
Contents
- 1 Boulder Wedding & Reception Venues
- 2 Bridal Shops
- 3 Where To Get Your Invitations
- 4 Choosing The Right Florist
- 5 Wedding Photographers & Videographers
- 6 Bands & DJ’s
- 7 Hair & Makeup Stylists
- 8 Tuxedo Rentals
- 9 Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
- 10 Caterers
- 11 Your Rehearsal Dinner
- 12 Local Wedding Planners
- 13 Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Boulder
The best bridal shops to buy a dress near you along with many of the other things you will need will follow that up. Then we will get into shops that sell wedding invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, and DJ’s.
After they have all been covered we will pivot to the top wedding hair and makeup stylists and shops to rent a tuxedo because everyone needs to look great on your special day. The food will begin to close this out as it will be time to read about where to buy wedding cakes, caterers, and some great restaurants for hosting a rehearsal dinner.
Finally, the best wedding planners in Boulder will get a shout out because we know some may be feeling overwhelmed and may want to just hand this all off to someone else. Often times wedding planners in your area will have different packages available ranging from a little bit of assistance all the way up to full planning so you can choose to get as much help as you need.
To make things a little easier on you there will be a map towards the conclusion that has all of the various venues pinned on it so that you can figure out which is the most convenient for you to visit. By the way, all of our city guides for the middle of the country are available at that link if you are curious what is going on in nearby towns.
Boulder Wedding & Reception Venues
Picking the right wedding and reception venue in Boulder might be the most important decision you will make:
- Boulder Creek by Wedgewood Weddings at 38470 Boulder Canyon Dr
- The Riverside at 1724 Broadway
- Rembrandt at 1301 Spruce St
- Boulder Marriott at 2660 Canyon Blvd
- Greystone Castle at 5331 Flagstaff Rd
- The Studio Boulder at 3550 Frontier Ave #A2
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder at 2601 Canyon Blvd
- The Greenbriar Inn at 8735 N Foothills Hwy
Boulder Creek by Wedgewood Weddings offers both indoor and outdoor ceremony options accommodating up to 250 guests. They have a sizable outdoor space where people can gather for cocktail hour, play lawn games, and admire the lovely oasis.
The Riverside offers outdoor wedding ceremonies near you on its patio and has plenty of space for audiences of 150 people.
With a capacity ideal for 125 guests Rembrandt is a good venue to enjoy the reception, ceremony, cocktail hour, and dance floor.
The Boulder Marriott can hold 210 guests.
Greystone offers intimate private dining rooms, two spacious outdoor terraces, and stunning features like hand-crafted fireplaces and a marble foyer. They can host small local weddings with 10 to 50 guests as well as larger gatherings of up to 200 guests.
The Studio can hold as 200 people.
The Pearl Street Ballroom at Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder can comfortably fit 300 to 750 people.
Up to 300 guests can be accommodated at The Greenbriar Inn’s outdoor wedding ceremony location in your area.
Bridal Shops
The best bridal shops near you are where to buy your dress and many of the other important items you will need:
- Boulder Bridal at 625 S Broadway
- Carmen’s Atelier at 124 Fir Ln
Where To Get Your Invitations
For invitations and envelopes in your area we suggest you get in touch with:
- Hazel Eye Designs at 355 S 38th St
- Birdsong Bespoke
- Platypus Papers
Choosing The Right Florist
These florists will make sure your Boulder wedding and reception are ready for the Gram:
- Boulder Blooms at 2935 Baseline Rd #103
- Sturtz & Copeland Florist at 3550 Arapahoe Ave #7
- Boulder Gardens Florist at 3060 28th St
- Bluebird Floral Design at 730 35th St
- Fiori Flowers at 1833 Pearl St
- Petals Boulder at 1029 Berea Dr
Wedding Photographers & Videographers
To get it all documented hire one of these local wedding photographers and videographers:
- Dylan Crossley Photo
- The Drawhorns
- Be Boulder Photography
- Darcy Kiefel Photography
- Casie Zalud
- Eye Candy Productions
- Castner Photography
- Castlehouse Videography
- Haley Hawn Photography
- Gretchen Troop Photography
Bands & DJ’s
Booking the right band or DJ will make sure the after party is lit:
- WhiteWater Ramble
- The Fever
- Sambadende
- 2 Shoes Entertainment
- Amore DJ Entertainment
- Magic Sound Productions
Hair & Makeup Stylists
Obviously you will want to look your best and the top wedding hair and makeup stylists near you can make sure that you will:
- Colorado Bridal Co at 1966 13th St LL70
- Kantor & Company Salon at 949 Walnut St #A
- On Broadway Salon & Spa at 380 Arapahoe Ave
- Shear Abby Salon at 956 Pearl St
- The Bridal Goddess at 323 3rd Ave #300, Longmont
- Amy Merritt Hair & Makeup at 1075 E South Boulder Rd #125, Louisville
- Sunbeam Studio at 1655 Cannon Cir #300, Louisville
- Wise Artistry
Tuxedo Rentals
Men’s Wearhouse at 1600 28th Street #1220 is a good place for the groom and groomsmen to rent their tuxedos.
Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
Some of the best wedding cakes in Boulder are available at:
- Kim & Jake’s Cakes at 641 S Broadway
- Shamane’s Bakery at 2825 Wilderness Pl #800
- Boulder Baked at 5290 Arapahoe Ave #H
- Rosewater Bakery
Caterers
You will be the star of the show but these caterers will have the food on point as well:
Your Rehearsal Dinner
Have a great rehearsal dinner at:
- Chautauqua Dining Hall at 900 Baseline Rd
- Flagstaff House at 1138 Flagstaff Rd
- Carelli’s at 645 30th St
- River & Woods at 2328 Pearl St
- Frasca Food & Wine at 1738 Pearl St
- Jill’s Restaurant & Bistro at 900 Walnut St
- The Boulder Cork at 3295 30th St
Local Wedding Planners
Get a little help or have someone do all of this for you by contacting one of the best wedding planners in your area:
- Ivory Events Colorado at 2525 Arapahoe Ave #e4-115
- Calluna Events at 4435 Apple Way
- Dahlia Events & Design at 2526 4th St
- Laurel & Rose at 4517 Canterbury Dr
- Cherry Bomb Events at 4350 Drew Cir
- Pam Zola Weddings
- Delilah Wedding & Event Planning
Just so you know we have also written about:
- Marriage Photographers & Planners In Denver
- Marriage Photographers & Planners In Colorado Springs
- Marriage Photographers & Planners In Vail, Aspen & Breckenridge
- Marriage Photographers & Planners In Kansas City
Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Boulder
Well guys, that is all we have for now but we bet you feel a lot more confident about planning a wedding near you. We tried to cover it all from wedding and reception venues, bridal shops, invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, DJ’s, hair and makeup stylists, tuxedo rentals, caterers, the cake, and of course some good restaurants for a rehearsal dinner in your area.
Some of the best local wedding planners were also mentioned if you want to go that route, or you can save some money and do a lot of this on your own. At this point you should be fully informed and ready to plan a great wedding in Boulder and we wish you the best of luck!