My Favorite Allied Wedding Vendors in Colorado

Hiring your dream photographer is just one piece of the puzzle for your elopement or wedding. 

I have couples that decide to do a totally DIY elopement, which is so badass and something I just wouldn’t have the patience for. The majority of my couples are hiring at least two to three other vendors to create their perfect Colorado wedding day.

Sure, You could use Zola, or Equally Wed to find “LGBTQ+ Friendly” wedding vendors – but not all the amazing allied vendors can afford to be listed on these websites. I decided to do the hard work of putting together a list of allied wedding vendors that you won’t have to awkwardly ask, “Will you respect me and my partner on our wedding day?”

If you don’t know, I hate the gatekeepy-ness of the wedding industry. It’s not a competition, and every couple deserves the information they need to make the best decision for them. I also know it can be hard to figure out if a vendor’s values align with your own. The amount of shady shit I see on Threads or in social media groups is jaw dropping. I only promote alternative wedding vendors who believe: 

• Marriage Equality 
• Black Lives Matter 
• Science is real 
• Trans Lives Matter 
• Women’s rights are human rights 

As you’re planning your elopement or wedding, check out this list of a few of my favorite allied wedding vendors in Colorado! 

Must Knows 

• Repeat after me. We do NOT negotiate with vendors. This is not Facebook Marketplace. Be open and honest about your budget, and vendors will always be happy to see what they can provide for that price point. 

• Don’t wait too long to book! Just like photographers, certain vendors can book up fast. Once you have a date and venue solidified, it’s time to start hiring the vendors you want. 

• When you hire me, I become your photographer AND planner (if you’re eloping). I’m here to help coordinate with your allied wedding vendors in Colorado and even pick things up for you, like desserts or flowers. 

Planners

Not all planners are created equal. I know you have seen it everywhere, but Planners are a time to hire based on personality + design. A good planner is the difference between a wedding day you loved and a wedding day you… wish you could do again (derogatory lol). Here are my favorite planners:

• HitchedAF
  Allied Vendor
  Anywhere
  @hitchedaf_
  

• Promise Event Planners
  Allied Vendor/BIPOC Owned
  Anywhere
  @promiseeventplanners
  

• Dancing Queens
  LGBTQ+ Owned/BIPOC Owned
  Anywhere
  @dancingqueensdenver
  

• Rita Rose Event Design
  Allied Vendor
  Anywhere
  @ritaroseeventdesign
  

• Dahlia Events and Designs
  Allied Vendor
  Anywhere
  @dahliaeventsanddesigns
  

• Urban Events
  Allied Vendor
  Anywhere
  @_urbaneventsco
  

• Mina Event Agency
  Allied Vendor
  Anywhere
  @minaeventagency

• Maggie Boesen Co.
  Allied Vendor
  Anywhere
  @maggieboesenco

• Colorado Event Co
  Allied Vendor
  Anywhere
  @coloradoeventco

Florists 

These Colorado business owners create some of the most beautiful and unique floral arrangements. If there’s one thing you need to splurge on, it’s flowers.

Please Please Please don’t DIY your flowers. Please.

We also don’t buy wooden flowers – I know you have been getting those ads, but please, for the sake of all things good, avoid. Dried Florals are always a great alternative to real and will last forever! Most floral artists offer the option of Dried florals, don’t be afraid to ask. From bouquets to suit accents, they’ve got you covered. On average, Florists book one year in advance.

• Growing Wild BV – LGBTQ+ Owned Buena Vista, CO @growingwildbv
• KaraKaraBlooms – Allied Vendor Denver, CO @karakarablooms
• June Grass – LGBTQ+ Owned DENVER, CO @junegrass__
• Florafied Designs – Allied Vendor Denver, CO @florafied_designs
• AFlorae – Allied Vendor Longmont, CO @a_florae
• Rowdy Poppy – LGBTQ+ Owned Denver, CO @rowdypoppy
• Plume and Furrow – Allied Vendor Longmont, CO @plumeandfurrow
• La Luna Florals – Allied Vendor/BIPOC owned Denver @lalunaflorals.co
• RLYRLY STUDIO – LGBTQ+ Owned Denver @rlyrlystudio
• Floral Wild – Allied Vendor/BIPOC Owned Denver, CO @floralwild_designs
• Blumenhaus – Allied Vendor Denver CO

Officiants 

You don’t need an officiant to get married in Colorado – thanks self-solemnization. You could even ask a close friend of yours to officiate! But some of my couples have preferred hiring one to help manage the flow of their ceremony. If you’re looking for more of an MC situation, exploring officiant options would be the best way to go. Here are some really great allied officiants in Colorado who put your values first:

• Nearly Wed Coaching
  LGBTQ+ Owned
  Anywhere
  @nearlywedcoaching

• Wandering Honeymooners
  Allied Vendor
  Summit County
  @wanderinghoneymooners

• Wed By Dan
  Allied Vendor
  Anywhere
  @wedbydan

• Colorado Microweddings
  Allied Vendor
  Anywhere
  @micro.weddings

Hair and Makeup 

Yes, Hair and Makeup are worth it. Especially if you’re feeling anxious about your wedding day OR maybe you’re like me, and literally have no idea what you’re doing when it comes to Hair and Makeup.

• Cate Hair and Makeup
  LGBTQ+ Owned
  Denver, CO
  @catehairmakeup
  Femme + Masc Makeup Looks

• Aeternum
  Allied Vendor
  Anywhere
  @aeternumartistry
  

• Dulce Diem
  Allied Vendor
  Anywhere
  @dulcediemhairandmakeup
  

• Cydney Staples Artistry
  Allied Vendor/BIPOC OWNED
  Anywhere
  @cydneystaplesartistry
  
  
• Candelaria Beauty
  LGBTQ+ Owned/BIPOC OWNED
  
  
• A Vow to Artistry
  Allied Vendor
  Anywhere
  @avowtoartistry
  
  
• Glammed Up Designs
  Allied Vendor/BIPOC OWNED
  Lone Tree, CO
  @glammedupdesigns
  
  
• The Day Colorado
  Allied Vendor
  CoSprings, CO
  @the_day_colorado
  

• Jaded Beauty
  Allied Vendor
  Denver, CO
  @jadedbeauty__
  
  
• Tatiana Artistry
  BIPOC Owned
  Denver, CO
  @tatianaartistry
  Makeup Only

Videographers 

Videography is so so important to the wedding day. I’m pro-videography everytime. I love how it compliments photography AND offers new perspective to your wedding day that you can hear. If you’re on the fence, feel free to discuss this more with me.

• Jas K Productions
  LGBTQ+ Owned
  Denver, CO
  @jaskproductions
  

• Dizzy Lizzy Digital Films
  LGBTQ+ Owned
  Denver, CO
  @dizzylizzydigital
  

• Wandering Wildflower Films
  Allied Vendor
  Anywhere
  @wanderingwildflowerfilms
  

• Rachel Kobernik
  Allied Vendor
  Longmont, CO
  @rachkobernikphoto
  

• Ayla Rae Weddings
  Allied Vendor
  Denver, CO
  @aylaraeweddings
  

• Willow Layne Films
  Allied Vendor
  Anywhere
  @willowlaynefilms
  

• Tanner Castro Films
  Allied Vendor
  Salt Lake City, UT (Anywhere)
  @tannercastrofilms

Dessert and Catering 

A pre- or post-elopement picnic is one of my favorite things, whether you’re inhaling a cupcake or munching on a charcuterie board. This list also includes some businesses that can whip up a special dinner for you and bae. 

• The Cake Bar
  LGBTQ+ Owned/Black owned/Vegan/Woman Owned
  Denver CO
  @thecakebardenver
  

• Flick of a Whisk
  Allied/Black Owned/Woman Owned
  Denver CO
  @flickofthewhiskcakes
  

• Love, Emily Bakery
  Allied/Woman Owned
  Denver CO
  @love.emily.bakery
  

• Gingerly Baked
  Allied/Woman Owned
  Denver CO
  @gingerly_baked

• Catering By Design
  Allied Vendor
  Anywhere
  

• Crested Butte Personal Chefs
  Allied Vendor
  Crested Butte
  

• Harvest to Home
  Allied Vendor
  Anywhere

Rentals 

If you want a little something extra for your day, these businesses rent out everything from seating, silverware, arches, and lighting. 

• Allwell Rents
  Allied Vendor
  Denver, CO
  @allwellrentsdenver
  

• Event Rents
  Allied Vendor
  Denver, CO
  @eventrents
  

• Dizzy and Jayne
  Anywhere
  

Entertainment

Hiring a private musician is such a special touch. It could be for the first dance at your elopement or as entertainment to enjoy at an intimate wedding. 

• DJ Meow Music
  Allied Vendor/Woman Owned
  Denver CO
  @djmeowmusic
  

• The Get Down CO
  Allied Vendor
  Denver CO
  @getdownco
  

• Rocky Mountain Fun Machine
  Allied Vendor/Woman Owned
  DENVER?
  @funnachinedjs
  

• Hellowander Beats
  Allied Vendor
  @hellowanderbeats
  

• A Music Plus
  Allied Vendor
  Anywhere
  

• Diamond Empire Band
  Allied Vendor
  Anywhere
  @diamondempireband

Being in the wedding industry, an industry based on LOVE, being an allied wedding vendor is non-negotiable in my world. Being an inclusive, loving, caring person is the bare minimum and we do not tolerate anything less.

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