Dream Catcher's Preferred Vendors
After over 5 years in the industry, we've learned a thing or two about who to trust and depend on. This is our list of the top Colorado wedding vendors that we know and trust, with an emphasis on businesses that are giving back to their communities a...BLOG for more great resources.
Photo
A great wedding photographer is an important part of a great wedding, as photos are one of the only things you get to hold onto after the day is done. Hiring a professional photographer can be expensive, but trust us: it makes a *BIG* difference, not...[click here for a guide to hiring the right wedding photographer!]
Denver-based. Dark and moody, candid style. Adventure weddings, elopements, and boudoir. One of our faves! Sustainability: LLP partners with earth-conscious printing companies and sources recycled materials for all printed items. They purchase carbon...
Elopement photography and videography, plus drone footage and UNDERWATER photos! Vibrant, colorful, scenic, artsy. Mixture of photojournalistic and posed. Sustainability: Donates 1% of profits to environmental organizations. $$
Based in Pueblo. An incredibly creative husband and wife duo! One simple package, which includes two photographers, travel, and unlimited wedding day coverage. 90% photojournalistic/candid shots. Dramatic landscape and nighttime shots. Their mantra i...
$250 discount plus free engagement shoot for DCW couples! Great personality, vibrant colors, reasonably priced packages which include 2 photographers, a videographer, and unlimited day-of coverage. [click for $250 coupon] $$
Mountain adventure weddings for bold couples. Savannah is not afraid to get down on the dance floor, party in the rain, or climb a mountain with you to capture the true emotion on your day. She specializes in adventure elopements, vibrantly colored l...
Video
Before deciding whether or not you want a wedding videographer, I highly recommend looking at the wedding videos on a couple of these vendors' websites. A professional wedding video is VERY DIFFERENT from having your Aunt hit record on a video camera...
Heartfelt videography in Northern Colorado.
Sustainability: Tasha Joy Media only purchases used or recycled equipment - never brand new. They power equipment with solar power when possible. They do business digitally as much as possible, and only us...
Springs-based videographer. Excellent at telling your story through words, music, and film. $$
Springs - based. An excellent videographer-storyteller with a vintage/classic style.
Elopement photography and videography, plus drone footage and UNDERWATER photos! Vibrant, colorful, scenic, artsy. Mixture of photojournalistic and posed. Sustainability: Donates 1% of profits to environmental organizations. $$
Aho Media is a Native American-owned media company that excels in bringing untold stories to life via photography and videography. Their company is focused on bringing authenticity and representation to each client. Their strength lies in their commi...
DJ / MC
A great MC plays an invaluable role in making your reception flow smoothly, guiding your guests through each activity on your timeline and setting the tone for the energy of the night - whether that's an upbeat, crazy dance floor or a relaxed and int...
Springs-based. We've worked with Matt many times and never had a bad experience. A really phenomenal MC. Ask for the Dream Catcher discount!
A Denver-based company that we love to work with! We recommend requesting Shawn.
Denver-based. Higher end. An all around excellent and very experienced DJ and MC. We highly recommend!
Randy fills the roles of DJ, MC, and performer. We highly recommend him as an upcale entertainment option for your event!
Springs-based. Excellent at mixing music and keeping the dance floor poppin'!
Bands / Musicians
Live music can make such a difference at your wedding, whether that looks like a soloist playing at your ceremony, a string quartet for cocktail hour, or a full band livening up your dance floor. You might think about ways you can mix and match music...
Upbeat gipsy eclectic folk fun! Sustainability focused. Highly recommend!
A great solo sax player.
Great guitarist and vocalist. Covers and originals.
A group of excellent harpists.
An incredibly talented violinist.
Catering
Be sure to check your venue's requirements for a caterer. They're often the ones in charge of set up and tear down. I recommend reaching out to a few you're interested in and requesting quotes, and then scheduling tastings with your top couple of pic...
Springs-based. Their food is all locally sourced. Of the many meals we've eaten from them, we've never had one we didn't like. They provide reliably excellent food and service. Compostable palmware plates are included in their pricing, and they are a...
Authentic Italian cuisine with lots of delicious options to choose from. They can create the perfect menu for your dream day. Appetizers to Desserts, Plates and Lines…They have everything you need to create a beautiful event!
High quality and professional Denver-based catering company.
Denver-based. Founded on sustainability - they offer local & ethically sourced farm-to-table food, compost and recycling, and they give back by helping to feed those in need.
Denver-based. Founded by a sustainability expert, and deeply rooted in giving back to nonprofits, reducing waste, ethically sourcing their foods, and committing to sustainability in every way possible.
Food Trucks
Pueblo-based. A very fun, friendly, delicious pizza truck.
Denver-based. Pizza truck with high quality ingredients. Compost and recycling is included.
Denver-based. Vegan food truck.
Fort Collins-based. They use eco-friendly items. Food is locally sourced and made from scratch.
Springs-based Mexican food truck. The best vegan tacos I've ever had.
Dessert
Springs-based. Our go-to bake shop. Their cakes and dessert bars never disappoint! They have vegan options. They donate leftover baked goods to a local nonprofit and donate 40-50 gift certificates to local charities annually. Ask for a 5% Dream Catch...
Springs-based. All vegan baked goods with GF options. Sustainably-sourced ingredients. They donate a percentage to local nonprofits.
Springs-based. Gorgeous and delicious cakes.
Springs-based. Specializing in exquisite cake design.
Springs-based. High quality locally made chocolates and candies. Great as favors or little gifts for each place setting!
Drinks
Bartending service - you buy the alcohol (which they will help you with) and they provide the bartending. Lower price than an all-inclusive company. We've worked with them dozens of times and never had a bad experience- they're very friendly, profess...
Full service - They will provide both the alcohol and the bartending service. We've worked with them many times and never had a bad experience. They're very professional. Higher price and greater convenience than purchasing your own alcohol separatel...
A lovely little local mobile bar. You need to hire bartenders and purchase drinks separately. They frequently partner with First Class.
Another great option - a horse trailer bar that includes a bartender.
If you're looking for a coffee truck, look no further.
Florist
Springs-based. McKenna has been working with us to make sustainable wedding dreams come true for over 3 years! She only sources locally grown flowers, doesn't use anything bleached or dyed, arranges without foam or plastic, and makes sure the florals...
A Colorado Springs based florist who sources locally and has sustainable business practices.
Very experienced, excellent quality, great customer service.
Silk flower rentals (lowest cost) based in Denver.
Wood flower arrangements based in Castle Rock
Rentals
Great place for tabletop rentals, tables and chairs. They're able to leave the plastic wrap off of their rental items if you specifically request it!
Great place for tabletop rentals, tables and chairs.
Pews, wooden aisle runners, and wood crosses.
Unique, handmade tables from beetle-kill pine and beautiful white wooden chairs.
Officiant
Candace will help you craft a wedding ceremony that is meaningful and reflective of you and your relationship. She offers custom foraged herbal products harvested sustainably from the land surrounding your wedding site and drives a hybrid to all wedd...
Clinton is always kind, professional, personable, and funny. Highly recommend!
Judith is focused on creating ceremonies that honor you as a couple and your cultural and religious backgrounds. She can play multiple different ceremonial instruments. Perfect for the non-traditional couple who wants a very intentional ceremony.
HMUA
(That's wedding-world slang for Hair & Makeup Artists!)
Skim our blogs → Sustainable Wedding Hair
Wedding Hair Inspiration
They use only vegan, cruelty-free, mineral based products. We've worked with them a ton and only had good experiences. They have a great in-salon experience in South Springs, or they can travel to you.
We love this bright, joyful, inclusive salon. They offer hair and makeup services both in-salon and on-site. We definitely recommend connecting with Anna and Ashley!
Springs-based. A travelling hair and makeup artist. All her skincare and makeup packaging is recyclable. She limits single use products as much as possible. Her products are cruelty free, naturally derived, hypoallergenic and eco-friendly. She goes i...
Denver-based travelling artists.
Denver-based travelling artists.
Bridal Boutique
Erika sources the highest quality dresses with a boho/off-beat vibe. She personally knows all of the makers and designers by name and has ethical sourcing. She also donates a monthly scholarship to female entrepreneurs!
Extremely affordable consignment wedding dresses.
They donate a percentage of many of their dress purchases to fight human trafficking. They have an excellent in-store experience and a very large variety of dresses to choose from.
In addtion to being focused around inclisivity, a&be also founded Babes on a Mission, an initiative to make a positive impact in the lives of women in the community by donating a portion of every sale to women-focused organizations.
Suits
Seriously, please DO NOT go to Men's Wearhouse. We've had too many bad experiences with them to count. You've been warned.
LGBTQ Suits Guide // Summer Wedding Suits Guide
Colorado Springs based. Second-hand men's suit company that donates suits to homeless men to help them acquire jobs! An excellent option if you don't need multiple matching suits. James will help you find a suit that fits you perfectly and get it tai...
Colorado Springs based. Inherent Clothier donates a portion of profits to Inherent Foundation, their sister non-profit that is focused on men's mental health. They have very high quality custom suits available for purchase starting at $1000. I highly...
Custom made suits available for purchase online. Sartoro uses biodegradable packaging and mostly natural fabrics. They pay their staff and tailors fair wages and guarantee safe working conditions. They compensate local tailors for alterations rather ...
Online suit rentals. Use the link provided here for a discount of up to $200 off the groom's suit! (Discount applied automatically when renting at least 6 suits at a minimum of $175 each) Smaller wedding party? Email [email protected] for $20 off!
Affordable online suits for purchase. Use discount code "DREAMCATCHER" for 10% off!
Seamstress
A very experienced seamstress who works out of her home in North Colorado Springs. Good quality and affordable alterations.
Jewelry
Check out our blog post to learn more about wedding rings and sustainability! dreamcatcherwed.com/post/wedding-rings-sustainability
Denver-based. Unique, ethically hand-crafted local jewelry.
Arvada-based. Ethically & sustainably sourced metals and stones. 5% of profits are donated.
Online shop for wood rings
Custom made wood wedding rings. Online shop for wood rings with recycled metals.
Online shop for vintage rings
Invitations
All invitations are printed on recycled paper and each order plants a tree!
Use the following codes for 40% off on Save the Dates and Invitiations.
Wedding Invitations Code: WDPFWI
Save the Dates Code: WDPFSTD
Use the following codes for 40% off on Save the Dates and Invitiations.
Wedding Invitations Code: WDPFWI
Save the Dates Code: WDPFSTD
They have recycled paper options. Invitations are designed by independent artists. Use code WEDPLDREAMCATCHER for 35% off save the dates and 25% off all other wedding products.
As eco-friendly as it comes. Great option if you're designing your own stationary and just need to get them printed.
A local invitation designer.
Art
Jaime offers beautiful custom lettering and art for wedding signs, invitations, place cards, and more.
Custom signs. Rebecca uses second hand material and repurposes items whenever possible, as well as using refillable paint pens.
Aatika is a great local artist who specializes in henna, whether for just the bride, the entire bridal party, or a fun bachelorette party activity. She also offers live painting at your event!
Our very own lead planner Danielle creates gorgeous and creative custom signage, perfectly matched to your event design.
All-in-One
These companies offer packages that include photo, video, DJ, photo booth, and more. You can save money by pairing multiple services together.
Transport
Just take our word for it and call Kye with Engaged Sourcing before you do anything else. He will handle all of your room block and shuttle service needs at no cost to you!
Denver based. Kye will manage transportation sourcing, hotel sourcing and room block management at no cost to you. We highly recommend working with him!
Accommodations
Just take our word for it and call Kye with Engaged Sourcing before you do anything else. He will handle all of your room block and shuttle service needs at no cost to you!
Denver based. Kye will manage transportation sourcing, hotel sourcing and room block management at no cost to you. We highly recommend working with him!
SCP is a wonderfully unique hotel whose mission and values align with ours beautifully. They used sustainable and upcycled materials in the renovation of their venue, they plant a tree with every room booked, and they have a local goods market within...
An eclectic boutique hotel in downtown C Springs. They partner with local vendors for their food and beverage. They have a great bar/cafe with regular live music and other community events. 1% is donated to local non-profits. *Dream Catcher Discount!...
Partners exclusively with eco-certified hotels around the world and will even plant a tree for every reservation booked through them!
Find local (or not) camping spots, outdoor activities and book your reservations all in one place! Plan a staycation or experience something new Mother Nature has to offer
Insurance
We can't stress enough how important wedding insurance is! For around $100, you can insure your whole event and have the peace of mind of knowing that you're covered if your venue shuts down, a vendor doesn't show, or the property gets damaged. If yo...
Dance
Want a choreographed first dance? Want your wedding party to flash mob your reception? Want someone to give a swing dance lesson at your wedding? Dance Wonderland does it all.
A downtown Springs-based studio that offers private or group lessons of all types - ballroom, salsa, swing, and more. Tell them Marea sent you!
Travel Planner
Save yourself so much time and hassle and let a travel planner plan your trip for you! These services are typically free or a very low price, as they get paid on commission from the hotels and travel services they book for you.
Photo Booth
Many DJs and Photographers offer photo booth packages, so we always recommend checking with them first so you don't have to hire one more vendor!
2 hr. Photo Booth Rental - $500
3 hr. Photo Booth Rental - $650
4 hr. Photo Booth Rental - $800 EVERY PACKAGE INCLUDES: CHOICE OF BACKDROP FUN PROPS UNLIMITED PHOTO SESSIONS CHOICE OF PRINT TEMPLATE UNLIMITED INSTANT PRINTS HASHTAG PRINTING** A HELPFUL ATTENDANT FULL SET UP & CLEAN UP FREE DELIVERY (less than...
3 hr. Photo Booth Rental - $650
4 hr. Photo Booth Rental - $800 EVERY PACKAGE INCLUDES: CHOICE OF BACKDROP FUN PROPS UNLIMITED PHOTO SESSIONS CHOICE OF PRINT TEMPLATE UNLIMITED INSTANT PRINTS HASHTAG PRINTING** A HELPFUL ATTENDANT FULL SET UP & CLEAN UP FREE DELIVERY (less than...
A lovely little photo booth inside a trailer!
Other
The Intuitive Wedding Doula offers one of a kind spiritual and emotional support for brides in their wedding planning journey. Kate offers group sessions, one-on-one reiki, wedding day support and more, all with the goal of helping you clear your ene...
Registry & Gifts
“We’re a global maker-to-market movement that addresses economic injustice. Because every handcrafted object has a life of meaning behind it. We’re a way for you to shop with intention for ethically-sourced handcrafted wares - and to share in the joy...
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