Margot & Julian's Sunrise Amphitheater Microwedding in Boulder, CO
Margot and Julian met while they both attended CU Boulder! I’ve also known Margot since college because we both joined the same sorority! Initially, Margot thought she wanted a big wedding but the planning for her was super daunting. She decided that she wanted to scale things down to just 25 guests and of course hire a wedding planner, AKA me! On the day of their wedding The bride and some of the brides closest friends got ready in a suite at Hotel Boulderado. With the help of Divine Beauty Artists, the ladies got ready and enjoyed some champagne while zooming and FaceTiming with all of their close friends that couldn’t be there on the couples special day! After slipping on her gorgeous silk dress the bride headed to the top of Sunrise Amphitheater for her first look with Julian! Let’s not forget the Groom, who also looked super dapper in his black suit and Gucci loafers bought for him by his bride. It had been raining all morning and we were starting to get worried that the outdoor ceremony would get rained out. The second the couple got to their first look spot the clouds opened up for us and there was even a rainbow that photobombed some of their first photos. It couldn’t have been more beautiful. The ceremony arrangements and bouquet by Boulder Blooms were so stunning and made a big impact on the backdrop of Boulder as far as the eye could see! After taking a few amazing first look photos (see all the perfection captured by Ariele Chapman Photography below), the couple read their personal vows to one another. There were laughs, there were tears and there were more laughs. Guests arrived on the shuttle and we passed out CU themed masks for everyone to wear to be extra safe and covid compliant. We also made everyone wear them for a group photo after the ceremony which really were signs of the times. The bride walked down the aisle with her father to acoustic music by Ryan Hutchens. The ceremony was officiated by Margot’s sister Cara who made the ceremony so personal and special. Margot and Julian kissed and made it officially official! The reception took place at the famous Frasca Food & Wine on pearl street. The couple did a restaurant buyout and they were able to take over the whole space for their 5 course meal with special wine pairings. To celebrate their marriage Margot did a champagne saboring all on her own (with the guidance of Bobby Stuckey of course!) What a bad ass!
See what Margot & her Mama had to say about working with us:
I cannot rave about Payton & Promise Event Planners enough!!!!!! Having our wedding during Covid presented obstacles we weren't prepared for, however Payton helped us adjust as needed and navigate through all obstacles seamlessly. Payton is reliable, responsive, and most importantly, a trusted source for anythingggg wedding related! Promise Event Planners communicated with all of our vendors throughout our planning process and made suggestions that added special touches to our special day. It's clear that Payton's experience, knowledge and passion for weddings/wedding planning is what sets her apart! Thank you for all of your help - we sincerely appreciate everything you did to make our weekend perfect!!! — Mrs. Payne
“We worked with Payton throughout the planning process of the wedding, her insights were invaluable in the choice of our music, venue and vendors. In addition to her many resources Payton excelled at wedding day logistics, she handled a few potentially difficult obstacles, such as rain storms for the outdoor wedding, calmly and was able to offer wonderful alternatives as needed without sacrificing any of the important aspects of the wedding. I would unreservedly recommend Payton!” — Laura Fitzgerald
