Colorado Elopement & Wedding Photographer

This Colorado wedding at Stove Prairie Ranch was a truly unforgettable day at one of my favorite wedding venues in Fort Collins!

Stove Prairie Ranch Wedding near Fort Collins

Austin and Myiah’s wedding was truly a cowboy fairytale come true! These two celebrated their love surrounded by their closest friends in the gorgeous foothills of the Rocky Mountains and it was the most incredible day!

The bridal party was able to stay the night right on property in the bridal cottage. The girls woke up early to get ready while enjoying brunch and mimosas. The men also had their own space on the property to get ready and enjoy some whiskey before the ceremony!

One of my favorite moments was Austin and Myiah’s first touch. They chose to do that rather than doing a first look. They read their private vows and it was such an incredibly special moment to witness their love for each other! And this made Myiah’s walk down the aisle an even more beautiful moment.

The guests arrived to the ceremony location via a tractor and wagon. Big wooden benches and chairs were set up in the foothills of Stove Prairie, surrounded by large boulders and stunning trees. I just loved how this ceremony spot really let you take in all of the natural beauty of this area!

Austin and Myiah’s wedding day was definitely one for the books, truly unforgettable and so memorable!

Fort Collins CO Wedding Venue: Stove Prairie Ranch

When Austin and Myiah first reached out to me, they hadn’t decided on a venue yet and were debating between two different locations. They mentioned that one was Stove Prairie Ranch and I instantly lit up!! My husband and I just had our own wedding two months before that and I had nothing but praise for this venue!

Stove Prairie Ranch is an exclusive venue with beautiful rustic stone buildings, stunning mountain views that you would want from a Colorado venue, and the wide open green pastures. It has over 600 acres of land, which means you aren’t limited to locations for your photos!

You can choose from several beautiful locations for your wedding ceremony, including a stone gazebo set in a grassy meadow, and the beautiful natural rock amphitheatre with the Rocky Mountains as a back drop that Austin and Myiah choose. For your reception, you can choose from the arena and stables that gives you a modern ranch feel or you can dine under the stars on the terrace or lawns.

Another aspect I love about this venue is that when you book your wedding date, you get the property for the whole weekend! This means you can set up on Friday, have your wedding on Saturday, and then clean up on Sunday. You won’t feel rushed at all which can be a relief! There’s also the Bridal Cottage included for the bridal party to get ready, or the bride and groom can stay here on the wedding night.

Tips for getting married at Stove Prairie Ranch:

Having shot at this venue, and personally getting married there, I recommend giving ample time for driving and/or transportation. Especially with how guests arrive at the ceremony, you want to plan for this to take some time to get all of your guests to the location and not start running behind. To help with this, Austin and Myiah technically had two happy hours: one while the guests were arriving since people had to wait for a ride to the ceremony, and then one while the wedding party and family took photos.

Just keep this in mind when planning out your timeline, and your photographer can help with this!

Here’s what’s included at Stove Prairie Ranch:

When you book a wedding package at Stove Prairie Ranch here is what is included:

Tables & Chairs
Pyramid Heaters
Cocktail Tables with covers
Hay Wagon to deliver guests to the ceremony
Rehearsal- Day before event and time to decorate for event
Private and Separate Staging Areas for Bride and Groom. This provides a place to relax while you leisurely start your day.
Game Room for Groom & Groomsmen that includes a pool table and darts.
Choice of personal vendors, caterers
- May use your own resources for catering
- Provide your own alcohol with bartender who is TIP certified with liability insurance
- Flexibility to create a signature style event with welcome cocktail as guests arrive
Event Coordinator that will provide a preferred vendor list and offer guidance through the planning process with table layout and final walk-through
Overnight accommodations, gifted in package, for Bride & Groom’s event night

Locations you can choose from:

Something I love about this venue is the choices of locations for each part of your day, as well as for photos! Here’s what you can choose from:

Stone Gazebo: can use for a ceremony site, cocktails, cigar bar, bourbon tasting
Upper Amphitheater: 3 unique areas to choose from and used for ceremonies
Upper Barn: used as a welcome center
Corral Lounge: used as a welcome with a signature cocktail area
Tree Grotto: set up with market lights and stone benches that is perfect for pictures
Meadow Lawn: used for games
Stone Terrace with Fountain: set up with market lights
Bridal & Groom Staging area

You can find out more about pricing and details for Stove Prairie Ranch here!

Colorado Wedding Vendors

During the planning stages of this wedding, Myiah mentioned to me that she really wanted Beverage Burros during cocktail hour, which I recommended to her! I have been lucky enough to work with the Beverage Burros from The Farm at Sparrow Hill in the past. I couldn’t have recommended them any more. And of course, the Beverage Burros were an absolute hit, a crowd favorite for sure!

Venue: Stove Prairie Ranch

Dress: Encore Bridal

Planner: Stove Prairie Ranch- Lori

HAMU: Katie Stephan, friend of the bride

Beverage Burros: The Farm at Sparrow Hill

Florals: Hana Floral Artistry and Design

Colorado Wedding Photography

Hi, I’m Lo, a Colorado-based destination wedding photographer! I am always ready to create a custom experience for my couples and leave you with photos as timeless as your love. So if you’re looking for someone to help you plan your Colorado wedding + tell your love story, I’d love to chat!