Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Dream Wedding in Vail & Beaver Creek, Colorado
At Artisan Events, we approach wedding planning as a craft, creating unique celebrations that reflect each couple's story. Since 1999, we've specialized in destination weddings in Vail and Beaver Creek, Colorado, combining Southern hospitality with meticulous attention to detail. Our founder, Carolyn, brings expertise from food service and event design to curate personalized experiences, ensuring seamless coordination from initial consultations to final guest departures. We prioritize understanding clients' traditions, preferences, and logistical needs to craft weddings that feel authentically theirs.With a focus on guest comfort and event flow, we guide couples through timeline creation, vendor selection, and venue logistics while maintaining flexibility for unexpected moments. Our team's deep local knowledge of mountain venues ensures every celebration leverages Colorado's natural beauty. We measure success by guests leaving with unforgettable memories of exceptional weddings they'll cherish.
Services
Full-Service Wedding Planning
Day-Of Coordination
Vendor Selection
Timeline Creation
Floral Design
Destination Wedding Expertise
Guest Experience Management
Venue Logistics
Menu Consultation
Transportation Scheduling
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized wedding planning tailored to your unique story
- Our team has 20+ years of destination wedding experience in Colorado
- We provide seamless coordination with local mountain venue expertise
- Our approach prioritizes guest comfort and event flow management
- We maintain calm professionalism during unexpected wedding moments
What people say
Dream wedding
Flawless experience
Amazing memories
Guests' unforgettable experience
Calm professionalism
Services
Full-Service Wedding Planning
We provide end-to-end wedding planning from initial consultations through event execution. Our services include venue selection, vendor management, budget oversight, and timeline development. With personalized attention to floral design, menu curation, and guest logistics, we ensure every detail aligns with couples' visions while maintaining operational excellence.
Day-Of Coordination
Our day-of coordination ensures seamless execution of pre-planned weddings. We manage vendor arrivals, timeline adherence, and guest needs while addressing unexpected issues. This service includes rehearsal organization, ceremony coordination, and reception oversight until final guest departure, guaranteeing stress-free celebration experiences for couples and attendees.
Destination Wedding Expertise
Specializing in Colorado mountain weddings, we coordinate events for out-of-town couples through virtual consultations and local vendor networks. Our destination services include travel logistics, venue familiarization, and cultural integration while maintaining strict attention to regional requirements and seasonal considerations for flawless execution.
Floral Design
We create custom floral designs that complement wedding themes and venues. Our services include bouquet creation, centerpieces, and ceremony arches using seasonal flowers. With expertise in color theory and spatial design, we ensure floral elements enhance overall aesthetics while aligning with couples' personal styles and venue characteristics.
Guest Experience Management
Our guest-focused approach includes transportation scheduling, accommodation recommendations, and event programming. We develop detailed information packets, manage RSVPs, and coordinate pre-wedding events to ensure visitor comfort. This service guarantees guests enjoy seamless experiences from arrival through post-ceremony celebrations.
People
Carolyn
Founder
Founder Carolyn brings 20+ years of wedding planning experience to Artisan Events. With background in food service from Williams-Sonoma and Whole Foods, she specializes in menu design and event logistics. A graduate of Emory University, Carolyn combines Southern hospitality with Colorado mountain expertise to create personalized weddings.
Kay Schneider
Lead Professional
Lead Professional Kay Schneider offers extensive local venue knowledge. With years of experience in mountain weddings, she specializes in navigating Colorado's unique event requirements. Kay ensures seamless coordination between couples and regional vendors while maintaining Artisan Events' high service standards.
Questions
What wedding services do you offer?
We provide full-service planning and day-of coordination for destination weddings in Vail and Beaver Creek, including vendor selection, timeline creation, and guest experience management.
Do you specialize in destination weddings?
Yes, we specialize in Colorado mountain destination weddings with 20+ years of experience creating events for out-of-town couples through virtual consultations and local expertise.
How are you different from other planners?
Our artisan approach focuses on creating uniquely personalized weddings that reflect couples' stories, combining Southern hospitality with meticulous attention to detail and local mountain venue expertise.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Vail Valley and Beaver Creek, Colorado, with extensive knowledge of local venues, vendors, and seasonal considerations for mountain weddings.
How do you handle unexpected issues?
We maintain calm professionalism during unforeseen circumstances, adapting schedules while keeping focus on celebrating love rather than rigid timelines, ensuring stress-free experiences for couples.
