Jimmy and I knew we had to get married in the mountains, mainly because we met in Lake Tahoe and wanted to incorporate that history into our wedding day. We briefly toyed with the idea of Kentucky or Lake Tahoe but decided that Colorado was a central location and since our guests were literally coming from coast to coast, somewhere in the Rocky Mountains would best suit us. We took to I-70 on a Saturday morning in February with a map and a list of locations. After a quick stop at our local coffee shop, we were on our way and 3 hours later we had found our dream location.
Donovan Pavilion is owned by the city of Vail and has an undeniable charm. This mountain lodge sits on the West end of town and allows clients to bring in all their own vendors – a great way to save some $$. We wanted a site that could host both the ceremony and reception and we were also looking to really showcase the scenery. Vail creek runs past the back patio so guests can hear the sound of water when they are outside. There is also a huge fire pit, creating fabulous mountain ambiance. Our minds were instantly set!
Once a location is determined, brides are really able to start planning. For me, the venue made all the difference as I could picture set-up, colors that would be prominent in May and core elements I wanted to include. It was such a relief to finally start narrowing down my ideas!
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