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         The Boulder Wedding Guide/Planner is a guide to assist you in coordinating your wedding day and

ensures  you will have the most wonderful day with your loved one that you both have been looking forward to. We

have the best of the best for where to select the perfect formalwear, the most beautiful floral arrangements,

photographers, music, caterers, location of your ceremony, limousine services and more.

     We look forward to assisting you plan for this exciting day to share with your family and closest friends, and

we commit to providing you with exceptional service.  The Boulder Wedding Guide/Planner offers a wide variety

of professional services that will assist you in making your wedding day complete. Our guide consists of:

     Personal Wedding Planners, Location of Your Wedding, where to order Flowers, Rentals & Décor.  A guide in

selecting the perfect Formalwear, Wedding Cake and Invitations.  And of course the right person for the

Videography, Photography, Clergy, Catering, Limousine Service, Travel, and where to go on your Honeymoon!

BOULDER, COLORADO- Marry at Boulder Falls, a cascade of ice-cold water, which plummets just under 21 meters / 70 feet. The falls are sited some 10 miles / 16 km to the west of central Boulder and are just off Highway 119 and the Canyon Boulevard, being very well signposted. One of the reasons that this natural landmark is visited by such large numbers is its easy access, being conveniently just a short stroll from the car park, other the other side of the actual highway.


 

Marriage License

Marriage License Requirements  Application Here

The Boulder County Recording Division issues marriage

licenses during business hours at the following locations:

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (except for legal holidays)
Boulder: 1750 33rd Street, Suite 201
Longmont: 529 Coffman Street   or Louisville: 722 Main Street    303-413-7770

 

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PHOTOGRAPHERS

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CAKES

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Spruce Confections (303) 449-6773

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Art of the Flower www.artoftheflower.com - (303) 447-2260
 

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Johnson Greg 3077 Fulton Circle, Boulder - (303) 442-0302

WEDDING AND RECEPTION LOCATIONS/ HOTELS

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		Hotel Boulderado Has A Restaurant And A Bar/Lounge. Room Service Is Available During Limited Hours. Business Amenities Include A Business Center, Wireless Internet Access, Meeting Rooms For Small Groups, And Business Services. Event Facilities Consist Of A Ballroom, Exhibit Space, Conference Rooms, And Banquet Facilities. The Staff Can Arrange Wedding Services, Event Catering, Dry Cleaning Services, And Tour Assistance. Additional Amenities Include Valet Parking, Room Service During Limited Hours, And A Concierge Desk.  Book Now Special Wedding Rates
		Courtyard By Marriott Boulder Has An Indoor Pool, A Spa Tub, And A Fitness Facility. Business Amenities Include Wireless Internet Access, Meeting Rooms For Small roups, And Business Services. Courtyard By Marriott Boulder Has A Restaurant And A Coffee Shop/Café. Room Service Is Available During Limited Hours. Book Now Special Wedding Rates
		St. Julien Hotel And Spa Has A Health Club, An Indoor Pool, A Spa Tub, A Steam Room, And A Sauna. The Onsite Spa Offers Massage And Treatment Rooms And Beauty Services. Business Amenities Include A Business Center, Wireless Internet Access, Meeting Rooms For Small Groups, And Business Services. St. Julien Hotel And Spa Has A Restaurant And A Bar/Lounge. 24-Hour Room Service Is Available. Event Facilities Consist Of A Ballroom, Exhibit Space, Conference Rooms, And Banquet Facilities.   Book Now Special Wedding Rates
		Located In Boulder, Colo., The Millennium Harvest House Boulder Is One Block From The University Of Colorado And The 29th Street Mall. Folsom Field And The Coors Event Center Are Two Blocks Away. Dining At Thyme On The Creek Is Offered Indoors Or On The Heated Outdoor Terrace And Features Local Organic Produce. Fuller's Griffin Cigar Bar Specializes In Bourbons, Single Malt Scotches And English Beers. Coaches Corner Interactive Sports Bar Is Home To The University Of Colorado Football Coach's Radio Program. Hotel Amenities Include A Fitness Center, Two Spa Tubs And Both Indoor And Outdoor Pools. Fifteen Tennis Courts And A Basketball Court Are On-site. Over 18,000 Square Feet Of Event Space Is Available. Wireless Internet Access Is Complimentary In The Lobby And Restaurants. All 268 Guestrooms Feature Colorado Pioneer Decor With Patchwork Quilts And andmark Photographs. Coffee Makers Are Provided. High-speed Internet Access Is Available For A Fee.   Book Now Special Wedding Rates

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PSYCHIC

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FORMAL WEAR

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Creating Personal Traditions:
Writing your own wedding vows may suit your personal wedding style, but it can be a bit of a daunting task to begin

with. If you are trying to write your own vows, don’t let the task overwhelm you or intimidate you. Writing your own

vows should begin and end with how you feel, not what others are expecting. If you are creating your own wedding

ceremony  and style and you want to write your own vows, here are a few questions to consider in creating the

vows you want to make.

When and where did you first meet?
What was the state of your life before the two of you met?
At what point did you realize you were in love? Describe the feeling.
What inspires you about your loved one?
What life goals and dreams do you share?
What have you learned from each other?
What qualities make your love unique? What qualities will keep it strong?
How has your view of the world changed since you fell in love?
What do you most look forward to about life with this person?
What are some special moments in your relationship? Use them all, even the sad times as well as the happy,

moving,  or profound.
What happened the day you asked her to marry you? How did you feel?
Reading the vows you have written yourself during your wedding ceremony can be one of the most romantic things

you’ve ever done. It’s the kind of thing that really helps you create your own personal wedding style. Writing your own

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The Boulder Valley was first the home of Indians, primarily the Southern Arapaho tribe who maintained a village near Haystack Mountain. Utes, Cheyennes, Comanches, and Sioux were occasional visitors to the area.

Gold seekers established the first non-native settlement in Boulder County on October 17, 1858 at Red Rocks near the entrance to Boulder Canyon. Less than a year later, on February 10, 1859, the Boulder City Town Company was organized by A.A. Brookfield, the first president, and 56 shareholders. Four thousand forty-four lots were laid out at a purchase price of $1,000 each, a price that was later lowered in order to attract more residents.

Part of the Nebraska Territory until February 28, 1861, when the Territory of Colorado was created by the U.S. Congress, Boulder City grew slowly. It developed as a supply base for miners going into the mountains in search of gold and silver. Boulder City residents provided these miners with equipment, agricultural products, housing and transport services, and gambling and drinking establishments.

Competition among Boulder County settlements for new residents and businesses was intense. As a mining supply town, Boulder residents were more settled than in the mining camps. Economic stability was a necessity and residents encouraged the establishment of railroad service, hospital and school buildings, and a stable town government.

Boulder's first schoolhouse was built in 1860 at the southwest corner of Walnut and 15th Street, the first in the territory. Also in 1860 a group of Boulder residents began lobbying to have the University of Colorado located in Boulder. By 1874 Boulder had won the designation, secured a donated 44.9 acre site and raised $15,000 to match a similar grant by the state legislature. Construction of Old Main signaled the opening of the University, with classrooms, auditorium, office and the President's living quarters all located there.

Transportation was improved in 1873 with railroad service coming to Boulder. Gradually tracks were laid to provide service to Golden and Denver and to the mining camps to the west. In 1890 the railroad depot was constructed on Water Street (now Canyon Boulevard) and 14th Street.

City government was formalized on Saturday, November 4, 1871 when the town of Boulder was incorporated. The first mayor, Jacob Ellison, was elected for a two month term in 1878.

By 1880 Boulder's population had passed the 3,000 mark, which was the minimum required by state statutes for the incorporation of a city of the second class. This step was taken on April 3, 1882, and that month a new town hall was completed in time for the first meeting of the council of the newly formed city government. Designation of Boulder as the county seat occurred in 1867 and led to the construction of the first courthouse at its present site in 1883. It burned to the ground in 1932 and was replaced by the current courthouse in 1934.

Amenities and health services were developed, even in periods of little growth. The first Post Office was established in 1860; the telegraph became available in 1874; a hospital was built in 1873; a water system was installed in 1874; and the first bank was built in 1874.

The initial residential area was located in what is now downtown and in some parts of Goss/Grove, Whittier and Mapleton Hill neighborhoods. As commercial expansion took over downtown housing, these neighborhoods surrounding downtown remained primarily residential areas. At the turn of the century growth of the University led to the development of parts of University Hill. One mark of elegance for residents were flagstone sidewalks, first installed during the 1880's.

The first private school in Boulder, Mount St. Gertrude Academy, was opened in 1892. Boulder, by then accessible to visitors by railroad, was known as a community with a prosperous economy, a comprehensive educational system, and well maintained residential neighborhoods. It was no wonder that the railroad recommended Boulder as a site for a Chautauqua in 1897. Boulder residents passed a bond issue to buy the land, and the now familiar Chautauqua auditorium was built.

By 1905 the economy was faltering and Boulder counted heavily on tourism to boost its fortunes; however, Boulder had no first class hotel to attract summer visitors and group meetings. By 1906 a subscription drive had raised money to begin construction. The first event at the new hotel was a reception for Boulderites, held on December 30, 1908, and the Hotel Boulderado opened to the public for business on January 1, 1909.

Tourism continued to dominate the Boulder economy for the next forty years. Each summer shopkeepers, transport firms, and lodging managers eagerly awaited the influx of Chautauqua residents, primarily from Texas, and other visitors. By World War II, when tourism declined, the University unknowingly provided another opportunity for growth. With the location of the U.S. Navy's Japanese language school at CU, young men and women from around the country became acquainted with the City and liked it.

Following World War II, many of these trainees returned as students, professional and businesspeople, joining veterans attending the University on the G.I. bill. Boulder's population had not increased significantly since the 1920's. The 1920 census showed 11,006 residents while the 1940 census count was 12,958. After the first influx of new residents in the late 1940's the count soared to 20,000 in 1950.

New residents meant both new opportunities and new challenges. Although jobs were needed, townspeople wanted to preserve the beautiful natural setting and amenities developed over the years. By 1950 Boulder leaders were actively recruiting new "clean" industry and improved transportation, securing a new highway, the Boulder-Denver Turnpike, and the National Bureau of Standards in 1952. Other research and development industries soon followed.



 

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