C Lazy U Ranch

tely at ease the entire day Saturday even though we had rain that turned into snow and put a wrench in our plans on getting to the meadow where the ceremony was held. My wedding party ended up riding in on snowmobiles and I took a snowcat, how awesome is that?! Our guests are still raving about how unique and great of a time they had, and it was truly priceless being able to spend a whole weekend with our closest family and friends. The activities were so much fun, the accommodations luxurious, and the food and wine were to die for! I wish we could do it all over again, and my husband and I can't wait to go back and stay at the ranch someday!

did some frantic 2 am googling. After making a short list of venues my first phone call was to Jackie Kecskes at the C Lazy U. As a TX native I knew I wanted my wedding to remind me of home and I also wanted someone to handle all of the little things for me so I could enjoy my day. The staff at the C Lazy U went above and beyond helping me accomplish my dream day/worry free wedding. Jackie has a way of making everyone feel at ease and did an amazing job helping me plan a fantastic weekend at such short notice. The chef and sommelier worked with us to craft the perfect menu for our entire wedding weekend (yes, you get to plan every single meal for while you're there). The ranch handled all of the room reservations for our friends and family, and a welcome bag plus schedule is included with every stay so I didn't have to worry about maps or welcome bags! There are plenty of activities on top of the amazing horseback rides so all of our guests were entertained while we were doing pictures/getting ready/on the day of/before/after. Not to mention we had the entire place to ourselves! I cannot tell you how great it was to be surrounded by friends and family only on the biggest day of my life. On your big day you will have so many fantastic locations to take pictures at it will be hard to choose. The staff will patiently drive you all over the ranch and even help with silly things like bringing the deodorant you forgot to put on... Our ceremony was at the Overlook, which has amazing views, and the ranch even built a bar/hot chocolate bar at the site for us to keep everyone warm, which was such a great touch. Between the ceremony and cocktail hour we had games in the barn for all the guests which the kids loved, and then wonderful hors d'oeuvres in the library. After dinner we danced and had a dessert buffet in the pool house, which was just big enough to dance in but still retain an intimate atmosphere. At first no one was dancing so Jackie jumped in to teach an impromptu line dancing class which did a great job of loosening everyone up. The staff cleaned everything up afterwards, even packed up our wedding presents and loaded them in our truck for us the next day. Brides truly do not have to worry about a thing! As you can tell I have nothing but wonderful things to say about the C Lazy U, and I will be eternally thankful to the staff for helping my family have such a wonderful weekend. Jackie and I still keep in touch, and I can't wait to take my family back to the C Lazy U in a few years to share this special place with them.

kend was and how much fun they had. For almost all of them, it was a once in a lifetime experience. The staff was truly amazing and professional and adapted well given the issues with weather we had that day. The small touches that we never thought of provided great photos and lasting memories for my husband and I and our guests. We can't wait to go back!!

their guests. I know this may sound crazy, but my husband and I booked our wedding with C Lazy U before I had ever even seen the ranch. But once we went for our complimentary stay, I absolutely fell in love… and I was so excited that we would be getting married there. Jackie Keckes and Heather Peters were by our side throughout all of the months of wedding planning and the many many decisions that had to be made. I could not have asked for a more perfect pair to help us plan our wedding. Because of Jackie and Heather, I can honestly tell you that the wedding planning was stress-free for me. They did such an amazing job. From meal preferences, to rooming requests, and cancellations/add-on guests… they did it all! I was able to just enjoy the entire process… and I am so thankful for that. The wedding went flawlessly, and we owe that to all of the coordinators and the ranch hands at C Lazy U. People kept telling me that we would have our “hiccups” and stressors on the day of the wedding.. but we really didn’t (unless it was just kept a secret from me)! The ceremony site and the reception were absolutely beautiful. Jackie did such an incredible job planning the wedding of our dreams. Due to my inability to make decisions, Jackie actually helped me my making quite a few of them for me (per my request)… and she could not have done a better job. It was as if she’s known me my whole life and knew exactly what I wanted… she is incredible. C Lazy U is an perfect venue for a wedding. If you are considering this ranch as a venue for your own wedding, I highly suggest you stop considering and just book it! Well you don’t have to do that, but I really do recommend you seriously consider C Lazy U. The ranch is absolutely breathtaking, and the activities and meals that they provide for your guests will leave them wanting to book their own vacation there. If amazing food, fun activities, and beautiful mountain views aren’t enough… their friendly, enthusiastic, and accommodating staff will definitely win you over. Having our wedding at C Lazy U was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made… and there is not one thing we would have changed about our wedding weekend. It really was like a dream.

me reassurance that my wedding wasn't going to be just another "for the books". When first visiting C Lazy U, I was taken back by how effortless it was to see….I couldn't imagine a wedding anywhere else. Having flexibility was key when planning our wedding. Our budget and ideas fluctuated because we were planning out of state. C Lazy U was very accommodating, gave sound advice, and made it easy for us to trust the process. Apart from being an unique venue, with multiple activities for guests to enjoy…the staff is one of a kind. Hands down, some of the friendliest and warm hearted people we've ever met. An example, it rained on our wedding day. Our wedding coordinator and on staff planner, Jackie, was very honest with us from the beginning. Should it rain, wait it out. During pictures, we had a car to take the groom and I around the Ranch for different shots. At one of these locations, it started pouring and both the groom and myself began to tense up. We sat with Rhonda, another day of coordinator, she pulled out her iPod and began to search for our favorite songs. Without hesitating, she kept her cool (as well as ours) and provided some suggestions for next spots. She made us laugh and never deterred us from what was really important that day. I'm so thankful for that. We waited about 35 minutes and the skies not only broke, but the sun came out and the clouds disappeared. Positivity was a blessing. At C Lazy U, you're not just a 'summer bride' or 'winter bride' nor are you just a customer…you're special. We didn't just have a wedding at C Lazy U, we had an experience and memory of a lifetime. The guests at the Ranch were exclusive guests of our wedding and got to take home the best gift we could have imagined…a true taste of Colorado while celebrating with family and friends, there was nothing average about that.