La Joya Dulce Barn & Ranch Weddings

ssed swiftly and sincerely. It was so reassuring to know that Kathie was always there for us anytime we had a question (be it significant or seemingly trivial). She always made time for us and made us feel like we were her only concern. On our wedding day, La Joya Dulce and their staff surpassed all our expectations! The genuine hospitality, service, and professionalism by their staff were truly extraordinary. We really appreciated the use of their décor inventory to help with transforming the spaces into what felt like our own! And they have the kindest, most beautiful horses in the valley! We cannot thank the La Joya Dulce team enough for ensuring our day was even better than we could have dreamed! We would 110% recommend La Joya Dulce!

on their property. You really can't go wrong having your wedding here. It's even more gorgeous in person, which doesn't seem possible but it's true. If I could get married here every weekend, I would!!

t Kathie and her team had to offer. Then on the day of, everything went smoothy knowing all the plans were coordinated in advance! We look forward to being back up at their venue and can't wait for the next event!

anning for a Summer 2020 wedding), my typically experience with other venues was getting ~5 min to speak with someone. That was not that case with La Joya Dulce. From the first call, I knew they were a different type of venue -- one that cares about their current, and potential future couples, immensely. I could write a whole essay, but I'll give you the basic gist about how wonderful this venue and the people who run it are: - Pre-COVID, we were looking forward to a June 2020 wedding at La Joya Dulce. From my first call with Kathie, all the way to the point where we realized COVID was going to hinder our plans, she was always willing to take my calls, get creative, figure out new ways to go about things, and then eventually change direction. It was a stressful time for couples planning weddings, but I also know it was an extremely stressful time for small business owners in the wedding industry. Regardless of that, Kathie, Wayne, and Mandy were all wonderful, supportive, and again, willing to get creative, and we ended up figuring out a new solution. (It's took a few tries, so thank you for your patience, Kathie, Wayne and Mandy!) - The venue is breathtaking! The view is out of this world, and everything is so well organized. When we finally got to have our party in July 2021, I 100% felt like everything was taken care of, and my husband and I had zero stress about how things were running. They do so much behind the scenes and truly make you feel at home. - La Joya Dulce does this wonderful thing called "Share The Love". This program is the best thing to happen to any future couple, and it felt even more specially after all of the craziness of COVID. Basically, once you decide to become a La Joya Dulce couple, you have access to a whole library of decorations that previous couples have donated to the ranch. There are some "bigger" items that you have to pay a bit extra for, but compared to renting it from another spot, it's extremely affordable. And a good amount of the items are free once you decide La Joya Dulce is the place you want to get married. - They let you pick your vendors. This was HUGE for my husband and I! We were not impressed with other vendors we had spoken to because of how expensive their services were to begin with + the fact that we would've had to go through them for food and alcohol (which they up-charged like crazy). With La Joya Dulce, we were given a list of "preferred vendors" which was very helpful when it came to narrowing down our search, but we were also able to use our own vendors if we chose to do so. Again, I could go on-and-on, but I'll end by saying this: I 1000% recommend this venue to any couple that's looking for a BEAUTIFUL venue, an AMAZING team of people to help make your day perfect, and an UNFORGETTABLE experience.

h operation. The facilities, vibe, views and different options are amazing. Having access to there extensive inventory of décor in the "share the love program" was very helpful for us to keep our cost down and not end up with a bunch of stuff we would never use again. The staff was always right there when we needed something and happy to help and keep everything running calmly and smoothly. I cant say enough good things about this place. If you are looking for a venue in Steamboat. Look no further. LJD is hands down the best!

y than we ever anticipated and we are grateful to have teamed up with LJD to help us pull it off. I left many of the decisions on creative details to Mandy and she did a fantastic job. Our wedding day was hands down the most special and fun day of our lives. We encountered a wind storm right before the ceremony followed by a double rainbow and unbelievable sunset. You can't beat the views and atmosphere at the ranch. It was truly an incredible and absolutely unforgettable experience. We couldn't recommend LDJ more!

do the wedding celebration in summer of 2021. Both times we were met with amazing professionalism, top-notch planning/time management of the many items that you have to juggle when planning a wedding, a beautiful setup, and just an overall sense of love and excitement from the team. Everyone is super easy to work with, has impeccable taste, and is there to make sure you have a fantastic, fun, memorable day. Hands down, the 2 best days of my life have been at La Joya Dulce! The ranch is gorgeous and the Share to Love inventory is abundant and in great shape! It saved us hundreds of $$ on would-have been decor expenses. Kathie has made great relationships within the community in Steamboat and we used several of her recommendations and those teams did not disappoint. We absolutely love this venue and everyone you work with while you are there! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

or hair and makeup he day of. Everything ran so smoothly and it was a delight to work with Mandy. I would recommend it to everyone!!

constant communication with you, checking in very step of the way. Mandy and her crew make the weeks leading up to and the day of your wedding as stress-free as possible - letting you truly enjoy your day. I can’t speak highly enough of this place and this team.

ns of decorations and so much space for everything and anything that you wanted to do. The wedding coordinator, Mandy is amazing, we love her!

seamlessly and almost invisibly! Kathy is great at communicating at every step of the way. Thank you for a FANTASTIC wedding.

h the perfect veil throw (amazing photo!). From Kathie’s caring demeanor, to the venue being in perfect, picturesque condition, we could not be happier with our wedding. Highly recommend to others!

oom meetings with my groom and I answering questions. They went above and beyond before a dollar was spent or a contract was signed to ensure we felt comfortable. We knew without a doubt we were making the best decision out of any venue in Colorado. I hired Mandy Crabb for her full wedding planning service and would recommend her to every bride in the universe. Mandy was my peace through the craziness of planning a wedding and anyone can attest that once you get in her presence you just feel at ease. I was an involved bride with planning and Mandy helped me every step of the way by guiding my timelines and suggestions with her expertise and decor skills. However, on the day of, I just wanted to show up and have everything done. That is exactly what happened. The LJD crew went ABOVE and beyond making sure that every detail went off without a hitch the entire wedding weekend. Every table setting, flower, piece of cake, chair, etc., was arranged perfectly and I couldn't be more grateful. After the wedding, I had a number of guests contact me saying how incredible the staff were at LJD and how it was the most beautiful wedding venue they had ever been to. In short, if you are looking for a venue with breathtaking views, incredible customer service, and staff that are 100% invested in your day, this is the one! I promise if you book this venue it will be one of the best decisions of your entire life.

anet. We had a beautiful wedding during COVID and I can only imagine what they can do when they aren't restricted.

up to our wedding. The entire experience was just a dream and we had such an incredible wedding day at La Joya Dulce! The pavilion was transformed into a bright, airy space for our reception. We had some truly magical photos taken in the fields at the ranch during golden hour. The ceremony space had unbeatable views of the Elk River Valley. All our friends raved about Mandy and how she was on top of everything. And as a bride, I was able to trust the team with any last minute details or problems, so that I could really just enjoy the day. We have a fond spot in our hearts for this place and the people.

eschedule into 2021 without hesitation. When they say you join the LJD family when you choose them as your venue, it really feels like a family. We are so happy to have a team that is able to adjust to the situation and allow us to now have two weddings of our dreams!

e kept us updated every step of the way, given us a plethora of options, and have made this whole ordeal so much better. I feel truly blessed and grateful this is the venue I haven chosen to get married at. I am not sure other venues would be as great as they have been. Even pre-COVID times they were very responsive, offered a ton of support and addresses any/all concerns. They are the most thoughtful team and truly enjoy what they get to do each and every day. It makes working with them a joy rather than a pain. The venue itself is magical! The views are breathtaking and there are lots of different features to make the wedding of your dreams come true. I wish I could give them 10 stars!

rty consists of a gorgeous barn and large covered arena surrounded by horses in the fields with a view of Elk Mountain. I couldn't recommend this location more!

LJD team. We absolutely loved working with them! Highly recommend booking La Joya Dulce for your special day.

ccable service was absolutely above and beyond what we could have envisioned for our wedding day. From the beginning, we knew this was our spot after touring the gorgeous outdoor ceremony site and stunning indoor barn facilities. A huge benefit to us was having the entire property for 3 days. YES - you pay a very affordable amount for the entire weekend!! This allowed us to host multiple day events, including our rehearsal, set-up at leisure, and breakdown the day after our wedding. We also loved having the option to get ready onsite in beautiful, spacious, and of course separate areas. The venue offers not only multiple areas to host your events, but includes various (and normally very costly) event rentals such as tables, chairs, linens, bar tops, games, lots of wedding decor, and a very fancy trailer bathroom. At first, I was worried about planning a destination wedding in the mountains while we live far away but Kathie and Mandy were amazingly well-organized and helpful. I greatly appreciated their recommendations for local vendors and willingness to work with all of our preferred vendors and day-of coordinator. We took on planning most of our wedding, and I could not have done it without Kathie’s ongoing advice, problem-solving approach, and sanity check-ins (“what’s the weather like today and how many leaves are left on the aspens?!?!). Kathie and her team did everything possible to make our day special, carefree, and enjoyable for our guests. We received so many compliments on our wedding day, and cannot thank La Joya Dulce enough for everything. In working with this venue, I learned that working with a venue is more than just a place to host your event, it’s all about the people you get to work with (for months…) and the staff at La Joya is as good as they come. BOOK THIS VENUE NOW, you will get to have a supportive extended family to help plan your wedding, an amazing place to host your guests, and the opportunity to enjoy every second of your special day.

sal, Mandy had a great last minute idea to open the riding arena doors for my grand entrance down the isle. This past August we asked if we could go back there to celebrate our anniversary by the ceremony site since we live locally. We planned to eat our cake and drink champagne with a picnic blanket setup. Kathy and Wayne went above and beyond to have the horses out, the fire pit going and miss Daisy (the car) out for pictures. It was amazing! Definitely recommend this venue. Our family still has not stopped talking about how fun our wedding was!

from the rest of the venue and was a dream space to get ready in. We loved being able to use multiple indoor/outdoor spaces at LJD (we had our ceremony outside, dinner inside the barn, and dance party in the arena). Uniquely, LJD has an inventory of décor you can choose to use, which cut down on us having to purchase and transport so many various wedding items. For us, one of LJD’s major draws was that they only hold one wedding per weekend. Having access to the venue for three full days allowed for a more relaxed timeline and provided opportunity for us to more fully immerse ourselves in our wedding day and weekend! They have a lot of vendor referrals if you ask for them, but ultimately allow you to choose our own vendors (music, bartenders, caterer, etc), which helped us make our wedding more personalized and also work within our own budget. Kathie, Wayne, Mandy were amazingly responsive, had great suggestions when we asked, and made our ideas and dreams come to life! They work really hard and we felt comfortable and grateful that we were able to put our trust in them and their amazing staff on our day! We chose to hire LJD’s wedding manager, Mandy Crabb, and couldn’t imagine choosing differently! She is a total gem! Mandy was so calming, took charge of all the things we needed her to, and coordinated flawlessly with all our vendors. She genuinely delights in her job and is a jack-of-all-trades…we only wish we’d used more of her talents! I’d recommend LJD to anyone searching for a venue in a CO mountain town (and we’re biased, but Steamboat Springs is a magical place and our guests went on lots of local adventures). Our friends and family traveled from all over the US and we received so many compliments from them about our wedding and their experiences at La Joya Dulce! We have no regrets!

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