La Joya Dulce Weddings & Events Reviews

I attended a venue at La Joya Dulce several weeks ago. It was a breathtaking experience with beautiful scenery on a jaw dropping property. The entire staff was so helpful and professional. Kathie and Wayne are so accommodating and their attention to detail is beyond impressive! The food...the music...the florals...all 5 STAR. If you are looking for the ideal ranch setting in the perfect mountain getaway, you have found it at La Joya Dulce!

Anyone who looks at the photos can tell that La Joya Dulce is absolutely stunning! However, the best part is Kathie and the staff. Unfortunately, I was unable to hold my wedding here. However, Kathie was an absolute saint answering all of my questions and helping me come up with options and ways to make it happen. Even with the most obscure or random question, she was there with an answer in hand. The team at La Joya Dulce is so incredibly professional and personable, and if I ever hold another event, I'm 100% doing it there!

Discovering the La Joya Dulce Ranch for our intimate elopement was like stumbling upon a hidden gem in the heart of nature's embrace. From the breathtaking landscapes to the fabulous staff, every aspect of our experience at this outdoor venue was nothing short of extraordinary.
The natural beauty that La Joya Dulce Ranch offers is simply unmatched. Nestled amidst mountains and aspen trees, and under the expansive sky, the venue provided an awe-inspiring backdrop that made our elopement feel like a scene from a fairytale. The grounds showcased the venue's commitment to preserving the beauty of nature, creating an atmosphere that felt both tranquil and romantic.
What truly set La Joya Dulce Ranch apart, however, was the fabulous staff who worked hard to make our elopement everything we envisioned. From our first inquiry to the final farewell, the team was not only professional but also genuinely passionate about ensuring our day was perfect. Kathie’s and Tommi’s responsiveness, flexibility, and attention to detail were beyond compare. Their expertise in wedding planning, ensured our celebration felt intimate and personal while expertly handling every logistical detail.
The staff's dedication to creating a personalized experience was evident in every interaction. They took the time to understand our vision, offering creative suggestions and going above and beyond to accommodate our requests. Their warmth and enthusiasm made the entire planning process enjoyable, turning what could have been a stressful experience into a joyous journey.
In conclusion, the La Joya Dulce Ranch is a haven for couples seeking a magical outdoor wedding experience. The combination of natural beauty and a fabulous staff creates an unparalleled atmosphere of romance and joy. Our elopement was more than we could have ever imagined, and we owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the incredible team at La Joya Dulce Ranch. If you're dreaming of an intimate celebration surrounded by nature's wonders, look no further. This venue is a true gem, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have chosen it for our special day.

There are no words to express how incredible our experience was having our dream wedding at La Joya Dulce. This was the first venue we ever toured and we immediately fell in love with it and knew this was the place we wanted to get married. Not only were we in love with the scenery and all the incredible property we also loved Kathie and everyone who works there. They truly treated us as family and we are so thankful for everyone at La Joya Dulce.

The planning process was amazing and stress free. Kathie provided incredible recommendations for vendors that met all our hopes and needs. I loved planning our wedding at La Joya.

The best part was our wedding weekend, this truly was a dream come true. The entire staff was so kind and helpful setting up and made everything run so smoothly, including the rehearsal dinner. The day of the wedding was a dream come true. We got ready in the most beautiful space and had a blast. When it was time to make our way down to the alter the staff was so supportive and kind, all while making us feel like their own family. Our guests could not stop raving about La Joya. We enjoyed a gorgeous ceremony outside, with cocktail hour up at the barn and a reception at the pavilion. It was absolutely perfect! Everyone would tell us as we were planning that something will not go as planned, but at La Joya that is not the case. Every detail was immaculate and we had the time of our life. We never wanted the night to end and neither did the guests. We truly believe this is the most spectacular venue in all of Colorado and our guests agree.

La Joya Dulce is unlike any other venue in all the best ways and we are forever grateful for everything they did to make our wedding day a true fairytale!

Beautiful venue in Steamboat with breathtaking views of the mountains and local ranch lands. Offers a huge variety of options on-site to truly customize and have your own unique and memorable wedding

La Joya Dulce was the perfect setting for our "modern meets rustic" wedding. We still hear from guests how much fun they had and how beautiful the view was. Kathie, Loretta and the rest of the team were so great to work with. We would recommend them above any other!

Deciding on La Joya Dulce for my winter elopement was the easiest and best decision I made (other than saying “I do!”). Ranch owners Kathie and Wayne were a joy to work with in planning my dream wedding. Kathie’s vendor recommendations were excellent and I continued to feel reassured each time I heard a glowing review from these vendors (and others) about Kathie and La Joya Dulce. Every exchange we had in the months leading up to the wedding was helpful and encouraging. She was always willing to give a practical suggestion or give an honest opinion about what would work best on our big day. As we approached the big day, Kathie recognized that I needed to finalize some plans and ideas, and she couldn’t have been more helpful and accommodating with my last minute changes and adjustments.

On the morning of my wedding, Kathie was the first person I talked to. They had been up for hours already preparing the ranch for my wedding day. The heavy snowfall in the days leading up to my wedding-and anticipated rain on the day of-had me worried about plans (and backup plans), but Kathie reassured me that they had plans A, B, and C already in motion! My experience with Kathie up until this point allowed me to take a deep breath and just trust that she and her wonderful husband Wayne would take care of us, no matter what.

Little did I know that while I was getting ready in town, they were busy plowing the very road required for us to travel to La Joya Dulce! When we arrived, we had no idea about the amount of work they had put in to get us there safely, as everything looked more perfect than I could have imagined. Breathtaking views as far as the eye could see. Every single detail (inside and out) perfectly planned for and arranged.

Our small ceremony was emotional and included our children. We felt comfortable to be ourselves and truly enjoy the day. My family couldn’t stop commenting on the beauty of the place, and the welcome we Southerners had felt from Kathie and Wayne. Kathie wore many hats that day: cake decorator, impromptu ceremony planner/director, veil adjuster, champagne and hot chocolate pourer-anything in the world that we needed-she anticipated and made it happen seamlessly.

I could go on and on in describing the level of guidance and assistance Kathie provided in helping me plan and pull off the wedding of my dreams. Wayne even came through for my husband with a special request after the ceremony that remains a secret between the two of them. This place is magic and Kathie and Wayne went above and beyond to share that magic with us. I couldn’t imagine my wedding day spent anywhere else or with any other people!

Huge thank you to Kathie and the LJD crew for making it the most magical day of our lives! We were extremely impressed by the extra care and attention they put into making our day everything we wanted and more. From the moment we contacted Kathie, she was the most professional and responsive. She guided us through the process step-by-step and made sure we had everything lined up well before the deadlines. She connected us with an incredible wedding planner who ensured everything flowed seamlessly. We are eternally grateful to this entire team and still floating on the memories. People are still talking about the perfect views and finishing touches that made this day so special. We would recommend Kathie and the LJD crew to anyone who is dreaming of the perfect mountain getaway for their wedding.

Hands down, the best venue in Steamboat! We keep getting compliments on how beautiful the venue was and how much fun the wedding was! Kathie and Mandy make the process and will answer ANY question they can and will do anything to make it your dream day.

If you're considering La Joya Dulce for your wedding location, hurry up and book it! I could gush all day about how great out experience was. From the minute we met Kathie and her team we knew we wanted to get married there. They really make sure everything runs smoothly and goes off without a hitch. I never worried the entire planning process or the wedding day. Also Kathie was so helpful in helping us decide between multiple vendors and she didn't lead us astray. La Joya Dulce is one of the most beautiful places and I wish we could do it again!

This wedding venue is magical. You can use as much of the Ranch as you want to achieve the experience you want. We had a winter wedding that could have not been duplicated anywhere else. The views, the winter sunset, the pure white snow, the long driveway, the aspen trees, the beautiful horses, the expansive land, the barn and arena...it was all perfect. The horse and buggy just put the whole wedding onto another level. Kathie and Mandy were every easy to deal with and they offered great suggestions because they know every inch of their land. Anything we needed we got. And they have a huge barn with so many items you have access to, most are free. It's called 'Share the Love". Our favorite was the s'mores cart that Kathie's husband made. Our daughter also wanted ladders hung from the expansive ceiling of the arena to put her flowers on and not only did Kathie's husband hang them but he made the ladders. So many things were done that made our daughter feel like she was the most important person in the world. It was a wedding that only a person can dream of and they are still feeling the ranch even though it's been 7 months.

Kathie and her staff are incredible! They helped make our day better then we ever could have asked for. Even though it rained on our special day they had countless back up plans to make sure our wedding day went without a hitch. LJD is a top notch 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 rustic wedding venue in Colorado. Look no further. LJD is hands down the best!

We had a wonderful experience working with Mandy, Kathie, Wayne and the La Joya Dulce team. They make you feel like part of the family with the time and care they commit. Planning a wedding required so much work and energy than we ever anticipated and we are grateful to have teamed up with LJD to help us pull it off. I left most decisions on creative details to Mandy and she did a fantastic job. The views and atmosphere at the ranch are unbeatable. It was truly an incredible and absolutely unforgettable experience and we couldn't recommend LDJ more!

My daughter had LJD booked for August 2020, obviously that didn’t work, but they were very accommodating and we got the same day the next year. It was a destination wedding for most of the guests and they all rave about the place. I personally was there for a rehearsal dinner and all day doing hair and make up. It went off without a hitch dealing with Mandy was wonderful and everyone else at the venue. I would recommend it to everyone

There aren't enough words for how highly my husband and I think of La Joya Dulce as a venue, and more importantly, how amazing Kathie, Mandy and Wayne are as people and business owners.

When I first started looking for venues in early 2019 (planning 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.

La Joya Dulce is one magical place. From the day we met Kathie, we felt nothing but love and happiness from her and her space. Kathie was so accommodating with our situation and you could tell that she not only cared about us as a couple, our vision as a couple, but also the magnitude of the event. On the day of the event, Kathie and her staff were incredibly supportive, professional, and VERY timely. Our wedding had a stunning backdrop that had our photographers and guests in awe. I am so grateful that we found such an amazing venue for our special day. It was absolutely perfect and I wish we could relive it. Thanks for everything La Joya Dulce and thank you Kathie for being one of a kind.

Oh. My. Gosh. Where do I even begin in describing how INCREDIBLE LJD is. My now husband and I chose LJD during the height of the pandemic in 2020. We chose it without visiting it and while it was a leap of faith, Kathie and Mandy had MULTIPLE zoom meetings with my groom and I answering questions. They even had zoom meetings with our parents to include them and make sure they were comfortable as well. They went above and beyond before a dollar was spent or a contract was signed to ensure everything was accounted for. 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. It was all hands on deck, including the owners Kathie and Wayne ensuring 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. They truly work incredibly hard to make sure everything is absolutely perfect!

In short, if you are looking for a venue with breathtaking views (seriously go look at the pictures), 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.

How to I even begin to describe the amazing wedding we had at La Joya Dulce. From the beautiful fall aspen trees and endless valley you looked at during the ceremony to the amazing staff and best wedding planner a girl could ask for (Mandy with La Joya Dulce) this venue exceeded our expectations. If you are looking for a hip but classic barn venue with a true Colorado vibe I highly recommend LJD. As the bride I felt so well taken care of all day. Not only did I get to roll up in a 1939 Jaguar replica, I was brought cocktails and samplers of the amazing food without asking. We had our first dance under the stars outside the barn and then the Edison barn lights lite up our dance floor for the night. It was classy, elegant and still country. A must in your search for your perfect day : )

The awards they win are just the start. They think of *everything* and are so detail oriented, it's amazing. We were last minute in 2020 and they couldn't have put us more at ease. Add the gorgeous views and HUGE spaces to party in ... yet they managed to make it feel so very intimate. They are magicians!

La Joya could not have been more perfect an experience. I can't thank Kathi and her team enough. I was very busy and dealing with constant change during the planning. From the first meeting, we loved the venue and the owners. The breath taking scenery and facility aside, the team was so supportive and helpful. They were truly excited to make our dreams reality.
We were married on horseback by the owner and her words combined with the support of the staff made it a storybook day. I look at the photos and am amazed at how smooth and flawless the day went.

We loved having our wedding here, the staff was extremely accommodating and the setting/scenery was gorgeous. We had so much fun, and being able to have not only the ceremony and reception but also the rehearsal dinner at the venue was great. The communication between the staff and us during the planning process helped make our special day perfect and stress free!

We had an amazing wedding at LJD in early June, and have only wonderful things to say about Kathie, the venue and the experience!! Kathie was there the entire ceremony making sure things went smoothly, and she even helped during photographs with 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!

Even through a pandemic, working with Kathie, Mandy, and the entire team at LJD was such a fantastic experience. We received a lot of communication from Kathie, especially once COVID-19 hit, and felt at ease throughout the final weeks leading 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.

The venue is picture perfect. The team is truly phenomenal; kind, accommodating, helpful, fun but professional. We could not have asked for a better venue or team for our wedding. I’d recommend them over and over and over again.