La Joya Dulce Weddings & Events Reviews
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Cassandra Sent on 12/22/2024Perfect day with the perfect team ❤️
Kathie and her I do crew are truly one of a kind! From the drop dead gorgeous scenery to the most detailed ceremony and reception decor! They truly look at the smallest details and make your day truly memorable not just for your I do day but for the entire experience. I will definitely recommend Kathie and her crew to anyone wanting a once in a lifetime wedding ❤️ ❤️ -
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Hayley Sent on 09/19/2024Wedding of our dreams!
We live here locally in Steamboat and it meant the world to us to be able to get married here. Everything about this venue is amazing! We had the best experience and our guests had THE BEST time. They truly put the bride and groom first while also providing an amazing experience for their guests. The wedding day was stress free, as the staff are professionals and made the day seem seamless. My wedding coordinator Kylie was absolutely amazing and made us feel so comfortable. She was calm, cool and collected the entire time. The venue is beautiful, and the staff goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and confident about the big day. I would recommend La Joy Dulce to anyone and everyone! They were very supportive and accommodating to our ideas as well as very easy to communicate with from day one. 10/10! -
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Kaleigh Sent on 08/22/2023The Best CO Ranch 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! -
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Katie Sent on 08/18/2023Dream come true
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! -
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John Sent on 08/02/2023Best Venue in Steamboat
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 -
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Meredith Sent on 08/24/2022Perfect Scenery and Amazing staff
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. -
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Nanette Sent on 08/10/2022A winter wedding you can only dream of.
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. -
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Taylor Sent on 07/08/2022Great venue coming from an event planner!
I was the event planner for my clients Emily + Alex and we helped them find La Joya Dulce for their wedding. It was the perfect venue for their big day and as a planner we appreciate the attention to detail, communication, and collaboration that 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! -
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Anne Sent on 12/29/2021Most Beautiful Venue In Colorado!
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.
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Kelsie Sent on 10/14/2021La Joya Dulce Wedding
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! -
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Abigail Sent on 10/07/2021Amazing Venue with breathtaking views and THE BEST staff!
Kathie, Mandy, and the entire La Joya Dulce team are absolutely amazing! We were one of the couples impacted by 2020 covid restrictions and Kathie was gracious enough to allow us to come get married, as planned, with our very limited family. She let us come back and do the wedding celebration with our full guest list over the summer (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!! -
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Carol Sent on 09/23/2021LJD made planning a wedding enjoyable
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 -
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Siobhan Sent on 09/21/2021Phenomenal
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. -
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Katie Sent on 06/24/2021One of the best decisions of my entire life!!!
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.
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Brittany Sent on 06/19/2020Love the LJD team and venue!
Kathie, Mandy and the entire LJD team have been nothing short of incredible. Our original wedding has been affected by Covid-19 and they have gone above and beyond to not only allow us to have a small celebration on our original date but also reschedule 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! -
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Aristotle Sent on 10/08/2019We loved it!
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! -
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Lizzie Sent on 10/05/2019Our La Joya Dulce Dream Wedding
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 : ) -
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Sylvie Sent on 12/07/2018Stunning ranch with views and excellent customer service!
Kathie and Wayne and their team were spectacular to work with. They went above and beyond to help us create a warm, elegant, and professional-grade event. They have a stunning property from a classic barn welcome and a large indoor arena, to an outdoor setting with brilliant views of the surrounding mountains and valley. I look forward to working with them again in the future! -
Grayson Sent on 10/08/2024
10 stars!!
Kathy, Tommi, and the entire team at LJD made sure every detail was accounted for from the chargers for plates to the vintage rug runway from cocktail hour to the reception. It truly was the best day of our lives with a backdrop our guests will never forget and won't stop posting about! The team ensured our wedding experience was about all about US on our big day, which was so important to us. I couldn't have asked for a more thoughtful, diligent, and well rounded team on my wedding day. The atmosphere of the venue is truly breathtaking. -
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Allie Sent on 08/13/2024
An idyllic ranch wedding
Our wedding day at La Joya Dulce was truly unforgettable. It was the most wonderful day of our lives, everything was perfect. Kathie and Kylie went above and beyond to make sure every detail was attended to. They were extremely accommodating and patient, making the planning process smooth and enjoyable.
The staff at La Joya Dulce were not only professional but also incredibly helpful. They were quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had, which put us at ease throughout the entire planning process. Their attention to detail was immaculate, and they truly listened to our vision for the day.
In conclusion, we highly recommend La Joya Dulce Weddings to any couple looking for a dedicated and talented team to bring their wedding vision to life. We are grateful for the unforgettable memories they helped us create on our big day. -
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