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5 Festive Corporate Holiday Party Themes Perfect for Spruce Mountain Ranch

The holiday season is the perfect time to bring your team together for a memorable celebration that goes beyond the typical office party. At Spruce Mountain Ranch, we've hosted countless corporate holiday events that transform into unforgettable experiences, thanks to our stunning Colorado mountain setting and versatile venue spaces.

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Blue Hour Magic: Capturing Dreamy Wedding Photos at Spruce Mountain Ranch

There's something absolutely magical about that fleeting moment when day transitions to night—when the sky transforms into a canvas of deep blues, purples, and soft pinks. This enchanting time, known as "blue hour," offers couples the most romantic and cinematic backdrop for their wedding photography. At Spruce Mountain Ranch, we've witnessed countless couples fall in love with these dreamy, intimate portraits that feel more like scenes from a fairytale than traditional wedding photos.

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Budget vs. Luxury Weddings: Breaking Down the Costs

Planning your dream wedding can feel overwhelming, but it is possible to put together the perfect day on any budget. Whether you want a simple and affordable ceremony or a luxurious and extravagant day, the right vendors will be able to work with you to make your vision achievable. This guide breaks down what you can expect from budget-friendly and high-end packages to help you decide what your priorities are and how different vendors will fit in your budget.

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Tips on Tipping Your Wedding Vendors

When planning and budgeting for your wedding, it’s wise to include which vendors you are tipping and how much you’ll give. Tipping is a great way to acknowledge excellent service and showcase your appreciation for their products and services. That said, tipping is not necessarily obligatory, and there’s no exact number for how much you’re expected to give. You can tip as much or as little as you want, depending on the level of service you get and how satisfied you are. Plus, there are some cases where you can completely skip giving the bonus. Here is a little guide to help you navigate gratuity on your special day.

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How to Get Through Wedding Season in One Piece (From a Fellow Wedding Professional)

For most of us in the wedding industry, there are many days our work duties hardly feel like work at all. I mean…getting to help two lovebirds celebrate the most beautiful day of their lives? What could be more exciting, right? While exhilarating, working back-to-back events during wedding season can be utterly and entirely exhausting!

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Why You Need a True Conference Partner (Not Just a Venue)

Planning a successful business or industry conference is much harder than calling up a few speakers, coordinating a few workshops, and booking a few vendors.

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Keynote Speakers: In or Out? And How to Choose the Right One

Keynote speakers have long been a staple in the event industry, but as alternative forms of audience engagement (like interactive workshops and simulations) gain traction, the question arises: Are keynote speakers still the best use of funds?

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Fireside Romance: Incorporating Spruce Mountain's Fire Features Into Your Fall Wedding

There’s nothing like cozying up by a fire surrounded by your closest friends and loved ones, especially in the fall when the air is just brisk enough to make a crackling fire so tempting. But incorporating fireside ambiance into your wedding evening? That’s even better!

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Choc Full of Love: 13 Sweet and Stylish Brown Wedding Ideas

Move over blush and sage — 2025 is bringing the heat with rich, romantic chocolate brown. From Pinterest boards to bridal runways, mocha tones are the it-girl of wedding palettes this season. Whether you’re leaning rustic luxe or modern minimal, here are 13 ways to work chocolate brown into your big day.

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The Rise of the "Wedding Weekend": Maximizing Time with Your Guests

Considering a multi-day wedding? These days, the idea of extending the celebration is far from outlandish. Many couples are opting for an elongated “wedding weekend” in lieu of the rushed one-day occasion we’re all so used to.

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