Greyson & Mack’s Summer Wedding
Photos by Caitlin Steuben
Featured: Stunning Floral Wedding at La Joya Dulce
I couldn't have asked for a more thoughtful, diligent, and well rounded team on my wedding day
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I couldn't have asked for a more thoughtful, diligent, and well rounded team on my wedding day 〰️
“Kathie, 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 LJD is truly breathtaking, and the love built in through careful curation is evident and tangible.”
Some weddings are beautiful. Others are felt. Grayson and Mack’s spring wedding at La Joya Dulce landed firmly in the second category — layered, intentional, deeply personal, and anchored by an atmosphere their guests still can’t stop talking about.
From the very beginning, this celebration was designed with care. Every element had purpose, from the chargers on each place setting to the vintage rug runway that guided guests from cocktail hour into the reception. At a luxury wedding venue like our amazing La Joya Dulce, details aren’t an afterthought — they’re part of the story. And this story was unmistakably theirs.
Set on a rolling Colorado ranch along the Elk River, with open views of Sleeping Giant and the quiet presence of horses and cattle nearby, the setting delivered the kind of backdrop destination wedding guests hope for but rarely expect. It was expansive without being overwhelming. Refined without feeling pretentious. The kind of place that elevates a celebration while still letting the couple take center stage.
A Ceremony with Room to Breathe
One of the most meaningful moments of the day happened when no one else was watching.
Immediately following the ceremony, Grayson and Mack stepped away for a brief pocket of time together while guests transitioned to cocktail hour. In that quiet space, they shared personal vows, snuck macarons from the dessert table, and eventually grabbed a few slices of pizza before making their grand entrance. It was unpolished, real, and exactly what the moment called for — a reminder that even in a beautifully orchestrated destination wedding, the heart of the day is still just two people choosing each other.
The ceremony itself balanced emotion and levity with ease. A flower man made his way down the aisle — tossing petals, handing out a beer, and instantly setting the tone. Their officiant shared favorite stories about each of them, earning both laughter and tears from guests who felt genuinely included in the moment rather than simply observing it.
Design That Told a Story
Grayson’s vision for the day was inspired by summer garden parties back home in Charleston — and it translated beautifully to the ranch setting. Hydrangeas and white roses, paired with lush greenery, nodded to her roots and her family’s deep connection to floriculture. Elevated candlesticks, soft votives, and thoughtfully styled tablescapes brought warmth and elegance without competing with the surrounding landscape.
Much of the design was built from La Joya Dulce’s “Share the Love” collection — curated pieces passed down from previous couples — creating a quiet throughline between celebrations. In a full-circle moment, a lacey gold charger introduced during Grayson and Mack’s wedding is now part of that collection for future couples. It’s a small detail, but one that speaks volumes about how this venue approaches legacy and care.
An Experience Centered on the Couple
Throughout the day, the focus never drifted. The team ensured the experience stayed centered on Grayson and Mack — not on logistics, timelines, or production for production’s sake. That kind of attentiveness is what defines a true luxury destination wedding venue: not just how it looks, but how supported a couple feels within it.
Signature cocktails kept the celebration lively — margaritas, paper planes, and later-night espresso martinis — while the reception unfolded with the kind of energy that only happens when guests feel relaxed, welcomed, and fully immersed in the experience.
Why This Day Lingers
Grayson and Mack’s wedding wasn’t just thoughtfully designed — it was thoughtfully held. The atmosphere was tangible. The love was evident. And the care woven into every decision created a celebration that felt deeply personal while still offering guests something unforgettable.
At La Joya Dulce, weddings like this are never about checking boxes. They’re about creating space — for connection, for joy, and for moments that live on long after the last song fades. This spring wedding did exactly that.