Katie & Cody’s Summer Mountain Wedding
Photos by Caitlin Steuben
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Every detail was immaculate and we had the time of our life.
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Every detail was immaculate and we had the time of our life. 〰️
“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!”
Some weddings feel like moments in time. Others feel like home — a place where every detail, every face, every laugh becomes part of a shared story you never want to end.
Katie and Cody’s summer wedding at our amazing destination wedding venue, La Joya Dulce, was absolutely one of those days.
From the first moment they toured our Colorado ranch, something clicked. Not just because of the open sky or the rolling pastures, but because of how they were welcomed. They didn’t just see a venue — they felt it. Warm, grounded, intentional. By the time they walked back to the car after that first tour, they both knew this was where they wanted to say “I do.” This is exactly how we want you to feel. Welcomed. At home.
That kind of certainty is rare.
A Day That Felt Like a Dream Come True
The morning of the wedding felt like waking up inside a favorite memory you haven’t lived yet.
Katie got ready in a space that was bright, calm, and perfectly suited for joyful anticipation. Cody’s crew was laughing in the barn. Friends and family moved easily between the two worlds — everyone already in that subtle, happy buzz that only comes when something good is about to happen.
The ceremony took place outdoors, under wide Colorado skies that seemed to glow just for them. There was a moment — brief but unforgettable — when the hush settled and you could feel this collective inhale from everyone present. It was real. It was sacred. It was them.
Then came cocktail hour up at the barn — a gathering full of smiles, embraces, and conversations that felt as warm as the light fading into summer evening.
What Guests Are Still Talking About
Here’s a truth that’s not said lightly: wedding guests remember the venue long after the vows are a happy blur. And Katie and Cody heard it again and again. People couldn’t stop raving about La Joya Dulce — the atmosphere, the energy, the genuine way the place felt both grand and inviting.
That’s the magic of this venue as a destination wedding experience: you don’t just arrive at a beautiful location — you live in it. You feel held by it. You go home carrying part of it with you.
And if anyone ever told Katie and Cody that something would go wrong on their big day — they proved them spectacularly wrong. Every single detail was immaculate. Every transition was seamless. Every moment felt guided with care, not control.
Planning with Heart and Ease
Planning a wedding is supposed to be one of life’s most joyful experiences — but let’s be honest, it can also be stressful. Not for Katie and Cody. From the very beginning, the process felt like it was designed to lift weight off their shoulders instead of piling it on.
With thoughtful vendor recommendations and genuine partnership every step of the way, they moved through decisions feeling supported, excited, and in complete control of their vision. Our I Do Crew at La Joya Dulce wasn’t just checking boxes — they were crafting a weekend that reflected who Katie and Cody are, what they care about, and how they love. From showcasing Katie’s legs to the inclusion of their van as a photobooth - every detail screamed “Katie and Cody.”
By the time the wedding weekend arrived, everyone involved felt less like a client and more like family — invited to walk into something beautiful with open hearts.
A Fairytale Without Pretension
Katie and Cody didn’t just have a wedding. They had the best day of their lives — one filled with laughter, intentional joy, memorable moments, and a grounding sense of belonging.
La Joya Dulce doesn’t just offer breathtaking scenery — it offers presence. It offers care. It offers a stage for love to show up fully, honestly, and beautifully.
And as their guests packed up that night — reluctant for the celebration to end — you could feel it: this wasn’t just a destination wedding at a luxury venue. This was an experience people will treasure and tell stories about for years.