Joan and Josh's July 4th wedding was a lively celebration at Spruce Mountain Ranch in Larkspur, Colorado. The couple chose this venue for its wide-open spaces, natural beauty, and rustic charm. With mountains as their backdrop and plenty of sunshine, it was exactly what they had pictured for their special day.

The Fourth of July date added an extra sense of fun and celebration, capturing a warm, Americana vibe that suited Joan and Josh perfectly. Friends and family enjoyed not just the scenic views but also the playful details the couple included, making everyone feel relaxed and welcomed.

Spruce Mountain Ranch helped bring Joan and Josh’s vision to life, creating a wedding filled with meaningful touches, laughter, and moments they'll remember forever.

A Classic Colorado Dream Wedding Venue

Spruce Mountain Ranch, located in the scenic town of Larkspur, Colorado, provided an ideal backdrop for Joan and Josh's July 4th wedding. Known for its wide-open landscapes, rustic charm, and careful attention to detail, the venue offered precisely what the couple imagined for their classic Colorado wedding.

A working cattle ranch, Spruce Mountain includes two separate properties—the Upper and Lower Ranches. Each area offers something unique, giving guests plenty of room to relax and enjoy the day. The venue features stone fireplaces, detailed woodwork, high ceilings, and beautiful chandeliers, showing quality craftsmanship.

Joan and Josh especially liked the flexibility of having both indoor and outdoor spaces available. Their summer wedding took advantage of Colorado's natural beauty, with sprawling green fields, mountain views, and wide-open spaces providing a perfect setting for the ceremony and photos.

Spruce Mountain Ranch provided all necessary amenities, making the wedding stress-free. They supplied chairs for the ceremony, a reception area, private areas for getting ready, parking, and spaces for cocktail hours. They also handled the setup and cleanup, allowing Joan and Josh to enjoy their day.

The ranch encourages couples to personalize their weddings. They offer interactive planning guides online and through their mobile app, making planning easier. Joan and Josh used these tools to add personal touches that made the wedding uniquely theirs.

Intimate Wedding Moments and Personalized Details

From the start, Joan and Josh clearly enjoyed every moment. Their happiness showed throughout the day and shines brightly in their wedding photos. The majestic mountain views and open fields created a perfect background for their ceremony, adding a festive Americana feel.

Joan and Josh added many personal details that made the day special. One heartfelt moment was when Joan gave her father a personalized tie and a touching note. They also exchanged private vows before the ceremony, adding extra meaning to the event.

Wedding Reception Catering by Mountain Crust

Mountain Crust, a Colorado catering company known for gourmet pizzas, added a fun and modern twist to Joan and Josh's wedding. Their unique style matched the couple's easygoing personalities, creating a relaxed dining experience that guests loved.

Guests were excited by Mountain Crust's vintage pizza truck, Big Red, which became a fun gathering spot at the reception. Fresh pizzas made on-site featured quality ingredients and delicious thin crusts. Guests enjoyed choosing from various toppings, making the meal interactive and enjoyable.

A pie bar replaced the traditional wedding cake, offering guests a tasty selection of desserts. Choices included classic apple, tangy cherry, rich chocolate, and creamy custard pies, providing something for everyone. This creative touch added extra enjoyment and fit perfectly with Joan and Josh's fun approach to their wedding.

Wedding Hair and Makeup by Refeyeance

REFeyeANCE Makeup and Hair provided professional hair and makeup for Joan and her bridal party. This Colorado-based beauty team helped Joan look naturally elegant, matching the relaxed yet stylish feel of the wedding.

Joan's hairstyle was simple and graceful, allowing her veil to flow naturally behind her. Her fresh and subtle makeup highlighted her natural beauty and joyful expression.

REFeyeANCE also styled the bridal party, creating a consistent look that brought everyone together beautifully in photos. Their professional service added confidence and ease for Joan and her friends, ensuring everyone enjoyed the special day.

Handmade Wedding Flowers by Pine and Petal 

Another personal detail was Joan's handmade wedding bouquet, created by Pine and Petal Weddings. They used sola wood flowers, which are made from soft tapioca wood, similar to balsa wood. These realistic, delicate flowers must be handled gently—just like real flowers, except they don't need watering.

Joan and Josh chose flowers in shades of dusty blue, white, and sage green, beautifully framed by eucalyptus leaves. Each flower was handmade, adding a unique touch. Natural imperfections like small chips and bits of bark made each arrangement even more unique, perfectly fitting the relaxed and personal style of their wedding.

Festive Reception and Fun Activities

Spruce Mountain Ranch offers an ideal backdrop for a fun and festive reception. The venue’s indoor-outdoor spaces add extra charm to summer weddings. With a vintage travel trailer bar, rustic style, and the beauty of a sprawling cattle ranch surrounded by mountains, it’s an excellent choice for a traditional wedding reception with a playful twist.

Joan and Josh’s guests enjoyed a popular photo backdrop with the phrase "To the Moon and Back," and they had fun posing with cowboy hats provided by Joan and Josh.

The reception started with touching dances with parents, then moved smoothly into a fun evening of celebration. Joan and Josh also provided friendship bracelets as thoughtful keepsakes for guests.

A Memorable Send-Off for Joan and Josh

As the evening ended, guests created a playful send-off using bubble blowers instead of traditional sparklers. Joan and Josh departed in a limousine, bringing their wonderful day to a memorable close.

Spruce Mountain Ranch provided a warm, welcoming venue for Joan and Josh's wedding, blending casual elegance with fun, heartfelt moments. Their happiness was evident throughout the day and was captured beautifully by Epic Photos. Joan and Josh's wedding day will be cherished by everyone who attended.

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