The first big step, getting a venue.
We wanted something small, local, cozy, inexpensive and with good vibes that would set us up for a lovely evening. While we both love being fancy, neither of us buy into the commercialization of marriage and the wedding industry. Dropping $6,000 on a standard "affordable" wedding venue was never going to happen. Both of the moms went to work looking for options and found some fantastic spots. Top options were a family owned restaurant, Italian club, YMCA community center (which was awesome), small art galleries, and the butterfly pavilion (which would have been super rad). In the end, we settled on something we think is perfect. It's an old renovated church in Denver. We're quite delighted by the fact that we're having a wedding themed anniversary gathering, in a venue that used to be a church! The Whittier neighborhood is home to early 20th Century homes and eateries abound. It's ethnically, culturally and economically diverse and like most of Denver is undergoing a significant transformation. Alex, the owner, is a 5th generation Denver-native that loves to share his hometown. After two years, this labor of love was complete: a 100-year old, mission-style, historical church renovation where gorgeous eclectic design meets modern comfort. We're thrilled to host you all here, and encourage you to check his airbnb page in case you want to recommend it to friends!
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