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Private Chef • Telluride, CO
Dinner parties & events
Oyster parties via @tellurideshucks
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among the aspens

Planner | @soireetelluride
Photography | @sammblake
Florals | @newleaftelluride
Rentals | @astudiocollection
Hair & Makeup | @thecoloradocosmetologist @telluridebeautyco
Bar | @quenchandco_
Paper | @xowyopaper
Cake | @figandbloomcakes
Lighting | @jacobco_creative
Catering | @221southoak @chefbudthomas
Production | @snobproductions

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We are so thrilled to see Meg & Paolo’s gorgeous Ouray micro wedding recently featured with @destinationido 🤍

“High above the world at 9,308 feet, perched on a cliffside overlooking the jagged peaks of the San Juan Mountains, Meg and Paolo hosted a celebration that proved bigger isn’t always better. With just 18 guests, sweeping views, and early June weather that served up 70-degree sunshine with snow-capped peaks in the background, their Gold Mountain Ranch ceremony is the picture-perfect example of an intimate destination wedding.”

Photography: @sarahnannphotography
Film Lab: @photovision.co
Catering: @chefbudthomas
Planning & Initial Consult: @knottedevents.co
Floral Design: @hosanna.floral
Rentals & Linens: @copartyrentals @alpineparty
Custom Cake: @jacquessweettreatsllc
Dress Designer: @millanova
Custom Stationery: Designed by the Bride
HMU: @sabrinadeemermakeup @beautybarallure @beautybar_kenzi
Photo Team: @tacylizphotofilm
Venue: @goldmountainouray

#telluridewedding #tellurideweddingphotographer #coloradoweddingphotographer #mountainweddingphotographer #tellurideweddingvenues

Telluride wedding photographer, Colorado mountain wedding, luxury mountain wedding, destination wedding photography, Telluride wedding venue, mountain wedding design, Colorado luxury wedding, alpine wedding aesthetic, timeless mountain wedding, Ouray Colorado wedding

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At 9,308 feet on a cliffside overlooking the jagged peaks of the San Juan Mountains, Meg and Paolo tied the knot!

See more of this beautiful Colorado destination wedding at the link in bio!

Photography: @sarahnannphotography
Venue & Accommodations:@goldmountainouray
Planning & Initial Consult: @knottedevents.co
Floral Design: @hosanna.floral
Catering: @chefbudthomas
Custom Cake: @jacquessweettreatsllc
Rentals & Linens: @copartyrentals @alpineparty
Dress Designer: @millanova
Hair & Makeup: @sabrinadeermakeup @beautybarallure
Photo Team: @tacylizphotofilm
Film Lab: @photovision.co

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Our community is SHOWING UP to support One to One–this silent auction is definitely not one to miss! Get your tickets today to Top Chef + Taste of Telluride to get access to these incredible items. August 1st | 5:30pm | Telluride Science & Innovation Center | Link in bio
💙Thank you to our silent auction donors!💙

Nuestra comunidad está RESPONDIENDO PRESENTE para apoyar a One to One–¡esta subasta silenciosa definitivamente no te la puedes perder! Consigue tus boletos hoy para Top Chef + Taste of Telluride y obtén acceso a estos increíbles artículos. 1 de agosto | 5:30pm | Telluride Science & Innovation Center | Enlace en la bio
💙¡Gracias a nuestros donantes de la subasta silenciosa!💙

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It’s dinner AND a comedy show with Bud and Dennis as our MC’s! Don’t miss out on the entertaining commentary and witty banter–get your tickets today for Top Chef + Taste of Telluride, August 1st at 5:30pm.

¡Es una cena y un show de comedia con Bud y Dennis como nuestros maestros de ceremonias! No te lo pierdas el comentario entretenido y el ingenioso intercambio de palabras–consigue tus boletas hoy para Top Chef + Taste of Telluride, 1 de agosto a las 5:30pm.

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Just a mountain girl celebrating @travelupannaway in telluride!!

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Biking home from an oyster pop-up with my daughter Hazel, shucking right out of the basket. Just another evening in Telluride. 🚲🦪🏔️

If this is wrong, we don’t want to be right.

Book your next event or wedding oyster bar through the link in bio.

#TellurideShucks #TellurideColorado #OysterLife #DadLife #FarmToShuck ColoradoWeddings EventCatering OysterBar OnlyInTelluride MountainLife WeddingCatering ColoradoEvents OysterLovers TellurideWeddings FreshOysters

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Your mountain sanctuary deserves a culinary experience to match. At Element 52, arrange for a private chef to craft personalized menus in the comfort of your residence - seasonal ingredients, expert execution, and dining as memorable as the views.

#AlwaysAuberge #Element52

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Another incredible weekend at @tellurideblues!!
September 12-14, 2025
📍Telluride, CO

📸 for @tellurideblues + @sbgproductions

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Don’t miss a bite of this year’s Taste! 🍴🚨❤️‍🔥
We have 20 incredible chefs lined up to compete & support One to One Mentoring at our biggest fundraiser of the year. This Saturday August 2nd at 5:30pm at the Telluride Science & Innovation Center.

¡No te pierdas ni un bocado del Sabor de este año! 🍴🚨❤️‍🔥
Tenemos 20 chefs increíbles listos para competir y apoyar el programa de Mentoría Individual en nuestro evento benéfico más grande del año. Este sábado 2 de agosto a las 17:30 h en el Centro de Ciencia e Innovación de Telluride.

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It doesn’t take much to make a wedding feel magical up here.

The mountains do the heavy lifting. The views are already the showstopper. But the details? The way a couple’s story gets told through intentional choices—that’s what makes it unforgettable.

Meg & Paolo’s wedding was full of those kinds of moments. Thoughtful, grounded, joy-filled. The kind of day that feels like it belongs here.

Photography: @sarahnannphotography
Film Lab: @photovision.co
Catering: @chefbudthomas
Planning & Initial Consults: @knottedevents.co
Dress Designer: @millanova
Floral Design: @hosanna.floral
Rentals & Linens: @copartyrentals @alpineparty
Custom Cake: @jacquessweettreatslIc
Day-Of Coordination: @ashley.c.root
Dress Designer: @millanova
Custom Stationery: Designed by the Bride
Film Lab: @photovision.co
HMU: @sabrinadeemermakeup @beautybarallure @beautybar_kenzi
Photo Team: @tacylizphotofilm
Venue: @goldmountainouray

#ouray #ouraycolorado #ouraywedding #coloradomicrowedding #mountainwedding #mountainweddingvenue #microweddingvenue #telluridewedding #mountainelopement

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You bring the crew, we’ll handle the rest. ✨ From private chefs (like @chefbudthomas who whipped up this watermelon + arugula moment) to floral design, table settings, and candlelit magic—we know all the people to make your weekend effortlessly unforgettable. Because you should be sipping, laughing, and soaking in the views—not googling recipes.

Photo @sarahnannphotography
Florals @hosanna.floral
Rentals @alpineeventscolorado

#luxurystayscolorado #ouray #ouraycolorado #coloradoretreatvenue #wellnessretreatvenue #womensretreat #coloradomicrowedding

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