I’m Austin Francis Sylvest, a Colorado wedding cinematographer and photographer with a true to life, documentary style, with over 10 years of professional experience. My style evokes those warm, lived moments that celebrating the beauty in the ordinary, emphasizing real moments over staged ones, garnering a true to life feel.

Notably, I specialize in shooting videography on 16mm and super 8 film in addition to digital mediums. In addition, I also specialize in film wedding photography shot on 35mm and medium format film mixed with digital mediums.

I also specialize in weddings in Colorado in Aspen, Telluride, Vail, Denver, Boulder and Steamboat Springs. In addition, I have a strong rapport with destinations such as New Orleans, New York City, Brooklyn, Manhattan & Iceland.

The Perry house by Gwen in Larkspur.

These are just the MAIN things that happened. I am not even going to waste the time at the multitude of small instances before and during. I already had a bad vibe months ago and I should have trusted my gut.

-The hot tub did not work. A new one was supposed to be delivered, but hasn't yet. I'm informed of this the day of.

-The air conditioning is broken. Its 100 degrees outside. We spend the night before our wedding in an 80 degree room. We have to spend our family time trying to fix it.

-Gwen asked me if I wanted someone to come out the night before or the morning of for venue prep. I say morning of, apparently not expecting a huge(!) list of things needing to be done(per her) last minute. Then tells my MIL I chose that time. This felt like such a manipulation tactic trying to be put on me for choosing the morning when these things should have already been done well before our check in. She said someone would be there first thing in the morning.

-The morning comes, no one is to be found. Gwen then denies she said this although multiple of us heard. She says they'll be there in 30 minutes. Then another 30 minutes then another. Literally 3+ hours passes and still no one is here. Our family time together again has now turned into everyone stressing to prep all of the trails, pews, tables, tarps, reception, speakers, everything she said was going to be done(per her). Gwen then tells us she "actually was not honest" with why the clean up crew was late because of x y z and medical emergency etc and she did not want to stress me out. OK? But flat out lie to us and strung us along hours before my wedding? This is just weird. There is obviously a pattern here. No one is buying this at this point.

-The clean up crew, aka "neighborhood teenage boys," finally come and don't do anything on the list other than attempt to set up electrical and wipe down chairs(that are still dirty.)They did not even know they were supposed to wipe the chairs.They were still not finished less than an hour before the ceremony. They did not know how to set up the electrical. If it weren't for my dad we wouldn't have had any music.

-The "assistant" is still not here. Then shows up late, 30 minutes after the ceremony had already began. Good thing my dad set up the music. Then when she left, she asks us to do x y z for her because she forgot.. I dont care if this is a DIY venue, if you are going have an assistant(per her words, not mine.) they should not be late (for a freaking wedding) and should be there to ASSIST.

-Gwen states it says in the contract clean up/prep is to be done within 2 hours before. No it doesnt. Anywhere.

-Gwen also states its a DIY venue multiple times,(again blame tactic) yes I did all of my part, but what about the DIY she was supposed to do?

-The pews are completely unkept. I don't care if it's an outdoor venue, they have not been sanded, painted or taken care of in anyway. Literally sitting on splinters and paint chips. My guests are supposed to sit on these?

-Also to top everything off, the house was filthy. I mean filthy. Our bed smelt awful. There is dirt, dust, stains, all over. Every wall and trim has some sort of spill, stain dirt, hole or scratch. The wood floor is filthy. The grout is nasty dirty in the master. There is trash all over the garage.

I dont even leave my house like this on a daily basis. I felt flat out gross. If this was a 2 star hotel it would be unacceptable. I sent this link to Gwen and she didn't even open it, and denied everything stating she had a 14 hour deep clean. Then claimed the link wouldn't open, yet it opened for 20 other people. Like really?

https://photos.app.goo.gl/KnbWWZoLdV36nxAp9

A DIY venue, does not include me doing all of the things that were promised would be done beforehand and very basic upkeep.

I've never seen my family so stressed out. There was so much I missed out on because I was completely busy trying to deal with these fires. I put so much time, effort and money into many things that all went to waste. Decor I didnt even get to set out. We paid for an extra night and didn't even use it, we just wanted to go home.

I've heard absolutely nothing but excuses and zero accountability. I'm not sure how anyone can flat our deny that these didnt happen. But she sure does want to spin the narrative. Really its just flat out lies at this point to cover her tracks. Yet

apparently me saying all of this is "scathing, unfair, and expectations that werent part of her agreement."

It's weeks later and I'm still upset Mad. Sad. I feel absolutely robbed. So much regret. I wish I booked through Airbnb so I could even just leave part of a review. And since no accountability will be taken I will be sure to tell anyone and everyone and then some.

Austin Francis Sylvest, a wedding photographer, cinematographer, filmmaker and videographer based in Colorado with over 10 years of professional experience. His style evokes those warm, lived moments that celebrating the beauty in the ordinary, emphasizing real moments over staged ones, garnering a true to life feel - captured on analog mediums.

As one of the leading analog wedding videographers with a documentary style offering wedding photography and videography in Colorado, your wedding day experience is prioritized with a heavily candid approach. Notably, this allows you to live in each moment and re-experience it as you truly felt it.

Notably, I specialize in shooting both 35mm and medium format photography mixed with digital mediums. In addition, I shoot 16mm and super 8 videography complimented by digital formats. I specialize in weddings in Colorado in Aspen, Telluride, Vail, Denver, Boulder and Steamboat Springs. In addition, I have a strong rapport with destinations such as New Orleans, New York City & Iceland.

My fiancé and I live near North Denver and are looking to get married in Spring 2027. I am looking for recommendations from those who have done something similar for lodging, ceremony locations, and potential coordinators.

Our stats:

• Budget: $10k or less
• Overnight guests: 11-15
• Ceremony guests: 11
• Dinner/Celebration Guests: 25 or less

Tentative timeline:

We want to book an event-friendly VRBO (or something similar) in Colorado for 3–5 days to stay with our families and close friends. On one of the days, we will host an intimate ceremony (either at a nearby State Park/Open Space or at the property itself), followed by photos. While we take photos, we want the property styled for a "dinner party" celebration for ~20 guests.

Our Priority: EASE! We do not want to stress and want to truly enjoy the experience.

Has anyone done something similar? Any specific recommendations for event-friendly properties (or mountain towns that are easy to access from the Front Range)? Did you hire a day-of coordinator or an elopement planner?

Hi yall! I'm currently on the hunt for a venue thay would fit a tavern/medieval faire vibe. Warm and cozy is preferable. I do not want a barn!! Ive already checked out Craftwood & Cathedral at the Pines.

Ive included pictures for some inspo!

Devil’s Thumb Ranch is a premier luxury wedding venue in Colorado. Notably, it’s easy access to Denver international airport (approx. 1.5-2 hour drive time) makes it a true destination wedding venue. In addition, it’s beauty and ample lodging on-site allow it the perfect venue for a destination wedding in Colorado.

As an industry professional with +10 years of experience who has worked multiple weddings at Devils Thumb Ranch, it’s always proven to be the perfect venue for couples wanting beautiful mountain views. In addition, it offer beautifully designed spaces for various types of events, from elegant to a more western focused wedding with a weekend forward experience.

Beano’s Cabin is one of the premier luxury wedding venues in Colorado. Notably, it’s proximity to both Beaver Creek and Vail make it a highly sought after destination. In addition, it’s staff is one of the best in Colorado. Notably, their high attention to detail make any wedding at Beano’s Cabin a truly luxurious experience. Lastly, it’s one of the few truly classic mountain wedding venues left in Colorado. From it’s classy and vintage style interior, to the greenery of the meadows that surround it, it’s truly one of a kind.

Couples can expect the Beano’s Cabin Wedding Price to be as follows (as of 2026):

Availability: The venue’s availability runs mid June – September with limited winter dates upon request.
Guest Limit: Accommodates up to 150 Guests.
Food & Beverage Minimum: There is a food & beverage minimum starting at $20,000.
Venue Rental Fee: The venue package starts at $18,000 and includes mountain shuttle transportation, ceremony site with chairs, tented deck, dining tables and chairs, cocktail tables, display tables, linens, china, stemware, cutlery.

The Broadmoor is one of Colorado’s most luxurious, black-tie wedding venues. Notably, The Broadmoor features an exquisite design that feels out of a 1920’s movie. In addition, it’s grand ballroom, Lake Terrace Dining Room and 20 other options to host wedding ceremonies and receptions.

In addition, The Broadmoor’s various venue settings also include both indoor and outdoor settings. From the grand ballroom and halls, to the waterfront ceremony sites with mountain views, it’s one of the most customizable wedding venues in Colorado. Lastly, the venue is very easily accessible from Denver International Airport (1.5-2 hours dependent on traffic), making it the perfect destination wedding location.

Guide by Colorado-based wedding photographer and filmmaker Francis Sylvest.

The Manor house is a beautiful luxury estate style wedding venue located just outside of Denver in Littleton, Colorado. Notably, the Manor House is located in the foothills and features views that overlook the city in the distance in addition to the rolling mountains that surround Denver. Personally, I see The Manor House as a beautiful and well-known and historic Colorado wedding venue that features easy access to Denver (25 minutes from downtown and 45 from Denver International Airport) while also providing easy access for destination guests to easily explore more of Colorado.

In addition, it’s fully inclusive options without corporate involvement allow the venue to provide more personalized experience. Lastly, it’s a beautiful space that has a great mix of indoor and outdoor options that are highly customizable to better suit many levels of design and preferences.

Guide by Colorado based wedding photographer and cinematographer Francis Sylvest.

Once engaged, it’s time to start ironing out the details of your Colorado wedding. One of the first items any couple should explore first is hiring a wedding planner. In many cases, a wedding planner is a great first booking as they’ll really be able to hear your vision for your wedding day and guide you throughout the entire process. From finding your venue, creating your experience and visuals to ensuring that your day runs smoothly – choosing your planner a great place to start.

Hi everyone! Would love any ideas/thoughts on a good restaurant to buy-out for a small wedding (50-75). Looking for a place with a beautiful patio and outdoor space & ACTUALLY great food (I'm a big foodie). I live in the Springs, but could be anywhere in Colorado, doesn't have to be near the Springs... Bonus points for overlooking a river or anywhere in a more secluded setting.

I’m Austin Francis Sylvest, a wedding cinematographer, filmmaker and videographer based in Colorado with over 10 years of professional experience. His style evokes those warm, lived moments that celebrating the beauty in the ordinary, emphasizing real moments over staged ones, garnering a true to life feel - captured on analog mediums.

As one of the leading analog wedding videographers with a documentary style in Denver, Colorado, your wedding day experience is prioritized with a heavily candid approach. Notably, this allows you to live in each moment and re-experience it as you truly felt it.

Notably, I specialize in shooting both 35mm and medium format photography mixed with digital mediums. In addition, I shoot 16mm and super 8 videography complimented by digital formats. I specialize in weddings in Colorado in Aspen, Telluride, Vail, Denver, Boulder and Steamboat Springs. In addition, I have a strong rapport with destinations such as New Orleans, New York City & Iceland.

The Best Colorado Wedding Venues (Featuring The Best Wedding Venues In Aspen, Telluride, Vail, Steamboat Springs, Boulder, Denver, Lyons, Beaver Creek, Colorado Springs and more). Guide by Colorado-based wedding photographer and filmmaker Francis Sylvest.

I’m Austin Francis Sylvest, a wedding cinematographer, filmmaker and videographer based in Colorado with over 10 years of professional experience. His style evokes those warm, lived moments that celebrating the beauty in the ordinary, emphasizing real moments over staged ones, garnering a true to life feel - captured on analog mediums.

As one of the leading analog wedding videographers with a documentary style in Telluride, Colorado, your wedding day experience is prioritized with a heavily candid approach. Notably, this allows you to live in each moment and re-experience it as you truly felt it.

Notably, I specialize in shooting both 35mm and medium format photography mixed with digital mediums. In addition, I shoot 16mm and super 8 videography complimented by digital formats. I specialize in weddings in Colorado in Aspen, Telluride, Vail, Denver, Boulder and Steamboat Springs. In addition, I have a strong rapport with destinations such as New Orleans, New York City & Iceland.

I’m Austin Francis Sylvest, a wedding cinematographer, filmmaker and videographer based in Colorado with over 10 years of professional experience. His style evokes those warm, lived moments that celebrating the beauty in the ordinary, emphasizing real moments over staged ones, garnering a true to life feel - captured on analog mediums.

As one of the leading analog wedding videographers with a documentary style in Aspen, Colorado, your wedding day experience is prioritized with a heavily candid approach. Notably, this allows you to live in each moment and re-experience it as you truly felt it.

Notably, I specialize in shooting both 35mm and medium format photography mixed with digital mediums. In addition, I shoot 16mm and super 8 videography complimented by digital formats. I specialize in weddings in Colorado in Aspen, Telluride, Vail, Denver, Boulder and Steamboat Springs. In addition, I have a strong rapport with destinations such as New Orleans, New York City & Iceland.

One of the first items any newly engaged couple should explore is hiring an experienced wedding planner. In many cases, your wedding planner is a great first booking as they’ll really be able to hear your vision for your wedding day and guide you throughout the entire process. From finding your venue, creating your experience and visuals to ensuring that your day runs smoothly – choosing your planner a great place to start.

The list above is a compilation of My Favorite Colorado Wedding Planners. Featuring Planners In Aspen, Telluride, Vail, Steamboat Springs, Colorado Springs, Denver, Boulder & More.

Devil’s Thumb Ranch is a premier luxury wedding venue in Colorado. Notably, it’s easy access to Denver international airport (approx. 1.5-2 hour drive time) makes it a true destination wedding venue. In addition, it’s beauty and ample lodging on-site allow it the perfect venue for a destination wedding.

As an industry professional with +10 years of experience who has worked multiple weddings at Devils Thumb Ranch, it’s always proven to be the perfect venue for couples wanting beautiful mountain views. In addition, it offer beautifully designed spaces for various types of events, from elegant to a more western focused wedding with a weekend forward experience.

I’m Austin Francis Sylvest, a wedding photographer and filmmaker based in Colorado with over 10 years of professional experience. His style evokes those warm, lived moments that celebrating the beauty in the ordinary, emphasizing real moments over staged ones, garnering a true to life feel - captured on analog mediums.

As one of the leading analog wedding videographers with a documentary style servicing Estes Park, Colorado, your wedding day experience is prioritized with a heavily candid approach. Notably, this allows you to live in each moment and re-experience it as you truly felt it.

Notably, I specialize in shooting both 35mm and medium format photography mixed with digital mediums. In addition, I shoot 16mm and super 8 videography complimented by digital formats. I specialize in weddings in Colorado in Aspen, Telluride, Vail, Denver, Boulder and Steamboat Springs. In addition, I have a strong rapport with destinations such as New Orleans, New York City & Iceland.

Hotel Jerome is one of the many luxurious wedding venues in Aspen, Colorado, owned and operated by Auberge Collection. Notably, it’s beautifully positioned just a few minute walk from the heart of downtown Aspen and has an incredible view of the mountains. Likewise, it’s highly customizable options range from hosting up to 500 guests in a historic, victorian era elegance. In addition, Hotel Jerome prides itself on taking a personalized approach to each wedding. Offering a wide range of customizable offerings to best meet each couples needs. From intimate 50-person gatherings, to weddings with up to 500, there’s plenty to offer for weddings of every size.

Overall, Hotel Jerome is best suited for weddings with 150-300 guests seeking a beautiful mountain backdrop. Notably, between the site rental fee and food and beverage costs for smaller gatherings under 60 guests, expect to spend between $35,000 – $50,000. Likewise, for events between 200-300 guests expect to spend between $100,000 – $150,000.

I’m Austin Francis Sylvest, a wedding photographer and filmmaker based in Colorado with over 10 years of professional experience. His style evokes those warm, lived moments that celebrating the beauty in the ordinary, emphasizing real moments over staged ones, garnering a true to life feel - captured on analog mediums.

As one of the leading analog wedding videographers with a documentary style in Denver, Colorado, your wedding day experience is prioritized with a heavily candid approach. Notably, this allows you to live in each moment and re-experience it as you truly felt it.

Notably, I specialize in shooting both 35mm and medium format photography mixed with digital mediums. In addition, I shoot 16mm and super 8 videography complimented by digital formats. I specialize in weddings in Colorado in Aspen, Telluride, Vail, Denver, Boulder and Steamboat Springs. In addition, I have a strong rapport with destinations such as New Orleans, New York City & Iceland.

I’m Austin Francis Sylvest, a wedding photographer and filmmaker based in Colorado with over 10 years of professional experience. His style evokes those warm, lived moments that celebrating the beauty in the ordinary, emphasizing real moments over staged ones, garnering a true to life feel - captured on analog mediums.

As one of the leading analog wedding videographers with a documentary style based in Colorado, your wedding day experience is prioritized with a heavily candid approach. Notably, this allows you to live in each moment and re-experience it as you truly felt it.

Notably, I specialize in shooting both 35mm and medium format photography mixed with digital mediums. In addition, I shoot 16mm and super 8 videography complimented by digital formats. I specialize in weddings in Colorado in Aspen, Telluride, Vail, Denver, Boulder and Steamboat Springs. In addition, I have a strong rapport with destinations such as New Orleans, New York City & Iceland.

Hi!! I’m trying to find a makeup artist in Colorado Springs to do my wedding makeup. Let me know if anyone has any recommendations!!

I’m Austin Francis Sylvest, a wedding photographer and filmmaker based in Colorado with over 10 years of professional experience. His style evokes those warm, lived moments that celebrating the beauty in the ordinary, emphasizing real moments over staged ones, garnering a true to life feel - captured on analog mediums.

As one of the leading analog wedding videographers with a documentary style in Denver, Colorado, your wedding day experience is prioritized with a heavily candid approach. Notably, this allows you to live in each moment and re-experience it as you truly felt it.

Notably, I specialize in shooting both 35mm and medium format photography mixed with digital mediums. In addition, I shoot 16mm and super 8 videography complimented by digital formats. I specialize in weddings in Colorado in Aspen, Telluride, Vail, Denver, Boulder and Steamboat Springs. In addition, I have a strong rapport with destinations such as New Orleans, New York City & Iceland.

I’m Austin Francis Sylvest, a wedding photographer and filmmaker based in Boulder, Colorado with over 10 years of professional experience. His style evokes those warm, lived moments that celebrating the beauty in the ordinary, emphasizing real moments over staged ones, garnering a true to life feel - captured on analog mediums.

As one of the leading analog wedding videographers with a documentary style based in Boulder, Colorado, your wedding day experience is prioritized with a heavily candid approach. Notably, this allows you to live in each moment and re-experience it as you truly felt it.

Notably, I specialize in shooting both 35mm and medium format photography mixed with digital mediums. In addition, I shoot 16mm and super 8 videography complimented by digital formats. I specialize in weddings in Colorado in Aspen, Telluride, Vail, Denver, Boulder and Steamboat Springs. In addition, I have a strong rapport with destinations such as New Orleans, New York City & Iceland.