Hey honeys! This page is for you!
Yay! You’re booked for your wedding at North Star Gatherings, and you’re ready to plan. This page is full of quick, go-to resources with everything you need to know, including our full vendor recommendation list.
Curious what the dimensions of something is? That’s here too.
Curious what your timeline could look like? Scroll down.
Of course, if you have any questions you can’t find here, send us an email or give us a call! We are here to help!
Our Email: hello@northstargatherings.com
Our Phone: 720.608.0167 (calls only, please)
Upcoming Open House Dates:
Sunday, July 12th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (RSVP HERE)
Sunday, August 2nd from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (RSVP HERE)
Tuesday, September 15th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (RSVP HERE)
***Sunday, October 25th from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. (RSVP HERE REQUIRED!)
***Mountain crust pizza party! All are welcome, please RSVP
Photo by Murphy E. Photography
Recommended Timeline
(with a first look)
11:00 a.m. - Venue Access Begins
11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Set Up
2:00 p.m. - First looks
2:30 p.m. - Wedding Party Photos
3:30 p.m. - Guests arrive
4:00 p.m. - Ceremony begins (**in October, ceremonies should be at 3 p.m.)
4:30 p.m. Family Photos
4:30-5:45 p.m. - Cocktail Hour
6:00 p.m. - Dinner
Sunset photos - depending on when the sun sets.
7:30 - Dancing Starts
9:15 p.m. - Last Call for Drinks
9:45 p.m. - Bar Closes & Sendoff
10:00 p.m. - Guests depart
10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Vendor Clean Up
Photo by Macy Frances.
Recommended Timeline (without a first look)
11:00 a.m. - Venue Access Begins
11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Set Up
3:30 p.m. - Guests arrive
4:00 p.m. - Ceremony begins (**in October, ceremonies should be at 3 p.m.)
4:30 p.m. Family Photos & Wedding Party Photos
4:30-5:30 p.m. - Cocktail Hour
5:45 p.m. - Dinner
7:00 - Dancing Starts
Sunset Photos - depending on when the sun sets.
9:15 p.m. - Last Call for Drinks
9:45 p.m. - Bar Closes & Sendoff
10:00 p.m. - Guests depart
10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Vendor Clean Up
When should my ceremony start?
From June-September, we recommend ceremonies start at 4:00 p.m. to take the most advantage of daylight. For the months of May and October, it should be 2:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. Any other months should have a 2:00 p.m. ceremony time!
Remember: the sun sets “faster” in the mountains due to the ranges blocking much of the sunlight.
Common Measurements
Photo by Macy Frances
Farmhouse Tables - 9 ft by 40 inches (we have 20 of these) and 7 ft by 40 inches (we have three of these). Farmhouse tables can seat four people per side! If they are end to end, you can seat an additional char in the crack.
Sweetheart Table - 46” by 30” rectangle. We just have the one!
Cocktail Tables - 30 inches in diameter. We have seven.
The Bar - 12 feet long and ranges from 19-22 inches deep due to the live edge.
The Mantle - 5 feet, 8 inches long with the depth varying between 7-10 inches
The Triangle Arch - 8 feet, 10 inches tall. The base is 6 feet, 8 inches wide
Garage Door to Ceremony Deck - roughly 12 feet 2 inches tall.
The Staircase Railing - 10 ft. 3 inches from the loft to the landing. It’s another 114.5 inches from the landing to the main floor
Layout Ideas?
I got you! Click on any of the images below for a downloadable PDF of layout inspiration. Have an idea you want to know will work! Let me know! We’ll get it mocked up for ya.
Under 100 Guests
100-130 Guests
130-150 Guests
150+ Guests
What’s the maximum capacity again?
170 guests, including your wedding party. Don’t worry about accounting for vendors in this number (though you will need to provide vendor meals - don’t forget). Children and babies who will sit at a seat count towards your overall guest count.
We have 45 parking spaces at the venue.
Real flower petals
Dried flower petals
Light sticks or glow sticks
Flashing lights
Bubbles
Dried lavender
Ideas for a Sendoff:
Prohibited Materials:
Sparklers, open flames (candles in hurricane vases are okay)
Confetti, glitter, birdseed, or rice
No biodegradable or rice paper items
Floating lanterns or free balloons
Fake flower petals
No nails or staples or 3M strips
No hand throw streamers
No pampas grass as centerpieces (it’s flammable!)
When should my walkthrough be?
Your walkthrough should take place 30-days or less before your wedding so we can review final details. We prefer these walkthroughs are virtual, so we have lots of time to review details! If you want an in-person walkthrough, plan on attending an open house, or email us! I will reach out 60+ days out from your wedding to schedule your walkthrough!
I want my dog involved in the day. Any help?
We love the pups! A few things to remember when you have your dog as a part of your wedding day:
They will need to be leashed and with a handler at all times.
They will need to be taken off site before dinner.
No more than two dogs are allowed.
We strongly recommend I Chews You or Pup Plus One for dog sitting and day-of help!