Please note: Inclusion on this list DOES NOT imply endorsement by St. Bartholomew’s — these referrals are simply provided as a helpful listing of resources and suggestions. If numbers have changed or been disconnected, we apologize. You are not REQUIRED to use these resources.
Other resources for services may be available at:
The Estes Park Wedding Association
www.WeddingsinEstesPark.com
or from St. Bartholomew’s Wedding Coordinator.
Ordained Christian Ministers:
The Rev. Bill Huth – 970-586-6586 – home; 970-586-3341×1012 – Chaplain’s office
(is the current chaplain at the YMCA of the Rockies)
The Rev. Daniel Mangler – 970-586-3113
(is a retired ELCA Lutheran minister)
The Rev. Earl Matson – 970-586-2369
(is a retired ELCA Lutheran minister)
The Rev. Ervin Hesterberg – 303-747-0231 – PO Box 292, Allenspark, CO 80510 — ehesterberg@yahoo.com
(is a retired ELCA Lutheran minister)
The Rev. Dr. Carolyn Wills – 970-586-0626
(is a retired United Methodist Church minister)
Dr. Mason Willis – Denver: 303-694-3385/Estes Park: 970-577-9297
(is a retired United Methodist Church Minister)
Pastor Manon Weber – 970-663-2494 – manon2494@aol.com
Organists:
NOTE: If you are using an organist/pianist who is not on our “Resources” list and who is not familiar with our instruments (especially our pipe organ), we would request that he/she consult with John Cannon, (970-224-4641-home; 256-599-9743-cell) our 10:30 a.m. organist or John Breed, (970-586-2697-home; 970-586-3341 x 1022-work), our 8:00 a.m. organist, prior to your wedding for information on the organ.
NOTE: In addition to our beautiful pipe organ, there are also a traditional piano and an electronic piano available for your use.
John Cannon
970-224-4641-home; 256-599-9743-cell;
cannonsherlock@yahoo.com
Ray Young
970-586-6704
(Is a local accompanist and full time organist for the Community Church of the Rockies.)
Larry Gillum
970-586-5003
(Is part-time organist for Community Church of the Rockies.)
John Breed
970-586-2697
(Is pianist/organist for the St. Bartholomew’s 8:00 a.m. Sunday service – has a full-time job and is not often available to play weddings.)
Phyllis Eggers
970-586-1956
Michael Williams
cell: 940-390-4894
Michael_David_Williams@yahoo.com
Pre-Marital Counseling
Note: a minimum of five hours is required by St. Bartholomew’s
These are possible alternatives to counseling with the pastor who is performing the ceremony if he/she is unavailable to do your counseling. You may use another Christian minister, use a Christian marriage and family counselor or possibly attend a weekend retreat to fulfill this requirement.
Possible weekend retreats include Engaged Encounter weekend (www.engagedencounter.com) or a New Cana weekend (contact your local Roman Catholic church) to meet this obligation.
Contact other churches in your local area that may also offer special programs for engaged couples. Center for Family & Couple Therapy, Colorado State University – 970-491-5558
P.R.E.P. classes – Smoky Hill United Methodist Church, Centennial, CO (Denver area)
303-690-9816 – contact: Pastor Mack Lovvorn (MackL@smokyhillumc.org)
DISCOVERY (Counseling Against Crisis) — Arvada/Denver area – 303-428-3265 – contact: Paul De Aoun
Gayle A. Civish, Ph.D., Boulder – 303-443-9570 (marriage and family counselor)
Healthy Marriage Project – www.marry-well.org (this is NOT an online course, but rather a day-long in-person seminar)
Flatirons Community Church – “Making Love Last a Lifetime” – Dr. Jay Lindsay, 303-545-9828
Alternate Music Sources:
Verlene Thorp (Piano) – 303-823-6109 or rthorparch@aol.com (Accompanist for the Mountainaire Singers)
Cindy Hoyle (piano) – columbinebeader@msn.com
Mark Pressey – (Piano) – 303-462-2053; 303-478-2088
Pat Gjertson – (piano and/or flute, also reception music) – 303-604-0052
Cathy Millis (Violin and Piano; also guitar duets and string quartet arrangements) – 303-530-1730;
303-818-7868 (cell) or crmillis@msn.com
Mary Ellen Garrett (Hammered Dulcimer) – 970- 481-0084
Lori Sanders Graves – (Harpist) – 303-744-2584
Kathryn Zimmann – (Harpist) – 719-577-9298 (harpcrazy@earthlink.net)
Harps on the Rocks (Harp Trio) – Karolee McLaughlin – 970-586-0814
Joelle Gaspord (Harpist) – 970-420-6552 (joelle@harppiano.com)
Diane Osborne – (Violin) – 970-586-2625
Loran and Associates (Classical Strings) – Victoria Loran – 970-493-6714
Merritt Martin – (String Ensemble) – 970-586-4245
Columbine Entertainment – (Guitar and Violin) – Georgina Petheo – 303-604-2050
Classic Strings – (quartets, trios, duos) – Cindy Bieman – 970-224-9251
Steve Tindle – (flute, guitar, soloist) – 970-586-0918
David Beale – (guitar) – 970-420-0619 or djbeale99@yahoo.com
Josh Dember – (violin) – 970-213-3232 or josh.dember@colostate.edu
String Quartet Fantastique – 970-226-1021 or www.StringsFourU.com
Michael Lancaster (guitar/bagpipes) – 303-765-1245 or guitarist@bagpipersinternational.com
Bennett W. Holmes (Bagpiper) – 303-430-1442 (holmes@bagpipe.info)
Patience Gribble – (Bagpiper) – 303-747-0501
Loren Johnson – (Trumpter) – 970-586-2192
Gil Garcia – (trumpet, brass) – 970-669-3261
The Denver Brass – (Nikki Smith) – 404-832-4676 or nikki@denverbrass.org
Cathedral Brass Quintet – www.cathedralbrass.com (Mark Miller – 303-682-5244)
Julianna and Rob Hoch – (Soloists) Loveland – 970-593-0071
Photographers:
Steve Cathcart, Estes Park – 970-586-7701 – www.cathcartphoto.com
Moses Street, Estes Park – 970-586-7221, 800-634-8401
Bret McCloud – Skillman Photographers, Ft. Collins – 970-484-3403
Val Beers – Studio Royale, Ft. Collins – 970-498-8989
Amy Davis – Western Sky Photography, Ft. Collins – 970-482-8953
Jim Benest – Moments to Remember, Ft. Collins – 970-224-1231
Martin Weiker – 729-366-1137 – www.weikerphotography.com
Schulze Photography – 970-278-1574
David Russell Photography – 720-280-3126 – www.daverussellphotography.com
John Heisel – 720-318-9237 – www.heiselphoto.com
Videographers:
David Himot, Black Cat Pro Video – 970-490-1009
Cliff Armitage – 970-443-7322 – www.weddingslive.tv
Ronald L. Williams, Moving Images, Estes Park – 970-586-4789
Marilyn & Rod Lambertz, A Moment in Time Video, Aurora – 303-400-0525
Gary Kleiner, Mobile Pro Video, Ft. Collins – 970-482-1221
Rehearsal Dinner/Reception locations:
Black Canyon Inn (Twin Owls Steakhouse) – 970-586-9344
Peak to Peak American Grille – 970-577-0577 – www.peaktopeakamericangrille.com
Aspen Lodge – 970-586-8133
Lakeside Lodge – 970-577-6400
The Dunraven Inn – (Dale Hatcher) – 970-586-6409
The Inn of Glen Haven – 970-586-3897 (summers only)
The Other Side Restaurant (Scott Webemeier) – 970-586-2171
Mama Rose’s Restaurant (Rob or Julie Piper) – 970-586-3330
The Baldpate Inn (Lois Smith) – 970-586-6151 (summers only)
The View Restaurant at the Crags Lodge – 970-586-6066
Nicky’s Restaurant – 970-586-5376
The Stanley Hotel – 970-586-3371
Hangar Restaurant – 970-586-8146 ext. 3 (at the golf course-summers only)
Rocky Mountain Park Inn and Conference Center – 970-586-2332
Wild Basin Lodge – 970-747-2545 (Allenspark)
Mary’s Lake Lodge – 970-586-5958
Molly B’s Restaurant (Susan) – 970-586-2766
Della Terra Weddings – 970-586-4563 – Weddings@DellaTerraMountainChateau.com
YMCA of the Rockies – 970-586-3341 – www.ymcarockies.org (Sept. – May)
Caterers/Cakes:
Marci, Colorado Rose Cake Company – 303-651-1440
Susan, Molly B’s Restaurant – 970-586-2766
Wildflower Catering – Carol Graham – 970-586-3848 (kenzgraham@cs.com)
Jubilations Catering – 970-586-4370 – www.jubilationscatering.com
Florists:
Karen’s Flowers, Estes Park – 970-586-7673
Kim & Company, Estes Park – (Kim Morrison) – 970-577-1621 (also does cakes)
Mountain Floral, Estes Park – 970-586-8128
Floral Design of Europe, Estes Park (Brigitte) – 970-577-9999
Palmer Flowers – Ft. Collins – 970-226-0200
Earle’s Flowers – Loveland – 970-667-7550
Bloemenhaus, Boulder – (Ellen Readio) – 303-449-7673
CJ’s Flowers, Loveland – (Carl & Jan Tate) – 970-669-5100
Berthoud Florists – 800-592-7505
Paul Wood Florist, Fort Collins – 970-482-9121
Transportation:
Gordon Pedersen, Estes Park Tours & Limousines, 970-577-8687
Denise Pinkard, Magical Moments Horse-Drawn Carriages, 303-772-3272
Park Taxi – 970-577-TAXI
American Carriage Company – 303-440-1438
Vicat Carriage Service – 970-214-5020
Hair and Nails:
Shear Magic – Jessie — 586-7299
Shangri-La – Kimberly Urdiales – 303-506-7040
Massage:
Elements of Touch, Inc. – Ravit Dallal Michener – 970-586-6597 (mmichener@aol.com)
Miscellaneous:
White Dove Release – www.whitedovereleasecompany.com
Everlasting Memories by Char (bridal consultant) – 303-988-3049