A Very Colorado Wedding

 
December 2004 - Lindsey B. Koehler and Cheryl Nedderman - 5280 Magazine
The pages of Modern Bride and Martha Stewart Weddings are chockfull of whimsical wedding ideas and oh-so-perfect details, but they don't go very far in imparting a Colorado touch. When you want you wedding to say "Colorado" instead of high-style Hollywood or superslick New York City, you just need to know where to look. Here is one of 28 of our favorite special touches, all of which are made right here in Colorado; No. 23 favors Colorado Mountain Spice, 309 W. 11th Ave., 303-917-0551 - Spice up your wedding reception by giving your guests something they can use. David Citizen and Cal Smith from Colorado Mountain Spice import myriad spices from all over the world, but they package and label them right here in Colorado. If you're having a small wedding, choose a variety of spices and set a different one at each place setting. Anything you pick will be great - from marjoram to lavender or from rosemary to coriander, your guests can take home these fresh spices and put them to use in their own kitchens. Colorado Mountain Spice also carries a variety of teas, cocoas, spice blends, and dried mushrooms. Prices vary depending on size of spice tin as well as the individual spice.