Lazy Stud Ranch

Meet the crew behind Lazy Stud Ranch 🤎

Every member of this team has four legs (or a few thousand wings), a big personality, and a job title they assigned themselves.

They’re the first to greet visitors, the last to leave a wedding cleanup, the self-appointed supervisors of every project, the protectors of the property, the snack inspectors, the flower sniffers, the fence testers, and a big part of what makes this place feel like home.

Life on the ranch wouldn’t be the same without them, and honestly, neither would we.

Welcome to the Lazy Stud Ranch employee handbook. 🐾🫏🐮🐝

P.S. Human Resources has informed us that several new hires may be joining the team soon… stay tuned. 👀🤎

A slower weekend. A little time by the water. A little time around the fire. A chance to recharge.

Thank you for your patience if you’ve been waiting on a response from us. We’re back tomorrow morning and looking forward to connecting with everyone this week 🤍

Just two little donkeys checking to make sure everyone’s had a good day 🤍

The flowers are blooming, the bees are busy, and Koda Bear is making sure everything meets his standards. 💜🐾

Even with the weddings, tours, emails, projects, and everything else that fills our days, one thing we've never taken for granted is what we've built together here at Lazy Stud Ranch.

What started as a generational family ranch has slowly become a place where people gather, celebrate, reconnect, and create memories they'll carry with them for a lifetime.

Every path, tree, light, flower bed, stone, and gathering space was designed with intention. Not just to be beautiful, but to create a place that feels welcoming, peaceful, and meaningful from the moment you arrive.

The vision has always been about creating more than just a wedding venue. Every herb tucked into a rock wall, every tree planted around the ranch, every light carefully placed by Lindquist Outdoor Lighting, LLC., and even the addition of our Italian honeybees has been part of a larger dream. A place where the land itself becomes part of the experience. Where herbs can find their way into a signature cocktail, flowers into a bouquet, honey into a welcome gift, and every corner of the ranch tells a story.

It's especially meaningful because this property has been part of our story long before it became a wedding venue. We first met here as teenagers at the bonfires Kyle used to host on the ranch. Looking back, it's hard to believe that years later we'd be married, building a life here together, and creating a place where other people can gather to celebrate, make memories, and begin their own stories.

One of my favorite parts of each day is that almost every evening, Kyle and I take a walk around the property together. It's become a little ritual of ours. It's a chance to slow down, take it all in, dream about what's next, and appreciate how far we've come. Some nights we're planning future projects, and other nights we're simply soaking in the view and feeling grateful for what we've built together on the foundation of a ranch that's been part of Kyle's family for three generations.

We're incredibly grateful for every couple, family, friend, vendor, and supporter who has been part of this journey so far. Watching this vision come to life has been one of the most rewarding experiences of our lives.

Sometimes it's nice to see the ranch from a different perspective and reflect on just how far it's come. 🤍

📸 Aerial images by David Nicholas Photography
Portrait of us by Mlbraly Photography

Meet the newest addition to Lazy Stud Ranch… ✨

The Lil Stud.

This little yellow Cushman is about to become one of our favorite ways to add personality, charm, and memorable guest experiences around the ranch.

Think coffee bars, flower bars, dessert carts, favor stations, welcome drinks, photo opportunities, proposal setups, honey displays, seasonal installations, and whatever creative ideas our couples dream up next.

We’re always looking for ways to make celebrations feel a little more unique and a little more personal, and The Lil Stud is ready to do exactly that.

Small but mighty. Big things comin’. 💛

What would you love to see The Lil Stud turned into?

Such a beautiful engagement session captured at Lazy Stud Ranch by the incredibly talented David Nicholas Photography ✨

When couples book their wedding with us, they’re always welcome to come back out and use the property for engagement photos as part of their experience here. We also love offering the ranch as a location for engagement sessions even for couples who may not be getting married at the venue. Sessions like this are exactly why we love sharing the property with people 🤍

Your wedding day should feel like you’re fully in it, not managing timelines, answering vendor questions, or worrying about what’s happening next behind the scenes 🤍

A great coordinator protects the flow of the day, keeps everything moving smoothly, and gives couples the space to actually be present with the people they love most. Even for couples who don’t want full planning, having the right day-of coordinator can completely change how the experience feels, especially here at the ranch where the property naturally flows through so many different moments throughout the day. From ceremony setups and cocktail hour transitions to lighting, vendor arrivals, transportation, and reception flow, having someone helping guide everything behind the scenes makes such a difference.

One of the best investments you can make for your wedding day isn’t always something guests physically see. It’s the peace of mind to fully enjoy it.

In the photos:
📷: ETC Photography
✨ Planning/Coordination/Florals: Bella Vie Event Company
🍽️ Catering: Graze Craze - Fort Collins, CO
🪑 Table Rental (top photo): Harvest Table Company
Chairs/Plates/Runner/Sashes/Glasses/Tents: