Ridgewood Events Center Wedding Venue in Durango, CO

Ridgewood Events Center, and Blue Lake Ranch, are nestled in the scenic Durango, Colorado area, and offer a picturesque backdrop for weddings with stunning mountain views and elegant atmosphere. The venue combines modern amenities with rustic charm, making it ideal for couples looking to create a memorable celebration. With flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, Ridgewood caters to both intimate gatherings and grand receptions, ensuring every detail aligns with the vision of the couple's dream day.

Since 2012, Kelly Miranda Photography has had the privilege of capturing countless weddings at Ridgewood Events Center. Kelly’s extensive experience in this venue allows her to understand its unique lighting and layout, helping her create stunning images that reflect the joy and emotion of each wedding day. Whether it's the first look on the majestic dock at Blue Lake Ranch, or the vibrant celebrations on the patio, Kelly takes pride in delivering high-quality photographs that couples will cherish for generations to come.

Vendors Who Contributed to this Ridgewood Events Center Wedding in Durango, CO

Venues: Ridgewood Events Center and Blue Lake Ranch
Photography: Kelly Miranda Photography
Dj: GB Entertainment
Groom Attire: R. Douglas Custom Clothier
Groomsmen Attire: The Black Tux
Hair: Jamie Does Hair
BBQ: Silver Star BBQ

Planning Your Wedding Photography

5 Easy Steps to Stunning Wedding Day Photography

Schedule an initial phone call or video chat to go over pricing and wedding details

1. Schedule an initial phone call or video chat to go over pricing and wedding details

2. Book your wedding photography package on Kelly’s website

3. 60 minute Planning consultation with Kelly’s photo planning guide to make it super easy

4. Have the best wedding day ever while Kelly captures it all

5. Download your photos from your online gallery and enjoy!

   I make the wedding photography process extremely easy for my couples. I will guide you from start to finish and provide you with advice, vendor recommendations, and help you with your itinerary so that you will have the best lighting and locations for your bride and groom portraits.

• How do we reserve our date with you? Is there a deposit?

  You will receive a link to book your wedding photography package online. You will pay a $500 retainer fee to hold your wedding date and that amount is applied toward your total package price. 6 months before your wedding, 50% of your package is due. 30 days before your wedding, your remaining balance is due. You will receive invoices to pay each of these payments conveniently online.

• How long does it take to get our photos?

  Your wedding photos will be ready within 6-8 weeks. You will receive a link to your online gallery where you can download all the photos, share, and order prints. A sneak peek is often sent about 1 week after your wedding.

• How many photos will we get?

  Between 50-75 photos per hour of photography.

• How long have you been photographing weddings?

  I’ve been photographing weddings since 2010. I have captured over 300 weddings.

• Do you have experience working in various lighting situations?

  With over 14 years of wedding photography experience, I’ve seen it all, from pitch black outdoor receptions, and creative and colorful indoor lighting, to bright sun or heavy snow storms. I bring 3 portable lights with me that allow me to get create my own light no matter what I run into.