Rachel Rauterkus | August 2025

Event Type: Wedding

Guest Count: 100

Lodging: Entire Riverside Colorado campground reserved for the wedding group

Services Used:Full catering, bar service, event coordination, lodging coordination

Special Touch: Multi-day experience combining wedding and canyon camping

The Challenge

Rachel and her partner wanted their wedding to be more than just one evening. As lovers of the Poudre Canyon, they wanted their guests to experience the full magic of the area, not just the ceremony. The challenge was coordinating a seamless multi-day experience that included both a wedding and group lodging.

The Solution

Gary and the teams at both the Mishawaka and Riverside Colorado came together to deliver a full wedding weekend experience:

  • Complete wedding coordination including catering and bar service for 100 guests

  • Entire Riverside Colorado campground reserved exclusively for the wedding group

  • Coordination between Mishawaka and Riverside teams for a seamless guest experience

  • Planning and communication with Gary from first inquiry through the day of

What The Client Says

“We had a magical wedding here on 8/9! Gary, the special events director, was amazing to work with. I would recommend the Mish for anyone who knows and loves the Poudre canyon and music who is planning a wedding. Our entire wedding group (100 people) raved about the food, the drinks, and the beautiful atmosphere. We also rented out the entire Riverside Colorado campground that is affiliated with the Mish, and we had an amazing time lodging there as well. Overall, 10/10 experience. Thanks to the entire Mish and Riverside staff who made it happen! We are excited to come back for years to come and to continue to celebrate the gorgeous venue where we were married.”

— Rachel Rauterkus, Wedding

The Results

  • 100 guests raved about the food, drinks, and atmosphere

  • Multi-venue coordination between Mishawaka and Riverside executed flawlessly

  • Full wedding weekend experience created lasting memories beyond the ceremony

  • Couple plans to return every year to celebrate their anniversary