Vanessa Ruiz | September 2025

Event Type: Small Wedding Reception

Day: Wednesday (non-traditional scheduling)

Highlight: Gary negotiated a custom package for an intimate midweek event

Services Used: Full catering, venue rental, event coordination

Special Touch: Multigenerational venue connection – parents married here 36 years earlier

The Challenge

Vanessa wanted to get married at the Mishawaka, the same venue where her parents had their wedding 36 years earlier. Her celebration would be small and on a Wednesday, which meant she needed a team willing to work with her on both scheduling and budget rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.

The Solution

Gary worked directly with Vanessa to create a custom experience that honored both her vision and her budget:

  • Flexible midweek booking accommodated without compromise on experience

  • Custom pricing negotiated for the intimate event size

  • Full catering delivered despite Vanessa having no prior experience with the menu

  • Thoughtful coordination and attentive day-of service by Gary and the full team

  • Stunning evening riverside lighting on the Poudre River and mountainside

What The Client Says

“We had a small wedding reception at the Mish. I chose this place because my parents got married there when I was 1 year old (36 years ago). Gary negotiated with me because I had it on a Wednesday and it was small. The food was amazing and honestly I had never tasted their food before so we took a small risk there and I am so glad we did! Gary was such a pleasure to work with. So professional and accommodating. He was very thorough and thoughtful. The staff was friendly and so very helpful. The view is so impressive both in the day and at night. When the sun goes down, colored lights shine on the river and mountain side and makes for some beautiful pictures. It was actually my dream wedding come true.”

— Vanessa Ruiz, Wedding Reception

The Results

  • Dream wedding achieved within a flexible, custom-negotiated package

  • Multigenerational connection to the venue honored and celebrated

  • Stunning evening riverside lighting created unforgettable photo moments

  • Gary’s personalized attention made every detail feel effortless