Alpenglow Events is Crested Butte’s premier event planning and rental company offering an extensive inventory combined with friendly and knowledgeable staff to ensure that every aspect of your event is perfect.


Stephanie Ames 

Event Director/Lead Planner 

Stephanie is a native to Colorado and has lived in Crested Butte for over 18 years. A retired volunteer firefighter and EMT, Stephanie is very active in the Crested Butte community. With over a decade of event planning experience, ranging from elopements and small weddings to large scale festivals, Stephanie has the experience and knowledge you need to make your event special. 

Erin Croke 

Event Assistant 

A Colorado native, Erin has called Crested Butte home for over 13 years. She is deeply involved in the community, having served for over a decade as a Firefighter/EMT and founding the Gunnison Valley Women's Network. Erin has a keen eye for detail, ensuring everything looks just right on your big day! 

 

Kara Gehan

Assistant Planner 

Kara moved to Gunnison, Colorado from the east coast in 2019 and fell in love with the area immediately. Kara has a passion for the outdoors and when she isn't working a wedding you can find her exploring the mountains or floating the rivers. Kara is excited to have joined Alpenglow Events and will work tirelessly to make your wedding dreams a reality.

Justice McKee 

Event Assistant/Intern 

Justice is a native to Colorado, Justice is pursuing a degree at Western Colorado University, and is interning with Alpenglow events to learn more about the process behind event planning. Justice has a creative eye and wants to help in any way she can to ensure that your big day is everything you imagined. 

Joe Alonso

Rental Crew Lead 

Our Awesome Rental Team 


Thank you to all of our amazing photographers