The Fort Morgan Times

Wedding venues offer Morgan County residents a plethora of options

- By Robin Northrup

Morgan County offers a variety of event venues for brides and grooms to choose from for their upcoming nuptials. The list below just scratches the surface of the many options available and we are always adding to our list. Longmeadow Event Center

Longmeadow Event Center in Wiggins offers a variety of wedding packages with specials and promotions that can be customized to fit your budget.

Items for you to choose from include:

Indoor/outdoor ceremony area (includes chair/ table set-up & tear- down), full access to Longmeadow grounds for wedding & engagement photos, 1,000 beautiful acres with water and wooded areas, luxury hotel rooms, bride and groom dressing rooms, Event Coordinato­r, onehour rehearsal before the wedding, champagne toast for the head table, food tasting, reception hall, lounge, on-site Manager, table linens and napkins, chair covers, sashes, table runners, mirror centerpiec­es, guest book, Bartenders, open bar (coffee, tea, and water), fullservic­e meal — buffet style, rehearsal dinner, Sunday breakfast or brunch, uplighting, Gobo and LED cocktail table packages, chocolate covered wedding strawberri­es, flowers, DJ, photo booth, photograph­er, decorator, shuttle service, chocolate party favors, wedding cake, massages, security, and Wedding Officiant. Along with a bridal suite and luxury hotel rooms, they offer spacious slots to accommodat­e all sizes of RVs, camping areas, and onsite transporta­tion services so there is no need to worry about traveling.

Longmeadow­s’ full- service catering kitchen offers appetizers, prime rib, seafood, Mexican, Italian, or a customized menu. They will also cater your off-site event.

The indoor facility holds up to 300 and if you include the outdoor patio, it will seat up to 400. For events at a different location, you can bring Longmeadow services, catering, and their staff with you.

Set up a consultati­on by contacting Longmeadow Event Center located at 8604 County Road 6, Wiggins, by calling 970- 4838368. Email info@longmeadow­eventcente­r. com or go to their website at https:// longmeadow­eventcente­r.com/ for more informatio­n.

The Block: Commissary Kitchen & Events

The Block Commissary Kitchen & Events, formerly the Country Steak- Out in Fort Morgan, is a non-profit corporatio­n that saw a need for small food-related businesses in the area to be able to store, prepare and distribute their goods. Their commercial kitchen and versatile event space allows you to have your caterer bring in prepared food or cook on- site. They also have kitchen member businesses that you can hire for your catering needs.

The event space can accommodat­e up to 216 guests and offers a table and chair set up, a dance floor, and audio and visual equipment is available.

If bar service is part of your event, their anchor tenant, After Hours Cocktail Bar is located inside The Block.

You can contact Julie Stiewig to set up a consultati­on, tour the building and review their preferred vendor’s list. The Block is located at 19592 East 8th Avenue in Fort Morgan. Contact them at 970-867-7887 or julie@theblock-mc.com. The Hall

The Hall Event Center, formerly known as the VFW in Fort Morgan currently has rental space available for 150 people. Part of the building is undergoing ren

ovations and when the additional space is completed later this year, it will accommodat­e up to 300.

There are tables and chairs available for the space and a limited kitchen for your catering needs.

To set up a consultati­on and tour the building, contact Mickayla Zink at The Hall Event Center located at 204 West Beaver Avenue in Fort Morgan. Call them at 970-380-9368 or email them at heislermic­key2319@gmail. com. Visit them at their Facebook page at https://www. facebook. com/ THEHALLEVE­NTCENTER.

The Course at Petteys Park

The Course at Petteys Park in Brush is an option you may not have considered. If you are looking for a more intimate space for a smaller event, this may be the perfect location.

The golf course features a relaxing atmosphere with amazing landscapes for pictures. Stroll the grounds and make notes of the best photo spots. You never know, the photo opportunit­ies may be the deciding factor.

If golf is appealing to you and your guests, why not hold your rehearsal dinner or another pre-wedding event at the course and tie it in with a round of golf on their 9-hole course? It will give you a chance to see how the space works for you and your event needs.

The Club will hold up to 80 people and bar service is available. Catering can be arranged through the Golf Course and there is a small kitchen if you decide to bring food in from another vendor.

For more informatio­n, contact the City of Brush at 970-842-5280 and speak to Verna. The Course at Petteys Park is located at 2301 West Mill Street in Brush. You can visit their website at https:// petteyspar­kgolf.com/.

The Jaycee Building

The Jaycee Building is located in the Memorial Park in Brush. Because it is located in the park, you have the option to include outside space with picnic tables and increase the number of guests from 80. The building offers table and chair rentals.

Catering services can make use of the small kitchen with a sink, stove, and refrigerat­or.

For more informatio­n, contact the City of Brush at 970-842-5280 and speak to Verna. The Jaycee Building is located at 500 Ellsworth Street in Brush. You can visit the City of Brush website at https:// www. brushcolo. com/ government/city_ department­s/ parks___recreation/parks/ facilities___venues.php The Clavis Club

The Clavis Club in Fort Morgan opened its doors more than 50 years ago to support members of their community. The Club holds various events, including weddings and receptions for up to 250 people. They offer bar service, a stage, and ample parking for your guests.

Tables and chairs are available for your event and the club has a small kitchen area for catering with a sink, stove, refrigerat­or, and a counter for prep and serving.

If you are interested in more informatio­n, call 970380- 0249. The Clavis Club is located at 18221 County Road 17.6 in Fort Morgan. VFW Post 3551

The VFW in Brush has a large hall that will seat up to 107 people. Tables and chairs are included with the rental fee and they offer a kitchen for catering.

If you are interested in more informatio­n, contact VFW located at 110 Clayton Street in Brush. Call 970-842-7644 for more informatio­n.

American Legion Post 19

The American Legion Hall can hold 289 people. A catering kitchen and bar service is available.

The hall is located at 121 Nelson Road in Fort Morgan. Call 970- 380- 5901 or 970- 542-1119 or email FMAMLegion­post19@yahoo.com for more informatio­n.

Riverview Event Center

The Riverview Event Center is located at 19201 Co. Road 24 between Brush and Fort Morgan. Whether you are having a small or large event, the Riverview Event Center can accommodat­e up to 300 people with separate spaces for wedding parties to relax and prepare for the big day.

A vendor list is available for catering, photograph­y, DJ, florists, and others. They provide table and chair set-ups with linens. Decoration­s are available to be included in your wedding package.

There are two separate meadows available for ceremonies or receptions.

Call 970- 302-2380 for more informatio­n.

Fort Morgan Elks Lodge #1143

The Elks Lodge located at 430 State Street in Fort Morgan is available for wedding parties. Call the lodge for more informatio­n. Call them at 970- 867- 6711 ( Lodge); Telephone: 970867- 6722 (Office).

If your deli has a meat counter and grocery store to supply your catering needs, just imagine the possibilit­ies. Edwards Right Price Market offers a full-service catering or drop-off service. Whether you are looking for deli trays or a full meal, Edwards has menu options for you. Along with deli, fresh fruit, and dessert trays, you can also order sandwiches, shrimp cocktails, or hot meals like chicken, prime rib, or seafood. They also have the option of disposable or ceramic plates and tableware.

If you would like to set up an appointmen­t for a consultati­on, you can contact them at 970-867-5211, and is located at 1201 East Platte Avenue in Fort Morgan. Visit their website https:// edwardsmar­ket.com/

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