September 11th, 2013 in the middle of the night the rain began to fall. Flood sirens went off and our intimate mountain town became isolated by the flood waters.
On September 12th at 10:12 am, a Lionscrest Staff member reached out to the Lyons Fire Protection District to gain an understanding of the Town’s conditions. She was told to relocate their weddings. Our next event was less than 36 hours away. Little did we know that after 19 years of weddings, the next three weeks would be some of the hardest times this family owned business would face.
Then, on October 1st, we received the call we were so waiting for. We were granted permission to reopen. Lionscrest Manor, which sits on top of a mountain and has it’s own well water, was left relatively unaffected by the flood waters. With passes, our couples were allowed to, once again, tie the knot.
On October 4th, Lionscrest Manor was able to host it’s first wedding. Krista, a Coloradan, was set to marry Samuel from the United Kingdom. After just over a year of planning, their dream to marry in Lyons, Colorado became a reality. To learn more about the Lyons Floods…
Lyons Flood Rescue Video
CBS News Story
Menu from Greens Point Catering
Passed HorsD’oeuvres
Wild Mushroom and Boursin Pure- balsamic thyme aioli
Longmont Grilled Pizza- sliced grilled steak, sun-dried tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, grilled onions and gorgonzola cheese
Dinner Buffet
Greek Salad– baby iceberg lettuce, kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, shaved red onions, feta and lemon vinaigrette
Chicken Cacciatore- braised chicken breast, tomatoes, onions, peppers, mushrooms, basil and chili flakes
Red Skin Mashed Potatoes- roasted garlic
Sauteed Green Beans- haricot verts with butter and herbs
Rustic Rolls
Children’s Dinner
Chicken Tenders
Fruit Salad
Mac and Cheese
Wedding Cake from Colorado Rose Cake Company
Pumpkin Bride and Groom – Single Dot
Cake Flavors:
– pumpkin with cream cheese filling
-chocolate chip cake with mocha mousse filling
– cinnamon bun with cream cheese filling
Custom Bride and Groom Pumpkin cake topper made of sugar paste by Colorado Rose Cake Company
Photo Booth from Booth 66
Lionscrest Manor Recommended Vendors from this event
Photography- Creative Focus Photography
Caterer- Greens Point Catering
Decor- Lionscrest Manor (Party Lanterns)
DJ- Pure Sounds Productions
Florist- Boulder Blooms
Photo Booth- Booth 66
Cake- Colorado Rose Cake Company
Accommodations- Renaissance Boulder Flatiron Hotel
Custom 8 Hour Event Timeline
2:00 pm Arrival and Vendor Set-up (added an extra hour of set-up)
4:30 pm Guest Arrival
5:00 pm Ceremony
5:30 pm Photos and Cocktail Hour
6:30 pm Open Ballroom Doors for Reception
6:40 pm Announcement: Bride, Groom and Party
6:50 pm Buffet Opens
7:35 pm Toasts
7:40 pm Cake Cutting
7:45 pm 1st Dance
7:50 pm Dance Floor Opens
9:30 pm Garter and Bouquet Toss
10:00 pm Reception Ends
