Zero Waste Weddings
are kind of our jam
Who is Wildflower West?
Meet the masterminds behind the magic
Hey, Hi, Hello! Lyndsey here!
A little bit about me: I am a Colorado kid through and through. I grew up in Southeast Denver, went to college in Fort Collins (go CSU), moved to the mountains to become a ski bum, and then grew some roots back in Denver, which is where I currently reside. Needless to say, I haven’t found a reason to leave.
My passions include skiing/snowboard (life goal is ski on every continent), traveling (I want to go to visit every country), eating really good food (Bourdain style), playing board games, enjoying and caring for Mother Nature, and spending lots of time with friends and family.
I am one of those people that has their hands in many pots if you will, and mostly entrepreneurial pots at that. When I started my photography business, I had a full time job as an event/venue manager, so stepping into the wedding business for me was easy because I understood all the organizational madness that is important for pursing that type of photography. What I didn’t see a lot of (or any of really) were people or businesses prioritizing “sustainability”. Being a passionate photographer, it was a must for me to be as eco-minded as possible, and I wanted to work and connect with others that share similar values. Queue Maréa!
Photographer
Lyndsey Leach
“She is a first class photographer and I would recommend her
to anyone and everyone. “
Hey there! I’m Marea. Avid adventurer, rock climber, swing dancer, gardener, traveler, community-builder, tree-hugger, and wedding planner. I started Dream Catcher Weddings over 4 years ago with the goal of designing weddings in a way that honors the uniqueness of each couple and the gifts of our planet.
I’m passionate about pioneering a more sustainable future for the wedding industry, and I know that a goal that big can only be achieved in community. That’s why I teamed up with Lyndsey to create Wildflower West Collective. I want to offer our couples a fresh alternative to the long and outdated tradition of wedding planning being expensive, wasteful, and stressful AF. I hope that we can partner with you to craft a new kind of wedding that is deeply meaningful to you and your partner, easy to plan, easy on your wallet, and kind to mama earth. Can I get a hell yeah?!
Designer + Planner
Maréa Janae
“The quality of their work honestly deserves the highest praises.”
We Love the earth.
Wildflower West Collective was founded on the belief that weddings don’t have to be stressful, expensive, or cause harm to the planet. We believe in doing everything within our power to minimize each wedding’s impact on the earth and make our events as close to zero-waste as possible. We are always brainstorming and coming up with new ways to better live up to these values!
What does this mean for your elopement?
- All vendors will track the miles traveled to your elopement and purchase carbon credits to offset their emissions from traveling.
- We steer clear of single use plastic and other wasteful items that can’t be reused, repurposed, or recycled.
- Your invitations will be printed on recycled paper and purchased from a company that plants a tree with every purchase.
- We practice Leave No Trace principles wherever we go.
- We regularly donate to non-profits that align with our values of social and environmental sustainability.
our planet-loving partners
Aside from Dream Catcher Weddings and Lyndsey Leach, your vendor team will differ based on your date and location, but we promise to always hire the most earth-conscious vendor we can find for your event. These are a few of our faves.
Faye Flower Studio
McKenna uses farm fresh, responsibly grown, native and seasonal blooms. She arranges without floral foam or other plastics.
Perennial Posy
Whitney creates custom flower arrangements from cassava wood, a renewable resource that is one of the most eco-friendly floral options.
Glow + Gather
Glow + Gather crafts natural beeswax candles in repurposed wine bottles. They donate a percentage of sales to domestic violence and reforestation charities.
Runaway Bakeshop
Sabrina bakes the yummiest vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free sweet treats you've ever tasted. She sources locally when possible and donates to local charities.
Woods + the Wild
Candace is skilled at crafting customized religious, inter-faith or secular rituals and is affirming of LGBTQ+ couples. She's an advocate for justice and equity.
Paper Culture
Paper Culture is a certified B corp. They use 100% recycled paper, offset their entire carbon footprint, and plant a tree with every order.
