THE CONTEST

This past January, Love and Marij asked newly engaged couples to shatter outdated stereotypes by publicly sharing personal stories on how cannabis plays a role in their love life.  The prize?  An elegant and sophisticated legal cannabis wedding from the pioneering vendors of the cannabis wedding movement!

Participation sparked enlightening conversations with friends and family; breaking down barriers of taboo topics and opening minds to understanding how people they know and love use cannabis to promote health, confidence and communication.

THE JUDGES

FIRST PLACE WINNERS

WINNERS: Rachael Cerevale of Ganjasana and Matt Davenport of Permalos Consulting

Matt and Rachael met while studying pre-med at University of Massachusetts Amherst.  Their entry, “Love is Real” told the story of how growing their own artisanal organic regenerative cannabis was used to successfully treat Rachael’s uterine tumor.  They now dedicate their lives to helping others find holistic approaches to healing.

FIRST PLACE PRIZE

FREE WEDDING PLANNING & CANNABIS COORDINATION

by Cultivating Spirits

Cultivating Spirits is Colorado’s leader in sophisticated cannabis experiences.  Lead by Philip Wolf, Cultivating Spirits will assist in planning every detail of your wedding and will ensure that the celebration remains legal under Colorado State Law.

Cultivating Spirits will expertly manage pre-production through day of coordination on details including, but not limited to: Bud Bar, Pre-Wedding Cannabis Tasting, 420 friendly transportation, 420 friendly accommodations, event flow, seating arrangements, catering, wedding cake, decoration, music, equipment rentals, managing of budget and vendors.

4 NIGHTS FREE WEDDING GROUNDS & 50% off GUEST STAY at

Bella Vista Estate

Bella Vista is a luxury gated estate in the beautifully scenic Steamboat Springs, Colorado. This seven acre property has the most incredible views of the Rocky Mountains and valleys, while the homes combine the best in Western American tradition and modern luxury. You will receive top notch service and amenities, while also enjoying the privacy your group needs to celebrate in comfort.

You will have the freedom to design your party however you’d like without any set-up or clean up fees, and absolutely no restrictions. The on-site property managers will work with Cultivating Spirits to assist you with all fine details and provide introductions to preferred local vendors so you can make the most of your Steamboat Springs wedding.

ALL WEDDINGS INCLUDE: Exclusive use of the estate for a 4 night stay, freedom to bring in any vendor during your reservation, unlimited access to onsite activities

2 Oz Premium Cannabis for Bud Bar by

High Country Healing

High Country Healing is High Times Magazine’s most featured marijuana dispensary of all time!  Growing the world’s most premier, sustainable and pure cannabis obsession, but our relationships with our customers is what really keeps us going.  We hand select the best of the best strains and take great care to nurture and foster the most exquisite characteristics of each plant, lovingly growing for our customers medical and recreational needs.

Prior to the wedding, Cultivating Spirits will take the winning couple to High Country Healing in their private limo to purchase product samples and then drive around the winning couple around beautiful High Country to give expert sommelier advice on each strain to help the couple determine their signature strain and cannabis menu for their special evening.

Cannabis Elixirs for a Sparkling Cannabis Toast by

Dixie Elixirs

Dixie is the trusted source for innovative, safe, effective and delicious cannabis products.  We handcraft every product with pure, CO2-extracted THC and a process we’re proud of.  We go far above and beyond the mandated batch testing and triple lab test every product we sell.  Because when it comes to cannabis, consistency and accuracy are highly important.  At Dixie, we’re a lot more than the producers of THC-infused products.  We are the future of cannabis.

FREE BRIDAL BUD BOUQUET & GROOM BUDONNIERE by

Buds & Blossoms

We create a fusion of flowers and cannabis that can go straight from your bouquet to your bowl!  Enjoy your wedding weed on your wedding night or save it, like you do the first layer of your cake, and enjoy it on an anniversary! Buds and Blossoms provides  education about cannabis consumption and moderation to our clients, venues and vendors; keeping discretion at the forefront as to offend any guests and to keep these events classy and professional.

CUSTOM PRINT WEDDING DRESS & TUXEDO by

Cannaflage Designs

Cannaflage Designs is teaming up with Designer Alley to create unique wedding attire for the lucky couple using images of their own buds and flowers.

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY by

Brittany Photographs

Brittany Photographs is a cinematic portrait and wedding photographer based in Tennessee who travels all over the world photographing stories of life and love. She views photography the way she views life: magical and full of possibility. What she strives for in her work is to pair her artistic vision with your uniquely beautiful life and love stories to create memorable imagery that you’ll be excited to look at today, tomorrow, and many years from now. She is wildly passionate about creating photographs that tell your story. Your portrait session or wedding day is a visual adventure, an intimate experience where Brittany hopes to cultivate a friendship and closeness with you that allows you to create meaningful photographs and memories together.

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55min RELATIONSHIP COACHING SESSION & 1 CUSTOM DATE BLUEPRINT by

Highly Devoted

Molly Peckler, Founder of Highly Devoted, is the world’s premiere cannabis-friendly dating and relationship coach.  Highly Devoted offers one-on-one coaching sessions with Molly over Skype or phone, as well as custom date planning services.  Highly Devoted coaching and concierge offerings are tailor-made for the modern cannabis enthusiast!  Coaching Session & Date Blueprint prize is valued at $190.

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WEDDING INVITATIONS, PROGRAMS & PLACE CARDS by

KushKards

KushKards is known for their clever greeting cards where you can insert any pre-rolled item to create the ultimate gift!

WEDDING PARTY GIFTS by

MOON RORE ORGANICS

A Colorado plant and crystal based holistic haven, specializing in ancestral medicine as Eco Lux Lifestyle Products.  Only using Chemical/Sulfate and Additive free ingredients packaged in Eco Conscious materials.

CANNABIS PAIRING REHEARSAL DINNER  “3 Strains, 3 Courses”  by

Cultivating Spirits

Cultivating Spirits has pioneered the Cannabis Pairing Movement and will be treating the wedding party to their custom signature “3 Courses, 3 Strains Pairing Dinner” on property at Bella Vista Estate.  Laughter and intellectual conversations will fill the air as this sophisticated dinner will  brighten people’s souls and allow people to be primed for the following days celebration.  Cannabis Pairing Dinners are the newest culinary movement and stand to quickly become the most loved!

1 OZ of Premium Class Cannabis for the dinner supplied by High Country Healing.

Experience the best in gourmet cuisine and cannabis pairing dinner.

2 HRS FREE CANNABIS FRIENDLY TRANSPORTATION by

Steamboat420

From our Steamboat Springs dispensary shuttle to vaporizer rentals, Steamboat 420 is committed to providing the best Steamboat Springs marijuana experience for locals and tourists alike. Steamboat420’s mission is to normalize marijuana through creative and innovative services, events and education. Your support means everything to us. Join me for a free ride on the Dispensary Shuttle. Let the journey begin.

3 (30ml) BOTTLES OF FORIA by

Foria

A cannabis-infused sensual enhancement oil designed for female pleasure.  Foria is hand-crafted from the female flower of the marijuana plant - one of the oldest known aphrodisiacs in the world - using modern extraction techniques for optimal potency and purity.

CANNABIS CARRY CASE by

StashLogix

STASHLOGIX designs thoughtful, secure, and discreet locking cannabis stash bags designed for child-safety and style. They include odor absorbing packets, wide-mouthed jars with dry-erase lids, integrated combination locks, padded adjustable dividers, and many other thoughtful features. The hemp bags can have custom silk-screened logos and insignias as “thank you�? gifts for wedding parties.

WEDDING GIFT BOX by

Mary Jane Gift Boxes

MARY JANE GIFT BOXES is Colorado’s premier gift box company specializing in fun and unique canna friendly gifts.  Our 420 Wedding Bliss gift box is simple, elegant, and holds everything you need to keep the happy couple high on love.

THE WINNING COUPLE WILL BE FEATURED IN A 2 PAGE MAGAZINE SPREAD in

THC Magazine

SECOND PLACE

SECOND PLACE WINNERS


CHRIS & SHEA

SECOND PLACE PRIZE


BACHELOR & BACHELORETTE PARTY EXPERIENCE by

Cultivating Spirits

Enjoy our “Gourmet 3 Course Fine Dining Experience” complete with intimate culinary demonstrations and superior quality cannabis, specially chosen to harmonize with the evening’s selected menu, a personalized select fine wine or craft beer tasting with imported cheese, meats and chocolates, chauffeured from location to location in a luxurious Escalade limousine.  With the night still young, we’ll shuttle you away to the night’s hottest party…guaranteed, you’ll be primed and ready to go!

Bachelorette Party: Free Food, Wine and Cannabis Tour for the Bachelorette and her Maid of Honor.  Other guests can attend by paying a discounted rate of  $199/pp (up to 10 people max)

Bachelor Party: Free Food, Craft Beer & Cannabis Tour for the Bachelor and his Best Man.  Other guests can attend by paying a discounted rate of  $199/pp (up to 10 people max)

3 NIGHTS FREE WEEKEND GETAWAY or WEDDING GROUNDS at

Mountain Views B&B

 Host your wedding on this gorgeous a la carte Washington property, or just take a relaxing couples retreat! Mountain Views B&B is a cannabis friendly and pet friendly property.  Guests are welcome to bring vendors onto the property, free of charge.  Innkeeper Tracy is ordained and will sweeten the deal by officiating your wedding for free, should you choose to host your wedding there!

30 MIN RELATIONSHIP COACHING SESSION by

Highly Devoted

Molly Peckler, Founder of Highly Devoted, is the world’s premiere cannabis-friendly dating and relationship coach. Highly Devoted offers one-on-one coaching sessions with Molly over Skype or phone, as well as custom date planning services. Highly Devoted coaching and concierge offerings are tailor-made for the modern cannabis enthusiast.  30 MIN Relationship Coaching Session is valued at $65.

ONE (30ml) BOTTLE & ONE (1oml) BOTTLE of

Foria

A cannabis-infused sensual enhancement oil designed for female pleasure. Foria is hand-crafted from the female flower of the marijuana plant - one of the oldest known aphrodisiacs in the world - using modern extraction techniques for optimal potency and purity.

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