Meet Brette Huff | Wedding Planner

We had the good fortune of connecting with Brette Huff and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Brette, how has your work-life balance changed over time?
The nature of being a stay-at-home mom while simultaneously running a full-time wedding planning business means there is very little “true” work/life balance. Instead, I have learned over the last two years to be truly present in whatever I’m doing. If I’m playing with my kids, I’m all in—reading with them or playing with Elsa! But when it comes time to work, I have figured out the best times of day (mostly naptime) to really sit down and get everything done. I can do more in a two-hour naptime now than what I was able to accomplish working a 9-to-5 job beforehand! Luckily, I have an incredible support system in my family, who absolutely adore my children, so on the days I’m meeting with clients, on venue tours, or on-site for a wedding, I can be all in because I know my kids are in good hands.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I started Wild Poppy Events in 2023 to bring adventurous, experience-focused wedding planning to Southwest Colorado. The journey wasn’t easy, but it started with a solid foundation. I had an incredible business coach whose decade in the industry gave me a real leg up. I launched at the end of that year’s wedding season, so I spent the next six months in pure hustle mode. I walked into every venue within an hour’s drive, introducing myself and learning what types of weddings they were looking to book. I then DM’ed or called every photographer I could find in the area to build those connections. It took a lot of time, but that effort paid off immediately—the very first wedding I booked came from a photographer’s recommendation!

That initial year taught me my first big lesson: a wedding is only as successful as the vendor team behind it. A keystone of my business is cultivating a network of the best local vendors and connecting them with the perfect couple. This focus on building a strong, collaborative team is what truly brings a wedding vision to life. I’m so proud that this approach has paid off, as I now book the most amazing weddings & most of the leads come through recommendations from other local vendors.

Of course, the biggest challenge was internal. Imposter syndrome runs deep in this industry, and I was no exception. During my first few inquiry calls, I would freeze when a potential client asked, “Why should I hire you?” My mind would go completely blank! But after that first year, I had a major realization about my own worth and what I bring to the table. I learned that my promise to my couples is that no one will work harder for them on their big day. No matter what dilemma pops up, I will make sure their wedding unfolds beautifully, even if there’s a little chaos behind the scenes!

This journey has shaped what Wild Poppy Events is all about today. My brand is for the adventurous, the wildly in love, and for couples who want to create an “experience,” not just check off a list. With a background in hospitality, I love helping my clients craft not only a great wedding day but a true, memorable experience for their guests that will last a lifetime. That’s the story I want the world to know—that we’re here to build an unforgettable experience, grounded in a team of people who are passionate about celebrating your love.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
This is literally my favorite question ever! I live in such a gorgeous and adventure filled area that I don’t know if a week is enough time but I could sure create an incredible itinerary!! I’d suggest they fly in on a Thursday evening in the summertime and make a tour of the mountain towns around us!

Thursday:
Fly into Montrose, rent a Jeep and head south to Ouray!
Dinner on the rooftop of Ouray Brewery, head to the park for Music in the Park and end the evening at the Imogene Bar enough custom cocktails on the rooftop
Check into The Western Hotel for a luxury night in a historic hotel

Friday:
Breakfast at Kami’s Sami’s
Jeep Tour into Yankee Boy basin for incredible views at 10,000ft!
Spend the afternoon shopping the local shops and grabbing coffee and chocolate at Mouses
Dinner at The Brickhouse for a 5 star meal at the swankiest place in town
Finish the evening soaking in the underground pools at The Western

Saturday:
Breakfast at The Outlaw
Gold Mountain Via Ferrata
Afternoon spent enjoying the Ouray Hot Springs
Dinner at The Western

Sunday:
Brunch at Kate’s Place in Ridgway
Morning soak & Massage at Orvis Hot Springs
Drive to Telluride & check-into Mountain Lodge Telluride in Mountain Village
Gondola Ride to the top of the mountain for dinner at Allreds on the top of the mountain

Monday:
Breakfast at local coffee shop
Afternoon spent in town shopping & checking out the park and their famous library and the Ah-ha gallery
Dinner at The View at Mountain Lodge

Tuesday:
Breakfast for the road & drive to Durango
Check into the famous Straiter hotel on Main Street
Spend the day shopping and checking out the local sites and historic buildings
Dinner at Ken & Sue’s

Wednesday:
Durango/ Silverton Railroad – take halfway and stop at the highest Zipline in the state!
Dinner at Steamworks Brewery

Thursday:
Breakfast at Doughworks
Drive North to Silverton and with a sidetrip into Velocity Basin to enjoy some alpine lakes and cascading mountains!
Dinner at Golden Block Brewery and ice cream at Smeadlys

Friday:
Coffee and breakfast burritos at The Bear Cafe
drive north on the Famous Million Dollar highway
Lunch at The Gnar in Ridgway
Drive north to Montrose to catch last flight out of town!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I would like to dedicate my shoutout to Jes Barkman with Knotted Consulting – she has been tantamount as a business coach in not only helping me get my business off the ground but has been there each step of the way guiding me to create more than just a job, but truly a career I am so grateful to have!

Also I would like to say 1000 thank you’s to my family, whom without, I would be unable to have made my business what it is today!!! You are all more than I could have ever hoped for and my children and I are so lucky to have you!

Website: wildpoppyllc.com

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Image Credits
Sarah Hall Photography Nat Moore Photography Julien Kibler Studios Aubrey Beth Photography Katie Todd Photography Sarah Hall Photography Shell Creek Photography