Plan Your Fort Collins Wedding
Meet Our Team of Professional Planners
Chelsea Blackman
Maestra of Magic
Growing up in a hotel in the Rocky Mountains, hospitality has been an important part of Chelsea’s life since the beginning. After earning a degree in Restaurant, Food, and Beverage Management from Johnson & Whales University, Chelsea spent seven years managing special events at a popular Denver restaurant before coming to orchestrate the wedding-related inquires at our Old Town Fort Collins hotel. Because no two couples are the same, Chelsea tailors each celebration to the couple to create lasting memories.
Growing up in a hotel in the Rocky Mountains, hospitality has been an important part of Chelsea’s life since the beginning. After earning a degree in Restaurant, Food, and Beverage Management from Johnson & Whales University, Chelsea spent seven years managing special events at a popular Denver restaurant before coming to orchestrate the wedding-related inquires at our Old Town Fort Collins hotel. Because no two couples are the same, Chelsea tailors each celebration to the couple to create lasting memories.
Audrey Hardy-Lenhart
Maker of Memories
For more than 20 years, Audrey has helped couples celebrate their most memorable day by expertly bringing their wedding vision to life. Before coming to The Elizabeth Hotel, Audrey worked within the wedding market in Texas, Georgia, Hawaii, and California as an offsite caterer and vice president of a castle winery. When the moments really matter, Audrey and her team will take care of the smallest details so that you can simply enjoy the excitement of your special day.
For more than 20 years, Audrey has helped couples celebrate their most memorable day by expertly bringing their wedding vision to life. Before coming to The Elizabeth Hotel, Audrey worked within the wedding market in Texas, Georgia, Hawaii, and California as an offsite caterer and vice president of a castle winery. When the moments really matter, Audrey and her team will take care of the smallest details so that you can simply enjoy the excitement of your special day.
Renee Sumner
Diva of Details
With a love for hospitality and making personal connections, it’s only natural that Renee would find herself at home at The Elizabeth Hotel. Discovering a passion for meeting and event planning at a young age, Renee’s career within the hospitality industry has taken her to every corner of the United States, including San Francisco, Dallas, and St. Louis. Renee now enjoys working with brides and grooms to turn their dream wedding visions in reality at our Old Town Fort Collins hotel.
With a love for hospitality and making personal connections, it’s only natural that Renee would find herself at home at The Elizabeth Hotel. Discovering a passion for meeting and event planning at a young age, Renee’s career within the hospitality industry has taken her to every corner of the United States, including San Francisco, Dallas, and St. Louis. Renee now enjoys working with brides and grooms to turn their dream wedding visions in reality at our Old Town Fort Collins hotel.
Chef Philippe Boutinet
Culinary Rockstar
Since becoming an apprentice chef in his hometown of Cognac, France at the age of 13, Chef Philippe has been passionate for composing creative dishes that tell a story. After earning his culinary degree from the Institute of Culinary Arts in Angouleme, France, Philippe worked in Paris, England, and the United States before coming to lead the culinary chorus at The Elizabeth Hotel. Now with more than 20 years of culinary experience, Philippe enjoys bringing Colorado brides and grooms together with their family and friends to celebrate over a delicious, hand-crafted meal.
Since becoming an apprentice chef in his hometown of Cognac, France at the age of 13, Chef Philippe has been passionate for composing creative dishes that tell a story. After earning his culinary degree from the Institute of Culinary Arts in Angouleme, France, Philippe worked in Paris, England, and the United States before coming to lead the culinary chorus at The Elizabeth Hotel. Now with more than 20 years of culinary experience, Philippe enjoys bringing Colorado brides and grooms together with their family and friends to celebrate over a delicious, hand-crafted meal.
Courtney Peterson
Director of Romance
A Colorado native, Courtney is a graduate of Fort Collins’ very own Colorado State University. During her career, Courtney has helped plan and execute numerous events and outdoor festival in the Old Town Fort Collins area. She has become an expert at coordinating unforgettable moments and developed a passion for connecting with others. Today, Courtney loves seeing ideas from a couple’s imagination become reality at The Elizabeth Hotel.
A Colorado native, Courtney is a graduate of Fort Collins’ very own Colorado State University. During her career, Courtney has helped plan and execute numerous events and outdoor festival in the Old Town Fort Collins area. She has become an expert at coordinating unforgettable moments and developed a passion for connecting with others. Today, Courtney loves seeing ideas from a couple’s imagination become reality at The Elizabeth Hotel.