Client: Becky & Aaron Nuttall
Venue: CLAY | Colorado Springs, CO
Key Results: 3 critical risk gaps solved, clear vendor standards set, and total peace of mind after adding a liquor license
A Creative Space with Growing Complexity
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CLAY is a sleek, urban-industrial wedding venue in downtown Colorado Springs—a space where creativity meets celebration. Founded in 2020 by Becky and Aaron Nuttall, CLAY was inspired by Becky’s 15-year career as a wedding photographer and her desire to give couples a moldable, design-forward space for unforgettable events.
But as CLAY grew—adding staff, services, and eventually a liquor license—so did its exposure to risk. The Nuttalls quickly realized their existing insurance setup wasn’t keeping up.
The Challenge: Fast Growth, Fuzzy Protection
“I just didn’t feel confident we were really protected,” Becky said. “We were growing fast, and our insurance agent didn’t seem to understand what was actually happening inside our venue.”
Between unclear vendor liabilities, evolving alcohol service risks, and a rental contract that hadn’t been updated in years, Becky knew they needed more than a generic policy—they needed industry-specific strategy.
The Nuptial Solution: Turning Risk into Confidence
Becky kept hearing Nuptial’s name from trusted voices in the wedding industry—and once she connected with us, she never looked back.
Within 30 days, we helped CLAY:
✅ Review and strengthen their venue rental agreement
✅ Fix 3 major liability gaps —including bartender coverage, vendor contracts, and liquor liability exposure
✅ Launch a custom insurance portal for couples to secure their own day-of coverage
✅ Provide SOPs and editable templates for staff and vendor communication
✅ Translate insurance jargon into real-life action—so the team knew exactly what to do and why
“Our previous agent didn’t even understand what kind of vendors we had coming through our doors. Nuptial just got us,” Becky said.
The Results: Peace of Mind in Every Pour
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Liability Gaps Closed | 3 key areas: bartender liability, vendor compliance, liquor |
| Operational Support | SOPs and templates delivered clarity to the team |
| Confidence Boost | No more fear around alcohol service risks |
Now, CLAY operates with total clarity—confident in what’s covered, what’s required of others, and what to do if something goes wrong.
“One of my biggest fears was the liability from alcohol service. I don’t feel that fear anymore.”
Becky’s Advice to Other Venue Owners
“Don’t just trust any Joe Schmo to do your insurance. They don’t always know what you do. Find someone who specializes in your industry—it’s the best thing we’ve done for our business.”
About CLAY
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Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Opened: 2020
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Style: Modern, industrial, blank-slate venue
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Ownership: Becky & Aaron Nuttall
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Specialties: Weddings, creative events, private gatherings
