10 Stunning Wedding Venues in the Mountains of Colorado
Colorado is known for its incredible and breathtaking mountains, so it comes as no surprise that some of the best and coolest wedding venues in the state can be found tucked in these mountains! Finding the best mountain wedding venue for your wedding day can feel a little daunting at times which is why I want to share 10 of my favorites here with you today. There are honestly SO many to choose from, but this list should at least give a glimpse into the incredible venues the state has to offer!!
Finding the Right Venue
With so many incredible venues scattered throughout the state how can you know which one is right for you? Ultimately this choice is going to come down to the two of you, but there are some key factors you should be aware of when it comes time to make this decision.
The Vibe
First off, what vibe and feel are you looking to have on your wedding day? A venue is a huge part in determining the feel that your wedding day will have. After all, it is the setting for most of, if not all of your wedding day! Make sure that the wedding day you’ve dreamt of having is possible with the venue you choose. If you’re wanting something with more of a rustic vibe you’re likely not going to want an all inclusive, top of the line lodge!
Guest Limits
Another huge factor in finding the right wedding venue for your mountain wedding in Colorado is the guest limits the venue has in place, both in terms of guest minimums and maximums. Along with the setting, the people you have present at your wedding day contribute greatly to the overall feel for the day. Find a space that allows your intimate wedding day, or that can fit your massive wedding of all your friends and family!
Overall Experience
Take into account both you and your guests' experience for your wedding day. Look into stay and travel accommodations for your guests. Are there places to stay on site or nearby? Does the venue offer parking on location? Are there things to keep your guests entertained and engaged while you’re off with your photographer taking your portraits? Make sure your venue is a blast not only for you but also the loved ones you’ll have there celebrating alongside you!
10 of My Favorite Wedding Venues in the Mountains of Colorado
Mountain Wedding Garden
Just north of Crested Butte Colorado you’ll find the stunning wedding venue, Mountain Wedding Garden! Mountain Wedding Garden’s sole focus as a wedding venue is to let you create the wedding day experience you’ve always dreamt of. They have no on site staff the day of your wedding, no bar, and no planning assistance, so your wedding day is entirely in your hands. This can be a dream come true for a lot of couples though as this sort of freedom is hard to come by!!
The venue does offer amenities though in the way of tables and seating, storage to keep your beverages cold, a large charcoal grill to cook on, and more. Mountain Wedding Garden can fit 200 guests in their garden space, and 125 guests in their pavilion reception space. Finding a wedding venue that offers this much flexibility is hard to come by, let alone one in the mountains of Colorado!
North Star Gatherings
Nestled in the mountains just 30 to 40 minutes outside Denver Colorado you’ll find the next wedding venue on my list, North Star Gatherings! This venue gives you a mountaintop wedding experience like none other. North Star Gatherings can host up to 170 guests for your wedding day, has multiple getting ready spaces, and is completely secluded on the mountain giving you a true feeling of being on top of the world for your wedding day! They require each wedding to use one of the Catering and Bar Service vendors from their vendor list for your wedding day. A wedding planner is also required which they do have a preferred list for, but do allow you to work with other planners as long as approved in writing prior.
Three Peaks Ranch
Next on the list we have Three Peaks Ranch, a wedding venue found in the center of the Colorado Rocky Mountains! This wedding venue is geared more towards intimate wedding days with a guest cap of up to 120. Providing a top of the line experience while also keeping that classic Colorado feel intact is something Three Peaks Ranch pride themselves on. Complete with getting ready spaces, four on site cabins for you and some of your guests to stay at, an indoor/outdoor combo barn, and even some horses and mules on the ranch for you to pet the day of your wedding!! This venue is the prime mix of luxury and a classic western feel!
Devil's Thumb Ranch
Next up on the list is Devil’s Ranch, a full service resort and wedding venue sure to elevate your wedding day experience! Devil’s Thumb Ranch is found in the mountains of Winter Park Colorado and as a wedding venue focuses on providing the true Colorado mountain wedding experience. Complete with western styled décor, a private lodge for you and your guests to enjoy, mountain views, and SO much more!! The venue has two outdoor ceremony spaces, two indoor reception spaces, a getting ready space, three rehearsal dinner spaces, and a space for your farewell brunch on Sunday. With a max guest limit of 250 you’re sure to have a one of a kind wedding experience at Devil’s Thumb Ranch!
The Barn at Sunset Ranch
If you’re looking for a next level wedding venue with mountain views, The Barn at Sunset Ranch in Buena Vista Colorado HAS to be on your list! This barn wedding venue has space for up to 160 guests and plenty of amenities for them to enjoy. From an outdoor ceremony space with mountain views, and getting ready spaces for both the bride and groom, the venue really sets you up for success! They also have an outdoor cocktail hour space with fire pits for you and your guests to enjoy as the night draws in and things start to cool off. The Barn at Sunset Ranch really does provide a barn wedding day experience that is HARD to come by!!
Woodlands
One of the coolest modern wedding venues on this list has to be Woodlands in Morrison. This gorgeous modern yet industrial mountain wedding venue in Colorado is operated by its owners, meaning they’re with you for every step of your wedding day! This kind of experience gives you the true authentic small business feel to your day with the service, scale, and amenities of a MUCH larger operation. The venue can host up to 200 guests and features mountain views, an outdoor ceremony space, covered AND heated outdoor patio, and more! One important note is they have a preferred vendor list. For some vendors like catering or music entertainment you must choose from their list, other vendors such as photographers and florists you can either choose from their list or select your own.
Piney River Ranch
Looking for THE summer getaway for your wedding? Piney River Ranch in Vail Colorado is the perfect venue option for your wedding day in the mountains! Piney River Ranch only allows weddings from June 21st through the last Saturday in September. The venue can host up to 200 guests and has a minimum guest requirement of 50. Piney River Ranch comes equipped for your guests to both enjoy your wedding day festivities as well as their stay at the ranch! With an on site restaurant and bar, six guest cabins, multiple reception spaces, and a ceremony patio looking out over the breathtaking mountain range, there is just SO much to love about Piney River Ranch!!
Black Mountain Lodge
In the Arapahoe Basin you’ll find the Black Mountain Lodge, a wedding venue that really takes advantage of its location in the mountains! To get to the lodge you and your guests can ride up using the ski lift which is already such a fun and unique way to start the day. The venue can host both your ceremony and reception, and the outdoor patio can also serve as a space for your cocktail hour. The venue can host up to 200 guests, and has different restaurants in its main lodge that can be used for rehearsal dinners or smaller weddings if interested. The mountain views of the Black Mountain Lodge are tough to pass up though making this venue an easy sell!
Wild Basin Lodge
For an elevated wedding day celebration you have to have Wild Basin Lodge on your list! Wild Basin Lodge is a wedding venue in the mountains of Allenspark Colorado that is equally beautiful as it is luxurious. The lodge offers 2 separate ceremony spaces for you to choose from and a main area for your reception as well as getting ready spaces for your day. Up to 200 guests can attend and with an in house bar, catering, and event staff the venue is setting you up for a perfect celebration with them helping at each step along the way! Lastly the venue offers different package levels to give couples the most flexibility possible when choosing how they want to experience their time at the Wild Basin Lodge.
Della Terra Mountain Chateau
In the mountains of Estes Park Colorado you’ll find a magnificent wedding venue, Della Terra Mountain Chateau! This luxurious wedding venue offers multiple ceremony spaces and a large indoor reception space capable of hosting up to 200 guests. Alongside these spaces you’ll also find getting ready spaces, areas for each vendor to set up and call their own, a complimentary honeymoon suite, and the ability to rent out the other rooms of the Chateau for your guests if they’re still available. While some of the Chateau’s rooms may be booked on your wedding day, they only allow one wedding celebration a day so you can relax knowing you’ll have Della Terra to yourselves in ALL its glory!
Now that you’ve seen ten of my favorite wedding venues in the mountains of Colorado you’re probably itching to book your venue and vendors for your wedding day! If you’re ready to book your photographer and have your wedding venue locked in I’d love to hear from you. Head to my contact page to send me an inquiry so we can plan out your wedding day festivities together!!
