One of my favorite things to talk about here on the blog are the stunning, incredible, and breathtaking wedding venues found throughout the lovely state of Colorado! Whether it’s through lists like this one, or wedding venue feature pieces, I love showcasing these venues here so couples can see what the state has to offer. With that being said, I’m taking a slightly different approach with this article as we're taking a look at 7 wedding venues in Colorado with the most scenic ceremony spaces!! Real quick though, I want to talk a little bit about what you should look for in a wedding venue.

Sunset at Arapahoe Basin at Black Mountain Lodge in Colorado. The clouds are purple and pink and the grass is a deep green.

Choosing the Right Venue for You

Deciding on the wedding venue that will host your wedding day is one of the most impactful choices you’ll make in the planning process! It’s where you and your guests will be spending the majority of the day, so you better make sure you love it for more than just its looks (though those are important too)! When choosing your wedding venue try and keep the following things in mind:

The Setting

Like I said, the look and feel of your wedding day is an important piece of the puzzle. It’s why this blog about Colorado wedding venues is focused on scenic ceremony spaces after all!! As you begin daydreaming about your wedding day with your partner, talk through what you both envision the day feeling like. What setting are you in? Are you celebrating indoors, outdoors, or both? Do you want something rustic or something modern? Do you see yourselves having a ceremony in the mountains, or something else entirely? Be honest with one another as you talk through these wants with your partner so that you both love the look and feel of your wedding venue!

The Size

The size and capacity of a wedding venue is one of the most important determining factors in your decision. If you intend on having a large wedding day there are some venues out there that will be completely incapable of hosting your celebration. On the flipside, some venues have a minimum guest requirement in order to book them which completely rules out smaller celebrations for them. When planning your wedding, come up with a rough head count for your day so that you can know right from the start whether or not a specific venue is capable of hosting your day before you even inquire!

The Location

Something to keep in mind, especially for those planning a destination wedding in Colorado, is the location of the venue itself. For those flying into Colorado you’ll likely be flying into the Denver International Airport. If you intend on having a larger wedding with most of your guests flying in, choosing a venue closer to Denver can make the logistics of your wedding MUCH simpler for your friends and family!

The Amenities

Every venue has different amenities that they offer their couples. Things like setup and teardown assistance, tableware, and even beverage burros (yes that’s a thing and they’re incredible!) are sometimes included as amenities with certain venues. It’s important to note that each venue offers different amenities and they also handle them differently. For example, some venues have a ton of amenities included into their wedding packages, while others have these amenities available as paid add-ons for couples to choose from. It’s important when you have a specific vision in mind for your wedding that your chosen venue makes that vision possible through their amenities!

The Season

Finally we have the season of your Colorado wedding! Some venues are only available to book during certain seasons, others have higher booking rates for peak season. While a wedding in Colorado can be a dream come true in any season, it’s important to pick the one that’s best for you and select a venue that is capable of hosting weddings during your chosen season.

7 Wedding Venues with Scenic Ceremony Spaces in Colorado

Scenic mountain wedding venues in Colorado, bride and groom walk through a field during sunset on their wedding day in Colorado.

Black Mountain Lodge at Arapahoe Basin

Accessible via chairlift, the stunning Black Mountain Lodge is the premiere wedding venue of Arapahoe Basin. This epic ceremony space features wide open views of the Continental Divide, and it’s also one of the best all around wedding venues in Colorado! I featured this space on my list of top 10 wedding venues in the mountains for a reason after all!! If you’d like to see more of this stellar space check out highlights from Clare and Kevin’s day.

Notes and Amenities:

Guest Capacity: 200
Indoor Reception Space
Just Over an Hour from Denver
Additional Spaces Available for Rehearsal Dinner, Lunch, etc.
Event Manager and Day of Coordinator
In-House Catering
Tables, Chairs, and Tableware Included (with Setup Assistance)

A bride and groom stand amongst birch trees on a colorado mountain in the fall. The ground is covered with yellow fall leaves.

Palmyra Lookout at Telluride Ski Resort

One of Colorado’s newer ceremony spaces with epic mountain views is the aptly named Palmyra Lookout of the Telluride Ski Resort! This amazing space features out of this world views of Palmyra Peak and what feels like an endless sea of evergreen trees!!

Notes and Amenities:

Guest Capacity: 150
Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Space Only
4 Separate Reception Venues Available at the Telluride Ski Resort
Available Mid-June Through September
Covered Space for Cocktail Hour
6+ Hours from Denver

A bride and groom stand on a mountain in Breckenridge Colorado in the fall. The bride is wearing an Anthropologie weddings dress that sits around her shoulders with a short veil, the groom is wearing a charcoal grey suit with a red boutonnière.

Holy Cross Event Deck at Vail Resorts

Another phenomenal ceremony venue for weddings in Colorado is the Holy Cross Event Deck of Vail Resorts! Making my list of favorite wedding venues in and around Vail, the Holy Cross Event Deck is a magical ceremony space at the top of Vail Mountain. The views from here are legitimately jaw dropping, and a must consider for couples looking to bask in the wonder of the Colorado landscape while saying their I Do’s!!

Notes and Amenities:

Guest Capacity: 180
Ceremony Space Only
6 Separate Reception Venues Available at Vail Resorts
Available Mid-June Through Mid-September
Just Over 2 Hours from Denver

The Barn at Sunset Ranch

I know I say this about practically every venue I’ve talked about on my blog, but I absolutely adore The Barn at Sunset Ranch! The ceremony space here features breathtaking views of Mount Princeton, and is legitimately one of the most stunning in all of Colorado. For a closer look at this wonderful ceremony (and reception) space, check out my full venue feature on The Barn at Sunset Ranch!!

Notes and Amenities:

Guest Capacity: 160
Available May Through October
Multiple On-Site Getting Ready Spaces
Outdoor Ceremony Space, Indoor Reception Space, and Outdoor Patio for Cocktail Hour
Preferred Vendors List
Tables and Chairs Included
Around 2.5 Hours from Denver

A couple kisses in a field in front of a mountain range outside of their wedding venue, the barn at sunset ranch.

Three Peaks Ranch

Gorgeous rolling fields, a charming rustic ranch, and mountain views for days, what more could you want from a wedding venue?! The ceremony space of Three Peaks Ranch is incredible on its own, and one of my favorites in Colorado, but there is SO much more to enjoy about this wedding venue!!

Notes and Amenities:

Guest Capacity: 120
On-Site Cabins to Stay In
Available Memorial Day to the 2nd Weekend of October
Preferred Vendors List
Pricing and Package Options for Different Size Weddings
Outdoor Patio
3 Hours from Denver

A bride and groom kiss while riding the chairlift at their mountain wedding venue Black Mountain Lodge at the Arapahoe River Basin.

Gold Mountain Ranch

Couples looking for a micro wedding venue with a scenic ceremony space should be sure to check out Gold Mountain Ranch in Ouray, Colorado! A breathtaking ceremony space looking out over Ouray and the San Juan Mountains are just part of what made this wedding venue make my list of the top 10 micro wedding venues in the state!!

Notes and Amenities:

Guest Capacity: 40
Provided Ceremony Benches for 18 Guests
Patio Space and Plenty of Portrait Opportunities
Honeymoon Suite that Doubles as a Getting Ready Space
On-Site Sleeping Accommodations for 18
On-Call Property Manager
Around 5.5 Hours from Denver

Guests stand outside the Barn at Sunset Ranch wedding venue under string lights for cocktail hour. There are Colorado mountains in the background.

Pikes Peak Ranch

The final venue on my list is the wonderful Pikes Peak Ranch! Fitting for micro weddings and large celebrations alike, this amazing venue offers scenic mountain views, a combination of a modern and rustic setting, and a ton of amenities to make your wedding day the best it can be!!

Notes and Amenities:

Guest Capacity: 145
On-Site Getting Ready Spaces
Pricing Options for Full Weddings vs Ceremony Only
Outdoor Patio for Cocktail Hour
Provides Vendor Recommendations
7 Cabins Available for Rent
Around 2 Hours from Denver

A bride and groom dance in a field surrounded by snow covered mountains and trees covered with yellow leaves in the fall in Colorado.

Those are 7 of my favorite wedding venues in Colorado with the most scenic ceremony spaces! It was hard to narrow this list down to only 7, as there are SO many amazing wedding venues in Colorado (and there’s no shortage of stunning views either)! If you’d like to see more of my favorites or other planning tips be sure to check out some of my other articles. For anyone who’s looking to book me to document their wedding or elopement be sure to send me an inquiry ASAP as I’d love to help you plan your day!!