Year after year couples choose to celebrate their wedding in the wonderful state of Colorado. Some come for the epic mountain views and stunning landscapes, others choose it for the one of a kind experiences only Colorado can provide for a wedding, and some come here for both! This perfect mix is what we’re here to discuss today, as we’ll be taking a look at 10 of my favorite wedding venues with lodging in the mountains of Colorado!! Let’s jump in and see what makes this style of experience so sought after in Colorado, as well as what each of these 10 amazing venues has to offer.

A bride and groom kiss during their adventure elopement in the fall in Colorado at Loveland Pass. The brides veil has flower appliqué's attached to it and she's wearing a dress that drapes off of her shoulders.

Why I Love Wedding Venues with Lodging

As a wedding and elopement photographer in Colorado, I’m always encouraging my couples (and couples here on the blog) to celebrate their love in a way that’s true to them. In addition to this, I also help to ensure that my couples have their bases covered in terms of the logistics of a destination wedding. Why is this important? Because wedding venues with lodging help with both of these areas!!

Many couples find that they don’t get to spend nearly enough time as they’d want with their loved ones on their wedding day. An easy way to ensure that you’ll spend more time with your friends and family is by having ALL of your favorite people stay at the same spot as you! It also allows you to rest easy knowing that all, or the majority, of your guests will be able to easily find lodging options for your big day. It’s a win-win, which is why I can’t wait to share my 10 favorite venues that offer lodging options with you!!

A bride and groom kiss while entering their cabin in Breckenridge while their family celebrates their marriage.

My 10 Favorite Wedding Venues with Lodging in the Colorado Mountains

The Lodge at Breckenridge

One of my favorite locations for elopements and weddings alike in Breck, The Lodge at Breckenridge has it all: beautiful mountain views, tons of amenities, and wonderful lodging options! Seriously one of the best wedding venues in Breckenridge, and really Colorado as a whole!!

Notes and Amenities:

Indoor Ballroom and Outdoor Event Deck
Getting Ready Room
150 Guest Capacity
57 Lodging Options
Additional Houses Available
Pet Friendly(!!)
In-House Catering and Beverage
Weekday Package Options and Seasonal Deals

Two brides get married on a mountain in Winter Park Colorado surrounded by their loved ones.

Black Canyon Inn, Estes Park

The next wedding venue on my list features a stellar array of lodging options with uncompromising views of the mountains of Estes Park, Colorado. Black Canyon Inn has multiple venue options, a TON of picturesque settings for your photos (such as their scenic pond with mountain views), and service staff that make any wedding here flow like a dream!!

Notes and Amenities:

2 Separate Event Space Options (The Homestead and The Boulders)
Getting Ready Space Included at The Boulders
100 Guest Capacity for The Homestead, 200 Guest Capacity for The Boulders
40 Lodging Options
In-House Catering at The Boulders, Flexible Catering Options at The Homestead
On-Site Staff Including Coordinator, Bar Staff, and More

A bride gets ready for her wedding day in a cabin in Colorado with multiple generations of her family helping her get ready. She is wearing a simple white dress with a v-neck and a veil studded with pearls.

Taharaa Mountain Lodge, Estes Park

Legitimately one of my favorite places for couples to get married in Colorado, the Taharaa Mountain Lodge is one of the best venues not just in Estes Park, but all of Colorado. Inclusive package options, tons of amenities, and beautiful both inside and out, the Taharaa Mountain Lodge is a must have on your list of potential wedding venues!

Notes and Amenities:

Multiple Ceremony and Reception Spaces
120 Guest Capacity
18 Lodging Options
Wedding Package Options with Lodging Included
Wedding Package Options Based on Guest Count
Delicious In-House Catering
Day of Event Coordinator Required
Planning and Event Management

Gold Mountain Ranch, Ouray

THE perfect option for couples looking to celebrate with a micro wedding in Colorado! Gold Mountain Ranch in Ouray, Colorado is an incredible wedding venue with unbeatable mountain views, tons of privacy, and lodging for up to 18 people. I adore this venue, which is why it’s on my top 10 list for micro wedding venues in the state!!

Notes and Amenities:

40 Guest Capacity
Space for 18 Overnight Guests
Honeymoon Suite Doubles as Getting Ready Space
Gorgeous Outdoor Ceremony Space and Patio/Deck
On-call Property Manager

Grand Lake Lod g e

Found just outside of Grand Lake is the Grand Lake Lodge, the next venue on our list! Gorgeous mountain views, plenty of lodging options to enjoy, an out of this world catering partner, and space equally suited for intimate weddings and large celebrations alike, the Grand Lake Lodge has something for everyone to enjoy!!

Notes and Amenities:

Guest Capacity of 150
Getting Ready Room
Outdoor Ceremony Space with 2 Indoor Reception Options
Works with a Dedicated Catering Partner
Room Blocks Available

A-Frame Club, Winter Park

Conveniently located in the heart of Winter Park is the next venue on my list, A-Frame Club! Sitting under the mountains that surround Winter Park, Colorado, these charming A-Frames not only act as unique lodging options for you and your guests, they also offer a one of a kind wedding venue experience. With a gorgeous outdoor ceremony space, and a beautiful indoor restaurant and saloon for your reception, there’s a lot to love about the A-Frame Club!!

Notes and Amenities:

Outdoor Event Lawn, Indoor Saloon and Restaurant with Patio
31 A-Frame Cabins
100 Guest Capacity for Outdoor Lawn and Indoor Space with Patio (50 Guest Capacity without Patio)
Honeymoon Cabin Included
On-Site Staff
Package Options Based on the Season
In-House Catering and Beverages

Winter Park Resort

Next on my list is the lovely Winter Park Resort! This resort features stunning mountaintop and mountainside wedding venues, each with their own indoor reception spaces. The resort also offers some of THE best deals when it comes to group lodging, making it the perfect option for you and your guests! Check out this article of mine to see this amazing venue in action!!

Notes and Amenities:

2 Mountaintop Wedding Venues (Sunspot and Lunch Rock)
1 Mountainside Wedding Venue (Hill House)
All 3 Venue Options Include Outdoor and Indoor Spaces
35% Discount for Group Lodging
In-House Catering and Beverage Service
Pet Friendly Options
Shuttle Service Available

Two brides surrounded by flower arrangements on a mountain in Winter Park Colorado kiss.

The Surf Hotel, Buena Vista

While not technically in the mountains itself, The Surf Hotel of Buena Vista features incredible mountain views and is WAY too great of a venue to not include on this list! One of my favorite options for weddings and elopements in Buena Vista, The Surf Hotel has a unique European style to it that gives it SO much character. That combined with the variety of spaces to choose from for your wedding, the excellent service, and the option for a full hotel buyout for your day all make this space truly one of a kind!!

Notes and Amenities:

130 Guest Capacity (Goes up to 250 for Full Hotel Buyouts in the Summer)
Full Hotel Buyouts Possible!
Fabulous In-House Catering
Wedding Package Options
An Array of Indoor and Outdoor Spaces
Prime Location in Downtown Buena Vista

A bride and groom hold hands and walk together into their cabin in Breckenridge Colorado.

Mountain Lodge, Telluride

You could probably guess that a venue with the name Mountain Lodge would end up on this list! It’s well deserved though, as Mountain Lodge understandably features some of the best mountain views and lodging options we’ve covered thus far! Not only do they have a phenomenal setting for you and your guests to enjoy, but they also go the extra mile with their planning assistance and wedding package options to ensure every couple enjoys their wedding day to the fullest!!

Notes and Amenities:

Guest Capacities Ranging from 50 to 120 (5 Venue Options)
Room Blocks Available Including Luxury Log Cabins, Suites, Condominiums, and Lodge Rooms
On-Site Staff Including a Wedding Planner
In-House Catering
Wedding Package Options
Free Gondola Rides to Downtown Telluride!

Devil's Thumb Ranch, Tabernash

Finally, we have the ever wonderful Devil’s Thumb Ranch! An abundance of amazing lodging options, epic views of the Colorado mountains, plenty of venue options to celebrate with your wedding guests, stellar service, what more could you want?! Seriously though, that only scratches the surface of what Devil’s Thumb Ranch has to offer. Check out some of their offerings below and see why this is one of my all time favorite wedding venues in Colorado!!

Notes and Amenities:

2 Indoor and 2 Outdoor Main Ceremony/Reception Spaces (with Guest Capacities Ranging from 160-250)
4 Additional more Intimate Covered/Indoor Spaces Available
The High Lonesome Lodge Offers 35 On-Site Guest Rooms
Full Resort Buyout Options with Lodging for up to 300
Sustainably Focused (which I am ALL About!)
All Inclusive Wedding Package (with Options to Customize it Through Their Sales Team)
In-House Catering
SO Much More (Like their Resident Miniature Horses!)

A bride and groom smile at one another during their adventure elopement in Loveland Pass Breckenridge Colorado.

Some Quick Tips

Those are 10 of my favorite wedding venues with lodging in the mountains of Colorado! There are of course PLENTY of other options we weren’t able to cover in this article, so if none of these really caught your attention there’s no need to worry. When searching for venues that fit this criteria I recommend continuing your search through the wide range of Ski Resorts that can be found throughout Colorado! These resorts usually have a ton of amazing lodging options at their base, and typically will include some sort of wedding ceremony site with scenic views.

Another route you can take is choosing a venue in a more popular tourist destination like Boulder or Breckenridge which feature a TON of lodging options throughout them. This gives you and your guests a ton of variety to work with to accommodate every budget and preference around!! For more Colorado wedding planning tips be sure to check out some of my other articles on the blog. If you’re interested in having me document your day you can send me an inquiry through my contact page, and we can start planning your dream wedding together ASAP!!