Finding the ideal wedding venue might feel like a daunting task, but don’t fret — we’re here to help!
If your idea of a perfect wedding involves a space with a view of splendid greenery and a vivid mountain landscape, Colorado is an excellent state to consider.
However, you should know that Colorado weddings can be a bit pricey with the average wedding costing around $27,000. So let’s see what you can get for your money!
Here are 15 of the best wedding venues in Colorado…
The Stanley Hotel – Estes Park
If you want to get married at a venue that embraces Colorado’s natural beauty, then consider The Stanley Hotel.
Located in Estes Park, this hotel sits nestled against the Rocky Mountain range, making it the perfect venue for nature enthusiasts.
This renowned property offers nine wedding venues ranging from small and intimate to striking and grand, all with verandas, large windows, and breathtaking mountain views.
One popular ceremony spot is the meticulously manicured front lawn, which offers a stunning view of Lake Estes and Long Peak.
Further down, the Pavilion features an 8,000-square feet auditorium, adorned with lovely architectural details and a glass wall that leads to the patio and vibrant space.
Rentals include a bridal suite, tables, chairs, a sound system, silverware, linens, clean-up services, and help from an event coordinator.
Plus, you can invite your guests to stay the night in the cozy hotel!
Price Range: $2,500 – $15,000.
Capacity: Up to 250 guests.
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Cherokee Ranch and Castle Foundation – Sedalia
The Cherokee Ranch and Castle is a venue that exudes medieval splendor and mystique.
Originally the home of the Flower family, this century-old Scottish-style castle sits on 3,400 acres of land in Sedalia, Colorado. Today, the castle houses valuable artifacts from all over the world, which contribute to the property’s intrigue.
For weddings, the castle offers indoor and outdoor space options:
The Great Hall is located inside the main castle and boasts high ceilings, sweeping columns, and a grandiose atmosphere. It’s the ideal spot for a mid-sized ceremony.
For a larger wedding ceremony and reception, consider The Veranda Tent, which sits at the edge of a plate and offers dramatic views of the nearby mountainscape.
Price Range: $4,600 – $6,500.
Capacity:75-150 guests.
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Camp Hale – Vail
In a former life, Camp Hale was the training base, located in Vail Colorado, for over 15,000 soldiers during World War II. Today, Camp Hale is a rustic wedding venue that benefits from its position at the base of the Rocky Mountain range.
It offers incredible views of the surrounding mountains, lakes, and forests, which is why it’s been a favorite venue of Colorado residents for over 30 years!
Moreover, newlyweds will be able to accommodate a sizable crowd, provided you want an elaborate celebration. Although you won’t be able to greet your guests in an indoor reception, the scenery will enchant them.
If you host your wedding at Camp Hale, you’re guaranteed a five-hour time block for your ceremony and reception, tables, lighting, a sound system, an arbor, and a heated reception tent.
Price Range: $8,500 – $10,000 for the venue; $9,000 for food and beverage rental.
Capacity: 250 guests.
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Larkspur Events & Dining – Vail
If you’re in the market for a venue that combines quality food and natural scenery, then Larkspur Events & Dining is an excellent option for you.
This unique mountainside retreat is located at the corner of Vail Village. From here, the glorious views of Gore Range will delight your guests.
Its proximity to the mountains makes it the perfect location to have a wedding ceremony on the ski slopes – if that’s your thing. But, if you’d like to hold off on skiing until it’s time for your honeymoon, then you can exchange vows on the Aspen grove.
And while Larkspur Events and Dining benefits from Colorado’s four distinct seasons, we should note that this venue is primed for winter weddings. Seriously, there’s nothing dreamier than getting married with snow-capped mountains in the distance!
Wedding packages include ceremony and reception space, bridal suites, and, of course, award-winning cuisine.
Price Range: $3,300 – $7,500 for the venue; $4,000+ food and beverage minimum.
Capacity:150-500 guests.
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Viceroy- Snowmass
Viceroy Snowmass is a great venue if you want to feel at one with nature as you celebrate one of life’s happiest occasions.
As the sole luxury mountain resort in Snowmass, Colorado, it holds itself to a high standard and offers guests the finest accommodations that money can buy.
Plus, the crisp views of The Rockies and surrounding natural beauty lend themselves to the property’s serene atmosphere – perfect during those anxious hours leading up to the wedding.
Weddings here can be indoor or outdoor affairs:
The Grand Ballroom is the main choice for an indoor ceremony. Spanning 5,500 square feet, this upscale space boasts high ceilings, grand columns, and large glass windows.
For an outdoor reception, you’ll head to the Terrace, a 1,000 square feet space that features cozy lounge furniture and plenty of places for mingling.
When you book Viceroy Snowmass you’re assigned a professional wedding coordinator to help you personalize the space to your taste.
The resort also gifts couples a congratulatory three-night honeymoon accommodation at any Viceroy Hotel in the world. Um, sign us up!
‘Price Range: $500 – $2,000.
Capacity: 280 guests.
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Devil’s Thumb Ranch – Tabernash
Devil’s Thumb Ranch is the place where ranch living and luxury intersect. And while your wedding day may be the happiest day of your life, this venue wants to make it the happiest three days.
You’ll kick off your festivities on a Friday evening with a celebration dinner, where you and your guests will enjoy beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains and surrounding natural splendor.
Saturday is wedding time! You can choose between two outdoor spaces to say “I do.”
The Outdoor Meadow is a quaint plot of land next to a field of grazing horses. Meanwhile, the Outdoor Terrace sits perched on a hill and features a stone-lined path, flowers, and manicured greenery.
For your reception, you’ll head inside to the High Lonesome Barn, a charming, yet dramatic indoor event space with high ceilings, exposed beams, and 900 square feet of space.
Sunday will mark the end of this three-day celebration, but it’s no reason to be sad! You’ll end your one-of-a-kind wedding event with a Farewell Brunch in Yager House, a guest house built almost 100 years ago!
Because all wedding packages include three full days of activities, you and your entire wedding party will have access to a 35-room guest lodge for an additional cost of $340 a night. But if you can swing the resort’s base fee, that’s honestly small potatoes!
Price Range: $75,000 – $100,000.
Capacity: 250 guests.
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Della Terra Mountain Chateau – Estes Park
The Della Terra Mountain Chateau is a perfect wedding venue for those couples who’d like to carve out a slice of their own little fairytale.
A boutique inn, this chateau sits comfortably near the Rocky Mountain range, so you’ll never run short of gorgeous views of nature.
However, the property also abounds with impressive scenery that makes spectacular settings for wedding activities.
Ceremonies take place outdoors at The Devotion Place, a charming field that includes a stone path and archway, terraced seating, and plenty of natural decorations.
You’ll head indoors for your reception to the aptly named “The Celebration Place,” a grand event space that boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, towering ceilings, and plenty of space for a dance floor.
Price Range: $4,500 – $15,500.
Capacity: 200 guests.
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Surf Hotel & Chateau – Buena Vista
The Surf Hotel & Chateau combines the rustic beauty of Colorado with European opulence, making it an ideal spot for those who want to experience a multi-faceted wedding venue.
You can start your celebration early with pictures taken at the steps of the Chateau. Then, before the main event, you can host a cocktail hour at the hotel’s lobby bar.
For your wedding, you’ll exchange vows on one of two patios that offer gorgeous mountain and lakefront views.
If you’d rather venture indoors, the Grand Ballroom is an intimate event space that overlooks the Buena Vista Whitewater Park.
One great perk that comes with booking this hotel is the fact that it also doubles as a concert venue, so you can enjoy high-quality live music at your reception.
Wedding packages include the event spaces, a private dining room for brunch, tables, chairs, linens, professional audio and sound systems, and a complimentary two-night stay in the honeymoon suite. Sweet!
Price Range: $2,000 – $9,000.
Capacity: 150 guests.
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The Butterfly Pavilion – Westminster
The Butterfly Pavilion is technically an invertebrates zoo, but the main attraction is, of course, the 16,000 free-flying butterflies that you’ll find across the property’s 11 acres!
Yet, that’s only one reason it’s such a popular wedding venue. It’s also full of plentiful green spaces including tropical rainforests, several whimsical gardens, and various water features.
The Main Pavilion is a lush tropical paradise where thousands of exotic butterflies fly freely. It makes for a splendidly unique ceremony spot.
There’s also an amphitheater garden, several gazebos, and patios that make great reception sites.
You have the option to rent out separate venues or the entire Butterfly Pavilion. It all comes down to what best suits you!
Price Range: $1,800 – $3,000 for venue rental; add-ons extra.
Capacity: 150 – 250 guests, depending on the venue.
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The Downtown Aquarium – Denver
The Downtown Aquarium, located in Denver, Colorado, isn’t your average aquarium. It’s an 18-acre space that bustles with scenic architecture and exhibits that can complement any wedding.
Plus, its most recent owners transformed it into a well-rounded entertainment and social venue that’s fully equipped to host your wedding day!
Before your day kicks off, you can take wedding photos in any number of picturesque locations, including the building’s gorgeous exterior or one of its many water installments.
Your ceremony and/or reception will take place in the Nautilus Ballroom, an ornate, one-of-a-kind space that combines the aquarium’s zany atmosphere with traditional accommodations. It also features a large fish tank in the foyer and other fitting aquatic touches.
For an outdoor option, consider the Observation Deck, a gorgeous green space that offers breathtaking views of the Denver skyline.
Rentals include table and chairs, a champagne toast, a day-of wedding coordinator, sound and lighting equipment, plus linens and tableware. All food and drinks are provided by the facility.
Price Range: $750 – $1500.
Capacity: 250 – 500 guests.
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Coors Field – Denver
If you love baseball and quite like the idea of getting married at an unconventional venue, then Coors Field might be the perfect spot for your wedding.
This legendary Major League stadium isn’t just known for its unique physics, which allows batters to get better mileage, it’s also known for hosting fun, offbeat wedding ceremonies and receptions!
For your wedding, you can choose one of several spaces including the most popular – the home plate! Yes, you and your spouse-to-be can go where few fans have gone before and get married right down on the field.
Afterward, you’ll venture inside and host your reception. The most popular reception space is an intimate rooftop spot, where you can enjoy the views of the cityscape, which is even more beautiful as the sun sets.
However, this event venue offers several spacious, upscale conference rooms, eateries, and bars that can also serve as the setting for your reception.
Price Range: $1,500 – $3,000.
Capacity: 350 – 1000 guests.
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Miramont Castle – Manitou Springs
Miramont Castle is the former home of John Baptist Francolon, an eccentric Catholic Priest.
The Victorian-style castle was completed in 1895 but has since been converted into a museum and event space. Weddings here benefit from the home’s historic charm and grandeur.
If you’re hoping to have a small, intimate wedding, you can utilize the home’s built-in Chapel to exchange your vows.
After, you and your guests can venture off to the Castle Garden for your reception. It’s a whimsical green space that features colorful flowers, stone paths, water features, and sweeping views of the Colorado countryside
If you book this venue, you’ll receive access to the property, tables and chairs, and a day-of-event coordinator. Decor, food, and drinks are your responsibility, but everything must be approved by the venue.
Price Range: $700 – $1000 for venue rental.
Capacity: Up to 60 guests.
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The Denver Botanic Gardens – Denver
Colorado might be a great state to experience mountain views, but it’s also full of other beautiful natural scenery. Enter The Denver Botanic Gardens!
This urban oasis spans 23 acres and is made up of vibrant gardens that display and celebrate local and international horticulture. Of course, a garden as large and diverse as this offers plenty of areas for all of your wedding celebrations.
Marnie’s Pavilion is a stunning indoor venue that features a tropical orchid garden, glossy hardwood floors, and access to an outdoor patio. Glass walls provide panoramic views of the surrounding gardens.
Meanwhile, The West Terrace is an outdoor ceremony site that boasts colorful flowers, a flower-lined aisle, and draped white curtains.
Another great option for an outdoor wedding reception is The Orangery, a semi-covered rectangular space with glass walls, local flowers, and gorgeous vows of the property.
Price Range: $5,000 – $7,000.
Capacity: 10- 1200 guests, depending on the venue.
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Denver Athletic Club – Denver
The Denver Athletic Club is one of the oldest and most popular athletic clubs in the country. Built in 1884, this historic building offers several stately ceremony and reception options that are perfect for an upscale wedding.
For an indoor ceremony, the Grand Ballroom may suit your needs. It boasts high ceilings, elegant decor, and plenty of space to celebrate in style.
If you’d rather exchange vows in the fresh air, you’ll head up to the Sundeck, a 9,700 square feet space that features twinkling lights, two large canopies, and unparalleled views of the Denver skyline. This is an especially great venue for evening weddings.
Rentals include complimentary tasting, a champagne toast, cake cutting service, and bride and groom suites.
Price Range: $3,500 and up for venue; $8,000 food and drink minimum.
Capacity: 50 – 280 guests.
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The Manor House – Littleton
The Manor House, located in Littleton, is a perfect venue for a stately, elegant wedding.
A favorite resting spot for several past U.S Presidents, this neoclassical-style mansion sits at the base of The Rocky Mountain range and features towering columns, multiple stories, and six acres of lush land
From your rehearsal dinner to your reception, there are several indoor and outdoor spaces for all of your wedding celebrations.
Start your wedding day by posing for wedding photos on the Manor’s wrap-around porch. Then venture to a covered tent with wooden beams and vaulted ceilings for your ceremony.
Of course, the most popular option is to exchange vows under a floral archway, as you overlook the majestic mountainscape off in the distance.
There are also bride and groom suites available for all of the pre-wedding prep.
Price Range: $3,500 – $12,000 for the venue, dependent upon day and length of rental; food and drink extra.
Capacity: Up to 200 guests.
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