Denver, Colorado is blessed with some of the most beautiful scenery in the US! If you are planning on tying the knot there, you have an abundance of stunning wedding venues to choose from. With everything from mountains to gardens to urban venues, Denver has it all!
According to the Wedding Report, the average cost of a wedding in Denver is around $31,000, so let’s see what you can get for your money!
Here is our list of the best wedding venues in Denver, Colorado…
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Denver Botanic Gardens
If you’ve been dreaming of an outdoor wedding surrounded by beautiful gardens and nature, be sure to check out the Denver Botanic Gardens.
There are several idyllic spaces for everything from intimate micro weddings to large super-sized galas. There are more than a dozen sites to choose from, each with its own special charm.
The Romantic Garden area may be the spot for you to celebrate your love story. With two gazebos surrounded by rose bushes, you will feel like you are in a romance novel.
Looking for a more modern feel? The Annuals Garden and Pavilion has water features and oh so many flowers.
The Woodland Mosaic Garden and Solarium and the Garden Gazebo are available for more intimate affairs. Or want a tropical twist? The Orangery is an indoor/outdoor space with garage doors, citrus trees, and exotic plants!
Bonus: Got a large guest list? The UMB Bank Amphitheater Tent is the largest venue on the property and can seat up to 600 guests.
Price Range: $750 and up.
Capacity: Up to 1200 seated guests.
Find The Denver Botanic Garden at The Denver Botanic Garden or check out Facebook or Instagram.
The Kirk of Highland
Are you looking for something a little more traditional with a modern spin? Located in the heart of the LoHi neighborhood, The Kirk of Highland is one of the most spectacular landmarks in Denver.
Built in 1890, guests will be delighted with the rich history of this venue, as well as with the amazing city views!
The Kirk of Highland offers both indoor and outdoor spaces. The 4,000-square-foot indoor cathedral is an absolutely gorgeous venue with stained glass windows and classic pew seating for your ceremony.
There is also an open gallery section with hardwood floors for a rocking reception. The outdoor patio is 2,800 square feet and can be used for cocktail hour with the Denver skyline as the backdrop. Wow!
Bonus: The Kirk of Highlands offers several all-inclusive packages where they can provide the vendors, linens, table and chairs, and more!
Price Range: $3,750 and up.
Capacity: Up to 250 seated guests.
Find The Kirk of Highland at The Kirk of Highland or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Le Meridien/AC Hotel Denver Downtown
Le Meridien/AC Hotel Denver Downtown is one of the most luxurious wedding venues in all of Colorado. Located in the heart of the city, the vibe is elegant and sophisticated.
There are over 12,000 square feet of event space and the indoor spaces have floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning views of the Denver skyline.
For a smaller affair, you can choose the 54thirty which is Denver’s highest open-air outdoor rooftop venue. Indoors, the Grove Ballroom has modern furnishings and can sit up to 400 guests.
Whichever space you desire, it will be a pleasure for the wedding experts at Le Meridien/AC Hotel Denver Downtown to help you plan your big day!
Bonus: You and your wedding guests can enjoy the accommodations at Le Meridien/ AC Hotel Denver Downtown or choose from several nearby hotels for a true destination wedding weekend.
Price Range: $15,000 and up.
Capacity: Up to 400 seated guests.
Find Le Meridien/ AC Hotel Downtown Denver at Marriott or check out Facebook or Instagram.
The Cable Center
Another fabulous modern venue near downtown Denver is The Cable Center. Centrally located near the University of Denver Campus, this venue is spectacular with both indoor and outdoor spaces. Perfect for the contemporary couple, you’ve got to see this property to believe it!
The Daniels Great Hall and Mezzanine boast a 3-story glass foyer and a 360-degree indoor balcony. Imagine making a dramatic entrance down the grand staircase! The floor of the atrium on the main level has a unique terrazzo map of the world.
The Drendel Gardens and Rogers Amphitheater is the perfect space for your wedding ceremony and live music.
Bonus: Just imagine the gorgeous wedding photos your photographer can capture with full panoramic views as your backdrop!
Price Range: $2,500 and up.
Capacity: Up to 300 seated guests.
Find The Cable Center at Cable Center Events or check out Facebook or Instagram.
The Grant-Humphreys Mansion
Have you always dreamed of tying the knot at a historic mansion? If so, you have to check out the Grant-Humphrey Mansion located in Denver’s Quality Hill neighborhood.
This luxurious property has a romantic vibe with both indoor and outdoor spaces.
The elegant ballroom is the spot for your ceremony and reception if you choose. Exquisitely decorated, the ballroom has a grand staircase, a built-in stage, a piano, and a cozy fireplace.
Outside there are several stunning spaces with beautiful garden areas if you prefer an outdoor wedding.
Bonus: The Grant-Humphrey Mansion is pet friendly so your furry friends can be a part of your special celebration.
Price Range: $700 and up.
Capacity: Up to 200 seated guests.
Find The Grant-Humphrey Mansion at The Grant-Humphrey Mansion or check out Facebook or Instagram.
The Source Hotel
Located in the heart of Denver’s River North Art District, the Source Hotel is a contemporary venue with a modern, industrial vibe.
With floor-to-ceiling garage door windows, you can say your vows with the stunning Rocky Mountain Front Range as your backdrop. There are also enormous windows overlooking the infamous New Belgium Micro Brewery.
The RiNo Ballroom is 2,300 square feet and is the spot for both your ceremony and reception. After you say your “I-dos,” you and your wedding guests can enjoy cocktail hour on The Woods Restaurant’s rooftop deck. With hand-crafted cocktails and breathtaking views, guests will delight in toasting to your love fest.
Meanwhile, the staff at The Source Hotel will transform The RiNo Ballroom into whatever wedding vision you have.
Bonus: With numerous bars and clubs within walking distance from The Source Hotel, you and your guests can pre or post-funk the night away!
Price Range: $5,000 and up.
Capacity: Up to 120 seated guests.
Find The Source Hotel at The Source Hotel or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Temple Private Event Space
Looking for an uber-modern venue that is guaranteed to wow your wedding guests? If so, look no further than the Temple Private Event Space.
Located in the Golden Triangle Creative District in downtown Denver, this venue is perfect for the hip couple who likes to party. There are floor-to-ceiling lights and 20-foot LED panels, for a club-like ambiance.
The Main Room seats up to 300 guests and the LVL Room, located on the lower level, is the most intimate spot.
The Mirus Gallery features artists from around the world and The Loft at Temple Denver, on the upper level, has an industrial feel with wooden floors and exposed brick.
Bonus: At Temple Private Events you can rent the whole venue or combine the spaces a la carte according to your wedding size.
Price Range: $2,500 and up.
Capacity: Up to 300 seated guests.
Find Temple Private Events at Temple Denver or check out Facebook or Instagram.
La Mansión
Located in the heart of downtown Denver and just blocks away from Cheesman Park, La Mansión was built in 1893. Fully renovated and decorated with luxury furnishings, this venue is historic and romantic.
There are both indoor and outdoor spaces and you and your wedding guests can stay overnight in one of the seven boutique suites!
There are over 5,000 square feet of indoor space including the General Gallery, the Dragon Ballroom, and the Angel Lounge, each equipped with smart devices.
Let the wedding experts at La Mansión turn your wedding vision into a reality.
Bonus: La Mansión has up-cycled furnishings and touts itself as sustainable and environmentally friendly, perfect for the modern conscious couple.
Price Range: $800 and up.
Capacity: Up to 400 seated guests.
Find La Mansion at La Mansion or check out Facebook or Instagram.
The Lumber Baron Inn & Gardens
Another historic venue located in Denver, The Lumber Baron Inn is a Victorian-style mansion built in 1890.
With both inside and outside spaces, the mansion is in the Potter-Highlands Neighborhood of North Denver. You can choose an intimate elopement package or a full mansion takeover that you and your wedding guests will remember for years to come!
Host your ceremony outside in the gardens with lush greenery and fragrant roses or take advantage of the Grand Ballroom and its impressive cathedral ceiling covered in stars.
There are two bars onsite and elegant dining parlors for cocktail hour and dinner.
Bonus: There are five guest suites on the second floor of The Lumber Baron Inn that can be reserved for the wedding party. There is even a honeymoon suite where the staff will bring you and your new spouse a gourmet breakfast in bed the first morning of your marriage!
Price Range: $5,000 and up.
Capacity: Up to 130 seated guests.
Find The Lumber Baron Inn & Gardens at Lumber Baron or check out Facebook.
Moss Denver
Located in Denver’s Santa Fe Arts District, Moss Denver is a unique venue with an industrial urban vibe with a modern twist.
There are exposed rafters, huge factory-style windows, and polished concrete floors. The building was built in 1936 and creatively renovated and decorated with a lot of beautiful moss, hence the name!
There are two main event spaces at Moss Denver. The Chandelier Room has a feminine feel with 2,600 square feet, classic crystal chandeliers, and large windows that let in tons of natural light.
The Edison Room has more of a masculine atmosphere with classic Edison bulb lighting, wooden beams, and exposed brick.
Bonus: Did we mention the moss? Each space is decorated with beautiful greenery and hanging plants. You have to see this venue to believe it!
Price Range: $4,500 and up.
Capacity: Up to 200 seated guests.
Find Moss Denver at Moss Denver or check out Facebook or Instagram.
The Church
Looking for a traditional venue with a modern twist? If so, you have to check out The Church.
Originally built in 1865 and used as a place of worship, the building has been transformed into a hip club! The architecture is Gothic with high beam ceilings and original stained glass windows.
The Main Floor is the place to party! With several configurations for reception seating layouts, hardwood flooring, a 360 DJ booth, LED walls, three bars, and a side patio, the space is spectacular!
The Basement Level has three spaces including a cigar bar, two DJ booths, a stage, and a dancefloor. There is also a rooftop patio with views of the mountains and a wine bar area that can be used as an additional lounge space.
Bonus: Centrally located in Capitol Hill, there are tons of nearby clubs and bars, as well as accommodations for out-of-town guests to experience the exciting nightlife Denver has to offer.
Price Range: $10,900 and up.
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Capacity: Up to 1,500 seated guests.
Find The Church at The Church or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Balistreri Vineyards
Rounding out the list of the best wedding venues in Denver Colorado is Balistreri Vineyards.
This romantic and charming space is a family-owned working winery complete with a wine cellar with barrels. There is a grand staircase that can be used to make your big entrance, as well as several indoor and outdoor spaces.
The Balistreri Event Center Ballroom has vaulted ceilings with large garage doors that lead to the outdoor garden area with grapevines.
You and your wedding guests will be delighted with a tour of the intimate wine cellar complete with wine tasting, and just imagine the stunning wedding photos your photographer can capture in this unique setting!
Bonus: For guests not fond of wine, Balistreri Vineyards is one of the only wedding venues in Colorado that allows you to save money for your honeymoon by bringing in your own alcohol.
Price Range: $10,900 and up.
Capacity: Up to 1,500 seated guests.
Find Balistreri Vineyards at Balistreri Wine or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Best Outdoor Venues
Richards-Hart Estate
Richards-Hart Estate is a luxurious Victorian mansion set on 3 acres in Denver’s historic Wheat Ridge neighborhood. With beautiful gardens and scenic woods, this venue is perfect for an elegant outdoor wedding. The estate was built in 1877 and has been fully renovated inside and outside.
Imagine saying your vows under a gorgeous arbor surrounded by nature. The landscaped grounds include a fountain, flower beds, unique trees, and amazing views.
You can have your reception outside if you choose, or move indoors and step back in time to a sophisticatedly decorated mansion. There are rooms for the happy couple to prepare for their big day.
The architectural style is Italianate and every detail of the estate has been remodeled to reflect the era’s gothic renaissance splendor.
Typical Cost: Starts at $1,200
Capacity: Up to 75 seated guests
Bonus: Owned by the city of Wheat Ridge, this venue is affordable and you can bring your own catering and alcohol.
Find Richards-Hart Estate at Rooted In Fun, or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Denver Botanic Gardens
Located in the heart of Denver, the Denver Botanic Gardens is the spot for an outdoor wedding. There are more than a dozen idyllic spaces to choose from for any sized wedding.
For a small intimate affair, you might want to tie the knot in the Woodland Mosaic Garden and Solarium or the Garden Gazebo.
For a mid to large-size wedding, there is the Romantic Garden full of fragrant rose bushes and 2 gazebos. Or, you can choose the Annuals Garden and Pavilion with its thousands of blooming flowers and a water feature.
There is also a space called The Orangery that has garage doors, citrus trees, and exotic plants. For a super-sized wedding, the UMB Bank Amphitheater Tent can hold up to 600 guests!
Typical Cost: Starts at $750
Capacity: Up to 1200 seated guests
Bonus: With so many spectacular options, you can mix and match spaces and maybe hold your ceremony in one garden and your reception in another.
Find The Denver Botanic Garden at Botanic Gardens or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Coors Field
If you and your soon-to-be spouse are baseball lovers, you have to check out the venue at Coors Field. Home to the major league baseball team, Denver Rockies, you and your guests can create a lifetime of memories at this venue.
With several spots to choose from, you will have views of both the baseball field and the Rocky Mountains.
You can have your ceremony at home plate, followed by cocktail hour on the warning track. Afterward, you can have your reception at the Mountain Ranch House restaurant with delicious gourmet food and open-air seating.
For an uber-sized wedding with an unlimited budget, you can rent several of the spaces to seat up to 3,000 baseball fan guests!
Typical Cost: Starts at $1,500
Capacity: Up to 3,000 seated guests
Bonus: Coor Field offers several enhancements to your wedding such as visits by the Rockies mascot, Dinger, behind the scene stadium tours, customized Rockies merchandise, and even a former Rockies player as a special drop-in guest.
Find Coors Field at MLB Advanced Media or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Balistreri Vineyards
Have you been dreaming of an elegant outdoor wedding at an award-winning winery? If so, Balistreri Vineyards may be your dream come true. This family-owned venue is both charming and modern with so many spectacular photo opportunities.
Say your I do’s in the outdoor garden surrounded by grapevines and wildflowers. Inside, the Balistreri Event Center Ballroom has vaulted ceilings with large garage doors for an outdoor reception vibe without having to worry about the weather.
Since Balistreri Vineyards is a working winery, you and your guests can get a tour of the property including a wine cellar with wooden barrels.
Typical Cost: Starts at $2,100
Capacity: Up to 250 seated guests
Bonus: At Balistreri Vineyards, you can bring your own alcohol, but you’re probably going to want to also serve their hand-harvested wines.
Find Balistreri Vineyards at Balistreri Vineyards or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Wellshire Events Center
The Wellshire Events Center is located 10 minutes from downtown Denver on the Wellshire Golf Course. This historic venue has been hosting weddings since 1926 and has breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains.
There are both outdoor and indoor spaces for both your ceremony and your reception. In fact, there are 6 ceremony and 3 reception spaces to choose from, as well as dedicated private rooms for the wedding party.
The Wellshire Events Center only holds 1 wedding a day and they can cater to everything from intimate micro-weddings to larger grand affairs.
The Wellshire Events Center has on-site, full-time Wedding Event Managers and all-inclusive packages so that you can be sure every detail will be taken care of for you and you can focus on enjoying your love fest.
Typical Cost: Starts at $3,000
Capacity: Up to 320 seated guests
Bonus: Did we mention the catering at Wellshire Events Center? There is an on-site “million dollar” banquet kitchen with rave reviews for a true culinary delight.
Find Wellshire Events Center at Wellshire Inn or check out Facebook or Instagram.
The Denver Athletic Club
With its rooftop sundeck and amazing views, The Denver Athletic Club is one of the premier outdoor wedding venues in Denver. Perfect for a luxurious, chic modern wedding, the Denver Athletic Club is available to both members and non-members.
Imagine saying your vows on the rooftop patio at sunset with the breathtaking Rocky Mountains and Denver skyline as your backdrop. You can choose to dance the night away under the stars or move inside to one of the 2 ballrooms for your reception.
The ballrooms feature chandeliers, high ceilings, crystal sconces, and oversized windows with spectacular views. With all-inclusive packages for a minimum of 50 guests, The Denver Athletic Club is worthy of being on your short list of potential outdoor wedding venues.
Typical Cost: Starts at $9,500
Capacity: Up to 220 seated guests
Bonus: You and your guests can enjoy the Denver Athletic Club’s style bowling alley or its 7-table billiards room. How fun!
Find The Denver Athletic Club at Denver Athletic Club or check out Facebook or Instagram.
The Grant-Humphreys Mansion
Located in Denver’s Quality Hill neighborhood, the iconic Grant-Humphrey Mansion is an elegant and romantic spot to tie the knot! Built in 1902, the mansion has been fully restored to its original grandeur and meticulously decorated.
You can have your outdoor ceremony on the manicured front lawn with the columned entry portico as your altar. Or choose to wed among the rose gardens and flowering plants and trees.
If you’d like an indoor reception, the Grant-Humphrey Mansion will not disappoint. There is a grand staircase, ballrooms, formal dining rooms, cozy fireplaces, and intimate parlors.
Imagine all the stunning photos your wedding photographer can capture in this landmark venue!
Typical Cost: Starts at $2,100
Capacity: Up to 200 seated guests
Bonus: The Grant-Humphrey Mansion is centrally located in the heart of Denver with plenty of accommodations nearby for out-of-town wedding guests.
Find The Grant-Humphrey Mansion at History Colorado or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Brittany Hill by Wedgewood Weddings
Maybe you’ve been dreaming of an elegant Rocky Mountain High outdoor wedding? If so, definitely check out Brittany Hill by Wedgewood Weddings.
Located just west of downtown Denver between the city and the mountains, this venue has 360-degree stunning views of it all!
Known as “the castle on the hill,” Brittany Hill by Wedgewood Weddings has classic Tuscan architecture complete with modern chandeliers and luxurious decor.
There are both outdoor and indoor spaces at the venue. Outside there is a large patio with a rocky waterfall and stream nearby.
You can choose to continue your reception outdoors or head inside to the elegant ballroom with wood floors, a cozy fireplace, a built-in sunken bar, and extra large windows with views of the Colorado landscape.
Typical Cost: Starts at $4,000
Capacity: Up to 250 seated guests
Bonus: Brittany Hill by Wedgewood Weddings has several all-inclusive packages delivered by top-notch wedding experts.
Find Brittany Hill by Wedgewood Weddings at Wedgewood Weddings or check out Facebook or Instagram.
The Lumber Baron Inn & Gardens
One of the most unique wedding venues in Denver is The Lumber Baron Inn and Gardens. This Victorian-style mansion was built in 1890 and is located in the Potter-Highlands Neighborhood.
You and your wedding guests will feel as if you are transported back in time to this luxurious, historic property.
The Lumber Baron Inn & Gardens is nearly 10,000 square feet in total, and there are several options for both outdoor and indoor weddings. The grounds feature mature trees, fragrant flowers, and lush greenery.
Inside, there is the Grand Ballroom with a cathedral ceiling covered in stars, elegant dining parlors, and 2 bars. Open year-round, you can choose an intimate elopement package or choose a full mansion takeover.
Typical Cost: Starts at $5,000
Capacity: Up to 130 seated guests
Bonus: The Lumber Baron Inn & Gardens also operates as a bed and breakfast. On the second floor, there are five guest suites including a honeymoon suite. The Innkeepers will even bring you breakfast in bed!
Find The Lumber Baron Inn & Gardens at The Lumber Baron or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Butterfly Pavilion
Another one-of-a-kind outdoor venue for an unforgettable wedding is the Butterfly Pavilion. Located a short 10 miles northwest of downtown Denver, the vibe at the Butterfly Pavilion is out of this world. Founded in 1995, this accredited, non-profit invertebrate zoo is located on an 11-acre property.
There are several outdoor and indoor spaces at the Butterfly Pavilion for both your wedding ceremony and reception. The tropical conservatory is filled with exotic flora and fauna and 1,600 free-flying butterflies.
The area is climate controlled at 80 percent humidity and temperature set between 70 and 90 degrees. There is also an amphitheater near a creek as an outdoor ceremony option.
Inside, there is a spacious ballroom that opens up to an outdoor patio overlooking a sea of flowers.
You and your wedding guests will be delighted with the interactive exhibits such as the Water’s Edge with a coral reef and marine life, as you spot frogs, hermit crabs, fish, and turtles.
You can also watch exotic butterflies emerge from their cocoons. Just imagine the amazing photos your wedding photographer can capture in this unique venue!
Typical Cost: Starts at $1,500
Capacity: Up to 150 seated guests
Bonus: When you rent the Butterfly Pavilion, you and your spouse will start your marriage off with some good karma. This non-profit is doing amazing conservation projects around the world for invertebrate habitats that are being threatened.
Find The Butterfly Pavilion at Butterfly or check out Facebook or Instagram.