Colorado is home to some of the most exquisite wedding venues. Venues that provide picturesque views, top-notch service, and the most idyllic settings for revered photos of your once-in-a-lifetime moment. For five of the best wedding venues in Colorado, keep reading.
The Broadmoor
The entrance to The Broadmoor lies at the gateway of the Rocky Mountains. Creating an instant feeling of magnificence upon arrival. The Broadmoor is intended for couples who wish to envelop themselves in a timeless backdrop of streams and canyons, as they are joined in marriage. All in all, there are 11 ceremony locations throughout The Broadmoor’s expansive grounds.
For intimate wedding ceremonies with a count of up to 50 guests, The Broadmoor offers The Donal Ross Room Terrace, The Fish House, The Mountain Clubhouse, or, the South Terrace. To host a wedding ceremony with up to 100 guests in attendance, The Broadmoor offers the Fountain Room or the Pauline Chapel. If you find that your guest list is closer to 200 beloved friends and family members, The Broadmoor offers the following spaces; The Estate House Lawn, the Lakeside Terrace, the Cheyenne Lodge Terrace, and finally the Mountain View Terrace. For couples who find that their guest count well exceeds 200 guests, the Broadmoor offers the West Tower Lawn. This space has the ability to host up to 1000 guests.
For a wedding reception celebration, The Broadmoor also offers eleven unique spaces for couples to relish in their first moments as newlyweds.
The Donald Ross Room offers celebrations with a minimum count of 50 guests and can accommodate up to 90 guests. The Fish House is able to offer space for a minimum of 11 guests and a maximum of 24 guests. Reception celebrations at The Estate House offer space for a minimum of 11 guests and a maximum of 60 guests. The South Terrace provides space for a total of 50 guests. Finally, for intimate reception spaces at The Broadmoor, the Mountain Clubhouse provides space for a minimum of 30 guests and a maximum capacity of 60 guests.
There are five unique spaces at The Broadmoor that provide space for Wedding celebration experiences for a total of 100-200 guests. They are the Cheyenne Lodge, the Lake Terrace Dining Room, the Main Ballroom, the West Ballroom, and the Rocky Mountain Ballroom. Lastly, for grand wedding receptions with a guest count ranging from 400-1000 guests, celebrations take place in The Broadmoor Hall.
In conclusion, what makes The Broadmoor one of the best wedding venues in Colorado is its its five-star accommodations, tantalizing culinary experience, and expansive views. All of which make a wedding at The Broadmoor a truly unforgettable experience.
Garden of the Gods
Framed by mountain scenery and streams of light, Garden of the Gods is one of the most breathtaking wedding venues in Colorado Springs. The atmosphere is tranquil with an air of luxury. A wedding hosted at Garden of the Gods beckons couples who wish for an air of sophistication and elegance. Set against the ridgeline view, Garden of the Gods provides a sweeping panorama of the Gods National Landmark & Pikes Peak. As a Colorado Springs wedding photographer, Garden of the Gods is undoubtedly one of the most well-situated wedding venues for portraits that highlight the city’s natural beauty.
There are a total of 6 unique spaces at Garden of the Gods to host your wedding ceremony or reception.
For a beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony of up to 200 guests, Garden of the Gods offers space by their reflection pool. For a wedding reception with an intimate-sized guest list, Garden of the Gods offers its Hill Terrace. Set against the backdrop of the reflection pool, this scenic setting offers space for up to 40 guests.
Reception celebrations at Garden of the Gods take place in a number of combined indoor-outdoor spaces. For wedding receptions celebrating with up to 40 guests in attendance, the venue offers indoor space at the Hillroom Terrace. To host a reception celebration with up to 130 guests in attendance, the venue offers what’s called The View at Kissing Camels. The Garden Room Terrace is a combined indoor-outdoor space that can entertain up to 120 guests. And finally, Three Graces Ballroom and Terrace is available for wedding reception celebrations with up to 220 guests in attendance.
Rivaled only by the venue’s natural beauty is their top-notch culinary service. The menu at Garden of the Gods is curated with fresh local ingredients. The in-house food and beverage team is comprised of experts in culinary diversity and provides unparalleled attention to detail in your wedding day menu, each step of the way. All in all, evoking a full-scale wedding day experience for you and your guests.
Altogether, what makes Garden of the Gods one of the best wedding venues in Colorado is its exceptional attention to detail, creating a magnificent wedding day experience.
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Denver Botanic Gardens
This lush and atmospheric wedding venue, with over 700 native varieties, is located along the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Weddings at the Denver Botanic Gardens are elegant affairs with a touch of modernity. Denver Botanic Gardens allows couples to host a garden-inspired wedding, whether hosting 50 or 200 guests.
With a number of spaces to choose from, the York Street location hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions with stunning natural backdrops. The spaces are easily transformed to match your wedding day vision whether classic, modern, or filled with whimsy. Outdoor spaces to host a wedding at the York Street Gardens include the Annuals Garden and Pavilion, the Orangery, the Romantic Gardens, the South African Plaza, the UMB Bank Amphitheater, the Water Garden Gazebo, the Welcome Garden, the West Terrace, and the Woodland Mosaic and Solarium. You’ll also find three distinct indoor spaces at the York Street Gardens, which include Gates Hall, Marnie’s Pavilion, and Mitchell Hall.
Romantic wedding days are hosted at the Denver Botanic Gardens in two distinct spaces, York Street Gardens and Chatfield Farms.
The second selection for hosting your wedding at the Denver Botanic Gardens includes Chatfield Farms. Stretched across a sprawl of natural acreage, Chatfield Farms is chic meets rustic. Spaces to select from at Chatfield Farms include the Green Farm Barn, the Deer Creek Schoolhouse, the Deer Creek Stables, the Lavender Garden Pergola, the Open Air Chapel, the Polly Steele Center, the Prairie Garden Terrace, and finally, the on-site Yurt. Each space is available for rental on the day of your wedding from 7 am to midnight, all year round.
Only minutes away from the city, this space provides a feeling of being nestled in the countryside. Denver Botanic Gardens hosts grand weddings and intimate affairs alike. With a selection of indoor and outdoor settings, this venue has the capacity to accommodate an unforgettable event. A wedding at the Denver Botanic Gardens is filled with the scenic surroundings of lush foliage and in-bloom florals. Hosting a wedding here means immersing the memory of your wedding day in the natural beauty of the landscape.
Black Canyon Inn
Located in Estes Park, Black Canyon Inn provides an idyllic ceremony backdrop. You’ll find this scenic wedding venue tucked between a granite ridge and the open-air space of MacGregor Ranch. Thus providing you with picturesque views of Rocky Mountain National Park’s Longs Peak, Continental Divide, and Lumpy Ridge. The moments captured on your cherished wedding day will be filled with scenic beauty, to recall for a lifetime.
Black Canyon Inn offers two distinct spaces on its grounds to host your wedding day. They are The Homestead and The Boulders. The Homestead was originally constructed in 1929. It remains standing today as a beautiful log structure centrally located on the property. The space is rustic chic and combines the at-ease feeling of a remote mountain lodge with the modern-day service offered by the staff at Black Canyon Inn. A wedding at The Homestead includes four hours of event time. As well as in-house food and beverage service, linens, place settings, and furnishings.
The second option for hosting a wedding at Black Canyon Inn is at The Boulders. Dubbed the newest space within the venue, it is located at the property’s peak and surrounded by natural rock formations. Your wedding day at the Boulders includes six and a half hours of event time. Additionally, you will be provided with a getting-ready suite, in-house food & beverage service, linens, place settings, and furnishings.
From a scenic ceremony setting to a spacious reception venue, The Black Canyon Inn offers a full-service wedding day celebration. Making it a top choice among Colorado wedding venues.
Boulder Flower Farm
The best Colorado wedding venues are renowned for their picturesque views and natural beauty, Boulder Flower Farm is no exception. This boutique flower farm and stunning wedding venue is conveniently located just outside of Boulder. They have recently opened up their grounds and now offer a limited number of events. This space is for couples who desire a magical experience on their wedding day.
Stretched across 10 exquisite acres, Boulder Flower Farm is a blank canvas venue. Thus allowing you to curate the wedding day of your dreams. Your wedding day package at Boulder Flower Farm will include complete access to the flower farm and great lawn, access to the flagstone patio, a Tuscan-style grape arbor, a fire pit, horseshoes, and a generous flower budget to fill your event with seasonal wildflowers! Boulder Flower Farm is not considered an all-inclusive wedding venue. Which gives you carte blanche to select the catering service and entertainment desired for your wedding day.
