There is nothing more romantic than a wedding in the mountains! And Colorado offers not only amazing mountain scenery, but also great venues that would be fabulous for your elegant or rustic wedding ceremony. So, if your looking for a new twist on your destination wedding, and sandy beaches wasn’t really what you had in mind. Colorado might just have what you’re looking for, not just for your ceremony, but for some great family time before all the wedding bliss.
1. Monument View in Grand Junction, Colorado offers amazing views of the Redland’s, Colorado’s National Monument. This is a fabulous place to have your outdoor summer wedding, complete with a great backdrop for awesome pictures. They offer a pool and cabana that are great for cocktail hour, and a beautiful outdoor dance floor surrounds by romantic lighting. They also offer a bridal suite/bridesmaid’s rooms that are available to the bride and her attendants as they are preparing for the ceremony.
2. The Stanley Hotel is located in Estes Park, Colorado and offers romantic and elegant location for any ceremony. The hotel was built in 1909, and is best known for the role it played in Stephen King’s famous novel, “The Shining”. But, when you look at the pictures and drive up to the hotel entrance, you will realize there isn’t anything scary about this location. This historic hotel has 138 guest rooms and is surrounded by amazing view of the Rocky Mountains. They have several rooms available for your wedding ceremony and receptions and can accommodate any size of wedding.
3. Villa Parker is located in historic Parker, Colorado and offers a gorgeous Mediterranean style venue for your wedding and reception. This beautiful estate offers acres of lovely gardens and walking paths and they can accommodate any wedding size.
4. Kessler Canyon offers 23,000 acres of beauty and privacy nestled outside of DeBeque, Colorado. They can accommodate all parts of your wedding from the rehearsal dinner to the honeymoon suite. They offer gorgeous views of mountain vistas and their traditional reception site can be converted from an intimate, indoor gather to an open air extravaganza. This is the ideal location for couples that just want to escape the stress of life and enjoy their big day!
5. The Chapel at Red Rocks is a nondenominational, full service chapel located in Morrison, Colorado that is designed to make every bride and groom’s big day one to remember. The chapel is set north of the famous Red Rocks Amphitheater and it offers glass on both ends of the building so that you and your wedding guests can take in the gorgeous view no matter the season.
6. Morningside Manor located in Arvada, Colorado offers a historic and romantic location for your intimate wedding ceremony. They offer a intimate chapel for indoor ceremonies and cute gazebo for your outdoor ceremony. They have room for both your ceremony and your reception, as well as a bridal suite and groom suite to help you prepare for your big day.