Best Colorado Small Wedding Venues
When it comes to finding the perfect spot for your Colorado micro-wedding, the options can be a little bit overwhelming. Sure, many of the larger, more traditional venues are off the table, but a whole new world of possibilities is open to you. As the intimate wedding industry grows, many unique places are leaning in and offering up their spaces for people like you to host your intentional day. From small bed and breakfasts, to unique mountain top overlooks, to flower gardens and unique western style saloons, keep reading for some of our favorite Colorado small wedding venues!
Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, right outside of Estes Park.
Estes Park Small Wedding Venues
YMCA of the Rockies
Capacity: Depends on venue option but ranges
What we love about this spot:
Recommend the Historic Mountainside Lodge Package
Sleeps up to 38 people on site
Private Covered pavilion access
Lodge access (3-4 night packages)
Ceremony site access (seats up to 120 people)
Private, mountain views
The Bristlecone Inn
Capacity: 60
What we love about this spot:
Is a versatile, cute space where you could host a ceremony, reception, or rehearsal dinner (or all 3 events!)
Venue provides lots of helpful materials for an intimate gathering, but also allows you to customize the space to your liking
Could have a ceremony in Rocky Mountain National Park and use this venue as a reception space!
The Landing
Capacity: 120 guests
What we love about this spot:
Exclusive use of the property for your event
Onsite accommodation for you and guests
Gorgeous riverfront Ceremony location
Option for rehearsal dinner or whole wedding experience
Romantic Riversong Inn
Capacity:18 guests
What we love about this spot:
Comprehensive packages ranging from 2 person elopements to a small event with guests
Ability to buy out the property for guests to stay
Cute decor and activities on site for a very cozy, intimate vibe to your day
Riverfront Ceremony location
Hermit Park
Capacity: up to 150 guests
What we love about this spot:
Affordable, outdoor location with views of Long’s Peak
Beautiful outdoor views!
Versatile space for a ceremony and outdoor reception
Reservable for day-use
Boulder Flower farm, photo courtesy of their website.
Boulder Small Wedding Venues
Lone Hawk Farm
Capacity: 125 guests
What we love about this spot:
Seasonal access - spring through autumn
Private experience for a thoughtfully curated small event
Access to the barn, gazebo, lawn, and meadow for events
Beautiful views of the front-range
Ability to include fresh produce from farm into your meal
The Flagstaff House
Capacity: max 100, better suited for smaller gatherings
What we love about this spot:
Fining dining restaurant with stunning views of the Boulder Valley
Patio opening up to the views where ceremony can be hosted
Space for reception/dining post ceremony
Award winning chef & food!
The Simon
Capacity : 40 guests for micro weddings
What we love about this spot:
Versatile industrial space
Speakeasy lounge for appetizers, cake and cocktail hour
Ceremony location
Access to nearby trailheads for photos
Boulder Flower Farm
Capacity: up to 100 guests
What we love about this spot:
Blank canvas outdoor venue on an actual flower farm
Access to lots of green open space, patio space, and a historic grape arbor
Flower budget from the farm for seasonal florals
Optional day-use of the indoor farmhouse on site
Sunrise Amphitheater
Capacity: 100 guests
What we love about this spot:
Accessible seasonally, April 30 - October 31st
Outdoor amphitheater perfect to rent for your intimate ceremony near Boulder
Outstanding views off Flagstaff Mountain overlooking Boulder
Wheelchair accessible elopement location
Extremely affordable to rent, minimal decor options
Halfway House
Capacity: 49 guests
What we love about this spot:
Available year-round
Stone patio with great views of Boulder Valley
Inside covered seating for about 40 people
Wheelchair accessible
Affordable to rent for day use
Colorado Springs Small Wedding Venues
Seven Minute Springs Gazebo & Ampitheatre
Capacity - varies
What we love about this spot:
Adorable outside space to rent with a historic gazebo
Affordable and close to Colorado Springs for a reception dinner elsewhere
Accessible for guests
Capacity: 30-150 guests
What we love about this spot:
Option for a micro-wedding reception and cocktail hour space after outdoor ceremony
Offers guest rooms for couple to stay on site
Lots of items included in venue packages
Views of Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods from inn
Capacity: depends on space
What we love about this spot:
Unique, trendy urban hotel
Lots of unique outdoor and modern spaces for events
Catering menu available
Outdoor yard has lots of space for games and laid back reception vibe
Capacity: depends on space
What we love about this spot:
Recently renovated, boutique hotel in downtown Colorado Springs
Unique room features
Reception spaces, trendy alley-way, and gorgeous hotel lobby for a very unique and comfortable micro-wedding experience
Capacity: 50 guests
What we love about this spot:
Rustic pavilion space right on a lake reservable on Recreation.gov
Close to Colorado Springs, Woodland Park and lots of other activities
Perfect for a small outdoor gathering with water activities or outdoor games
Sopris House, courtesy of Eleven's website
Crested Butte Small Wedding Venues
Mountain Wedding Garden
Capacity: 200 guests
What we love about this spot:
DIY wedding venue that can be transformed fully into your vision
Affordable prices for micro-weddings
Gorgeous mountain backdrop
Space for reception and ceremony
Elk Mountain Lodge
Capacity: 40 guests
What we love about this spot:
Bed & Breakfast Inn with lodging options for your guests!
A perfect place for a sit down dinner after a private ceremony
Quaint and charming spaces, perfect for a romantic fall or winter backdrop
With an event more than 10 people, a buyout of lodging is required
Vaquera House
Capacity: 10-12, ask for more details
What we love about this spot:
10 room luxury inn with mountain rustic charm
Cozy environment for an intimate wedding experience with lodging
Perfect for evening activities, small dinner after a ceremony out in nature
Public House
Capacity: 40 - 100+ guests depending on room booked
What we love about this spot:
Modern Colorado Saloon
Pub and Taproom that also hosts guests in their loft suites
Has multiple unique,spaces for hosting your reception or cocktail hour including their patio
Scarp Ridge
Capacity: 50 for sit down dinner
What we love about this spot:
A venue with lodging available for 18 guests
Historical charm inn with Wild West facade and luxurious interior design
Perfect for a sit-down dinner or cocktail reception!
Summer season May-Mid October, Winter season Mid December - Mid April
*Available for use along with Sopris House if desired
Sopris House
Capacity: 25 guests for sit down patio dinner
What we love about this spot:
Smaller venue option right next to Scarp Ridge
Intimate four bedroom home with a private saloon and outdoor patio
Perfect for a smaller event while still providing the same historic charm
Summer season May-Mid October, Winter season Mid December - Mid April
*Available for use along with Scarp Ridge if desired
Tigiwon Community House, courtesy of Recreation.gov
View from the house, courtesy of Recreation.gov
Vail Small Wedding Venues
Eagle/Vail Pavillion
Capacity: up to 200 guests
What we love about this spot:
Beautiful indoor/outdoor venue space with pond access, grassy lawns, and ample patio space for a more intimate event
Different rental options included
Great blank canvas space for a beautiful event
Tigiwon Community House
Capacity: varies
What we love about this spot:
Small rustic cabin house reservable for day-use on Recreation.Gov
Nestled into the mountains with gorgeous views and wildflowers in the summer
A DIY space for a rustic, private ceremony and/or gathering post ceremony in the mountains
Indoor/outdoor space for gathering
Julia’s Deck - Mount of the Holy Cross Observation Site
Capacity: 30 guests
What we love about this spot:
Reservable by calling the Holy Cross Ranger District
Affordable, private observation deck for a small gathering
Beautiful views of the mountains
DIY space for a small gathering/picnic following ceremony
Of course there are many more options available for your Colorado small wedding, but we hope this has given you some ideas and inspiration! If you are in the process of planning your micro-wedding, reach out to us here! We would love to chat.
Planning your own Colorado Small Wedding? Let’s chat!
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