February is “National Wedding Month”, and this isn’t surprising when you realize that around 6 million people get engaged on Valentine’s Day.
If you are “hot on the heels” of a recent engagement, (congratulations!), then it’s time to start planning your upcoming nuptials, and to help you with some ideas, we’ve listed the 11 most unique wedding venues in Colorado!
11 Most Unique Wedding Venues in Colorado
#1 Ashcroft Ghost Town
Photographs courtesy of ©Aspen Historical Society
Location: Aschroft Ghost Town, Aspen, CO 81611
Contact: travis@aspenhistory.org; (970) 925-3721
Ashcroft Ghost Town is a historic ghost town that once boomed in the 1880s. Wedding ceremonies at Ashcroft Ghost Town will provide you with unique wedding photography and a ceremony to remember.
#2 Bearcat Stables
Photographs courtesy of ©Bearcat Stables
Location: 2701 Squaw Creek Rd, Edwards, CO 81632
Contact: (970) 376-4647
Bearcat Stables, a horseback riding stable and ranch, offers a unique wedding experience that includes the historic Bearcat’s Cabin, the outdoor pavilion, 3 acres of groomed meadow, a musician’s stage with outdoor dance floor, a fire pit for s’mores, and an outdoor bar.
#3 Bella Vista
Photo Credit: ©Haley Allen Photography ; Photograph courtesy of ©Bella Vista
Location: 31095 US-40, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Contact: info@bellavistasteamboat.com; (970) 879-4449
Tie the knot overlooking the majestic Rocky Mountain valley with endless views and in a private and secluded estate at the Bella Vista estate in Steamboat Springs.
#4 Butterfly Pavilion
Photographs courtesy of ©Butterfly Pavilion
Location: 6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020
Contact: kweiler@butterflies.org; (720) 974-1871
Get married amongst 1,600 free flying exotic butterflies at the Butterfly Pavilion. Weddings ceremonies take place in the lush and tropical Wings of the Tropics Conservatory, followed by a three hour reception in the Ballroom and Patio.
#5 Coors Field
Photographs courtesy of ©Coors Field
Location: 2001 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205
Contact: coorsfieldevents@coloradorockies.com; (303) 312-2511
Make your wedding a “home run” by celebrating it at Coors Field. Weddings can be held at home plate, the main concourse, the warning track, or at their the various club levels and conference centers.
#6 Denver Zoo
Photographs courtesy of ©Denver Zoo
Location: 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205
Contact: (720) 337-1679
Say “I Do” in front of humans and animals by having your wedding at the Denver Zoo. Evening weddings include the ability to book the entire zoo or one of three separate event zones. Daytime weddings can be held indoors, at the Gates Education Center, Norgren Hall, or outdoors, at the Conoco Zoo Gardens.
#7 Georgetown Loop Railroad
Photograph courtesy of ©Georgetown Loop Railroad
Location: 646, Loop Dr, Georgetown, CO 80444
Contact: (303) 569-0133
Georgetown Loop Railroad features four railway bridges, including the nearly 100-foot-high Devil’s Gate High Bridge over Clear Creek. The Devil’s Gate station is a spectacular natural Colorado setting, surrounded by aspen and pine trees, and bordered by Clear Creek.
#8 The Marina at Cherry Creek
Photographs courtesy of ©The Marina at Cherry Creek
Location: 4800 South Dayton Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Contact: (303)220-5253
Host your nuptials overlooking the tranquil Cherry Creek Reservoir at The Marina at Cherry Creek, located at Cherry Creek State Park. The Marina at Cherry Creek includes The Lake House, a newly renovated event center, for your reception post-ceremony.
#9 Miramont Castle
Photographs courtesy of ©Miramont Castle Museum
Location: 9 Capitol Hill Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Contact: (719) 685-1011
Make your wedding day a page out of a real fairytale book at Miramont Castle. Have your ceremony in the castle’s small intimate Chapel adorned with Victorian era décor, or in their lush Victorian Gardens under an Oak tree.
#10 Rifle Falls State Park
Photograph courtesy of ©Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Location: 5775 Highway 325, Rifle, CO 81650
Contact: (970) 625-1607
Rifle Falls State Park features 70-foot waterfalls as the backdrop of your wedding ceremony, not to mention your wedding photography can feature unique bride and groom photos in the park’s easy-to-access caves.
#11 Wine Country Inn
Photographs courtesy of ©Wine Country Inn
Location: 777 Grande River Drive, Palisade, CO 81526
Contact: events@coloradowinecountryinn.com; (970) 464-5777
Exchange vows in a spectacular vineyard at Wine Country Inn. Wine Country Inn is located in 21 acres of working vineyards that produce grapes, which are crushed and bottled as their signature label wines. The Inn is adjacent to two wineries and a short drive or bike ride from over a dozen more.
Psst… Wine Country Inn was also featured in our ‘10 Most Unique Places to Lodge in Colorado this Year‘ article!
John P
October 10, 2019 at 8:08 amI think you should add Stonebrook Manor to your list. Its unique characteristics with outdoor gardens and waterfalls looks amazing in all the wedding photos we looked at.
Mor Zucker
October 23, 2019 at 10:45 amStonebrook Manor is stunning! Thanks for the suggestion.