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Go off the beaten path for a memorable locale
By J u l i e B i e l e n B e r g
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Colorado has always been a much sought-
after destination for weddings. Many venues with opulent
accommodations and iconic views dot the state. Hop off the
beaten path to one of these luxury settings for your wedding.
Peruse these ideas and venues for creative Colorado nuptials.
DuDe rAnCHeSDude ranches provide the perfect backdrop for
summertime weddings. With scenic views of majestic
mountains and trees, you can have yourself one spectacular
summer wedding. Dude ranches have so many family-friendly
activities to offer in the summer, including river rafting, fly
fishing, mountain biking, hiking, nature walks, hay rides,
country dancing, cookouts, spa treatments and more. And, yes,
s’mores are readily available for an evening treat!
The best time to book a summer dude ranch wedding
is Memorial Day through Labor Day to ensure moderate
temperatures. And it’s likely you’ll still see some snow-capped
peaks for a beautiful photo backdrop. Latigo Ranch outside
of Kremmling has hosted a number of summer weddings
throughout the years. With multiple cabins for guests, a three-
floor social hall, wandering llamas and some of the best darn
home-cooked food the high country has to offer, Latigo is
certainly off the beaten path and one heck of a destination.
Smith Fork Ranch in Crawford also makes for a stellar
summer wedding. “It’s an intimate destination wedding—close
family and friends of the bride and groom can stay in cozy
cabins on our historic ranch. We have luxurious authentic
western accommodations for up to 28 people, and, guests can
enjoy full use of ranch amenities, the lodge, dining areas and
grounds for summer fun,” says Margot Harter, reservations
and ranch experience manager.
MOunTAin MAgiCPosh resorts at the base of the mountain or boutique
hotels in Aspen book quickly. Investigate a date in April, May
or June–Colorado’s shoulder season–for a wider variety of
options. Don’t forget to book special treats for your wedding
“It’s an intimate destination wedding—close family and friends of the bride and groom can stay in cozy cabins on our historic ranch...”
-Margot Harter, reservations and ranch experience manager
at Smith Fork Ranch
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weekend such as organic cooking classes, group yoga, guided
hiking tours, town history tours and jewelry- or pottery-
making classes.
At the base of Colorado’s famous ski slopes are the Park
Hyatt Beaver Creek, Vail Cascade Resort & Spa, Sheraton
Steamboat Springs, The Peaks Resort & Spa in Telluride, St.
Regis Aspen and WestWall Lodge in Crested Butte. In resort
towns, brides and grooms will find plenty of options for hair
and makeup, gathering spaces, caterers, florists and other
high-demand services. Plus, the backdrop of a ski resort at
your wedding, even during the summer, is breathtaking. Book
during the right time and guests can access the mountain
via chairlifts and gondolas for a special treat. You can even get
married at the top of most of these resorts’ mountains.
Ponder these ideas for inspiration: “Steamboat Springs
is an amazing slope-side mountain destination. Wedding
parties can even visit Strawberry Park Hot Springs or golf at
Rollingstone Ranch, which is also owned by the Steamboat
Sheraton,” explains Kristal Eckley, director of sales at the
Sheraton Steamboat.
“Why not marry in the spring and choose from a
plethora of free activities to entertain your guests, such as the
Spring Back to Vail, Taste of Vail and Vail Music Festivals,” states
Kristen Texler, public relations & communications manager
of Vail Cascade Resort and Spa. “Take advantage of the longer
days in spring and get married on our heated deck. Treat your
guests to a crisp night of stargazing without any noise or light
pollution! You can even host your intimate gathering around
One of the most iconic places in Colorado to get married in Colorado, The Broadmoor hosts 75-100 weddings a year. However, few people realize that their incredible holiday light display is up through March, making a picture-perfect backdrop for any nuptial. Book in January or February and take advantage of the lighter guest traffic. “We can do some great custom cooking classes—we have a great grilling/cooking class demo with dinner—wine pairing dinners with our sommeliers, yoga classes, golf, spa, tennis, fly fishing and art classes; the list goes on for pages,” says lindsey Wildman Suggs, catering manager of The Broadmoor.
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our huge fireplace with two-story picturesque windows as the
backdrop.”
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Have you always had a passion for relaxing and soaking
in a hot tub? Take it to the next level and book your big day
at Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort in Nathrop. They do
more than 60 weddings a year! With a new spa, dozens of hot
spring pools, luxury cabins and lodge rooms, guests will have
endless fun pool-hopping and soaking in the incredible views
of Mount Princeton.
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Other VENuES to COnSideR
Crooked willow Farms, The Venuelarkspur, crookedwillowevents.com
denver botanic GardensDenver, botanicgardens.org
Four seasons hotel denverDenver, fourseasons.com/denver
Four seasons resort VailVail, fourseasons.com/vail
rembrandt yard event CenterBoulder, rembrandtyard.com
della Terra Mountain Chateauestes Park, dellaterramountainchateau.com
Glen eyrieColorado Springs, gleneyrie.org
lionscrest Manorlyons, lionscrestmanor.com
Tapestry houselaPorte, tapestryhouse.com
Gateway Canyonsgateway, gatewaycanyons.com
hyatt regency denverDenver, denverregency.hyatt.com
The ritz-Carlton denverDenver, ritzcarlton.com/denver
seasons blissBroomfield, seasonsbliss.com
silverthorn PavillionsSilverthorn, silverthorne.org
st. Julien hotelBoulder, stjulien.com
Telluride ski resortTelluride, tellurideskiresort.com
Villa ParkerParker, villaparker.com
The westin riverfront resort & spaVail Valley, westinriverfrontbeavercreek.com
blackstone Country ClubAurora, canongatecolorado.com
black bear Golf ClubParker, canongatecolorado.com
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