Looking for the best small wedding venues in Colorado? YESSSSS!! That means you’re ditching the traditional big, fancy, expensive wedding and trading it for a smaller, more intimate wedding with close family and friends! Friend, we think you just made the best decision of your life!
Your wedding day is one that hopefully is focused on you and your partner committing your life to each other. You’ll get all dressed up, read your vows to each other, maybe exchange rings, and hopefully cheers to some champagne after saying “I do”. That all sounds perfect, but there are a few other decisions you have to make before you get to that point.
One of the first things you need to find when planning your intimate wedding in Colorado is finding the perfect small wedding venue. Because you’re planning a smaller wedding (likely 50 guests or less), you’ll want to make sure that your wedding venue is a perfect reflection of you two.
Maybe you want a physical venue with a building where you can host your informal reception at afterward. Or perhaps you want to get married in the middle of the mountains with mother nature as your only venue. No matter what your style of wedding is, here are the top 50+ best Colorado small wedding venues.
Capacity: 10-30 people
Seating for Guests: No
Cost: $300
Dogs Allowed: Dogs are only allowed within 100 feet of the road and must be on a leash. They are only allowed at a few specific wedding ceremony locations throughout the park. RMNP is not recommended for couples who want to include their dog on their wedding day.
Onsite Area for Reception: Some locations do have seating, but most do not.
More Information: Rocky Mountain National Park
Example Small Wedding: Small Winter Wedding in RMNP or Fall RMNP Dream Lake Elopement
Capacity: 150 people
Seating for Guests: No seating is provided for a ceremony, but there is a covered picnic shelter for a reception. You are also allowed to bring in your own rental chairs.
Cost: $500
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Hermit Park Pavillion
Capacity: 140 people
Seating for Guests: No seating is provided for a ceremony, but there is a covered picnic shelter for a reception. You are also allowed to bring in your own rental chairs.
Cost: $3,000
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: O’Connor Pavillion
Capacity: 100 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: $1,500+ for ceremony only, $4,000+ for ceremony and reception
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Black Canyon Inn
Capacity: 100-400 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: $1,050+ for ceremony only, $2,750+ for ceremony and reception
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: YMCA of the Rockies
Example Small Wedding: YMCA of the Rockies Elopement
Capacity: 2-50 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: $800+ for 2-20 guests, ceremony only, $3,000+ for ceremony + reception up to 50 guests
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Taharaa Mountain Lodge
Capacity: 30 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: $750 to $950
Dogs Allowed:
Onsite Area for Reception: No
More Information: Livery
Capacity: 100 people
Seating for Guests: No seating is provided for a ceremony, but there is a covered picnic shelter for a reception that can comfortably seat 25, 75 outdoors
Cost: $50-$275
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Stone Shelter
Example Small Wedding: Stone Shelter Wedding in Boulder
Capacity: 100 people
Seating for Guests: No seating is provided for a ceremony, but there is a covered picnic shelter for a reception that can comfortably seat 50
Cost: $50-$275
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Wood (Jaycee) Shelter
Capacity: 49 people
Seating for Guests: No seating is provided for a ceremony, but there are picnic tables that can be used
Cost: $50-$275
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Halfway House
Capacity: 10-100 people
Seating for Guests: No, but you may bring your own
Cost: $0 for groups under 50, $100 refundable deposit for groups over 50
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes, for an additional fee at the Colorado Chautauqua
More Information: Chautauqua Green
Capacity: 50+ people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: $100-$400
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: No
More Information: Sunrise Amphitheater
Capacity: 100 people
Seating for Guests: No (but you are allowed to bring in chair rentals)
Cost: $273+
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Windy Point Group Campground
Capacity: 50+ people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: $4,500+
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: No
More Information: The Lodge at Breckenridge
Capacity: 30 people
Seating for Guests: No (but you are allowed to bring in chair rentals)
Cost: $118
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: No
More Information: Sapphire Point Wedding
Example Small Wedding: Sapphire Point Small Wedding
Capacity: 30+ people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: Starting at $2,000 for ceremony only, $11,500+ for ceremony and reception
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Keystone Resort Wedding
Capacity: 30 people
Seating for Guests: No, but you are allowed to bring in your own
Cost: $850 per night, 3-night minimum
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Ceremony only June through October, small receptions allowed January-May
More Information: Apache Ranch
Example Small Wedding: Small Wedding in Summit County
Capacity: 150 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: $800+ for ceremony only, $1,950+ for ceremony and reception
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Mountain Wedding Garden
Capacity: 200 people
Seating for Guests: No, but you are allowed to bring in your own
Cost: $650 for ceremony only, $1,575 for ceremony + reception
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Town Ranch Event Area
Capacity: 30 people
Seating for Guests: No, but you are allowed to bring some in
Cost: $1500
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: No
More Information: Woods Walk
Capacity: 100 people
Seating for Guests: No, but you are allowed to bring some in
Cost: $1,500
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: No
More Information: Peanut Lake
Capacity: 30 people
Seating for Guests: No, but you are allowed to bring some in
Cost: $1,500
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: No
More Information: Gunsight Bridge
Capacity: 18 person overnight guest capacity, 25 for a sit down dinner, 75 for cocktail and standing reception
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: $3,000 + 2 night minimum buyout
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Sopris House
Capacity: 18 person overnight guest capacity, 50 for a sit down dinner, 75 for cocktail and standing reception
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: $5,000 + 2 night minimum buyout
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Scarp Ridge Lodge
Capacity: 75+ people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: $4,950+
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Rocky Mountain Biological Lab
Capacity: 30+ people
Seating for Guests: No, but you can bring in your own
Cost: Free – ceremonies are allowed on a first-come, first-served basis
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: No
More Information: Point Park Dock
Example Small Wedding: Small Wedding in Grand Lake
Capacity: 250 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: $3,500 – $6,000
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Snow Mountain Ranch
Example Small Wedding: Snow Mountain Ranch Wedding
Capacity: 100
Seating for Guests: No chairs, but picnic tables are provided for use
Cost: $108
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: AA Barn Group Picnic Site
Capacity: 30-250 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: $4,000+ for ceremony only, $13,000+ for ceremony and reception
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Granby Ranch
Capacity: 100
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: $135-$250
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Ridgeway State Park
Capacity: 12- 45 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: $7,000 for 3 days/2 nights with under 12 guests, $15,000 for 4 days/3 nights with 13-50 guests. Both packages include lodging for up to 12 people.
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: The Observatory at Alta Lakes
Capacity: 50 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: $200
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: No
More Information: Maroon Bells Amphitheatre
Example Small Wedding: Maroon Bells Wedding
Capacity: 50
Seating for Guests: No, chairs are only allowed to be brought in for elderly or disabled guests
Cost: $0 – on a first come, first served basis.
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes, nearby pavilions can be rented for $150
More Information: Jaycee Plaza
Example Small Wedding: Garden of the Gods Elopement
Capacity: 10-20 people
Seating for Guests:
Cost: $2,500+ for under 10 people, $7,500 for up to 20 people
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Rhize Mountain Retreats
Capacity: 25
Seating for Guests: No, chairs are only allowed to be brought in for elderly or disabled guests
Cost: $0 – on a first come, first served basis
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes, nearby pavilions can be rented for $150
More Information: Sentinel Plaza
Capacity: 25
Seating for Guests: No, chairs are only allowed to be brought in for elderly or disabled guests
Cost: $0 – on a first come, first served basis
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes, nearby pavilions can be rented for $150
More Information: Three Graces Plaza
Example Small Wedding: Garden of the Gods Elopement
Capacity: 50
Seating for Guests: No, chairs are only allowed to be brought in for elderly or disabled guests
Cost: $0 – on a first come, first served basis
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes, nearby pavilions can be rented for $150
More Information: High Point
Example Small Wedding: Garden of the Gods Winter Elopement
Capacity: 50+ people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: $1,800+ for elopements, $6,000+ for traditional weddings
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Blackstone Rivers Ranch
Example Small Wedding: Blackstone Rivers Ranch Wedding
Capacity: 30-170 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: $8,900 – $10,200
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: North Star Gatherings
Capacity: 20-100
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: $640-$1680+
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Chief Hosa Lodge
Capacity: 20-150
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: $2000+
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Christies of Genesee
Capacity: 60+ people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: Starting at $6,000 (includes food and beverages)
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More information: Piney River Ranch
Capacity: 30 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost:$300 for 3-hour rental
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: No
More information: Mount Of The Holy Cross Overlook Observation Site (AKA Julia’s Deck)
Capacity: 50+ people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: $2,000-$30,000
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More information: The Top of Vail Mountain
Capacity: 30-150 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: $9,000+
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
Towns Nearby: Buena Vista, Salida
More information: The Surf Hotel
Capacity: 25
Seating for Guests: No (but you can bring in your own chairs)
Cost: $150-$200
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
Towns Nearby: Golden
More information: Golden Gate Canyon State Park Red Barn Group Picnic Area
Capacity: 100
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: $800-$9,000 depending on the day and time of year
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
Towns Nearby: Evergreen
More information: Evergreen Lake House
Capacity: 2-60 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: $695 for couple-only elopement ceremony with one-night lodging included, $1,850 for ceremony only with guests with one-night lodging included
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
Towns Nearby: Evergreen
More information: Juniper Mountain House
Capacity: Dependent on the size of the house, but this is a good option for less than 15-20 people. You MUST speak with the owner to ensure they allow events prior to booking.
Seating for Guests: No, but you could bring in your own chairs if needed
Cost: Varies depending on the rental price
Dogs Allowed: Depends on the rentals restrictions
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
Example Small Wedding: Snowy Breckenridge Airbnb Wedding or Small Wedding on Vail Pass in Colorado
More information: VRBO’s Colorado Mountain Home Options
We are two born and raised Coloradoans who specialize in planning and capturing epic small weddings for our couples that feel authentic to who they are. If a Colorado small wedding venue sounds right up your alley, we’d love to help you find THE perfect spot and make sure it’s a day you never forget with stunning pictures to remember it by. Just get in touch and we’ll get planning!
2/12/2019
please reach out..looking for a place for a february intimate wedding
Hey Madison!!!! Yessss, what a beautiful month to get married!
Looking for a place for and intimate wedding 4/3/21
Hey Kimberly!!!! Yesss, that is awesome! We will send you an email with a few details to see if we can help you find a great location!
If I’m having an intimate wedding of about 10 people, do you know if I have to get married at one of the event decks on top of Vail mountain, or can we do a ceremony at a random location at the top??
Hey Erin! I’m not 100% sure. I believe that you still need to rent the event deck, but we could be wrong!
Please explain Keystone Resort. Seems you’re lumping several Keystone venues into one price. Could you breakdown info and pricing for each Keystone wedding venue please
Hey Laurie! Great question! Yes, there are several different options available at Keystone Resort! Since this is a good overview for small wedding veues in CO with a starting point for each, I didn’t want to get into the nitty-gritty details. If you head to the link I provided (https://www.keystoneresort.com/explore-the-resort/about-the-resort/weddings.aspx) it has more info on the options that Keystone Resort provides. I also always recommend reaching out to the individual venue to get the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding their wedding options. Happy planning!
Hi,
Looking for a small venue for 8 family members , in the mountains (possibly Beaver Creek) for a 50th wedding anniversary. Lodging, dinner, cake, renewal of vows.
Great share! Thanks for the information. Keep posting!