Best Small Wedding Venues in Colorado in 2025
Posted On | January 29, 2025
You’re on the hunt for the best small wedding venues in Colorado and that can only mean one thing – you’re saying goodbye to the traditional, fancy, and expensive wedding and hello to a more intimate celebration with your closest loved ones. And let us tell you, that’s one heck of a decision you’ve made!
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.
Estes Park Small Wedding Venues
Rocky Mountain National Park
Capacity: 10-30 people
Seating for Guests: No
Dogs Allowed: 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 picnic tables nearby, but most do not.
More Information: Rocky Mountain National Park
YMCA of the Rockies
Capacity: 100-400 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: YMCA of the Rockies
O’Connor Pavilion
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.
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: O’Connor Pavilion
Hermit Park Pavilion
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.
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Hermit Park Pavilion
Taharaa Mountain Lodge
Capacity: 2-50 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Taharaa Mountain Lodge
Black Canyon Inn
Capacity: 100 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Black Canyon Inn
Boulder Small Wedding Venues
Stone Shelter
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
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Stone Shelter
Halfway House
Capacity: 49 people
Seating for Guests: No seating is provided for a ceremony, but there are picnic tables that can be used
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Halfway House
Chautauqua Green
Capacity: 10-100 people
Seating for Guests: No, but you may bring your own
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes, for an additional fee at the Colorado Chautauqua
More Information: Chautauqua Green
Sunrise Amphitheater
Capacity: 50+ people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: No
More Information: Sunrise Amphitheater
Wood (Jaycee) Shelter
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
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Wood (Jaycee) Shelter
Breckenridge Small Wedding Venues
Sapphire Point Overlook
Capacity: 30 people
Seating for Guests: No, as of 2025 chairs are no longer allowed
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: No
More Information: Sapphire Point Overlook Wedding
Apache Ranch
Capacity: 30 people
Seating for Guests: Yes, white chairs are available to rent on-site
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Ceremony only June-October, small receptions allowed January-May
More Information: Apache Ranch
Windy Point Group Campground
Capacity: 100 people
Seating for Guests: No (but you are allowed to bring in chair rentals)
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Windy Point Group Campground
Keystone Resort Wedding
Capacity: 30+ people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Keystone Resort Wedding
Crested Butte Small Wedding Venues
Mountain Wedding Garden
Capacity: 150 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Mountain Wedding Garden
Peanut Lake
Capacity: 100 people
Seating for Guests: No, but you are allowed to bring some in
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: No
More Information: Peanut Lake
Town Ranch Event Area
Capacity: 200 people
Seating for Guests: No, but you are allowed to bring in your own
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Town Ranch Event Area
Woods Walk
Capacity: 30 people
Seating for Guests: No, but you are allowed to bring in your own
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: No
More Information: Woods Walk
Sopris House
Capacity: 18 person overnight guest capacity, 25 for a sit down dinner, 75 for cocktail and standing reception
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Sopris House
scarp Ridge Lodge
Capacity: 18 person overnight guest capacity, 50 for a sit down dinner, 75 for cocktail and standing reception
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Scarp Ridge Lodge
Rocky Mountain Biological Lab
Capacity: 75+ people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Rocky Mountain Biological Lab
Grand Lake Small Wedding Venues
Point Park Dock
Capacity: 30+ people
Seating for Guests: No
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: No
More Information: Point Park Dock
Snow Mountain Ranch
Capacity: 250 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Snow Mountain Ranch
Granby Ranch
Capacity: 30-250 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Granby Ranch
Arapaho Valley Ranch
Capacity: 150 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Arapaho Valley Ranch
AA Barn Group Picnic Site
Capacity: 100
Seating for Guests: No chairs, but picnic tables are provided for use
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: AA Barn Group Picnic Site
A-Frame Club
Capacity: 100
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: A-Frame Club
San Juan Mountain Range Small Wedding Venues
The Observatory at Alta Lakes
Capacity: 12- 45 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: The Observatory at Alta Lakes
San Sophia Overlook
Capacity: 250 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: $5000+ for ceremony only
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: San Sophia Overlook
Ridgeway State Park
Capacity: 100
Seating for Guests: Yes
Cost: $135-$250
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Ridgeway State Park
Gold Mountain Ranch
Capacity: 40 people
Seating for Guests: Yes, they provide benches for up to 18 people sitting, or standing room for up to 40
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Gold Mountain Ranch
Aspen Small Wedding Venues
Maroon Bells Amphitheatre
Capacity: 50 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: No
More Information: Maroon Bells Amphitheatre
Pine Creek Cookhouse
Capacity: 160
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Pine Creek Cookhouse
Mollie Gibson Park
Capacity: 100
Seating for Guests: No, but you can bring your own
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Mollie Gibson Park
Snowmass Wedding Terrace
Capacity: 146
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Snowmass Wedding Terrace
Beyul Retreat
Capacity: 100
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Beyul Retreat
The Little Nell
Capacity: 250
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: The Little Nell
Colorado Springs Small Wedding Venues
Jaycee Plaza
Capacity: 50
Seating for Guests: No, chairs are only allowed to be brought in for elderly or disabled guests
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes, nearby pavilions can be rented
More Information: Jaycee Plaza
High Point
Capacity: 50
Seating for Guests: No, chairs are only allowed to be brought in for elderly or disabled guests
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes, nearby pavilions can be rented
More Information: High Point
Three Graces Plaza
Capacity: 25
Seating for Guests: No, chairs are only allowed to be brought in for elderly or disabled guests
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes, nearby pavilions can be rented
More Information: Three Graces Plaza
Sentinel Plaza
Capacity: 25
Seating for Guests: No, chairs are only allowed to be brought in for elderly or disabled guests
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes, nearby pavilions can be rented
More Information: Sentinel Plaza
Rhize Mountain Retreats
Capacity: 10-20 people
Seating for Guests:
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Rhize Mountain Retreats
Idaho Springs Small Wedding Venues
Blackstone Rivers Ranch
Capacity: 50+ people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Blackstone Rivers Ranch
Christies of Genesee
Capacity: 20-150
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Christies of Genesee
Chief Hosa Lodge
Capacity: 20-100
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Chief Hosa Lodge
North Star Gatherings
Capacity: 30-170 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: North Star Gatherings
Vail Small Wedding Venues
Piney River Ranch
Capacity: 60+ people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More information: Piney River Ranch
The Top of Vail Mountain
Capacity: 50+ people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More information: The Top of Vail Mountain
Mount Of The Holy Cross Overlook Observation Site (AKA Julia’s Deck)
Capacity: 30 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: No
More information: Mount Of The Holy Cross Overlook Observation Site (AKA Julia’s Deck)
Camp Hale Weddings
Capacity: 50 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
More Information: Camp Hale Weddings
Additional Colorado Small Wedding Venues
The Surf Hotel
Capacity: 30-150 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
Towns Nearby: Buena Vista, Salida
More information: The Surf Hotel
Juniper Mountain House
Capacity: 2-60 people
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
Towns Nearby: Evergreen
More information: Juniper Mountain House
Golden Gate Canyon State Park Red Barn Group Picnic Area
Capacity: 25
Seating for Guests: No (but you can bring in your own chairs)
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
Towns Nearby: Golden
More information: Golden Gate Canyon State Park Red Barn Group Picnic Area
Evergreen Lake House
Capacity: 100
Seating for Guests: Yes
Dogs Allowed: No
Onsite Area for Reception: Yes
Towns Nearby: Evergreen
More information: Evergreen Lake House
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10 responses to “Best Small Wedding Venues in Colorado in 2025”
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please reach out..looking for a place for a february intimate wedding
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Hey Madison!!!! Yessss, what a beautiful month to get married!
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Looking for a place for and intimate wedding 4/3/21
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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!
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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??
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Hey Erin! I’m not 100% sure. I believe that you still need to rent the event deck, but we could be wrong!
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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
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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!
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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.
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Great guide! This info is so helpful, thank you!
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