Estes Park is a charming town nestled in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, known for its stunning natural beauty and outdoor adventures. Our beautiful mountain town features stunning vistas and breathtaking scenery, which will leave a lasting imprint on you, your spouse, your wedding party, and your guests. The town offers a variety of attractions on top of stunning mountain views, including the Rocky Mountain National Park, the historic Stanley Hotel, and the Estes Park Aerial Tramway.
Choosing the right wedding venue is crucial to ensuring that your destination wedding runs smoothly. There are several factors to consider when selecting a wedding venue in Estes Park. We recommend you focus on a location that is accessible for all guests, ensure they have a capacity to comfortably fit your invitees, understand what services and amenities are offered (catering, decor, and lighting), and know your budget to understand what you can afford. By taking these factors into account, you can choose the best wedding venue in Estes Park that meets your needs and makes your wedding day unforgettable.
A few venues that we recommend are:
- The Landing At Estes Park – The Landing at Estes Park offers a classic Rocky Mountain setting, accommodates up to 120 guests and includes an authentic bar, kitchen and a deck with views of Long’s Peak. Outside the main park gate, you’ll find a cozy traditional hall with fireplaces and an outdoor ceremony space by the riverside.
- Mrs Walsh’s Garden – Mrs. Walsh’s Garden, located at Elkhorn Avenue downtown, features plenty of reception space, fences to protect against wildlife, stone benches, plants, and statues to create a romantic atmosphere – plus accompanying parking and restrooms at Performance Park.
- Villa Tatra – Villa Tatra Venue is a mountain chalet that will host rehearsal dinners, weddings, receptions and other events. Villa Tatra has a catering service that provides meals for any budget or style.
- Rocky Mountain Hotel And Conference Center – Rocky Mountain Hotel & Conference Center offers a variety of advantages for your wedding: breathtaking natural views, convenient lodging and transportation options and inspiring spaces for ceremonies and receptions.
- Estes Park Center – YMCA Of The Rockies Ceremonies – The YMCA is bordered on three sides by Rocky Mountain National Park and is only three miles from the town of Estes Park. They offer several year-round chapel sites, two beautiful warm indoor Chapels, and spectacular mountain vistas.
- Fall River Village – Skyview at Fall River Village Resort is a one-of-a-kind venue that offers a truly unique wedding experience by taking full advantage of the gorgeous location in the Rocky Mountains.
- Cheley Lodge And Grove – This venue backs onto Twin Sisters Mountain with views of Longs Peak, Mount Meeker and the Mummy Range.
- The Ridgeline Hotel Estes Park – This hotel and conference center offer a mountain escape with 147 guest rooms, event spaces and restaurant. Ceremony venues include the Grand Ballroom, Aspen Courtyard or Trail Ridge Room for smaller events.
- Bristlecone Inn – Bristlecone Inn is an intimate wedding, rehearsal dinner and event venue in Estes Park. It hosts 50 guests in winter and more during summer, with a large outdoor patio and lawn.
- Wild Basin Lodge – Wild Basin Lodge is an intimate, exclusive mountain wedding venue with forest/river views. They provide an extensive package and a coordinator to make your day perfect.
- Black Canyon Inn – Black Canyon Inn offers both indoor and outdoor venues with stunning Rocky Mountain National Park views of Longs Peak.
- Della Terra Mountain Chateau – Della Terra offers luxurious suites and special amenities to make your ceremony and reception unforgettable.
- Taharaa Mountain Lodge & Twin Owls Steakhouse – This venue offers excellent dining and accommodations for you and your guests, with multiple beverage and food packages and two ceremony sites.
- Estes Park Resort – Say your vows in the Gazebo with a mountain backdrop, or opt for the cozy Ballroom and its floor-to-ceiling windows and log accents. The Lakeside Pavilion offers a deck view of the lake, double sided fireplace and modern details.
- Weddings On Fall River At Estes Park Condos – Start your Colorado mountain wedding with a secluded ceremony in a gazebo, surrounded by Ponderosa pines and Fall River.
- O’Connor Pavilion – O’Connor Pavilion is located five miles west of downtown Estes Park and borders the Rocky Mountain National Park. This secluded, yet sprawling streamside outdoor gem allows you to choose from two meadow ceremony sites, both with a mountain panoramic backdrop along with a wooded reception.
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