If you’re beginning to plan a micro wedding or elopement in Colorado, the first thing on your to-do list is likely finding out where to host a micro wedding in Colorado. There are so many incredible Colorado micro wedding venues, it can be hard to narrow down! Focusing on the less popular areas, like the Western Slope where I live, will likely make your celebration much easier and more fun, as options for dates or permits won’t be booked up and there won’t be crowds of people you don’t know around on your wedding day. Hosting a micro wedding can be as easy as booking a venue or AirBnB, or a little more wild like saying “I do” in a national park or forest land. Let’s dive in to where to host a micro wedding in Colorado:
Colorado Micro Wedding Venues
Top Venues for Micro Weddings in Palisade/Grand Junction:
This cozy oasis sits at the base of Mt. Garfield in Palisade and offers lodging for a few guests, as well as incredible backdrops for a ceremony and portraits. With an operating winery on site, you get delicious drinks right out your door too!
Located between Grand Junction and Fruita, this national monument offers red rock canyons and pillars similar to Moab, and makes a fun adventurous venue for your micro wedding.
A little ways outside Grand Junction is a luxurious red rock resort located in Gateway, Colorado. It’s a stunning location for your micro wedding, especially if your smaller group size means more money to spend on an incredible experience! Click here to see other Gateway Canyons weddings.
Palisade Basecamp
Palisade Basecamp is the area’s largest campground and RV park and is located right along the Colorado River with amazing views of Mt. Garfield and the Bookcliffs. There’s even a small bit of orchard trees on site. With a few cabins for rent and plenty of camping and RV lots, you can host plenty of people here.
This historic venue in the Redlands offers a large lawn beneath the large shade trees, as well as the intimate venue that can host a small wedding comfortably. The ornate windows and unique building offer a beautiful setting for a micro wedding in Grand Junction.
Top Venues for Micro Weddings in Crested Butte:
The Woods Walk is a wedding venue in Crested Butte run by the area Land Trust. It consists mainly of an aspen grove and large field with views of Mt. Crested Butte. In the summer months it’s the perfect wildflower area, and in fall it’s got the best golden aspen glow!
If your micro wedding in Crested Butte will include a small reception or cocktails, the Mountain Wedding Garden is a great option for both views and a small pavilion for hosting some guests. It is located up the mountain from the town of Crested Butte, and has great views overlooking the surrounding valley.
Crested Butte Center for the Arts
This beautiful venue is an intimate and architecturally alluring venue for your micro wedding in Crested Butte. The stairs, the backdrops, the windows and location all make it a worthy candidate!
The Sopris House by Eleven in Crested Butte, Colorado, is a luxurious and elegant wedding venue set in a beautifully restored historic home. Combining vintage charm with modern sophistication, this venue offers stylish accommodations and a range of indoor and outdoor spaces perfect for ceremonies and receptions. Located in the heart of Crested Butte, the Sopris House boasts stunning views of the surrounding mountains and easy access to the town’s vibrant attractions. With its personalized service, gourmet catering, and bespoke wedding packages, the Sopris House by Eleven provides an intimate and unforgettable setting for a truly special wedding celebration.
The Taylor River Lodge in Crested Butte, Colorado, is a luxurious and secluded wedding venue nestled in a stunning alpine setting along the banks of the Taylor River. This exclusive lodge offers a blend of rustic charm and modern elegance, with beautifully appointed cabins and a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions. Surrounded by pristine forests and breathtaking mountain views, the lodge provides a picturesque backdrop for wedding photos and events. With its attentive service, gourmet dining options, and customizable wedding packages, the Taylor River Lodge ensures a unique and unforgettable wedding experience for couples and their guests.
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Micro Wedding Venues in Telluride:
Located in Mountain Village above the town of Telluride, the Mountain Lodge is only a short (and FREE) gondola ride away from any other attractions the area offers! With a variety of lodging and incredible views, it’s a great space to hold your event along with all your guests.
This micro wedding venue near Telluride is a mix of wild adventure and rugged history all rolled into one. With epic views surrounded by forest, lakes, and wildflowers if the timing’s right – there’s no shortage of beauty here.
Overseen by Tellski (Telluride Ski Resort) this newer overlook is an amazing venue for your micro wedding in Telluride. With one of the most incredible views for your ceremony backdrop, Palmyra Peak will stand over your vows and act as the background for your family photos. Enjoy a cocktail hour at the venue before heading to dinner reservations or a reception at another intimate space in Telluride.
A hotel in Mountain Village, the Peaks Resort is a luxurious experience with many ceremony and reception spaces to choose from. It’s a less wild and rugged way to have a beautiful mountain micro wedding in Colorado!
This boutique restaurant is perfect to book out for a small gathering, especially if your ceremony is out in the mountains and you just need a nice spot for an incredible meal afterward.
Micro Wedding Venues in Aspen to Glenwood Springs:
Hotel Colorado is a historic hotel in the heart of Glenwood Springs, across the street from the most famous hot springs in Colorado. Its courtyard is a beautiful backdrop for a ceremony and a wonderful lodging option for all your guests. There is so much to do in Glenwood Springs – it’s a perfect destination for your wedding weekend!
Maroon Bells is one of the more popular destinations for weddings in Colorado. You’ll need to reserve the amphitheater a year in advance, or plan on fewer than 10 people to elope in the wilderness nearby. Click here for my guide to getting married at Maroon Bells!
If historical vibes harkening back to Aspen’s old mining roots pulls at your heartstrings, Hotel Jerome might be just the space for your micro wedding in Aspen. It’s centrally located in town, and a beautifully intimate venue!
This restaurant micro wedding venue is located outside of Aspen, and offers more privacy than those venues close to town. With 360 degree views, aspen and pine forests, and a nearby creek and meadow, there is much adventure and beauty to behold here!
This micro wedding venue in Marble, CO is just outside the area of Aspen and Carbondale, making it the perfect private oasis but with the benefits of the same beautiful mountain peaks!
If you’re looking for a beautiful waterfall venue for your micro wedding, Rifle Falls is the perfect intimate option. The falls run all year long and even create ice caves when conditions are right in the winter!
Micro Wedding Venues in Ouray:
The Beaumont is a historic hotel located right on the main road in Ouray. It’s easy to find, full of charm, and the courtyard is perfect for hosting a ceremony and/or small reception too! If you wanted a mix of adventure out in the mountains and a small reception back at the hotel, this is a great space.
The Gold Mountain Ranch sits above Ouray, for a birds eye view of the canyon below. With incredible sights and a cozy atmosphere, you can see why couples choose this spot to host a micro wedding!
This is another great historic venue downtown Ouray, with all the historic charm but complete with a new renovation that met its history with modern conveniences.
This vacation rental/venue in Ridgway offers stunning views of the nearby San Juan mountains and a gorgeous log cabin to feel right at home for your micro wedding. If you’re only having a small handful of people, everyone could even stay at the lodge!
Micro Wedding Venues in Silverton
Feel on top of the world with this micro wedding venue between Ouray and Silverton over Red Mountain Pass, also known as the Million Dollar Highway. This log lodge with floor-to-ceiling windows offer views and that down-to-earth comfort you’re seeking for your intimate celebration.
Eureka Lodge in Silverton is one of the most beautiful places to host a micro wedding in Colorado. Feel like you’re on a wild adventure in the Rockies, surrounded by forests and celebrating with a log cabin backdrop. This rustic lodge offers a unique and intimate setting, complete with cozy accommodations and a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions. The lodge’s warm, inviting atmosphere, along with its personalized service and attention to detail, ensures a memorable and enchanting wedding experience for couples and their guests. The mountain views are pretty amazing too!
The Wyman Hotel in Silverton, Colorado, is a beautifully restored historic venue perfect for weddings, blending early 20th-century charm with modern comforts. Nestled in the scenic San Juan Mountains, the hotel offers stunning natural backdrops, elegantly decorated rooms, and customizable event spaces. Known for its personalized service, the Wyman Hotel provides tailored wedding packages, catering, and coordination to ensure a seamless experience. Its unique atmosphere, combining rustic elegance with modern amenities, along with nearby attractions and the possibility of exclusive use, makes it an ideal setting for a memorable wedding celebration.
Kendall Mountain in Silverton, Colorado, is a picturesque location ideal for weddings, offering breathtaking views of the San Juan Mountains and a serene alpine setting. This versatile venue features both indoor and outdoor spaces, accommodating various wedding sizes and styles. With its natural beauty, including lush meadows and pristine alpine scenery, Kendall Mountain provides a stunning backdrop for ceremonies and photos. The venue also offers convenient amenities, such as event coordination, catering options, and ample space for guests. Its combination of scenic charm and practical facilities makes Kendall Mountain a perfect choice for a memorable mountain wedding.
Airbnb and Vacation Rentals
This Airbnb has major Moab and desert vibes, perfect for a couple looking for that red rock experience but with the self-solemnizing benefits of Colorado’s state laws! There’s a variety of backdrops and a couple of cozy spaces for you and a couple friends to stay the weekend. Click here to see an elopement at this rental!
Thimble Rock Pointe, Grand Junction
This rental is a gorgeous A-Frame cabin setting for your micro wedding in Colorado. It can host two of you in the cabin, and has a fire pit to gather around ten of your guests for a ceremony. Guests can stay in the nearby yurt, down at the Gateway Canyons Resort up the road, or back in Grand Junction about a 45 minute drive away.
This modern campground offers glamping tents, tiny houses and more for the outdoorsy couple who wants to escape into nature for the weekend.
Always be sure to be upfront with the rental host and verify if weddings or gatherings are allowed!
Click here for my complete guide to vacation rentals for your elopement!
National Parks & State Parks
As with almost all national and state parks, a permit is required for weddings and elopements at these locations. Check with the park website or local ranger station for more info.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Probably the most overlooked national park in Colorado is the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. It’s located outside Montrose, CO which has an airport and plenty of lodging for your guests! The Black Canyon is an incredible river canyon, boasting “the steepest cliffs, oldest rock, and craggiest spires in North America.” It’s truly hard to understand how beautiful it is until you’ve seen it in person.
The Colorado National Monument is located in Grand Junction, CO and features those red rocks and tremendous towers many associate with Moab. It feels like a miniature Grand Canyon, and has backdrops including from the base of the canyon to the cliffs above.
The greenest area year-round in Colorado, complete with dazzling waterfalls you can practically walk up to is Rifle Fall State Park. A short ways outside of Glenwood Springs, you can find lodging nearby in the form of vacation rentals and hotels in Rifle, CO or Glenwood Springs, CO.
Public Lands, National Forests, Etc.
Many public lands, National Forest Lands and more require special use fees and permits for these areas. Check with the local ranger station for more info.
Located outside Ouray toward Telluride, Yankee Boy Basin is a stunning area. You will need a 4×4 vehicle with plenty of clearance, or else prepare to rent a jeep ride from in town! On the way into the mountains you’ll pass mines, waterfalls, and wildflowers in summer. It’s the perfect wild escape for your micro wedding in Colorado.
Grand Mesa National Forest – Grand Junction
Only an hour outside of Grand Junction, the western slope’s largest city, is the Grand Mesa. From Powderhorn, the local ski resort, to the multitude of lakes on its flat top, the Mesa makes for a mountain getaway without all the attention. You will have no trouble finding a secluded grove of aspens, or shore of a piney lake here!
Gunnison National Forest – Gunnison, Crested Butte
This national forest is home to some of the state’s best wildflowers in the summer, as well as waterfalls, alpine lakes, mountain bike trails, hiking and more! It’s an outdoorsy couple’s dream location for a micro wedding in Colorado. You can camp in dispersed camping or an established campground, or stay in nearby Crested Butte or Gunnison at more formal lodging too.
Colorado Micro Wedding Photographer
There are so many more amazing options for micro wedding venues in Colorado, but these are the top places in western Colorado where the crowds are much fewer and you’re bound to get a private moment alone on your wedding day. If you need a local photographer to help guide you through the options, I’d love to help you plan your perfect wedding weekend!
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