The Beaumont Hotel – One of the historic hotels on the main street in Ouray, this beautiful hotel and spa was renovated to reflect the period it was built. With prime main street location and views, ornate interiors for getting ready rooms, and a grand staircase make this Ouray venue stand out from the rest. There are options for location within this venue as well! The grand ballroom, lobby, and amazing courtyard space offer a variety of settings for your celebration. My favorite use of this Ouray venue is paired with a mountainside ceremony and reception following at the hotel!

Top of the Pines  -  While this venue is technically outside of Ridgway, the drive from Ouray is totally worth the astonishing views of Mt. Sneffels and its neighboring mountain peaks! A grassy meadow acts as a blank canvas to create the wedding design of your dreams.

Wright Opera House  –  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.

Gold Mountain Ranch  -  This newer Ouray wedding venue overlooks the town below with some of the most breathtaking views of the little mountain town you'll see, with very little effort in getting there!

Yankee Boy Basin – This stunning Ouray wedding venue is as “mountain” venue as you can get! Located in U.S. Forest Service, the road to the area is strictly 4×4 high clearance vehicle access only. With 360 degree amazing vistas, waterfalls and wildflowers during the season, it’s the perfect backdrop to your celebration! Check with Switzerland of America Jeeps for getting you and your guests to and from.

Ouray Amphitheater – Similar to Yankee Boy Basin, the amphitheater should be accessed by a jeeps company for easier transportation. This Ouray wedding venue has a stunning view of the rock formation it’s named for. The expansive grey cliffs were created by ancient volcanic and glacial activity, and form the perfect backdrop for your ceremony! There are also groves and groves of aspen and pine trees, perfect for photos.

Red Mountain Pass – The Forest Service land across Red Mountain Pass offers diverse and beautiful locations for your Ouray wedding ceremony. From the side of Crystal Lake to a grove of aspen trees, you’ve got to have an adventurous spirit to get married up here! Contact the local ranger station or wedding planners for more advice/ideas on locations within the forest that would perfectly suit your needs.

Alpine Lakes & Basins  –  You can hire a Jeep tour company to take you (and a few guests!) around to the backcountry places that are more wild and private, like alpine lakes, mountain passes, and beautiful basins. All the views without the hiking!