40+ of the Best Colorado Micro Wedding Venues

If you’re planning a small wedding that’s big on personal touches, you might just find this curated list of over 40 of the best Colorado micro-wedding venues incredibly helpful. I put together this list of venues that are perfect for couples who want to celebrate their love in a setting that’s both intimate and unforgettable. While this list is a great place to start, I am always happy to help you narrow in on the perfect venue for your special day. Reach out via my contact form to see if your date is available!

Micro weddings are all about focusing on the moments that truly matter, with guest lists typically no larger than 40 people. This smaller scale allows for a celebration that’s more tailored to your personal tastes and preferences. From cozy mountain lodges in Aspen to unique venues in Denver, each spot offers something different that could be just perfect for your special day.

Choosing the right venue means you’re looking for more than just a beautiful backdrop for your wedding photos; you’re looking for a place that fits your story and compliments it. The venues I’ve included in this post not only have gorgeous ceremony locations, but they also offer a sense of intimacy and charm that larger weddings (and venues) can sometimes miss. Here, you can be sure your wedding isn’t just another event but a truly personal celebration of your journey together as a couple.

Imagine exchanging your vows against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, or dancing under the stars in the botanic gardens. Each Colorado micro wedding venue has its own unique character and charm, ready to make your wedding truly one-of-a-kind. As you browse through this list, think about how each location might feel on your big day—how the light might fall, how the air might feel, and how each detail will come together to create your perfect wedding story.

Denver Metro

• Denver Botanic Gardens: With multiple ceremony options and a couple of reception options, there are endless possibilities for smaller weddings at the Denver Botanic Gardens. And, this amazingly lush and beautiful display of plants and wildlife is in Denver, so it’s an easy trip for you and your guests.
• Walker Fine Art. Denver, CO. This bright gallery is located on the main floor of the impressive, Spanish Revival-style Prado building. Their urban-chic interior has moveable walls for a variety of layout possibilities. The “Golden Triangle” area is ideally situated near Cherry Creek and only minutes from downtown Denver. Several of the city’s favorite attractions—the Denver Art Museum, the Denver Zoo, Washington Park, the Santa Fe Art District—are nearby, and the gallery is surrounded by great local restaurants, boutiques, and entertainment venues. $2,500–3,500/event + $200 ceremony fee. Perfect for the couple looking for a Colorado micro wedding venue in Denver.
• Richards-Hart Estate. Denver, CO. This lovely Victorian mansion lets you step back in time and enjoy the elegant furnishings, rich wood trim, and colorful wallpapers that were unique to the period. Secluded on three beautiful acres of wooded grounds and vibrant gardens, it’s a lovely site for outdoor ceremonies and celebrations. Rental fee $1200 (October-April) and $1400 (May-September) includes tables & chairs (indoor use only), and unlimited access of the space for 15 hours, between 8am and 11pm. Capacity is 50 indoors and 75 outdoors.
• The Lumber Baron. Denver, CO. Located in the heart of Denver, this bed and breakfast offers a simple elopement package with the option to include up to 12 people for your celebration. $2250 for just the two of you. Additional guests $70/person. Package only offered on weekdays and Sundays.
• Clock Tower Events. Denver, CO. In the heart of downtown Denver, it is perfect for an intimate Colorado wedding ceremony. They can host both the Ceremony and the Reception on one of their five unique floors dedicated to events. Ceremony can hold 50 guests, Reception can hold 75. Some are opting to keep the ceremony smaller and more intimate and then inviting more for the reception. Pricing: Saturday evening $4,900. Friday evening $4,600. Sunday–Thursday evenings are $3,800.

Front Range

• Spires Ranch. Buffalo Creek, CO. A new, outdoor wedding venue in Colorado is Spires Ranch. The owners of this venue actually have over 30 years of combined experience in the industry and personally developed the venue to provide a personal wedding experience. We hear sunrises and sunsets here are pretty amazing with panoramic views of the continental divide.Pricing: Contact venue, (770) 653, 8304
• Boettcher Mansion. Golden, CO.  the Boettcher Mansion is a historic events site that offers three distinctive spaces for smaller weddings and elopements. The Mansion, Carriage House and Gazebo. Pricing for the main house starts at $3500 during off season (Nov-April) and $4000 during busy season (May-Oct). Pricing for the Gazebo starts at $300. 
• Juniper Mountain House. Evergreen, CO. Situated on 10 scenic acres in Evergreen, Colorado, Juniper Mountain House provides various packages for events hosting up to 50 guests. Options include exclusive lodge rentals, catering, bar services, music, and rentals. It features five private bedrooms and communal areas for an intimate mountain affair. Pricing: elopement (couples only) – $895, up to 50 guests Starts at $2250 for ceremony only, and can add on lodging or other reception areas. 
• Flagstaff House Restaurant. Boulder, CO. historic 1929 cabin-turned-elegant restaurant • large, picturesque windows offer stunning views of downtown Boulder • several outdoor terraces for ceremonies. $500/event and up. Meals $120/person. Ceremony capacity 80 reception is 46 (outdoors) and 150 indoors.
• Sunrise Amphitheatre. Boulder, CO. Sunrise Amphitheater is one of the more affordable venues in Colorado. This spot is also a favorite among our adventurous couples who want to explore Lost Gulch, Chautauqua Park, or Artist Point before or after their ceremony. Even though there are a ton of wedding venues in Boulder, CO, Sunrise Amphitheater has our favorite views by far. This venue is open from May to October of every year, and you can actually reserve this venue up to two years in advance! Reservation fee: $150-$400, depending on if you are a resident and how long you want your reservation to be. Guest limit: 100 guests
• Dushanbe Tea House. Boulder, CO. The Teahouse is available for private parties, as are both the Creekside Patio and the intimate Tea Garden. An event at the Teahouse promises your guests an adventurous exploration into the world of ethnic cuisine, with foods from cultures spanning the globe, in an extraordinary setting that is unlike any other in our hemisphere. Contact info@boulderteahouse.com for fees and availability
• Evergreen Lakehouse. Evergreen, CO. Evergreen Lakehouse is the definition of the perfect lakehouse venue for your micro wedding in Colorado. It’s intimate, overlooks gorgeous views, and is romantic. Pricing depends on when you want to plan your wedding. Peak Season (May – October) starting at 4000 for weekdays and 6500 for weekends. Off season (November – April) starting at 3000 for weekdays and 3500 for SUNDAYS. No off season pricing for fridays and saturdays. Guest limit: 100 guests
• Tree Haus. Nederland, CO. This venue, situated in a forest near a creek is a “conservatory dripping in greenery + style” and offers a package for 20 guests coming complete with dressing suites, bathroom rental, day of coordination, a disco ball and more. Pricing for Micro wedding: starting at $7500. Elopements with 6 guests or fewer can book the space on Airbnb – it’s that easy!
• Lyons Farmette: Just off the highway in Lyons, CO is a quaint little farmette that offers fresh flowers, dinner under the market lights, and cozy spaces to hang out but the river. Starting at $5,000 – $9,000. This venue also offers elopement and micro-wedding options.
• River Bend at Lyons. Lyons, CO. Under red stone cliffs and surrounded by large trees by the banks of St. Vrain River is River Bend. If you’re planning a small wedding in Colorado, then this spot is perfect to spend your wedding day together. Fees starting at $5,500 on weekdays and $8000 on weekends.
• Lioncrest Manor. Lyons, CO. In Boulder County, close to Denver, Lioncrest Manor is on a private 50-acre estate. The mountain wedding venue offers 360-degree views during your ceremony, while also providing indoor and outdoor reception options. Reservation fee & packages? They offer multiple wedding packages from inclusive packages to ceremony-only packages. ****2024 Open Date Sale: current promotion will save you $1,000 off any remaining peak season (May-Oct) weekend (Fri-Sun) date in 2024, or, $500 off any remaining weekday peak or any off-season date in 2024. *******
• Della Terra Mountain Chateau. Estes Park, CO. Elopement and Intimate Ceremony: The Celebration Place Balcony, Celebration Place Stage, Celebration Place Deck or the outside Devotion Place, for up to two hours of use, 2pm to 4pm, limited to ceremony, photography time and champagne toast. These packages are offered on weekdays (Mon-Thurs), and can only be reserved within 60 days of the event for Oct+May, and 90 days for Nov-April. Intimate ceremonies are also offered on weekdays (Mon-Thurs) 60 days out in Oct+May, 90 days out Nov-April, and within 30 days of the event June-Sept for up to 50 guests – including the couple. Pricing: $1,200.00 for 10 guests or less, 2pm to 4pm. $2,000.00 for 50 guests or less, 2pm to 4pm. $2,500.00 for 50 guests or less, 2pm to 4:30pm
• Bristlecone Inn. Estes Park, CO. The Historic Bristlecone offers a unique and intimate setting for your wedding ceremony, wedding reception, or rehearsal dinner. Located in the heart of Estes Park, just minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park. Full of charm and character, they specialize in small ceremonies and micro weddings. Up to 50 guests. Pricing: Busy Season (May-Nov) $2250 for weekdays and $2500 for weekends. Off season (dec-April) $1750 any day of the week! Pricingincludes ceremony and reception.
• Grand Lake Lodge. Grand Lake, CO. A historic wedding venue with stunning mountain and lake views. The lodge accommodates up to 50 guests for intimate weddings, and is seasonal, only hosting events from June through September. Pricing: ceremony pricing starts at $2500
• Sweetheart Weddings. Loveland, CO. Not a traditional venue, but a pop-up ceremony option with two packages that include everything needed for your ceremony! They handle all the arrangements at your chosen Northern Colorado location, which could be popular spots like Benson Sculpture Garden, Lory State Park, or Lake Estes Marina. Pricing starts at $1499 and goes to $3499
• Rembrandt Yard. Boulder, CO. An ideal venue for small, intimate weddings in Boulder, Colorado, accommodating up to 40 guests. They offer venue only and an all-inclusive packages, except for photography, right in the heart of Boulder. Venue only package starts at $4500.
• The Simon. Louisville, CO. Thoughtfully designed for couples seeking a memorable and intimate gathering to celebrate with up to 40 of your favorite people and get photos you’ll treasure for a lifetime. Pricing: $3500.
• Edwards House. Fort Collins, CO. nestled in the heart of historic Old Town Fort Collins. Our picturesque venue perfectly blends elegance and intimacy for your special day. Say ‘I do’ surrounded by loved ones in a beautifully restored Victorian Manor, with tailored packages to suit your dreams. Included in rental price is two overnight rooms! For exact pricing, request a quote here
• Pine Cone Avenue Social. Longmont, CO. Flower farm nestled in Colorado’s Front Range. Mountain views, vintage train car, and adorable farm animals. The Elopement Package starts at $1,000 for up to 10 guests. The Micro Wedding Package starts at $2,900 for up to 50 guests. 
• Aspen Grove at Sundance Trail. Red Feather Lakes, CO. this rustic, romantic events venue, which is nestled on the grounds of a real working dude ranch…it doesn’t get any more “Colorado” than that! Package prices vary from $1820-2600 for 4-6 hours and up to 60 guests.
• Blackstone River Ranch. Idaho Springs, CO. both an outdoor and indoor wedding venue, which helps if the weather gets a bit gloomy. Located close to Denver and reserving one event per day, you and your guests will have the whole area to explore. They offer micro wedding and small wedding packages starting from $1,800.
• Blue Sky Mountain Ranch. Black Hawk, CO. Imagine your wedding guests arriving to a secluded, exclusive 100+ acre mountain estate thru a long & winding driveway ending at a dramatic log cabin lodge atop a mountain that overlooks the Colorado Rocky Mountains. If you’re planning a destination wedding, this mountain jewel is only 60 miles to Denver International Airport,​​​​​​​ making getting to/from the perfect mountain wedding spot convenient and easy. Fees start off at $3,000 for an elopement package and $7,500 for a micro-wedding package. Fee includes 2 nights of lodging, ceremony site, and more! Elopement packages are ONLY available Monday thru Wednesdays. 
• Hearth House. Monument, CO. Perfect for micro weddings in Colorado, this venue comfortably accommodates 25 – 75 guests. They offer straightforward pricing and a comprehensive package, which includes absolutely everything you would need with the exception of a photographer. For pricing information, request a quote here. They also offer DIY package options and affordable wedding-on-a-whim options for dates less than 120 days out!

West-Central Colorado (Vail, Breck, Frisco, Dillon, etc.)

• Piney River Ranch. Vail, CO. The perfect mountain wedding venue that you’re able to tailor to your needs. Right on the edge of Piney Lake, within Gore Range, Piney River Ranch in Vail is surrounded by backcountry wilderness within the White National Forest. This mountain wedding venue in CO is also perfect for couples who want to explore and enjoy summer activities. After your ceremony, you two can go fly-fishing, canoeing, or just relax and enjoy the view. They have a minimum guest requirement of 50 people and can accommodate a maximum of 200 people. You can also rent our Cabins or glamping tents for guests here, too! Contact events@pineyriverranch.com for most up to date reservation fees and packages. 
• Camp Hale. Red Cliff, CO. Camp Hale offers micro wedding packages for couples looking for an intimate celebration in the heart of Colorado’s wilderness. Say your vows on the private island in the middle of a picturesque lake, with your reception in their cozy, rustic cabin, all against the backdrop of the White River National Forest. Their micro-wedding packages accommodate up to 50 guests and include a ceremony site, reception area, and on-site coordination to make your day seamless and stress-free. For more details and to book your perfect mountain wedding, visit camphaleweddings.com.
• Mount of the Holy Cross Overlook Observation Site, or “Julias Deck”. Redcliffe, CO. This observation deck, also known as Julia’s Deck, is accessed by an easy 1/8 mile accessible trail. It provides views of the Mount of the Holy Cross and is often reserved for wedding ceremonies. The small wooden deck has 3 benches for seating and can hold approximately 30 people. The parking area can hold up to 10 vehicles and has a vault toilet. Call the Holy Cross Ranger District to reserve a 2-3 hour time slot during the summer months.
• Holy Cross Wedding Deck. Vail, CO. Looking for a venue with a 360-degree view? Holy Cross is at the top of Vail Mountain within the Rocky Mountains. Here you’ll be able to see Vail Valley and Gore Mountain Range. This venue in CO is available from June through September. You’ll have to pay a site fee and lift tickets per person. Packages start at $5,000
• Beaver Creek Wedding Deck. Avon, CO. Getting to Beaver Creek Wedding Deck just takes a chair lift to get you to the mountain wedding ceremony venue with Gorge Range views. This is a ceremony-only location, featuring stone seating. Sunrise and sunset wedding ceremonies here are pretty amazing. Reservation fee starts around $2000 plus a lift ticket fee per guest. Guest limit 200.

South-Central (Buena Vista, Leadville, Woodland Park, etc.)

• Terrace on Main. Buena Vista, CO. Nestled in downtown Buena Vista, this venue can host up to 70 guests. Surrounded by the awe-inspiring Collegiate peaks, it offers breathtaking views of seven iconic 14ers from our location. Packages range from $3300-$10000 depending on how long you want to book the space. $1000 discount if you book a morning rental, or a Monday-Wednesday date!
• Pikes Peak Ranch. Woodland Park, CO. Situated just 2 hours from Denver, this venue provides a comprehensive wedding package with on-site lodging. It offers both indoor and outdoor spaces with stunning mountain views, creating a picturesque setting for your special day. Pricing for Microwedding (25 guests or less) – $2000. Elopements (10 or less) $1000.

South-West/Western Slope Colorado (Durango, Aspen, Telluride, Ouray, etc)

• Maroon Bells Amphitheatre. Aspen, CO. This spot is only ideal for ceremonies, like most park options we mention. Receptions are not allowed, and the maximum number of guests allowed is 50 (which is perfect for your small wedding). Reservation fee $200.
• Hotel Jerome. Aspen, CO. An Aspen icon and historic landmark since 1889, Hotel Jerome opened at the height of the town’s silver boom. As the only Aspen hotel to survive the silver crash, you can’t experience Aspen, without experiencing Jerome. Offers a flat rate fee for weddings up to 50 people. Great spot for an intimate ceremony and reception. Contact jerome.meetings@aubergeresorts.com for more pricing information.
• Eureka Lodge: Silverton, CO. This lodge, nestled in the San Jan Mountains near Silverton, CO is a privately owned historic mining hotel.  The ceremony spot offers sweeping views of the mountains and the lodge and is perched on the edge of a river gorge
• The Observatory at Alta Lakes, Ophir, CO. The Observatory at Atla Lakes is a private mountain venue within the 13,000-foot Palmyra and Silver peaks of the San Juan Mountains. We love this venue for its remoteness and feeling on top of the world. It can also accommodate up to 45 people for an outdoor wedding. 
• San Sophia Overlook. Telluride, CO.  overlooking view of the mountains with the town of Telluride, then San Sophia Overlook is perfect for you with gorgeous mountain views surrounded by grassy fields. Reservations can be made through Telluride Ski Resort and the venue itself is available from June-October (summer season) and December-March (winter season). The venue itself can be accessed by a Gondola to take you to an elevation of 10,540 ft. Reservation fee: Pricing starts at $6,000 for the summer season and $5,000 for the winter season. Guest Limit 200.
• Woods Walk. Crested Butte, CO. Looking for a ceremony spot that involves some hiking? Wood Walk is a 2.9-mile trail near Crested Butte, CO. We love this area because you can have so many portrait opportunities with different backdrops. From Mt Crested Butte to the grassy field and aspen trees. It’s also considered a relatively easy hike you can have your friends and family join in! Reservation fee? Woods Walk is one of the ceremony sites owned by Crested Butte Land Trust, that you can reserve for both elopements and larger weddings. A $2,000 payment is required at the time of booking for scheduling a wedding venue, $500 of which is a refundable deposit to ensure the property is left in a clean and natural condition. Guest limit: 100
• Ridgway State Park Overlook. Ridgway CO. Within the San Juan Mountains in Colorado, you’ll find Ridgway State Park. Close to Ouray, CO, this outdoor venue spot offers a gorgeous overlook with mountain peaks and a sparkling reservoir! There is also an area you can use for your reception if you’re planning on having a small picnic with loved ones. Reservation fee & packages? Ceremony fees range from $135 to $400 with a reservation. Guest limit – 100.
• Dunton Hot Springs. Dolores, CO. Dunton Hot Springs is a luxury mountain resort with natural hot springs and stunning mountain views of CO. You can even rent the whole area for an exclusive small wedding experience. There are also plenty of activities to do here from horseback riding and fly-fishing to snowshoeing and dog-sledding. Reservation fee & packages? There are small wedding and elopement packages starting at $6,500. Guest limit: 2-68 guests
• Mountain Wedding Garden. Ouray, CO.  The Mountain Wedding Garden venue is considered a do-it-yourself venue! You can transform this space into anything you dream up and make your day as unique as you. They do not offer staff members available for your day, nor assist with planning, organization, or configuration of the space – I highly recommend having a planner to help with this. the wedding garden and pavilion can be booked separately Monday-Thursday and can only be booked together Friday-Sunday. Due to snow, the venue is closed from October through May.Pricing: Separate starts at $700. Together starts at $2000.
• Crested Butte Land Trust. Ouray, CO. a unique setting, surrounded by aspens and fir trees, abundant wildflowers, magnificent peaks, winding rivers, and tranquil lakes, The Crested Butte Land Trust offers three stunning properties for weddings: Woods Walk, Peanut Lake, and Gunsight Bridge. Price: $2000. 

I hope this roundup of Colorado micro-wedding venues gets you excited about picking the perfect spot for your big day. For more details on the best Colorado micro-wedding venues, check out my blog for additional resources or inquire about your date on my contact page to start planning your wedding!