Serendipity loves wedding season! And how can we not? Colorado offers a variety of beautiful scenic options for couples to tie the knot—amazing mountain skylines, rustic farmhouses/cabins, historic Denver and more! And with spring officially starting in a few weeks (March 20th), Colorado wedding season will be in full bloom. The lively change of season (and color) may be one reason we love Colorado weddings but it is not the only one…read more to find out why else Colorado is the best wedding destination:
Colorado’s Natural Scenery | Call it bias, but it is hard to deny the beauty of the Rocky Mountains in Estes Park, historic buildings of Downtown Denver or rustic barns in Evergreen. Denver has 300 days of annual years of sunshine and once spring comes around, the burst of color and warmer temperatures create a perfect wedding dream! (Plus, because of high altitude and low humidity, you will almost be guaranteed a good hair day on your big day!) Let’s face it, Colorado has some of the best scenic landscapes in the US! You have access to national parks with majestic mountain backdrops like at Della Terra Mountain Chateu. Or stay closer to the city and its history at the historic Mile High Station—an architectural beauty for any elegant wedding. Regardless of what style and feel you are aiming for your big day, Colorado has every type of venue to accommodate your dream wedding, check out more venue ideas, here.
Colorado Local | Not only does Colorado offer so many naturally beautiful locations for your wedding but local products are top notch options for your big day menu! Whether you are holding your wedding at a barn or upscale downtown building, give your guests a true taste of Colorado! You can highlight regional flavors in your main dish such as bison, elk or trout. Or add some sweet fruity delight with the state fruit, Palisade peach or juicy melons of the Southeast Plains. And of course the drinks… Colorado is home to some of the best ranked breweries in the nation! You can count on quality food from local caterers, like us! We use local and sustainable providers such as Boulder Natural Chicken, Polidori Sausage, Tender Belly Pork and Infinite Harvest to provide the highest quality for your big day!
And did you know that Denver is ranked as the second most educated city in the US? That means we have some of the best talent and brains in the nation. There are so many creative wedding professionals that are located in Colorado who will help create the wedding of your dreams such as The Simply Elegant Group–an award winning wedding planning company located in Denver! Whether you are looking for photographers, caterers, wedding planners, entertainment or videographers, you can have comfort knowing that Colorado is full of top choices!
Visitor Destination Dream | You can check “entertaining guests” off your wedding week list because Colorado has so much to offer for your traveling guests. For families with children, the Children’s Museum of Denver boasts a 9 acre campus full of a variety of exhibits that range from themes of exploring, imagining, investigating and creating. Or for any nature enthusiast, spring and summer will bring many floral blooms and greenery growth at the renowned Denver Botanic Gardens. Or if they are looking for more nature involved adventure for hiking, mountain biking or simply exploring, there are four national parks of Colorado (Rocky Mountain, Mesa Verde, Great Sand Dunes and Black Canyon of the Gunnison)! For the foodie, Denver’s food scene has grown in popularity the past few years. With major restaurant openings and shows like Top Chef are putting Colorado on the map, there is no shortage of good food (and we would know)! Need more ideas for guests? Check out the Denver Itinerary for more recommendations.