Looking for Colorado micro wedding venues? Colorado is the perfect place for your outdoor micro wedding – gorgeous mountain views, charming mountain towns, and accessible scenic spots. There’s something for everyone to fall in love with here.
As a Colorado elopement and wedding photographer, I know that it can be overwhelming to figure out where you want to plan your celebration, especially if you plan on including guests! That’s why I wanted to make a selective list of locations that are both affordable and outdoors for you to consider with options from zero to 100 guests!
Let’s dive into ten affordable outdoor Colorado micro-wedding venues.
First things first, I want to let you know that all the locations I’ve included on this list do need to be reserved and each location has different fees. Also, if you reserve the location that does not inherently mean that the location is exclusive just for you and your guests to use.
Depending on the time of year, many of these locations are popular for people to visit. This doesn’t mean that you can’t still have a private and intimate micro wedding, but it’s good to be aware of it.
So, why reserve a venue if it doesn’t mean exclusivity to the area? Most areas in Colorado are going to legally require a usage permit to get married with guests. Finding a reservable location means that you are following the local lands permitting process and this avoids multiple weddings occuring at the same time!
With that being said, here are ten incredible outdoor venues for your micro wedding in Colorado for you to take a look at:
Sunrise Amphitheater is near Boulder and can accommodate up to 100 guests. The cost of renting the amphitheater ranges from $100 to $400, and the final price will depend on the time block you book and whether you’re a resident or not.
This venue includes a large circular area, tiered stone amphitheater seating, beautiful downtown views of Boulder, and a small stage. This site also allows some set up such as arches and chairs so you can add some customization to the venue.
You’ll want to go here to learn more about this venue’s features and the different time blocks available, or to make a reservation.
The Halfway House is a simple stone shelter with a patio outside in Boulder. This venue features beautiful views of the Boulder Valley and is halfway up Flagstaff Mountain. Renting this venue costs $100- $400, and it’s available by reservation for groups of up to 49 people.
Also, this venue is close to other iconic places including Chautauqua and Lost Gulch so either before or after your ceremony, you can take stunning portraits at one of these additional spots.
The Frisco Overlook is in The Frisco Adventure Park. This beautiful overlook site is also in the National Forest of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, and you’ll have the gorgeous Tenmile Mountain Range as your backdrop.
The Frisco Overlook features a wooden platform where you can have your ceremony and provides you with up to 120 chairs for your guests. They also provide you with a PA System and generator and will assist you with setting up and tearing down all items I’ve listed here.
If you are a resident, you can rent the venue Sunday-Thursday for $150 per hour or Friday-Saturday for $200 per hour. If you aren’t a resident, the venue will cost you $250 per hour Sunday-Thursday and $300 per hour to use Friday-Saturday.
Maroon Bells Amphitheater is a very sought-after location and it’s easy to understand why. This spot has incredible mountain views, lakes, evergreen forests, aspen groves, scenic trails, and more.
The Amphitheater overlooks a vast meadow, Maroon Lake, and the Maroon Bells creating an unforgettable backdrop for your micro wedding. If you want to plan your micro wedding here, you can invite up to 50 guests. This location costs $200 for the day.
Since this is such a popular location, you’ll need to plan to get a reservation well in advance. Reservations are not accepted for Fridays and Saturdays in June, July, and August. Also, reservations are not accepted for Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in September and October.
If you want to have a private micro wedding, this might not be the best spot for you, as this location is very busy.
Rocky Mountain National Park is perfect for a microwedding all year round. You’re sure to fall in love with this location. It has vast, incredible landscapes, scenic views, and a variety of areas where you can plan your microwedding from mountains, meadows, and lakes.
The cost of your micro wedding here is $300. The number of guests you can bring varies depending on the site you choose. Getting a permit to plan a wedding here can be a bit of a challenge as this is another very popular spot.
If you do want to have your micro wedding here, applications are accepted one year in advance of your desired wedding month, and applications are reviewed on a first-come basis.
Sapphire Point is near Dillon, Colorado, and is open year-round. This scenic location looks out over the Dillon Reservoir and the Gore and Tenmile mountain ranges. Also, the beautiful mountain towns of Breckenridge, Dillon, and Frisco can all be found nearby.
This location can accommodate up to 30 guests and charges a $120 usage fee for a 3-hour slot. However, as incredible as this location is, it is also a super popular spot that can be overcrowded, and it is not exclusive to you and your guests. There are new strict rules that require groups to utilize a shuttle as parking is extremely limited with no overflow parking!
Windy Point Campground is near the Dillon Reservoir and boasts incredible lake and mountain views. Also, this spot has several different ceremony sites from which you can choose.
The cost to reserve this location for your micro wedding is $240 for the Forest Loop or $294 for the Lake Loop. Windy Point Campground is only available from May 18th to September 30th each year. For more information on this location, check it out here.
The Trading Post Backyard is behind the Red Rocks Trading Post and below the Red Rocks Amphitheatre. You’ll have epic views of the Red Rocks formations and the valley.
This is a nontraditional wedding venue that blends both nature and history. The venue has a capacity of 100 guests for a banquet and 200 guests for a reception, and for pricing info, you can contact the venue here.
The AA Barn is perfect if you want a rustic mountain micro wedding. You’ll find the AA Barn in Grand Lake. You can have up to 100 guests at this location, which costs $100 for the day.
This venue also has incredible mountain views, a river, a meadow, and more. The AA Barn is open from June 1st to September 30th, and nearby attractions include Rocky Mountain National Park, Lake Granby, and Grand Lake.
You can find the Red Barn inside of the Golden Gate Canyon State Park. Also, you can’t go wrong with planning a fall wedding here, as this venue is located next to an aspen grove, creating a stunning, colorful backdrop.
The Red Barn costs $150 to use for the day. This location has two historic barns renovated with electrical outlets and lights. You can bring up to 150 guests to this venue.
I hope you found this guide helpful. For your outdoor micro wedding, Colorado has so much to offer you, and I’m thrilled that you’re considering planning your celebration here.
And… if you’re currently looking for a Colorado micro wedding photographer, I’d love to connect with you. I want you to feel free to do things your way without worrying about being “photogenic.” As your photographer, I will artfully frame you, your love, and the surrounding landscape.
You can get in contact with me here or learn more about my wedding and elopement services here. Let’s capture your micro wedding in a way that celebrates the one-of-a-kind way y’all love one another.
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