Today, we're highlighting micro wedding venues in Colorado that can be a perfect fit for your small wedding. These intimate settings, from cozy mountain lodges to urban spaces, offer a diverse range of options for your special day. Whether you call Colorado home or are planning a destination wedding, this collection of venues for your Colorado micro wedding highlights some of the best locations across the state.
From rustic barns and historic landmarks to cool camps and resorts perfect for weekend-long weddings, these venues capture the essence of Colorado's natural beauty. With their intimate ambiance and personalized services, these small wedding venues are the perfect choice for couples who value quality over quantity and wish to share this special moment with their closest friends and family.
We've pulled together some of the best options for small wedding venues in Colorado, including all-inclusive micro wedding packages, in Colorado, but this list certainly isn't exhaustive. If you want to discover even more hidden gems throughout Colorado (or anywhere in the US), be sure to check out some of our other venue resources:
Colorado is home to some incredible wedding venues, but we think these are some of the best. These wedding venues are perfect for weddings with 50 guests or less, offering packages and amenities more suitable for smaller guest lists.
Photo: Idlewild Ridge
Idlewild Ridge; Lake George
Picture your dream wedding at an intimate mountain retreat over a weekend in Colorado, surrounded by your closest family and friends with acres of serene forest at your doorstep. At our 21-acre private property, you’ll have the perfect setting for an unforgettable celebration.
Capacity: 125 for the ceremony and reception; lodging for 16
Price Range: Off season starts at $1,000; peak season starts at $7,000
This intimate venue just steps from Old Town Fort Collins offers all-inclusive pricing and on-site lodging. This space is a perfect fit for a micro wedding with 50 guests or less. They have a beautiful indoor space, complete with wooden beams and a cozy fireplace along with a small outdoor lawn surrounded by old growth trees. The space includes plenty of room for each side to get ready, and one of the spaces even has darts, a pool table, and a large screen television for entertaining.
Gold Mountain Ranch has a view unlike any other that will leave your guests in awe as you say "I do." This micro wedding venue in Colorado provides the perfect weekend wedding location with over 1200 acres of private property to explore, plenty of outdoor activities, and access to one of Colorado's most charming mountain towns.
Capacity: 40 for the ceremony and reception; lodging for up to 18
The Black Diamond Lodge is tucked deep in the San Juan Mountains and is ideal for multi-day events, the lodge offers on-site lodging, flexible vendor options, customizable packages, and a ton of other amenities making it an ideal small wedding venue in Colorado. Bonus—it's near Purgatory Ski Resort.
Capacity: 95 for the ceremony and reception; lodging for 42
Price Range: $4,000 venue fee + $5,500/night for lodging
Shaw's River Ranch & Wildflower Farm is a family owned venue located in Salida, Co along the banks of the South Arkansas River. We have a private setting with meadows of wildflowers, ponds, waterfalls, river and mountain views. Don't settle for anything but the best Colorado has to offer for your special day! At Shaw's River Ranch, we specialize in creating unique and unforgettable wedding experiences. Our breathtaking views of the 14,000+ foot mountain ranges and the South Arkansas River and Green Creek provide the perfect backdrop for your special day.
A lot of couples are looking for the convenience of an intimate wedding venue that's close to the amenities of Denver or Boulder, and convenient for their guests coming from out of town. Wedding venues within two hours of DIA are plentiful and the style, cost, and amenities range from mountain lodges to chic urban spaces.
Colorado has tons of small wedding venues perfect for a full weekend event. From hotels in historic mining towns to ski lodges tucked high in the mountains and even hot springs resorts, there is no shortage of options to suit every style.
Colorado is known for it's mountain views and these small wedding venues check that box! Whether you're looking for a wildflower meadow or a mountaintop venue accessible only by gondola these venues offer a stunning backdrop for your wedding.
Colorado is one of the most expensive places in the country to have a wedding, but luckily its also home to tons of public outdoor spaces that can be rented for wedding ceremonies and occasionally, receptions. Pair one of these outdoor locations with an Airbnb or a local restaurant and you have a really affordable venue in Colorado without sacrificing the views.
Colorado is home to the iconic Rocky Mountain National Park which offers incredible views of...you guessed it...the Rocky Mountains. Choosing to have a small wedding gives you the opportunity to take advantage of the many locations within the park to host your ceremony. Even larger guest lists can enjoy the views and activities of the park by choosing a venue nearby.
Having a small wedding often opens up a lot of opportunities for all-inclusive packages and venues which can be a huge time and money saver, not to mention less stress in planning! Here are some of our favorite all-inclusive wedding packages in Colorado perfect for your micro wedding or elopement.
This package really does it all. From elopements to 35-person micro weddings, Custom Weddings of Colorado has put together a package for around $5,000 (depending on location) and includes everything from location scouting, selection and booking to vendor coordination to cake.
We love the packages offered through Elevate Wedding Officiant because they're fully customizable. Their micro wedding packages offer officiating, venue selection, vendor recommendations and day-of coordination. Prices vary depending on what you include.
Colorado Micro Weddings
Another great Colorado all-inclusive wedding package option. Colorado Micro Weddings takes care of the location, photography and officiant, and other planning logistics. The nice thing about their micro wedding and elopement packages is that you can customize them to include exactly the things you need and leave anything you don't want. Their package prices range from a few hundred to a few thousand depending on what you include.
Ceremonies with Lisa
Another Officiant coming to the table with a fully customizable package for your elopement or micro wedding. Packages start at around $2,000 for officiating, location selection, and photography with optional add-ons for hair and makeup, cake, flowers, and more.
As you can see, Colorado offers a wide variety of small wedding venue options. From quaint brands and historic mansions to modern urban spaces and scenic ski resorts, Colorado really does have something for everyone. These micro wedding venues truly prioritize quality and intentional celebrations making them the perfect choice for your intimate celebration.
Author Bio
Jennie Swenson is a former micro wedding bride, and she now supports countless couples in planning their own intimate celebrations through her blog, featuring real micro wedding stories and a curated vendor directory. Her practical advice and firsthand experience make her a go-to resource for those seeking to create memorable and meaningful micro weddings.
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