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The Best Wedding Venues In Colorado

Let’s dive into some of the best Colorado Wedding Venues. Finding a wedding venue is one of the first steps taken after getting engaged. While it can be daunting finding a venue first, it’s also recommended to hire a wedding planner early on to determine your vision. From here, an experienced, local, planner will be able to provide guidance to which venue best fits needs, wants and your wedding vision.

Notably, with wedding venues in Colorado booking faster and further out than ever, it’s also a very safe idea to find your venue sooner than later. Let’s dive in below.

Key Steps To Take Before Booking Your Venue

Determine Your Final Budget

There are several factors to explore when determining your final budget. Just remember – when in doubt, it’s always best to check with the venue staff to see what the suggested limitations are.

Determine Your Wedding Guest Count

To find a venue that will meet your requirements – you first have to determine if it is big enough and can accommodate your guest count. In addition, it will need to not only fit your guest count, but fit them comfortably. While a venue might fit your guest count – it’s key to determine if it will be large enough to host your event in a way that does not feel cramped.

On average – it’s expected that 20-30% of your invites will not be able to make your event.

Evaluate The Size Of The Venue

While an overcrowded venue isn’t ideal, oftentimes and under populated one is as well! Oftentimes, a push in either direction of the spectrum will result in the space feeling off. In most cases, it’s best to plan for 60-80% capacity – dependent on the layout of the venue. To better evaluate the size of the venue, ask the venue staff if they have any photographs of prior events with details of how many guests were present.

Read Reviews About The Venues

This is one of the most important things you can do before scheduling a tour with a venue. To find the most up to date reviews, check out the business on Google by simply searching the venue name and looking at their reviews. In addition, another great place to see reviews is on Wedding Wire and The Knot.

This will allow you to see the venues track record. Ultimately, it will give you first hand insight to how they will perform on your wedding day and whether you can trust them with your event.

Do They Have The Amenities You Hoped For?

Does the venue have an indoor or outdoor ceremony location? Do they work with the other vendors you are looking to hire (some venues have a set list of in-house vendors). All of these things are important to consider.

The Best Time Of Year To Get Married In Telluride

When Should You Have Your Wedding In Telluride?

Telluride is a unique location that allows a different type of beauty for every season. In addition, it’s natural beauty is simply hard to beat regardless of the time of year.

Spring Weddings In Telluride

Spring in Telluride typically takes place from late April to early June. This is mainly due to the amount of snowfall that takes place in Southwest Colorado. However, there are still many incredible spots and colors to be found. Just note, Spring conditions can prove to be snowy and wet at the flip of a switch so plan accordingly.

Summer Weddings In Telluride

Summer weddings in Telluride are absolutely beautiful. As the snow clears from the peaks that surround town, the greenery truly comes to life. Moreover, the weather is much cooler in Telluride than that of the front range (Denver), making summer evenings highly enjoyable.

Fall Weddings In Telluride

Weddings in Colorado in the fall are highly sought after – especially in Telluride. Featuring some of the largest Aspen groves in the state, it’s incredibly beautiful if you can schedule your wedding during the correct time period. Typically, the leaves will peak for about two or three weeks at the end of September, but it’s best to consult your venue for their specific guidance on their location.

Winter Weddings In Telluride

The winter in Telluride typically lasts from November to April. During this time you can expect a decent amount of snowfall, but also incredible views. The peaks of Telluride are best seen in the winter, as their features and beauty are truly highlighted.

The Cost Of A Colorado Wedding Venue

Weddings In Colorado Cost $50,000 – $85,000 On Average

Having your wedding in Colorado is likely going to be more expensive than the US average. Due to it being a beautiful destination local with lots of demand, prices are higher. In addition, many of the highly desired venues are further away from Denver which houses most of the states population. This causes added costs for travel, and more remote operations for vendors.

To get a better idea of how much a wedding could cost, check out this calculator.

The Average Cost Of A Wedding Venue In Colorado

On average, you can expect to spend $8,000 – $15,000 for a wedding venue in Colorado. However, there are many that are above this number due to their exquisite reputation, views, service & high demand. You can expect to find more reasonably priced options on the front range (Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, etc.) with the mountain towns having more premium rates.

Colorado Wedding Venue Guides By Location

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Wedding Photographer and Videographer

Austin Francis Sylvest is a destination wedding photographer and videographer based in Colorado with over 10 years of professional experience. His style evokes those warm, lived moments that celebrate the beauty in the ordinary. His imagery and filmmaking emphasize real moments over staged ones, garnering a true to life feel.

With a strong focus on film, he shoots both 35mm and medium format photography mixed with digital mediums. In addition, he has a focus on 16mm videography with super 8 and digital mediums available. He specializes in weddings in Colorado weddings in Aspen, Telluride, Vail, Denver and Steamboat Springs.

Notably, he also offers specialized services in New Orleans, New York City and Iceland.

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