Outdoor Wedding Venues in Colorado for Nature-Loving Couples
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As an avid outdoorswoman, I love being a Denver wedding photographer. From alpine forests to snowcapped mountain peaks, there’s so much to explore mere miles from the city limits. And when it comes to outdoor wedding venues in Colorado, nature-loving couples have options galore. Whether you’re envisioning a campground wedding under the stars, a ceremony tucked into an alpine meadow, or an elegant garden soiree, you can bring it to life here. Let’s explore the wedding venues that make Denver such a stand-out destination for an outdoor celebration!
Why Consider Denver for an Outdoor Wedding?
In Colorado, there’s no need to choose between skyscrapers and nature when planning your wedding day. Denver, with its proximity to the Rocky Mountains, offers the best of both worlds! Every season is beautiful here, from the lushness of spring and summer to fall’s famous foliage and winter’s snowfall.
But when you plan an outdoor wedding in the Denver area, there’s no need to rough it in exchange for appreciating natural beauty. The city’s hotels, Airbnbs, restaurants, breweries, and cultural attractions are at your fingertips. Additionally, most major airports in the U.S. offer direct flights to Denver, making it a convenient destination for nature-loving couples from all across the country.
Should You Have a Campground Wedding Near Denver?
Something I love about Denver is its proximity to beautiful outdoor spaces, which allow you to experience an intimate connection with nature while also hosting an epic party with minimal restrictions. For the nature-loving couple who enjoys flexing their creative muscle, the area’s campgrounds provide a blank canvas for planning an entire weekend of celebration and fun! Both budget- and pet-friendly, these venues offer the opportunity to sleep under the stars after saying “I do.” My favorite campground and camp-style wedding venues near Denver include:
If planning a campground wedding, be sure to thoroughly consider the logistics (or hire a wedding planner to help you). You should have an answer for all of the following questions:
Is the location an established wedding venue, or just a campground?
How many guests can the location safely host? Is there sufficient parking space for both guests and vendors?
Does the location require any permits? Are there any alcohol, fire, or noise restrictions?
Does the location have bathroom facilities?
What kinds of on-site lodging are available?
How will you dispose of trash?
How long will you have access to specific spaces, such as pavilions or covered areas?
Are you prepared for inclement weather?
How far is the drive from Denver? Do you need to provide transportation for your guests?
Top Outdoor Wedding Venues in Colorado
Boulder Creek by Wedgewood Weddings (Boulder, CO)
This venue is a serene natural escape, accessible via Denver public transportation and close to lodging options in the city of Boulder. Equipped to host year-round weddings, it offers a variety of indoor and outdoor sites. “Creekside,” an outdoor ceremony site, is a highlight, with a babbling brook and a rock wall that creates a natural amphitheater. The permanently draped pavilion is an outdoor space suitable for most weather conditions, while the versatile banquet hall is ideal for a cozy winter celebration. Shannon and Robert had a brunch wedding at Boulder Creek during peak fall foliage!
Distance from Denver: 25 miles
Starting Fee: $1,500
Capacity: 250
Site Rental Duration: Varies
Rentals Included: Tables, chairs, dishware, glassware, lighting, and A/V equipment.
Vendor Restrictions: Wedgewood’s packages include planning and coordination services. All other vendors must be licensed.
Getting Ready Rooms: Yes, bridal suite and groom’s suite.
Pet-Friendly: Not listed; inquire for information.
Spruce Mountain Ranch (Larkspur, CO)
This working cattle ranch and event venue features two properties located over a mile apart, known as “Upper Ranch” and “Lower Ranch.” Each section is suitable for year-round use, featuring both indoor and outdoor site options. These include wide-open grass fields at the foot of Spruce Mountain, lodges with wood-burning fireplaces, and an intimate lakeside ceremony site, all featuring sweeping mountain views. Lower Ranch’s largest event space, Albert’s Lodge, can accommodate up to 200 guests, while Upper Ranch’s Ponderosa Room can seat 450 people.
Distance from Denver: 45 miles
Starting Fee: $5,000
Capacity: Varies
Site Rental Duration: 11 hours
Rentals Included: Tables and chairs
Vendor Restrictions: Catering, alcohol, and rental service. All other vendors must be licensed.
Getting Ready Rooms: Yes, a cottage and a loft with lounges.
Pet-Friendly: Yes
Meadow Creek Lodge (Pine, CO)
This venue offers an intimate wedding weekend experience just 30 miles from Downtown Denver. Your rental package includes on-site lodging for up to 20 guests and exclusive use of the 34-acre property for an entire weekend! Site options include a ceremony meadow, a gazebo (perfect for an intimate ceremony or first look!), a cocktail patio, and a modern ballroom. When you and your guests aren’t celebrating, you can enjoy walking the hiking path around the property, taking a dip in one of the hot tubs, or unwinding in the dry sauna.
Distance from Denver: 30 miles
Starting Fee: $15,000
Capacity: 120
Site Rental Duration: Each rental runs from 2:00 p.m. the day before your wedding to 12:00 p.m. the day after your wedding.
Rentals Included: Wooden ceremony arbor, tables, chairs, and yard games.
Vendor Restrictions: None
Getting Ready Rooms: While there is no dedicated bridal suite, you may use the on-site lodging as a getting-ready space.
Pet-Friendly: Yes
Hudson Gardens (Littleton, CO)
Hudson Gardens is a thirty-acre public garden and event center. The venue offers three distinct options for planning your wedding utilizing its unique facilities. The “Love is Evergreen” setting features a historic log cabin, known as “The Inn at Hudson Gardens,” and a backyard with tall pine trees and flowerbeds. The “Love is a Rose” option comprises the rose garden and “The Bloom Room,” a rustic, round event space completed in 2022. Finally, the “Love is a Bridge” setting includes “Monet’s Place,” a cobblestone platform overlooking a water garden, and an adjacent pavilion.
Distance from Denver: 12 miles
Starting Fee: $1,600
Capacity: 150-175
Site Rental Duration: Eight hours
Rentals Included: Tables and chairs
Vendor Restrictions: Clients must hire a professional day-of coordinator and choose a caterer from a list of preferred vendors.
Getting Ready Rooms: Yes, two dressing rooms.
Pet-Friendly: No
Denver Botanical Gardens (Denver, CO)
With plants and flowers from around the world and an ever-changing landscape, Denver Botanical Gardens is a nature-loving couple’s dream wedding venue. There are many indoor and outdoor sites to mix and match to create the day you’ve been envisioning, as well as endless photo locations. I’ve had the honor of photographing Sarah and Jake’s silent disco wedding and Allie and Connor’s spring wedding at this venue! For a more in-depth look at the site options available, check out my Guide to a Denver Botanical Gardens Wedding.
Distance from Denver: 3 miles
Starting Fee: $2,000
Capacity: Varies
Site Rental Duration: 12 hours
Rentals Included: Tables, chairs, and rustic signage.
Vendor Restrictions: Catering and rentals
Getting Ready Rooms: Yes, bridal suite.
Pet-Friendly: No
Evergreen Lake House (Evergreen, CO)
The Evergreen Lake House is a 5,000-square-foot log cabin-style structure, with large windows and glass doors that bring the outside in. The venue is available year-round for both public and private events, including weddings! Most wedding ceremonies take place outside, facing the water. The intimate Octagon Room, with its seven windowed sides, is another popular option for ceremonies, while the warmly lit Great Room hosts inviting receptions complete with a stone fireplace.
Distance from Denver: 25 miles
Starting Fee: $4,500
Capacity: 200
Site Rental Duration: Eight or ten hours
Rentals Included: Tables and chairs
Vendor Restrictions: Catering
Getting Ready Rooms: Yes, dressing room.
Pet-Friendly: Yes, must be leashed at all times.
With sweeping mountain views, lush plant life, and luxurious facilities, these outdoor wedding venues in Colorado offer every feature a nature-loving couple could want. Have you discovered the perfect setting for your special day? I’d love to help you capture it! My work is authentic and emotional, telling the story of your wedding day through true-to-life images that transport you back to the moments that mattered most. To learn more about how I custom-tailor my wedding photography packages—and start working with me to build your own—please reach out!
Venues Featured:
Boulder Creek by Wedgewood Weddings
Spruce Mountain Ranch
Evergreen Lake House
Meadow Creek Lodge
Hudson Gardens
Denver Botanical Gardens