Being in Colorado with over 300 days of sunshine makes choosing an outdoor venue to celebrate your wedding day a very popular choice. There are many great venues in the Denver area and throughout the Front Range for your wedding. Many of them are great for their amazing views of the foothills and mountains and some have an incredible barn to make the backdrop for your wedding receptions Whatever it is you are looking for, Elevate Photography has probably photographed there, so we thought it would be fun to show you a list of our favorites. At all of these locations you have the option of an outdoor ceremony and many of them have spaces for outdoor receptions as well.
We also wrote a blog on Denver’s Best Golf Course and Country Club Wedding Venues and since many of them fall into this category we thought you might want to check them out too. Here is a link to that blog post.
Barn at Deer Creek Valley Ranch
Located 45 minutes west from Denver, The Barn at Deer Creek Valley Ranch is an intimate boutique mountain setting for your wedding. Deer Creek Valley Ranch offers your choice of the Barn Venue with rustic mountain charm, or the Homestead Venue with elegance and chandeliers. The venue also has several outdoor ceremony sites to choose from, each highlighting sweeping views of mountains and meadows. Enjoy cocktail hour under market lights by one of the outdoor fireplaces while playing lawn games with your guests.
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64407 US Hwy 285, Bailey, CO 80421
https://deercreekvalleyranch.com/
303.929.9133
blanc
Blanc is located in the center of downtown Denver’s RiNo district and is a great space for your wedding day. The interior of blanc boasts a large main hall, exposed brick walls and a lot of great natural light, which is perfect for photos. It is a very flexible space that you can easily personalize with your own creative decor.
The exterior space is a nice oasis in the middle of the city and is perfect for your ceremony and cocktail hour, especially on a beautiful summer night. The courtyard space includes leafy shade trees, market lights, and grapevines. The gazebo is a seated area is sheltered by a large grape arbor and features a market light chandelier.
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3150 Walnut Street, Denver, CO 80205
https://blancdenver.com
303.974.7487
Boettcher Mansion
The Boettcher Mansion provides a rare combination of historic authenticity and modern amenities from its secluded setting inside the Lookout Mountain Nature Preserve in Golden, Colorado, only a half-hour drive west of Denver. Built in 1917 in the arts and crafts style as a summer home and seasonal hunting lodge, it now serves a special and unique wedding venue. The Mansion, Carriage House and Gazebo are three distinctive spaces that present a variety of opportunities for your wedding day. We also love heading into the trees or taking a short walk to a vista that makes for stunning wedding photos.
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900 Colorow Rd, Golden, CO 80401
https://www.jeffco.us/771/Boettcher-Mansion
720.497.7630
Denver Botanic Gardens
From traditional to whimsical, rustic to chic, wedding sites at Denver Botanic Gardens are surrounded by botanical splendor and stunning natural backdrops that will ensure your wedding is beautifully unique and utterly unforgettable. Choose the perfect space or combination of spaces for your ceremony, cocktail hour, reception or rehearsal dinner. With more than a dozen rentable spaces, the Gardens offers a variety of indoor and outdoor venues for anywhere from 10 to 1,200 guests.
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1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206
https://www.botanicgardens.org
720.865.3500
Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms
Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms is situated by the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, providing a gorgeous landscape for all who choose to visit. The farm’s 700 acres are lovingly cared for, presenting as a beautiful background for any wedding event. There are a number of structures on the farm. Of the buildings, a barn, farmhouse, and schoolhouse have been renovated so that they are ideal for holding gatherings and functions. Scenic vistas of mountains and serene landscapes of gardens can be viewed from each of these locations.
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8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Rd, Littleton, CO 80128
https://www.botanicgardens.org/chatfield-farms
720.865.3500
Highlands Ranch Mansion
The Highlands Ranch Mansion is a historic wedding venue that was built in 1891 and located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado that exudes charm and character with tons of space and opportunities to host the wedding you’ve always imagined. The Mansion is surrounded by picturesque landscaped grounds, expansive vistas, and architectural details. When you host your wedding at the Highlands Ranch Mansion, you have exclusive use of the property. The Mansion has a strong connection to its Western heritage and is surrounded by more than 200 acres of ranchland.
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9950 E Gateway Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
https://www.denvergov.org
303.791.0177
Lionsgate Event Center
Lionsgate is home to three beautiful venues, two of which have wonderful locations for an outdoor ceremony. The Dove House is a historic mansion sitting on luscious and full gardens consisting of 100 year old trees, intimate spaces and gardens galore. The Gatehouse is a dairy farm turned fairy tale. With a large ballroom space and elegant stained glass it is sure to dazzle you and your guests. They also have a full staff of wedding coordinators to help make your wedding go smoothly from planning through the end of your wedding night.
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1055 US-287, Lafayette, CO 80026
https://www.lionsgatecenter.com
303.665.6525
Spruce Mountain Events
Spruce Mountain offers an impressive collection of wedding ceremony and reception locations expressing Colorado style, with magnificent hand-crafted detail, state of the art modern conveniences, and indoor/outdoor capabilities. Conveniently located just 30 minutes south of Denver and 30 minutes north of Colorado Springs, our wedding and event venue peacefully sits in the picturesque foothills of Colorado.
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14771 S Spruce Mountain Rd, Larkspur, CO 80118
https://sprucemountainevents.com
719.249.7010
Sweet Heart Winery & Event Center
Sweet Heart Winery is situated alongside the Big Thompson River near the foothills of the great Rocky Mountains. The winery balances a rugged Colorado vibe with an unmistakable elegance –offering an exquisite event setting to fulfill your specific vision. Their riverside outdoor ceremony site is nestled under arching cottonwood trees and offers views of the mountains and Devil’s Backbone. They can accommodate wedding ceremonies and receptions of up to 200 guests.
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5500 W US-34, Loveland, CO 80537
https://sweetheartwinery.com
970.646.4314
The Hudson Gardens & Event Center
Hudson Gardens has thirty acres of natural spaces, you can choose from multiple venues and some of the most beautiful backdrops in the Denver area. They have three distinct areas to choose from. For your ceremony you can pick a rustic log cabin as your background or one of their two other ceremony sites where you will be surrounded by nature. You can then enjoy your reception in the log cabin or under one of their white canopies.
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6115 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120
https://www.hudsongardens.org
303.797.8565
The Manor House
The Manor House is an elegant, historic wedding venue located in Littleton, Colorado. It’s nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Ken-Caryl Valley. Guests will experience gorgeous views every way they turn at this beautifully restored mansion. Couples can accommodate up to 250 guests at this vintage-style venue. The Manor House sits on six beautiful acres that are exclusively yours for the day. You can exchange your vows outdoors with the amazing Dry Creek Canyon as your backdrop. For your reception, you can dance the night away in their elegant ballroom.
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1 Manor House Rd, Littleton, CO 80127
https://www.themanorhouse.com
303.799.1000
The Pavilion at Cheeseman Park
Sitting in the middle of beautiful Cheeseman park in the heart of Denver is the the Cheesman Park Pavilion that was constructed in 1908 from Colorado Yule marble. It was built in the Neoclassical style, on a raised platform and topped by decorative balustrades. The walls were installed with fountains and inset with grand staircases approaching the pavilion, in the style of an Italian Renaissance garden. It is surrounded by beautiful flower gardens and has views of the downtown Denver skyline which makes for a wonderful location for your wedding ceremony.
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1900 E 11th Ave, Denver, CO 80206
https://www.denvergov.org
720.913.1311
The Venue at Crooked Willow Farms
Located in the Plum Creek Valley, just 35 minutes south of Denver and north of Colorado Springs, is one of the most diverse and unique venues in the region. Crooked Willow Farms stunning, 90-acre property features multiple hand-crafted event spaces that are rich in history, amenities, and breathtaking views. Among all the red barns that have been converted to a marvelous event space you’ll discover a variety indoor and outdoor locations that will give you plenty of choices for the perfect wedding day.
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10554 S Perry Park Rd, Larkspur, CO 80118
https://crookedwillowevents.com
303.951.8888
Willow Ridge Manor
Willow Ridge Manor is a historic wedding venue located in Morrison, Colorado. This elegant manor dates back to the turn of the 20th century when it’s extensive renovations were completed in 1915. In 1989, it moved to its present site on the Red Rock formations at the entrance of the foothills. Couples can accommodate up to 200 guests at this mansion. For your ceremony, you have multiple outdoor options. You can exchange your vows in a candlelit ceremony in their Grand Ballroom or say your “I do’s” on one of their decks. The Manor features an upper deck off the Grand Ballroom or a lower deck with views of the Red Rock formations as your backdrop.
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4903 Willow Springs Rd, Morrison, CO 80465
https://www.willowridgemanor.com/
303.697.6951
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