Breathtaking Venues With The Perfect View To Say “I Do”
Say "I Do" from high up in the Rocky Mountains to downtown Denver to historic Colorado Springs
Photo courtesy of C Lazy U Ranch
Whether you’re a Colorado native or looking to plan a destination wedding, there’s no shortage of breathtaking venues in which to say “I do” in the Centennial State. From high up in the Rocky Mountains to downtown Denver to historic Colorado Springs and everywhere in between, picturesque Colorado weddings are in abundance.
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C LAZY U RANCH
Northwest of Denver is Colorado’s premier luxury guest ranch, C Lazy U Ranch, an all-inclusive experience with 8,500 acres of land and more than 200 horses. A unique and stunning destination for weddings all year long, C Lazy U provides a luxury Western ambience with sweeping mountain vistas for the wedding couple’s special day.
Locally and family-owned since 1919—when two families, the Smillies and the McQuearys, merged their ranches to form C Lazy U—the ranch has continued its legacy of outstanding horsemanship and remains true to its core with family-focused programming, rich in the history of the American West. (The ranch has changed hands several times, with Denver families the Singletons and the Bailey-Stanfords the current owners.)
There’s no shortage of breathtaking views and spaces for a bespoke wedding, with four indoor-outdoor ceremony sites, three indoor-outdoor reception sites and scenic photography locations. Gourmet dining and bar packages include a wine list curated by the on-site sommelier.
Newlyweds can look forward to celebrating their love in a secluded honeymoon cabin, and at the ranch’s Lazy You Spa they can enjoy an intimate signature treatment: the “Cowboy Soak,” a relaxing moonlit soak in therapeutic copper tubs, complete with champagne and strawberries.
Additionally, wedding parties can enjoy a variety of activities such as wellness amenities at the new Lazy You Hideaway (an adults-only relaxation lounge), horseback riding, Orvis-endorsed fly-fishing, swimming, tennis, pickleball, mountain biking, hiking, yoga, a zip line and ropes course, trap shooting, archery, hatchet throwing, and scenic ranger all-terrain vehicle tours.
C Lazy U Ranch
3640 CO125, Granby
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BIGSBY’S FOLLY
Nestled in the heart of downtown Denver is an 1886 warehouse that once housed mining equipment. The rustic allure of the historic building makes Bigsby’s Folly a hidden gem with the versatility to host gatherings from 15 to 300 in four distinctive dining areas as well as in an intimate patio garden.
Named after the owner’s beloved golden retriever, this urban winery combines historic charm with modern elegance, offering a stunning backdrop complete with exposed brick, soaring ceilings, original wood timbers, romantic lighting and, of course, handcrafted wines.
With two winemakers who specialize in both Old World and New World wines from California, Washington, Oregon and even Colorado, the venue produces small-batch artisanal wines made to be savored with friends and family.
To make your celebration even more unique, Bigsby’s Folly offers custom wine blendings complete with personalized labels and curated chef-driven menus for an experience like no other. This dog-friendly wine haven has a dedicated team to ensure your “I dos” go off without a hitch.
Bigsby’s Folly Craft Winery
3563 Wazee St., Denver
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HOTEL POLARIS
With breathtaking views of Pikes Peak and the Rampart Range, Hotel Polaris at the U.S. Air Force Academy offers an unforgettable wedding experience against the panoramic backdrop of Colorado’s Front Range. Inspired by aviation, the midcentury modern hotel features several stunning indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception locations, perfect for intimate gatherings or grand celebrations of up to 450 guests.
Choose from all-inclusive package options like the Celestial Celebration or Eternal Skies to create your dream fete. Culinary experiences include a vast array of rehearsal dinner meal options, plated meal reception options, farewell party brunch selections and late-night snack offerings to keep your celebration going.
Beyond the epic views, guests can embrace the adventurous Colorado spirit with the U.S. Air Force Academy flight simulator experience, hiking through the Garden of the Gods, riding the Pikes Peak Cog Railway or visiting the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Not to miss: the locally curated spa experiences at Ascent Spa & Wellness.
Hotel Polaris
8989 N. Gate Blvd., Colorado Springs
