Wedding
Loved up couples looking for a unique location for a destination wedding should head to Colorado to take advantage of some of the beautiful natural landscapes on offer.
Whether couples are planning an intimate ceremony or a huge family affair, Colorado has a range of stunning innate and unique locations to suit every taste for a destination ceremony.
With an average of 300 days of sunshine every year, warm summer temperatures and exceptional orange and red hues of the numerous rock formations, Colorado has a fairytale setting for any ceremony.
Take a look at some of Colorado’s top destinations for a unique ceremony.
Colorado Springs
Pikes Peak
For a wedding with a view Pikes Peak, located in the heart of Colorado Springs, offers a stunning backdrop for a romantic ceremony with unique photographs. Just an hour south of Denver, the world’s highest cog railway transports guests 4,302metres to the summit of Pikes Peak. Here couples can say their ‘I dos’ above the tree line, or for those more adventurous a small hike up Barr Trail will take visitors to the peak. On a clear day, the eye can see as far as the state of Kansas.
Garden of the Gods Park
Garden of the Gods Park is a national natural landmark set against Pikes Peak. Featuring dramatic towering red rock formations with hues of reds and oranges, the deep colours are a great contrast to any bride to be intending to wear a light dress.
With dramatic views, 300' towering sandstone rock formations against a backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies, these are scenes commonly found only in the movies.
Popular locations are the Central Garden area, the J.C. Plaza at the foot of Kissing Camels and the Three Graces/Cathedral Spires area at the western side of the Central Garden walkway which are all spectacular landscapes
There is no cost associated with marriage ceremonies, however the legacy is that it remains free and open to the public at all times.
Glenwood Springs
For a destination with plenty of r’n’r on hand, Glenwood Hot Springs resort is the perfect location for couples to distress and relax before the big day. Boasting the world’s largest mineral springs pool and the new Spa of the Rockies, couples are encouraged to arrive in the region ahead of the wedding to take advantage of some of the relaxation treatments on offer.
The Spa of the Rockies at Glenwood Hot Springs offers brides and grooms a retreat where they can relax and indulge themselves – brides have access to a spa menu of signature treatments with this in mind. Of course with photos of the rings in every wedding album, hands (and feet) benefit from regular attention. Brides can also request a complimentary makeup application by one of the Spa’s trained estheticians.
For the ceremony itself, couples can either have their ceremony at the resort or in nearby Glenwood Canyon, a scenic gorge located above the mighty Colorado River.
Grand Junction
The naturally charming location is Colorado’s hot spot for summer adventure and home to Colorado’s wine country. The local landscape is so diverse, with canyons, the Colorado River and excellent terrain meaning it’s a popular destination with visitors flocking to the town for adventure sports and wine tours from all over the world.
One of Grand Junction’s greatest local attractions is the Colorado National Monument, located just to the west of the town. This unsung wonder is a spectacular towering sandstone rock canyon, the envy of many a photographer with a breath-taking backdrop.
Weddings are conducted in four picturesque areas in the National Monument - Book Cliffs View Shelter, the Saddlehorn Picnic Area, the Devils Kitchen Picnic Area, and the Saddlehorn Amphitheatre. Each of the four locations is surrounded by beautiful views and dramatic red rock panoramic landscapes.
To round off the ceremony, Grand Junction boasts numerous reception venues including some of its finest vineyards and orchards newlyweds will never be without a bottle of Colorado’s finest to toast the nuptials!
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