Estes Park is a beautiful mountain location, perfect for adventurous couples looking for a wedding venue with stunning views. It is located in the heart of the Rockies, and here, you can find a wide variety of venues – from hotels to rustic lodges and more! As a Colorado wedding and elopement photographer, I absolutely love capturing love stories in this beautiful area. I’ve also had the honor of visiting quite a few of these wedding venues in Estes Park, so to help you make your decision on the best one for you, I put together this quick guide!

Featured Best Wedding Venues in Estes Park

• Stanley Hotel
• Black Canyon Inn
• Della Terra Mountain Chateau
• Taharaa Mountain Lodge
• Wild Basin Lodge & Event Center
• YMCA of the Rockies
• Venue on The Rocks
• Rocky Mountain National Park
• SkyView at Fall River
• Estes Park Resort

Stanley Hotel

The iconic Stanley Hotel is a dream come true for couples looking for a touch of historic elegance and beautiful mountain views! This stunning venue can accommodate up to 250 guests and offers both indoor and outdoor ceremony options. It’s also well known as the inspiration for Steven King’s iconic movie “The Shining.”

Black Canyon Inn

Black Canyon Inn is a charming mountain lodge wedding venue located in Estes Park, Colorado, surrounded by the breathtaking Rocky Mountains. This tranquil venue combines natural beauty with modern amenities!

There are separate event spaces available for your wedding, depending on the vibe and guest count you’re planning for. 

The Wedding Pavilion offers a stunning spot for ceremonies, featuring paved flooring and a vaulted wood-paneled roof with views of the neighboring ranch and the Rocky Mountains’ Lumpy Ridge rock formation. 

The Homestead offers a cozy indoor event space for up to 125 guests, boasting a warm fireplace lounge and beautiful hardwood flooring. While the Boulders accommodates up to 200 guests and is located at the top of a hill, surrounded by natural rock.

Della Terra Mountain Chateau

Della Terra Mountain Chateau is a boutique wedding venue in Estes Park, Colorado, set on 14 acres of secluded natural land in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. 

With a capacity for up to 200 guests, the venue offers both indoor and outdoor ceremony sites. The indoor Celebration Place features breathtaking architecture, floor-to-ceiling windows with mountain views, a raised platform for ceremonies, a dancefloor, a fully serviced bar, a stage for music, and a gourmet kitchen for caterers. Upstairs, balconies and large fireplaces provide an inviting space for cocktail hour. The outdoor Devotion Place allows couples to exchange vows amidst the majestic mountains on a raised brick stage under a cedar vineyard trellis, with terraced seating for guests.

Taharaa Mountain Lodge

Known for its tall ceilings and panoramic views, Taharaa Mountain Lodge offers a perfect blend of modern amenities and rustic charm for an intimate wedding in Estes Park. The venue offers two ceremony sites: the outdoor Pergola surrounded by evergreens and aspen trees, and the indoor Overlook Room with floor-to-ceiling windows and stunning mountain views. 

Dinner is hosted in the Twin Owls Room, featuring a custom-built bar and stone fireplace, with award-winning cuisine and breathtaking views of the Estes Valley. This venue is great for both intimate weddings of up to 50 guests and larger weddings of up to 120 guests.

Wild Basin Lodge & Event Center

Wild Basin Lodge is a secluded mountain wedding venue in Allenspark, Colorado, offering a rustic-chic setting for an intimate celebration. They offer one-event-per-day so you and your guests can fully enjoy the mountains, river and the forest views privately.

Accommodating up to 200 guests, Wild Basin Lodge offers two picturesque ceremony sites: the River Run site and the Meadow Peak site at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Receptions can be held in the elegant lodge, choosing between the Copeland or St. Vrain reception rooms, both featuring rustic charm. Here you’ll have stunning views of the Rockies, as well as, Mount Copeland, Mount Meeker, Longs Peak, and the St. Vrain River.

YMCA of the Rockies

YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center is a mountain wedding venue in Estes Park, Colorado, offering sweeping views of Rocky Mountain National Park. I love the scenic ceremony and reception sites!

The venue offers multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces suitable for weddings year-round. They have four stunning sceremoy sites – two outdoors overlooking mountains and two indoors. Receptions can be held in one of the spacious banquet halls, or during the summer, in the relaxed, covered Upper Cookout Pavilion. 

The venue can accommodate large weddings of up to 500 guests and, of course, more intimate weddings, as well.

Venue on The Rocks

Venue On The Rocks, nestled beside a serene pond at Coffee On The Rocks in Estes Park, Colorado, offers a charming setting with breathtaking Rocky Mountain views. They have a cozy coffee-shop vibe and an outdoor ceremony site with water views. With a capacity of up to 75 guests, the venue is only available from May through October.

Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park is the perfect place to celebrate the love between two adventurous souls, especially if you find yourself more at home outdoors! Its got an absolutely unparalleled beauty with diverse landscapes of alpine lakes, meadows and, of course, mountains!

There are 12 dedicated Rocky Mountain National Park elopement locations to hold your ceremony which the park is quite strict about and the capacity varies by location. However, don’t let that stop you from exploring or hiking to other gorgeous locations for some adventure pictures afterward!

Check out my Rocky Mountain Elopement Guide for more details to help you plan your wedding there!

SkyView at Fall River

Skyview at Fall River Village offers a stunning wedding venue with plenty of fresh mountain air and panoramic views of Longs Peak and the Continental Divide. This venue takes full advantage of its picturesque location with large windows that showcase the surrounding scenic beauty.

You can exchange your vows underneath an open-air canopy with stunning views regardless of the season. The venue can accommodate up to 125 guests.

Estes Park Resort

The Estes Park Resort is a luxurious waterfront wedding venue set against the Rocky Mountains and scenic Lake Estes. Here you can also get both indoor and outdoor options for your big day.

There are four versatile event spaces perfect for weddings of 25 to 250 guests. The Grand Ballroom features stunning chandeliers, log accents, and floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase panoramic mountain views, ideal for larger gatherings. For more intimate events, options include the cozy Boardroom, the semi-private Mezzanine with a fireplace and lake views, and the inviting Hospitality Suite with its own fireplace and balconies.

Outdoor ceremonies can be held on the beautiful lawn by the water with a gorgeous backdrop.

Ready for a Beautiful Day at One of these Estes Park Wedding Venues?

I hope this guide helps you find the perfect match from all the wedding venues in Estes Park! If you’re planning your wedding day, you may be on the lookout for your dream Colorado wedding photographer. If so, I’d LOVE to meet you! You can learn more about me here!

And if you’re looking for more wedding & elopement planning resources or inspiration for what your day could look like, check out the rest of my blog!