If you’re planning an event in Crested Butte but are unsure where to start, this guide will help you pick the perfect location (or at least have some ideas)!
Crested Butte is a beautiful mountain town in Colorado that is a popular destination for weddings. With its incredible scenery and charming atmosphere, Crested Butte is the perfect place to celebrate your special day.
Therefore, we invite you to start with an open mind and an attitude that anything is possible!
Here is a complete list of our favorite wedding venues in Crested Butte:
On Mt. Crested Butte
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- The Crested Butte Mountain Wedding Garden: A beautiful wedding and event site tucked in a quiet town park located in the town of Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. The magnificent mountain backdrop and spectacular wildflowers make this garden the perfect outdoor event location. Views surrounding the Elk Mountains, wildflowers, and aspen trees make for a simply breathtaking venue. The garden is always stunningly well-kept and in bloom.
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- The Crested Butte Mountain Resort: This world-class ski resort offers a variety of wedding venues, including the Ten Peaks Pavilion, which has a capacity of up to 500 guests. Above all, the Umbrella Bar is the perfect indoor/outdoor bar setting. Similarly, Uley’s Cabin also allows for a tented wedding with gorgeous mountain views.
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- The Elevation Hotel & Spa: This luxury hotel offers a variety of wedding packages, including a package that includes a stay in the hotel’s honeymoon suite.
In Town
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- The Crested Butte Museum: This museum offers a historic wedding venue in an intimate, charming setting. The museum has a capacity of up to 120 guests.
- The Crested Butte Center for the Arts: Celebrate the most important day of your life in the heart of Crested Butte in a spectacular building with spectacular views! When you book the Center for your wedding venue, the entire Center building is reserved exclusively for you. They can accommodate groups of up to 200 for a seated reception and can host both your ceremony and reception at the Center in their various ceremony + reception sites.
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- Scarp Ridge Lodge: Crested Butte’s premier downtown lodge, combining the charm of a European chalet with authentic Rocky Mountain style. From beautiful indoor gathering spaces to breathtaking views and inviting bars, Scarp Ridge Lodge sets an idyllic scene for a truly special wedding. Eleven’s flagship property offers convenient access to the local scene. Your guests will enjoy private use of the lodge’s refined alpine-styled spaces that double beautifully as wedding venues. Scarp Ridge Lodge also has generous amenities and their teams’ expertise in personalizing your experience.
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- Sopris House: A next-door neighbor to Scarp Ridge Lodge, Sopris House is full of history and personality, just like the town of Crested Butte. This intimate four-bedroom home includes a private courtyard and a stand-alone saloon brimming with vintage character. Sopris House is the perfect wedding venue to accommodate small private parties or can be reserved along with Scarp Ridge Lodge for larger venue spaces and more overnight guests.
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- Bonez Tequila Bar & Grill: can accommodate parties of up to 200 and sets the tone for a colorful, fun, and funky crowd. As a result, this venue is also perfect for a rehearsal dinner space or reception celebration following having your wedding ceremony at one of the Land Trust outdoor sites.
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- Town Ranch: A convenient spot for a tented wedding. With unobstructed views of Crested Butte peak, this location is just at the edge of town. Check out one of the many rental companies that can provide all of your wedding needs.
Out of town with incredible views
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- The Crested Butte Land Trust Venues. Our favorites include: Woods Walk, Peanut Lake, andGunsight Bridge. Experience your special day in a unique setting, surrounded by aspens, fir trees, abundant wildflowers, magnificent peaks, winding rivers, and tranquil rivers.
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- The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory: Set in the scientific field station and former silver mining ghost town of Gothic, Colorado, this research facility offers a unique wedding venue in a beautiful natural setting. Furthermore, the facility has a capacity of up to 100 guests and is operational from mid-August through September.
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- Taylor River Lodge: Located near Crested Butte, Colorado, on the banks of a pristine alpine river, Taylor River Lodge is the ultimate Rocky Mountain wilderness retreat and wedding venue for your big day. With indoor and outdoor ceremony options, eight private cabins for guest lodging up to thirty people, and an abundance of guided activities, Taylor River Lodge delivers an all-encompassing experience exclusive to you and your guests.
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- The Club at Crested Butte: Located just outside of town in Skyland, the Clubhouse offers a lovely dining room and bar for social gatherings. Ceremonies can be set up on the golf course complete with a mountain backdrop. However, you must be a member of the Club at Crested Butte to have your wedding there.
Further South
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- Cement Creek Ranch: Located past Crested Butte South, this gorgeous land has wide-open views and a number of locations for hosting your ceremony.
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- Almont Resort: Nestled between Crested Butte and Gunnison, the Almont Resort provides a riverside getaway with guest accommodations and a variety of activities.
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- Harmel’s Ranch: in Taylor Canyon towards Taylor Park Reservoir. Right on the river!
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- Three River’s Resort: Another great option for a tented wedding near the river.
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- Red Dog Ranch: One mile south of the town of Crested Butte and ready for tented weddings!
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- IBar Ranch: The I Bar is the perfect venue and scenic location for a wedding in Gunnison.
Consider this:
- Personal and Private Property: If you have a friend with the perfect property to host a wedding, consider that you may rent everything you need to host the perfect event.
Tented Weddings in Crested Butte
There are many things to consider when planning a tented wedding. Here are a few tips:
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- Choose the right location. The location of your wedding will have a big impact on the type of tent you need.
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- Choose the right size tent. You’ll need to choose a tent that’s big enough to accommodate all of your guests. Therefore, you’ll also need to ensure the tent is big enough for the necessary tables, chairs, and other furniture.
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- Choose the right accessories. Many different accessories are available for tents, such as lights, fans, and heaters. You’ll need to choose the accessories that are right for your wedding.
With careful planning, you can have a beautiful and memorable tented wedding.
Considerations for your Crested Butte wedding venue
Overall, when choosing any wedding venue in Crested Butte, it is important to consider the following factors:
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- The size of your guest list: Make sure to choose a venue that can accommodate your guest list.
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- The date and time of your wedding: Some venues are only available on certain dates and times. Some are more suitable for certain seasons than others.
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- Your budget: Wedding venues can range in price from affordable to luxurious.
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- The style of your wedding: Choose a venue that matches the style of your wedding.
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- The amenities you need: Some venues offer amenities, while others require you to hire all of your vendors and rent all things necessary for a successful event.
Once you have chosen a wedding venue, you will need to start planning the rest of your wedding. Be sure to book your vendors well in advance, as popular vendors book up quickly.
We recommend that you work with a wedding planner to ensure that your wedding day details come together with perfect execution. A planner will help alleviate any stress that can come with planning a wedding. Naturally, they will also help you choose the most ideal venue and vendors for your wedding day.
In conclusion, there are many stunning wedding venues in Crested Butte, each with its own unique charm. Which venue is your favorite?
Are we forgetting any venues? Drop us a line, and we’ll add your venue to our list of best Crested Butte Wedding Venues.
XOXO,
Lydia & T
Mountain Magic Media
