Ahh, the Rocky Mountains. What better place to get married or have your engagement photos taken than amid the unmatched natural beauty of Denver, CO? Though your Denver wedding photographer will be able to lead you to the best spots in the city, we’re here to assist you in finding the perfect location to suit your wedding photos. Since many couples choose to have a destination wedding in Colorado, or even if you’re lucky enough to live there already, finding the right location and planning your wedding accordingly can be made easier with knowing the greatest spots in Denver to start the rest of your life.
Whether you are having a small, intimate ceremony or an over-the-top 400 guest production, there are a variety of venues in Denver from which you and your fiancé can choose. The first, and most obvious, venue to have your Denver wedding photographer shoot you is…outdoors! Denver is truly one of the most breathtakingly stunning places on the Earth, and not having your ceremony or reception outside almost seems like it should be illegal. Estes Park is a town near Denver that features dozens of recreational areas and parks in which the true beauty of your big day can be captured.
Estes Park is a popular summer resort, lies along the Big Thompson River and houses the headquarters for the Rocky Mountain National Park. The scenery is truly majestic, with snow-capped mountains and what seems like boundless sunshine. Estes Park has many options for reception facilities, ranging from classic lodge and inn type places to more elegant restaurants and suites. Some places of note include the Stanley Hotel, Taharaa Mountain Lodge, Aspen Lodge Ranch Resort, Black Canyon Lodge and the Estes Park Condos. Visit the Estes Park Colorado Convention and Visitors Bureau for more information or for assistance in planning your wedding or reception in Estes Park.
Do you know you want your wedding outside, but just not sure where or how? Colorado has seven state parks within 30 miles of Denver for both indoor weddings, outdoor weddings or a combination of both. Some of the choices for state parks include Castlewood Canyon State Park, Eldorado Canyon State Park, Golden Gate Canyon State Park and Roxborough State Park.
Another option for an outdoor wedding is the Denver Botanic Gardens. With stunning indoor and outdoor gardens, this location is a haven for any Denver wedding photographer. There is a variety of room sizes to accommodate any size group, from smaller gatherings to larger groups of more than 300. The Denver Botanic Gardens boats more than 23 acres that feature a conservatory, variety of themed gardens and amphitheater. With three distinct areas of the garden, there is sure to be an area that fits your ideal. There is the main location, or the formal garden. There is also Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield with natural meadow and riparian areas and Mt. Goliath that features an alpine flower garden lined along winding hiking trails. If you want to rent an entire garden for your event, they are available Wednesday through Friday nights in the summer.
Bar Standard and Milk are something much different than making the best of the beautiful outdoors in Denver. These swanky, luxurious bars are the perfect setting for a sophisticated, elegant reception. Between the two locations, there are 10 bars, two urban patios with 360-degree views of Denver and spacious dance floor with stages. Your Denver wedding photographer will be sure to capture great shots of you, your fiancé and guests as you celebrate in the lavish nightclub. Visit the Bar Standard/Milk website for more information about these venues for your wedding reception.