About Denver
The Mile High City is quite a spectacular location for any occasion. With panoramas featuring mountains, valleys, nature, and farms, Denver’s ideal location at the base of the Rocky Mountains offers a gorgeous view all year round. The city also exudes a Western vibe and is well-connected, ensuring all parts of the city are easy to reach.
The city has a mild, dry, and sunny climate. It offers plenty of sunny hours, making it an extremely popular destination for an outdoor wedding—a wedding with breathtaking mountain views! Couple the perfect weather with some gorgeous venues—whether classic, elegant, modern, or urban—the city presents itself as an ideal venue to have the wedding of your dreams.
As a bonus, most of the hotel rooms and Airbnb properties in the city offer gorgeous vistas of the mountainscape, which is something that all your guests are going to be happy about.
Wedding Options in Denver
- Photography
Weddings are among the most photographed events in anyone’s life, and yours will be too! Yes, there may be a wedding hashtag on Instagram for your guests, but your wedding album deserves a professional photographer. Lucky for you, Denver is home to brilliant wedding photographers who offer great rates to capture all the special moments during your wedding.
- Florists
Denver is a gorgeous place, and adding flowers to the landscape will only enhance the natural beauty of your wedding. By hiring a florist, not only can you add an extra dose of freshness to your venue, but you can also ensure a custom theme for your wedding.
- Caterers
We’ve all been to weddings where the caterers have elevated the appeal of the occasion. So unless you or your loved one is a gourmet chef, we recommend hiring a caterer for your wedding in Denver. These professionals will do everything from cooking to setup and service, ensuring you can enjoy your wedding day without having to worry about everyone’s appetite.
- Transportation
Although Denver is known for its walking routes, we understand that walking long distances in your wedding dress, tux, and formal shoes can be challenging. This is why you should consider hiring a car service for your event. There’s nothing like stepping out of a luxury limo or vintage car in wedding attire to make your guests go gaga.
- Decor
Depending on the venue and its size, your theme will help make the wedding and the venue special. Whether you’re going for a colorful, eye-catching look or a rustic country feel, there are many decor choices to make for your wedding day. Your wedding planner or a decoration specialist will really help reduce the stress by not only helping you select these items but by organizing for their rental.
- Makeup and Hairstyle Experts
Makeup and hairstyling can take a long time, especially if you try to do it yourself. Avoid the hassle by hiring a style expert just for your wedding. Sit back with a drink in hand and treat yourself to some of the finest hair and makeup experts to give you a magazine cover-worthy look. After all, it is your wedding day and you deserve to flaunt your outer beauty, too.
Wedding Companies in Denver
Murphy’s Law suggests that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Well, there is a high chance that something may go wrong on your wedding day, and trust us, this is not something that you want to deal with on your special day. This is where wedding planners come in. Professional wedding planners are perfect for handling high-stress environments.
- Sapphire Celebrations
A wedding planning company led by a mother-daughter duo from Colorado, Sapphire Celebrations promises an affordable, one-of-a-kind Denver wedding experience. The organizers greatly value you and your guests' experience on your wedding day too. Being from Colorado, the team has access to some of the best caterers, decorators, venues, and make-up artists – and they are sure to help elevate the grandeur of your celebration.
- The Perfect Moment
Another full-service wedding planning and design service, The perfect moment is all about your story and your style. Samantha Rotter, owner, designer, and planner at The Perfect Moment has a decade-long wedding planning experience and has worked on clients of all budgets, styles, and guest counts. She believes that ‘the perfect moment’ is about much more than a one-day event and her dedication and effort towards your wedding planning is something to look forward to.
- Promise Event Planners
An event company with a lot of awards and accolades, Promise Event Planners creates unique, thoughtful wedding experiences all year round. With four different wedding packages to choose from, Promise Event Planners are perfect to add a touch of personal flair and pizzazz to your wedding day. The team will get to know you and help plan details you didn’t even know were important, creating moments of magic and celebrations leading up to your wedding day.
Pros & Cons of Weddings in Denver
Everything has its pros and cons, and getting married in Denver is no different. Here are some things to consider before reaching for the wedding bells in the ‘Mile High City.
Advantages
- The landscape
Denver has breathtaking views of snow-peaked mountains, gorgeous open areas, and a huge list of wedding venues that feature these locations. The serene mountainscape adds a special touch to your wedding day.
- Anyone can officiate
TV shows and movies often have a close friend or a family member who has been ordained, but the reality may be different. But this doesn’t matter in Denver. Whether your best friend or a random stranger, anyone can officiate in the city. Just be sure to sign the marriage certificate!
- Wedding professionals
Colorado has a higher than national average marriage rate. This means that the city has an abundance of wedding planners, locations, and professionals all geared up to help you with your special day.
- Local, fresh food
The food culture of Denver is constantly growing and the city is known for its local ingredients. Combine this with professional chefs and catering services and your wedding feast is bound to be just that - a feast!
- Fun for the family
Denver offers a great time for families and young couples. There is romance in the air, all sorts of activities to enjoy, places to visit, and sights to take in.
Disadvantages
- Sunny days
Weather is outside anyone’s control and although Denver enjoys 300 sunny days every year, the time the sun is out each day varies greatly. Be sure to check out the weather forecast beforehand on the day of your Denver wedding.
- A filled calendar
Colorado has plenty of events and in addition to major holidays, this presents a challenge in terms of finding a time when the city isn’t bustling. So if you’re getting married in Denver, checking what’s on the city’s calendar will help avoid last-minute delays and hiccups.
- Permits
If you’re getting married outdoors, especially in one of the many national parks, fill out the right permits. Seeing an uninvited park ranger arrive at your wedding in Denver can put a huge damper on the occasion.
Famous Locations in Denver
- Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre
A gorgeous outdoor location with starry skies, an open-air amphitheater built into the rocks, and panoramic views of the Rockies, Red Rocks Park is a fantastic locale. The venue has hosted several noteworthy events and performances and is home to the Colorado Music Hall of Fame.
- Denver Botanic Gardens
A public botanical garden spread over 24 acres of parkland, the Denver Botanic Garden features many themed gardens and a sunken amphitheater. This magical natural attraction is an urban oasis with plants from around the world.
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science provides an immersive, one-of-a-kind experience. From IMAX movies to the planetarium exhibits, this science adventure is one of a kind. For an original venue for your Denver wedding or reception, book a unique historic bar near the museum.