Deep in the heart of the San Juan Wilderness rests the town of Telluride, Colorado. With it's jagged peaks and wildflower soaked mountains, this town plays the perfect host for mountain weddings. One of the most inspirational things is to witness first hand the beauty of the Bridal Veil Falls while celebrating your own mountain wedding. Bridal Veil Falls is a spectacular waterfall located just outside of the town Wedding at Clandeboye Lodge of Telluride. This 385 foot waterfall is the perfect backdrop to wedding ceremonies. Read more about planning your spectacular wedding to Telluride, Colorado.
When planning a mountain wedding it is first important to select the ideal accommodations and lodging for your guests. Some guests have varying budgets, so it is important to factor in cost associated with your hotel or condo rental. Hotels in Telluride range from lavish 5 star amenities to economy minded travelers. An advantage to booking a hotel in Telluride or Mountain Village is that your wedding party will be at the same location which provides easy access to all persons involved with the ceremony and reception.
Telluride condo rentals are also a popular option for guests who want the spaciousness of a 1-4 bedroom unit. Many of the condominium complexes in both Telluride and Mountain Village will accommodate group bookings. In order to block out enough room for your celebration, it is advisable to book at least a year in advance.
Once you have the wedding lodging sorted out, it is now time to find the perfect venue for your big day. Some venues in Telluride accommodate indoor and outdoor ceremonies which, in case of bad weather, is a great thing. Telluride receives 300+ days of sunshine, but inclement weather can roll through the mountains at anytime. In case of this, your indoor outdoor venue will be a wedding saver!
Here are some options for wedding venues in Telluride, Colorado. These locations provide you with many opportunities to express your sense of style and personality.
Christ Presbyterian Church
434 West Columbia
Telluride, CO 81435
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
P.O. Box 398
Telluride CO 81435
Telluride Christian Fellowship
100 E Columbia Ave
Telluride, CO 81435
Gorrono Ranch is a spectacular location for a wedding celebration. The Gorrono Ranch is named after the family that built the ranch which was established in the 1800's as a sheep farm. Recently renovated, Gorrono serves as the Telluride Ski Resort's mid-mountain ski lodge. During the winter months the ranch is open to the public, but in the evenings it becomes a private mountain seclusion where events of all sizes bask in its rustic elegance. Wedding parties are whisked up the mountain in a snowcat-drawn sleigh with the San Juan Mountains awing your friends and family. During the summer months Gorrono has multiple decks used as the wedding ceremony site. Guests are taken to the location via a shuttle.
Allred's Restaurant is located at the top of the gondola in Telluride, Colorado. Since opening in December of 2000 it has gained notoriety for being a fantastic location for Wedding at Clandeboye Lodge groups and special events. Allred's is located at 10,551 feet above sea level and boasts breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks and the town of Telluride 1,800 feet below. Enjoy the European wine cabinets and arched foyers. Windows spanning 25 feet from floor to ceiling showcase mountain top views of Colorado's famous Rocky Mountains A stone fireplace serves both the bar on one side and the dining room on the other for cozy, mountain ambiance.
As I delve into the process of planning my own wedding in Telluride, Colorado, the beauty of the Bridal Veil Falls leaves me breathless. It’s like crafting a dissertation proposal, where every detail matters. The jagged peaks and wildflower-soaked mountains are the perfect backdrop for this monumental chapter of my life. I can’t wait to say ‘I do’ in this mountain paradise.
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