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Unique Wedding Venues around Colorado Springs

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Unique Colorado Wedding Venues

So, you’ve decided to take the big leap and bind yourself for all your living days to another human being … congratulations! That means you’re gettin’ hitched! Whether you and your beloved are hosting a small intimate gathering or throwing a huge, all-out brawl (hopefully not literally), there is a lot to coordinate when planning this momentous day in your life. Not the least of which is finding a Colorado Springs wedding venue that will fit your unique style — and all of your guests. Now, we’re not trying to brag, but pretty much anywhere in the Pikes Peak region is going to be a stunning place to hold a wedding. However, we’ve gone the extra mile to show you some of the coolest, most memorable locations around for your big day. (If you’re still in the early stages of planning, check out our blog on The Best Places to Take Engagement Photos to get some killer shots for your save the dates!)

Gold Medal Weddings at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum

There are few event spaces in the Pikes Peak region with the modern flair of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum. This stunning space has a clean, high-end aesthetic that will appeal to couples who love the new and the now. Not only that, but the museum is also well-known for its accessibility and inclusivity. That means aging grandparents, wheelchair users and other family members who need additional support will find it a welcoming place to celebrate your big day. Have we mentioned the views, the awesome staff and the variety of event space available? 

Intimate Gatherings: Weddings at Cave of the Winds 

Cave of the Winds Wedding

For gatherings of a smaller sort, couples can pledge their love in Cave of the Winds’ Canopy Hall or Bridal Chamber (they hold 25 and 15 people respectively). The stunning rock formations in these two venues create unmatched photo opportunities and will make your intimate wedding unique and memorable for you and everyone who attends. And it can’t hurt that you’re forging lasting bonds of eternal matrimony under rocks that have endured for millions of years.

Wild West Flair: Ghost Town Museum Receptions

With accommodations for up to 150 for sit-down dinners (and 200 for stand-up affairs), the Wild West Ghost Town Museum offers couples a fun and functional atmosphere to celebrate with all your favorite people. Guests can stroll the museum between dancing and dining and enjoy touring the historic relics from the Colorado pioneer era. Plus, you aren’t limited to an on-site caterer, DJ or other typical vendor restrictions, which means you can book all your favorites without issue. If you’ve been on the hunt for a venue, you know just how rare that level of creative control can be!

Built for Big Weddings: The Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame

ProRodeo Hall of Fame event

You might be wondering why or how a location like the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame would work for a wedding. Well, despite its designation as a monument to bull riding and barrel racing, the Hall of Fame is a pretty stellar venue for saying your vows and partying down. The venue offers several beautiful spaces for indoor gatherings, as well as access to their spectacular grounds. With accommodations for more than 200+ guests, ample parking and beautiful gardens, you’ll find all that you need to host a memorable wedding, with a little of Colorado’s western flair, to boot. 

Have an Uplifting Ceremony in a Hot Air Balloon with Adventures Out West

If you want to be really unique and you don’t mind tiny attendance to the vow portion of your nuptials, Adventures Out West has one of the most creative wedding options around. You and your betrothed can float leisurely over the Pikes Peak region as your commit to share your lives together. AOW notes that basket capacity can range from 2-10 people and that another pilot can also be added, depending upon your goals. Safety is paramount at AOW, so they’ll never say yes to any request they cannot accommodate safely. Ask them about group zipline adventures if you want the reception vibe to match the vows. 

Commit on the Summit of Pikes Peak — America’s Mountain

Pikes Peak wedding
Photo by: @rachelwakefield

You can look upon your wedding venue for the rest of your life when you choose to marry on a mountain. And while most people strive to find that perfect photo opportunity with the majestic Pikes Peak in the background, you’ll actually be on the mountain, with the entire world as your backdrop instead. Remember to account for altitude and temperature for this particular venue — the air is thin and chilly at 14,115 feet. 

Take the Plunge at Royal Gorge Bridge

Royal Gorge Wedding
Photo by Nate Landry

We don’t necessarily mean literally, although there are a few rides that will allow you and your newly minted spouse to careen off the side of a cliff together. The park offers several areas to wed, plus catering, views and a staff that’s trained to handle events both large and small. You can even book a romantic cabin for your wedding night, or a longer stay to enjoy the mountains and surrounding attractions. And, like every Colorado wedding venue, it goes without saying that your views will be dynamic and unforgettable. 

Say “I Zoo” at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo wedding photo with giraffe
Photo by Jaclyn Dickens

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has perfected the art of hosting incredible weddings, including, no joke, the ability to rent out the entire zoo for your crew (after hours, some animals will be tucked in for the night). The Lodge at Moose Lake is located right in the center of the zoo with capacity for 200 indoors and 280 outside. Over at the Safari Lodge, you’ll find a smaller setting, but enjoy the added bonus of meerkat viewings. The zoo also features onsite catering and the option to hang out and feed the giraffes, too. 

Out of this World Weddings with the Space Foundation Discovery Center

You may never experience your dream wedding on the USS Enterprise, but the Space Foundation Discovery Center strives to get you as close to the stars as possible with their unique event venues. You and your guests can enjoy special museum attractions, an epic space theme and helpful onsite event planners who can ensure your wedding runs marvelously. The venue requires you to coordinate your own catering and music, which means you’ll have your pick of your favorites for your wedding. The center can accommodate some pretty large groups in their larger galleries, so this may just be your (second) perfect match. 

Make a Splash with Echo Canyon

While you won’t be able to conduct your vows on the actual rafting trip, Echo Canyon can happily provide you with a symbolic plunge through world-class rapids following your ceremony. An adorable lawn nestled amongst nearby cabins offers couples an intimate setting for exchanging vows before the adventure and 8 Mile Bar & Grill gives you and your guests a place to party when you’re all done. Luxury cabins and glamping tents offer excellent accommodations for your guests, especially those who are not inclined to navigate the rapids. 

An Intimate — but Regal— Wedding at Miramont Castle

Miramont Castle couple wedding

Miramont Castle is already a pretty winning idea, being that it’s basically a fairytale come true. Getting married in an honest-to-goodness castle would make any couple feel like royalty. Miramont takes that charge seriously, rolling out the red carpet with tons of options including gardens, a small chapel, a solarium overlooking Red Mountain and a huge, 100-foot-long hall. They also offer tasty foods from the lovely Queen’s Parlour Tea Room.

Your wedding day is a memorable event that you and your partner will cherish for a lifetime. Whether choosing a location for its cool scenery, its ability to fit all the people you love in one space or its breathtaking photo opps (or all three, it’s your day, after all), any one of these venues is guaranteed to make your wedding extra special and uniquely you. 

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