Outdoor Wedding Ideas in Telluride, Colorado
A national historical monument, the town of Telluride, Colorado, is nestled in the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Telluride is situated in the San Juan region of the Rockies and offers several outdoor venues fit for a wedding. Whether you want your ceremony, reception or both held outside, Telluride has a picturesque spot waiting for you.
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Inn at Lost Creek
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Guests can travel to your ceremony on a gondola system. Exchange vows as close to the sky as you can get. The Inn at Lost Creek (innatlostcreek.com) offers a mountain venue on a ridge overlooking 13,000- and 14,000-foot peaks. The towns of Telluride and Mountain Village are visible from the location that your guests will access via a free, five-minute gondola ride.
The Inn at Lost Creek also provides an outdoor wedding venue on its terrace. Up to 30 guests can attend an outdoor ceremony on the sundeck that boasts mountain views to the west and north. A nearby bridge can be incorporated into the walk down the aisle.
Telluride Ski Resort
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The San Sophia Overlook at the Telluride Ski Resort (tellurideskiresort.com) is 10,500 feet above sea level. The Sneffles and Wilson ranges that frame Telluride surround this scenic ceremony site that is also accessed by gondolas.
Built in the 1800s and recently renovated, Gorrono Ranch is located on a ski run at the resort. Multiple decks offer the Wilson Mountain Range as backdrops and serve as a perfect location for your ceremony and cocktail hour. The nearby lodge accommodates the reception after a ceremony performed at either of the resort's locations.
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The Peaks Resort
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The Mt. Wilson Terrace at The Peaks Resort (thepeaksresort.com) is an outdoor space with views of the 14,000-foot peaks of the Rocky Mountains. The Terrace can hold up to 350 guests who can stay in one of the resort's mountainside cabins.
Telluride Town Park
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The town of Telluride has a centrally located park in the midst of the scenic mountains. In addition to offering recreation for the town's year-round residents, the Town Park is home to large concerts and festivals. The Town Park Pavilion provides a protected outdoor venue for weddings when not in use as a recreational facility.
Private Homes
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Telluride contains several large homes and estates with outdoor accommodations for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Some are mountain homes beside ski runs and others are located in neighborhoods with mountain views. Contact private management companies to get information on these options.
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