Colorado is a popular destination wedding spot, and Denver might just be its front-running city with fabulous restaurants, live music venues, and luxurious hotel options.
From a small wedding venue in an inner-city greenhouse to historic colonial landmarks, we'll ensure that every moment from your cocktail hour to your late-night send-off is picture-perfect.
We know that sometimes couples who plan smaller events are working with smaller budgets. That's why we've ensured that you can access elite outdoor wedding venues at a fraction of the cost of a traditional one.
If a micro wedding in the West is calling your name, our selection of outdoor ceremony and reception spaces is sure to knock your socks off. Come on! Start planning your dream mountain elopement today!
Denver Small Wedding Venues Curated by Giggster
Intimate wedding venues across Denver promise excellent service and highly photogenic scenery. Having trouble imagining it. Here’s a snapshot of what your Colorado wedding could look like.
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Luxurious homes on the outskirts of town are the all-in-one solution for micro weddings. They can carry your wedding from a bridal brunch to the wee hours of the morning after, as you get ready, say I do, and dance the night away in the same space.
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Tie the knot in an industrial loft! This truly intimate wedding venue option can be paired with nearby ceremony sites for the best of both worlds.
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Do you know what will impress the urban hippie or bonafide foodie alike? A farm-to-table meal in the middle of the city. These metropolitan greenspaces boast string Edison lights and lush courtyard gardens, and some even have produce grown on-site. It doesn’t get fresher than that!
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For an exclusive, snazzy vibe, host your reception in a low-lit art deco bar. These speakeasies are full of prohibition-era char, craft cocktails, and fine wines. As your guests dance to the beat of a live band and nibble on sophisticated small bites, they’re sure to dub your wedding the social event of the year.
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Have you considered renting out a local restaurant? Why bring the caterer to you when you could choose a small venue whose entire business is good food?
Incredible Small Wedding Venues in Denver Start at $25 USD/hour
Exceptional Variety & Quality: The first thing your wedding guests will notice on your big day is your venue, so you want to make the perfect choice. That’s where we come in! From a micro wedding at a magazine-worthy home to an intimate ceremony at an outdoor wedding venue with gorgeous views, our selection of 124 allows you to host ceremonies and receptions with a lasting impact.
Hassle-Free Booking: Booking luxury event spaces can test your patience and stretch your budget. The Giggster app allows you to plan intimate weddings without either! With a simple platform and prices as low as $25 USD/hour, venue shopping should be the least stressful thing on your to-do list.
24-Hour Free Cancellation Policy: If you think you’ve found the perfect setting for your wedding ceremony but you’re worried you might be stuck if something better comes along, allow us to ease your mind. We’ll allow you to cancel, penalty-free, within 24 hours of confirmation, provided the booking is made at least 48 hours before the event.
Platform Protections: The #1 rule of wedding day etiquette is to never let disruptions distract the bride. Allow us to take liability and damage issues off your plate when you sign up for one of our optional protection plans. That way, you can plan a Colorado wedding at one of the best small wedding venues in Denver, like Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, without sacrificing your bridal bliss.
Things to Consider for a Small Wedding in Denver
You may find yourself sitting with a lot of questions about Denver and the logistics of planning your wedding here. It may seem like the “boring stuff” but this breakdown of the city’s strengths and weaknesses should help clear up any concerns:
Advantages
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Denver is interconnected with other cities. Have guests come in from downtown Boulder, Estes Park, or Idaho Springs? Easy-peasy.
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With an urban yet rustic setting like this, outdoor weddings are guaranteed to be gorgeous.
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There are so many national parks and natural landmarks in the area. You could explore the magnificence of Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, the San Sophia Overlook, or Sapphire Point on your first full day as a married couple!
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There are so many luxury hotels in the area to stay in—you may just want to consider a honeymoon staycation. If you're okay with venturing a little further out of the city, seasonal hotel offers could even set you up with a ski chalet with a hot tub at a discounted rate!
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There are lots of local attractions like the Denver Botanic Gardens here, too. There's just so much to do in this city, especially if you're an active person.
Disadvantages
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The high altitude can take some getting used to. Even if you’re local, you may have out-of-town guests feeling a little unwell.
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The crime rate in Denver is surprisingly high, so consider choosing safer neighborhoods when selecting a wedding venue.
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Traffic congestion can make it difficult to get around the city, especially at night.
What Kind of Venue Can I Rent for Small Weddings in Denver?
From indoor to outdoor venues, wedding venues in Colorado are extremely diverse. Here’s a brief overview of the best of what Denver has to offer:
Rooftop Terrace – Rocky Mountains and More. A penthouse wedding deck is one of the only places in the city where you can see the stars, not to mention mountain views and a unique vantage point of the city skyline. How romantic! They are also surprisingly versatile—you can embrace a hip, urban vibe or lean into the natural beauty with the silhouette of the Rockies as your ceremony backdrop and earthy decor. As for comfort, outdoor heaters and gas fireplaces will keep everyone cozy as the night stretches on, so you don’t need to plan an indoor reception if you don’t want to.
A Historic Venue in Downtown Denver – Charming Colonial Class. For a fairytale vibe with an urban spin, explore cathedrals, victorian estates, and even clock towers as ceremony locations. With wrought iron balconies, stunning stone architecture, and restored interiors, these wedding venues exude elegance down to every last detail.
Artsy Event Venues – Wedding Industry Pros with a Twist. If you want top-tier service, choose a unique wedding venue that specializes in events. We promise we don’t mean your standard convention center! Quirky and eclectic, these spaces may be small but they are sure to make a big statement. Just picture it: exposed brick, modern art installations, a live band, and marquee signs, these are the hidden gems you can’t find just anywhere.
Club Rooms – A Super Chic Ceremony Site. Did you know some of the most beautiful skyscraper residences and hotels in the city rent out the club lounges for private events? With floor-to-ceiling windows and outdoor terraces looking up at stunning skyscrapers, these exclusive spaces present an opportunity to embrace the urban atmosphere and still do something a bit different at your intimate wedding.
How to Plan a Small Wedding in Denver
Weddings take months to plan, but only minutes to swallow you up in overwhelm. Once you’ve settled on the perfect place to get married, use these tips to de-stress your planning process:
Create Your Wedding Website – These days, a wedding website is even more important than a formal invitation. Stop thinking of it like a chore and start using it to showcase your personality! This should be a hub for RSVPs, directions, hotel block info, and registries.
Choose Your Witnesses – Traditionally, the witnesses who sign your marriage license are your maid of honor and best man, but they don’t have to be. Especially if you’re already mixing things up with a non-traditional wedding party, or you have other people whose signatures would be the most meaningful, it’s okay to ask them instead. We’ve seen the couple’s grandmothers stand as witnesses and it was just precious!
Start Writing Your Vows – If you are writing your own vows, don't fall victim to the two P's. Don't: 1) Put it off until you're under the gun to get it done. 2) Put too much pressure on yourself. By simply opening up the notes app on your phone, you can start marking down ideas when inspiration hits. Perhaps you’re out on a date and are feeling extra mesmerized by your partner’s mannerisms, or a line in a book nearly brings you to tears. Gather your most lovey-dovey, ooey-gooey thoughts in one place so organizing them into promises/monologues comes naturally.
Select Songs for Key Moments – Sure, the playlist you’re going to shake your booty to is the key to any good reception. But, selecting songs to play at key moments of your ceremony should be your first priority. Everyone thinks about what song will play as they walk down the aisle, but have you considered what will play as you sit and sign your marriage license? You might just find this is the one that sticks with you as it’s your first chance to really sit and look out at everyone your love has brought together.
How to Save Money on Your Small Wedding in Denver
If you expected hosting small weddings wouldn’t cost nearly as much as it does to host larger gatherings and now the comparison is too close for comfort, don’t panic! We’ve put together some tips for cutting costs instead of cutting corners because you deserve the wedding of your dreams, no matter your budget.
Stick with your venue’s approved caterers.
If your venue has preferred caterers and bartending services, it’s usually worth your while to go with them. Not only do they usually have some sort of package pricing/discount arranged with the venue, but you also skip the risk of being charged outsourcing fees, or hefty travel fees from vendors delivering from outside caterers on the other side of town.
Shop destination photography promos.
There’s so much local talent you could surely find a Colorado wedding photographer whose work will bring you to tears for years to come. But it’s worth keeping in mind that with the Rocky Mountain backdrop, this is a bucket-list destination wedding location (you may even be flying in yourself!).
Many photographers who want to expand their portfolio and travel more throughout the states will offer to shoot your wedding for free if it’s somewhere they haven’t been before—you just cover their travel costs. It will require some homework, but you’d be surprised how many offer it before they brand out and specialize in destinations.
Keep your wedding party small.
While the cost of being in a bridal party is astronomical, having one can add up too. Just think about it: even if you’re not assisting with the dress/suits, you may be subsidizing their getting ready costs, ordering bouquets and boutonnieres, and putting together thank-you gifts. The more bridesmaids and groomsmen you have, the more substantial your final invoices will be.
Denver Small Wedding Venues with Giggster
From a ceremony deck with stunning views of the Rocky Mountains to a swanky indoor reception space with a grand piano, when it comes to Denver wedding venues, Giggster does it best. So what are you waiting for? Head to our app and find your dream event space today. Spending your wedding day in Music City is always a good choice with Giggster by your side.
