Whether your dream wedding involves crystal and caviar or blue jeans and bluegrass, Aspen is the perfect destination for tying the knot. Aspen weddings run the gamut from casual and rustic to quintessentially elegant, combining the romance of a luxurious world-famous resort, with the adventure of an active vacation. Aspen offers diversity in venue, entertainment and ambiance with a myriad of unique options for wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, brunches, lunches and bachelor/bachelorette parties.
Seeking an elegant affair? Aspen’s hotels offer the exquisite facilities and experienced personnel essential to a seamless celebration. Nestled at the foot of Aspen Mountain, the five-star hotel, The Little Nell, is the place for the ultimate upscale affair. In the stately St. Regis Resort, Aspen has the largest ballroom in town as well as an outdoor courtyards surrounded by Aspen trees and fountains. Even the Caribou Club, Aspen’s famed, exclusive private venue, is available for special events. Another of Aspen’s favorite elegant wedding venues is the historic Hotel Jerome, still housed in its original 19th century brick building with deliciously decorated Victorian-era rooms.
Mountain venues combine the refinement of Aspen with the rugged beauty of the surrounding peaks for an unforgettable destination wedding. Perched atop Aspen Mountain and accessible by the Silver Queen Gondola, the Wedding Deck was designed specifically for wedding ceremonies. After the ceremony, guests can celebrate at The Sundeck restaurant with high ceilings, rough-hewn timbers, and a wrap-around deck overlooking miles of Rocky Mountain wilderness. In the same building, the elegant Aspen Mountain Club is available for smaller affairs. For an affordable and beautiful wedding venue, reserve one of Aspen’s public parks. All it takes is a written Parks Use Permit, granted by the City of Aspen.
For an authentic Western experience, the T-Lazy-7 Ranch is set in the gorgeous Maroon Creek Valley and features a Western log lodge and outdoor grounds for parties. The renovated Pine Creek Cookhouse combines stunning views of the Ashcroft Valley and gourmet game and mountain cuisine in a well-appointed log cabin.
In accordance with Aspen’s reputation as a posh vacation destination, there is no shortage of primping, pampering and shopping for pre- or post-wedding indulgence. Massages, facials, yoga and the works are available through various spa locations, including the Aspen Club and Spa, Samsara Holistic Spa, O2 Aspen and the luxurious Remède Spa at the St. Regis Resort, Aspen. Those looking for a little more rigorous activity before the party begins can book tee-times at one of Aspen’s many world-class courses, take a guided whitewater rafting trip, book an off-road adventure jeep tour or set out on a hike and take scope of the best Rocky Mountain views.
For more information, visit the Aspen Chamber Resort
Association at www.aspenchamber.org, or call 1.888.290.1324 or 970.925.1940.