¡Viva La Venue! Stateside Spots to Tie the Knot

People travel to Colorado to make it official — so why leave at all? If you’d rather roadtrip than fly, we’ve got your back with a few suggestions for that classic, picturesque Colorado wedding.

Maroon Bells

Take up a trip to Aspen and you’ll see why Maroon Bells is rumored to be the most photographed spot in Colorado — and why it tops our list of places to wed without leaving the state. Situated at the foot of a natural phenomenon, the nuptial valley makes nearly every picture worth framing. The US Forest Service maintains the “ampitheater” where most weddings are held and keeps Maroon Lake and its surrounding meadow in literally picture-perfect shape year round. Recreation.gov

The Rock Room @ Red Rocks

Perhaps the most lauded spot on Planet Earth for concerts, Red Rocks is also renowned for intensely memorable wedding ceremonies. The Rock Room, where up to 250 of your fam and besties can converge to witness your special day, is literally built around one of the famous red rocks. And how cool is catching a show on your wedding anniversary next to the very spot you married, c’mon? RedRocksOnline.com

Della Terra Mountain Chateau

Chateau is French for ‘castle,’ which is exactly what the grounds are. (Actually, the place feels kinda like the “quiet village” Belle sings about in that animated Disney hit.) The natural beauty of the mountains is incorporated into the design, and the stonework is outta this world. There’s a salon on the grounds, too, which — if you’ve ever been in a pinch on a day like this — is a lifesaver. If you’ve ever wanted that “fairytale wedding,” we’ve found the spot. DellaTerraMountainchateau.com

Clock Tower Events

Apart from being a great spot for re-enacting the lightning scene in “Back to the Future,” the clock tower makes for an amazing wedding venue. Get hitched on the 18th floor of the D&F Clock Tower overlooking the city, then party (responsibly!) on one of the two floors in the building that offer wrap-around balconies for a bird’s-eye-view of Denver and the mountains. ClockTowerEvents.com

Mile High Station

With a decidedly urban flair, Mile High Station is the place you hold a formal and elegant wedding in the city. The elevated mezzanine makes for amazing overhead shots of the action, as well as a great spot to clink drinks and mingle with the other architecture nerds who want to wax about the history of the place. MileHighStation.com