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Want to say "I do" with breathtaking mountain views? Boulder offers stunning wedding venues blending natural beauty, rustic elegance, and laid-back Colorado vibes.

Highlights:

  • Flagstaff House Restaurant – Upscale mountaintop venue with sweeping views and award-winning dining
  • Sunshine Canyon Wedding Venue – Intimate outdoor ceremonies surrounded by aspen groves and mountain backdrops
  • Rembrandt Yard Art Gallery & Event Center – Chic, artistic space in downtown Boulder with floor-to-ceiling windows
  • St Julien Hotel & Spa – Elegant downtown hotel offering luxury weddings with Flatiron views
  • Lion's Gate Event Center – Historic estate near Boulder featuring lush gardens, vintage charm, and grand ballrooms

For Younger Couples

1. Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Rating: ★★★★★

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

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Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art is an historic landmark art museum located within the heart of downtown Boulder, located just blocks from the city's beautiful Central Park and the lively Pearl Street shopping and dining district. The museum, which was founded in 1972, showcases world-class exhibitions throughout the year, which make a perfect backdrop for couples looking for a unique wedding ceremony or reception space. A dedicated event space can also be transformed to meet couples' individual event needs. Catering is provided by Three Leaf Concepts, the force behind popular area restaurants such as Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant, Naropa Cafe, Zucca, and the Huckleberry.

Address: Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302, Phone: 303-443-2122

2. Hotel Boulderado

Hotel Boulderado

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Hotel Boulderado is one of Boulder's most iconic historic landmarks, originally constructed in 1909 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The beautiful downtown hotel, which is conveniently located within walking distance of attractions such as the Pearl Street Mall, was designed by architects William Redding and Son and features splendid Italian Renaissance and Spanish Revival-style architectural elements throughout its five stories of rooms and event space. Couples can exchange vows on the hotel's grand staircase or choose from a variety of more traditional indoor and outdoor event spaces, including a ballroom and a covered porch room. All-inclusive event packages include audiovisual services and catering from the hotel's full-service culinary staff, which serves up hors d'oeuvres, family-style entrees, and cocktail reception and cake service.

Address: Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302, Phone: 303-442-4344

For a Luxury Wedding

3. Boulder Country Club

Boulder Country Club

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Boulder Country Club is one of the city's most historic event venues, originally developed in 1922 at Sale Farm at the area currently known as Palo Park. The stunning venue offers incredible mountain views and first-class dining and event spaces, serving as a cornerstone for the community's Gunbarrel district. As one of the city's most exclusive event venues, the venue prides itself in a one-wedding-per-day policy, ensuring that couples take center stage for their special day and do not have to share event spaces with any other groups. Four levels of inclusive event packages are available to accommodate all couples' needs and budgets, featuring individualized table service and unparalleled attention to detail. Staff are onsite at all times throughout the day to assist with all aspects of event service, ensuring memorable, smooth ceremony and reception operations.

Address: Boulder Country Club, 7350 Clubhouse Rd, Boulder, CO 80301, Phone: 303-530-4600

4. The Boulder Dushanbe Tea House

The Boulder Dushanbe Tea House

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The Boulder Dushanbe Tea House was granted as a gift to the city of Boulder from Mayor Maksud Ikramov and the city of Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The teahouse was constructed by 40 Tajikistan artisans and opened to the public in 1998, featuring spectacular Persian design elements such as a fountain featuring seven bronze statues based on the 12th-century poem The Seven Beauties. As one of Boulder's most popular tourist attractions, the venue is open to the public for tours and tea service or can be rented for private special events, including weddings and receptions. Couples can have their ceremonies outdoors in the tea house's lush gardens or enjoy evening cocktail receptions on its beautiful patio.

Address: The Boulder Dushanbe Tea House, 1770 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302, Phone: 303-442-4993

For a Small Wedding

5. The Colorado Chautauqua

The Colorado Chautauqua

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The Colorado Chautauqua is one of Colorado's most beautiful public event venues, originally founded in 1898 and designated as a National Historic Landmark in 2006. During the heyday of its operation as a venue for the Chautauqua Movement, the dining hall and venue drew lectures from international luminaries such as Al Gore, Hunter S. Thompson, and Jesse Jackson. Up to 180 guests can be accommodated at the venue for private special events, including wedding ceremonies and receptions. Indoor and outdoor spaces are available, including a full dining hall and landscaped outdoor park grounds. The venue makes a perfect choice for couples looking for unique historic spaces for their wedding, sure to make every couple's special day unforgettable.

Address: The Colorado Chautauqua, Baseline Rd & 9th St, Boulder, CO 80302, Phone: 303-442-3282

6. Colorado Mountain Ranch

Colorado Mountain Ranch

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Colorado Mountain Ranch is an independently-operated, family-owned ranch that has been voted as one of Boulder's best venues, known for its excellent summer day camp programming and corporate retreat opportunities. The venue, which stands more than 8,500 feet above the historic mining town of Gold Hill, showcases majestic views of the surrounding Boulder and Denver skylines and the beautiful mountain vistas of the Rockies' Front Range. 160 acres of wildflower meadows, pine forests, and aspen groves dot the ranch's landscape, which is anchored by a turn-of-the-century rustic Ponderosa lodge. Up to 150 guests can be accommodated at the ranch's event paces, which showcase hardwood floors, cozy fireplaces, and stunning vista views. All-inclusive wedding services are offered to coordinate all aspects of ceremonies and receptions, with catering service available from preferred caterers and area restaurants.

Address: Colorado Mountain Ranch, 10063 Gold Hill Rd, Boulder, CO 80302, Phone: 303-442-4557

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