Estes Park Wedding Venues
Estes Park Colorado has been popular for weddings for many years, and the reasons are clear-the views, the people, the town, and Rocky Mountain National Park are all wonderful!
Choosing the right wedding venue in Estes Park is about more than just finding a beautiful place—it’s about finding a location that feels true to you and the experience you want to create. Each venue has its own personality, light, and rhythm throughout the day and across the seasons. As photographers who live and work in Estes Park year-round, we’ve spent years exploring these locations in every kind of weather and light, learning how each space truly feels on a wedding day. This guide highlights the Estes Park wedding venues that genuinely stand out—not just for how they look, but for how they photograph, how they flow, and how they allow couples to be fully present in one of the most meaningful places in Colorado.
The Boulders at Black Canyon Inn
Estes Park offers an incredible range of wedding venues, from intimate mountain lodges and private estates to dramatic outdoor locations framed by alpine peaks and sweeping views.
This photo is from the Boulders at Black Canyon Inn. It is one of the most sought after venues here in Estes Park, and for good reason.
After photographing over fifty weddings in this venue alone, we can honestly say it’s one of our favorites!
A Fantastic Experience
The Boulders at Black Canyon Inn stands out as one of the most exceptional wedding venues in Estes Park, offering a rare combination of breathtaking scenery, intentional design, and an experience that feels genuinely elevated from start to finish. The natural rock formations, open sky, and carefully positioned ceremony space allow couples to feel fully immersed in the landscape, while still enjoying a setting that is refined and thoughtfully laid out for weddings. Just as impactful as the views is the team behind the venue—the staff at The Boulders are known for being attentive, calm, and deeply invested in the couple’s experience. Their professionalism shows in the details: smooth timelines, clear communication, and a genuine care for how the day unfolds for both couples and vendors. From a photography perspective, the ceremony site is unmatched in Estes Park, offering clean sightlines, beautiful light throughout the day, and a sense of scale that translates into timeless, emotional images. It’s a venue where the scenery enhances the moment rather than competing with it, making The Boulders at Black Canyon Inn not only one of the most scenic wedding venues in Estes Park, but also one of the most thoughtfully run and consistently beautiful places to get married.
How many guests?
The Boulders can seat up to 200!Perched above the valley, the ceremony site delivers sweeping, unobstructed views of the surrounding Rocky Mountains, creating a dramatic yet peaceful backdrop that feels expansive without being overwhelming.
The Romantic Riversong Inn
The Romantic Riversong Inn sits within five minutes of the entrance to RMNP, and is nestled in a forest of old growth ponderosas and the Big Thompson river is the backdrop.
This lovely venue is perfect for both small, intimate ceremonies with ten or less people, and wonderful for bigger gatherings as well.
In the spring of 2026 they will be starting to allow large weddings and are doing a lot to accommodate bigger wedding days.
As far as wedding venues in Estes Park go, the Romantic Riversong Inn is a fantastic choice. It’s quiet, quaint, and peaceful.
The staff here is incredibly kind and helpful, and the sounds from the river next to the ceremony site are perfect.
Tucked away on a winding country road just outside downtown Estes Park, RiverSong Inn Retreat (Romantic RiverSong Inn) feels like a secluded mountain hideaway—set on about 26 wooded acres along a tumbling stream with trails and quiet spots to wander.
It’s also conveniently close to Rocky Mountain National Park, making it an easy home base for sunrise hikes, scenic drives, and relaxed evenings back at the inn.
Guests love the cozy, Craftsman-style vibe and the little comforts that make a getaway feel special—like fireplaces and on-site amenities such as a hot tub/sauna, plus breakfast included.
How Many Guests?
In 2026, the Inn will be expanding it’s capability to more than 100 guests at a wedding event. This is much more than previous years when it had been around 30 or less!
The Della Terra Mountain Chateau
This Venice inspired venue sits within 30 seconds to the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park and has a lovely view of McGregor Mountain to the north. Say your vows at the beautifully situated ceremony site, then greet each guest on the bridge back to the reception room.
Situated so close to RMNP, you can imagine the wildlife and landscape it boasts.
How Many Guests?
This space can comfortably seat up to 200 guests! Now owned by Wedgewood Weddings, a national company, they have their own recommended vendors that aren’t exclusive to Estes Park or the area.