Story by Samantha Tisdel Wright
Photo courtesy Willowcreek Floral

Western Colorado

You want your wedding to be breathtaking, romantic and unique. So shouldn’t you tie the knot in a place where the scenery reflects the magic of your love for one another? Whether you’re planning to elope or throw a lavish wedding party, the enchanting San Juan Mountains will leave you and your guests in awe of their splendor long after you’ve said “I do.”

Exchange vows in a sun-drenched alpine meadow fringed by groves of quaking golden aspen trees, a sweet gazebo decorated with colorful wildflowers, an elegant country club, or a charming old-fashioned church blanketed with mid-winter snow. 

You’ll be surprised at the many options available to you. For while the towns tucked within these mountains may be tiny, they offer all the amenities to accommodate your nuptial needs, from fabulous florists to classy caterers and one-of-a-kind reception venues. 

And forget cookie-cutter wedding-day snaps. Imagine your wedding photographs framed with incredible mountain scenery. The snow-clad San Juans, with their lovely lakes, streams, waterfalls, and mountain meadows, provide the perfect backdrop for unforgettable nuptial portraits.

Whatever setting you choose, your life together could not start in a more beautiful place than the San Juan Mountains.