The ultimate wedding sendoff? A chairlift ride down to Buttermilk Mountain Lodge.
Here are seven breathtaking Aspen wedding venues that will sweep you off your feet.
The Caribou Club’s great room.
Unassumingly tucked beneath the historic Collins Block building downtown, the Caribou Club (caribouclub.com) is an exclusive Aspen institution that delivers an inimitable wedding experience from ceremony to cocktails to reception to afterparty. The club, renowned for hosting Hollywood top brass since it opened in 1990, fuses the aesthetics of Ralph Lauren’s American West with an English country lodge, with plush red and dark green velvet sofas, large antler light fixtures and walls adorned with artworks by Andy Warhol and Earl Biss.
The outdoor wedding deck at The Little Nell
After a scenic ride in the Silver Queen Gondola, take in gorgeous views of the Elk Mountain Range atop Aspen Mountain with an outdoor ceremony on the wedding deck (for a larger guest count) or wedding overlook space, followed by an indoor reception at Sundeck restaurant—operated by Aspen’s only five-star, five-diamond hotel, The Little Nell (thelittlenell.com). Whether you prefer a winter wonderland or summer soiree, this alpine setting can transform into your dream.
T-Lazy-7 Ranch is the ultimate wedding venue, from its rustic (yet romantic) interior details to its jaw-dropping mountain views and outdoor patio perfect for cocktail hour and receptions.
Four venue spaces on the T-Lazy-7 Ranch (tlazy7.com)—about 12 minutes from Aspen, near Maroon Bells—make it easy to customize your wedding day. The Event Lodge has rustic charm with two stone fireplaces, vaulted ceilings and a wraparound balcony. In the Main Meadow, hold an outdoor ceremony and tented reception. For a more intimate celebration, the Mountain Meadow features soaring red cliffs and stunning views of Pyramid Peak. In the Chuckwagon Grounds, you’re surrounded by majestic pines and aspen trees, with log seating and a central bonfire space to anchor your event.
Part of the luxurious Auberge Resorts Collection hotel portfolio, the Hotel Jerome (aubergeresorts.com/hoteljerome) is steeped in history (it opened in 1889 and was the first in town with an elevator). On Main Street in downtown Aspen, the hotel offers a host of unique options. Say “I do” in the hotel courtyard—a chic, serene garden—or in the intimate outdoor Living Room Terrace, with views of the Elk Mountain Range. The Grand Ballroom is a sophisticated, Victorian-era-inspired space where your reception vision can come to life.
Cliffhouse on Buttermilk Mountain (aspensnowmass.com) is a spectacular location for summer and fall ceremonies, with the mountaintop meadow providing expansive views of the Maroon Creek Valley. Take the Summit Express chairlift down to the Buttermilk Mountain Lodge, a reception space with a slopeside lawn perfect for cocktail hour in the summertime. Passionate about sustainability? Aspen Snowmass Catering—exclusive food and beverage vendor for the mountain—offers locally raised and grass-fed beef, and locally harvested, organic produce.
Located at the base of Aspen Mountain, the St. Regis Aspen Resort (stregisaspen.com), with its majestic red brick facade, pretty views of both the mountains and downtown Aspen, and cozy social lounge overlooking a spacious courtyard, is home to the city’s largest ballroom, which can accommodate up to 600 guests. In the aforementioned Fountain Courtyard, you can create a beautiful wedding alfresco, or tent the area for added glam.
Aspen Meadows Resort is the ultimate venue for your outdoor wedding dreams—complete with the McNulty Ballroom and Albright Pavilion.
Five minutes from downtown Aspen, the 40-acre Aspen Meadows Resort (aspenmeadows.com) with sculpturelined walkways offers effortless accessibility in addition to panoramic mountain vistas. Choose from ceremony locations at Anderson Park—where the picturesque Aspen Mountain serves as your background—or Plato’s Deck, offering sweeping views of Highlands and Buttermilk mountains. The roomy McNulty Ballroom with its floor-to-ceiling windows can hold up to 275 guests, while the Albright Pavilion accommodates up to 120.
Photography by: IN ORDER: PHOTO COURTESY OF BE THE EXPERIENCE; PHOTO: BY RACHEL GREG; PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE CARIBOU CLUB; PHOTO: COURTESY OF SCOBEY PHOTOGRAPHY; BY HAL WILLIAMS; PHOTO COURTESY OF ASPEN MEADOWS RESORT
